Austin City Limits announces lineup

There's only four festivals in the United States that people should attend: Lollapalooza, Coachella, SXSW and Austin City Limits. We've already talked about the previous three, now let's talk about the Austin City Limits festival.

The lineup is once again RIDICULOUS. It includes the likes of big draw cards Pearl Jam, Dave Matthews Band, Beastie Boys, Kings of Leon, Ben Harper, and Sonic Youth. It also boasts the likes of indie faves Lily Allen, Arctic Monkeys, The Decemberists, Andrew Bird, Girl Talk, Phoenix, The Walkmen, !!! and Bon Iver. The lineup also showcases the new kids on the block such as The Dead Weather (Jack White new side project), Grizzly Bear, Passion Pit, Dan Auerbach (half of Black Keys), Blitzen Trapper, School of Seven Bells, The Dodos and even the hip hop master, Mos Def.

Again, if you're over in the States or planning a trip soon, make sure you get your ass down to Austin, Texas!!

Austin City Limits Music Festival
October 2nd-4th
Zilker Park, Austin TX

www.aclfestival.com

ALBUM REVIEW: Red Light Company - 'Fine Fascination'

Every time I look at the cover of the debut album from Red Light Company, I think of one of my contributors, Dan 'Core'. Not to say I don't think about him at other times. Actually I think about him a lot and his whereabouts because it seems he has gone all John Lennon on me and is still away on his 'lost weekend'. Anyhow, I think about how amazing the resemblance is between Dan 'Core and his delightful, beautiful girlfriend, and the two innocent, virgin-like naked kids about to do the dirty on the 'Fine Fascination' album cover. It's uncanny. Seriously.

Now, as for the actual music and sound of the album itself, we at Music Universe believe this could be one of the finer debut albums to come out for 2009. Red Light Company are a band based in London, but all of its members (five in total) come from various parts of the world. Their sound has had them compared to the likes of other Arena-rock bands such as Coldplay, Arcade Fire, The Killers and Editors.

From the very first track of the album you already feel like this could be a very enjoyable album. Opening track 'Words of Spectacular' just oozes The Darkness like stadium sound. Big drums, 80s synthesizers and a catchy chorus "all of this time ive been waiting dark nights what for" make for a great opening. Next track 'Scheme Eugene' honestly sounds like The Polyphonic Spree have taken over the vocals for a moment and the reference to band Broken Social Scene makes it extra sweet. 'Arts and Crafts' is like combining Snow Patrol with Australian band Eskimo Joe. Again, a yet another really addictive, sweet-as-honey sounding song which should make good on all the airwaves. 'With Lights Out' and 'New Jersey Television' are again very enjoyable listens, much like The Killers have been over the past few years.

We're now just past the half-way mark on the album and we're not bored yet. We're certainly not 'oh my god im convulsing' excited by what's to come, but we're still interested. 'The Architect' has Arcade Fire's sound painted all over it. Despite the similarities and some might say it's a rip off, we at Music Universe love it. Again, very addictive. 'Meccano' again brings back the sounds of the stadium-rock with chances of getting the crowd to get involved in a mass sing-a-long with "crying out loud the weekend is over, push it out the smiles to uncover". Jimmy Eat World also continues to flick through the mind as we listen to the song more and more. After talking about how similar Red Light Company's sound is to other bands, its fitting that the next song on the album is 'When Everyone is Everybody Else'. It's probably the worst, and most over-the-top song on the album unfortunately. 'The Alamo' is one of those songs that if it were on the album earlier, we would probably appreciate it more. The drums on the final song on the album, 'First We Land', appear non-existent and it's actually a really nice way to end things. You can just see and hear the audience's final participation with the raising of their hands and clapping.

In summation, this debut album is a very listenable, catchy album. The recognisable sounds that stem from previous stadium sounding bands are obvious, but you know what....they still sound good. This band have made a very good debut album which we're sure will make you sit back and listen to it over and over and over again.

Rating (/10):

--- Contributed by Jase S

Vampire Weekend to release new album in September?

Vampire Weekend have finished writing their lyrics and are now working on their sound for their new album, expected to be released this September.

According to Pitchfork, the boys are currently in their Brooklyn studio putting together the music for their sophomore LP. When asked what their sound is going to be like, frontman Ezra Koenig said "It's definitely going to be a recognizably Vampire Weekend sound, but there are going to be new sounds. We're trying to challenge ourselves not to use the same bag of tricks that we used on the first album-- different instruments, stuff like that."

Keyboardist Rostam Batmanglij is once again producing the album.

Newish song 'White Sky' has been circulating the net for a while now, played at a couple of recent gigs and even performed live on the Jimmy Kimmel show. However, whether it appears on their new album or not is yet to be confirmed. Music Universe don't think the song is anything near their best, but have no doubt that their new albums will be kick-ass.

www.vampireweekend.com

Passion Pit release first official single 'The Reeling'

We here at Music Universe have mentioned it a few times, but we thought we'd reiterate it once more. Passion Pit will be the MGMT of 2009. You heard it here first.

Passion Pit just released 'The Reeling', their first official single off their highly anticipated debut album 'Manners' (due May 19th).

Passion Pit first came onto the indie scene last year with their kick-ass EP 'Chunk of Change'. They're developed a ridiculous amount of internet hype ever since its release and the singles they've released off 'Chunk of Change' including 'Sleepyhead', 'Smile Upon Me' and 'I've Got Your Number' are just sublime.

If you love your electro-pop, synth-jam goodness, and are looking for your MGMT for 2009, then Passion Pit is the band for you.

www.myspace.com/passionpitjams

Frand Ferdinand gets dub with 'Blood'

Franz Ferdinand are set to release their second album of 2009. The Scottish rock outfit has recorded a dub version of their previously released album.

'Tonight: Franz Ferdinand', the group's previous album, already had the right ingredients for the album to be dubbed. Producer, Dan Carey, has worked with dub artists such as Lee "Scratch" Perry and Mad Professor in the past.

Speaking to Billboard in November 2008, lead singer Alex Kapranos described Carey as having "a different dynamic than other producers." "I think with anything, it has to be a collaboration and we find ourselves bouncing off one another rather well," Kapranos said of the group's work with Carey. "He's coming from that Jamaican perspective -- there's much more space; the bass guitar leads a lot more on this record than anything else."

Titled "Blood," the album will be released June 1 through Domino.

www.franzferdinand.co.uk

Source: Reuters

Regina Spektor to release 'Far' on June 26th

Regina Spektor is set to release her long awaited and highly anticipated 'Begin to Hope' follow-up album titled 'Far'. Released in Australia on June 26th, Spektor has gone out and grabbed a whole bunch of different producers to collaborate with her on this new album.

The likes of Jeff Lynne (ELO, The Traveling Wilburys), Mike Elizondo (Dr. Dre, Eminem), David Kahne (Paul McCartney, The Strokes) and Garret "Jacknife" Lee (Weezer, R.E.M.) have all gotten their hands dirty with a number of the 13 tracks on 'Far'.

It was her second album 'Begin to Hope' that really put Regina on the map. Captivating audiences with her delightful and distinctive voice, Regina Spektor has hypnotized the world and now sold over one million copies of her 'Begin to Hope' album.

Get set to fall in love with Regina once again.

www.reginaspektor.com

Lollapalooza 2009 is ridic

Guys, we thought we'd write another piece in the 'must attend once before you die' music festivals series. This time we want to talk about Lollapalooza.

Lollapalooza was conceived and created in 1991 by Perry Farrell (lead singer of Jane's Addiction). It finished in 1997, but reemerged and revived itself in 2003. It's held in Grant Park, Chicago, in the United fking States and it attracts around 65,000 people over three days. This year it's held on August 7th-9th.

The lineup this year boasts the likes of Depeche Mode, Tool, The Killers, Jane's Addiction (of course), Beastie Boys, Kings of Leon, Lou Reed, Ben Harper, Snoop Dogg, Tv On The Radio, Vampire Weekend.........

phew.......needed a breath

......The Decemberists, Neko Case, Animal Collective, Band of Horses, Of Montreal, Arctic Monkeys, Fleet Foxes, Kaiser Chiefs, Crystal Castles, Bon Iver

......deep breath

.....Santigold, Cold War Kids, Deerhunter, Lykke Li, Peter Bjorn and John, Gomez, Glasvegas, Passion Pit, Ra Ra Riot, Friendly Fires, Simian Mobile Disco, Hercules and Love Affair, Rye Rye, No Age and sooooooooooo many more!

The more and more we look over this year's lineup, the more and more we think about stabbing ourselves in the neck because we can't get over there. Dam you Perry!

www.lollapalooza.com

Jane's Addiction announce Australian tour

Ladies and Gentlemen have we got some news for you. The one and only Jane’s Addiction is coming to Australia. It’ll be the first time since 1991 that all original members – Perry Farrell, Dave Navarro, Eric Avery and Stephen Perkins – will be here together as one.

We at Music Universe are happy to pay whatever it costs just to see 'Jane Says' played live. So, its time to put ur rock n roll gear on and get addicted to Jane once again.

JANE'S ADDICTION AUSTRALIAN TOUR

Sunday 26th July Tivoli Brisbane
Monday 27th July Hordern Pavilion Sydney
Wednesday 29th July Thebarton Theatre Adelaide
Thursday 30th July Festival Hall Melbourne
Saturday 1st August Metro City Perth

*Jane's Addiction will also be performing at the Splendour In The Grass festival

www.janesaddiction.com

Splendour in The Grass 2009 - First announcement

Yes folks, its that time of the year again already. It's Splendour time baby!

The team from the Splendour in The Grass festival have just released their first announcement on who's going to be performing at this year's show. Before we get to the names however, we at Music Universe would like to add our two cents in.

MU's two cents: Our gut instinct when we were told about the lineup was......meh. Yes it has a couple of huge headliners, but there's also a few acts that normally would be considered headliners but because they've played in Australia a number of times or recently it just makes the lineup a little.......meh. There was always going to be the standard and obvious 'let's play at every festival' aussie contingent, but on the flip side there's also a couple of new up n comers (which in our eyes are very important) that round out the first announcement.

So, to the lineup........semi, soft drumroll please I guess......

Main headliners announced so far are Jane's Addiction and The Flaming Lips. Solid headliners for any festival no matter where in the world. Bloc Party and MGMT return to play their only Australian shows at the festival. Been there, done that. Next!

Old schoolers and celebrating their 30th anniversary, The Specials, are making there way over too. Along the same theme of 'old schoolers' but with an Australian flavour to it, Grinspoon will make yet another appearance to try and rev the crowd up. The kings of revving the crowd and token hip-hop act, The Hilltop Hoods, will be reemerging. Also, after riding their wave of success off the back of their stunning debut, Midnight Juggernauts will be venturing out to hopefully play some new tunes.

As for the up n comers that we at Music Universe are very interested in seeing, the likes of Friendly Fires, White Lies, The Gutter Twins and Manchester Orchestra will be making their first appearances in the country. Rounding out the announcement are the standard stock boring Australian bands like Augie March, Bob Evans, Little Birdy, Birds of Tokyo and Yves Klein Blue. The singer/songwriter's list looks dull with Sarah Blasko, Josh Pyke and Kram wasting space on the schedule.

Anyway, here's hoping the second announcement brings out the big guns. Please.

SPLENDOUR IN THE GRASS 2009 – 1ST LINEUP
Bloc Party (in their ONLY Australian show), The Flaming Lips, Jane’s Addiction, MGMT (also in their ONLY Australian show), Hilltop Hoods, Grinspoon, Midnight Juggernauts, The Specials, Sarah Blasko, Augie March, Josh Pyke, Friendly Fires, Little Birdy, Birds Of Tokyo, The Gutter Twins, Manchester Orchestra, Yuksek, Bob Evans, White Lies, Kram, Yves Klein Blue, Decoder Ring, Lost Valentinos, Leader Cheetah, Jack Ladder, The Middle East, Polaroid Fame and Glass Towers

SPLENDOUR IN THE GRASS 2009 TICKET PRICES
Event ticket: $240.00 (inc gst) + bf
Carbon Offset Ticket: $245.95 (inc gst) + bf
Camping ticket: $132.00 (inc gst) + bf

TICKETS ON SALE
9.00am sharp on Thursday May 14th - Internet sales only – www.qjump.com.au

SPLENDOUR IN THE GRASS 2009
Sat July 25th and Sunday July 26th
Belongil Fields,
Byron Bay

For all event info and updates please go to:
www.splendourinthegrass.com

Bliss n Eso 'Flying Colours Live' tour

Bliss n Eso return this June for yet another shot at world domination by touring Australia in support of their new live DVD (out May 15th).

In the time since the boys last hit the road, they've rocked 82,000 punters at Sound Relief, won an ARIA, had three tracks in Triple J's Hottest 100 and toured internationally. Bliss n Eso are clearly Australia's hottest hip hop act at the moment.

They're re-releasing their ridiculously successful album 'Flying Colours' with an added bonus - a live DVD. 'Flying Colours' has produced four killer tracks so far including 'Bullet and a Target', 'Woodstock 2008', 'Eye of The Storm' and 'The Sea is Rising'. With these tracks and more being played, this tour will be one hell of a sweat fest.

TICKETS ON SALE 29th APRIL

BLISS N ESO
FLYING COLOURS LIVE TOUR
SUPPORTED BY PEZ (FEAT. 360 AND MATIK) & DIAFRIX

Sat 6th June ANU BAR Canberra
Sun 7th June COME TOGETHER FESTIVAL Luna Park, Sydney
Sat 13th June FESTIVAL HALL Melbourne
Fri 19th June THE TIVOLI Brisbane
Fri 26th June THEBARTON THEATRE Adelaide
Sat 27th June METRO CITY Perth

The Mars Volta to release their sixth album 'Octahedron' on June 22nd

Hey hey what da ya know.......it’s time for yet another Mars Volta album to be released! It's their fifth album in less than six years and looks like these guys just don't know how to slow down.

The prog-rockers will release 'Octahedron' on June 22 in Australia. They'll release a single, 'Since We’ve Been Wrong' a wee little bit earlier so we can get a taste of things to come.

Octahedron tracklisting:

1. Since We’ve Been Wrong
2. Teflon
3. Halo of Nembutals
4. With Twilight as My Guide
5. Cotopaxi
6. Desperate Graves
7. Copernicus
8. Luciforms

www.thebedlam.net

Green Day preview '21st Century Breakdown' album

Green Day have debuted their new album '21st Century Breakdown' during a series of secret gigs in Oakland, California.

The band have so far played two shows in their hometown, playing the record in full along with some of their greatest hits.

Green Day are set to release '21st Century Breakdown' this May worldwide.

The set list according to the NME was:

'Song Of The Century'
'21st Century Breakdown'
'Know Your Enemy'
'¡Viva la Gloria!'
'Before the Lobotomy'
'Christian’s Inferno'
'Last Night on Earth'
'East Jesus Nowhere'
'Peacemaker'
'Last of the American Girls'
'Murder City'
'¿Viva la Gloria? (Little Girl)'
'Restless Heart Syndrome'
'Horseshoes & Handgrenades'
'The Static Age'
American Eulogy:
'Part 1. Mass Hysteria'
'Part 2. Modern World'
'See The Light'
'American Idiot'
'Jesus of Suburbia'
'St. Jimmy'
'Longview'
'Welcome to Paradise'
'She'
'Going to Pasalacqua'
'King for a Day'/'Shout'
'Minority'
'Homecoming'

Jeeeeeeez. Good show no? You seen them before? Let us know by adding a comment.

The Kills re-release 'Keep On Your Mean Side' album

The Kills have announced they will re-release their first album with five bonus tracks.

Jamie Hince and Alison Mosshart will release their 2003 debut, 'Keep On Your Mean Side', in the US on May 5, and will feature rare bonus B-sides.

The 'Keep On Your Mean Side’ tracklisting is:

1. Superstition
2. Cat Claw
3. Pull A U
4. Kissy Kissy
5. Fried My Little Brains
6. Hand
7. Hitched
8. Black Rooster
9. Wait
10. Fuck The People
11. Monkey23
12. Gypsy Death & You

Bonus tracks:

1. Gum’ (Black Rooster EP)
2. Jewel Thief’ (Fried My Little Brains EP)
3. Sugar baby’ (Fried My Little Brains EP)
4. The Search for Cherry Red’ ('Pull A U’ single)
5. Dropout Boogie’ (Black Rooster EP)

The Kills recently released their second album 'Midnight Boom'.

www.thekills.tv

Best Albums reunion - 2004

It's 2009 and its time for our five year reunion with some of the best albums from 2004. It was the year when a whole lot of some of the biggest bands in the world today, arrived on the scene. It was also the year when a former Beach Boy legend made a triumphant return to the music scene, as well as the year when a number of artists/bands attempted to back up their stunning debut albums with their sophomore efforts.

Here's a list of our favourite albums from 2004.

1. Sufjan Stevens - Seven Swans
2. Snow Patrol - Final Straw
3. Interpol - Antics
4. Scissor Sisters - Scissor Sisters
5. The Futureheads - The Futureheads
6. Junior Boys - Last Exit
7. TV On The Radio - Desperate Youth, Blood Thirsty Babes
8. Kanye West - The College Dropout
9. Arcade Fire - Funeral
10. Franz Ferdinand - Franz Ferdinand
11. Les Savy Fav - Inches
12. Powderfinger - Vulture Street
13. A.C. Newman - The Slow Wonder
14. Modest Mouse - Good News for People Who Love Bad News
15. Max Richter - The Blue Notebook
16. M.I.A/Diplo - Piracy Funds Terrorism Vol. 1
17. Brian Wilson - Smile
18. The Streets - A Grand Don't Come For Free
19. Green Day - American Idiot
20. Death From Above 1979 - You're A Woman, I'm A Machine
21. The Killers - Hot Fuss
22. The Shins - Chutes Too Narrow
23. The Zutons - Who Killed The Zutons?
24. Razorlight - Up All Night
25. The Libertines - The Libertines

Jeez that was a good year.

Mew to release new album in June

Danish alt-rockers Mew, who broke through two years ago with the release of their deliciously good third album 'And the Glass Handed Kites', have wrapped sessions on their fourth studio album.

Recorded and mixed primarily in New York, the as yet untitled album is on target for a June 2009 release.

According to singer Jonas Bjerre, the biggest change for Mew this time around was keeping their recording timeline down to a minimum. "We were in agreement when we started writing this record, promising ourselves, 'This is not going to take three years to make. We need to work faster,'" Bjerre told Spin Magazine.

The band also moved away from the continuous manner in which 'Kites' was mixed, where one song basically bled seamlessly into the next. "The last record we did was like one long thing, and I love that about it," Bjerre says. "We didn’t want to do that again, we wanted to have separate songs. I think it’s like a counter reaction to what we did last time."

Mew are playing at the Summersonic Festival in Japan come August time. Does this mean they might make their debut appearance in Australia for Splendour? Let's hope that we will see them in Australia sometime soon.

www.mewsite.com
Source: Spin Magazine

Simon and Garfunkel to tour Australia after 25 years!!

New York fans were treated to something special recently when Simon and Garfunkel made a surprise three-song performance at New York’s Beacon Theatre. Today Australian and New Zealand fans are getting something even more special, a national tour.

Simon & Garfunkel, ranked among the greatest artists of all time, are to tour for eight concerts in June.

Having not visited Australia for more than 25 years, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel last toured Australia and New Zealand in 1983 with their 'Summer Evening' Tour. They are returning with their 'Old Friends In Concert' Tour, which wowed US and European audiences back in 2004, (which was the last time the duo toured together.

Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel have been friends and harmonising together for more than 50 years. They made songs that when you hear them it brings either a smile to the face or a tear tothe eye. Their songs are timeless. Songs including 'The Sound of Silence', 'Bridge Over Troubled Water', 'Mrs. Robinson', 'Homeward Bound', 'Cecilia' and 'A Hazy Shade of Winter' to name just some as examples of their legendary status. Like all long relationships, they have had there share of fights, break-ups and even years of not talking to each other. But at the ripe age of 67 years, the classic couple are enjoying one another yet again.

As a duo, Simon & Garfunkel have sold more than 40 million albums in the U.S. alone; received five Grammy Awards - including the 2003 Lifetime Achievement Award - and were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1990.

TOUR DATES:
Wed 17 June - Brisbane Entertainment Centre
Sat 20 and Sun 21 June - Acer Arena, Sydney
Thu 25 and Fri 26 June - Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
Tue 30 June - Adelaide Entertainment Centre
Thu 2 July - Burswood Dome, Perth

*Ticketek is selling for the above venues only.
**Visa Entertainment has pre-sale tickets on sale from noon on Monday 6th until 5pm on Wednesday 8th before the rest of the Australian tickets go on sale on April 17 through Ticketek.

Source: Sydney Morning Herald

Japan's Fuji Rock & Summersonic Festivals = Splendour in the Grass?

Remember how we said we would talk about a few of the international festivals happening this year? Well, another two we'd like to mention is the Fuji Rock Festival and Summersonic Festival. Not only are they Japan's best and only festivals, but they could also give us a few clues as to who could come down for Splendour in the Grass as the two festivals occur within a few days of each other.

The lineup for this years Fuji Rock festival (July 24th-26th) includes acts such as Animal Collective, Ben Harper and The Relentless 7, Diplo, Easy Star All Stars, Franz Ferdinand, Jeff Lang, The Killers, m83, Oasis, Peaches, Polysics, Public Enemy, Royksopp, Simian Mobile Disco, Weezer and many many more.

A week post Splendour is the Summersonic festival held in Japan too (Aug 7th-9th). Now this is also a monster festival which never seems to have a disappointing lineup. It also gives better idea for Splendour's lineup as it doesnt clash with the festival, unlike Fuji does. This year they have got the likes of Linkin Park, My Chemical Romance, Nine Inch Nails, The Flaming Lips, Aphex Twin, CSS, Klaxons, Mogwai, Placebo, Sonic Youth, Soulwax, Girl Talk, Mando Diao, Matisyahu, Metronomy, Mew, Mercury Rev, N.A.S.A, Red Light Company and a stupid amount more.

Now, for those trying to calculate who could come to Splendour from these lineups, well Music Universe have already done it for you. Ben Harper, Easy Star All Stars, Franz Ferdinand, The Killers, m83 and Simian Mobile Disco can almost be written off from the lineup from Fuji. Nine inch Nails, Flaming Lips, CSS, Klaxons, The Ting Tings, Phoenix, Girl Talk and possibly Mercury Rev can be erased from the Summersonic lineup.

So, there's a huge huge chance that this years Splendour (held over the July 25th-26th weekend) could include Oasis, Placebo, Sonic Youth, Weezer, Royksopp, Phoenix, Peaches and who knows who else. For us at Music Universe, we will pray twice a day for Mew to make their first appearance in Australia.

By the way, quick congratulations goes out to Tame Impala and Temper Trap for getting onto the Summersonic festival bill. Nice one!

www.summersonic.com
http://www.smash-uk.com/frf09/

BASSINTHEGRASS 2009

BASSINTHEGRASS turns seven this year, and for the 7,000 music lovers who will be there, they are going to be in for a real treat.

The likes of The Living End, The Cat Empire, Sneaky Sound System, Gabriella Cilmi, Augie March, Bliss n Eso, Seany B/Matt Roberts will all be appearing plus many more yet to be announced Territory acts.

BASSINTHEGRASS is recognised by national acts as the Territory’s - and northern Australia’s - greatest music festival. In the past, the festival has been able to enjoy the country’s top acts such as Powderfinger, Wolfmother, Hilltop Hoods, Jet, You Am I, Dallas Crane, Grinspoon, as well as some of the Territory’s finest bands.

The 7th BASSINTHEGRASS will be held on Saturday 23 May at the Amphitheatre for 12 hours of the hottest music the Top End can give us!

Tickets on sale April 8th and are only $50!

May 23rd
Darwin Amphitheatre
Darwin, NT

www.bassinthegrass.com.au

Come Together festival 2009

In June, over the long weekend, the Come Together festival will return to Luna Park for the 6th time and will once again deliver unlimited free rides, fresh new talent and two full days of non stop music for all ages.

How could you not put on a party without the likes of Bliss n Eso? They have taken Australia by storm and turned a mass audience at Sound Relief into one hell of a party. These guys are one of the hottest acts in the country right now and surely will turn Luna Park upside down on the Saturday.

Along with BnE, Midnight Juggernauts will make a triumphant return to the live stage. After a huge success with their debut album 'Dystopia' and special mentions from electronic duo's Justice and Daft Punk, the Juggs will hopefully through in some new tunes to keep the crowd sweating on the Sunday.

Joining these two popular acts will be the likes of Datarock, Dukes of Windsor, Art vs. Science, Quan (from Regurgitator), Pez, Cloud Control, Fire! Santa Rosa, Fire!, Wolf & Cub, Muph and Plutonic, Red Riders, Kram (from Spiderbait), Phrase and many many more.

Come Together 2009
Luna Park, Sydney NSW
June 6th-7th

Tickets on sale now.

www.cometogether.com.au

Deerhunter announce Australian tour

Deerhunter are making there way over to Australia in June for a small east-coast national tour.

For those that haven't heard of Deerhunter before (probably first timers to the site b/c devoted fans of MU should know about them), they're an American four piece who's music style ranges from ambient to punk to psychedelic rock.

They released their 3rd album 'Microcastle' late last year to some rave reviews. Allmusic have them 4/5 stars and Pitchfork rated them as one of the albums of 2008 with a 9.2/10 on the pitchforker scale.

Deerhunter will play at the following venues:
Thursday June 11 – Manning Bar, Sydney
Friday June 12 – Corner Hotel, Melbourne
Saturday June 13 – The Zoo, Brisbane

Tickets on sale April 3rd.

www.deerhuntertheband.blogspot.com