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Wednesday Music News

Bonnie “Prince” Billy is releasing -- not a new album -- but a fragrance through perfume company Sanae Intoxicants. That’s right, a perfume called “Bonnie Billy” -- perhaps it smells like beard and woodsmoke? According to Sanae, it’s an intoxicating mix of tobacco and Egyptian Jasmine, combined with the ancient wood of the Assam oudRead more...

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Thursday Music News

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You can’t have Halloween without vampires. Vampire Weekend performed on Jimmy Kimmel last night (dressed as skeletons, ironically enough) and treated the audience to “Oxford Comma” and a new song called “Unbelievers.” The quartet has been working on a new album for the past year, and hopefully we’ll hear more good news from them soon.Read more...

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Monday Music News

Neil Young’s annual acoustic-only Bridge School Benefit shows always boast some incredible lineups, and this year looks to be just as memorable for both its talent-stacked bill and the curveballs that Uncle Neil has brought on board. Joining Neil Young and Crazy Horse next month are Jack White, The Flaming Lips, Gary Clark Jr., LucindaRead more...

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Thursday Music News

Mount Eerie released their second video in six weeks yesterday, which doesn’t sound that remarkable until you consider it’s only Phil Elvrum’s second video ever. “Ocean Roar,” the title track off the new album, features a bunch of blurry kaleidoscope-looking landscapes and faces, basically a perfect visual representation of of the distant yet familiar song.Read more...

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Friday Music News

Mount Eerie has announced a North American tour in support of their new albums Clear Moon, which was released this May, and Ocean Roar, due out September 4 on frontman Phil Elverum’s own label. For a complete list of tour dates, head over to the band’s website, and be sure to check out the audioRead more...

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Tuesday Music News

It’s about time that Ben Gibbard release a proper solo album! After years and years with Death Cab For Cutie, side projects like All-Time Quarterback and The Postal Service, Gibbard is releasing his debut solo record on Barsuk Records on October 15. The release will be followed by a short supporting tour. For us inRead more...

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Thursday News Roundup

It’s been real, R.E.M.

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