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Madlib Remixes Madvillainy, Curates BBE Comp

We don't want to call MF DOOM an unreliable guy. We like to imagine that instead of recording music he is sneaking around doing important stuff like hunting down Osama bin Laden or building seal habitats. Either way, the fact remains: The rumored ...

From DAVE MAHER, Pitchfork,  24 Jul 2008
Related Topics: Madvillain,  Osama bin Laden

Low Plan Late Summer Trek, "Evening With Low" Gigs

Photo by Nilina Mason-Campbell Low have revealed some tour dates at festivals, a museum, a previously mentioned Obama benefit, and even a "UFO Factory" to keep themselves busy this summer. Aside from the variety of venues, the most notable aspect of ...

From DAVE MAHER, Pitchfork,  24 Jul 2008
Related Topics: Barack Obama

Nadler, Vladislav Delay, Projectors Gal on Charity Comp

Music may be figuratively good for the heart, but forthcoming compilation Beaterblocker takes heart-benefiting a step further. According to a press release, Beaterblocker curator Ed Godden created the "experimental mixed genre compilation...in aid of ...

From DAVE MAHER, Pitchfork,  24 Jul 2008

Shellac Schedule Fall Tour

It used to be a Shellac tour was a rare occasion, but since just before the release of Excellent Italian Greyhound, Steve Albini and co. have toured regularly enough to be considered a functioning band. It's as if they realized people want to hear from ...

From DAVE MAHER, Pitchfork,  24 Jul 2008
Related Topics: Steve Albini

Dr. Dre Eyeing "November or December" for Detox

Not to be outdone by Axl Rose's hints at releasing Chinese Democracy this fall, Dr. Dre recently told USA Today [via Rollingstone.com] that he is "shooting for a November or December release" for his own oft-delayed masterwork, Detox. However, he ...

From DAVE MAHER, Pitchfork,  23 Jul 2008
Related Topics: Nas,  Lil Wayne,  Eminem,  50 Cent,  Snoop Dogg

Gorillaz Become Monkey for "Circus Opera" Soundtrack

Looking for an opera album to wedge between your mom's Josh Groban collection and your dad's Andrea Bocelli discography on the family CD shelf? Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett have got you covered. The Gorillaz masterminds will release the soundtrack to ...

From DAVE MAHER, Pitchfork,  23 Jul 2008
Related Topics: Damon Albarn,  Josh Groban,  Andrea Bocelli

Kanye Helps Iraq War Veterans in MTV Documentary

Kanye West will turn the spotlight from shoes and jewelry to more important issues when MTV airs a special called Choose or Lose and Kanye West Present: Homecoming. In the hour-long documentary, Kanye and MTV VJ Sway Calloway visit the homes of three ...

From DAVE MAHER, Pitchfork,  23 Jul 2008
Related Topics: Kanye West

Paul Westerberg Sells New Album for $0.49!

Shortly after the announcement of more remastered and expanded reissues from his old band, Replacements frontman Paul Westerberg provided us a study in contrasts: a new album released on the fly for less than the cost of a donut. The album is called 49: ...

From DAVE MAHER, Pitchfork,  22 Jul 2008
Related Topics: Paul Westerberg

M83 Schedule Fall North American Tour

Photo by Kathryn Yu M83 main man Anthony Gonzalez will return to North America this fall with a full band in tow to do justice to the widescreen grandeur of Saturdays = Youth. Supporting M83 on the tour will be School of Seven Bells, former Secret ...

From DAVE MAHER, Pitchfork,  22 Jul 2008
Related Topics: Anthony Gonzalez

Cut Copy Announce North American Tour With Presets

08-08 Copenhagen, Denmark - Little Vega 08-09 Oslo, Norway - Oya Festival 08-10 Zambujeira Do Mar, Portugal - Sudoeste Festival 08-15 El Ejido, Spain - Ola Festival 08-16 Brighton, England - Loop Festival 08-17 Helsinki, Finland - Flow Festival 08-24 ...

From DAVE MAHER, Pitchfork,  22 Jul 2008
Related Topics: V Festival

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