News on The Music, The Message

Eternalism Available Now

4:04pm today by Matt Zimmerman

Today’s the day! The Panic Division‘s superb new album Eternalism is available both digitally on iTunes, Amazon and my personal favorite Bandcamp. You can also order your physical copy here.

Colton has put his heart and soul into this record (as he has with all his past music) and I cannot stress enough how important it is to me and the other members of this site to support such a talented and down-to-earth musician.

The Shins B-Sides Lyric Video

February 6, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman

Watch the lyric video for The Shins‘ “September,” b-side to their latest single, “Simple Song, ” at Vimeo. The single comes from their new album Port of Marrow due out March 20.

You can also purchase both on a 7″ February 14.

Deep Sea Diver Song Premier

February 6, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman

Deep Sea Diver is premiering a new single, “You Go Running,” at their website. The song comes from their debut full length History Speaks due out February 24.

I spoke to Jessica (singer/guitar) last week so expect to hear the full interview soon and my review of the album. Sneak peek: album will be spinning until December and far beyond!

Edward Sharpe Announce Tentative Release Date

February 2, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman

Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros have announced they aim to release their new album May 29, 2012.

Dobson On The Cover Of Reverb

February 2, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman

Jessica Dobson, singer/guitarist of Deep Sea Diver and member of The Shins, is the cover artist for Reverb Magazine this month. Read the article and get excited for some new music coming your way this Monday, February 6.

mewithoutYou Interview

February 2, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman

Read an in-studio interview mewithoutYou did with Alternative Press talking about their upcoming fifth studio album.

Maps & Atlases Announce New Album

February 1, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman

Maps & Atlases will release their new album Beware and Be Grateful April 17 in the states. You can view a trailer for the album here.

Kiev 3-D Live Performance

February 1, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman

Watch Kiev perform “Small Kid/Tall Tree” from a recent 3-D live show at Vevo. The song comes from their EP Be Gone Dull Cage & Others.

Fans of Menomena and Radiohead tune in!

Lovedrug Tour Dates

January 31, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman

Lovedrug have new tour dates in support of their upcoming album Wild Blood due out March 6.

Keep checking the link for dates being added.

Get Yours While You Can Video

January 31, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman

Anthony Green‘s (of Circa Survive) new video for “Get Yours While You Can” is premiering today at MTVu. This is the lead single for his sophomore album Beautiful Things out now.

If you can spare the change, pick up the deluxe digital version which includes bonus tracks featuring Nate Reuss (fun.) and Chino Moreno (Deftones).

Father John Misty Video

January 31, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman

J. Tillman (former Fleet Foxes drummer) will release Fear Fun under the moniker Father John Misty May 1 via Sub Pop. You can watch the video for the single “Hollywood Forever Cemetery Sings” here.

Good Old War Video

January 30, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman

Good Old War‘s new video for “Calling Me Names” can be seen at MTVu. The song comes from their third full length Come Back As Rain due out March 6 on Sargent House. You can also download the song for free at Bandcamp.

See the band’s website for upcoming national tour dates with Family Of The Year and Belle Brigade.

The Panic Division Stream

January 30, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman

Hear a new Panic Division song entitled “The Miracle In You” at Youtube. The song comes from their third full length album Eternalism due out digitally and physically February 7.

You can pre-order your physical copy here.

Deep Sea Diver Speaks History

January 28, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman

Deep Sea Diver (featuring Jessica Dobson of The Shins) will release their debut full length History Speaks late next month. For a preview of the upcoming record and Jessica speaking on being a woman in rock n’ roll, head over Seattle Weekly’s blog.

Let me just say that although you don’t know them (yet), they are sitting right around the top of my most anticipated albums for 2012!

Sound Supply Is Here

January 27, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman

Favorite Gentlemen (Harrison, All Get Out), Polyvinyl (Someone Still Loves You, Boris Yeltsin), No Sleep (Into It. Over It.) and plenty of other great labels have teamed up to join in a new music revolution. Sound Supply is offering 10 full length albums from the band’s listed above in addition to Andrew Dost (fun., formerly Anathallo), Colour Revolt and still 4 more for only $15!

Go to the website linked above and watch the video for clips of all the music.

Get Hooked On Sharks

January 25, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman

You can join me in being obsessed with Sharks‘ new single “Arcane Effigies” by downloading it for free at Rolling Stone. The song comes from their new album No Gods due out March 20 on Rise Records.

Alt Press Winter Tours To See

January 25, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman

Alternative Press has named O’Brother/Junius a must-see Winter tour along with The Jealous Sound and Anthony Green/The Dear Hunter.

Speaking of Jealous Sound, don’t forget to check out their new album review to the right!

Vacationer Hits The Road

January 24, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman

Last year’s smash internet sensation Vacationer, which might or might not feature Ken from Person L/The Starting Line, will release a 3-song digital EP next Tuesday, January 31 followed by their debut full length March 20.

See the band on tour this spring. Dates can be found at their website.

Good Old War On The Road

January 21, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman

Good Old War will release their third full length Come Back As Rain March 6. They will support the album on the road with their first headlining tour in nearly two years. See the band’s website for dates and ticket details.

Pre-order the album at Hello Merch.

Sargent House: “Calling All Music Fans”

January 21, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman

Sargent House, management company and label extraordinaire,  has created a forum for trolls their dedicated fan base to discuss music and beyond.