Kyle Gilkeson

Dessa to tour East Coast and Midwest in November

With her new record, Castor, The Twin, out now, Doomtree spoken-word artist Dessa will hit the road in November, playing seven dates…

Contest: Win a weekend pass to Moogfest 2011

Let the neon-clad masses have their buzz bands and watery beer in the discomfort of the hot summer sun; we'll…

Contest: Win a five-day pass to CMJ 2011

From October 18 – 22, New York City's finest venues, nightclubs, and theaters will be taken over by musicians, music-industry professionals,…

A Place To Bury Strangers signs to Dead Oceans

Noise-rock trio A Place To Bury Strangers has signed to Dead Oceans and will release a new EP in early 2012.…

This Week’s Best Single: Trash Talk’s Awake

Trash Talk: Awake (True Panther, 10/11/11) Trash Talk: "Awake" Most bands are content to squeeze a couple of songs onto…

Concert Photos: Battles @ The Vic (Chicago, IL)

Descending once again upon the Windy City, Battles brought its three live members — drummer John Stanier, multi-instrumentalist Ian Williams, guitarist/bassist Dave…

Russian Circles announces North American tour in support of new album, Empros

Empros, the new album from Chicago-based instrumental-rock trio Russian Circles, will be released 10/25 via Sargent House. Just a week…

Video: DJ Shadow’s “Border Crossing”

Watch the political, grindhouse-style video for "Border Crossing," a track from DJ Shadow's recently released album, The Less You Know, the Better…

Guest Spots: Chris Connelly’s track-by-track breakdown of Artificial Madness

Chris Connelly: Artificial Madness (Relapse, 11/8/11) Chris Connelly: "Wait for Amateur" [audio:https://alarm-magazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Chris_Connelly_Wait_for_Amateur.mp3|titles=Chris Connelly: "Wait for Amateur"] Chris Connelly, formerly a…

Watch the making of Battles’ My Machines video

Have you seen the video for Battles' Gary Numan-fronted song, "My Machines"? Enjoy the epic man-vs.-escalator drama here. And then watch the making-of video…

Calexico to release limited-edition vinyl box set of tour albums

Over the years, Tuscon-based alt-country band Calexico has self-released eight exclusive, tour-only albums. But now, the band will make that…

Scott Kelly announces fall US tour with Jay Munly and Bob Wayne

Neurosis guitarist Scott Kelly will hit the road this fall for a 16-date solo acoustic tour, with support from folk/country…