Silent Uproar Music News

Clark Premieres Tilted Fawn Collaboration

info@silentuproar.com — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:05:00 -0400

Clark has collborated with artist Morgan Belenguer and dancer Melanie Lane on a new project titled Tilted Fawn, which attempts to "[shift] sound in space, initiated and enhanced by movement and imagery." The work premiered earlier this week in Berlin, Germany, but will move to Portugal in September and see more dates in 2011. Warp Records has the full details. [warp.net]

Norah Jones Announces ...Featuring

info@silentuproar.com — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:39:00 -0400

Norah Jones will release ...Feautring, a compilation of Jones' collaborations from the past decade, on November 2nd through Blue Note. The 18-track album features duets with Ray Charles, Willie Nelson, Ryan Adams, Andre 3000, Dolly Parton and M. Ward, among others. [norahjones.com]

Bootleg Recordings of New Fleet Foxes Songs

info@silentuproar.com — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:31:00 -0400

We All Want Someone To Shout For found a bootleg of a Robin Pecknold performance from August 4th where the Fleet Foxes member played some new songs. Go check out recordings of "Lorelai" and "Helplessness Blues," which are reportedly set for the Foxes' new full-length. [weallwantsomeone.org]

The Ocean Begin Mixing Anthropocentric

info@silentuproar.com — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:22:00 -0400

Germany's progressive metal outfit The Ocean is currently mixing their new album, Anthropocentric, in a Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland and planning a November release date. The album is the second installment of a concept started with Heliocentric, released in April. [blogs.myspace.com]

Jurado, Swift Release Other People's Songs Vol. 1

info@silentuproar.com — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:01:00 -0400

Damien Jurado and Richard Swift have just released a collection of covers, Other People's Songs Vol. 1, recorded a couple weekends ago on a four-track cassette recorder. The recordings, which include songs from Kraftwerk, Yes and John Denver, are available to download free of charge. [soundcloud.com]

Tim Kasher Releases Cold Love

info@silentuproar.com — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:38:00 -0400

Spin has the first track, "Cold Love," from the forthcoming Tim Kasher solo album, The Game Of Monogamy, as well as a little profile. Stereogum has the track list. Game is out October 5th via Saddle Creek. [spin.com]

Kid Koala Taps Patton, Spencer for The Slew

info@silentuproar.com — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:33:00 -0400

Kid Koala is working on a second album for The Slew, his turntabilism meets hard rock collaboration with Dynomite D. Chris Ross and Myles Heskett (Wolfmother) will provide bass and drums, while Mike Patton and Jon Spencer have been tapped for vocal duties. [spinner.ca]

Dustin Kensrue Working on Solo Material

info@silentuproar.com — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:20:00 -0400

Dustin Kensrue has apparently been spending time before Thrice shows recording new solo material. According to a tweet, he'll release some new songs "before year's end." Fans think it might be supplemental music to 2008's Christmas album, This Good Night Is Still Everywhere. [absolutepunk.net]

Ryan Adams Preps a Mess of Music

info@silentuproar.com — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:57:00 -0400

Consequence of Sound dutifully took the time to chronicle the mess of Ryan Adams music due out later this year and in 2011. We can look forward to Cardinals III/IV, Blackhole, an Orion reissue, three Pax-Am releases, two solo full-lengths and a solo tour. I'm tired after just writing that sentence. [consequenceofsound.net]

Crescent Demo from The Wrens

info@silentuproar.com — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:00:00 -0400

As previously reported, The Wrens allegedly finished up studio sessions in June 2010 for the follow-up to 2003's The Meadowlands. The Fader has a demo of new song "Crescent," but no real album news. [thefader.com]

Glassjaw Post New Performance Video

info@silentuproar.com — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 23:59:00 -0400

Glassjaw has posted a live performance video of the song "You Think You're (John Fucking Lennon)" on glassjaw.com. It supports ongoing rumors of a new EP and follows the "All Good Junkies Go To Heaven" single release. [vimeo.com]

My Chemical Romance Completes Album in Two Tries

info@silentuproar.com — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 23:58:00 -0400

Gerard Way told NME that My Chemical Romance have completed work on their new album after a "second attempt." Apparently, some or all of the previously reported protopunk album was scrapped. [nme.com]

Caribou Relentless Fall World Tour

info@silentuproar.com — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 23:49:00 -0400

Caribou has announced the Relentless Sleep-Depriving Fall World Tour, in continued support of Swim. In all seriousness, Dan Snaith is literally touring the entire known world between now and December. Russian Futurists, Emeralds, Arp and Four Tet will join Snaith on various dates. Oddly, Snaith just ended a previous world tour a couple months ago. [caribou.fm]

Torche Releases U.F.O.

info@silentuproar.com — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 23:38:00 -0400

Torche has released the first digital single, "U.F.O.," from Songs for Singles. You can stream the song on Stereogum and purchase it from Amazon. Singles is released on September 21st. [hydraheadlines.blogspot.com]

Minus The Bear Keep Going Into the Fall

info@silentuproar.com — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 23:29:00 -0400

Minus The Bear will continue supporting OMNI in into late October. After that, they'll hit Europe supporting Jimmy Eat World. [minusthebear.com]

Eric Clapton to Release 19th Solo Album

info@silentuproar.com — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:15:00 -0400

Eric Clapton will release his 19th solo album, Clapton, on September 28th through Reprise. The album features performances from Steve Winwood, Wynton Marsalis, Sheryl Crow, Allen Toussaint and Derek Trucks. [ericclapton.com]

New Album from Noah and the Whale in March 2011

info@silentuproar.com — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:01:00 -0400

A new album from London's Noah and the Whale is planned for March 2011, according to the band's MySpace page. TwentyFourBit has compiled a bunch of insights into what we might expect. [twentyfourbit.com]

Matt Freeman Preps Devil's Brigade

info@silentuproar.com — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:56:00 -0400

Bassist Matt Freeman (Operation Ivy, Rancid) will finally release the self-titled, debut full-length from Devil's Brigade, described as "East Bay punk with a psychobilly feel, pairing slap bass with heavy guitars," on August 31st. Tim Armstrong plays guitar on the album. [spinner.com]

Pyramid of the Sun from Maserati

info@silentuproar.com — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:50:00 -0400

Maserati will release Pyramid of the Sun on November 9th through Temporary Residence. The album is the last with late drummer Jerry Fuchs. [punknews.org]

The Orb, David Gilmour Ready Metallic Spheres

info@silentuproar.com — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:42:18 -0400

The Orb will release a new album, Metallic Spheres, on October 4th (UK). The record features David Gilmour of Pink Floyd and producer Youth on bass and keyboards. [davidgilmour.com]

Massive Attack Plots New North American Trek

info@silentuproar.com — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:53:00 -0400

Massive Attack has announced new North American tour dates in support of Heligoland throughout October and November. Thievery Corporation will support on most dates. [massiveattack.com]

Owen Pallett Reveals A Swedish Love Story

info@silentuproar.com — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:40:00 -0400

Owen Pallett will release a new EP, A Swedish Love Story, on September 28th through Domino. The "mini-masterpiece" is inspired by one of Pallett's favorite films, En Karlekshistoria. [dominorecordco.us]

The Walkmen Expand North American Tour

info@silentuproar.com — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:33:00 -0400

The Walkmen have expanded their North American tour, which now runs September 8th through October 23rd. After that, they'll hit Europe with The Black Keys. Lisbon drops on September 14th. The band recently performed four new songs for Pitchfork's POV series. [marcata.net]

The Chariot Start Recording Long Live

info@silentuproar.com — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:29:12 -0400

The Chariot has begun recording their new album, to be titled Long Live, with the only producer they've ever worked with, Matt Goldman. [theprp.com]

History of Modern from OMD

info@silentuproar.com — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:23:00 -0400

OMD (Orchestral Maneuvers in the Dark) will return with their first album in 14 years, History of Modern, on September 28th. Spin has a preview of album track "New Babies: New Toys." [spin.com]

Stereolab Preps Not Music, Still on Hiatus

info@silentuproar.com — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:20:47 -0400

Stereolab will release a new album, Not Music, through Drag City on November 16th. The album was recorded during the sessions for 2008's Chemical Chords. The band, however, is still on hiatus. [dragcity.com]

Arcade Fire Reveals North American Tour

info@silentuproar.com — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:12:27 -0400

Arcade Fire has unveiled their complete North American tour schedule around their new album, The Suburbs. They play a string of shows in September and October before heading to Europe. [arcadefire.com]

Brad Returns with Best Friends?

info@silentuproar.com — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:02:00 -0400

With Pearl Jam on a little break, Stone Gossard revived his side project Brad. The trio recently released Best Friends? through Monkey Wrench. The group stopped by KEXP for an in-studio performance to mark the occasion. In related news, drummer Jack Irons (Pearl Jam, Red Hot Chili Peppers) just released his new solo album, No Heads Are Better Than One, which features a performance from Alain Johannes (Them Crooked Vultures). [spinner.com]

Elvis Costello Reveals National Ransom

info@silentuproar.com — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:56:04 -0400

Elvis Costello will release a new full-length, National Ransom, on November 2nd. Costello collaborated with producer T-Bone Burnett on the album. [nme.com]

Conor Oberst Plots Quick California Run

info@silentuproar.com — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:26:33 -0400

Conor Oberst has a four-date jaunt in California, beginning in late September. The Felice Brothers will open and serve as Oberst' backing band. The Brothers will then join Adam Haworth Stephens on tour into October and November. [consequenceofsound.net]