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Belle and Sebastian release “Young and Stupid” ahead of ‘A Bit of Previous’
Belle and Sebastian release “Young and Stupid” ahead of ‘A Bit of Previous’
Belle and Sebastian have released the new single “Young and Stupid.” The song comes ahead of their first album in seven years, A Bit of Previous, arriving May 6 via Matador Records. Read more: Belle and Sebastian announce ‘A Bit of Previous,’ release “Unnecessary Drama” The album's liner notes read, “We did it together, us and the city. This record was the first ‘full’ LP reco...
Gang Of Four on what they learned from James Brown, COVID-19 and more
Gang Of Four on what they learned from James Brown, COVID-19 and more
Welcome to the second installment of our exclusive two-part conversation with Leeds, U.K. post-punk icons Gang Of Four, represented by singer Jon King and drummer Hugo Burnham. We learned last time what the Marxist funkateers picked up from organizing political demonstrations and seeing early punk bands in the student refectory as Leeds University students...
Lucy Dacus knows compassion is the best way to acknowledge the past
Lucy Dacus knows compassion is the best way to acknowledge the past
Every morning, Lucy Dacus refrains from speaking for as long as she possibly can. It’s a routine that can keep her silent until noon most days, but she always strives for at least one hour. This practice isn’t all that surprising for someone who writes such evocative and perceptive songs, but it’s one that kept her grounded while she explored the past on her forthcoming third record, Home Video. “
Ceremony announce more dates in North America, Australia
Ceremony announce more dates in North America, Australia
Ceremony has announced a bunch more American tour dates, many of them with Screaming Females, as well an Australian tour. Check it out below. The band's new album Zoo is out now via Matador. Friday, April 20 -  Cambridge, MA - The Democracy Center (with Night Birds, Sweet Jesus, Outlook) Saturday, April 21 - Philadelphia, PA - The Barbary (with Salvation, Watery Love, Dead People Screaming)
Mike Haliechuk (Fucked Up) on SXSW: “The road to success is not paved with festival laminates”
Mike Haliechuk (Fucked Up) on SXSW: “The road to success is not paved with festival laminates”
Fucked Up guitarist Mike Haliechuk (10,000 Marbles) has published an interesting new essay on SXSW and other like-minded festivals that calls into question what bands truly get out of them. Here's an excerpt, via the Grid: "The model established by SXSW, which has been replicated in dozens of cities all around the world, rests upon the premise that for the bands who perform, the potential
Ceremony adds midwest, Texas shows to upcoming tour
Ceremony adds midwest, Texas shows to upcoming tour
Ceremony has added shows in Chicago and Austin to their previously announced spring tour. Check out the updated itinerary below. Tuesday, March 6 - Amoeba San Francisco release date in-store (6PM/Free/All Ages) Thursday, March 8 - Los Angeles, CA - Center For The Arts, Eagle Rock (All Ages) Friday, March 9 - Anaheim, CA - Chain Reaction Saturday, March 10 - Berkeley, CA - 924 Gilman Stree
Ceremony announce west coast, UK tour dates
Ceremony announce west coast, UK tour dates
Ceremony has announced a run of tour dates on the west coast and in the UK. The band will release their new album Zoo on March 6 via Matador. Dates below. Thursday, March 8 - Los Angeles, CA - Center For The Arts, Eagle Rock (Nails supports) Friday, March 9 - Anaheim, CA - Chain Reaction (Cold World, Skin Like Iron, Rank/Xerox support) Saturday, March 10 - Berkeley, CA - 924 Gilman Street (C

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