Posts Tagged ‘Rough Trade Records’

Stream / Download The Strokes’ New Single “Under Cover of Darkness”

After days on an online countdown clock, months of hype-building, and years of “will they, won’t they” anticipation, The Strokes finally give us the first taste of music from their forthcoming LP, Angles.

The first single, “Under Cover of Darkness,” is available as a FREE download (with email subscription) from The Strokes Official Website for the first 48 hours of release, and will be available for purchase on iTunes, beginning February 15th.

Was the song worth the wait?  Judge for yourself by streaming the track, below.

The Strokes‘ newest LP, Angles, releases March 21st in the U.K on Rough Trade Records, and on March 22nd in the U.S. from RCA Music Group.


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02 2011

Listen to Warpaint’s Debut LP, “The Fool” a Week Before It Hits Stores

Hear “The Fool” in its entirety, below.

Warpaint’s debut LP, The Fool, releases on October 26th from Rough Trade Records.


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10 2010

Warpaint Go Rural in Their Video for “Undertow”

Today, Warpaint debuted the video for Undertow, the first single off of their forthcoming debut LP, The Fool. The clip was directed by former band mate (drums) Shannyn Sossamon, who is also the sister of bassist Jenny Lee Lindberg, and best known for her work as an actress.

Warpaint’s debut LP, The Fool, releases on October 26th from Rough Trade Records.


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10 2010

Belle and Sebastian Raise Spirits at Their SOLD OUT Hollywood Forever Cemetery Show, TONIGHT

Tonight, Belle and Sebastian take over the Hollywood Forever Cemetery grounds for a special SOLD OUT outdoor performance.  Coming off of their headlining gig at the Hollywood Palladium on Sunday, the Glasgow-based group bring their signature blend of folk, rock, Motown, and 1960’s pop to the headstones and mausoleums of Hollywood Forever.

The intimate performance is scheduled to go on rain or shine, and will be preceded by a screening of fellow Scottish export, Trainspotting.  The evening’s set schedule is listed below, and you can find additional venue information on the Hollywood Forever website.

Belle and Sebastian at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, October 5th, 2010

6:00 pm doors
7:15 pm screening of Trainspotting
9:30 pm Belle and Sebastian

Belle and Sebastian’s newest album, Belle and Sebastian Write About Love, releases next Tuesday, October 12th, on Rough Trade Records.


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10 2010

Warpaint Announces Debut Album Details and Prepares to Hit the Road with The xx

Photo by Jeff Koga

Warpaint is an all-girl quartet from Los Angeles, whose music blends haunting vocals with sprawling psychedelic haze.  Buzz has steadily surrounded Warpaint since the release of their 2009 debut EP, Exquisite Corpse, and has continued to grow through an extensive touring schedule, which included coveted opening slots for Yeasayer, School of Seven Bells, and Band of Horses, among others.

An announcement from Warpaint’s label, Rough Trade Records, outlines new details about the band’s debut LP, The FoolThe Fool is set to release on October 26th, and is produced by long-time Jon Brion collaborator, Tom Biller, who most recently helmed the highly praised Liars’ album, Sisterworld.

Warpaint takes The Fool for a spin this Fall, when they support British indie favorites, The xx, on their North American tour.  You can find the track listing for The Fool, as well as Warpaint’s tour dates after the jump. Read the rest of this entry →

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08 2010