This week has certainly been a strange one. I decided earlier in the week that I’d haul all my Christmas stuff out of the garage and start putting it up. In order to get in the real spirit, I broke out the eggnog, and one of my holiday comedy favorites, “Just Friends." Judge my movie tastes as you will, but Rogue Wave plays on the soundtrack and it jogged my memory. I hadn’t heard them in awhile and forgot how much I liked them. So, it struck me as particularly odd that this week should be the week Rogue Wave announces their tentative tour dates for 2010. Serendipitous, indeed. Even more interesting is that they’re currently slated to swing by the Triangle on March 6 at Cat’s Cradle. Something to look forward to in the new year…
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1. Interpol has announced its follow-up to the 2007 album, “Our Love’s to Admire,” will be released sometime next year. When asked about how the album will sound, drummer Sam Fogarino said, “The new record falls back towards the first.” Although no exact dates, track listing, or title have been released, it is described as being closer in the overall sound to their debut album. (via Paste)
2. Future Islands has signed to the label Thrill Jockey. Next year they will release their sophomore album “In Evening Air” on the label. Currently, the band is touring down the east coast and will play at Local 506 in Chapel Hill on Saturday, November 21. (via Pitchfork)
3. Rogue Wave has announced its fourth album titled “Permalight” will be released next year. This is the first album since 2007’s “Asleep at Heaven’s Gate,” and they will follow-up the Spring release of their next album with a tour, including a stop at Cat’s Cradle in Carrboro. (via Pitchfork)
4. Iggy Pop and the Stooges are set to play its iconic 1973 album “Raw Power” at New York’s music festival, ATP. This is apart of the “Don’t Look Back” series, where bands play a classic album of theirs in its entirety. This news comes early, due to the fact that ATP won’t begin until Labor Day weekend, next year. (via Pitchfork)
5. The Cribs are set to have their first North American tour with guitarist Johnny Marr. The band will be touring their new album “Ignore the Ignorant” at 14 venues starting in January. (via NME)
Listen in to 88.1 FM for your chance to win tickets to these local shows happening this week:
Wednesday Nov 18:
Robert Earl Keen w/ Sons of Bill @ Lincoln Theatre
Thursday Nov 19:
Bright Young Things @ Slim’s
Doco w/ The Balance and Greenshack @ The Pour House
The Design w/ I Was Totally Destroying It, Skywire and Silver @ Lincoln Theatre
Friday Nov 20:
Amanda Palmer w/ Nervous Cabaret @ Arts Center (presented by Cat’s Cradle)
Monologue Bombs w/ The Small Ponds and I Was Totally Destroying It @ The Pour House
The Pietasters w/ Lionize @ Cat’s Cradle
Sunday Nov 22:
Underoath w/ August Burns Red and Emery @ Lincoln Theatre
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RISE AGAINST giveaways!
The punk rock group, Rise Against, will be performing on December 5 at The Fillmore Charlotte. Formed more than a decade ago in the windy city, the band have now become Van’s Warped Tour alumni and have gained international success, having their tracks featured on the U.S. Billboard 200.
While known for their ability to produce more popular raw tracks like “Give It All,” Rise Against has been able to show a more softer side with songs like “Swing Life Away." The group is also an adamant supporter of straight-edge culture and the P.E.T.A. organization.
Starting Wednesday, November 17, WKNC will giveaway five pairs of tickets. When the deejay asks for it, be the correct caller and you’ll score some tickets to this great show. Tickets are also available for purchase at Livenation. For more information, click the link above.
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1. Vampire Weekend’s Ezra Koenig has revealed that the inspiration for Vampire Weekend’s next album, Contra, comes from both the popular 1987 Konami game and the Nicaraguan rebel groups. He added, “I did have a moment where I stopped and thought, ‘wow, everybody my age, when you say "Contra,” thinks of the video game, and everybody my parents’ age thinks of the counter-revolutionaries in Nicaragua.“ via (NME)
2. Singer Jarvis Cocker received a honorary degree from his hometown’s university, Sheffield Hallam. In regards to receiving the he said, I’m called a doctor now,” and, “Don’t worry, I won’t open a surgery. But I guess if you are a songwriter maybe I could have some kind of musical surgery. via (NME)
3. Animal Collective has revealed plans for their follow up to this year’s album "Merriwether Post Pavilion”. The five-track EP, which is titled Fall Be Kind, is set to be released for digital download on November 23, with a CD and vinyl version set to be released in December. via (NME)
4. !!! drummer Jerry Fauchs has passed away after an elevator accident in Williamburg, New York. The 34-year-old died after attempting to leap to safety from the elevator to the fifth floor of the building. via (NME)
5. Peter Gabriel (formely of Genesis) is set to have orchestral covers of bands including Bon Iver, Radiohead, and Arcade Fire. Althogh no dates have been officially announced the album is set to release some time next year. via (Pitchfork)
Here are the shows happening this week that WKNC 88.1 is giving tickets away to:
Monday, Nov. 9:
Blind Pilot w/The Low Anthem @ Cat’s Cradle
Tuesday, Nov. 10:
Matisyahu w/Moon Taxi @ Lincoln Theatre
The Get Up Kids w/Kevin Devine and Mansions @ Cat’s Cradle
Thursday, Nov. 12:
RAKIM w/Rhymefest, DJ BRORABB and The Urban Sophisticates @ Lincoln Theatre
Friday, Nov. 13:
Minus the Bear w/Twin Tigers and Maple Stave @ Cat’s Cradle
Satuday, Nov 14:
Dan Auerbach w/Justin Townes Earl and Jessica Lea Mayfield @ Cat’s Cradle
Be sure to listen in to 88.1 WKNC for your chance to win tickets!
1. Sufjan Stevens has come out saying that his plan to write an album for each state was a result of him becoming a “cliche” and in looking back on the project idea he has claimed that it is now a “joke”. This is after he released “Illinoise” in 2005 and “Greetings from Michigan: The Great Lake State” in 2003. He would go on to say the project seemed a bit silly. via (Paste Magazine)
2. According to the Matador Records‘ Web site they have acquired True Panther Sounds. This comes after Matador helped promote True Panther Sounds’ band Girls’ new album. via (Matador Records)
3. In what seems to be a growing trend among band front men, Bloc Party’s Kele Okereke has announce plans to release a solo album while the band is still on hiatus. Complete detalis on the record are yet to be released.via (NME)
4. Friendly Fires has announced the follow up to its self-titled debut album. The album, which has yet to be named, is planning on being released next May. Accoring to member Ed MacFarlane the band already has four tracks they have already completed for the album. Ed MacFarlane also said, “We’re going to hopefully have all the songs finished by the end of the year, record in January and have the album ready for May time, and do some festivals around then." via (NME)
5. The side project of Art Brut’s Eddie Argos and The Bloody Arm’s Dyan Valdes called Everybody Was in the French Resistance…Now are set to release its debut album, "Fixin’ the Charts,” in January. The album was produced by David Newton, and the full track listing is available. via (NME)
A couple of weeks ago, I had the privilege to talk to Schooner’s Reid Johnson about all things Schooner and local music. Schooner recently played WKNC’s concert series Fridays on the Lawn with Max Indian and was generous enough to stop by and answer questions as well as play a few songs while he was in-studio. If you were unable to hear the interview, it’s your lucky day! Below is the interview in its entirety as well as the songs which Reid played. Enjoy!
1. Morrissey made his return to his tour playing at London’s Royal Albert Hall on October 27, after his onstage collapse on October 24. The former frontman of The Smiths was taken to the hopsital after he experienced breathing problems and collapsed onstage during the first song of his set at Oasis Leisure Centre in Swindon, England. via (NME)
2. Spoon has announced its next album will be released on January 26 and will be entitled Transference. The 11 song trackset includes their latest EP’s title song “Got Nuffin”. The album will be released in North America by Merge. via (Pitchfork)
3. All of the members of Los Campesinos! have been diagnosed with H1N1 virus. The band announced all its members had been diagnosed via its Twitter account with, “ALL OUR BAND IS BEING DIAGNOSED WITH SWINE FLU” before its show in Leeds, UK. They followed up with, “AND WE HAVE TO GO ONSTAGE IN TWENTY MINUTES!!” The band has no plans to cancel any upcoming shows due to illness. via (NME)
4. The Cribs has released its cover of the Kaiser Chiefs’ “Modern Way.” The cover, which was initially released as the B-side to its 2005 “Mirror Kissers” is now available for download with the proceeds going to Cash for Kids Action on Neglect Appeal. The organization helps children who have been neglected in the Leeds and West Yorkshire area of the UK, where two of the members are from. via (The Cribs)
5. In another act of goodwill, a charity album which features Arcade Fire, Cat Power, Bon Iver, and Grizzly Bear has raised around $590,160. The album entitled “Dark Was the Night” features more than 31 tracks from various artists and the money raised from the album goes to The Red Hot Organization, which supports HIV/AIDS charities all around the world. via (NME)
Check out these awesome shows going on this week that WKNC is giving away tickets to:
Tuesday, October 27:
Pinback w/ Bellini @ Cat’s Cradle
Thursday, October 29:
Calico Haunts w/ Mt. Moriah and Filthybird @ Nightlight
Junior Boys w/ Woodhands @ Cat’s Cradle
Friday, October 30:
Polynya w/ Veelee and Actual Persons Living or Dead @ Nightlight
Why? w/ Au and Serengeti & Polyphonic @ Cat’s Cradle
Saturday, October 31:
Toubab Krewe w/ Floating Action @ Cat’s Cradle
Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band w/Funkuponya and Eymarel @ Lincoln Theatre
Be sure to tune into 88.1 WKNC for your chance to win tickets! Also, check out the Rock Report for a complete listing of local shows near you!