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The Pastels, ‘Illuminum Song’ [Listen]
Scottish indie-pop luminaries the Pastels, who last released a new album 16 (!!!) years ago, have shared the the sleepy, dreamy, wistful 'Illuminum Song,' the B-side of their recent 'Check My Heart' single. It's a soothing slab of Glaswegian pop that'll do wonders on those days when you're a bundle of frayed and frazzled nerves.
Phish Tickets the Cause of Murder-Suicide in Pennsylvania?
This sad story gives new meaning to the term "diehard fan," and we're not trying to be funny. Two men are dead following an apparent murder-suicide in western Pennsylvania. The cause of the tragedy, family members suggest, is several thousand dollars worth of Phish tickets. Yes, Phish tickets.
The xx, ‘Together’ [Listen]
The xx have contributed an original song to the soundtrack for the forthcoming film 'The Great Gatsby,' alongside the likes of Beyonce and Florence + the Machine. The xx's track, which they wrote for the film, is called 'Together' (listen below), and it clocks in at five-and-a-half minutes.
Ex-Yuck Singer Daniel Blumberg Shares New Hebronix Song ‘Unreal’
Daniel Blumberg has bolted from Yuck and is already fully immersed in his new project Hebronix. He has unveiled the title track from the forthcoming release 'Unreal,' and it's a swirling sprawl of moody indie rock with a gloomy guitar texture and tone. It's five minutes long, so there's a lot of layers of sound packed into that space.
Tegan & Sara, ‘I Was a Fool’ – New Video
In their new video for 'I Was a Fool,' which premiered today at Much Music, Tegan & Sara look over a heartbroken girl, played by 'Arrested Development' star Mae Whitman, as she cycles through the phases and emotions that accompany that universal situation. Whitman channels sadness, depression, tears, anger and rage.
Jack White Covers ‘Coal Miner’s Daughter’ [Listen]
Suspend the gender disbelief for a second and indulge in Jack White's grainy, sounds-like-vinyl cover of 'Coal Miner's Daughter.' He can't be a daughter, of course, but he sure brings plenty of grit to this Loretta Lynn classic.
Muse, ‘Panic Station’ – New Video
Muse transform into cowboy ravers in their new video for 'Panic Station.' Matthew Bellamy and co. swarm upon Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo, dressed in faux fur, spiked jackets and glasses that mimic screens. There are fringed chaps, too. They took that whole raver-cowboy thing seriously.
Divinyls Singer Chrissy Amphlett Dead at 53
Chrissy Amphlett, the lead singer of the Australian band the Divinyls, died on Sunday, April 21, at the age of 53. The singer, best known for the 1991 smash 'I Touch Myself,' reportedly died at home in New York City following bouts with breast cancer and multiple sclerosis.
Daft Punk Release ‘Get Lucky’ Feat. Pharrell Williams [Listen]
Daft Punk have finally released their new single 'Get Lucky,' featuring uber producer Pharrell Williams on vocals and guitarist Nile Rodgers. The song is the lead track from 'Random Access Memories,' due out May 21. After a serious dose of hype and "are they or aren't they?" leaks, the final product is upon us.
Fall Out Boy Play ‘Conan,’ Reference Spinal Tap On ‘My Songs Know What You Did In the Dark’
'This is Spinal Tap' never gets old. Fall Out Boy proved that last night (April 17) while performing their "comeback" hit 'My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark' on 'Conan.'