Tag Archives: Arctic Monkeys

Thursday News Roundup

By Ryan Bort | Published: April 21, 2011

RIP Gerard Smith. The TV On The Radio bassist died Wednesday morning after a long struggle with lung cancer. TV On The Radio are currently in the middle of a tour to support their new album Nine Types of Light, and have canceled a few upcoming dates; the tour will resume April 29 in SanRead more...

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Thursday News Roundup

By Ryan Bort | Published: April 14, 2011

Record Store Day will be upon us this Saturday, April 16. This means an ungodly amount of new music will be released, a complete list of which you can see here. Also out will be a Sub Pop sampler CD, which will include mostly unreleased tracks from what is up-and-coming from the Northwest label forRead more...

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Monday Morning News Fix

By Jason Kinnard | Published: March 7, 2011

Watch - The Strokes on SNL: The Strokes made a late night appearance on Saturday Night Live over the weekend. The band played two singles from their upcoming LP Angles, “Under Cover of Darkness” and “Life Is Simple in the Moonlight”. We can personally attest to the fact that lead singer Julian did say ”fuck it!”Read more...

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Monday News Mash-Up

By Justin Spicer | Published: September 28, 2009

The recently reunited Death are beginning to get their due 35 years after their debut. On top of a mini-tour, the Detroit band’s first, the group is rumored to be the subjects of a documentary by the minds of Mos Def and Damon Dash. A conflict that had been brewing between Black Lips‘ Jared SwilleyRead more...

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Musicfest NW: Arctic Monkeys

By Christy Thacker | Published: September 18, 2009

photos by Kyle Johnson intro by Christy Thacker I’ve finally figured out how to become an overnight musical mega-star: 1) Be born in England; 2) Decide you’re bored with your life sometime around the age of 18 and teach yourself to play an instrument you got for Christmas; 3) Don’t give a shit about yourRead more...

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Out This Week 8/25

By Jim Beckmann | Published: August 25, 2009

Arctic Monkeys release their third LP this week, channeling a slightly different sound by working with Queens of the Stone Age’s Josh Homme for part of the recording, but fans will find their trademark style intact. Among other new releases this week: Jemina Pearl‘s first solo effort since the demise of Be Your Own Pet;Read more...

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