Silent Uproar Music News

Neon Indian Ready Sleep Paralysist

Silent Uproar — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:34:00 -0500

Neon Indian have joined forces with Chris Taylor of Grizzly Bear to release the track “Sleep Paralysist” via Green Label Sound. No direct link yet, so for now stream the song on the GLS page. [greenlabelsound.com]

Cursive Release Discovering America Single

Silent Uproar — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:14:20 -0500

Cursive have released a new single, "Discovering America," in support of the American Indian College Fund. Stream the song on Stereogum. [stereogum.com]

Autolux Select TBD for Transit Transit Release

Silent Uproar — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:57:39 -0500

January has come and gone with no Transit Transit release. Fear not, Autolux have at least now selected labels to issue the album: TBD for the US/Japan and ATP everywhere else. They've also provided the track list on their website, but, alas, no actual timeline. [autolux.net]

Stars to Release The Five Ghosts in June

Silent Uproar — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:54:39 -0500

Stars will release their fifth full-length, The Five Ghosts, on June 22nd through their own Soft Revolution Records in Canada and Vagrant everywhere else. The album features a performance from Andrew Whiteman (Broken Social Scene). A summer tour is in the works. [youarestars.com]

LCD Soundsystem Return in May

Silent Uproar — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:56:00 -0500

LCD Soundsystem will return on May 18th with as of yet untitled album via Virgin/DFA. Check out the track list on Spin and an interview with James Murphy on Pitchfork. In related news, Murphy scored the new Noah Baumbach directed Ben Stiller film Greenberg. [spin.com]

Here's To The Future from Stephen Brodsky

Silent Uproar — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:14:00 -0500

Stephen Brodsky (Cave In) will release his fourth solo album, Here’s To The Future, on March 23rd via Hydra Head. Download album track "Here In Spirit" on The Boston Phoenix. [prod1.cmj.com]

The National Ready High Violet

Silent Uproar — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:37:00 -0500

We knew The National were nearly complete with their Boxer follow-up. Accordingly, High Violet will be released on May 11th via 4AD. Check out upcoming tour dates on MySpace. [highviolet.com]

Infinite Arms from Band of Horses in May

Silent Uproar — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 11:31:00 -0500

As previously reported, Band of Horses are hard at work on the Cease To Begin follow-up. That album, titled Infinite Arms and produced by Phil Ek, will be released on May 18th through a yet to be named label (i.e., maybe not Sub Pop). Check out upcoming tour dates on MySpace. [myspace.com]

Massive Attack Announces North American Tour

Silent Uproar — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:26:00 -0500

Massive Attack have announced their first North American tour since 2006, in support of their new album, Heligoland. The trek kicks off May 7th in Toronto, ON and features mostly two-night residencies in major metropolitan areas (save a performance at Sasquatch). [massiveattack.com]

Hypnotized from Kid Static

Silent Uproar — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:21:05 -0500

Chicago-based Kid Static has posted his new album, Hypnotized, on Bandcamp for streaming and free download. [kidstatic.com]

Walter Schreifels Writes An Open Letter To The Scene

Silent Uproar — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:13:00 -0500

Walter Schreifels (Gorilla Biscuits, Quicksand, Rival Schools) will release a solo album, An Open Letter To The Scene, through Academy Fight Song on May 4th. Preview and download "Arthur Lee's Lullaby" in Music. In related news, a new Rival Schools album is indeed coming soon. [ifyoumakeit.com]

Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers Prep Mojo, Tour

Silent Uproar — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 23:44:00 -0500

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers have announced a North American tour around the release of a new album, Mojo, due this spring. The tour kicks off May 6th in Raleigh, NC and will feature My Morning Jacket, Crosby, Stills and Nash, Joe Cocker, ZZ Top, and Drive-By Truckers on various dates. Each ticket includes an MP3 download of Mojo on the album's release date. Stream the first single, "Good Enough," on Petty's website. [tompetty.com]

The Whigs In The Dark Pushed Back

Silent Uproar — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:52:00 -0500

Despite previous reports, The Whigs third album, In The Dark, will now be released on March 16th via ATO Records. Preview, stream and pre-order the full-length on the band's website. [thewhigs.com]

Our Inventions from Lali Puna in April

Silent Uproar — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:49:00 -0500

Munich' Lali Puna will return on April 1st with Our Inventions, their first album in five years, via Morr Music. Download album track "Remember" on the label's site. Faking The Books was released in 2004. [morrmusic.com]

Kaki King Readies Junior, Tour

Silent Uproar — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:07:02 -0500

Kaki King will release her fifth full-length, Junior, on April 13th via Rounder Records. The album finds King collaborating with "multi-instrumentalist Dan Brantigan and drummer Jordan Perlson" and is in contrast to 2008's Dreaming of Revenge. King has lined up a supporting tour in April and May. [myspace.com]

Minus The Bear Prep OMNI, Tour

Silent Uproar — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:47:00 -0500

Minus The Bear have signed to Dangerbird Records and will release a new album, OMNI, on May 4th. The effort was produced Joe Chiccarelli (The White Stripes, My Morning Jacket). The band will play SXSW and then hit the road in support of the full-length in April. [myspace.com]

The Places Between: The Best of Doves

Silent Uproar — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:37:00 -0500

After 12 years of musical service, Doves will issue a well-deserved The Places Between: The Best of Doves on April 6th through Astralwerks/Heavenly Recordings. The multi-disc release features singles, b-sides, rarities, unreleased tracks, videos and brand new songs. The album was sequenced by the band, so it's said to be "the definitive Doves 'Best Of.'" [dovesmusicblog.com]

Deftones Announce Diamond Eyes

Silent Uproar — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:44:00 -0500

After writing two albums, Deftones will finally release one, Diamond Eyes, on May 18th through Warner Bros. Records. You can download the first album track, "Rocket Skates," from the band for a limited time. If you miss out on the download, the full track is on YouTube. [deftones.com]

Tracey Thorn Readies Love and Its Opposite

Silent Uproar — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:38:00 -0500

Tracey Thorn (Everything But The Girl) will release her third solo album, Love and Its Opposite, through Merge Records on May 18th. The album features performances from Jens Lekman, Al Doyle of Hot Chip and Leo Taylor of The Invisible. Check out Thorn's new website for a download of the album track "Oh, The Divorces!" [mergerecords.com]

The Specials Schedule North American Tour

Silent Uproar — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:20:58 -0500

As previously reported, The Specials will tour the US in April for the time in almost 30 years. Dates and details can be found on the band's Facebook. [billboard.com]

Ben Folds Headlining Trek in March

Silent Uproar — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:17:33 -0500

Ben Folds has announced an East Coast headlining tour throughout March in continued support of 2008's Way to Normal. In Raleigh, Folds will be joined by the North Carolina Symphony. [livedaily.com]

Mark Ronson Reveals Introducing The Business

Silent Uproar — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:24:00 -0500

Mark Ronson has tapped Santigold, Scissor Sisters, Kaiser Chiefs and Miike Snow for his new album, Introducing The Business. Unlike 2007's Versions, this album features originals (some written with the artists Ronson previously covered). The album is expected in May or June. [nme.com]

Gogol Bordello Promote Transcontinental Hustle

Silent Uproar — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:18:00 -0500

Gogol Bordello will release their fifth full-length, Transcontinental Hustle, on April 27th. The album was produced by Rick Rubin and follows 2007's Super Taranta! The gypsy outfit will play a Tibet House benefit at Carnegie Hall on February 26th and return to North America in April and May. [livedaily.com]

Evelyn Evelyn Does Show Tunes

Silent Uproar — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:05:00 -0500

Dresden Dolls' Amanda Palmer and friend Jason Webley have formed an Americana show tunes group, Evelyn Evelyn. The first single from their self-titled full-length will be "My Space," which features gang vocals from "Weird Al" Yankovic, My Chemical Romance' Gerard Way, Andrew W.K., Tegan and Sara and Frances Bean Cobain, among others. Preview the album on MySpace. [twentyfourbit.com]

Bonnaroo 2010 Dates, Lineup Announced

Silent Uproar — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:59:00 -0500

Bonnaroo 2010 will take place in Manchester, TN on June 10-13th, 2010. The lineup includes Paul Simon, The Avett Brothers, LCD Soundsystem, Tori Amos and The National, among many others. [bonnaroo.com]

Jonsi to Tour North America in April, May

Silent Uproar — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:04:00 -0500

Jonsi will embark on a North American Tour in April and May, supporting his debut, solo album, Go (now due out April 6th). Check out a sneak preview of the stage production on Jonsi' website. [jonsi.com]

Owen Pallett Announces April US Tour

Silent Uproar — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:57:59 -0500

Owen Pallett (né Final Fantasy) has announced a US tour throughout April in support of his new album, Heartland. [myspace.com]

The Roots to Produce New John Legend Album

Silent Uproar — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:40:00 -0500

According to ?uestlove himself, The Roots will produce (and probably perform on) the next John Legend album, Wake Up Sessions, in its entirety. This is great news, but where's How I Got Over? [rapradar.com]

Frog Eyes Return with Paul's Tomb: A Triumph

Silent Uproar — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 11:20:00 -0500

Frog Eyes have inked a deal with Dead Oceans and will release Paul's Tomb: A Triumph on April 27th. The effort is reportedly a "thunderous, frantic, fiery return." Download "A Flower in a Glove" on the label's site. [deadoceans.com]

Dead Weather Tour, New Album in April?

Silent Uproar — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 11:14:00 -0500

The Dead Weather have announced a 13-date spring tour, kicking off April 5th in San Francisco. The tour comes at the heels of Jack White revealing to Triple J that the new Dead Weather album "should be out in April." As well, the new album is "bluesier and heavier" than their previous effort. [spin.com]