May 05, 2009 By Michele Yamamoto Patrick Wolf

Having been the second to sign with NYLON Records, U.K.-based Patrick Wolf has announced the U.S. Release of his newest album, The Bachelor, as well as plans for a summer tour.

May 05, 2009 By Michele Yamamoto R.E.M.

R.E.M. has as announced the reissue of their 1984 album, Reckoning, slated for distribution as a two-disc 25th anniversary deluxe edition on June 23rd.

May 02, 2009 By Michele Yamamoto Jarvis Cocker

Jarvis Cocker is to take up residence at a Paris art gallery all next week. Replete with audience interaction, improvisation, aerobics classes, and a children’s day, the five-day experiment sounds like a ton of fun.

May 01, 2009 By Michele Yamamoto Coldplay

As a thank you for all fans attending Coldplay’s upcoming North American tour for Viva la Vida, the band will be offering free copies of an exclusive live CD, LeftRightLeftRightLeft.

May 01, 2009 By Michele Yamamoto Web Exclusive

As if this year’s All Tomorrow’s Parties (ATP) Festival in New York weren’t enough of a draw with co-curation being handled by The Flaming Lips, ATP has gone ahead and announced new acts for the 2009 lineup. Iron & Wine, Deerhunter, Boss Hog, No Age, Boredoms, Deerhoof, Caribou, and Bridezilla added to the lineup.

Apr 30, 2009 By Laura Studarus Cornelius

Amidst increased concerns over the Swine Flu outbreak and tightened travel restrictions, Cornelius has canceled his tour of Mexico and California.

Apr 30, 2009 By Laura studarus Wilco

Wilco offers up their take on Woody Guthrie’s “The Jolly Banker” in exchange for donations to Woody Guthrie Foundation and Archives. Suggested donation slightly higher for bankers.

Apr 30, 2009 By Laura Studarus Amazing Baby

Brooklyn quintet and Year-End 2008 issue “Please to Meet You” artist Amazing Baby are set to release debut full-length Rewild. The album, out June 23rd, will be released though Shangri-La Music, also home to The Duke Spirit.

Apr 30, 2009 By Laura Studarus The Dears

Last night, as The Dears prepared to embark on a six-week North American tour, the band’s tour bus was stolen. The vehicle disappeared from the parking lot of the 700 blvd St. Jean Pointe-Claire Comfort Inn as the driver slept in the hotel.