Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros are currently in the studio finishing up their new album with a release date of May 29, 2012. The band will also be performing a number of shows in March 2012.

From their self-titled LP that came out in October 2011, Twerps have released a video for “Through The Day”. The band also confirmed tour dates throughout the Spring of 2012, most of which are with Real Estate.

From their forthcoming album, Point of Go, Jonquil has released a video for “It’s My Part” directed by Franklyn Banks and produced by Lucy Kellett. Watch the video in this post.

Terry Malts, the trio of Corey Cunningham, Phil Benson and Nathan Sweatt, have released the track “Nauseous” from their album, Killing Time, which is out on February 21, 2012. Listen to “Nauseous” in this post. It is infectious.

Quintron and Miss Pussycat have announced dates for a Spring 2012 North American tour. The duo’s album, Sucre Du Sauvage, is out now. Watch the video for “Face Down in the Gutter” in this post.

Active Child has been remixed by LA’s White Arrows. Check out “Johnny Belinda” (White Arrows Remix) in this post.

Real Estate has announced Spring 2012 tour dates in both Australia, New Zealand and North America.

A Place To Bury Strangers have released a stream of their new EP, Onwards To The Wall, a week ahead of its street-date via Hype Machine. The band also announced Spring 2012 tour dates.

Teen Daze has announced the release of his debut, full-length album, All of Us, Together, out May 22, 2012. He has also announce Spring 2012 tour dates. Listen to “Brooklyn Sunburn” in this post.

Garbage has announced the release of, Not Your Kind Of People, the band’s fifth studio album on May 15, 2012. The band also announced selected international tour dates.

Van Dyke Parks has set performance dates in the Southeastern US in February 2012. He’ll be performing material from his 7″ series and showcasing the art many contemporary artists.

Mates of State have announced tour dates in February 2012, the duo’s first live dates this year.

The War On Drugs have a new video out for their song, “Brothers”. It’s the latest song from the band’s album, Slave Ambient, to get video-treatment. Watch it in this post.

Patrick Watson will be releasing his new album, Adventures In Your Own Backyard, on April 21, 2012. Listen to “Into Giants” from the album in this post.

Damien Jurado will be releasing his latest album, Maraqopa, on February 21, 2012. Listen to “Museum of Flight” in this post.