We are huge fans of King Tuff‘s 2008 release ‘Was Dead,’ so today was a special day for us… a day that some people have been calling King Tuff day. Not only does this Tuesday mark the release date for Tuff’s follow-up, self-titled LP via Sub Pop (CD/LP/MP3) and Burger Records (cassette), but the release of the video for the LP’s first single ‘Bad Thing.’
Check out the video below along with a full album stream of the LP and free download of ‘Bad Thing… Oh and pick up your copy HERE (CD/LP/MP3) or HERE (cassette):
Clear Plastic Masks are a new band from Brooklyn who have been warming our ears lately… Once digging around for some live footage of the 4-piece, we stumbled across this gem shot by Birmingham, Alabama’s Joshua Shoemaker (who is better known for his work with Alabama Shakes). It features this amazing performance of ‘When the Night Time Comes,’ from when the band stopped by Birmingham this Spring:
We are sure that has left you hungry for more! Catch the band August 3rd at Birmingham’s Bottletree, and hopefully a few more Southern dates this summer… Maybe even Chattanooga? (hint, hint) — Also stream the band’s EP and new 7-inch below, and of course, if you dig what you hear, pick up both HERE:
The self-titled LP drops June 12 and according to Paste Magazine, features tons of guest appearances including: John McCauley of Deer Tick, Michael Nau of Cotton Jones, Matthew Houck of Phosphorescent, Laura Burhenn of The Mynabirds, Ben Sollee, David Moore of Langhorne Slim, Josh Read of Revival and every member of Frontier Ruckus.
Pretty impressive if you ask us… To hold us over ’till June, check out the album’s first single ‘Born Young,’ available to stream below… and catch TUS at a city near you. Full tour listing HERE:
Nashville’s Denney and the Jets have just finished recording a 4 song EP at Bomb Shelter Studios, the now famous recording space where Alabama Shakes recorded their debut LP ‘Boys & Girls.’ … But during that session, a track was born that doesn’t appear on the EP… a Chuck Berry cover that features the one and only Jessi Darlin from Those Darlins!
Thanks to Denny and the Jets, the single isn’t going to die on the cutting room floor, but flourish on the internet! Check out this AMAZING track below that is available to stream and/or free download… oh, and before you even listen… you’re welcome! Enjoy:
UPDATE (4/6): A small correction, along with Jessi, this song was recorded with Natural Child in their recording space, not at Bomb Shelter
It is already feeling like Summer down South, which not only prematurely starts the rise of our pollen count and the breeding of mosquitos, but starts our quest for the perfect soundtrack to Summer. Oh course we have our trusty stands-bys: A dash of Little Joy, a side of Devendra Banhart and you can’t forget Tennis’s debut LP — all Summer essential albums… but what is another season without adding a couple more LPs to that ever-growing list?
After digging into Summer Twins‘ self-titled LP, we are officially proclaiming our first new Summer jam… I guess there is no hiding behind the name and it helps to be from California, but this LP just screaming beach-time classic. A nice blend of Tennis meets Best Coast, take a listen for yourself and stream the full LP below:
Unfortunately this album is sold out in vinyl and cassette tape format. We were lucky enough to score a vinyl earlier this year, but if MP3s are alright with you, download the LP HERE
With a new LP, ‘Leaving Atlanta,’ out last month via Douchemaster Records, Gentleman Jesse is set to hit the road with fellow label-mates, The Barreracudas in May… A tour that is stopping by Chattanooga Friday, May 25th via JJ’s Bohemia! So mark those calendars.
See below for the full listing of tour dates as well as a couple of singles from Gentleman Jesse’s ‘Leaving Atlanta.’ The first is a free download of ‘Eat Me Alive’ followed by the official music video for ‘Rooting for the Underdog.’ … And pick up your copy of ‘Leaving Atlanta’HERE:
05/11/12 Fri, Asheville, NC Emerald Lounge
05/12/12 Sat, Washington, DC Black Cat Backstage
05/13/12 Sun, Brooklyn, NY Knitting Factory
05/14/12 Mon, Allston, MA Great Scott
05/15/12 Tue, Buffalo, NY Mohawk Place
05/16/12 Wed, Cleveland, OH Now That’s Class Lounge
05/17/12 Thu, Columbus, OH Ace of Cups
05/18/12 Fri, Hamtramck, MI Smalls
05/19/12 Sat, Chicago, IL Empty Bottle
05/20/12 Sun, St Paul, MN Turf Club
05/24/12 Thu, Nashville, TN The End 05/25/12 Fri, Chattanooga, TN JJ’s Bohemia
05/26/12 Sat, Atlanta, GA 529
Lemont is a new band from Lemont, PA (residing in Pittsburgh) fronted by Joshua Gragg of Black Band Coal Company and American Minor who just released a new demo to their slowly growing collection. The track is called ‘The Plasma Sun’ and has been no stranger to our headphones the past 24 hours. The self described “super lo-fi ruff demo” was recorded in member James McClure’s basement and blended with a recording from Josh’s iPhone in a parking lot… Reguardless of how it was made, this track is definitely worth the download and will leave you hungry for more. Stream or download yours below…
…And to hold you over until their next demo, check out previously released Lemont tracks below:
As we told you in January, Natural Child will be dropping an impressive 3 LPs this year… Well, as of midnight (Pacific time) today, the band’s newest record ‘For the Love of the Game’ became available for pre-order via Burger Records. But ACT FAST with this one kids, only the first 150 pre-orders will be available on blood red vinyl.
Check out a few tracks from the LP below along with the cover art below and pre-order this gem HERE before it’s too late! Black vinyl will be available on April 20th… Also check out Natural Child on tour this month, coming to a city near you! Full tour listing below:
Natural Child: ‘8 AM Blues’
Natural Child: ‘Ain’t Gonna Stop’
4/01 Athens, OH @ TBA
4/02 Harrisonburg, VA @ Blue Nile
4/03 Washington, DC @ Black Cat
4/04 Hoboken, NJ @ Maxwell’s
4/05 Poughkeepsie, NY @ Vassar College *
4/06 Brooklyn, NY @ Glasslands *
4/07 Swarthmore, PA @ Swarthmore College %
4/08 Baltimore, MD @ Windup Space *
4/09 Belmont, NC @ Haunted Mill *
4/10 Atlanta, GA @ The Earl *
4/11 Birmingham, AL @ The Bottletree *
4/12 Gainesville, FL @ Boca Fiesta *
4/13 Miami, FL @ Churchills *
4/14 Orlando, FL @ Wills Pub *
4/15 St. Augustine, FL @ Nooby’s
4/17 Houston, TX @ Fitzgerald’s *
4/18 Austin, TX @ The Mohawk (Outside) *
4/19 El Paso, TX @ M’s Lips *
4/20 Tempe, AZ @ Yuca Tap Room *
4/21 San Diego, CA @ The Casbah *
4/22 – Long Beach, CA @ Alex’s Bar
4/23 – Santa Cruz, CA @ Blue Lagoon
4/24 – San Francisco, CA @ El Rio $
4/25 – Oakland, CA @ Sugar Mountain $
4/26 – Reno, NV @ Clark Lane Maul
4/29 – Manhattan, KS @ Ghost Parlor
4/30 – St. Louis, MO @ Firebird
* w/ Hunx & His Punx
% w/ The People’s Temple
$ w/ Shannon & The Clams
We are huge fans of King Tuff‘s 2008 release ‘Was Dead,’ so today was a special day for us… a day that some people have been calling King Tuff day. Not only does this Tuesday mark the release date for Tuff’s follow-up, self-titled LP via Sub Pop (CD/LP/MP3) and Burger Records (cassette), but the release of the video for the LP’s first single ‘Bad Thing.’
