That's right! of Montreal are set to appear on the AMAZING Nickelodeon show Yo Gabba Gabba! this morning at 10:30 ET/PT. They'll be singing their hit "Bananas, Rice, Applesauce, Toast" so you'll know how to feel better when you're sick! If you missed it on the East Coast, click the link below to check it out on Stereogum. West Coast - you still have time! Go watch Nickelodeon now!
It's release day again here at Polyvinyl and we couldn't be more excited for the brand new Aloha album, Home Acres. It's been a long time since the last Aloha full-length (4 years!) and the band's latest offering definitely does not disappoint. The album is available on BEAUTIFUL maroon-colored vinyl (looks like wood) + MP3, along with deluxe CD + MP3. Both CD and LP come with a free sticker and button, but the LP also comes with a 12" x 24" poster! Click the link below to purchase your copy.
Home Acres has already been getting tons of love from the music world and has been reviewed in places like SPIN, Alternative Press, Giant Robot, and more. There's even a great feature on AOL Spinner (this week only) where you can stream the entire album, along with a great contest on Indie Rock Reviews where you can win the last 3 Aloha albums! Check out what everyone has to say by clicking the links below. Also, don't forget to check out the brand new Aloha website, where you can see Home Acres lyrics, new tour dates, and more. Hide More
In celebration of Joan of Arc Presents: Don't Mind Control's release, Tim Kinsella has agreed to give a little insight into each artist featured on the compilation. This month, Tim talks about Litesalive. So without further adieu, here's the first installment of "Who I Hang With."
"Litesalive is my room-mate Todd, so I hear these strange gurglings and rumblings coming from the back of the apartment all the time and it's an interesting way to hear music - hearing it before it finds its form or has been fixed into any kind of narrative that anyone outside the experience of the person making it could recognize or understand. So this song's ultimate accomplishment to me is structural, as I already have a frequent proximity to Todd's tonal exercises. As a guitarist Todd has always perplexed plenty of
us that play with him and I've always been excited by how he does that. So it's really thrilling for me to hear what becomes of this sensibility when its palette gets expanded."
Great news! Japandroids' Post-Nothing was nominated for the JUNO Awards "Best Alternative Album" category! CONGRATULATIONS GUYS! To see the other nominees, click the link below!
Our Norwegian analog-only friends, Casiokids, just got a great write-up in the "Pleased To Meet You" section in the latest issue of Under The Radar. Frontman Ketil Kinden Endresen talks about how the band started and what's in store for 2010. Check it out by clicking the link below.
What a way to end the work day with a SWEET Aloha interview. Am I right? Tony Cavallario got a chance to chat with Reax Music about the new Aloha album, Home Acres, and how it was made using a private blog. Check it out by clicking the link below.
Japandroids have been busy cruising through Europe lately, performing at a bunch of places they've never been before. The Line of Best Fit was at their London show at ICA and had nothing but great things to say about it. Check out the full review and photos by Valerio Berdini and Paul Bridgewater by clicking the link below. Above photo by Valerio Berdini.
Japandroids landed a spot in the newest issue of Alternative Press in the Bands to Watch in 2010 section. We agree with them! Check out the feature by clicking the link below.
We're VERY VERY proud to announce that Norway's Casiokids have signed with Polyvinyl! We'll be putting out their upcoming compilation Topp stemning på lokal bar in North America on June 8th. It's the first Norwegian-language pop music ever to be released in the U.S!
Hailing from the same Bergen scene that made up Datarock and Annie, Casiokids were named after their trademark use of beatup, old analog Casios. Their intention? To make electronic music more visual with their theatric live show, which incorporates a blend of shadow puppets, video projections and animal costumes. Whether it's playing a 12-date tour for Norwegian kindergarteners, or their current tour with Hot Chip, Casiokids are sure to leave whatever age group they come across pleased.
The songs on Topp stemning på lokal bar were previously distributed in Europe via Moshi Moshi, both as part of the label’s renowned Singles Club and as a series of double A-sided 7"s. For this debut US release, all eight tracks have been re-mastered and are accompanied by a bonus disc of new material (including six remixes and two covers). Topp stemning på lokal bar will be available on CD/2xLP + MP3. The CD includes a bonus remixes disc and the 180-gram LP includes a bonus 12". To pre-order your copy, follow the link below. Hide More
You know when you wake up each morning and you just NEED some coffee or else your day will suck? Well, Headlights are like that with touring. They're addicted! They just started their second tour in support of their latest album, Wildlife. They're cruising through the midwest right now, making their way towards Seattle where they'll hook up with David Bazan and traverse across the rest of the country. Be sure and catch them if they're coming to your city! Check out the complete list of tour dates below and click the links for tickets.
Today's a great day to head over to Stereogum, because they just debuted the brand new Love Is All video for the first single "Kungen." The video was directed by vocalist Josephine Olausson and features the band frolicking around in the snow, dressed like kings and queens! "Kungen" appears on the band's upcoming album Two Thousand And Ten Injuries. To check out the video and pre-order the album, follow the links below.
Did you know that Aloha's upcoming album Home Acres is almost out? It's true! I wouldn't lie about something so good! Giant Robot seems to agree with me in that Home Acres rules because they just gave it a great review in their latest issue. Check it out by clicking the link below.
Tony Cavallario of Aloha recently made a great 8-song mix tape for Indie Rock Reviews. Check out what Tony thinks of artists like Four Tet, Memory Tapes, and others by clicking the link below. Don't forget to check out the new Aloha single "Moonless March" while you're at it!
Before their Seattle show @ The Triple Door last month, Asobi Seksu stopped by the KEXP studios to perform a few songs off their latest acoustic album, Rewolf, including "New Years," "Meh No Mae," and others. Check out the video of "New Years" above then follow the link below to check out the rest on The KEXP Blog.
Ready for some new Japandroids songs? Sure you are! 2009 was a busy year for Japandroids. Their nonstop touring schedule didn't leave much time for recording another full-length, so Brian and Dave devised a 5-part 7" series as a way to give back to all of you!
As reported by Pitchfork earlier today, each 7" will feature a previously unreleased track written during the Post-Nothing sessions along with a cover. The first installment, Art Czars, features the title track along with a Big Black cover of "Racer X", a live favorite. Recorded during a brief break between tours and mastered by John Golden, Art Czars will be released on April 13th on clear vinyl (limited edition of 2000) along with a digital download code. Follow the link below to pre-order your copy.
On top of Pitchfork's post about the single series, other outlets have posted about it including Exclaim, SPIN, Village Voice, Under The Radar, and more. Check them all out by clicking the links below. Hide More
Asobi Seksu's acoustic version of "Thursday" off their latest album Rewolf is KUT's Song of the Day. If you haven't gotten a chance to hear the song, now's a great time to check it out! Follow the link below to take a listen.
Forget this snow! It's time for some summer news. We're proud to announce that Japandroids will perform at this year's Bonnaroo festival in Manchester, TN which takes place June 10th -13th. Brian and Dave will share the stage with the likes of The Flaming Lips, Weezer, and more. Tickets are on sale now! Follow the link below to check out the latest updates and to purchase tickets.
Ever wonder why it's so hard to find those old Braid releases on vinyl at your favorite record shop? Well worry no more my friends, because we're reissuing 5 of them for your listening pleasure! Frankie Welfare Boy Age Five, The Age of Octeen, Movie Music Volumes. 1 & 2, and I'm Afraid of Everything 7" are all available for pre-order at the PV online store. These all come with an instant digital download code plus a free Braid sticker! Check out the details below then follow the link to pre-order yours.
Frankie Welfare Boy Age Five - 2xLP - White Vinyl + Instant MP3 - Limited edition of 700 - Deluxe double gatefold 180-gram vinyl - Includes liner notes and lyrics - Re-mastered by John Golden (Nirvana, Melvins, Sonic Youth)
The Age of Octeen LP - Blue Vinyl + Instant MP3 - Limited edition of 700 - 180-gram vinyl - Re-mastered by John Golden (Nirvana, Melvins, Sonic Youth)
Movie Music Vol. 1 - 2xLP - Red Vinyl + Instant MP3 - Limited edition of 700 - Deluxe double gatefold 180-gram vinyl - Updated liner notes with lyrics
Movie Music Vol. 2 2xLP - Orange Vinyl + Instant MP3 - Limited edition of 700 - Deluxe double gatefold 180-gram vinyl - Updated liner notes with lyrics
I'm Afraid of Everything 7" - Mixed-Colored Vinyl + Instant MP3 - Limited edition of 1000 - Braid's most popular 7" now back in print!Hide More
Wednesday afternoons can be a bummer sometimes. It's the middle of week. Nothing exciting happens...EXCEPT FOR A BRAND NEW ALOHA SONG ON BROOKLYN VEGAN! Oh yes my friends, Brooklyn Vegan just posted the track "Waterwheel" off the new Aloha album, Home Acres, along with a bunch of new tour dates with Pomegranates. Check out the dates below then follow the link to listen to "Waterwheel" on Brooklyn Vegan.
Aloha 2010 Tour Dates
4/9 - Princeton, NJ @ Terrace Club
4/10 - Philadelphia, PA @ Kung Fung Necktie
4/12 - Orlando, FL @ Will's Pub *
4/13 - Atlanta, GA @ Drunken Unicorn +
4/14 - Chapel Hill, NC @ Local 506 +
4/15 - Washington, DC @ DC9 +
4/17 - Brooklyn, NY @ Knitting Factory +
4/18 - Cambridge, MA @ The Middle East +
4/21 - Pontiac, MI @ The Pike Room +
4/22 - Chicago, IL @ Empty Bottle +
4/24 - Cleveland, OH @ Grog Shop +
4/25 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Brillobox +
