VCMG is the new collaboration between Vince Clarke (Erasure, Yazoo, Depeche Mode) and Martin L. Gore (Depeche Mode) and is preparing to release its as-yet-untitled debut in early 2012 via Mute. In the meantime, the duo is issuing a series of EPs, the first of which will be available on November 30 … The Chieftans [...]
For post-punk scholars, Tommy Stinson will be forever fused to his infamous 12-year stint with Minneapolis garage-rock overachievers the Replacements. These days, the 45-year-old journeyman and doting dad is playing bass for Guns N’ Roses and Soul Asylum and has released his second solo album (and first in seven years), the well-crafted, bluesy and robust One [...]
Glam-leaning rock band Tulipomania recently self-released its sophomore LP, The Whispering Campaign. There’s now a clip to go along with album track “Rumble Thud.” Check out the trippy video of silhouettes and light shows below.
After the tragic passing of Shirk Circus frontman Josh Silverman in February, the group is releasing an album that’s 15 years in the making, celebrating Silverman’s life and the legacy of music the band has created together. This Band Will Destroy Your Life, out via Dromedary Records, is an LP that only builds on the [...]
Every Saturday, we’ll be posting a new illustration by David Lester. The Mecca Normal guitarist is visually documenting people, places and events from his band’s 27-year run, with text by vocalist Jean Smith. Martin looked up from his laptop when he heard a swoosh of cloth unfurling. Nadine was dropping white fabric, rolled up like [...]
For post-punk scholars, Tommy Stinson will be forever fused to his infamous 12-year stint with Minneapolis garage-rock overachievers the Replacements. These days, the 45-year-old journeyman and doting dad is playing bass for Guns N’ Roses and Soul Asylum and has released his second solo album (and first in seven years), the well-crafted, bluesy and robust One [...]
“Down,” off Summer Camp’s brand new Welcome To Condale (Apricot/Moshi Moshi), is an ode to every Halloween party you went to as a teenager. Comprised of 50 infinitely looping gifs, the video gives nods to Halloween movie classics like Beetlejuice as well as stirring up some childhood nostalgia. Watch the video below.
Ever wonder what will happen during the last five minutes of late-night TV talk shows? Here are tonight’s notable performers: The Late Show With David Letterman (CBS): Eli Young Band Rerun from November 3. The Texan country band supported latest album Life At Best with a performance of “Crazy Girl.” The Tonight Show With Jay Leno (NBC): Gym Class Heroes [...]
Diarrhea Planet is a grungy, sweaty, dirty punk-rock band, tailor made to play in college bars and grandma’s basement. With a fast and loose sound that can only inspire mosh pits, the group’s “Raft Nasty” is sure to fire up the sleeping rage machine inside. Diarrhea Planet’s latest album, Loose Jewels, is out now via [...]
