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New Video: R.E.M., "Hollow Man" (Live from Austin City Limits)
POSTED BY William Goodman 05.09.08 6:34pmIf you weren't amongst the lucky revelers taking in R.E.M.'s much-anticipated SXSW show this past March in Austin, TX, you can finally catch the Spin cover boys live in the Lone Star State with special preview footage of Accelerate track "Hollow Man," performed live for PBS' program
Inside SpinFratellis Kick Off Spin's 2008 Ruby Concert Series
POSTED BY William Goodman 05.09.08 5:52pmWith a special performance June 15 at West Hollywood's Key Club, high-energy Glasgow-based trio the Fratellis will open the second season of Spin's Ruby concert series, an event dedicated to showcasing the best in new indie music, launched in 2007 in partnership with adidas Originals and Citi Private Pass.
It Happened Last NightDr. Dog Debut New Tunes Live to NYC Fans
POSTED BY Elizabeth Brady 05.09.08 5:22pmDonning pastel men's dress shirts and an array of knit caps, Ray-Bans, and leather boots and loafers, idiosyncratic-as-ever Dr. Dog strolled onstage last night (May 8) and immediately kicked the venue into jubilant spirits with samplings from their upcoming fifth full-length release, Fate (out July 22).
Artist of the DayThe Republic Tigers
POSTED BY William Goodman 05.09.08 3:29pmWhat? Emerging from a curious indie-rock-meets-new-age fog, located somewhere between Enya, Bright Eyes, and Air, the Republic Tigers debut this week with Keep Color (out May 6), an excellent collection of acoustic guitars, backing ooohhhs and aaahhhs, sailing keys, and frontman Kenn Jankowski's hushed vocals, all covered in a ethereal, smooth production.
It Happened Last NightCool Kids Throw a Pre-'Bake Sale' in Chicago
POSTED BY Gavin Paul Giovagnoli 05.09.08 1:48pmThe Inglish-Rocks team -- Cool Kids' Evan "Chuck Inglish" Ingersoll and Antoine "Mikey Rocks" Reed -- opened with a little fiscal advice on off-album track "Gettin' It," telling last night's (May 8) be-seen crowd "there's no pocket full of cash to be thrown in the air," before slathering clunky-ill beats over trademark odes to BMXs and Fruity Pebbles.
NewsNew Tricky Album Due Sept. 9; Stereolab Unveil U.S. Tour
POSTED BY William Goodman 05.09.08 12:15pmAfter a five-year absence, Brit trip-hopper Tricky will return Sept. 9 with Knowle West Boy, his eighth studio album to date and follow up to 2003's Vulnerable. Tricky's new record, named after the Brixton ghetto where he grew up, was recorded in London and Los Angeles, produced by Tricky, a.k.a.
Coldplay Unveil Massive North American Tour
POSTED BY William Goodman 05.09.08 11:02amWho? Chart-commanding, piano-driven Brit quartet Coldplay, led by free trade-squawker Chris Martin, and featuring guitarist Jonny Buckland, bassist Guy Berryman, and drummer Will Champion.
My Morning Jacket Announce Lengthy U.S. Tour
POSTED BY William Goodman 05.08.08 6:12pmWho? Exploratory, Southern-tinged rockers My Morning Jacket, led by grizzled frontman Jim James, and featuring bassist Tom Blankenship, drummer Patrick Hallahan, multi-instrumentalist Carl Broemel, and keyboardist Bo Koster.
It Happened Last NightEl Perro Del Mar, Lykke Li Swoon NYC Fans
POSTED BY William Goodman 05.08.08 5:38pmLike El Perro Del Mar's adventurous, boisterous kid sister, Lykke Li emerged from the shadows at the dimly lit, swanky Joe's Pub last night (May 7) in front of well-dressed revelers waiting for the mounting buzz to be justified.
Artist of the DayThe Morning Benders
POSTED BY Larry Fitzmaurice 05.08.08 2:17pmWhat? Do you think the Shins' latest effort was too depressing? Do you wish Dr. Dog albums arrived with a glossier production?


