Monday, April 9, 2007

Random bits of news

- A track from the new Bjork album Volta leaked today. It features beats by Timbaland and percussion from Konono n°1, and you can find the track, "Earth Intruders" here.

- Pitchfork is reporting that M.I.A.'s new album, Kala, will be released on June 26th through Interscope. I highly recommend you check out the video for the single "Bird Flu" here.

-Bradley's Almanac posted up a ton of live Ted Leo mp3s from his stop at the Opera House with Death Cab for Cutie back in November.

- Connecticut are going to adopt an official state punk rock song. This is too weird to believe.

- Indie HQ has an interesting interview with Chris Wrenn, founder/owner of Salem, MA punk/hardcore label Bridge 9 Records. The interview discusses the labels future and how they are doing in the download era.

- AbsolutePunk.net is reporting that mewithoutYou will be doing a headlining tour this summer featuring supporting acts like Piebald and Manchester Orchestra. Sweet.

- I noticed this on the Middle East's website. It sounds interesting, shame I won't be around:
"Fri 8/10 - MEP The Porn Debate featuring Porn King Ron Jeremy vs. Porn Pastor Craig Gross – All Ages – $10adv/$15dos – plus $1 facility charge - NOTE: 7pm Doors – Reserved Seating - Tickets on Sale 4/13" - it takes place at the Somerville Theater. More tour dates are at the website.

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