On February 12, Stones Throw Records will release In Living the True Gods, its second DVD collection of music videos. Its first such disc, Stones Throw 101, served as a visual primer for those unfamiliar with the label.
The Stone Hosts Two Matmos Sets
Abstract electronic duo Matmos will be playing two sets at Tzadik’s New York venue, The Stone, in February. Their most recent album, The Rose Has Teeth in the Mouth of a Beast, was released in 2006 on Matador.
Farmers Market Issue First Album Since 2000
Though the release of Farmers Market’s long awaited new album, Surfin’ USSR, is shrouded in mystery, there is one thing they would like to make clear: they are not an Axl Rose side project.
Iron and Wine optimistic of future and new album
Sam Beam, aka Iron and Wine, has been making quiet sound glorious since his 2002 Sub Pop debut The Creek Drank the Cradle. No synonym for “hushed” or “serene” has failed to be employed when describing Beam and his music.
Jacob Bannon Puts Archived Prints on Sale
Artist and hardcore vocalist Jacob Bannon (Converge, Irons) has announced the sale of silkscreen and giclée prints from the headquarters of Deathwish, Inc. Bannon commented via MySpace: “To put it bluntly, my plumber needs the money more than I need to keep these in my archives.”
Gallows US Tour Dates Announced
After a year of nonstop touring and a brief holiday break, the Watford, UK noise-punk quintet Gallows has announced another round of tour dates for the US.
The Story Of: The World’s Affair
The closest that Austin quintet The Story Of ever was to releasing a full-length album was its second studio effort, Trust in Amanita. Even then, the end result was eight short pop songs.
Heernt Announce Free Brooklyn Performance
Experimental jazz trio Heernt will be playing for free in New York this weekend. The group’s debut album, Locked in a Basement, combined electronic and indie rock sounds with strict jazz numbers.
Dillinger Escape Plan, Genghis Tron Level Crowd with Material New and Old
Last Wednesday’s Dillinger Escape Plan show at Chicago’s Subterranean featured none of the band’s legendary moments (fire blowing, running over people’s heads), but it did have a killer opener (Genghis Tron) and a crowd going completely ape shit.
The Stone Hosts Year-End Benefit
If 2007 didn’t include a visit to experimental performance space The Stone in New York’s East Village, then perhaps it’s about time for a visit. Artistic director John Zorn (shown left) is hosting a special year-end benefit and improvisation performance.
Winners Announced for 7th Independent Music Awards
Acting as more than a contest or competition, the Independent Music Awards help selected artists promote, market, and distribute their music. That help will be given in 2008 to the winners of their seventh annual selection, who were recently announced.