First leg of 2008 Fat Tour revealed
The first leg of the 2008 Fat Tour, featuring headliners NOFX alongside No Use For A Name, American Steel and the Flatliners, has been announced. Those dates are below; the second leg of the tour, scheduled for April, will be announced soon.
02/22/08 Orlando, FL House of Blues
02/23/08 Jacksonville, FL Plush
02/25/08 New...
Buck 65 announces UK and European tour dates
Everyone’s favorite Canadian rapper, producer and DJ extraordinaire Buck 65 has announced UK and European tour dates for 2008! Check ‘em out:
5-Feb-08 Caen, France – BBC
6-Feb-08 Nantes, France – Olympic
7-Feb-08 La Roche Sur Yon, France
8-Feb-08 Lille, France – Aeronef – Nuit De L’Alligator
9-Feb-08 Amiens, France...
The Cribs are coming to your crib-sort of
G’day, mates! We’re pleased as punch to announce that the Cribs are finally making their way to American shores for a long-awaited tour of the U.S. Bloody ‘ell. We’re so there. See below for a list of dates:
Mar 11, Houston, TX (The Proletariat)
Mar 12, Dallas, TX (The Loft)
Mar 13-14, Austin, TX...
The Locust stung by thieves in St. Louis
Over the Thanksgiving weekend, synth-grind specialists the Locust had their van broken into in St. Louis while parked in a grocery store lot. No gear was taken, but plenty of personal effects (computers, cash, passports) were lifted. The band’s insurance policy does not cover the items, so Three One G has set up a way...
The Playing Favorites (Lagwagon, Sugarcult) plan debut shows
Suburban Home Records alt-punk dream band the Playing Favorites (featuring members of Lagwagon, Bad Astronaut, Sugarcult, Me First & The Gimme Gimmes) have announced four shows in support of their debut release. The record titled I Remember When I Was Pretty will be hitting shelves on Dec. 4.
The Plain Favorites’ Joey Cape: "It...
Hawthorne Heights speak out, confirm band will continue
In our continuing coverage of the death of Hawthorne Heights guitarist Casey Calvert, it’s nice to bring a piece of good news to the table, no matter how small: The remaining members of the band have pledged to carry on in Calvert’s memory.
The band, along with Calvert’s widow, Ashley, sat down with MTV...
Saddle Creek announces street team openings
Omaha, Nebraska indie label Saddle Creek Records, home to Bright Eyes, Cursive, and a wealth of other fine artists, are looking for help with their street team in select cities. The label posted the following via MySpace:
We are looking for people in some areas to help us spread the word about our...
The Receiving End Of Sirens: Feeling The Space
Forward thinking set them apart, but the Receiving End Of Sirens couldn’t move forward without severing ties to one of their own. Today, Boston’s metaphysical rock monsters are anything but green, looking forward to the next sonic frontier.
Story by :Tristan Staddon
Photos: Myriam Santos-Kayda
After releasing their warmly received debut,...
Mute Math: Add It Up
Imagine teaming up with the guy who fired you from your last job and going on to own audiences from Europe to Warped Tour to mainstream America-including one passionate American Idol finalist. Welcome to the world of Mute Math, where things aren’t usually what they seem-no matter what you read on the internet.
Story:...