Posts by Glide

Following the release of Lost In The Dream, The War on  Drugs have decided to keep on the road and have announced another run of U.S. club shows (in bold below) The band has sold out shows at large venues all over the country, including multiple nights in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and […]

Andrew Bird will embark on a North American tour this summer with his band Hands of Glory (Tift Merritt, Alan Hampton (bass), Eric Heywood, (pedal steel) Kevin O’Donnell (drums)) including dates at Summerstage, Telluride, and Bonnaroo. The tour begins June 6th with a special live appearance on Studio 360 at the Brooklyn Academy of Music […]

Rich Robinson, founding member, songwriter and guitarist of The Black Crowes, has just released a new track, ‘In Comes The Night’ off his his third solo album The Ceaseless Sight (due June 3rd). Also announced, Robinson will be performing a string of US tour dates (below) this June in support of his upcoming 3rd solo […]

Lily Allen has announced that she will hit the road in September for her first North American tour in five years. The British pop singer is touring in support of her new album Sheezus, which was released to much critical fanfare on May 6th by Warner Bros. Records. In addition to the tour, which kicks off […]

The Replacements, Elvis Costello and Wu-Tang Clan are three of the headliners booked for Bumbershoot this year. The annual arts festival is presented on Labor Day weekend at Seattle Center, Aug. 30-Sept. 1. Other artists of note include Head and the Heart, Afghan Whigs, Bootsy Collins and Bobby Womack and Big Star’s Third, featuring an […]

On May 13, the Black Keys will release Turn Blue – the follow-up to 2011’s El Camino –  viaNonesuch. In support of the album, the band has announced a large U.S. tour with openers St. Vincent, Cage the Elephant and Jake Bugg opening on selected dates. Below, please check out the band’s “press conference” announcement and a full list of dates below. The Black Keys: […]

Superfly and A.C. Entertainment have announced three SuperJam lineups for this year’s Bonnaroo. One SuperJam starring by Skrillex and includes Big Gigantic with special guests Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, Robby Krieger (of The Doors), Zedd, Mickey Hart, Janelle Monáe, Warpaint, Chance the Rapper, Thundercat and more. Another one featuring Derek Trucks will include Chaka Khan, […]

Going into it’s fifth year, Hangout Music Fest can compete with the best of them. The three day festival (four if you include the Kickoff Party Thursday night) is located on the beautiful white sandy beaches of Gulf Shore, Alabama.

Arizona promoters Lucky Man Concerts and Stateside Presents have announced the inaugural Summer Ends Music Festival V.1 at Tempe Beach Park, Tempe, AZ on  Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, September 26-28. The all-ages events begin Friday at 4:30 p.m. (gates 3:00 p.m.), Saturday and Sunday and 1:00p.m.  (gates at 12:30 p.m.). 3 day-weekend tickets are available […]

Following the April 29 release of Indy Cindy, their first studio album in 22 year,  the Pixies have announced a second wave of North American dates that will include a special evening under the stars at the famed Hollywood Bowl on September 28. For registered members of Pixies Fan Club, ticket pre-sale begins today; the […]

After a successful inaugural year in 2013, Goldenvoice has announced the return of FIRST CITY FESTIVAL–a boutique music and arts festivalon Saturday, August 23 and Sunday, August 24. The 2014 FIRST CITY FESTIVAL lineup includes BECK, THE NATIONAL, THE NAKED AND FAMOUS, PHANTOGRAM, BEST COAST, DAWES, CULTS, COCOROSIE and LAKE STREET DIVE, along with 30 […]

Benjamin Booker made his national television debut April 30th on “Late Show with David Letterman.” The New Orleans based singer-songwriter performed  “Violent Shiver,” the first single from his self-titled debut album.  Produced by Andrija Tokic(Alabama Shakes, Hurray For The Riff Raff), the album will be released on August 19 via ATO Records in the U.S. […]

Topshelf Records and seminal ’90s indie-rock band Braid are pleased to announce the band’s first full-length studio album in 16 years titled No Coast. Being released on Tuesday, July 8, No Coast was produced by Will Yip and contains 12 of the most technically and lyrically creative songs ever penned by the Champaign-Urbana, IL- based […]

Michael Franti & Spearhead have announced the launch of the first-ever music and yoga lifestyle tour, Soulshine, featuring special guest artists SOJA, Brett Dennen, Trevor Hall, and acclaimed yoga teachers such as Canada’s Ryan Leier; additional yoga instructors TBA. Bridging daytime and evening experiences including live music, yoga, sustainable living activities and DJ performances, Soulshine […]

Taking place at the picturesque Camp Minglewood in Hancock, New York September 5th – 7th, 2014, Catskill Chill Music Festival unveils the lineup for their fifth anniversary, once again providing an intimate experience that delivers big name acts up close and personal in a secluded summer camp environment. A the top of this year’s artist line-up is Yonder Mountain String Band with special guest Allie Kral, The […]

Cardinal Releasing Ltd., MVD Entertainment Group, and Syndctd Entertainment are pleased to announce the U.S. release of The Life of Riley, the much-lauded feature documentary film on the extraordinary life of Blues legend B.B. King. The film will be in theaters nationwide starting on May 21st, on VOD June 1st, and on DVD, Blu-ray, and […]

Parquet Courts premiered their new song “Black and White” from their upcoming new album Sunbathing Animal on Late Night with Seth Meyers Tuesday night.  Sunbathing Animal is due out June 2nd in the UK/EU via Rough Trade.

Legendary British singer/songwriter Robert Plant has signed with Nonesuch Records, which will release his label debut later this year. Further details about the album, which will feature the Sensational Space Shifters band, will be announced shortly, as will upcoming tour dates. Robert Plant made his first commercial recordings in 1966. In 1967, he formed a […]

Jam Cruise 13 taking place January 6-11, 2015 has announced its lineup. This year’s cast will be spearheaded by Pretty Lights with a live band, Umphrey’s McGee,  The Word, Galactic and G Love & Special Sauce. The full lineup can be seen below. Most bands have two scheduled performances among multiple venues around the ship. […]

This fall the influential late ’90s indie rock trio American Football – Mike Kinsella (Cap’n Jazz, Owen, Owls), Steve Lamos, and Steve Holmes – will reunite for their first live shows since disbanding 15 years ago. The band will play September 28th at The Pygmalion Festival in Champaign/Urbana, IL, the site of the band’s formation […]