[Updated: 7:07 P.M.]
NEWS:
- ISLANDS Announce Summer Tour
Canadian synth-poppers will kick off their trek on June 27 in Brooklyn. [Pitchfork]
- TOM PETTY AND THE HEARTBREAKERS Begin Tour
An early gig in Oakland shows the longtime hitmakers already in fine live form. [SPIN]
- 6 Best Moments of THE ROOTS‘ Picnic
Vampire Weekend, John Legend, Wu-Tang and more rock the Philly band’s annual hometown event. [SPIN]
- KINGS OF LEON Debut New Songs at Tour Opener
The Southern band’s 90-minute set in Atlantic City is a hit with fans. [SPIN]
- THE FLAMING LIPS to Release PINK FLOYD Covers Album on CD
Dark Side Of The Moon tribute, available digitally now, will be available physically June 28. [NME]
- KEITH RICHARDS to Release New Album with Side Project WINGLESS ANGELS
Rolling Stones guitarist and Jamaican singer Justin Hinds will release a collection of Rastafarian songs in September. [TheGuardian]
- Soul-Legend MARVIS STAPLES Collaborates with JEFF TWEEDY on New Album
The Wilco frontman produced and wrote songs for her September 14 release, You Are Not Alone. [Pitchfork]
- ELTON JOHN Performs At RUSH LIMBAUGH‘s Fourth Wedding for $1 Million
The openly gay and married star played for the conservative radio host, an outspoken opponent of gay marriage. [People]
- Ex-STEREOPHONICS Drummer Found Dead
Stuart Cable, 40, was discovered in his apartment in Wales Monday morning. [Wales Online]
- EMINEM Is “Rebuilding” Shady Records
Em is looking to sign “younger talent,” like rap group Slaughterhouse. [MTV]
- Portland Mayor Has a Portrait of MODEST MOUSE‘s ISAAC BROCK on His Wall
The painting shows the rocker wearing lederhosen and standing in front of a giant boar! [Portland Mercury]
- DANDY WARHOLS Plan Greatest Hits Album
The Capitol Years 1995-2007, out in July, features 14 of the Portland, OR, rock group’s biggest hits. [Dandy Warhols]
MP3s & VIDEOS:
- WATCH: SUPERCHUNK In the Studio
Check out footage of the group recording their ninth LP, Majesty Shredding, out September 14. [Vimeo]
- WATCH: ARCADE FIRE Play New Songs at Tiny Gig
The indie kings unveil The Suburbs tracks for 50 lucky fans in Montreal! [SPIN]
- LISTEN: GASLIGHT ANTHEM‘s Entire New Album
The New Jersey band’s June 15 release, American Slang, is streaming online now! [SPIN]
- WATCH: MTV MOVIE AWARDS Highlights
Check out the must-see performances, skits, and more from Sunday night’s ceremony in Los Angeles. [SPIN]
- WATCH: SLEIGH BELLS Score New Fitness Video
Brooklyn noise-poppers help viewers burn calories in a new legs & butt workout clip! [YouTube]
- WATCH: BON IVER‘s JUSTIN VERNON Performs as Blues Duo SHOUTING MATCHES
Falsetto folk rocker dresses like a Blues Brother and plays with Peter Wolf Crier’s Brian Moen in Wisconsin. [YouTube]
- WATCH: KATE NASH Debuts Circus Video
The Brit songstress’ boyfriend, Cribs frontman Ryan Jarman, wears a wig in the circus-style clip for “Kiss That Grrrl.” [SPIN]
- DOWNLOAD: COLDPLAY Bassist’s Side Project APPARATJIK Releases Free EP
Get their debut release — 4 Can Keep A Secret If 3 Of Them Are Dead — now. [Eye On Committee]
- WATCH: BECK, ST. VINCENT, LIARS Cover INXS
Check out the latest installation of Beck’s Record Club Series: a cover of the Aussie band’s tune “Mystify.” [Beck]