Zach is back! Beirut recently kicked of their extensive American Tour in Virginia this week. The Mst are certainly among many that are glad to see Zach and co. back in action.  Here’s some tasters to wet your appetite for thier upcoming album “Santa Fe”.

Sweetlife festival brought to you by the healthy food outfit Sweetgreen, promises to kick off festival season with a bang. With 10 world class acts to perform in a converted farm in Columbia, MD (near Baltimore and DC), you cannot afford to miss the show on Sunday May 1st 2011. The Lineup: The Strokes, Girl [...]

After a battle with lung cancer that was only recently announced, Gerard Smith from TV on the Radio passed away yesterday morning, the 20th April 2011. The band announced it on their website. The following shows will be cancelled: April 20 St. Andrew Halls, Detroit MI April 22 Metro, Chicago IL April 23 First Ave, [...]

Those Texan post-rock lovlies, Explosions In The Sky, have are streaming their new album Take Care, Take Care, Take Care, over at their website It’s out on the 26th April through Temporary Residence.

Finally, Justin Vernon’s solo/not solo project Bon Iver is releasing a new album, entitled Bon Iver, Bon Iver, on the 20th of June. Justin has managed to keep himself ridiculously busy in the last few years, working in Volcano Choir, Gayngs, and alongside mega star of the moment Kanye West, which has without a doubt [...]

Those MST faves, The Arcade Fire, have plans to rerelease their latest album with some new additions. Two new tracks “Speaking in Tongues” and “Culture War” will accompany the Spike Jonze directed short film “Scenes From the Suburbs” in dvd format along side a making of.  It’s due to hit the shops on 27th June. [...]

Esben and the Witch, one of Matador’s newest acquisitions released a new EP to coincide with Record Store Day. Filmed in their picturesque home town of Brighton, you can catch the video for Chorea here…  They’re also touring the European festival scene extensively this summer, dates as follows… 9 May 2011 – Manufaktur, 73614 schorndorf 10 May [...]

Those lovable British rogues TheArctic Monkeys return to prove their rock n’ roll worth in the video for their latest single “Don’t Sit Down ‘Cause I’ve Moved Your Chair”. It’s from the forthcoming album “Suck It and See” which is released on Domino on the 6th of June Gone are the unassuming teenagers awkwardly holding [...]

After a short hiatus, The Shins return with new material and the promise of a new album. Front man James Mercer recently played a benefit concert in Portland, Oregan, and his set featured this new song that he stated should be on there. Hurray! About time too guys.  Catch it here, enjoy.

Great upcoming band Savoir Adore are playing two NY shows, with the first being this thursday at Tammany Hall with Walk the Moon. Head down for 8/9pm – buy tickets here – http://popshopnyc.tumblr.com/tickets Very melodic and charming, a true pleasure on the ears and soul. But hear for yourself! Take a look below: Savoir Adore [...]