MACRoCk 2005 to Be Held April 1-2 Pitchfork
The Mid-Atlantic College Radio Conference-- founded in 1997, and held on the campus of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Va.-- will take place on April 1 and 2. The conference, which this year will feature more than 50 artists, combines "booked bands not on a major label and applied bands that are selected by a blind listening committee."
Franz Ferdinand Cover Air on New Single Pitchfork
Looks like you could have it so much better with Franz F AIR dinand. That’s right, Franz Ferdinand are covering French chillout icons Air on their new single, and it’s gonna be one y affair.
Exclusive: Bright Eyes to Release Live Album Pitchfork
Conor Oberst continues on his quest to become this generation's Ian MacKaye, keeping it real by fortifying his commitment to independent music. On November 15, Oberst's own Team Love Records will release Motion Sickness , Bright Eyes' first live album, exclusively to indie stores.
Coldplay Announce Tour in Ridius Manner Pitchfork
Coldplay? More like Coldpretentious! If you thought those guys were annoying, just wait until you hear this: Coldplay will launch yet another North American tour early next year, but we can't tell you all of the dates just yet.
Animal Collective Announce 2006 North American Tour Pitchfork
Follow those Paw Tracks! It's a set of freshly announced Animal Collective tour dates, and boy are they cute. After finishing up a lengthy European tour, the creatures of Animal Collective are marching out of the forest and into the big cities of North America.
Serena Maneesh Opening for Dandy Warhols in Europe Pitchfork
Dig! it: Norway must totally be the Portland of Scandinavia, as the oft-maligned Dandy Warhols have just enlisted recent Pitchfork infatuation Serena Maneesh to open a dozen gigs on their October-long European tour.
Belle and Sebastian Return to Matador, Reveal Tracklist Pitchfork
If you're feeling sinister today, we've got some news that will lift your twee spirits right back up to kitten-snuggling euphoria: Belle and Sebastian have announced that they will return to longtime home Matador Records for the U.S. release of their upcoming album, The Life Pursuit . Due February 7, the disc also now has a full tracklisting.
Lapse in PM's security: chief secretary submits report to CM Kaumundi Online
: The report of the inquiry into a security lapse during Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's recent visit to this city was submitted by Chief Secretary Lizzie Jacob to Chief Minister V S Acuthanandan here.
MF Doom Plots Short December Tour Pitchfork
"Oh, snap, it seems you walked into a trap through rap / Zoiks, this place is full of pretender willies / One false move and get broke off like ends of Phillies." Now just imagine those words rapped live.
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