Tilly and the Wall Tour, Play 'Sesame Street'; Decemberists Rally for Obama in Portland
Omaha's indie-pop quintet unveil new album on 26-date jaunt and perform "ABC Song" on children's show. Colin Meloy and crew support Democratic candidate with free gig Sunday.
By William Goodman 05.16.08 7:01 PM
Tilly and the Wall will hit the road this summer in support of their forthcoming third album, the conceptually-titled O, out June 17 via Team Love Records. Kicking off in Salt Lake City July 2, the 26-date tour will stop into cities nationwide before wrapping with a hometown show in Omaha, NE Aug. 7.
New Video: Tokyo Police Club, "In a Cave"
The Canadian post-punk wunderkinds flaunt influences, comment on growing young, and spread the word all over town -- listen up!
By William Goodman 05.16.08 6:24 PM
"Every single step I grow another second young… all my hair grows in, wrinkles leave my skin," sings Tokyo Police Club's vocalist/bassist Dave Monks in the new music video for "In a Cave," an affirming post-punk rocker off the band's much-anticipated debut full-length Elephant Shell.
Joan of Arc
Prolific, Chicago-based principal Tim Kinsella returns with Boo Human, a wildly eclectic collection of avant-garde punkers to pluckers, out May 20.
By William Goodman 05.16.08 4:43 PM
What? As his twelfth full-length under the Joan of Arc nom de tune, and umpteenth release among numerous other bands and short-lived musical projects, Boo Human, a 14-track set out May 20 via Polyvinyl, is yet another testament to Tim Kinsella's prolific mind and craft.
Pete Yorn Charms Along the Hudson
The Jersey-bred troubadour treats devout fans to an intimate, spot-on acoustic set at Amstel Light's Amsterdam-themed NYC gala.
By Abby Everdell 05.16.08 4:11 PM
With his smirking charisma and cache of recognizable melodies in tow, Pete Yorn strolled into Manhattan's circular, castle-like 79th Street Boat Basin last night (May 15) and strummed out an intimate acoustic set at the Amsterdam-themed Amstel Light Lounge 1870 gala, sponsored by Spin.
