M83, "Midnight City"

A day where I can post new music from M83 is a good day.  Here’s a taste of whats to come off the upcoming Oct. 18th double-album (Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming) release from French artist Anthony Gonzales (aka M83).  ”Midnight City” is a “humid, adrenaline-drive dreamlike track” featuring a sample which upon 2nd and 3rd listens, melds better into the song.  There also might be a saxophone solo in there.  Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming is about awakening, craving, and conquering, and pushes into new vocal territory for M83.  The new record promises experiments in different ways of singing, ranging from a spectral breathy whispers to a howling screams. Gonzalez describes the record.  “I think it is a reflection of my 30 years of being a human being.  It’s a compilation of all my previous music together.  It’s a retrospective of myself.”  -Anthony Gonzalez

The album was produced by Justin Meldal-Johnsen (Beck, NIN, The Mars Volta, Goldfrapp) and features Brad Laner (from 90’s band Medicine) on guitar, Morgan Kibby (White Sea) on vocals again (like on Saturdays=Youth) and guest vocals from Zola Jesus.

Beirut - Rip Tide

Zach Condon and his experimental baroque wonder Beirut are back with a new album “Rip Tide”, and you can stream it in its entirety now. Head on over to NPR right here to check the album out. An early listen brings the verdict that Condon and crew have applied quite a bit of restraint with the new LP. While the classic horn accompaniments and old-world fascination still ring through on the album, Condon seems to have simplified things and kept the mix a bit simpler. Give her a listen!

Grouplove - Never Trust A Happy Song

I can't seem to get enough of this catchy little band, Grouplove!  Grouplove's full length debut album 'Never Trust a Happy Song' will be released on September 13th via Canvasback Music/Atlantic.  The song from the video above "Itchin on a Photograph" is the first track off the upcoming cd and I can't stop "itchin" for more of these guys!!!  Check them out and below you will find upcoming tour dates as well!  I'll be catchin or itchin something when they get to Dallas!!!  Enjoy!!

Grouplove Tour Dates:
7/31, Woodford, Australia (Splendour in the Grass)
8/2, Melbourne, Australia (Corner Hotel)
8/3, Sydney, Australia (Oxford Art Factory)
8/6, Chicago, IL (Lollapalooza)
8/14, San Francisco, CA (Outside Lands)
8/26-28, Reading, England/Leeds, England (Reading and Leeds)
9/5, London, England (XOYO)
9/9, Washington, DC (Black Cat)**
9/10, Philadelphia, PA (North Star)**
9/13, Boston, MA (Brighton Music Hall)**
9/14, New York, NY (Bowery Ballroom)** Record Release
9/16, Chicago, IL (Subterranean)**
9/19, Denver, CO (Larimer Lounge)
9/22, Los Angeles, CA (Wiltern Theatre) supporting Two Door Cinema Club
9/23, San Francisco, CA (Warfield) supporting Two Door Cinema Club
9/24, San Diego, CA (House of Blues) supporting Two Door Cinema Club
9/28, Portland, OR (Peter's Room)
9/30, Seattle, WA (Vera Project)
10/1, Vancouver, BC (Electric Owl)
10/5, Minneapolis, MN (The Varsity)*
10/6, Madison, WI (The Frequency)*
10/11, Nashville, TN (Mercy Lounge)*
10/13, Atlanta, GA (Masquerade)*
10/15, Pensacola, FL (DeLuna Fest)*
10/17, New Orleans, LA (One Eyed Jacks)*
10/20, Austin, TX (Emo's)*
10/21, Dallas, TX (Prophet Bar)*
10/22, Houston, TX (Fitzgerald's)*
10/25, Tucson, AZ (Congress)
10/26, Los Angeles, CA (El Rey Theatre)

* w/ special guests Belle Brigade
** w/ special guests Young Man