Here We Go Magic Announce New Album; Tour

Here We Go Magic have announced the release their sophomore album, Pigeons, as well as Spring 2010 tour dates with White Rabbits.

Broken Social Scene Announce New Album; Tour

Canadian super-group, Broken Social Scene, has announced the release of the band’s first new album in five years, Forgiveness Rock Record, which will be release on May 4, 2010 via Arts & Crafts.

Turin Brakes Announce New Album; UK Tour

Turin Brakes has announce the release of their latest album, Outbursts, which will be release on April 20, 2010. The band is currently on tour in the UK in support of the album.

The Terror Pigeon Dance Revolt Announce Cover Art; Tour

The Terror Pigeon Dance Revolt has announced the cover art for their debut album I Love You. I Love You. I Love You And I’m In Love With You. Have An Awesome Day! Have The Best Day Of Your Life! They have also announced tour dates.

The Black Keys Announce New Album

The Black Keys, coming off a year with the release of Dan Auerbach’s solo album and debut albums of side-projects Blakroc and Drummer, have announced the release of their latest album, Brothers. The album will be release on May 18 via Nonesuch Records.

The Depreciation Guild Announce New Album; Tour

The Depreciation Guild has announced the release of their sophomore album, Spirit Youth, on May 18, 2010 via Kanine Records. The band also announced a forthcoming tour, all dates (excluding yet-to-be-determined SXSW dates) with Serena Maneesh.

Instant Album Review: Jamie Cullum – The Pursuit

Front-to-back, Jamie Cullum’s The Pursuit is a solid effort by an establish artist who’s market typically runs outside the sight-lines of music fans obsessed with the overly obscure and frequently bearded. Find out why …

Black Francis Unveils NonStopErotik Cover Art; Track Listing

Black Francis has unveiled the cover art for NonStopErotic, his new album which will be released on March 30, 2010 va Cooking Vinyl.

Ted Leo And The Pharmacists Announce Tour; Album; MP3

Ted Leo And The Pharmacists have announced dates for their Spring 2010 tour which will support their new album, The Brutalist Bricks, to be released on March 9, 2010. The band will kick off their tour with a show on March 11 in Cleveland.

Instant Album Review: The Happy Hollows

An Instant Album Review of The Happy Hollow’s album, Spells, by DeadJournalist.com’s newest contributor, Eric Munoz.

Preservation: An Album To Benefit Preservation Hall

Today, Fat Tuesday, found the release of Preservation: An Album To Benefit Preservation Hall & The Preservation Hall Music Outreach Program, a benifit album featuring a who’s who of artists performing tracks with New Orleans’ Preservation Hall Jazz Band.

Local Natives Announce Tour Dates; Release Album

The Southern California-based band, Local Natives, have announced an extensive Spring 2010 tour as well as performances as SXSW, Sasquatch, Coachella and Bonnaroo. The band also released its album, Gorilla Manor, today.

White Rabbits; Here We Go Magic Announce Tour Dates

White Rabbits and Here We Go Magic have announced that they will be tour together this Spring. The tour, which begins in Charlottesville, VA on April 5, 2010, will conclude in Boston on May 1. Here We Go Magic have also announced that there sophomore album will be release later this year.

No One Knows About Persian Cats

No One Knows About Persian Cats – A movie about the underground music scene in Tehran, Iran announces US release date for the movie and soundtrack. Bios of musicians featured in the film also in this post.

A Weather Announce New Album; Share MP3

A Weather to release new album; share MP3 of the album’s first single, “Giant Stairs”.

Emily Jane White Announces New Album

Emily Jane White has announced the release of her second album, Victorian America, on April 27, 2010.

Black Francis Announces New Album, NonStopErotik

Black Francis Announces New Album, NonStopErotik, to be released on March 30, 2010.

Jamie Cullum Announces New Album; US Tour

British singer Jamie Cullum has announced the release of his new album, The Pursuit, which will be released on March 2, 2010. The album is Cullum’s third for Verve Records and his first in four years.

Roman Candle Announces Tour Dates; MP3

Roman Candle has announce tour dates in support of their new album, Oh Tall Tree In The Ear on February 19, 2010. The band will also headline the second night of WKNC’s Double Barrel Benefit on February 6 in Raleigh, NC.

We Are Wolves Announce Tour Dates; Include Shows with Wolf Parade

We Are Wolves have announced limited tour dates in advance of the release of their third album, Invisible Violence, which will be released on February 2, 2010.

Javelin Announce New Album; Tour Dates with Yeasayer

Javelin, the group comprised of Tom Van Buskirk and George Langford, have announced the release of their debut LP, No Mas, on April 20, 2010. In addition to a February 9 show in Williamsburg Hall of Music in Brooklyn, the band will be opening for Yeasayer on their upcoming UK Tour.

The New Pornographers Announce New Album

The New Pornographers have announced the release of their fifth full-length album, Together on May 4, 2010. The album was produced by the band and Phil Palazzolo, and recorded in Vancouver, Brooklyn, Woodstock, and Catskill, NY.

The National Announce 2010 Tour Dates; New Album

The National have announced the first of their 2010 tour dates, beginning with two shows in Richmond, Va., on April 23 and 24, 2010. A new, yet-to-be-titled album will be released on May 4, 2010.

Heard First: Justin and Tomek

Technically, this isn’t a Heard First because Justin and Tomek released their five-song EP, I Need To EP, in 2008. That is after two full-length albums, the first of which was released in 2004. So we’ll consider this an exception.

New Johnny Cash Album to be Released

A new Johnny Cash album, American VI: Ain’t No Grave, will be released on February 26, 2010 – on what would have been his 78th birthday. The album, using materials recorded prior to his death in 2003, includes one previously unreleased Cash original song plus covers of artists ranging from Kris Kristofferson to Queen Lili’uokalani.