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The Cure

What? To support the Sept. 13 release of the band's yet-to-be titled 13th record, Robert Smith and his don't-call-'em-goth-cronies are releasing a single each week for four consecutive months.

Death Cab for Cutie

What? With an illustrious, ever-expanding career -- from 1997's debut You Can Play These Songs with Chords to revered indie rock gem The Photo Album to 2003's breakthrough Transatlanticism to 2005's set Plans -- Death Cab for Cutie have continually pushed the artistic fringe with

When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth

What? Riding a fine line between overtly arty noise rock and a clamorous sonic disaster, Austin, TX's When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth debut this week with Not Noiice, an enticing collection of psychopathic, sludge-punk tunes, right at home at an acid-fueled Brooklyn loft party, or in the soundtrack to an experimental horror flick.

The Republic Tigers

What? 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.

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    British Sea Power Invade Puma HQ

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In continued support of Chase This Light, the Phoenix-based pop-punkers map a 14-date tour, set to kick off with a hometown show June 18.
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