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News Bits: John Lydon Lands BBC Gig, Prince Covers Pearl Jam + More

Diffuser.fm Staff — Fri, 24 May 2013 21:17:32 +0000

John Lydon and Primal Scream’s Bobbie Gillespie are among those taking over Jarvis Cocker’s BBC show this summer. [Contact Music] Not even Prince is immune to grunge nostalgia. [Consequence of Sound] Best-ever Swedish metal cover of a Depeche Mode classic? Probably. [Stereogum] Brooklyn is getting a new “kid-friendly” rock venue. ‘Cause you’re never too young [...]

Grizzly Bear Deliver 'Yet Again' on 'Ellen' [Video]

Gina Vespa — Fri, 24 May 2013 19:33:58 +0000

We’ve already seen Brooklyn-based indie-rock greats Grizzly Bear perform on ‘Leno,’ ‘Letterman’ and ‘The Colbert Report,’ and now, they can add another TV appearance to the list. They took the stage of ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ last month to play ‘Yet Again,’ and the clip surfaced today (May 24). Check it out above.

Shout Out Louds Play 'Leno,' Perform 'Walking in Your Footsteps' [Video]

Gina Vespa — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:33:25 +0000

Last night (May 23), Swedish indie rockers Shout Out Louds stopped by ‘The Tonight Show With Jay Leno’ to play ‘Walking in Your Footsteps,’ a track from their recent studio release ‘Optica.’ Tune in at the 37-minute mark of the clip above to watch their live performance.

Queens of the Stone Age Play '…Like Clockwork' Songs + More in L.A. [Video]

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:17:01 +0000

Queens of the Stone Age heralded the release of ‘…Like Clockwork,’ out June 4, by playing a gig full of new tunes last night (May 23) at the Wiltern in Los Angeles. The event was broadcast live for NPR, and thanks to the wonders of the web, you, too, can enjoy it whenever and wherever [...]

10 Best Iron & Wine Songs

Philip Cosores — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:00:27 +0000

Since signing with Sub Pop in 2002, Iron & Wine, the recording moniker of Southerner Sam Beam, has been one of music's more unlikely success stories. Beam's early tunes were sung in a near whisper, allowing the singer and the listener to bond over shared nostalgia, memories of lost love and acceptance of the idea that life's joys require sorrow.

American Express Small Business Saturday Commercial – What's the Song?

Gina Vespa — Fri, 24 May 2013 10:27:44 +0000

American Express strives to “make shopping small huge” in its new commercial for Small Business Saturday, the “holiday” that falls between Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The ad features ‘Hard Worker’ by indie-folk greats the Avett Brothers. The tune appears on their 20-track disc ‘Mignonette,’ which dropped back in 2004 via Ramseur Records. In a [...]

News Bits: Daft Punk Get a Race Car, Washed Out Prep Sophomore Set + More

Diffuser.fm Staff — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:49:40 +0000

How could Daft Punk possibly get more awesome? By getting a race car! [Pitchfork] Washed Out isn’t washed up. They’ve got another album on the way. [Stereogum] M.I.A. won’t be able to keep her custody woes private. [Contact Music] Sting‘s daughter is apparently a really good actress. [Ultimate Classic Rock] Take a trip to the [...]

LG Electronics 2013 Commercial – What's the Song?

Gina Vespa — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:55:42 +0000

In the new LG Electronics commercial, a woman embarks on a dreamlike journey through the clouds and uncovers a number of flawless home appliances along the way, including the perfect dishwasher, oven, refrigerator and washing machine. The charming tune featured in the 30-second clip is ‘Littlest Things’ by Lily Allen, who is now professionally known as Lily Rose Cooper.

Rare Smiths Live Footage From 1988 Documents Morrissey's 'First Solo Show' [Video]

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:39:15 +0000

If you’ve got 40 minutes and you love the Smiths, well, we’ve got something that will blow your mind. Rare footage of a gig that former frontman Morrissey played with the band in 1988 — after they’d split up and he’d embarked on a

Primavera Sound 2013 Reveals Webcast Schedule

Gina Vespa — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:25:45 +0000

If you don’t have tickets for Barcelona’s Primavera Sound festival this weekend, don’t be too upset — you can catch a number of performances via a YouTube live stream. Starting today (May 23), the webcast will broadcast sets from such top-name acts as Tame Impala, Dinosaur Jr., the Postal Service and Grizzly Bear, plus many more. Check out the complete schedule below.

'The Michael J. Fox Show' Trailer – What's the Song?

Gina Vespa — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:49:14 +0000

The upcoming NBC series ‘The Michael J. Fox Show’ centers around Mike Henry’s (Michael J. Fox) battle with Parkinson’s disease, as the illness forces him to leave his beloved career as a news anchor. Paired with the trailer for the brand-new show is ‘Float On’ by Washington-based indie-rockers Modest Mouse.

UGG Spring 2013 Commercial – What's the Song?

Gina Vespa — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:24:31 +0000

UGG is ready for summer with its new line of ‘Indah’ slip-on flats. The commercial for the designer shoes portrays a woman dancing slowly through a dark room, popping balloons with an umbrella. What’s the song in the charming ad? The catchy tune is ‘Skyscraper’ by London-based duo Elephant, featuring Amelia Rivas and Christian Pinchbeck, [...]

Caveman, 'In the City' – New Video

Gina Vespa — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:01:01 +0000

In Caveman’s new video for ‘In the City,’ you may see a couple of familiar faces, as Julia Stiles and Fran Kranz take a charming tour of New York City. Their happy, carefree outing becomes much darker and more sinister as the day unfolds. Watch the riveting clip above, and keep an eye out for the surprising twist at the end.

News Bits: David Bowie Honors Fallen Bassist, QOTSA Head to 'Letterman' + More

Diffuser.fm Staff — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:34:00 +0000

David Bowie has paid tribute to ‘Ziggy’-era bassist Trevor Bolder, who died yesterday (May 21). [NME] David Letterman has ordered a double-shot of Queens of the Stone Age. [Loudwire] Boards of Canada sure know how to hype an album. [Consequence of Sound] What Kink is prepping a new solo album? Hint: It’s a Davies. [Ultimate [...]

Edward Sharpe + the Magnetic Zeros, 'Better Days' [Listen]

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:10:34 +0000

Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros have dropped the new song ‘Better Days’ from their forthcoming self-titled third studio album, due out July 23. “These songs mean everything to me,” said frontman Alex Ebert (Sharpe’s not a real person), who produced the album. “It’s the rawest, most liberated, most rambunctious stuff we’ve done.” So how [...]

Beacon, 'Drive' – New Video

Beth Kellmurray — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:54:59 +0000

Beacon became a band to watch following their two EPs ‘No Body’ and ‘For Now,’ and now they have released a video for ‘Drive,’ the fourth track off their debut full-length, ‘The Ways We Separate.’ Brooklynites and former art students, Thomas Mullarney and Jacob Gossett have created a distinctly dark and mysterious R&B sound, and it pairs well with the Will Joines-directed clip. “My heart’s grown cold from being alone,” Mullarney croons in the song -- and from the passenger seat of a car in the smoky clip.

Japanther Talk Politics, Eating Healthy, Art Research + More

Devon Antonetti — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:30:22 +0000

Noisey punk duo Japanther is undoubtedly more about the live experience than your typical rock band. While some groups rely on smoke and mirrors onstage, bandmates Matt Reilly (bass, keyboard, vocals) and Ian Vanek (drums, vocals), who met at art school in Brooklyn, would rather play atop New York City bridges (and almost get arrested for it) or enlist synchronized swimmers to do the work of traditional backup dancers. They even played a 84-hour marathon set on a spinning platform for a piece called 'It Never Seems to End.'

Sharks Discuss New 'Selfhood' Album, Morrissey's Glam Period and a Possible U.S. Move

Kenneth Partridge — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:45:32 +0000

Early in his recent chat with Diffuser.fm, Sharks singer and guitarist James Mattock revealed that his band is plotting a trip to America -- and not just to tour. The U.K. foursome is thinking of relocating, and while their sound owes much to homegrown influences -- the Clash, most notably -- such a move would make sense. Sharks' biggest tours have been with American roots-punk heavies Social Distortion and the Gaslight Anthem, and they're arguably more popular here than they are at home. They're even signed to Oregon-based Rise Records, which recently released 'Selfhood,' their second full-length set of brisk pop-punk burners.

News Bits: Queens of the Stone Age Live-Streaming L.A. Show, Placebo Planning New Album + More

Diffuser.fm Staff — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:08:02 +0000

Queens of the Stone Age are live-streaming Thursday’s L.A. show. [NME] Stay tuned for album no. 7, plus a tour, from Placebo. [Contact Music] To celebrate their new record, the National have been rocking some tiny rooms. [Brooklyn Vegan] Get ready to buy all the Clash albums again — and like it! [Consequence of Sound] [...]

Hootenanny Festival 2013 to Feature Social Distortion, Old 97's + More

Gina Vespa — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:21:00 +0000

The Hootenanny Festival returns to Southern California’s Oak Canyon Ranch on July 6, and this year’s bash features Social Distortion, Old 97’s, Face to Face and more. Festival-goers will also enjoy performances by Murder by Death, Nashville Pussy, Phil Alvin & Exene Cervenka, Wheeler Brothers, Roger Alan Wade, Lindi Ortega, Gamblers Mark, Custom Made Scare, [...]