[Updated: 6:33 P.M.]
NEWS:
- PARAMORE Rock Knoxville
The Tennessee pop-punk sensations launch their Spring tour with a hot show in their home state. [SPIN]
- WOLF PARADE Reveal Cover Art for New Album
The Canadian indie stars’ third LP, Expo 86, is set to drop on June 29. [Exlaim]
- KATE NASH Turns Riot Grrrl in Toronto
British singer-songwriter showcases her tough new sound with gripping opening night set. [SPIN]
- OWL CITY Talks About Upcoming Album
Creative force Adam Young says he’s under “good pressure” to make another hit record. [MTV]
- REGINA SPEKTOR Covers RADIOHEAD
The Russian singer/songwriter remakes the OK Computer ballad to benefit Doctors Without Borders. [SPIN]
- KORN Confirm Tracklist for Upcoming Album
Nü-metal band’s June 28 release has 10 tracks, including “Pop a Pill” and “Lead the Parade.” [Kerrang]
- AMY WINEHOUSE Admitted to London Clinic After Fall
The “Rehab” soul diva fell in her London home, bruising her ribs and suffering a cut above her eye. [AP]
- EMINEM Reveals New Single!
“Not Afraid,” the first track from the Detroit rapper’s June release Recovery, drops this Friday. [SPIN]
- DAMON ALBARN Working on New Opera About British Mathematician
Albarn recruits his Gorillaz collaborator Jamie Hewlett and comic book writer Alan Moore for project about John Dee. [NY Mag]
- M.I.A. Announces Tracklist for New Album
The Sri Lankan star’s yet-to-be-titled June release features 10 tracks, including “Tequila,” “Space,” and “Meds and Feds.” [Twitpic]
- SLEIGH BELLS Reveal Album Art, Release Date
M.I.A., who took over Pitchfork’s Twitter account, writes that the Brooklyn band’s debut, Treats, drops May 11. [Twitpic]
- KILLS ‘Nearly’ Done with New Record
Singer Alison Mosshart says the duo’s fourth studio album will be “totally different.”[Exclaim]
- PASSION PIT Announce Fall Tour Dates With MUSE
Boston indie pop band will open for the Brit arena rockers, beginning Sept. 23 in Anaheim, CA. [Pretty Much Amazing]
- SCHOOL OF SEVEN BELLS Unveil Album Details
NYC outfit’s sophomore record, Disconnect From Desire, drops July 13. [The Music Slut]
MP3s & VIDEOS:
- WATCH: MUMFORD & SONS Unplug at SPIN
The London-based indie folk quartet belt out stunning renditions of “The Cave” and “I’ll Kneel Down.” [SPIN]
- LISTEN: EMINEM Drops Freestyle
Detroit rapper drops rhymes over instrumental tracks from Drake and Lloyd Banks songs. [2 Dope Boyz]
- WATCH: T.I.‘s New Video
Fresh out of jail, the Southern rapper re-immerses himself in fancy cars and cash. [YouTube]
- WATCH: GREEN DAY Side-Project FOXBORO HUT TUBS Aka GREEN DAY Play New Song
After the Broadway debut of their American Idiot musical, the Bay Area boys debuted “It’s Fuck Time” at a surprise gig. [Youtube]
- LISTEN: THE FALL‘s New Album
Veteran British post-punks leak their entire new album, Your Future Our Clutter, before its May 4 release. [NPR]
- LISTEN: New TOYKO POLICE CLUB Song
Canadian quartet leak “Boots of Danger (Wait Up),” a bubble gum dance-pop track off their June 8 release Champ. [EW]
