To many, the break-up of The Libertines six years ago was an overwhelming disappointment and left an immense hole in the then large resurgence in the British indie rock climate. After two instant-classic records, Up The Bracket and The Libertines, the band was making huge strides in the post-punk and garage rock revival scenes. Despite the band’s critical and commercial success, however, tensions between the two frontmen, Carl Barât (vocals/lead guitar) and Pete Doherty (vocals/rhythm guitar) as well as Doherty’s obvious addictions led to their abrupt demise.
Following six years and a slew of solo/side-projects from all four members of the band, The Libertines have decided to make amends and reunite. First on the agenda are highly anticipated special appearances at the Reading and Leeds Festivals. Lets hope Carl and Pete keep it copacetic this time and old Petey stays clean (ha, right).
It can be said, without a shred of doubt, that Godspeed You! Black Emperor was one of the most influential instrumental rock bands. To this day, the Canadian post-rock pioneers (active during 1994-2003), are widely regarded as a seminal symbol of the genre and tremors of their style and innovation are felt to this day.
Shockingly, the band has abruptly announced an end to their almost decade-long hiatus and will be getting a running start with a headlining/curating slot on the Nightmare Before Christmas event presented by All Tomorrow’s Parties in Minehead, England on December 3-5. The lineup also includes: Bardo Pond, The Ex, Deerhoof, Tim Hecker, Mike Watt and Scout Niblett. According to the band’s announcement, a slew of European/U.K. dates and a small 9-date trek through America are also on the horizon.
Ann Arbor native Andrew Mayer Cohen, better known as Mayer Hawthorne is steadily on his way to becoming a household name. The minstrel of soul turned heads with his breakthrough debut record, A Strange Arrangement, and as a result, has already circumnavigated the globe sharing his retro-inspired brand of pop with sold-out crowds.
To commemorate the end of his two-month U.S. tour (which wraps up at The Warfield Theater on April 15th with indie juggernauts, Passion Pit), record label Stones Throw, Bay area street clothiers HUF and design artist Freegums have collaborated on an exclusive tee and USB drive pack to be sold at a special release party. The heart-shaped USB drive comes pre-loaded with Mayer Hawthorne’s cover of Tony Bennett’s classic, “I Left My Heart in San Francisco”.
Peep the music video for the track here:
Stones Throw x HUF x Freegums Release Party:
DATE: Thursday, April 15th - 10pm - 2am
LOCATION: Eve Lounge - 575 Howard St, San Francisco, CA
PERFORMANCES: DJ Sets from Mayer Hawthorne & Sake 1
(Hosted by Fran Boogie, Donwill & Trackademicks)
Pictures of the collaboration pack after the jump: (more…)
Broken Bells has announced a slew of shows spanning North America in support of their self-titled debut. The group, comprised of Shins vocalist/guitarist James Mercer and producer extraordinaire Danger Mouse, has seen a great deal of praise in the short amount of time since their indie pet project has dropped and performed a few one-offs (most recently at SXSW). Supporting Broken Bells is the up-and-coming San Francisco-based Morning Benders.
Broken Bells Spring Tour:
05-18 San Diego, CA - Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay *
05-19 Los Angeles, CA - Henry Fonda Theatre *
05-21 San Francisco, CA - Regency Ballroom *
05-24 Portland, OR - Wonder Ballroom *
05-25 Seattle, WA - Showbox at the Market *
05-26 Vancouver, British Columbia - Commodore Ballroom *
05-29 Denver, CO - Gothic Theatre *
05-31 Chicago, IL - Vic Theater *
06-01 Detroit, MI - St. Andrews Hall *
06-02 Toronto, Ontario - Queen Elizabeth Theatre *
06-04 Boston, MA - RoyaleNightClub *
06-05 New York, NY - The Fillmore New York at Irving Plaza *
06-06 Philadelphia, PA - Electric Factory *
06-07 Washington, DC - 9:30 Club *
06-10 Atlanta, GA - Center Stage *
06-11 Athens, GA - 40 Watt Club *
* with the Morning Benders
Check out the music video for the band’s single, “The High Road”:
Hip Hop Congress at U.C. Irvine has been busy coordinating the Urban Arts Festival alongside their student government.
This year, Urban Arts Festival will be a mixture of many things: cyphers, sales of emerging fashion brands, a dance showcase, live and interactive entertainment, all topped off with a hip hop concert featuring live-show rockers Zion-I and the ever talented Aloe Blacc.
Honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the event entitled “Reigniting the Dream” will kick off on Thursday, January 21st, with on-stage performances from nationally-recognized artists Ise Lyfe, One Be Lo, Uncultivated Rabbits, and Ladies Room at the Crystal Cove Auditorium at 6 pm. The performances will follow with the March of Dreams and an en masse drum circle and cultural dance celebration on Ring Road at 8 pm, where all are welcome to join. On Friday, January 22nd, the celebration will continue as we “Live the Dream” at the flagpoles at noon, with various performances by dance crews and bands, as well as food sold by the traveling gourmets of Kogi Truck.
If your group includes a drumming or cultural dancing group of any kind, we are inviting your group to participate in the commencement of the drumming. And of course, everyone is welcome to bring their own preferred percussive instruments to join the celebration.
Boarding Pass Live @ The Glass House (Pomona, CA) “Shame” / “Ink My Whole Body” Live @ The Glass House
Saturday, January 2nd 2010:
Let’s keep this recap simple: Shit was smacken’, if you don’t believe, peep the videos. This is how EOLA is bringin’ in the new decade, believe it. Packed out crowd skunking up the Glass House rocking with the Taylor Gang & UTB Life$tyle posse. If you missed it, expect our mans Wiz Khalifa back in a big way this Spring.
The whole U.T.B. & EOLA fam rocked - repping the Inland real hard.
Here at East of L.A. we’re full steam ahead for the new decade, being so we decided to put together the most smashing event we could put together. The Taylor Gang Life$tyle Concert will premier the new collaboration clothing line between Moreno Valley’s U.T.B. Lifestyle and Wiz Khalifa’s Taylor Gang. To kick off the venture, EastofLA.com & U.T.B. Lifestyle are holding an exclusive live concert performance at the legendary Glass House Pomona. This show is designed for all the die hard west coast fans of North America’s hottest independent Hip Hop artist, Wiz Khalifa. The concert is open to all ages and the tickets are very accessible at $15.00 via Ticketmaster.com - not to mention a Taylor Gang Afterparty for the grown folk.
Saturday Jan 2nd 2010 In-Store Meet N’ Greets w/ Wiz Khalifa:
2:00pm - Society Boutique Riverside, CA
4:30pm - Humidor Boutique Upland, CA
*Tickets will be available at instores - CASH ONLY Flyers + Additional Info
TGL$ Afterparty:
18+ $5 w/ Glasshouse Wristband
1 Block away from Concert - 10pm-2am
340 S. Thomas St.
Pomona, Ca 91766 Flyer + More Info
The Good Life alum Chali 2na and Aceyalone join forces bring you a night of great Hip Hop. Hosted by Rakaa Iriscience (of Dilated Peoples) this is destined to be a great event.
For tickets visit or call the Roxy Box office
Box Office: (310)278-9457
The Roxy Theatre
9009 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles,CA
Tickets are available through The Roxy Box Office, Monday through Friday, 12:00p - 6:00p. Tickets and Will Call are also available 15 minutes before doors open until approximately 30 minutes after the last band goes on. You can buy Tickets by Walk-Up or by Phone. All tickets are final sale. No refunds no exchanges.
The Libertines Reunite
