KRCW's Morning Becomes Eclectic
If you've never heard of Morning Becomes Eclectic, it's a good thing you are reading this news bit. Morning Becomes Eclectic is a show on a California radio station called KRCW. They interview and feature many performers and archive them on their site. The site has a huge array of artists archived on their site, featuring performances and interviews from the likes of The Avalanches, Zero 7, Coldplay, Starsailor, Mercury Rev, Sparklehorse, and many many more.

A recent episode featured Badly Drawn Boy. Gough previewed four tracks from the forthcoming About A Boy soundtrack on Morning Becomes Eclectic late last year. Gough performs two of them live, "A Minor Incident" and "Donna And Blitzen", while the other two were recorded versions of "The Peak You Reach" and "River Sea Ocean". Later in the episode, Gough plays a new untitled song on piano and later does an improptu rendition of Journey's "Don't Stop Believin". He closes the show with another untitled piano instrumental.

You can go here to check out all the fun action.
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Xfm 'The Remix' compilation
Virgin Records will be releasing Xfm's first 'The Remix' compilation on February 18th, 2002. The Remix, an extension of the Xfm radio show and monthly live event at Cargo, will feature serveral big name artists, such as Radiohead, Gorillaz, Goldfrapp, Beta Band, Pulp, Zero 7, Badly Drawn Boy, and many more remixed by the likes of UNKLE, Paul Oakenfold, Chemical Brothers, Karma Sunra, and more. The massive compilation will span 3 CD's and can be pre-ordered from the 10th of February at www.xfm.co.uk/shop,and you will recieve it on February 18th. More info on the compilation and Xfm here.

Here's the final tracklisting:

CD1
1. Charlatans - My Beautiful Friend (Jagz Kooner remix)
2. Placebo - Pure Morning (Les Rhythmes Digitales remix)
3. Future Sound of London - Papua New Guinea (Hybrid remix)
4. Kelis - Young Fresh 'n' New (Timo Maas remix)
5. Playgroup - Number One (Blackstrobe vocal remix)
6. Stereo MCs - Deep Down & Dirty (Jon Carter remix)
7. Utah Saints - Lost Vagueness (Deadly Avenger remix)
8. I Monster - Daydream in Blue (Medicine remix)
9. Mansun - I Can Only Disappoint You (Perfecto remix)
10. Fatboy Slim - Song for Shelter (Chemical Brothers)
11. Leftfield - Phat Planet (Dave Clarke Remix)

CD2
1. Daft Punk - Harder Better Faster Stronger (Neptunes remix)
2. New Order - Crystal (Lee Coombs remix)
3. Afrika Bambaata - Planet Rock (Paul Oakenfold remix)
4. Moby - Bodyrock (Hybrid remix)
5. Beta Band - Squares (Bloah remix)
6. Goldfrapp - Utopia (Tom Middleton remix)
7. Manic Street Preachers - La Tristessa Durera - Chemical Brothers (Dust Brothers)
8. Sunna - I'm Not Trading (UNKLE remix)
9. Lenny Kravitz - American Woman (Timbaland remix)
10. Mark B & Blade - You Don't See The Signs (Grant Nicholas remix)
11. Roots Manuva - Dreamy Days (Super Furry Animals remix)
12. Pulp - Sunrise (All Seeing I Middle of the Road mix)
13. Gorillaz - 19-2000 (Ben Brown's UKFUNK.COM Mix)

CD2
1. Radiohead - Planet Telex (Karma Sunra Mix) - UNKLE
2. Depeche Mode - Useless (Kruder & Dorfmeister remix)
3. OMD - Souvenir (Moby remix)
4. Ocean Colour Scene - July (Forza Moderna mix)
5. Starsailor - Good Souls (Two Lone Swordsmen remix)
6. Travis - Writing to reach you (Deadly Avenger remix)
7. Skinny - Failure (David Holmes remix)
8. David Gray - Sail Away (Rae & Christian remix)
9. Zero 7 - Waiting Line (Dorfmeister remix)
10. Garbage - Cherry Lips (Howie B)
11. Badly Drawn Boy - Pissing In The Wind (Lemon Jelly remix)
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Imperial Teen sign to Merge
Merge records will have the honor of releasing Imperial Teen's third full-length, On. Led by former Faith No More keyboardist, Roddy Bottum, Imperial Teen finished recording the album in 2000 in a Los Angeles studio. On will be the follow-up to 1998's What Is Not To Love. The album was produced by newlyweds Steven McDonald and Anna Waronker, who are also current members of the bands Ze Malibu Kids. On will be released on April 9th.

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Kepler and GYBE lunchboxes now available
Ottawa instrumentalists Kepler are getting themselves ready to release a new album along with a tour, opening for the Canadian nontet, Godspeed You Black Emperor!. The new album is titled Missionless Days and will be the follow-up to Fuck Fright Fail. The album will be released in Europe in March and a month later in the US. In the meantime, the band are packing their suitcases for a tour through the U.K, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, France, Spain, Holland and Belgium over the course of two months.
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New Pornographers Tour
Okay, I forgot if I posted this or not-- but Neko Case and her porn stars will be embarking on a US tour during the month of February. They will be touring in support of their latest album, Mass Romantic, released by Mint Records in 2000. The album is set to be released in Europe by Matador Records. In other Neko Case news, she is currently hard at work on her third solo album, which is expected to be released in the later part of this year.

Tourdates:
2/08 400 Bar, Minneapolis MN (with the Frames)
2/09 Annex, Madison WI (with the Frames)
2/10 High Dive, Champaign IL (with the Frames)
2/11 Radio Radio, Indianapolis IN (with the Frames)
2/12 Chattanooga TN
2/13 40 Watt, Athens GA (with the Frames, Azure Ray, The Good Life)
2/14 Echo Lounge, Atlanta GA (with the Frames)
2/15 Room 4, Carrboro NC (with the Frames)
2/16 Baltimore MD
2/17 Washington DC
2/18 Maxwell's, Hoboken NJ (with the Frames)
2/19 Warsaw, Brooklyn NY (with the Frames)
2/20 Philadelphia PA
2/21 Pittsburgh PA
2/22 Beachland Ballroom, Cleveland OH (with the Frames)
2/23 Abbey Pub, Chicago IL (with the Frames)
3/02 Great American Music Hall, San Francisco CA (Noise Pop Festival)
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Pedro the Lion tour and album
Pedro the Lion tour and album. Their new album will finally be released on April 16th via Jade Tree. The album is titled Control and will actually be the second take of recording the album. Apparently, frontman David Bazan was not happy with the initial recordings and went back to the studio to re-record the entire album. Cuckoo Cuckoo. Anyway, here are a small handful of dates:

2-28 San Francisco, CA - Slim's (Noise Pop Fest)
3-26 Los Angeles, CA - Spaceland
3-27 San Francisco, CA - Bottom of the Hill
3-28 Portland, OR - Berbati's Pan
3-29 Eugene, OR - W.O.W. Hall
3-30 Seattle, WA - Graceland

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Engine Down New Album
In non-Melissa Auf Der Maur news, Richmond, Virginia-based Engine Down will be releasing their third full-length titled Demure. The album will be the follow-up to 2000's To Bury Within the Sound. Engine Down will tour in support of Demure beginning sometime in February, subjecting Japan and the US to their funky hardcore music. Demure will be released on April 1st.
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Beck's new album
In more non-Melissa Auf Der Maur news, Beck has been recording material for a new album over the last year in San Francisco. It is unknown what direction the capricious Beck will take with the new album, but reports say that Dan the Automator and Dr. Octagon have been dishing out rhymes for the album.

In other Beck-related, non-Melissa Auf Der Maur-related news, the skinny blonde is confirmed to play a solo set alongside No Doubt, Eddie Vedder, Weezer, The Offspring, among many others at the Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles, CA (Feb 26th). The show is part of a fundraising drive for the Recording Artists Coalition.
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Elbow halt everything because of a lost notebook
Vocalist Guy Garvey has stopped all creative flow within the band, Elbow. Apparently, Garvey lost his precious notebook somewhere between Manchester and London. During breaks from their tour, Garvey would jot down thoughts, ideas, and phone numbers of big-breasted women in the notebook. A reward is being offered for anyone who finds the notebook. The reward can be claimed by dialing 0161-953-4081, or by returning it to the address on the inside cover of the notebook. No, I'm not kidding.
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Television
Bad Religion - Late Night with Conan O'Brien (NBC)
Wu-Tang Clan - Last Call with Carson Daly (NBC)
Paul McCartney - Entertainment Tonight:
Barry Manilow - The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (NBC)
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New Releases
Audio Learning Center - Friendships Often Fade Away (Vagrant)
Beta Band - Squares EP (DVD; Regal)
Chemical Brothers - Come With Us (Astralwerks)
Cracker: Forever (Back Porch)
DJ Maxximus - Mercedes Bentley Vs. Versace Armani EP (Warp)
Face to Face/Dropkick Murphys - Split EP (Vagrant)
N.E.R.D. (Neptunes) - In Search of... (Virgin)
Shalabi Effect - The Trial of St-Orange (Alien8)
Squarepusher - 12" (Warp)
Teenage Fanclub & Jad Fair - Words of Wisdom & Hope (Alt. Tentacles)
Thievery Corporation - Sounds from the Verve Hi-Fi (Verve)

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Michigan Fest 2002 Performers
The 7th annual Michigan Fest is being held in Wayne, Michigan at the Tree Manor in March. The festival, which began in 1995, will showcase many great bands including The Dismemberment Plan, Hey Mercedes, Pleasure Forever, Sweep the Leg Johnny, Ted Leo and the Pharmacists, Crooked Fingers, and many more. The festival will raise money for the Midwest AIDS Prevention Project, the Landing Area Council Against Domestic Abuse, and the Kalamazoo Domestic Assault Program. The 4-day event will begin on March 22 (Thursday).
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Melissa Auf Der Maur news
Not that many or any of you care, Melissa Auf Der Maur, former Hole and Smashing Pumpkins bassist, is rumored to be in a new band dubbed, The Chelsea. The band is comprised of Auf Der Maur, Paz Lenchantin (A Perfect Circle), and former Hole and Motely Crue drummer, Samantha Maloney. They are scheduled to perform at the Spaceland club in Los Angeles on Feb 26th. In other Auf Der Maur news that you don't give a shit about, The Virgins are still reportedly working together. The Virgins are James Iha, Ryan Adams, Evan Dando, and of course Auf Der Maur.
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More boring news: Beta Band
The Beta Band have ventured to east London with a couple of friends to create an original art piece. The art will be featured on a specially rented billboard at the corner of Goswell Road and Sebastien Street. Most of the work will be done by graffiti artist Matt Macdonald, who plans to take his spray cans and create his own tribute.
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TinyMixtape News
album review: Figurine - the Heartfelt
album review: Zero 7 - Simple Things

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B.R.M.C. and The Verve
In conjunction with TinyMixtapes' album review of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club's debut album, BRMC have announced their new UK tour drummer, Pete Salisbury. Salisbury was the former drummer for The Verve and will be the temporary replacement for BRMC's drummer, Nick Jago. Nick was unable to join the tour due to visa issues, which is said to be sorted out within the next few months.
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Bjork DVD news again
Finally, a domestic release date for Bjork's "Live DVD Series" has been announced. The 3 DVD collection (sold separately) is due out on Feb. 19th, and will include "Bjork Live at Shepherd's Bush Empire" (1997), "Live at Cambridge with the Icelandic Octet" (1998), and "MTV Unplugged/Live" (1994). The "Shepherd's Bush Empire" DVD was previously only available in VHS format. As reported earlier, Bjork's fourth DVD, "Bjork's London Royal Opera House" will be released in the summer.

As for tour news, Bjork has been planning some more shows that will take her through bigger venues, as compared to last year's smaller settings. She is confirmed to perfrom at the Coachella Valley Festival in Indio, CA on April 27th. As for a new album, Elektra Records reports she has no plans to record anytime soon.
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...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead ...
Rock practitioners ...And You Will Know Us By The Trail of Dead (they should consider a name change, if not for themselves, then for me) are set to venture on a 20-date US tour. The tour will be in support of their first major label album Source Tags & Codes, planned to release in late February. Their two previous albums were released on the independent labels Trance Syndicate and Merge. They recently released an EP titled "Relative Ways", containing three b-sides, as well as the title track taken from the forthcoming album. Here is the tracklisting for Source Tags & Codes:

'Invocation'
'It Was There That I Saw You'
'Another Morning Stoner'
'Baudelaire'
'Homage'
'How Near, How Far'
'Heart in The Hand of The Matter'
'Monsoon'
'Days of Being Wild'
'Relative Ways'
'After the Laughter'
'Source Tags & Codes'
'Bloodrites'

Tourdates:
Feb. 7: London (Astoria)
Feb. 8: Brighton, England (Pavilion Theatre)
Feb. 9: Nottingham, England (Boat Club)
Feb. 28: Austin, Texas (Emo's)
March 1: Pittsburgh (Metropol)
March 2: New Orleans (Howlin' Wolf)
March 3: Tallahassee, Fla. (Cow Haus)
March 4: Orlando, Fla. (the Social)
March 11-12: New York (Bowery Ballroom)
March 14: Boston (T.T. the Bear's)
March 19: Detroit (Magic Stick)
March 23: Chicago (Empty Bottle)
March 25: Columbia, Mo. (Blue Note)
March 26: Lawrence, Kan. (Bottleneck)
March 27: Oklahoma City, Okla. (Green Door)
April 4: San Diego (Casbah)
April 5: Los Angeles (El Rey Theatre)
April 6: Pomona, Calif. (Glass House)
April 11: Portland, Ore. (Blackbird)
April 12: Seattle (Graceland)
April 13: Vancouver (Richard's on Richards)
April 16: Denver (Gothic Theatre)
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Television
SAT: Ryan Adams - Saturday Night Live (NBC)

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New Grandaddy Release
According to D, Grandaddy's old label, Will Records, is releasing a compilation of their old material. Apparently, Grandaddy have nothing to do with the album. The album is titled Concrete Dunes and will be released on February 19th. We are still awaiting the follow-up to 2000's Sophtware Slump. Here is the tracklisting for the compilation album:

1. Gentle Spike Resort
2. Wretched Songs
3. Levitz
4. Away Birdies With Special Sounds
5. Kim You Bore Me to Death
6. For the Dishwasher
7. Pre Merced
8. Sikh in a Baja VW Bug
9. Lava Kiss
10. Fentry
11. Taster
12. Egg Hit and Jack Too
13. Why Would I Want to Die
14. My Small Love
15. 12-Pak-599
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Girls Vs. Boys sign to new label
Girls Against Boys have signed to Jade Tree Records. Their forthcoming 11-track untitled album was produced by Ted Nicely (Jawbox, Fugazi). It will be the follow-up to Freak*on*ica, which was released by Geffen in 1998. Jade Tree will be releasing their seventh studio album on May 14th. They will begin a US tour in March, which includes a performance at the South By Southwest Music Festival.
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My Morning Jacket and Eyes Adrift Tour
My Morning Jacket will be the opening act for Eyes Adrift for a nine-date tour of the west coast. Eyes Adrift contains some famous beings such as ex-Nirvana bassist Krist Novaselic, ex-Meat Puppet Kurt Kirkpatrick, and a former member of Sublime.

Here are the tourdates:
1/28 San Francisco – Slims
1/29 Sacramento - Harlows
1/30 Los Angeles - Troubadour
1/31 Santa Ana - Galaxy
2/02 Phoenix - Nita's Hideaway
2/03 Albuquerque - Launchpad
2/05 Dallas - Trees
2/06 Houston - Fitzgerald's
2/07 Austin – Emo's
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The Good Life and Azure Ray Tour
The Good Life, side project of Tim Kasher from Cursive, will be heading out on tour with Azure Ray. The Good Life's second full-length album Blackout is set to be released on March 4th via Saddle Creek, the follow-up to 2000's Novena On A Nocturn. Azure Ray recently released an EP titled November, the first release since their debut self-titled full-length released last year by Warm Records.

Tourdates:
2/08 Denton, TX Rubber Gloves
2/09 Houston, TX Mary Janes
2/10 Austin, TX Emos
2/13 Athens, GA 40 Watt
2/14 Carrboro, NC Go Studios
2/15 Philadelphia, PA First Unitarian Church
2/16 New York, NY Mercury Lounge
2/17 Cambridge, MA Middle East
2/18 Brooklyn, NY Northsix
2/20 Columbus, OH Little Brothers
2/21 Bloomington, IN Rhino's
2/22 Chicago, IL Schuba's
2/23 Milwaukee, WI Cactus Club
2/24 Minneapolis, MN 400 Bar
2/27 Seattle, WA Paradox
2/28 Portland, OR Blackbird
3/01 Sacramento, CA Capitol Garage
3/02 San Francisco, CA NoisePop (The Good Life at Great American Music Hall, Azure Ray at Cafe Du Nord)
3/03 Los Angeles, CA Spaceland
3/04 Tucson, AZ Solar Culture
3/05 Tempe, AZ Nita's Hideaway
3/08 Lawrence Bottleneck

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Ex-Wilco guitarist shows-off
Following in the prolific footsteps of Ryan Adams, ex-Wilco guitarist Jay Bennett has plans to release three full-length albums by the end of 2002. Bennett departed from Wilco just after finishing the recording for their as-of-yet unreleased Yankee Foxtrot Hotel. Wasting no time, he immediately teamed up with friend Edward Burch. They built a studio and began writing music together. Their first album will likely be under the moniker Bennett & Burch (how cute) and is tentativly titled The Palace at 4 a.m., due out sometime in April or May. They are keeping their options open, but will likely release the album through an independent label. Together, they wrote 44 songs and have many more ready to be finished. The duo hopes to release an album every 2 months, or so. Bennett & Burch will be performing at Toronto's Horseshow Tavern on Jan 31st.
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Bjork to release another DVD
Bjork is planning on releasing her recent concert from the London Royal Opera House on DVD format. Bjork performed at the Royal Opera House on Dec 16th of 2001, which marked the first contemporary rock artist to play there. She shared the stage with a 40-piece orchestra, a choir from Greenland, and Matmos. According to her official website, the show will be released as a "circular DVD later in the year with the audio remixed to perfection."
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Chris Lee head out on solo tour
Singer/songwriter Chris Lee will be venturing on his first solo tour of the United States of America. He will be touring in support of his latest full-length Plays and Sings Torch'd Songs, Charivari Hymns and Oriki Blue, which was released by Smells Like Records last year. He will be the opening act for groups such as Low, Varnaline, and Centro-matic.

02/2 Washington DC - Black Cat
02/3 Baltimore MD - Ottobar
02/5 Asheville NC - Vincent's Ear
02/6 Knoxville TN - Pilot Light
02/7 Atlanta GA - The Earl
02/8 Jacksonville FL - Jack Rabbit's
02/9 Orlando FL - The Back Booth
02/12 Gainesville FL - Common Grounds
02/15 New Orleans LA - Mermaid Lounge
02/16 Denton TX - Rubber Gloves
02/17 Austin TX - Mercury at Jazz
02/19 Lawrence KS - Replay Lounge
02/20 Saint Louis MO - Frederick's Music Lounge
02/21 Chicago IL - Schubas
02/23 Grinnell IA - Gardner Lounge/Grinnell College
02/26 Toronto ON - Horseshoe Tavern
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TinyMixtape News
album review: B.R.M.C. - Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
album review: Gastr Del Sol - Upgrade & Afterlife
yellow journalism: Fennesz Looks to turd for Inspiration by Jack Tripper

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Flaming Lips reveal 14 new songs
You can now download 14 new songs on The Flaming Lips' official website. Actually, you can't; but you can check out the titles of the 14 songs they are finishing up. The tracks are intended to appear on their forthcoming follow-up to '99s highly lauded Soft Bulletin. The as-of-yet untitled album is tentatively set to be released sometime in the summer. The album will feature a trilogy called "Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots", which the group hopes to have a Japanese-lanugage version.

In other Lips news, as you may recall, the band has been hard at work last year due to the anticipated weirdness of their first movie dubbed "Xmas On Mars". The group filmed, starred, and wrote the soundtrack to the movie that is expected to be released on DVD around Christams time.

1. Do Ya Realize
2. Are You A Hypnotist
3. Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots
4. Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots Pt. 2
5. Funeral In My Head
6. Up Above The Daily Hum
7. Fight Test (Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots Pt. 3)
8. Sympathy 3000-21
9. One More Robot
10. Ego Tripping At The Gates Of Hell
11. In The Morning Of The Magicians
12. It's Summertime
13. All We Have Is Now
14. Approaching Pavonis Mons By Balloon (Utopia Planitia)
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Weezer readies new album
According to weezer.com, Weezer are nearly complete with their new album, which they titled Maladroit. The album is rumored to be more complex than the straight-forward pop of last year's self-titled (The Green Album). The new album title was a suggestion made by a fan on their official message board. You can download a few demos from the audio/video section of their website.
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Guided by Voices and Go Back Snowball
Mac McCaughan and Robert Pollard are collaborating on a new band called Go Back Snowball. Their debut album is titled Calling Zero and will be released on February 26th. In Pollard-related news, Guided By Voices are heading back on tour again. The lineup this year is comprised of Doug Gillard (guitar), Nate Farley (guitar), Tim Tobias (bass), and Jon McCann (drums).

Go Back Snowball Tracklist:
1 Radical Girl
2 Calling Zero
3 Never Forget Where You Get Them
4 Red Hot Halos
5 Again the Waterloo
6 Climb
7 Go Gold
8 Lifetime for the Mavericks
9 Throat of Throats
10 Ironrose Worm
11 It Is Divine
12 Dumbluck Systems Stormfront

Guided By Voices tour:
02-22 Bloomington, IN - Bluebird
02-23 Columbia, MO - Mojo's
02-24 Kansas City, MO - Hurricane
02-26 Boulder, CO - Fox Theatre
03-01 Anaheim, CA - House of Blues
03-02 Sacramento, CA - Colonial Theatre
03-03 San Francisco, CA - Bimbo's
03-05 Seattle, WA - Crocodile Cafe
03-06 Vancouver, BC - Richards on Richards
03-09 Minneapolis, MN - First Avenue
03-10 Champaign, IL - High Dive
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Television
Aimee Mann - The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (NBC)

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Jim O'Rourke marries Sonic Youth
You thought that two albums in the span of two months was enough for Jim O'Rourke, didn't you? Neither did I. As we all know, Jim O'Rourke is FUCKING INSANE; so of course, he is now the official fifth member of new experimental act, Sonic Youth. The band are currently recording the follow-up to NYC Ghosts & Flowers, where O'Rourke will play as writer, musician, producer, and porno star.

In addition to O'Rourke taking over Sonic Youth, he has also provided enough bandwidth to include a new side project called The Supreme Indifference on Kill Rock Stars. They are a trio, with Alan Licht and Kim Gordon rounding out the project.

In other pre-O'Rourke Sonic Youth news, Universal Records will be re-releasing Daydream Nation, Goo, and Dirty. Each album will come with a second CD comprised of live songs, demos, outtakes, and b-sides. Also, they will be re-releasing their three VHS videos on a DVD format.
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Jon Spencer Blues Explosion back in action
It's been almost four years since the last Jon Spencer Blues Explosion album. So as a present to all the starving Jon Spencer fans, the band has produced a double album called Plastic Fangs, the follow-up to 1998's Acme. The album will have guest appearances from artists such as Elliott Smith, Dr. John, Steve Jordan, and Bernie Worrell. Expect the album to hit stores on April 23rd.
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Ryan Adams and his silly, stupid ideas
Ryan Adams, younger brother of Canadian Bryan Adams, has his calendar full for 2002. He has already confirmed three albums worth of material ready for release. Adams, to be confused with Bryan Adams, has an acoustic album titled The Suicide Handbook and an album that was recorded before his solo debut Heartbreaker called Destroyer. He also made an album called 48 Hours, which was recorded just three weeks after last year's Gold. 48 Hours was recorded in, yep you guessed it, 48 hours, and was inspired by Alanis Morrisette. Being the prolific showoff that he is, the bastard has also mentioned working with Evan Dando, James Iha, and Melissa Auf Der Maur for a "supergroup" dubbed The Fucking Virgins. Also, Adams has mentioned working more with Beth Orton and wanting to be in a punk band or a band like Blondie. Cukoo Cukoo.
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The Rufus Wainwright Experience
According to Rufus Wainwright's official website, Wainwright will be touring the US with a full band in February and March.

Boston Avalon Ballroom (February 8)
AlbanyHart Theatre at the Egg (9)
Toronto Convocation Hall (10)
Montreal Le Spectrum De Montreal (12)
New York Town Hall (14)
Philadelphia Electric Factory (15)
Washington 9:30 Club (16)
Towson Recher Theatre (17)
Pittsburgh Metropol (19)
Ann Arbor Michigan Theatre (20)
Chicago Vic Theatre (22)
Oberlin Finney Chapel (23)
Greencastle Kresge Auditorium (24)
Madison Barrymore Theatre (26)
Minneapolis First Avenue (27)
Aspen Double Diamond (March 1)
Denver Gothic Theatre (2)
Los Angeles Wilshire Ebell Theatre (8)
San Francisco Fillmore (9)
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Television
The Strokes - Saturday Night Live (NBC) on Saturday Nite

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Noise Pop 2002 Performers
The Noise Pop Festival is 10 years old. It's birthday will be held in San Francisco, CA from Feb 26th to March 3rd. The full schedule has been announced and will feature many maturbatory acts such as Death Cab for Cutie, The Faint, Guided By Voices, Modest Mouse, The New Pornographers, and Folk Implosion. In addition to the rock & roll, there will be several art openings as well as photo and poster presentation of Noise Pop's last 10 years. You can spend your hard-earned money for their All Access Badge at their official website. Uh... boner?
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Piebald release
Big Wheel Recreation will be releasing Piebald's newest effort next month. The new album is titled We Are the Only Friends We Have and will be the follow-up to '99s If it Weren't For Venetion Blinds It Would Be Curtains For Us All. The band is planning a couple record release parties in Mass. in Feb. They are also planning their first European tour in support of the forthcoming release.
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Jade Tree Sampler Platter
Jade Tree will be releasing their very first sampler CD this year called Location Is Everything Vol. 1. The sampler is supposed to give a little taste from their menu, which features the likes of Milemarker, Pedro the Lion, Girls Vs. Boys, The Promise Ring, and many more. Out of the total 23 songs, 16 have been previously released tracks from Jade Tree gang members. The rest are unreleased goodies that will have you bouncing in no time. The CD sampler will be released on April 16th.
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Rough Trade electronica compilation
An electronica double album compilation titled Rough Trade Shops - Electronic 01' is ready to be unleashed to the world by Rough Trade on March 18th. The double disc delight will feature rare and exclusive tracks from such artists as Aphex Twin, Brian Eno, Autechre, Matmos, Kraftwerk, Fennesz and many more. The double disc is the second in a series of albums which are comprised of tracks picked by the Rough Trade Shops.

Tracklist:
CD1
Brian Eno - 'Signals'
Rod Freeman & The Blue Men - 'I Hear A New World'
Oval - 'Kardamon'
Barbara Morgenstern - 'Die Liebe (R. Lippok: Schneekristall Mix)'
Throbbing Gristle -'Hot on the Heels of Love'
Christian Zanesi - 'Marseille 2'
BBC Radiophonic Workshop - 'Doctor Who (Original Theme)'
I-F - 'Space Invaders Are Smoking Grass (Radio Edit)'
Raymond Scott - 'Bufferin: "Memories" (Original)'
Schneider TM Vs Kpt. Michi. - 'Gan The Light 3000'
Thomas Leer & Robert Rental - 'Day Breaks, Night Heals'
Autechre - 'Basscadet'
New Order - '586'
Matmos - 'Freak 'n' You'
Uusitalo - 'Between Kate and Naomi'
Pierre Henry- 'Atelier'
Aphex Twin - 'Inkey $'
Terre Thaemlitz - 'D.C. D.O.A.'
Kraftwerk - 'The Robots'
John Cage - 'Radio Music (Edit)'
Non - 'Out Out Out'

CD2
Faust - 'Just A Second (Starts Like That!)'
To Rococo Rot -'Cars (Variant)'
Can - 'I Want More'
Stereolab -'Freestyle Dumping'
Pan Sonic -'Arvio'
Arovane - 'Tascel_7'
LB - 'Superbad'
D - 'Firspk'
Human League - 'Being Boiled'
Aux 88 - 'Direct Drive (Edit)'
Bruce Haack - 'Mean Old Devil'
Kevin Blechdom - 'Peanuts'
Fischerspooner - 'Turn On'
Thomas Brinkmann - 'Trixie'
The Normal - 'Warm Leatherette'
Depeche Mode - 'Big Muff'
Dexter - 'Senderwahl'
Fennesz - '011'
Farben - 'At the golden circle Stockholm vol.1,1965'
Elph Vs Coil - 'Ended'

posted by Mr. P

Low tries to conquer the world, again
Low will be hitting the road for a grueling transcontinental tour in February. Such faraway destinations as Beliot, Wisconsin (2/21), Madison (2/22), and Grinnell, Iowa (2/23) will subjected to their abrasive and daring live show. The Madison show will possibly also feature local band New Kentucky Quarter if their drummer pulls himself out of his self-imposed alcholic haze. Prior to this audio pummeling of America, Low is going to Australia or Austria or some other distant place we at TinyMixtapes have a hard time believing really exists. If you have proof, please send it to us.

posted by Robot .

Boards of New Zero Kanada
Boards of Canada will be releasing the follow up to 98's acclaimed Music Has the Right to Children on February 18th. The album is titled Geogaddi and will be released by Warp. Full details on the album will be faxed shortly to TinyMixtape headquarters.
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Paul Westerberg turns down Lookout! and signs to Vagrant
Fans of Paul Westerberg will be pissed to know that he has recently signed to Vagrant Records. But they will also be happy to know that Mr. Westerberg will be releasing a double album on April 23rd. The first disc will be like his recent acoustic solo work, while the second disc will be more "punk", hence the deal with Vagrant.
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New Porno Tour
Yes, that's right. The New Pornographers will be heading through your town in February. In 2000, Mass Romantic was released and the rest is history. A new album is in the works. They will be touring with The Frames for these 16 dates.

2/08 Minneapolis, MN - 400 Bar
2/09 Madison, WI - Annex
2/10 Champaign, IL - High Dive
2/11 Indianapolis, IN - Radio Radio
2/12 Chattanooga, TN - TBA
2/13 Athens, GA - 40 Watt
2/14 Atlanta, GA - Echo Lounge
2/15 Carrboro, NC - Room 4
2/16 Baltimore, MD - TBA
2/17 Washington, DC - TBA
2/18 Hoboken, NJ - Maxwell's
2/19 Brooklyn, NY - Warsaw
2/20 Philadelphia, PA - TBA
2/21 Pittsburgh, PA - TBA
2/22 Cleveland, OH - Beachland Ballroom
2/03 Chicago, IL - Abbey Pub
3/02 San Francisco, CA - Great American Music Hall
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New Releases for Yesterday
Anniversary - Your Majesty (Vagrant)
Chemical Brothers - Star Guitar EP (Astralwerks)
Concrete Blonde - Group Therapy (Manifesto)
Mr. T. Experience - And the Women Who Love Them (reissue - Lookout!)
New Amsterdams - Para Toda Vida (Vagrant)
Nobukazu Takemura - Sign EP (Thrill Jockey)
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Sour Times
I just heard Portishead's "Roads" on a Nike commerical. It was actually pretty cool; instead of making me want to buy Nike products, it made me want to listen to the album. But of course, I'm never going to listen to the album again. Nike is a huge corporation, and "Roads" has nothing to do with sports. I would've been more tolerant if Nike chose one of their songs about sports, but they didn't-- and the fact remains, music has no place anywhere, other than in your own personal stereo.

posted by Mr. P

Sparta sign on the dotted line
Sparta, the band that contains 3 members of the now defunct At the Drive-In, have just signed a record deal with Dreamworks. The band will begin to record their debut full-length this month with a tentative summer release date. The band also plans to release an EP titled Austere in March. And they will also be playing the annual South by Southwest music conference in Texas.
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Clem Snide new EP
Brooklyn's Clem Snide will be releasing an EP on SpinArt Records. The new EP is titled I Beleive Your Eyes and will feature the previously released "Moment in the Sun" and three new tracks recorded late last year. The EP will be released sometime in March.
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Television
Jon Bon Jovi - Ally McBeal (FOX)
Remy Zero - The Late Show with David Letterman (CBS)
Usher - The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (NBC)
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TinyMixtape News
We've added a new section to TinyMixtapes. It's called Yellow Journalism and is located in the upper right hand corner. The first entry is by Jack Tripper.

interview: My Hotel Year

posted by Mr. P

Napster is new and improved!
Napster, created by that kid with a normal name, is functioning once again. As you all know, the mp3 trading music service was shutdown 6 months ago for violating copyright infringement. The new and improved Napster setup a test version yesterday to a mere 20,000 users. About 110,000 music files are now available for download, but none of which are from major labels. The new Napster does not allow people to search for any file that is not authorized. On top of that great news, it will cost between $5 -10 a month. The subscribers (suckers) will be able to download 50 files per month, and more files if you pay more. And not only are there the standard mp3's, but also "nap" files which prevent people from burning them onto CD, giving us all something new to masturbate over. The full version will be launched around March or April of this year.
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Now It's Overhead Hyper Extended Midget Tour
The quartet Now It's Overhead are set to embark on a short tour of the east coast. They will be touring in support of their self-titled debut, released by Saddle Creek Records last fall. They'll share the stage with Desaparecidos, a project of Conor Oberst of Bright Eyes. Here are the tour dates: (bl)
01/23 Nashville, TN Muse
01/24 Ashville, NC Vincents Ear
01/25 Carrboro, NC Cat's Cradle
01/26 Wilmington, NC Third Floor
01/28 Atlanta, GA The Earl
01/29 Athens, GA 40 Watt
01/30 Orlando, FL The Social (formerly Sapphire Supper Club)
01/31 Tampa, FL Orpheum
02/01 South Miami, FL Club 5922
02/02 Gainesville, FL Common Grounds
02/03 Tallahassee, FL Thunderdome
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Spin's Top 50 Most Influential bands of All-Time
Isn't it funny that this list seems to be passed around every 6 months? Yeah, I don't think so, too; it's more... what's the word... oh yeah, stupid. All the lists have the same fab four at the top, but the rest of the list changes constantly. Oh well, it's all in good fun. Here is Spin's attempt: "These groups had to have a roof-raising, history-changing sound, presence, or hairstyle. They also had to clearly influence today's music in undeniable ways. Finally, they had to be bands that spawned a special emotional attachment to their fans." Outkast, really?

Here is the full list:
1. THE BEATLES
2. RAMONES
3. LED ZEPPELIN
4. BOB MARLEY & THE WAILERS
5. NIRVANA
6. PARLIAMENT/FUNKADELIC
7. THE CLASH
8. PUBLIC ENEMY
9. THE ROLLING STONES
10. BEASTIE BOYS
11. THE VELVET UNDERGROUND
12. SLY AND THE FAMILY STONE
13. U2
14. RUN-D.M.C.
15. RADIOHEAD
16. THE JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE
17. SONIC YOUTH
18. AC/DC
19. THE STOOGES
20. METALLICA
21. THE SMITHS
22. PATTI SMITH GROUP
23. N.W.A.
24. KRAFTWERK
25. THE SEX PISTOLS
26. PEARL JAM
27. GRATEFUL DEAD
28. R.E.M.
29. BLACK SABBATH
30. PAVEMENT
31. FUGAZI
32. KISS
33. PRETENDERS
34. RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE
35. FELA KUTI & AFRIKA 70/EGYPT 80
36. DAVID BOWIE AND THE SPIDERS FROM MARS
37. BLONDIE
38. BAD BRAINS
39. THE WHO
40. GRANDMASTER FLASH & THE FURIOUS FIVE
41. NEW ORDER
42. HUSKER DU
43. GUNS N' ROSES
44. OUTKAST
45. THE BEACH BOYS
46. MASSIVE ATTACK
47. LYNYRD SKYNYRD
48. KORN
49. PINK FLOYD
50. RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS
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TinyMixtape News
album review: The Good Life - Novena on a Nocturn

posted by Mr. P

Prefuse 73 records and starts own label
Prefuse 73, essentially Scott Herren, has decided to start his own record label with his friend Peter Rentaz. The label is called Eastern Developments and will be more concerned with producing music that people can relate to, more than trying to change the future of anything or doing anything insanely experimental. Eastern Developments already plan to release albums by M.F>Doom, Ammon Contact, the Leblase Import System, Kopernik, Hu Vibrational, and Dabyre sometime this year.

Not only is Scott Herren starting a new label, but he is also hard at work on his next Prefuse 73 album. He has worked with Miho from Cibo Matto on a track and plans to release an EP called 92 vs. 02 on Warp later this year. He also produced a single for Mos Def and Diverse.
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The Weakerthans fifth anniversary
Controlled by their collective egos, The Weakerthans recently announced that they are having a celebration for their fifth year anniversary as a band. They will be playing some shows in Canada, two of which are back-to-back in Toronto. The anniversary will feature 12 bands, 5 DJs, and some short films by several filmmakers, including Dave Fishel. Tickets are on sale now.

Toronto:
2.16 - Lee's Palace - 2 shows (afternoon is AA / evening is 19+)
Winnipeg:
2.21 - The Royal Albert
2.22 - The Pyramid
2.23 - Wellingtons
2.24 - The West Cultural Centre (all ages)
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Howe Gelb - PJ - Grandaddy
Giant Sand member Howe Gelb, along with Joey Burns and John Convertino (Calexico) are set to release an album aptly titled Cover Magazine. The album contains tracks covered by Howe Gelb and Co., including covers of Black Sabbath, Nick Cave, Johnny Cash, and Neil Young. Gelb has also invited PJ Harvey and some members of Grandaddy to help with the album. Cover Magazine will be released sometime in March.

Tracklist:
'El Paso' (Mary Robbins)/'Out On The Weekend' (Neil Young)
'Johnny Hit And Run Pauline' (X): Guest vocal PJ Harvey
'Iron Man' (Black Sabbath)
'Human/Lovely Head' (Goldfrapp)
'Beat Goes On' (Sonny Bono)
'Plants And Rags' (PJ Harvey)
'Wayfaring Stranger' (Johnny Cash)/'Fly Me To The Moon' (Bart Howard)
'Red Right Hand' (Nick Cave)
'King Of The Road' (Roger Miller)
'I'm Leaving Now' (Johnny Cash)

Live:
'Blue Marble' (Howe Gelb) guests Aaron Burtch & Jim Fairchild of Grandaddy
'The Inner Flame' (Rainer Ptacek)
'Beat Goes On'
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Stephin Merritt goes solo
Magnetic Field's Stephin Merritt is set to release a solo album, which will double as the soundtrack to Eban and Charley. The soundtrack has 16 new songs, half of which are instrumental. Eban and Charley is director James Bolton's first feature film. The album will be released on January 22 through Merge Records.

Tracklist:
1. Mother
2. Cricket Problem
3. Some Sunny Day
4. O Tannenbaum
5. Poppyland
6. Drowned Sailors
7. Maria Maria Maria
8. Titles
9. This Little Ukulele
10 Tea Party
11. Tiny Flying Player Pianos
12. Mother Remembered
13. Victorian Robots
14. Water Torture
15. Greensleeves
16. Stage Rain
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Kid Rock doesn't get Kid A
http://www.ananova.com/yournews/story/sm_489155.html

posted by Mr. P

Boilermaker fights Cancer
Terrin of Boilermaker is temporarily taking a break from songwriting to go through chemotherapy. Terrin was diagnosed with melanoma cancer. The good news is that docotrs say he'll make a complete recovery. Terrin says he's excited to try on wigs after he temporarily loses his hair from the chemo.
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Murder City Devils Reform!
Well, not exactly. But four ex-members of Murder City Devils have decided to form a new band, called Dead Low Tide. Along with the 4 ex-Devils is Mike Kinka of Enimemine and godheadSilo on bass. They've been practicing since November of last year and plan to tour within the next few months. They're also confirmed to play at this year's South By Southwest Music Festival in Texas in March. (bl)
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The And/Ors Accident
The And/Ors were in a van accident in Flagstaff, AZ. They were going home after their US tour. Luckily, the band is okay, besides for the cuts and bruises. Nothing a little neosporin and band-aids can't fix. They are currently in San Diego writing new songs for their next full-length album. Here are a handful of shows in San Diego.

1/10 San Diego, CA @ Scolari's
1/19 San Diego, CA @ Casbah w/ Tristeza
1/24 San Diego, CA @ Scolari's
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Congratulations to Bjork!
The Icelandic singer made Mr. Blackwell's list of "Worst Dressed Women" of 2001.
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The Gorillaz Tour
The UK-based Gorillaz plan to take a trip to North America. They have a unique show in that you don't even get to see the band; it's just one big screen and some very loud music. The Gorillaz are a fictitious band, comprised of Murdoc (bassist), 2-D (frontman), Noodle (guitar), and Russel (drums). The "band" was created by Blur's Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett (Tank Girl). The album features many guest artists such as Miho Hatori (Cibo Matto), Dan the Automator, and Del Tha Funkee Homosapien (Deltron 3030).

Here are the short list of shows:
2.23: Toronto (Docks)
2.25: Boston (Avalon Ballroom)
2.26: Washington, D.C. (9:30 Club)
2.28: New York (Hammerstein Ballroom)
3.01: Philadelphia (Electric Factory)
3.03: Chicago (Riviera Theater)
3.05: Seattle (Paramount Theater)
3.07: San Francisco (Warfield Theater)
3.08: Los Angeles (Palladium)

posted by Mr. P

Mates of State tour the States and Europe
January 22 is the release date for Mates of States' sophomore album, Our Constant Concern, the follow-up to 2000's My Solo Project. The new album will be released by Polyvinyl Records instead of Omnibus. On the same day, Mate of State will start their US tour in Seattle, WA, continuing throughout February to the east coast. Europe will see the lovely duo in March, and we'll be seeing them again in the west coast later in March. Is this their idea of a honeymoon?
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Air do their best Pink Floyd impressions
Everybody Hertz. Air has just chosen the stupidest name for their upcoming remix album set to be released on Astralwerks. Remixes are made by artists such as Daft Punk, Adrian Sherwood, Roger Manning, Mr. Oizo, and the Neptues. The remixes are derived from the songs on last year's 10,000 Hz Legend. The album is due out on February 19th.
1. Don't Be Light (Thomas Bangalter edit)
2. Don't Be Light (Mr. Oizo remix)
3. How Does It Make You Feel (Adrian Sherwood remix)
4. Don't Be Light (Neptunes remix)
5. People In The City (Modio remix)
6. Don't Be Light (The Hacker remix)
7. How Does It Make You Feel (edit)
8. Don't Be Light (Roger Manning remix)
9. People In The City (Jack Lahana remix)
10. The Way You Look Tonight
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Cat Power
Rumor has it that a new Cat Power record may finally see the light of day, quite possibly on Matador this summer. Here are a small set of shows:
02/02 Amherst, MA @ Smith College
02/03 Portland, ME @ The Skinny
02/04 Boston, MA @ Coolidge Theatre
02/05 Tivoli, NY @ Black Swan Pub
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Der Weezer Saves the Day
Saves the Day has been chosen to open for Weezer for their Hyper Extended Midget Tour. They've also been chosen to perform on Conan O'Brien this Thursday (jan 9th). Here are the dates for the tour:02/05 Charlotte, NC @ Independence Arena

02/07 Rochester, NY @ Rochester War Memorial
02/08 Lowell, MA @ Tsongas Arena
02/09 Wilkes Barre, PA @ First Union Arena
02/11 East Rutherford, NJ @ Continental Airlines Arena (Meadowlands Sports Complex)
02/12 Univ. Park, PA @ Bryce Jordan Center (Penn State University)
02/14 Hamilton, ONT @ Copps Coliseum
02/16 Montreal, QUE @ Molson Centre
02/21 Nashville, TN Municipal Auditorium
02/22 Raleigh, NC @ Raleigh Sports & Entertainment

posted by Mr. P

The Long Winters on Barsuk
Barsuk Records' plan to release the debut CD of The Long Winters in February. The Long Winters is the latest addition to Barsuk Records, essentially the project of singer/songwriter John Roderick. The album is titled The Worst You Can Do Is Harm and features help from musicians such as Ben Gibbard (DCFC), Sean Nelson (Harvey Danger), Jim Roth (Built to Spill), among others. The album was produced by Death Cab's Chris Walla. You can hear a couple tracks at Barsuk Records' website. The Long Winters are planning a tour later this year to support the album.
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Mountain Goats + Nothing Painted Blue = Extra Glenns
Franklin Bruno of Nothing Painted Blue has bunked with John Darnielle of the Mountain Goats to form a super duo under the moniker Extra Glenns. Their debut record Martial Arts Weekend will be released on Jan. 29th by Absolutely Kosher. Bruno will also be releasing his third solo record A Cat May Look at a Queen on the same label in March. And finally, Bruno has squeezed time for his bandmates in Nothing Painted Blue to record a new album. Some people care, right?
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Mumia Abu-Jamal gets a new sentencing hearing
The former Black Panther Mumia Abu-Jamal's death sentence was thrown out by a federal judge in Philadelphia. Although Jamal does not get a new trial, he does get a new sentencing hearing within the next 6 months or life in prison. Jamal has brewed up controversy for serveral years, now. Some people feel Jamal is a criminal-- originally charged of killing police officer Daniel Faulkner-- while his many supporters feel he is just a pawn in a racist set-up, stringing support from artists such as the Beastie Boys, Rage Against the Machine, and Talib Kweli & Hi-Tek. Read more of his story here.
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TinyMixtape News
Robot was released on parole early Saturday, after serving several months in prison. But the timing couldn't have been more off because his birthday was on Sunday. He is now back in jail.

posted by Mr. P

Clinic release new album
Clinic release new album. The new album is titled Walking With Thee, and is the follow-up to 2000's amazing Internal Wrangler. The new album will be released by Domino on February 27th. If you haven't heard their brand of rock yet, I recommend you go out and get Internal Wrangler before the new album. Then after a couple months of getting your ass rocked off, go and buy the new album. Also, check your local venues for tourdates and bring your surgical suit to the show.

Tracklist:
1. Harmony
2. The Equaliser
3. Welcome
4. Walking With Thee
5. Pet Eunoch
6. Mr. Moonlight
7. Come Into Our Room
8. The Vulture
9. The Bridge
10. Sunlight Bathes Our Home
11. For the Wars
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Elliott Smith Goes Back Home
Indie-turned-major Elliott Smith has been recording his sixth album From the Basement On the Hill with his own money. The album was originally intended to be released on major-label DreamWorks, but in a rare move, DreamWorks is allowing Mr. Smith to release the album on a label of his choice. Smith has not decided on a label yet, but the reason for the switch has something to do with "his present disillusionment with the state of majors in general." DreamWorks warned Smith that once that album is released, he better fucking come back to their major-label with major money "or something really bad will happen." Smith had no choice but to agree.
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Der Weezer
Post-rock experimentalists Weezer have just posted 13 brand spankin' new epics on their official website. The songs are actually demos for their forthcoming fourth album. I'm too scared to listen because I'm sure they'll just piss me off. So please listen for me and send all negative comments to tinymixtapes@aol.com.

"Your Room" / "How Long?" / "Keep Fishin’" / "American Gigolo" / "December" / "Sandwiches Time" / "Dope Nose" / "Porcupine" / "Don’t Pick On Me" / "Take Control" / "Slave" / "Possibilities" / "Listen Up"
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Jade Tree release In The Split EP series
Jade Tree Records has released 2 EP's since mid-last year. The first EP paired Good Riddance with Kill Your Idols, while their second had Hot Water Music and Alkaline Trio. And now the third installment of their EP series has been announced: My Morning Jacket/Songs:Ohia EP. It will be released on 4.02.02 on an unknown label. Okay okay, it's Jade Tree.

posted by Mr. P

TinyMixtapes News
Sorry for the lack of updates lately, but things are already starting to pickup. We hope everyone had a good New Year's. 2002 should be a great year; we expect to get the most hits of any website in 2002. Reasons:
1. Cowboy Dan is currently setting up a TinyMixtapes headquarters in Germany and we plan to take over the rest of the world throughout the rest of the year.
2. TY, the company that makes Beanie Babies, is going to announce the special TinyMixtapes bear.
3. "TinyMixtapes: the movie" is hitting the theatres around Easter time. The drama/thriller stars Kevin Bacon. It's a tale of a man, played by Kevin Bacon, who struggles to write music reviews, but finds motivation in a beer bottle, all while taking a dookie on the shitter.

album review: Circulatory System - s/t
album review: Jim O'Rourke - Insignificance
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Neverending White Lights Music Project
A new music project is in the works titled Neverending White Lights, headed by Daniel Heavenward. According to his website, the project will include an impressive list of bands. Among them are Mogwai, Low, Shudder to Think, Remy Zero, Hum, Urge Overkill, Jimmy Eat World, Fountains of Wayne, Starflyer 59, Cirrus, Wheat, Switchfoot, Supergarage, and Andy Yorke. Rumor has it that pop sensation Godspeed You Black Emperor! and the Eels may be added.
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Q and Not U
Matt Borlik quit Q and Not U. Although he's a man who needs no introduction, I must remind everyone that he is now the the former bassist for Q and Not U. It has been made official by a note on their website by drummer John Davis. In the meantime, the rest of the band is working three shifts so that they can get you an album out sometime this year, which would be the follow-up album to their debut No Kill No Beep Beep (Dischord).
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Lampchop release new album
Nachville, Tennessee's Lambchop will be releasing their 6th album Is A Woman on Merge Records. This will be the follow-up to 2000's Nixon. Although the US release date has not been announced, the album will come on in late February in Europe on City Slang Records. Here is the tracklist: for the new album:

1.The Daily Growl
2. The New Cobweb Summer
3. My Blue Wave
4. I Can Hardly Spell My Name
5. Autumn’s Vicar
6. Flick
7. Catapillar
8. D. Scott Parsley
9. Bugs
10. The Old Match Book Trick
11. Is A Woman
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The Strokes who??
More dates...
Jan. 21: Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (House of Blues)
Jan. 22: Miami (Billboard Live)
Jan. 23: Jackson, Miss. (Hal & Mal's)
Jan. 24: Houston (Aerial Theatre)
Jan. 26: Mexico City (Salon 21)
Jan. 28: Phoenix (Web Theatre)
Jan. 29: Albuquerque, N.M. (Sunshine Theatre)
Jan. 30: Las Vegas (House of Blues)
Feb. 3: San Diego (4th & B)
Feb. 7: Honolulu (World Cafe)

posted by Mr. P