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Bon Iver going on indefinite hiatus

Tim Karan on 10/14/09 @ 12:38 PM

Earlier this week, indie-folk outfit Bon Iver announced at a show in Milwaukee that the full band would be going on hiatus until at least next year. Frontman Justin Vernon told the crowd at the show that it would be the last one for an indefinite period of time, but promised to have "at least three more songs" in the works. Vernon has been working with guitarist Chris Rosenau on an experimental folk band called Volcano Choir. Bon Iver's latest release is the Blood Bank EP, which dropped last January.


Blood Bank - Bon Iver

Win an autographed My Chemical Romance poster

Tim Karan on 10/14/09 @ 11:40 AM

My Chemical Romance are holding a Halloween costume contest. All you have to do is dress up in your best MCR-inspired outfit, whether it's a costume as one of the band members, based on lyrics or album art. Three winners will take home an MCR Halloween prize package including merch and an autographed poster. Send your photo (along with a description about its inspiration) to MCRcostumes@gmail.com. The contest ends Oct. 31 and winners will be announced the following day.

Electric Six and the Gay Blades set to embark on tour

Tim Karan on 10/13/09 @ 3:58 PM

Detroit sextet Electric Six and Brooklyn beard enthusiasts the Gay Blades (pictured) are about to kick off their fall tour of the U.S. with Millions Of Brazilians. You may recognize the Gay Blades as a one-time AP&R band--they even created the theme song for our AP&R Podcast. Check out tour dates below.

Dates are as follows:
Oct 15, 2009 - Rochester, NY (US) @ Penny Arcade
Oct 16, 2009 - New York, NY (US) @ Hiro Ballroom
Oct 17, 2009 - Boston, MA (US) @ Middle East
Oct 18, 2009 - Brooklyn, NY (US) @ Southpaw w/
Oct 19, 2009 - Danbury, CT (US) @ Heirloom Arts Theatre (Gay Blades only)
Oct 20, 2009 - Philadelphia, PA (US) @ Johnny Brenda's
Oct 21, 2009 - Washington, DC (US) @ Black Cat
Oct 22, 2009 - Baltimore, MD (US) @ Sonar
Oct 23, 2009 - Huntington, WV (US) @ V Club
Oct 24, 2009 - Carrboro, NC (US) @ Cat's Cradle
Oct 26, 2009 - East Atlanta, GA (US) @ The Earl
Oct 27, 2009 - Jacksonville, FL (US) @ Jack Rabbits
Oct 28, 2009 - Tallahassee, FL (US) @ The Engine Room
Oct 29, 2009 - Fort Lauderdale, FL (US) @ Culture Room
Oct 30, 2009 - Orlando, FL (US) @ The Social
Oct 31, 2009 - Nashville, TN (US) @ Exit/In
Nov 2, 2009 - Hattiesburg, MS (US) @ Thirsty Hippo (Gay Blades only)
Nov 3, 2009 - Birmingham, AL (US) @ Bottle Tree
Nov 4, 2009 - Baton Rouge, LA (US) @ Spanish Moon
Nov 5, 2009 - San Antonio, TX (US) @ Rock Bottom Bar
Nov 6, 2009 - Austin, TX (US) @ Emo's Alternative Lounge
Nov 7, 2009 - Denton, TX (US) @ Boiler Room
Nov 9, 2009 - Tuscon, AZ (US) @ Plush
Nov 10, 2009 - San Diego, CA (US) @ Casbah
Nov 11, 2009 - West Hollywood, CA (US) @ The Key Club
Nov 12, 2009 - San Francisco, CA (US) @ The Independent
Nov 13, 2009 - Portland, OR (US) @ Dante's
Nov 14, 2009 - Eugene, OR (US) @ WOW Hall
Nov 15, 2009 - Seattle, WA (US) @ Neumos
Nov 16, 2009 - Boise, ID (US) @ Neurolux
Nov 17, 2009 - Salt Lake City, UT (US) @ Urban Lounge
Nov 18, 2009 - Casper, WY (US) @ The Hall of Champions
Nov 19, 2009 - Denver, CO (US) @ Larimer Lounge
Nov 20, 2009 - Omaha, NE (US) @ The Waiting Room
Nov 21, 2009 - Kansas City, MO (US) @ Riot Room
Nov 23, 2009 - Minneapolis, MN (US) @ First Avenue & 7th Street Entry
Nov 24, 2009 - Milwaukee, WI (US) @ Mad Planet
Nov 27, 2009 - Detroit, MI (US) @ St. Andrews Hall

Cartel stream new album, release video

Tim Karan on 10/13/09 @ 3:34 PM

On the heels of their new record release, Cartel have released their new video for "Lets Go" as well as put the album up for stream. The new album, Cycles, can be heard here in exchange for tweeting about it. Cycles will be in stores on October 20th and will be the first release on their new label Wind-Up Records.

The video for "Lets Go" can be found here.

We The Kings premiere video for "Heaven Can Wait"

Tim Karan on 10/13/09 @ 12:40 PM

Floridean pop-punkers We The Kings have premiered their new video for the track "Heaven Can Wait." The track is off their new album, which will be coming out in December via S-Curve Records. You can check out the video here.

You can check out the band this fall on the Glamour Kills Tour alongside All Time Low, Hey Monday, and The Friday Night Boys.

We The Kings "Heaven Can Wait"

Tegan And Sara announce winter tour

Tim Karan on 10/13/09 @ 12:26 PM

Canadian twin sister duo Tegan And Sara have revealed dates for their first extensive tour of the U.S. in almost two years. The sisters will be hitting the road in support of their upcoming sixth studio album, Sainthood, which is due Oct. 27.

Tour dates are as follows:
Feb 12 Northampton, MA Calvin Theatre
Feb 13 Boston, MA The Orpheum
Feb 16 Philadelphia, PA Tower Theatre (Upper Darby)
Feb 17 Washington, DC Warner Theatre
Feb 18 Richmond, VA The National
Feb 20 Tampa, FL Tampa Theatre
Feb 21 Miami, FL Sunset Cove
Feb 23 Atlanta, GA Variety Playhouse
Feb 24 New Orleans, LA Tipitina's
Feb 25 Dallas, TX Palladium
Feb 26 Austin, TX Bass Concert Hall
Feb 27 Houston, TX The Warehouse
Mar 02 Las Vegas, NV House of Blues
Mar 03 San Diego, CA Copley Symphony Hall
Mar 05 San Francisco, CA Fox Theater
Mar 06 San Francisco, CA Fox Theater
Mar 24 Minneapolis, MN The Orpheum
Mar 25 Milwaukee, WI The Riverside
Mar 26 Chicago IL The Aragon
Mar 27 Detroit, MI Royal Oak Theatre
Mar 28 Cleveland, OH Lakewood Civic
Mar 30 Columbus, OH Promo West Pavilion
Apr 02 St. Louis, MO The Pageant
Apr 03 Kansas City, MO Uptown Theatre
Apr 04 Denver, CO The Ogden
Apr 06 Salt Lake City, UT In The Venue