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Steve Aoki, Travis Barker and Global Dan reboot pop punk on new single
Just as all of your favorite “scene” dudes are hanging with EDM artists, Steve Aoki is doing the opposite. The EDM powerhouse, beatmaster Travis Barker and newcomer Global Dan have teamed up to create “Halfway Dead,” a slice of electro-plated pop punk that might reinvent your swoop-haired wheel. “When I make songs, I’m trying to […]
Battles are America's mediocrity-fighting electronic-rock duo
For a decade-and-a-half, Battles have been cartwheeling down the boundaries separating seemingly exclusive genres. Beginning with a lineup consisting of guitarist/keyboardist/vocalist Tyondai Braxton, guitarist/bassist Dave Konopka, guitarist/synth op Ian Williams (ex-Don Caballero) and drummer John Stanier (ex-Helmet), the quartet went far to bridge elements of post-rock, electronic and modern classical compositions into something gloriously unique. […]
Beautiful Bodies announce debut album, 'Battles'
Beautiful Bodies, the alternative rock trio from Kansas City, Missouri, will release their debut record, Battles, on June 16. The album arrives courtesy of Epitaph Records, and pre-orders are now available. Watch the band's music video for the first single, “Capture & Release,” below. Read more: 18 Artists With The Best Dye Jobs Beautiful Bodies […]
Battles announce summer tour
Battles has announced a June tour. Dates are as follows. 6/2 – Chicago, IL @ The Bottom Lounge 6/3 – Cleveland, OH @ Grog Shop 6/4 – Millvale, PA @ Mr. Smalls Theatre 6/5 – Columbus, OH @ Outland Live 6/6 – Cincinnati, OH @ Bogarts 6/7 – Detroit, MI @ St. Andrews Hall 6/9 […]
Battles to release "Dross Glop" remix album in April
Battles will be compiling their series of Dross Glop remix 12-inches onto one album for an Apr. 17 release on CD/digital. The first two volumes have already been released on vinyl, with the third and fourth volumes to follow in the coming weeks before the CD/digital release. More info is here.
Battles to release second "Dross Glop" remix 12-inch
Battles will be releasing a new Dross Glop remix 12-inch on February 21. Check out the track listing, as well as the “White Electric” remix by Shabazz Palaces, below. The LP is the second of four remix LPs set to drop; more info on those can be found here. Battles' 2011 full-length Gloss Drop was one […]
Skrillex, Fake Problems, Childish Gambino, fun., Battles, more up for Woodies
mtvU, MTV's college network, today announced the nominees for the 2012 mtvU Woodie Awards, the only show honoring the music voted best by the college audience. Nominees include Skrillex [pictured], the Black Keys, Childish Gambino, fun., Fake Problems, Best Coast, M83, Battles and more. The complete nominee list can be seen here. The awards ceremony […]
