Wolf Parade Map Summer Tour
In support of their forthcoming sophomore set, Spencer Krug and crew
By William Goodman 04.25.08 5:29 PM
Who? Wolf Parade, a Montreal-based quartet comprising singer/keyboardist Spencer Krug (Sunset Rubdown), singer/guitarist Dan Boeckner (Handsome Furs), keyboardist Hadji Baraka, and drummer Arlen Thompson. The core quartet often tote former Hot Hot Heat guitarist Dante DeCaro on the road to flesh out their sound.
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A Tribe Called Quest, Nas Top Rock the Bells Bill
Mos Def, De La Soul, and Spank Rock, among many others, are also on board for the 10-date festival tour.
By William Goodman 04.23.08 1:18 PM
Who? Rock the Bells, a hip-hop tour that was originally a California-based event that has evolved into a nationwide trek (also stops in Europe and Japan), featuring a stellar lineup in 2008: A Tribe Called Quest, Nas, Mos Def, De La Soul, Spank Rock, Kid Sister, Rakim, Method Man & Redman, Raekwon & Ghostface (Cuban Linx), the Cool Kids, the Pharcyde, Immortal Technique, Dead Prez, Santo
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José González Maps Summer Tour
The Nature-channeling songsmith will hit North America's highways and byways on 17-date outing.
By William Goodman 04.22.08 1:39 PM
Who? Swedish-born troubadour José González, known for this gorgeous acoustic plucks and unique covers of songs like the Knife's "Heartbeats" and Massive Attack's "Teardrops." His last full-length effort, In Out Nature, dropped in late 2007 -- watch a video interview with Gon
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These New Puritans Announce First-Ever U.S. Tour
The Brit post-punks gear up to head stateside in support of debut record, Beat Pyramid.
By William Goodman 04.18.08 5:48 PM
Who? Youthful quartet These New Puritans reigning from the small resort town of Southend-on-Sea, located on the Southeast Coast of England. Fronted by Jack Barnett and featuring his twin brother George on drums, the band's dark, arty, and simply unique sound is rounded out by Thomas Hein (bass, sampler) and Sophie Sleigh-Johnson (synth, sampler).
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Flight of the Conchords Plot Spring Tour
In support of their eponymous debut, the Kiwi duo will hit the road on a 14-date nationwide trek.
By William Goodman 04.18.08 12:08 PM
Who? Grammy Award-winning New Zealanders Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement, the stars of hilarious HBO series Flight of the Conchords, which chronicles -- often in gut-busting song -- the duo's awkward relationships and attempts to make it as a band in New York City.
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CSS Plot North American Tour, Tote Go! Team on Select Dates
The Brazilian purveyors of electro-funk will embark on a 17-date summer outing, and team with kindred spirits for a handful of gigs.
By William Goodman 04.17.08 5:09 PM
Who? Brazil's CSS, an eclectic, genre-mashing outfit belting an interesting blend of electro-infused baile funk and punk, led by energetic frontwoman Lovefoxxx. Sonically similar Brit outfit the Go! Team will open a handful of dates.
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