[Updated: 6:23 P.M.]
NEWS:
- EMINEM Does Surprise Performance in New York City
The Detroit rapper celebrates his album release with an unannounced set at a Red Bull freestyle battle. [SPIN]
- THE XX Announce Fall Tour Dates
Brit indie band play U.S. clubs in September and October with opener Warpaint. [Pitchfork]
- INTERPOL Play First Concert in Two Years
The New York City band debut new songs and members at their tour kickoff in Rochester, NY. [SPIN]
- ARCADE FIRE Add Second Madison Square Garden Date in August
Tickets to see the Canadian rockers in the famous arena go on sale June 23. [Merge Records]
- BUSH to Reunite in September for California Fest
Blink-182, Eminem, and Kiss will join the ’90s scrunge rockers. [SPIN]
- VAMPIRE WEEKEND Add Dates to Summer Tour
New York band extend their trek with Beach House and the Very Best into October. [Filter]
- JAY-Z, EMINEM Play on ‘Letterman’ Rooftop
The hip-hop heavyweights performance wil air on The Late Show Friday night. [SPIN]
- BECK, BOWIE, METRIC, MGMT on Summer Soundtracks
Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World, The Kids Are Alright recruit indie favorites. [SPIN]
- SLIPKNOT Bassist Died from Accidental Drug Overdose
The medical examiner also discovered that Paul Gray suffered from “significant heart disease.” [SPIN]
- WAVVES Debut New Songs at Tour Kickoff
The surf-punk outfit get a Toronto crowd pogo-ing, but also premiere some vulnernable ballads. [SPIN]
- New RADIOHEAD Album Almost Finished
Guitarist Ed O’Brien says they’re a “matter of weeks” away from finishing recording. [SPIN]
MP3s & VIDEOS:
- WATCH: CRYSTAL CASTLES‘ Creepy New Video
Ontario electronic duo’s video for “Celestica” features children playing instruments in a cemetery! [YouTube]
- WATCH: POP-PUNK STARS Form New Band
Check out in-studio video of Taking Back Sunday, Coheed, Hot Rod Circuit collaboration Terrible Things. [SPIN]
- LISTEN: GRANDADDY, EARLIMART Side-Project Track
Hear “Ghosts of Syllables,” a somber yet rockin’ tune from new indie band Admiral Radley’s July release, I Heart California. [SPIN]
- WATCH: MORNING BENDERS Cover FLEETWOOD MAC
Berkeley, CA, indie band cover “Dreams” at a New York City gig. [Stereogum]
