Johnny Marr: 'No opinion' on Rock Hall nomination

Guitar legend Johnny Marr was born on this day! Let's hope he's not having an unhappy birthday!

Meanwhile, unlike some of the other artists who have been nominated for induction to the 2015 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame (some are even desperately begging their fans to vote for them), Marr really doesn't seem to care much whether the Smiths make it in or not. He told Australian mag Faster Louder:

"I’ve absolutely got no opinion on that because I don’t think anything’s going to happen," Marr admits. "I don’t really trouble myself with conjecture. If it were to happen, I’ll find out but I don’t think anything’s going to happen. It’s not even something that crosses my mind."

Marr released his second solo album Playland in October and is touring to support the record in North America over the next few weeks. Dates for the tour are posted below. Tickets for all dates are on sale now.





11/09 -- Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
11/10 -- Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer
11/12 -- New York, NY @ Gramercy Theatre
11/14 -- Asbury Park, NJ @ Stone Pony
11/15 -- Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall Of Williamsburg
11/16 -- Boston, MA @ Paradise
11/18 -- Clifton Park, NY @ Upstate Concert Hall
11/19 -- Montreal, QB @ Corona
11/20 -- Toronto, ON @ Danforth
11/22 -- Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall
11/23 -- Detroit, MI @ St. Andrew's Hall
11/25 -- Chicago, IL @ Vic Theatre
11/26 -- Kansas City, MO @ Arvest Bank Theatre
11/28 -- Denver, CO @ Gothic Theatre
11/29 -- Aspen, CO @ Belly Up
12/01 -- Missoula, MT @ Top Hat Lounge
12/03 -- Edmonton, AB @ Starlite
12/04 -- Calgary, AB @ Republik
12/06 -- Victoria, BC @ Sugar Nightclub
12/07 -- Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom
12/08 -- Seattle, WA @ Neumos
12/10 -- Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom
12/11 -- Eugene, OR @ Wow Hall
12/12 -- Sacramento, CA @ Ace Of Spades
12/14 -- San Francisco, CA @ Independent
12/15 -- San Francisco, CA @ Independent
12/16 -- Pomona, CA @ Glass House
12/18 -- Solona Beach, CA @ Belly Up Tavern
12/19 -- Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey Theatre
12/20 -- Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey Theatre

Published October 31st, 2014 @ 6:43 AM

Must see TV: Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds

On July 20th, Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds performed a concert at the Moody Theater in Austin which was filmed for an episode of Austin City Limits. The episode is scheduled to premiere this weekend on PBS, so be sure to tune in to watch*! For now, take a look at the band's performance of "Jubilee Street" from the taping which is available to view here.  The episode setlist is also posted below.

*Visit PBS to an airtime near you. WTVS in Detroit is scheduled to air the program at on November 2nd at midnight (Saturday night/Sunday morning).  Failing that, the full episode will be uploaded to the ACL website later in the day on November 2nd after the program debuts.

UPDATE (11/2/14): Stream the full program below:



Jubilee Street
Tupelo
Red Right Hand
Mermaids
From Her to Eternity
Love Letter
God is in the House
The Mercy Seat
Push the Sky Away

Published October 30th, 2014 @ 11:07 AM

Erasure debuts spooky "Dead Of Night" video

Erasure premiered the spooktacular video for their single "Dead Of Night." The track is featured on the band's latest album the Violet Flame, which was released in September.  Take a look at the video below IF YOU DARE.



Published October 30th, 2014 @ 10:54 AM

Buzzcocks prep LP 'The Way' & premiere "It's Not You" video

Buzzcocks are set to return with the new album The Way on November 18th. The album's first single is called "It's Not You," and the official video for the track can be viewed below.  Pre-order The Way from iTunes, Amazon, and 1234 Go Records.  1234 Go is also selling a limited edition (hand numbered) cassette version of the release here.



The Way tracklisting

01. Keep On Believing
02. People Are Strange Machines
03. The Way
04. In The Back
05. Virtually Real
06. Third Dimension
07. Out of The Blue
08. Chasing Rainbows/Modern Times
09. It's Not You
10. Saving Yourself

Published October 29th, 2014 @ 7:33 PM

R.E.M. releasing 7" vinyl singles collection '7in-83-88'

Fans of R.E.M.'s IRS days have another stellar release to look forward to before year's end. Today R.E.M. announced the release of a boxed 7 inch vinyl singles set titled 7in-83-88. The set includes 11 singles, and each 7 inch in the set comes with replicated original picture sleeve art and labels. 7in-83-88 will be released December 9th and is available to pre-order now through Amazon. Take a look at the tracklisting for the collection (tracklisting via NME) below.

"Radio Free Europe" b/w "There She Goes Again"
"So. Central Rain (I'm Sorry)" b/w "King of the Road"
"(Don’t Go Back To) Rockville" b/w "Catapult"
"Can't Get There From Here" b/w "Bandwagon"
"Driver 8" b/w "Crazy"
"Wendell G" b/w "Crazy" + "Ages of You" b/w "Burning Down" [UK double, prev unreleased in US]
"Fall On Me" b/w "Rotary Ten"
"Superman" b/w "White Tornado"
"The One I Love" b/w "Maps and Legends" (live)
"Its The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)" b/w "Last Date"
"Finest Worksong" b/w "Time After Time" (live) [UK single, previously unreleased in US]

As previously reported, R.E.M. is releasing a 6 DVD set titled REMTV on November 24th which is available to pre-order here. The documentary portion of the collection is scheduled to air on VH1 Classic and Palladia November 22nd. The band is also planning on screening the documentary in select cities at the end of November, though cities/dates have not yet been announced.





Published October 28th, 2014 @ 7:49 PM

Soundgarden releases 3 CD set 'Echo Of Miles: Scattered Tracks Across The Path'

Soundgarden returns with the release of the long anticipated b-sides/rarities collection on November 24th.  Echo Of Miles: Scattered Tracks Across The Path is a three disc collection -- Disc 1, Originals, features mostly b-sides along with two unreleased songs; Disc 2, Covers, includes 17 cover songs (live versions, BBC sessions, and more), and Disc 3, Oddities, includes instrumentals, remixes, and demos. The full collection features tons of rarities and five previously unreleased tracks, including the track "Storm," which Soundgarden debuted yesterday.

Soundgarden is offering several exclusive pre-order bundles of Echo Of Miles: Scattered Tracks Across The Path now through its official site. Take a look at the tracklisting for the collection plus stream "Storm" below:

CD 1 - Originals

01. Sub Pop Rock City
02. Toy Boy
03. Heretic
04. Fresh Deadly Roses
05. HIV Baby
06. Cold Bitch
07. Show Me
08. She's A Politician
09. Birth Ritual
10. She Likes Surprises
11. Kyle Petty, Son Of Richard
12. Exit Stonehenge
13. Blind Dogs
14. Bleed Together
15. Black Rain
16. Live To Rise
17. Kristi (previously unreleased)
18. Storm (previously unreleased)

CD 2 - Covers

01. Swallow My Pride
02. Smokestack Lightnin'
03. Everybody's Got Something To Hide Except Me & My Monkey (BBC session)
04. Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) (BBC Session)
05. Come Together
06. Stray Cat Blues
07. Into The Void
08. Girl U Want
09. Touch Me
10. Can You See Me? (BBC Session)
11. Homicidal Suicidal (BBC Session)
12. I Can't Give You Anything (BBC Session)
13. Waiting For The Sun (live)
14. Search & Destroy (live)
15. Big Bottom (live)
16. Earache My Eye (live)

CD 3 - Oddities

01. Twin Tower (previously unreleased)
02. Jerry Garcia's Finger
03. Ghostmotorfinger
04. Night Surf (previously unrleased)
05. A Splice Of Space Jam
06. The Telephantasm
07. Black Days III
08. Karaoke
09. Fopp (Fucked Up Heavy Dub Mix)
10. Big Dumb Sex (Dub Version)
11. Spoonman (Steve Fisk Remix)
12. Rhinosaur (The Straw That Broke The Rhino's Back remix)
13. Dusty (Moby remix)
14. The Telephantasm (Steve Fisk 2014 remix) (previously unreleased)
15. One Minute Of Silence

Published October 28th, 2014 @ 9:26 AM

Soundgarden debuts new track "Storm"

Soundgarden debuted a new track called "Storm" today. The track was recorded in Seattle bck in May with producer Jack Endino.  Soundgarden has not yet announced release plans for "Storm," but the track is available to stream below:



Published October 27th, 2014 @ 6:05 AM

Temple Of The Dog reunites (again) + Neil Young performs with Pearl Jam

The Bridge School Benefit wrapped up last night in Mountain View, California. Another Temple Of The Dog reunion took place as Pearl Jam invited Chris Cornell onstage to perform "Hunger Strike."  Pearl Jam's set also included other special guests -- Lukas Nelson joined Pearl Jam to perform "Just Breathe" and Neil Young performed the Mirror Ball track "Throw Your Hatred Down" to wrap up Pearl Jam's set.  Video from last night's performance is posted below:





Published October 27th, 2014 @ 5:59 AM

The Charlatans prep new LP 'Modern Nature'; stream songs now

The Charlatans return with a new studio album on January 26th. The album, Modern Nature, is the band's first without drummer Jon Brookes, who died in August 2013 from brain cancer. The Charlatans say they were determined to continue making music to honor Brookes' wishes, because he was adamant there should be another Charlatans record. The band headed into the studio at the beginning of the year and recorded the album utilizing three drummers -- Stephen Morris (New Order/Joy Division), Pete Salisbury (The Verve), and Gabriel Gurnsey (Factory Floor).

Two tracks from Modern Nature have premiered so far; "Talking In Tones" and "So Oh," both of which are available to stream below. The album does not yet have a North American release date, however fans interested in obtaining the import can pre-order the standard 11 track album, or deluxe edition (includes four extra tracks) from Piccadilly Records.





Published October 26th, 2014 @ 8:48 PM

Veruca Salt's 'American Thighs' reissued on 180 gm vinyl

Veruca Salt celebrates the 20th anniversary of its debut album American Thighs on November 4th by reissuing the album on 180 gram vinyl. According to a statement issued by Minty Fresh, the original material from the band's debut album has been remastered using the Direct Metal Mastering process, and comes with alternate artwork from the band. This is the first time the album has been made available in the vinyl format since its release in September of 1994.

Pre-order American Thighs now through Amazon.



Tracklist

Get Back
All Hail Me
Seether
Spiderman
Forsythia
Wolf
Celebrate You
Fly
Number One Blind
Victrola
Twinstar
25

Published October 26th, 2014 @ 6:20 PM

Video: Temple Of The Dog reunites at Bridge School benefit

Pearl Jam and Soundgarden performed at the annual Bridge School benefit last night in Mountain View, California. At the end of Pearl Jam's set, Eddie Vedder brought out Chris Cornell for a one-song Temple Of The Dog reunion. Watch Vedder's intro and the full performance of "Hunger Strike" below. Tonight both Pearl Jam and Soundgarden perform again, so perhaps there's more Temple on the way!



Meanwhile a Mother Love Bone 7" single will be released for Record Store Day on Black Friday (November 28th). The limited edition single includes Mother Love Bone's previously unreleased studio recording of "Hold Your Head Up" (Argent cover) and previously unreleased version of "Holy Roller" from the Apple recording sessions. The release is a "record store day exclusive," so it will only be sold in independent record stores. The cover art for the release is posted below:

Published October 26th, 2014 @ 7:40 AM

The Damned release deluxe 3 LP edition of 'The Black Album'

A limited edition collectors hardcover edition of the Damned's 1980 album The Black Album will be released on November 17th.  The original 1980 version was released as a double album with assorted live tracks, however the new version adds an extra set of rare bonus tracks, and will released as a three-LP set on grey colored vinyl. Take a look at the tracklisting for the set below and pre-order now through Plastichead.

The Damned is currently wrapping up its short tour of the U.S. this week. On Tuesday, October 28th Captain Sensible will make an appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers, so be sure to tune in! It's unknown what he'll be performing, however Sensible's side project The Sensible Gray Cells (also features ex-Damned bassist Paul Gray) released an album titled A Postcard From Britain last year, so it will likely be something off that record.

The Black Album (Deluxe Collectors Hardcover Edition)

Side A

1. Wait For The Blackout
2. Lively Arts
3. Silly Kid's Games
4. Drinking About My Baby
5. Twisted Nerve
6. Hit Or Miss

Side B

7. Dr Jekyll And Mr Hyde
8. Sick Of This And That
9. The History Of The World (Part 1)
10. 13th Floor Vendetta
11. Therapy

Side C

12. Curtain Call 17:15

Side D

13. Love Song (live)
14. Second Time Around (Live)
15. Smash It Up Parts 1 & 2 (Live)
16. New Rose (Live)
17. I Just Can't Be Happy Today (Live)
18. Plan 9 Channel 7 (Live)

Side E

19. White Rabbit (7" version)
20. Rabid (Over You)
21. Seagulls
22. The History Of The World (Part 1)
23. I Believe The Impossible

Side F

24. Sugar And Spite
25. There Ain't No Sanity Clause
26. Looking At You (Live)
27. White Rabbit (Extended Version)

Published October 25th, 2014 @ 9:25 PM

Trashcan Sinatras return with new music

Trashcan Sinatras are preparing to return with new music! Guitarist John Douglas announced that the guys are almost finished writing their sixth studio album, and over the next couple of months they'll head into the studio in Omaha, Nebraska to record it. They launched a crowdfunding campaign through Pledge Music less than two weeks ago (they've almost met their pledge goal already!) with exclusive unique content, merchandise and experiences for those who pledge.  Fans interested in the campaign can pledge and learn more here.

Trash Can Sinatras' last album In The Music was released in 2009. Of late, John Douglas was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis and spent much of the year in and out of the hospital for treatment. He began writing new music to help him through the recovery process.  Last month, Douglas announced he successfully underwent his third and final surgery and is cured of the disease. Read more about his journey here and here.







Published October 25th, 2014 @ 7:37 PM

New Order's 'Factus 8' EP remastered for 12" vinyl reissue

An early New Order EP will be reissued as a limited edition 12" record by Rhino/Warner on November 28th. All five tracks from Factus 8 aka  1981 - Factus 8-1982 (originally released by Factory in 1982) have been remastered for an exclusive Black Friday Record Store Day release, so be sure to visit your favorite participating independent record store early on Black Friday to snag your copy. Tracklisting for the EP is posted below:



1981 - Factus 8-1982 (2014 Remaster) tracklist

Side A

01. Everything's Gone Green
02. Procession
03. Mesh

Side B

01. Temptation
02. Hurt

Published October 25th, 2014 @ 4:32 PM

Depeche Mode share video from upcoming collection 'Live In Berlin'

As previously reported, Depeche Mode is releasing a live CD/DVD set titled Depeche Mode: Live In Berlin on November 17th. The band premiered a sneak peek of the collection -- take a look at their performance of "Enjoy The Silence" from Depeche Mode: Live In Berlin below:



Depeche Mode: Live In Berlin was captured over two nights at the O2 World Berlin November 25th and 27th on last year's Delta Machine tour.  The Anton Corbijn directed concert will be released as a deluxe five disc multi-media set which includes the full concert Live In Berlin on DVD; a second DVD titled Alive In Berlin featuring behind the scenes footage, band interviews, and acoustic session; the Live In Berlin soundtrack (audio of the full concert) on 2 CDs; and a 5.1 mix of Delta Machine on Blu-Ray CD. Additionally, the Live In Berlin soundtrack will also be released separately for fans who are only interested in the audio portion of the release.

Pre-order now through Amazon: Live in Berlin (2 DVD/2 CD/1 Blu-Ray) or Live In Berlin (2 CD) soundtrack.



Published October 25th, 2014 @ 3:47 PM

Liam Gallagher announces Beady Eye split

Beady Eye, the band featuring ex-members of Oasis (Liam Gallagher, Gem Archer, Andy Bell, and Chris Sharrock), is no more. Liam Gallagher broke the news on Twitter, and not long after Andy Bell made his own statement:

Beady Eye are no longer. Thanks for all your support. LGx
— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) October 25, 2014

Thanks to all the Beady Eye fans. I had a blast. See you on the other side. Big Love Andy B X
— Andy Bell (@Andybebop) October 25, 2014

Immediately after the news broke, fans rushed to voice hopes that the breakup of Beady Eye will pave the way for a reunion (Ride and/or Oasis).

Never mind the football, Beady Eye have split up! Ride reunion?
— Dom Gourlay (@domlikesrabbits) October 25, 2014

Liam Gallagher has just announced on his twitter acc that Beady Eye has been disbanded. Oasis reunion perhaps?
— Sivan John (@SivanJohn) October 25, 2014

Then there's this...

Beady Eye's contribution to music is they proved how important Noel Gallagher was to Oasis
— Cynical Matt (@CynicalMatt_) October 25, 2014

Beady Eye released two albums -- Different Gear, Still Speeding (2011), and Be (2013). Neither record was well received by critics, though both records had some great moments.

Beady Eye, R.I.P.



Published October 25th, 2014 @ 3:31 PM

Video: Noel Gallagher and Johnny Marr rock out in London

Noel Gallagher joined Johnny Marr onstage at Marr's headline show in Brixton, UK tonight! Watch the two rip out "How Soon Is Now," and a cover of Iggy Pop's "Lust For Life" below.

Banging On Brixton & thanks to Noel. That was alright. pic.twitter.com/6UvId0c38u
— Johnny Marr (@Johnny_Marr) October 23, 2014

Johnny Marr appears on Gallagher's new solo album Chasing Yesterday which drops on March 2nd. The album's first single, "In The Heat of The Moment" will be released on November 17th. The video for the track, which premiered today, is posted below.



Don't miss Johnny Marr live on tour in North America in support of his new album Playland. Tickets for all of the shows, including the Detroit stop November 23rd at St. Andrew's Hall, are on sale now.

11/09 -- Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
11/10 -- Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer
11/12 -- New York, NY @ Gramercy Theatre
11/14 -- Asbury Park, NJ @ Stone Pony
11/15 -- Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall Of Williamsburg
11/16 -- Boston, MA @ Paradise
11/18 -- Clifton Park, NY @ Upstate Concert Hall
11/19 -- Montreal, QB @ Corona
11/20 -- Toronto, ON @ Danforth
11/22 -- Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall
11/23 -- Detroit, MI @ St. Andrew's Hall
11/25 -- Chicago, IL @ Vic Theatre
11/26 -- Kansas City, MO @ Arvest Bank Theatre
11/28 -- Denver, CO @ Gothic Theatre
11/29 -- Aspen, CO @ Belly Up
12/01 -- Missoula, MT @ Top Hat Lounge
12/03 -- Edmonton, AB @ Starlite
12/04 -- Calgary, AB @ Republik
12/06 -- Victoria, BC @ Sugar Nightclub
12/07 -- Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom
12/08 -- Seattle, WA @ Neumos
12/10 -- Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom
12/11 -- Eugene, OR @ Wow Hall
12/12 -- Sacramento, CA @ Ace Of Spades
12/14 -- San Francisco, CA @ Independent
12/15 -- San Francisco, CA @ Independent
12/16 -- Pomona, CA @ Glass House
12/18 -- Solona Beach, CA @ Belly Up Tavern
12/19 -- Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey Theatre
12/20 -- Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey Theatre

Published October 23rd, 2014 @ 9:23 PM

Stream: NIN at Austin City Limits

Nine Inch Nails' episode of Austin City Limits re-aired on PBS this weekend. The episode was taped last year at the Moody Theater and aired back in April. The full archive is once again available to stream for a limited time below:



Published October 19th, 2014 @ 11:44 AM

James: Live stream event October 20th

James will be playing its lone North American date in support of the new album Le Petite Mort on October 21st at Webster Hall in New York. The day before the show James will be performing a live session for KEXP and it will stream live on the net. The stream gets going at 12pm ET here.

Take a look at some video shot at the band's recent Maida Vale session below:











Published October 19th, 2014 @ 8:15 AM

The Pixies releasing expanded edition of 'Doolittle' to celebrate 25th anniversary

The Pixies celebrate the 25th anniversary of Doolittle with an expansive reissue. The three disc anniversary set includes the original album, plus compiles demos and b-sides from the Doolittle era, plus adds two BBC live sessions (Peel Sessions) recorded in 1988 and 1989. Doolittle 25 will be released as a three-disc set and on double gatefold vinyl (with download card) on December 1st. Take a look at the tracklisting below and pre-order from the band's official store.


Disc One - Doolittle (original album)

01. Debaser
02. Tame
03. Wave Of Mutilation
04. I Bleed
05. Here Comes Your Man
06. Dead
07. Monkey Gone To Heaven
08. Mr. Grieves
09. Crackity Jones
10. La La Love You
11. No. 13 Baby
12. There Goes My Gun
13. Hey
14. Silver
15. Gouge Away

Disc Two: Peel Sessions & B-sides

01. Dead
02. Tame
03. There Goes My Gun
04. Manta Ray
05. Into The White
06. Wave Of Mutilation
07. Down To The Well
08. Manta Ray
09. Weird At My School
10. Dancing The Manta Ray
11. Wave Of Mutilation (UK Surf)
12. Into The White
13. Bailey's Walk

Disc Three: Demos

01. Debaser
02. Tame
03. Wave Of Mutilation (first Demo)
04. I Bleed
05. Here Comes Your Man (1986 demo)
06. Dead
07. Monkey Gone To Heaven
08. Mr. Grieves
09. Crackity Jones
10. La La Love You
11. No. 13 Baby - VIVA LA LOMA RICA (first demo)
12. There Goes My Gun
13. Hey (first demo)
14. Silver
15. Gouge Away
16. My Manta Ray Is All Right
17. Santo
18. Weird At My School (first demo)
19. Wave Of Mutilation
20. No. 13 Baby
21. Debaser (first demo)
22. Gouge Away (first demo)

2 LP Set:

Side 1 - B-sides

01. Manta Ray
02. Weird At My School
03. Dancing The Manta Ray
04. Wave Of Mutilation (UK Surf)
05. Into The White
06. Bailey's Walk

Side 2 - Peel Sessions

01. Dead
02. Tame
03. There Goes My Gun
04. Manta Ray
05. Into The White
06. Wave Of Mutilation
07. Down To The Well

Side 3 - Demos

01. Debaser
02. Tame
03. Wave Of Mutilation (first demo)
04. I Bleed
05. Here Comes Your Man (1986 demo)
06. Dead
07. Monkey Gone To Heaven
08. Mr. Grieves
09. Crackity Jones

Side 4 - Demos

01. La La Love You
02. No. 13 Baby - VIVA LA LOMA RICA (First demo)
03. There Goes My Gun
04. Hey
05. Silver
06. Gouge Away
07. My Manta Ray Is All Right
08. Santo
09. Weird At My School (first demo)

Published October 16th, 2014 @ 7:44 PM

Stream: Mark Lanegan 'Phantom Radio' LP

Mark Lanegan releases his new album Phantom Radio on October 21st. As previously reported, the record features a more upbeat/groove vibe (but by no means is it an electronic record). Take a listen to a full stream of the album ahead of its release over at Stereogum or down below:



Pre-order Phantom Radio through iTunes, Amazon or Lanegan's official store.  Those who pre-order through iTunes will receive an instant download of Lanegan's EP No Bells On Sunday featuring the song "Sad Lover."





Mark Lanegan North American Tour

10/29 – Seattle, WA @ Neptune
10/30 – Portland, OR @ Crystal Ballroom
11/01 – San Francisco, CA @ Great American Music Hall
11/02 – Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey Theatre
11/03 – Englewood, CO @ Gothic Theatre
11/04 – Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge
11/05 – Cleveland, OH @ Grog Shop
11/07 – Philadelphia, PA @ Underground Arts – Wolf Building
11/08 – New York, NY @ The Marlin Room at Webster Hall
11/09 – Washington, DC @ U Street Music Hall

Published October 16th, 2014 @ 7:13 PM

Outward releases 4 song EP 'Inside The Tremble'

Outward, the Kentucky based synth/darkwave/experimental project from mastermind Corey Philpot, returns with a new ep titled Inside The Tremble on October 17th. The ep includes four brand new tracks and is available to pre-order now from Bandcamp. The ep's leadoff track "Blue Mist" features some seriously spectacular 80's synth sounds -- delve into the official (and somewhat spooky) video for "Blue Mist" below.



Inside The Tremble tracklist

1. Blue Mist
2. Ballet Of Neon
3. My Dark
4. No Output

For more on Outward, visit the official website, or connect on Facebook and Twitter.

Published October 16th, 2014 @ 4:56 PM

KMFDM releases new studio LP 'Our Time Will Come'

KMFDM's new studio album Our Time Will Come is out now. Grab it now through iTunes and Amazon. Stream "Salvation" and "Blood vs Money" from the record below:





Published October 15th, 2014 @ 10:26 AM

Stream: Tennis System's exquisite new LP 'Technicolour Blind'

Shimmery/shoegazy band Tennis System returns with an exquisite album titled Technicolour Blind on October 21st. Fans of swirling/psychedelic/noisy guitars and sun-drenched vocals will immediately fall in love with this release. Stream the full album below and read what Tennis System vocalist Matthew Taylor had to say about each song on the record here.

Pre-order Technicolour Blind from iTunes, Amazon, or Bandcamp and don't miss Tennis System out on the road this month if they're coming to your town.  Dates are posted down below:



North American tour dates

10/17 -- Atlanta, GA @ Mammal Gallery
10/19 -- Washington DC @ Velvet Lounge
10/20 -- Philadelphia, PA @ The Barbary
10/21 -- New York, NY @ CMJ
10/22 -- New York, NY @ CMJ
10/23 -- New York, NY @ CMJ
10/24 -- New York, NY @ CMJ
10/25 -- New York, NY @ CMJ
10/26 -- Cleveland, OH @ Now That's Class
10/27 -- Chicago, IL @ The Burlington
10/28 -- St. Louis, MO @ The Demo

(A couple of tracks for those who prefer You Tube streams)





Published October 14th, 2014 @ 8:01 PM

'Morrissey Curates The Ramones' LP due out on Black Friday

Back in August Morrissey announced that he curated a new Ramones greatest hits collection by request of the Ramones' management, plus selected the sleeve image for the release. According to a new report published in Modern Vinyl, it appears that the collection, titled Morrissey Curates The Ramones, will be released on November 28th for Black Friday Record Store Day. So far the report in Modern Vinyl has not been confirmed by Morrissey or his management, however if true, the release will be one of the most sought after releases -- less than 5 thousand copies are being pressed. Take a look at the rumored tracklisting and read the whole report over at Modern Vinyl via Int'l Playboy.

UPDATE (10/21): The Record Store Day website has confirmed that Morrissey Curates The Ramones will be released for Black Friday Record Store Day on November 28th. From the listing:

"Morrissey, being a big Ramones fan, particularly of the early years, had always wanted to compile a "best of" album and this year he got his wish. This compilation reflects Morrissey's experience of listening to the band for the first time. With the sad passing of Tommy recently, both management and Morrissey felt this was a fitting tribute. The use of the Union Jack on the cover reflects both how important the band were to the UK music scene but also how the UK embraced them and their sound. The photo on the back cover by Danny Fitzgerald is evocative of the period and was selected by Morrissey."

Side A

1. Sheena Is A Punk Rocker
2. Rockaway Beach
3. I Wanna Be Sedated
4. Suzy Is A Headbanger (Remastered Version)
5. Loudmouth
6. Pinhead
7. Babysitter
8. Judy Is A Punk

Side B

1. I Remember You
2. Here Today, Gone Tomorrow
3. Carbona Not Glue
4. Beat On The Brat
5. Teenage Lobotomy
6. Cretin Hop
7. Blitzkrieg Bop
8. Why Is It Always This Way
9. Rock N’ Roll High School

Published October 14th, 2014 @ 6:33 PM

Nothing & Whirr team up for limited edition split 12" single

Nothing and Whirr released impressive shoegazeish records this year -- Nothing's intensely powerful Guilty of Everything was released in the spring, and Whirr's gorgeous Sway came out in September. The bands have now teamed up for an exciting release -- a split 12 inch single featuring four new songs (two tracks from each band) will be released November 18th. The limited edition single will be pressed on variety of colors (black, pink, baby blue, cream/green marble, and green/baby blue/yellow starburst) and comes with a full-length Whirr/Nothing documentary DVD titled In The Studio. Pre-order the release through Run for Cover plus stream Nothing's "July The Fourth" from the split single below.



Tracklisting

01. Whirr - Ease
02. Whirr - Lean
03. Nothing - Chloroform
04. Nothing - July the Fourth

Published October 14th, 2014 @ 11:44 AM

Depeche Mode share trailer for 'Live In Berlin' CD/DVD

As previously announced, Depeche Mode releases a live CD/DVD collection titled Depeche Mode: Live In Berlin on November 17th. Today the band released the official trailer for the release which is available to stream below:



Depeche Mode: Live In Berlin was captured over two nights at the O2 World Berlin November 25th and 27th on last year's Delta Machine tour.  The Anton Corbijn directed concert will be released as a deluxe five disc multi-media set which includes the full concert Live In Berlin on DVD; a second DVD titled Alive In Berlin featuring behind the scenes footage, band interviews, and acoustic session; the Live In Berlin soundtrack (audio of the full concert) on 2 CDs; and a 5.1 mix of Delta Machine on Blu-Ray CD. Additionally, the Live In Berlin soundtrack will also be released separately for fans who are only interested in the audio portion of the release.

Pre-order now through Amazon: Live in Berlin (2 DVD/2 CD/1 Blu-Ray) or Live In Berlin (2 CD) soundtrack.

Tracklisting for the release is posted below:

Live In Berlin DVD

Intro
Welcome To My World
Angel
Walking In My Shoes
Precious
Black Celebration
Should Be Higher
Policy Of Truth
The Child Inside
But Not Tonight
Heaven
Soothe My Soul
A Pain That I’m Used To
A Question Of Time
Enjoy The Silence
Personal Jesus
Shake The Disease
Halo
Just Can’t Get Enough
I Feel You
Never Let Me Down Again
Goodbye
Credits

Alive In Berlin DVD

Full live show + 15 interview pieces
Bordello Acoustic Session: Condemnation and Judas

Live In Berlin soundtrack (CD 1)

01. Welcome To My World
02. Angel
03. Walking In My Shoes
04. Precious
05. Black Celebration
06. Should Be Higher
07. Policy Of Truth
08. The Child Inside
09. But Not Tonight
10. Heaven
11. Soothe My Soul

Live In Berlin soundtrack (CD 2)

01. A Pain That I’m Used To
02. Question Of Time
03. Enjoy The Silence
04. Personal Jesus
05. Shake The Disease
06. Halo
07. Just Can’t Get Enough
08. I Feel You
09. Never Let Me Down Again
10. Goodbye

Delta Machine 5.1 Blu-Ray CD

01. Welcome To My World
02. Angel
03. Heaven
04. Secret To The End
05. My Little Universe
06. Slow
07. Broken
08. The Child Inside
09. Soft Touch/Raw Nerve
10. Should Be Higher
11. Alone
12. Soothe My Soul
13. Goodbye
14. Long Time Lie
15. Happens All The Time
16. Always
17. All That’s Mine

Published October 13th, 2014 @ 4:49 PM

Noel Gallagher premieres single; announces full LP 'Chasing Yesterday'

Noel Gallagher announced details for his new solo album, titled Chasing Yesterday, during a fan Q & A on Facebook this morning. He revealed he finished the album a few months ago (after the World Cup finals) and sonically the music is eclectic sounding.  As for the album title Chasing Yesterday, Gallagher says there's really no story behind the title (he doesn't put a lot of emphasis on album titles). The album includes a song titled "Lock All The Doors" that he began writing in 1993, but didn't get around to finishing until recently, plus Johnny Marr also plays guitar on one of the songs on the record -- Gallagher told fans Marr is "a truly great guitarist and he's one of my oldest friends."

Chasing Yesterday will be released on March 2nd and is preceded by a new single titled "In The Heat Of The Moment," which will be released as a limited edition colored vinyl 7" on November 17th. Pre-order "In The Heat Of The Moment" here, and pre-order the full album Chasing Yesterday from Amazon or Gallagher's official store.

Stream "In The Heat Of The Moment" below plus watch the archive of Noel Gallagher's full Q & A from today here or down below.







Gallagher also announced dates for a tour of UK, Ireland, and Europe which takes place in March. Gallagher is also planning a North American tour, details for the North American dates will be announced later this year.

Published October 13th, 2014 @ 4:06 PM

Video: Morrissey performs on Italian TV

Morrissey is currently on the road in Europe supporting his new solo album World Peace Is None Of Your Business. Tonight he appeared on the Italian television program Gazebo on station RAI 3 to perform his song "The Bullfighter Dies." Watch the performance here.


10/13 -- Roma, Italy @ Altantico
10/14 -- Roma, Italy @ Atlantico
10/16 -- Milan, Italy @ Teatro Linear
10/17 -- Bologna, Italy @ Paladozza
10/19 -- Pescara, Italy @ Pala Gpii
10/21 -- Florence, Italy @ Obihall
10/22 -- Padova, Italy @ Geox Theatre
10/24 -- Vienna, Austria @ Konzerthaus
10/27 -- Paris, France @ Grand Rex
10/28 -- Utrecht @ Tivoli Vredenburg
10/31 -- Lyon, France @ Le Radiant
11/02 -- Lausanne, Switzerland @ Les Docks
11/03 -- Basel, Switzerland @ Event Hall Messe
11/05 -- Hannover, Germany @ Capitol
11/08 -- Lund, Sweden @ Sparbank
11/09 -- Copenhagen, Denmark @ Falconer
11/11 -- Goteborg, Sweden @ Lisebergshallen
11/13 -- Stockholm, Sweden @ Hovet
11/15 -- Helsinki, Finland @ Finlandia
11/16 -- Helsinki, Finland @ Finlandia
11/19 -- Warsaw, Poland @ Stodola
11/21 -- Krakow, Poland @ Laznia Nowa
11/23 -- Berlin, Germany @ Columbiahalle
11/24 -- Essen, Germany @ Colosseum
11/26 -- Antwerp, Belgium @ Stadsschouwburg
11/27 -- Antwerp, Belgium @ Stadsschouwburg
11/29 -- London, England @ O2 Arena
12/01 -- Dublin, Ireland @ 3Arena
12/05 -- Athens, Greece @ Tae Kwon Do Arena

Published October 12th, 2014 @ 6:45 PM

David Bowie premieres new single "Sue (Or In A Season Of Crime)"

David Bowie premiered his jazzy new single, "Sue (Or In A Season Of Crime)" today. The track is featured on Bowie's new greatest hits package, Nothing Has Changed, which will be released as a two disc standard edition, three disc deluxe edition, and double LP on November 17th. All formats of the release include (the leaked, but officially previously unreleased songs from 2001's Toy Sessions) "Let Me Sleep Beside You" and "Your Turn To Drive," and the 2011 re-recording of the 1972 b-side "Shadow Man."

Stream "Sue (Or In A Season Of Crime)" below and take a look at the tracklisting for the standard and deluxe editions of Nothing Has Changed below and pre-order through Amazon or David Bowie's store.



Nothing Has Changed Disc 1 - Standard Edition

01. Space Oddity
02. The Man Who Sold The World
03. Changes
04. Oh! You Pretty Things
05. Life On Mars?
06. Starman (original single mix)
07. Ziggy Stardust
08. Moonage Daydream
09. The Jean Genie (original single mix)
10. All The Young Dudes
11. Drive - In Saturday
12. Sorrow
13. Rebel Rebel
14. Young Americans (original single edit)
15. Fame
16. Golden Years (single version)
17. Sound And Vision
18. 'Heroes' (single version)
19. Boys Keep Swinging
20. Fashion (single version)
21. Ashes To Ashes (single version)

Nothing Has Changed Disc 2 - Standard Edition

01. Under Pressure (with Queen)
02. Let's Dance (single version)
03. China Girl (single version)
04. Modern Love (single version)
05. Blue Jean
06. This Is Not America (with The Pat Metheny Group)
07. Dancing In The Street (with Mick Jagger)
08. Absolute Beginners (edit)
09. Jump They Say (radio edit)
10. Hallo Spaceboy (Pet Shop Boys remix) (with The Pet Shop Boys)
11. Little Wonder (edit)
12. I'm Afraid Of Americans V1 (clean edit)
13. Thursday's Child (radio edit)
14. Everyone Says 'Hi'
15. New Killer Star (radio edit)
16. Love Is Lost (Hello Steve Reich Mix by James Murphy for the DFA Edit)
17. Where Are We Now?
18. Sue (or In A Season Of Crime)

Nothing Has Changed Disc 1 - Deluxe Edition

Sue (or In A Season Of Crime)
Where Are We Now?
Love Is Lost (Hello Steve Reich Mix by James Murphy for the DFA Edit)
The Stars (Are Out Tonight)
New Killer Star (radio edit)
Everyone Says ‘Hi’ (edit)
Slow Burn (radio edit)
Let Me Sleep Beside You
Your Turn To Drive
Shadow Man
Seven (Marius De Vries mix)
Survive (Marius De Vries mix)
Thursday’s Child (radio edit)
I’m Afraid Of Americans (V1) (clean edit)
Little Wonder (edit)
Hallo Spaceboy (PSB Remix) (with The Pet Shop Boys)
Heart’s Filthy Lesson (radio edit)
Strangers When We Meet (single version)

Nothing Has Changed Disc 2 - Deluxe Edition

Buddha Of Suburbia
Jump They Say (radio edit)
Time Will Crawl (MM remix)
Absolute Beginners (single version)
Dancing In The Street (with Mick Jagger)
Loving The Alien (single remix)
This Is Not America (with The Pat Metheny Group)
Blue Jean
Modern Love (single version)
China Girl (single version)
Let's Dance (single version)
Fashion (single version)
Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps) (single version)
Ashes To Ashes (single version)
Under Pressure (with Queen)
Boys Keep Swinging
‘Heroes’ (single version)
Sound And Vision
Golden Years (single version)
Wild Is The Wind (2010 Harry Maslin Mix)

Nothing Has Changed Disc 3 - Deluxe Edition

Fame
Young Americans (2007 Tony Visconti mix single edit)
Diamond Dogs
Rebel Rebel
Sorrow
Drive-In Saturday
All The Young Dudes
The Jean Genie (original single mix)
Moonage Daydream
Ziggy Stardust
Starman (original single mix)
Life On Mars? (2003 Ken Scott Mix)
Oh! You Pretty Things
Changes
The Man Who Sold The World
Space Oddity
In The Heat Of The Morning
Silly Boy Blue
Can’t Help Thinking About Me
You’ve Got A Habit Of Leaving
Liza Jane

Published October 12th, 2014 @ 10:55 AM

Video: James perform live session at Maida Vale studios

The band James released an excellent new studio album titled Le Petite Mort earlier this year. Yesterday the band stopped by the Maida Vale studios in London for an interview and live performance for BBC Radio 6. The archive of the performance is available to stream in the UK here, but is geoblocked elsewhere. Highlights from the session, including an interview with Tim Booth and Jim Glennie are available to stream below.

James recently announced a one-off show at Webster Hall in New York City on October 21st. The show is (so far, at least) the band's only North American date in promotion of Le Petite Mort.











Published October 11th, 2014 @ 11:02 AM

Depeche Mode release 5 disc set 'Live In Berlin'

Depeche Mode releases a CD/DVD collection titled Depeche Mode: Live In Berlin on November 17th. The set was captured over two nights at the O2 World Berlin November 25th and 27th on last year's Delta Machine tour.  The Anton Corbijn directed concert will be released as a deluxe five disc multi-media set which includes the full concert Live In Berlin on DVD; a second DVD titled Alive In Berlin featuring behind the scenes footage, band interviews, and acoustic session; the Live In Berlin soundtrack (audio of the full concert) on 2 CDs; and a 5.1 mix of Delta Machine on Blu-Ray CD. Additionally, the Live In Berlin soundtrack will also be released separately for fans who are only interested in the audio portion of the release.

The tracklisting for the release is available to view below. Pre-order now through Amazon: Live in Berlin (2 DVD/2 CD/1 Blu-Ray) or Live In Berlin (2 CD) soundtrack.



Live In Berlin DVD

Intro
Welcome To My World
Angel
Walking In My Shoes
Precious
Black Celebration
Should Be Higher
Policy Of Truth
The Child Inside
But Not Tonight
Heaven
Soothe My Soul
A Pain That I’m Used To
A Question Of Time
Enjoy The Silence
Personal Jesus
Shake The Disease
Halo
Just Can’t Get Enough
I Feel You
Never Let Me Down Again
Goodbye
Credits

Alive In Berlin DVD

Full live show + 15 interview pieces
Bordello Acoustic Session: Condemnation and Judas

Live In Berlin soundtrack (CD 1)

01. Welcome To My World
02. Angel
03. Walking In My Shoes
04. Precious
05. Black Celebration
06. Should Be Higher
07. Policy Of Truth
08. The Child Inside
09. But Not Tonight
10. Heaven
11. Soothe My Soul

Live In Berlin soundtrack (CD 2)

01. A Pain That I’m Used To
02. Question Of Time
03. Enjoy The Silence
04. Personal Jesus
05. Shake The Disease
06. Halo
07. Just Can’t Get Enough
08. I Feel You
09. Never Let Me Down Again
10. Goodbye

Delta Machine 5.1 Blu-Ray CD

01. Welcome To My World
02. Angel
03. Heaven
04. Secret To The End
05. My Little Universe
06. Slow
07. Broken
08. The Child Inside
09. Soft Touch/Raw Nerve
10. Should Be Higher
11. Alone
12. Soothe My Soul
13. Goodbye
14. Long Time Lie
15. Happens All The Time
16. Always
17. All That’s Mine

Published October 10th, 2014 @ 11:03 AM

Video: Johnny Marr interview & performance from Maida Vale session

Johnny Marr released his new solo album Playland this week. To celebrate the record's release, BBC Radio 6 invited Marr to stop by the legendary Maida Vale studios in London for an interview and live performance. Fans in the UK can watch the archive of the (geo-blocked) session here, everyone else can watch selected highlights (including Marr's cover of the Electronic classic "Getting Away With It"  and audio of him performing the Smiths' "Still Ill" below).

Playland is available now. Order through iTunes, Amazon, or Marr's store.











Published October 9th, 2014 @ 6:52 PM

Video: Jack White appears on Ellen show

Jack White appeared on Ellen today and performed "Would You Fight For My Love" plus was interviewed after he played.  White discussed his recently ankle injury, and told Degeneres that he only lets his kids play with "mechanical" games (video games are banned from the house). Take a look at video of the interview below along with "Would You Fight For My Love" and a web-exclusive performance of "Alone In My Home."







Published October 9th, 2014 @ 2:05 PM

Noel Gallagher reveals new LP details October 13th in live chat

Noel Gallagher is preparing to officially announce details behind his new studio album. On October 13th he'll discuss his new album during a live Facebook Q & A event hosted by Matt Everitt (BBC Radio 6 presenter). The event will be hosted on Gallagher's Facebook page starting at 10am ET (3pm BST). Fans can submit questions now here, using the hashtag #NoelGallagherFBLive.

Back in February, Gallagher's associate Mark Coyle told NME Gallagher had written between 50 to 60 songs for the new record:

"It's pouring out of him and he’s currently whittling it all down into an album. The new record will be seismic. It's so explosive that, on the day it comes out, Virgin Trains won’t be able to cope with all the people trying to flee the chaos."

"Noel's new album is fucking great...That boy is from a different planet, and even the fans won't believe how utterly amazing it is."

Unconfirmed fan reports suggest Gallagher's new single will be released by year's end, with the new album to follow in early 2015.

Published October 9th, 2014 @ 9:50 AM

The Smiths, Lou Reed, Kraftwerk & NIN among Rock Hall nominees

The 2015 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees have been announced. The Smiths, Lou Reed, Kraftwerk, Sting, Nine Inch Nails, the Spinners, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Joan Jett & the Blackhearts are among the nominees. Like the last few years, fans have the opportunity to cast their vote (the online voting results are considered to hold the weight of one ballot -- that ballot will be cast among the 700 other ballots from musicians, artists, music industry types, etc). The inductees will be announced "in the coming weeks" according to the Rock Hall (they usually make the announcement in mid December) and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place on April 18th.

The Rock Hall induction committee is unpredictable, so it's hard to imagine which artists will make the cut, but it's a pretty safe bet that Lou Reed gets inducted in 2015. Take a look at the full list of nominees is posted below via USA Today.  Those interested can participate in the online voting here through December 9th.

The Smiths
Lou Reed
Kraftwerk
Sting
Nine Inch Nails
Chic
Stevie Ray Vaughan
War
The Marvelettes
Bill Withers
Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
The Spinners
Green Day
The Paul Butterfield Blues Band

Published October 9th, 2014 @ 7:46 AM

Morrissey returns to the stage in Lisbon

Earlier this evening, Morrissey played his first show in promotion of World Peace Is None Of Your Business, and first gig since the cancellation of his ill-fated North American tour.  His world tour kicked off in Lisbon, Portugal and, according to fan reports, Morrissey appeared to be in fine form.  Take a look at the setlist (via The Last of the Famous International Playboys) plus watch high quality video of "Asleep" captured at the show -- note the band is decked out in "Fuck Harvest" tees!



The Queen is dead
Speedway
Certain people I know
The bullfighter dies
Kiss me a lot
Throwing my arms around Paris
World peace is none of your business
Istanbul
Neal Cassady drops dead
Earth is the loneliest planet
Trouble loves me
Kick the bride down the aisle
One of our own
I’m not a man
Hand in glove
Meat is murder
One day goodbye will be farewell

Encore:

Asleep
First of the gang to die

Morrissey World Tour

10/09 -- Madrid, Spain @ Palacio De Deportes
10/10 -- Barcelona, Spain @ Sant Jordi Club
10/13 -- Roma, Italy @ Altantico
10/14 -- Roma, Italy @ Atlantico
10/16 -- Milan, Italy @ Teatro Linear
10/17 -- Bologna, Italy @ Paladozza
10/19 -- Pescara, Italy @ Pala Gpii
10/21 -- Florence, Italy @ Obihall
10/22 -- Padova, Italy @ Geox Theatre
10/24 -- Vienna, Austria @ Konzerthaus
10/27 -- Paris, France @ Grand Rex
10/28 -- Utrecht @ Tivoli Vredenburg
10/31 -- Lyon, France @ Le Radiant
11/02 -- Lausanne, Switzerland @ Les Docks
11/03 -- Basel, Switzerland @ Event Hall Messe
11/05 -- Hannover, Germany @ Capitol
11/08 -- Lund, Sweden @ Sparbank
11/09 -- Copenhagen, Denmark @ Falconer
11/11 -- Goteborg, Sweden @ Lisebergshallen
11/13 -- Stockholm, Sweden @ Hovet
11/15 -- Helsinki, Finland @ Finlandia
11/16 -- Helsinki, Finland @ Finlandia
11/19 -- Warsaw, Poland @ Stodola
11/21 -- Krakow, Poland @ Laznia Nowa
11/23 -- Berlin, Germany @ Columbiahalle
11/24 -- Essen, Germany @ Colosseum
11/26 -- Antwerp, Belgium @ Stadsschouwburg
11/27 -- Antwerp, Belgium @ Stadsschouwburg
11/29 -- London, England @ O2 Arena
12/01 -- Dublin, Ireland @ 3Arena
12/05 -- Athens, Greece @ Tae Kwon Do Arena

Published October 6th, 2014 @ 9:54 PM

John Lydon releases memoir 'Anger Is An Energy: My Life Uncensored'

John Lydon releases his autobiography, Anger is an Energy: My Life Uncensored, on October 9th. Ahead of the release, Lydon spoke with The Star about his memoir. 

Most fans already are likely quite familiar with Lydon's lyric "anger is an energy" from Public Image Limited's classic song "Rise," however, many fans may not know the story behind that famous lyric. Lydon revealed in the interview that when he was seven years old he suffered complete memory loss and inability to read and write due to complications from meningitis.  According to Lydon's account, doctors instructed his parents to "keep him angry" in order to help him regain his memory.  Though his memory was eventually restored, he said the entire process was long and left him angry -- his anger became an energy which helped stoke the flames of the Sex Pistols in years to come.

Stream Lydon's interview with The Star below and pre-order Anger Is An Energy: My Life Uncensored through Amazon.

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Published October 5th, 2014 @ 7:11 PM