Year: 2017

Thurston Moore to release new album 'Rock N Roll Consciousness' — hear first single

Thurston Moore to release new album ‘Rock N Roll Consciousness’ — hear first single

Former Sonic Youth frontman Thurston Moore returns later this month with Rock N Roll Consciousness, first new album in two years, which was recorded with his current touring band that includes former SY compatriot Steve Shelley on drums and My Bloody Valentine’s Deb Googe on bass.

Free download: 'Under What Flag,' a 17-track tribute to Fad Gadget 'by fans, for fans'

Free download: ‘Under What Flag,’ a 17-track tribute to Fad Gadget ‘by fans, for fans’

More than a dozen musical acts contributed to a new tribute to post-punk electronic-music pioneer Fad Gadget “made by fans, for fans” that’s available as a free download in tribute to “an underappreciated yet profound trailblazing musical legacy.” Stream the album here or download it for free.

The Feelies debut videos for two 'In Between' tracks, announce handful of tour dates

The Feelies debut videos for two ‘In Between’ tracks, announce handful of tour dates

With their new album In Between now out, The Feelies have delivered a travelogue-esque music video for the record’s lead single, “Gone, Gone, Gone,” and announced a handful of tour dates this spring and summer that include an appearance at the Pitchfork Festival in Chicago and a headlining date in Detroit.

Violent Femmes and Echo & The Bunnymen plot North American co-headlining tour

Violent Femmes and Echo & The Bunnymen plot North American co-headlining tour

Violent Femmes and Echo & The Bunnymen will team up this summer for a North American co-headlining tour that will see the two bands play 16 shows in July and August, beginning in Philadelphia and wrapping up in Vancouver, B.C. The tour also plays Boston, Detroit, Chicago, Portland and more

Poptone — featuring Bauhaus' Daniel Ash and Kevin Haskins — expands U.S. tour

Poptone — featuring Bauhaus’ Daniel Ash and Kevin Haskins — expands U.S. tour

Daniel Ash and Kevin Haskins have expanded their maiden U.S. tour as Poptone — which will perform a Tones on Tail-heavy set, along with music by Bauhaus and Love and Rockets — by adding new summer concerts in Utah, Colorado, Missouri, Minnesota and Illinois.

The Wedding Present re-record 'George Best' with Steve Albini, prep Record Store Day EP

The Wedding Present re-record ‘George Best’ with Steve Albini, prep Record Store Day EP

David Gedge has a busy year planned for The Wedding Present, with a North American tour beginning next week, a new instrumental EP due out on Record Store Day and a new version of the band’s 1987 debut album George Best — recorded by Steve Albini — due out later in the year.

Listen: Paul Weller, 'Long Long Road' and 'Nova' — off upcoming 'A Kind Revolution'

Listen: Paul Weller, ‘Long Long Road’ and ‘Nova’ — off upcoming ‘A Kind Revolution’

Just days after announcing his 13th solo album, Paul Weller has treated fans to two of the 10 songs that will appear on A Kind Revolution when it’s released next month. Below, you can stream mid-tempo rocker “Nova” and the string-laden ballad “Long Long Road.”

The Psychedelic Furs expand tour with Robyn Hitchcock with new West Coast dates

The Psychedelic Furs expand tour with Robyn Hitchcock with new West Coast dates

The Psychedelic Furs today announced a new set of summer dates for their current tour with Robyn Hitchcock — who covered the Furs’ 1984 classic “The Ghost in You” on his recent The Man Upstairs album — adding shows in California, Oregon, Washington and British Columbia this July.

Watch: Trailer for 'Man in the Camo Jacket' — documentary about The Alarm's Mike Peters

Watch: Trailer for ‘Man in the Camo Jacket’ — documentary about The Alarm’s Mike Peters

Mike Peters, frontman for The Alarm, and his battle with cancer are the subject of a new documentary titled “Man in the Camo Jacket,” which premieres at U.S. film festivals this week and will be shown later this month at a pair of bi-coastal gatherings for fans of the band.

The Mission to release expanded edition of 2016 album 'Another Fall From Grace'

The Mission to release expanded edition of 2016 album ‘Another Fall From Grace’

The Mission next month will release an expanded collectors’ edition of its 2016 album Another Fall From Grace, offering fans a five-disc set that will include the full album, bonus material and videos spread over two CDs, two LPs and a DVD, plus a 20-page limited-edition book.

New releases: Clan of Xymox returns with 'Days of Black,' plus Wire's U.S. release

New releases: Clan of Xymox returns with ‘Days of Black,’ plus Wire’s U.S. release

The long-running Dutch group Clan of Xymox returns this week with ‘Days of Black,’ its first new album in three years, a 12-song collection described by Metropolis Records as “a beautiful blend of goth rock and electronics.” Also, Wire’s ‘Silver/Lead’ gets a U.S. physical release this week.

Playlist: Sirius XM’s ‘Dark Wave’ — hosted by Slicing Up Eyeballs (4/2/17)

Playlist: Sirius XM’s ‘Dark Wave’ — hosted by Slicing Up Eyeballs (4/2/17)

“Dark Wave,” hosted by Slicing Up Eyeballs’ Matt Sebastian, airs 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. EDT every Sunday on Sirius XM satellite radio’s 1st Wave (Channel 33). The most recent two episodes also are available via Sirius XM’s On Demand service for online subscribers.

'Breakfast with The Smiths' radio show ends 8-year run as Indie1031.com goes dark

‘Breakfast with The Smiths’ radio show ends 8-year run as Indie1031.com goes dark

After eight years, the online radio show “Breakfast with The Smiths — The World of Morrissey” is no more — at least for now — now that its longtime home, Los Angeles’ Indie 103.1, ended its webstream, which had continued to play music since the station shut down its FM signal in 2009.