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theMIND shares new single + video

THEMIND SHARES NEW SINGLE + VIDEO VIA NOISEY

"PALE ROSE" PREMIERED VIA BBC RADIO 1'S HUW STEPHENS

SUMMER CAMP COMING SOON WATCH: theMIND - "Pale Rose" (Produced by THEMpeople)https://youtu.be/_tARBS1VyIE
Today, theMIND is sharing his second solo offering as a solo artist with a music video for his new song "Pale Rose". The Nathan Smith and Sebastian Sdaigui directed visual finds theMIND's character joining a group of women on a night of crime, debauchery, and mayhem in NYC. The song premiered last night on Huw Stephens' BBC Radio 1 show and the video arrived today with a profile by Noisey. 
Several weeks ago the Chicago-via-Philly artist emerged with his first artistic statement with the song "Mercury Rising" which was followed up with a stunning claymation video by NYC based artist and designer Kid Super. theMIND has been incubating in Chicago within the artist collective, THEMpeople. After featuring on songs with the likes of Chicago rappers Mick Jenkins and G Herbo, as well as Brooklyn's Kirk Knight (who also has a cameo in "Pale Rose"), theMIND is now stepping into the spotlight as a solo artist. TheMIND's first full length body of work, Summer Camp, will arrive in May. Stay tuned for more theMIND news and check out the first two songs out now on theMIND's Youtube and SoundCloud. 
Previously: TheMIND - Mercury Rising (Produced by THEMpeople)https://youtu.be/sqDFDgYIuSc



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Hope Sandoval & The Warm Inventions Share Music Video for "Isn't It True"

Hope Sandoval & The Warm Inventions 
Share Music Video for "Isn't It True" - WATCH NOW
 
Hope Sandoval & The Warm Inventions have shared the music video for "Isn't It True." The track was released as a limited edition 7-inch red vinyl record for Record Store Day. Released on their own label Tendril Tales, "Isn't It True" comes backed with "She's In The Wall", written and performed by The Warm Inventions partnership of Hope Sandoval (Mazzy Star) and Colm Ó Cíosóig (My Bloody Valentine) with additional musicianship from Jim Putnam (Rader Bros). The video montage for "Isn't It True" is a tribute to the late Richie Lee of Acetone and features images of lost and found memories....♡.
Watch "Isn't It True" HERE
www.hopesandoval.com

The Kills Share Music Video for "Heart Of A Dog" + Performing in LA Tonight

The Kills Unveil New Video For "Heart Of A Dog" On Coachella LiveStream - Watch Here
New Album Ash & Ice, Out June 3 on Domino
Performing in LA + Santa Ana This Week (Photo Credit - Kenneth Cappello)
The Kills unveiled the second music video from their highly anticipated fifth album,  Ash & Ice . "Heart Of A Dog" premiered on the Coachella festival live stream immediately before the band's blistering energetic performance Friday evening. The video was directed by Sophie Muller who has worked with the band in the past ("U.R.A Fever," "Cheap and Cheerful," "Last Days of Magic" and "Satellite").  Ash & Ice  will be released on June 3rd through Domino.
The band adds: We are very very especially pleased to release our new music video for "Heart of A Dog!" It was shot all day and into the night in Los Angeles by our dear friend, the tremendous talent, Sophie Muller. We love this video. We love it because it's fucking fun. Muscle cars and backflips. Palms trees and cacti. Dogs and dice. Neon and sunshine. We hope you love it as much as we do. VROOM VROOM. Love, The Kills.
Watch the video for 'Heart Of A Dog' HERE.  Over their almost decade-and-a-half career, The Kills have released four records. Each one a restless, reckless enigmatic art statement that bristled with tension, anxiety, sex, unstudied cool and winking ennui, yet not one of them sounded like the previous one.Ash & Ice is the follow up to 2011's critically lauded Blood Pressures and was five years in the making.
The Kills are performing to a sold out crowd in Los Angeles at the Mayan Theatertonight and in Santa Ana at The Observatory tomorrow. The band is also making stops in DC, Boston, Detroit, Chicago and more in May. Additionally, they announced a fall tour in Europe - general on-sale on Friday at 10am CET. All dates are listed below.
The Kills Tour DatesApril 18     Los Angeles, CA - Mayan Theatre (SOLD OUT)April 19     Santa Ana, CA - The ObservatoryApril 22     Indio, CA - Coachella (Sold Out)May 1         Amsterdam, NL - Melkweg (SOLD OUT)
May 3         Paris, FR -  La Cigale (SOLD OUT)May 4         London, UK - Village Underground (SOLD OUT)May 13      Atlanta, GA -  Shaky Knees FestivalMay 14      Washington, DC - 9:30 ClubMay 15      Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock ClubMay 19      Boston, MA -  Paradise Rock ClubMay 21      Toronto, ON -  Danforth Music HallMay 22      Detroit, MI -  St Andrew’s HallMay 23      Chicago, IL - Riviera TheatreMay 25      Minneapolis, MN - First AvenueMay 26      Kansas City, MO - Midland TheatreMay 27      Denver, CO -  Ogden TheatreMay 28      Salt Lake City, UT - The DepotMay 31      Vancouver, BC - Commodore BallroomJune 1       Seattle, WA - Showbox SoDoJune 2       Portland, OR -  Roseland TheaterJune 4       San Francisco, CA - Fox TheaterJune 9 - 12 Newport, UK - Isle of Wight FestivalJune 14     Clermont-Ferrand, France - La Cooperative De Mai
June 16     Madrid, Spain - Mad Cool Festival
June 29     Euch-Sur-Alzette, Luxembourg -  The RockhalJuly 1        Marmande, France - Garorock FestivalJuly 2        Normandy, France - Festival Beauregard
July 3        Belfort, France - EUROKEENESJuly 6        Kiev, Ukraine -  U-Park FestivalJuly 9        Moscow, Russia - Park Live FestivalJuly 14      Carhaix, France - Festival Les Vieilles CharruesJuly 15      Benicassim, Spain - BenicassimJuly 22      Byron Bay NSW, Australia - Splendour In The GrassAugust 6    Katowice, Poland - Off FestivalAugust 7    Prague, Czech Republic - RoxyAugust 8    Leipzig, Germany - TaubchenthalAugust 9    Copenhagen, Denmark - VegaAugust 11  Oslo, Norway - Oya FestivalAugust 12  Stockholm, Sweden - Way Out West FestivalAugust 13  Helsinki, Finland  - Flow FestivalAugust 18  Hasselt, Belgium - PukkelpopAugust 20  St. Polen, Austria - Frequency FestivalSeptember 29   Manchester, UK - Albert Hall*September 30   Glasgow, UK - O2 ABC*
October 1   Leeds, UK - Beckett Students' Union*October 2   Nottingham, UK - Rock City*October 4   Oxford, UK - O2 Academy 1*October 5   Bristol, UK - Anson Rooms*October 6   Birmingham, UK - O2 Institute 1*October 7   London, UK - Roundhouse*October 18  Paris, France - Olympia*October 22  Berlin, Germany - Tempodrom*October 23  Hamburg, Germany - Große Freiheit 36*October 25  Cologne, Germany - E-Werk*October 26  Munich, Germany - Tonhalle*October 27  Zurich, Switzerland - Volkhaus*October 29  Milan, Italy - Fabrique*October 31  Lyon, France - Le Radient*November 3 Lisbon, Portugal - Lisbon Coliseum*November 8 Nantes, France - Le Stéréolux*November 9  Brussels, Belgium - Arenbergschouwburg*
*on sale April 22nd at 10am local time

RUN THE JEWELS RELEASE NEW "LOVE AGAIN" VIDEO, DOMINATE COACHELLA

RUN THE JEWELS RELEASE STUNNING NEW VIDEO FOR "LOVE AGAIN (FEAT. GANGSTA BOO)"ANNOUNCE NEXT WEEKEND'S COACHELLA SET WILL BE BROADCAST VIA YOUTUBE'S NEW 360 LIVE STREAMING CAPABILITY
WATCH THE VIDEO HERE: https://youtu.be/Ks0GQ44xR4I

Run The Jewels have followed up their devastating main stage Coachella performance this weekend with the release of the official video for "Love Again (feat. Gangsta Boo)," from their groundbreaking sophomore album,  Run The Jewels 2 . Produced by JASH and Pulse Films for go90, the Ninian Doff-directed clip pairs beautiful high definition footage of butterflies and bumblebees engaging in colorful floral pollination alongside Killer Mike, El-P, and Gangsta Boo's playful and provocative sexual lyricism - a nearly NSFW nature mini-documentary. The duo shared some thoughts on their new video in this interview from the Coachella livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XZs9fi1JCI.Not only did festival fans get a sneak peak of the video live from main stage, they were also treated to a heartfelt video introduction for RTJ by presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders on the big screens, the debut of a fiery new song from the forthcoming  RTJ3  album, plus surprise appearances by Gary Clark Jr., DJ Shadow, legendary rapper Nas, BOOTS, Gangsta Boo, and Despot. The video then made its broadcast premiere on Coachella's livestream and on free mobile video app go90 immediately following Run The Jewels' phenomenal set. Adding to an already big weekend, the group once again participated in Record Store Day, following up last year's top-selling new RSD release with special Nick Gazin-designed cardboard VRTJ virtual reality viewers, as demonstrated in this video. The viewers help give fans access to the full immersive experience of RTJ's celebrated new VR video for their song "Crown," (available via the Coachella VR app and The New York Times' VR app for both iOS and Android). The video is also available in the recently launched HTC Vive headset. The group will be releasing an Art the Jewels virtual art gallery this spring with additional VR content to follow via their forthcoming VRTJ app, and also have a 7-camera VR shoot of their Coachella weekend 1 set in production.The viewers come paired with a download of the new song "Nobody Speak," a riotous collaboration with iconic producer DJ Shadow from his new album  The Mountain Will Fall , out 6/24 on Mass Appeal Records. The song will also be featured in next Sunday's season premiere of Silicon Valleyon HBO.Run the Jewels hits the desert again on April 23rd for weekend 2 of Coachella, with more surprise guests and a featured broadcast of their set on YouTube's new live 360 streaming capability, after which they return to the studio to complete their eagerly anticipated 3rd album, RTJ3 , due out this Fall.
WATCH BERNIE SANDERS' RUN THE JEWELS COACHELLA INTRO
https://www.facebook.com/therealrunthejewels/videos/vb.665814993476244/1097514653639607/?type=2&theater
READ MORE ABOUT THE "CROWN" VIDEO AND VRTJ AT MOTHERBOARDhttp://motherboard.vice.com/read/run-the-jewels-virtual-reality-music-video-behind-the-scenesWATCH RUN THE JEWELS & DJ SHADOW PERFORM "NOBODY SPEAK" AT COACHELLAhttps://youtu.be/OZiymsOX6ToWATCH RUN THE JEWELS PERFORM "BANANA CLIPPER" AT COACHELLAhttps://youtu.be/LBYtk0Q2o-sLISTEN TO "NOBODY SPEAK" HEREhttps://soundcloud.com/massappealrecs/dj-shadow-nobody-speak-feat-run-the-jewels
  Run The Jewels performing with special guest Nas at Coachella, photo by Grady Brannan
Run The Jewels performing at Coachella, photo by David Brendan Hall

Brian Jonestown Massacre tour starts in two weeks

The Brian Jonestown Massacre announce North American tour dates

April 2016Fri. 04/29 – Austin, TX, Levitation Festival
May 2016Sun. 05/01 – New Orleans, LA, One Eye Jack’sMon. 05/02 – Nashville, TN, Mercy LoungeTues. 05/03 – Columbus, OH, Newport Music HallWed. 05/04 – Cleveland, OH, Beachland BallroomThurs. 05/05 – Washington, DC, 9:30 ClubFri. 05/06 – Philadelphia, PA, Union TransferSat. 05/07 – Boston, MA, Paradise Rock ClubMon. 05/09 – New York, NY, Webster HallTues. 05/10 – Montreal, PQ, CA, Le TulipeThurs. 05/12 – Toronto, ON, CA, Danforth Music HallFri. 05/13 – Chicago, IL, MetroSat. 05/14 – Minneapolis, MN, First AvenueSun. 05/15 – Omaha, NE, The Waiting RoomTues. 05/17 – Denver, CO, Bluebird TheatreWed. 05/18 – Salt Lake City, UT, The DepotThurs. 05/19 – Missoula, MT, Top Hat LoungeFri. 05/20 – Edmonton, AB, CA, Starlight BallroomSat. 05/21 – Calgary, AB, CA, The Marquee Beer Market & StageMon. 05/23 – Vancouver, BC, CA, Commodore BallroomTues. 05/24 – Seattle, WA, Neumo’sWed. 05/25 – Portland, OR, Wonder BallroomFri. 05/27 – San Francisco, CA, The IndependentSat. 05/28 – San Francisco, CA, The IndependentSun. 05/29 – Los Angeles, CA, Teragram BallroomMon. 05/30 – Los Angeles, CA, Teragram BallroomWed. 06/01 - Phoenix, AZ, Crescent BallroomThurs. 06/02 - San Diego, CA, Belly Up

“The man behind the Brian Jonestown Massacre embodies a rock archetype: the wildly creative yet self-destructive genius. His prolific output includes more than 15 BJM albums …and this year alone includes a soundtrack to an imaginary French film, a short LP called Mini Album Thingy Wingy, and a drone-rock side-project with Toronto rock’n’roller Tess Parks. Every offering is invariably coloured by his reputation as a loose cannon.” – Rhik Samadder (The Guardian)

Press archive for The Brian Jonestown Massacre:  http://thebrianjonestownmassacre.com/press/english/





Check it out: http://thebrianjonestownmassacre.com/tour/

PINS Share Video For "Trouble" On The Line Of Best Fit

[image error] Share Video For “Trouble” On The Line Of Best Fit On North American Tour With The Subways Wild Nights  LP Out Now On Bella Union[image error]PINS North American Tour:4-15-16- Boston, MA – Brighton Music Hall*4-16-16- New York, NY – The Studio, Webster Hall*4-18-16 – Montreal, CA – Theatre Fairmount*4-19-16 – Toronto, CA – Mod Club*4-21-16- Cleveland, OH - Grog Shop*4-22-16 – Chicago, IL – Schubas Tavern*4-23-16- Minneapolis, MN – Triple Rock Social Club*4-26-16- Vancouver, CA – Media Club*4-27-16- Seattle, WA- Tractor Tavern*4-28-16- Portland, OR – Doug Fir Lounge*4-30-16- San Francisco, CA – The Chapel*5-2-16- San Diego, CA – The Casbah*5-3-16- Los Angeles, CA – The Troubadour** With The Subways
"The Manchester, England-reared all-female quartet Pins may be the talk of the indie scene - and look magazine-ready, to boot - but their ascent has been as uncontrived as their fuzzed-out, slightly melancholy sound."-The New York Times"Citing '90s groups like My Bloody Valentine and Jesus and Mary Chain as influences, the band takes a jangly, straight-ahead approach to alternative rock on "Young Girls" --NPR" They're just a very good rock band making very good rock music, taking a familiar stew of influences and just nailing the fuck out of them." --Stereogum"Young Girls," a sunny-day indie shuffler that flows perfectly in time for the gentle winds of spring" --FADER
Still on the heels of their successful second album  Wild Nights,  and amidst an extensive North American tour supporting The Subways, Manchester five-piece PINS have shared a dark, sultry video for track “Trouble” on The Line Of Best Fit.
As the song title suggests-and in true PINS form-the video hints at darkness and danger while simultaneously emitting playfulness, style and addictive guitar work.
The band says of the video: "Trouble is about doing something that feels good even though it might be bad for you. We took a blacked out photography studio and used different props and lenses to reflect that notion. We channelled our darkest thoughts and started rolling. It's dangerous, glitchy and distorted. You only ever get a glimpse. But you can't help but watch."
PINS earlier this year released their standout second album  Wild Nights , receiving great acclaim across media in the UK and US. The album was recorded in Joshua Tree at Rancho De La Luna with Dave Catching (QOTSA, Eagles of Death Metal) and Hayden Scott, and mixed in New York with Ben Baptie at Atomic Sound NYC (Mark Ronson).
This year has seen a packed out touring schedule for the band. Along with performing their own sold out headline shows, they have supported the likes of Sleater-Kinney, Drenge, Best Coast  and Mythopeoia III: Legs.
Listen To 'Molly' On Stereogum Watch 'Young Girls' On NOISEY Listen To 'Young Girls' On FADER Watch 'Too Little Too Late' On Dazed
Purchase Wild Nights Via iTunes

PINS are Faith Vern (vocals/guitar), Anna Donigan (bass), Lois Macdonald (guitar), Sophie Galpin (drums) & Kyoko Swann (synths/guitar).

Pearl Charles shares new video, announces Record Store Day releases + new tour dates

PEARL CHARLES SHARES NEW VIDEO FOR "PHASES"
ANNOUNCES PHYSICAL RELEASE OF SELF-TITLED EP VIA KANINE RECORDS & TRACK "PHASES" ON ALCOPOP! UK LABEL COMPILATION FOR RECORD STORE DAY
LAUNCHES CALIFORNIA TOUR DATES NEXT WEEKWATCH: "Phases" - https://youtu.be/ScdhkrmcR98
Following last year's release of her debut self-titled EP via Burger Records that introduced the native Angeleno's brand of effortless cool, Pearl Charles is back today to announce two Record Store Day releases. The first of those releases is the inclusion of her song "Phases" as part of the Alcopop! curated UK label compilation and the second of which is the physical release of her self-titled EP (previously only available on cassette and digital on Burger Records) via Kanine Records, which will include three bonus tracks. 
In conjunction with the announcement, Pearl Charles is sharing a new video for "Phases". The visual is directed by Davis Ayer who worked on the piece in collaboration with artist Evan Hawkins and depicts Charles strumming her guitar against a background of sea and moody spotlights, serene and ethereal. It also comes in advance of the string of shows throughout California that Pearl will be playing starting next week. Check out the video above now and see below for more on Pearl Charles and upcoming tour dates. 
Tour Dates: 

April 20  - Los Angeles, CA @ Standard HotelApril 24 - Los Angeles, CA @ EchoplexApril 28 - San Diego, CA @ Pour HouseMay 21 - Palms, CA @ Deserted, The Palms FestivalJune 11 - Sonoma, CA @ Huichica FestivalJune 19 - Topanga, CA @ KCSN, The Village
 About Pearl Charles:
At the young age of 23, Pearl Charles already has deep roots in the Los Angeles music community. An LA Native, Pearl embodied California rock and roll cool even before she took her natural position as a figure in the local music scene (and beyond). Pearl started logging miles on the road with her first band, old­timey Americana duo The Driftwood Singers, at age 18, followed by a lengthy stint drumming and singing in garage­-pop band The Blank Tapes. The Blank Tapes toured extensively and earned accolades from Rolling Stone and The New Yorker for their sunny lo-­fi surf rock. Along the way, Pearl collaborated with artists such as Jonathan Wilson, Stephen McBean (Black Mountain), Farmer Dave Scher (Beachwood Sparks) and Johnathan Rice, as well as toured extensively internationally, supporting diverse artists such as Father John Misty, Matt Costa, Thee Oh Sees, Kim Deal, The Growlers, Allah Las and Mystic Braves. Despite all of this, she managed to find time to earn a BFA in Music from CalArts.
Embarking on a solo career in 2015, Pearl is set to solidify her own name and place by releasing a 6 song debut EP on Burger Records this summer. Pearl recorded her self-titled EP track by track with a select group of producers and a little help from her friends, many of whom are notable LA musicians in their own right, including Joel Jerome (La Sera, Cherry Glazerr) and Taylor Locke (Rooney). Though she draws inspiration from the legendary scenes of the 60's and 70's, from Laurel Canyon to The Factory, from Haight-Ashbury to Muscle Shoals, she also counts contemporary artists such as Tame Impala, Mac DeMarco, Sharon Van Etten and Jenny Lewis as influences. Pearl Charles writes and sings songs with a distinctly unique voice, creating a sound that is both timeless yet undeniably here, now.
Pearl CharlesPearl Charles EP(Burger Records)July 28, 2015
1. Night & Day2. You Can Change3. Indian Burnout4. I Ran So Far5. What Can I Do6. Idea To Her7. Mind's A Mystery *8. Night & Day (Live in Los Angeles)*9. You Can Change (Live in Los Angeles)** Bonus Tracks

JOHN DOE’S VIDEO FOR “SUNLIGHT”

JOHN DOE’S VIDEO FOR “SUNLIGHT” PREMIERES ON
THE HUFFINGTON POST
ADDITIONAL TOUR DATES CONFIRMED
NEW ALBUM THE WESTERNER
OUT APRIL 29
BOOK DEBUT UNDER THE BIG BLACK SUN: A PERSONAL HISTORY OF L.A. PUNK  MAY 1
[image error] “Doe beautifully balances a rocker’s heart and a poet’s soul.”—Los Angeles Times
 “One of the warmest, most welcome voices in pop music. There’s a beseeching quality to his singing that draws you in with curiosity.”—NPR Music “…a winning platter of ‘60s inspired rock with a singer-songwriter twist.” —American Songwriter   John Doe’s official music video for “Sunlight” premieres today on The Huffington Post. Watch the video here: http://huff.to/1SbvE66. The song appears on Doe’s forthcoming album  The Westerner , which will be released April 29 via Cool Rock Records/Thirty Tigers. Doe callsThe Westerner his “psychedelic soul record from the Arizona desert.” To celebrate the release Doe will tour nationwide this summer with dates at Brooklyn’s Rough Trade, Seattle’s Benaroya Hall, Chicago’s City Winery, Venture’s Mission Park and Portland’s Doug Fir Lounge. See below for complete itinerary. Recently, Doe’s track “Go Baby Go,” featuring Debbie Harry, premiered on Stereogum and the official music video for “Get On Board” premiered on NPR Music, who says, “…colored with plenty of rock ‘n’ roll grit and reverb, Doe exhorts us to partake of a journey that’s both urgent and unavoidable, without getting too specific about the destination.”The album features ten new tracks from Doe with guest appearances from Chan Marshall of Cat Power, Debbie Harry of Blondie, Cindy Wasserman of Dead Rock West and Tom Brosseau. The Westerner was produced by Howe Gelb (Neko Case, M. Ward), Dave Way(Fiona Apple) and Doe. The album’s artwork was designed by Shepard Fairey and Aaron Hueyto support Native American rights via a campaign called Protect The Sacred, with additional photography by Jim Herrington. Of the record Doe says, “The Westerner is dedicated to Michael Blake, author of many books, including Dancing With Wolves, who was a scholar and advocate for Native American rights. He was also one of my best friends for over 30 years. Michael taught me how to ride horses (we knocked each other off them several times) and we taught each other about writing, music and art. Many of these songs are about him or use him as the main character. His presence has been with me throughout the making of the record. It’s a wild, spread-out, desert-like life that we’ve lived.” [image error] Doe’s first book,  Under the Big Black Sun: A Personal History of L.A. Punk , will be published on May 1 by Da Capo Press. The audio book will follow via Penguin Random House. The book explores the Los Angeles punk rock movement and its evolution to hardcore punk from 1977-1982, sharing chapter-length tales from the author along with personal essays from players in the scene. The book is written by Doe with the help of Tom DeSavia. Other contributors include twelve notable members of punk bands of the era. Fans can pre-order the book and album via Doe’s PledgeMusic page at http://bit.ly/1SWr2W5 with part of the proceeds going to Honor The Treaties. John Doe is a founding member of the seminal L.A. punk rock band X and the country spin-off band The Knitters. Doe’s solo career began with 1990’s Meet John Doe, followed byKissingsohard (1995), For the Rest of Us (1998), Freedom Is… (2000), Dim Stars Bright Sky(2002), Forever Hasn’t Happened Yet (2005), For the Best of Us (extended version in 2006),A Year in the Wilderness (2007), Country Club (a collaboration with The Sadies in 2009), A Day at the Pass (a collaboration with Jill Sobule in 2011), Keeper (2011) and most recently The Best of John Doe: This Far (2015) a compilation of Doe’s favorite solo recording moments. 
 JOHN DOE LIVEMay 1                                             Los Angeles, CA             Central Library-Mark Taper                          May 4                                             Los Angeles, CA                 The GRAMMY MuseumMay 17                                           Brooklyn, NY                                          Rough TradeMay 26                                           Seattle, WA                                           Benaroya HallJune 5                                             Chicago, IL                                              City WineryJune 7                                             Ann Arbor, MI                                               The ArkJune 8                                             Cleveland, OH                        Music Box Super ClubJune 9                                             Pittsburgh, PA                                 Club Café                   June 10                                           Philadelphia, PA                               World Café LiveJune 11                                           New Haven, CT                                           Café  9            June 12                                           Cambridge, MA                               Atwood’s TavernJune 15                                           New York, NY                                         City WineryJune 17                                           Vienna, VA                                            Jammin’ JavaJune 19                                           Chapel Hill, NC                Cat’s Cradle (Back Room)June 20                                           Atlanta, GA                                 City Winery AtlantaJune 23                                           Fountain Valley, CA                 Don The BeachcomerJune 24                                           Pioneertown, CA                             Pappy & Harriet’sJune 25                                           Venture, CA                                            Mission ParkJune 26                                           San Francisco, C              Great American Music HallJune 28                                           Portland, OR                                     Doug Fir Lounge 

SERATONES Perform on NPR's Tiny Desk!

SERATONES PERFORM ON NPR'S TINY DESK*PRESS HERE to watch!*
Debut Album Get Gone out May 6th via Fat Possum(Credit: Pooneh Ghana )"Shreveport, La.'s Seratones is a kick-ass rock band that has all the stage presence in the world." - NPR Music
"While there was more than enough great music [at SXSW]  - among those who excelled were...Seratones" -Wall Street Journal  "...right in the Southern rock wheelhouse...equal parts swagger and aggression." - Stereogum   "...['Take It Easy'] feels like a bold move. It's closer to a ballad than some might expect from the band, but it's one that tears at the soul with sharp teeth." - Consequence of Sound    "Chandelier' is a southern gothic garage rock jam that will have you buying a leather jacket and dreaming of the summer...Everything's coming up Seratones." - Noisey  Seratones will release their debut album Get Gone on May 6th via Fat Possum, and today the Shreveport, Louisiana natives share their Tiny Desk session for NPR Music. Packed with garage rock ferocity, gospel-trained vocals and general badassery, PRESS HERE to watch the band perform three tracks from their forthcoming record.   Fresh off of a SXSW run praised by New York Times, NPR Music, Wall Street Journal, and more, Seratones are currently on the road with The Dandy Warhols and will tour withThao & The Get Down Stay Down immediately after this run of shows. See below to find a show near you.     Led by powerhouse frontwoman A.J. Haynes whose thunderous vocals recall the grit of Janis Joplin and gospel of Mavis Staples, Seratones' debut is one of the best rock records you will hear in 2016. PRESS HERE to pre-order a physical copy of Get Gone now, and HERE to pre-order a digital copy.   Tour Dates- North American Dates in BOLD4/15/16     Cambridge, MA @ The Sinclair^4/16/16     Brooklyn, NY @ Rough Trade^4/17/16     Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club^4/18/16     Millvale, PA @ Mr. Small's Theatre^4/19/16     Louisville, KY @ Mercury Ballroom^4/20/16     Atlanta, GA @ Terminal West *4/21/16     New Orleans, LA @ One Eyed Jacks *4/22/16     Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live (Studio) *4/23/16     Austin, TX @ The Mohawk *4/24/16     Dallas, TX @ Trees *4/26/16     Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad *4/27/16     Phoenix, AZ @ Crescent Ballroom *4/28/16     Solana Beach, CA @ Belly Up Tavern *4/29/16     Los Angeles, CA @ The Regent Theater *4/30/16     San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore *5/2/16       Portland, OR @ Mississippi Studios5/3/16       Seattle, WA @ Barboza5/6/16       St. Paul, MN @ Turf Club5/7/16       Chicago, IL @ Hideout5/8/16       Cincinnati, OH @ MOTR Pub5/10/16     Detroit, MI @ Marble Bar5/11/16     Columbus, OH @ Big Room Bar5/13/16     Nashville, TN @ The Basement05/14/16   Little Rock AR @ White Water Tavern06/03/16   Richmond VA @ Friday Cheers+7/15-7/16  Louisville, KY @ Forecastle Festival7/15-7/16  Birmingham, AL @ Sloss Music & Arts Festival8/22/16     Hamburg, Germany @ Molotow8/23/16     Berlin, Germany @ Berghain Kantine8/24/16     Cologne, Germany @ Blue Shell8/25/16     Charleville-Mézières, France @ Cabaret Vert8/26/16     Leeds, UK @ Leeds Festival8/28/16     Reading, UK @ Reading Festival9/1/16       London, UK @ Lexington9/3/16       Dorset, UK @ End Of The Road Festival* w/ Thao and the Get Down Stay Down^ w/ The Dandy Warhols+ w/The Revivalists

KCRW Streaming Kid Congo & The Pink Monkey Birds Album 'La Araña Es La Vida'

Kid Congo & The Pink Monkey Birds New Album: La Araña Es La Vida
Now Streaming On KCRW (through 4/21)Out April 22nd via In The Red Records
Pre-order album here North American Tour Begins May 3rd
 Photo: Rick Marr Kid Congo & The Pink Monkey Birds' fourth and strongest album yet for In The Red Records, “La Araña Es La Vida”, summons the Mexican muse of The Great Spider Goddess of Teoticuhan, who sprouts hallucinogenic morning glories and protects the underworld, or in Kid’s eyes, the world of underground music.  Recorded at The Harveyville High School gym in Kansas, Guitar slinger and singer, the legendary Kid Congo Powers (The Gun Club, The Cramps, Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds), bassist Kiki Solis (Baby Baby Dance With Me, Knife in The Water, Rhythm of Black Lines), drummer Ron Miller (Switch Hitter, Up The Academy) are joined by Chicano, Mosrite playing guitaristMark Cisneros (Medications, Deathfix) on this self-produced ball of wax.  “La Araña Es La Vida” rocks n rolls it’s way thru a planet of Glamazons (Psychic Future), blisters with the tricks of a “Magic Machine” then gets to work out a low rider groove on “Chicano Studies”.  Tales of gender bending, disembodied heads, gente from La Puente and even a TCB-era, Elvis-inspired rave up on “Karate Monkey” is merely a smatter of the magic on this platter. A limited number of colored vinyl comes with a flexi disc; a cover of the Psychedelic Furs' “We Love You”, plus an original tune; “Anything To Say", with the CD featuring a bonus track; “Nasty Hat”, as well as completely different artwork from the vinyl. The world is a wild and woolly place and with “La Araña”, Kid Congo & The Pink Monkey Birds will continue to mirror it. Orale! Living La Vida Araña!
   
 LIVE SHOWS:
5/3/2016 San Diego CA Soda Bar
5/4/2016 Los Angeles CA Echo
5/5/2016 San Francisco CA Thee Parkside
5/6/2016 Portland OR Dante’s
5/7/2016 Vancouver BC Rickshaw Theatre
5/8/2016 Seattle WA Sunset Tavern
5/11/2016  Brooklyn NY The Bell House
5/12/2016 Washington DC Comet Ping Pong
5/13/2016 Philadelphia PA Kung Fu Necktie
5/14/2016 Pittsburgh PA Brillobox
5/15/2016 Cleveland OH Now That's Class
5/16/2016 Cincinnati OH MOTR Pub
5/17/2016 Chicago IL Schubas Tavern
5/18/2016 Detroit MI Lager House
5/19/2016 Toronto ON Silver Dollar
5/20/2016 Montreal QC Le Ritz
5/21/2016 New Haven CT Cafe Nine
5/22 Portland ME Space Gallery
5/23/2016 Providence RI Aurora