Music Video: "Sun in an Empty Room" by The Weakerthans

Indie rockers The Weakerthans just released a new music video off their 2007 album Reunion Tour, released on Epitaph Records.

Music Video: "Ourse et Ciel" by 3 Gars su'l Sofa

"Ourse et Ciel" is the newest single from Québécois indie/folk band 3 Gars su'l Sofa. Their second album, Cerf-volant, was issued earlier this year on Pixelia.

For more information on 3GSS, visit www.3garssulsofa.com or www.myspace.com/3gss.

Music Video: "Hold That Sound" by Moneen

"Hold That Sound" is the first single and music video from Moneen's latest effort titled The World I Want to Leave Behind. The fourth studio album from the Ontarian indie rock band will be available September 15, 2009 on Dine Alone Records (Canada) and Vagrant Records (US). This single was also released last June on the Hold That Sound EP along with three other songs.

Welcome to Your Hometown Tour

Emo/pop punk band from Edmonton, Alberta Ten Second Epic will be touring Canada with Québec indie rock The New Cities and British Columbia alternative rock The Februarys. The tour starts April 20th in Vancouver, BC and ends May 31st in Chatham, Ontario. The New Cities will headline all shows in their home province of Québec. Ten Second Epic released their latest album entitled Hometown on Black Box Recordings January 27th, 2009.

April 20th, 2009
Vancouver, British Columbia @ The Media Club (All ages)

April 21st, 2009
Vancouver, British Columbia @ The Media Club (19+)

April 23rd, 2009
Nanaimo, British Columbia @ Mt. Benson Legion (All Ages)

April 24th, 2009
Victoria, British Columbia @ White Eagle Hall (All ages)

April 25th, 2009
Port Alberni, British Columbia @ The Academy (All ages)

April 26th, 2009
Kelowna, British Columbia @ The Habitat (All ages)

April 28th, 2009
Calgary, Alberta @ S.A.I.T. (18+)

April 29th, 2009
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan @ Louis Pub (16+)

April 30th, 2009
Regina, Saskatchewan @ The Exchange (All ages)

May 1st, 2009
Winnipeg, Manitoba @ The Park Theatre (All ages)

May 2nd, 2009
Thunder Bay, Ontario @ Black Pirates Pub (All ages)

May 6th, 2009
Ottawa, Ontario @ Babylon (All ages)

May 8th, 2009
St. Catharines, Ontario @ L3 Nightclub (All ages)

May 9th, 2009
Milton, Ontario @ St. Paul United Church (All ages)

May 12th, 2009
Québec City, Québec @ Le Cercle (18+)
Headlined by The New Cities

May 13th, 2009
Montréal, Québec @ Cabaret (All ages)
Headlined by The New Cities

May 14th, 2009
Chicoutimi, Québec @ Le Bunker (18+)
Headlined by The New Cities

May 15th, 2009
Laval, Québec @ Théâtre Maison des Arts (All ages)
Headlined by The New Cities

May 16th, 2009
Trois-Rivières, Québec @ Complex Bar (All ages)
Headlined by The New Cities

May 20th, 2009
Riverview, New Brunswick @ Dan Bohan Center (All ages)

May 21st, 2009
Truro, Nova Scotia @ Marigold (All ages)

May 22nd, 2009
Sydney, Nova Scotia @ Smooth Hermans (19+)

May 23rd, 2009
Halifax, Nova Scotia @ Pavillion (All ages)

May 24th, 2009
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island @ Irish Hall (All ages)

May 26th, 2009
Kingston, Ontario @ Bar None (All ages)

May 27h, 2009
London, Ontario @ Call the Office (All ages)

May 28th, 2009
Guelph, Ontario @ Club Vinyl (All ages)

May 29th, 2009
Guelph, Ontario @ The Casbah (All ages)

May 30th, 2009
Toronto, Ontario @ The MOD Club (All ages)

May 31st, 2009
Chatham, Ontario @ Encore (All ages)

For more information:
www.myspace.com/tensecondepic
www.myspace.com/thenewcities
www.myspace.com/thefebruarys

Music Video: "Be My Gun" by The Ropes

New York-based indie rock two-piece The Ropes just released a new music video for the song "Be My Gun", off their latest EP Be My Gun on SINLO Records. The album is available on iTunes Store and on Amazon. For more information, visit their MySpace page at www.myspace.com/theropes.

Death Cab Opens the Door

Seattle-based indie rock band Death Cab for Cutie will be releasing an EP (digital version) March 31st, 2009. Entitled The Open Door, it includes four previously unreleased tracks recorded during Narrow Stairs sessions and a demo version of "Talking Bird". The physical version will be available at shows on April 7th, and from retail stores on April 14th.

1. Little Bribes
2. A Diamond and a Tether
3. My Mirror Speaks
4. I Was Once a Loyal Lover
5. Talking Bird (Demo)

You can pre-order the digital version from iTunes Store or the physical version from Amazon.

Streaming of Upcoming "The Hazards of Love"

The Decemberists are currently streaming their entire upcoming album on EW.com's Imeem page. Before the indie rock band from Portland, Oregon releases The Hazards of Love next Tuesday, March 24th, 2009, you can hear the complete album by clicking on the player above or buy it right now from the iTunes Store.

$1 for Cursive's New Album

Starting today, March 1st, 2009, you can get the latest album from indie rock band Cursive entitled Mama, I'm Swollen for only one dollar. It is available online from Saddle Creek Records and the price will increase by $1 each day until its official release date on March 10th.

To buy this new album at a cheap-cheap price, head to Saddle Creek's online store.

Follow-up to The Decemberists' 2006 "The Crane Wife"

After 2006 success The Crane Wife, The Decemberists from Portland, Oregon will release a new album on March 24, 2009 and will be touring the United States in May and June. The Hazards of Love is the fifth studio album from the indie/folk rock five-piece and the second on Capitol Records. It tells the tale of Margaret and her lover faced to different novel-like situations. The first single off of this new album is "The Rake's Song", followed by "The Hazards of Love 1".

1. Prelude
2. The Hazards of Love 1 (The Prettiest Whistles Won't Wrestle the Thistles Undone)
3. A Bower Scene
4. Won't Want for Love (Margaret in the Taiga)
5. The Hazards of Love 2 (Wager All)
6. The Queen's Approach
7. Isn't It a Lovely Night?
8. The Wanting Comes in Waves / Repaid
9. An Interlude
10. The Rake's Song
11. The Abduction of Margaret
12. The Queen's Rebuke / The Crossing
13. Annan Water
14. Margaret in Captivity
15. The Hazards of Love 3 (Revenge!)
16. The Wanting Comes in Waves (Reprise)
17. The Hazards of Love 4 (The Drowned)

It can be pre-ordered at www.decemberistsshop.com

Lucero Embarks on Tour

Photo by daniel arnold!

Lucero from Memphis, Tennesse are embarking on a tour across North America today. This band founded in 1998 plays music blending indie, folk and punk rock and will be touring until June 2009. Ben Nichols will also perform solo shows during the tour.

February 27th, 2009
Little Rock, AR @ Revolution Music Room
Tickets: $15.00 / All ages

February 28th, 2009
Jackson, MS @ Ole Tavern
with Goodman County
Tickets: $15.00 / Ages: 21+

March 4th, 2009
Pensacola, FL @ Sluggo's
with Dave Dondero
Tickets: $12.00 / All ages

March 5th, 2009
Tallahassee, FL @ Big Daddy's
with Dave Dondero
Tickets:
$12.00 (Adv)
$15.00 (Day of Show)
All ages

March 6th, 2009
Tampa, FL @ New World Brewery
with Dave Dondero
Tickets: $14.00 / Ages: 21+

March 7th, 2009
Elkton, FL @ Harvest of Hope Festival
Tickets:
$20.00 - One Day
$50.00 - 3 Day
$45.00 - 3 Day + Camp


March 8th and 10th, 2009
Orlando, FL @ The Social
with Dave Dondero
Tickets: $14.00 / All ages

March 11th, 2009
Charleston, SC @ The Pour House

March 12th, 2009
Chattanooga, TN @ Rhythm and Brews
with The Bohannons
Tickets: $10.00

March 13th, 2009
Atlanta, GA @ Variety Playhouse
Tickets:
$15.00 (Adv)
$17.00 (Day of Show)

March 17th, 2009
Ben Nichols Solo Show
with The Pogues
Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
Tickets: $55.00 / All ages

March 18th, 2009
Ben Nichols Solo Show
with The Pogues
Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
Tickets: $55.00 / All ages

April 9th, 2009
St. Louis, MO @ Off Broadway Nichtclub
with Titus Andronicus
Tickets:
$12.00 (Adv)
$15.00 (Day of Show)
Ages: 21+

April 10th, 2009
Chicago, IL @ Metro
with Titus Andronicus
Tickets: $16.00 / Ages: 18+

April 11th, 2009
Detroit, MI @ The Majestic Theater
with Titus Andronicus
Tickets:
$12.00 (Adv)
$15.00 (Day of Show)
All ages

April 12th, 2009
Toronto, Ontario @ The Legendary Horseshoe Tavern
with Titus Andronicus
Tickets:
$15.00 (Adv)
$18.00 (Day of Show)
Ages: 19+

April 14th, 2009
Buffalo, NY @ Mohawk Place
with Titus Andronicus
Tickets:
$14.00 (Adv)
$16.00 (Day of Show)
Ages: 16+

April 15th, 2009
Northhampton, MA @ Pearl Streen - Downstairs
with Titus Andronicus
Tickets: $13.00 (Adv) / $16.00 (Day of Show)
All ages

April 16th, 2009
Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club
with Titus Andronicus
Tickets: $15.00 / Ages: 18+

April 17th, 2009
Philadelphia, PA @ First Unitarian Church
with Titus Andronicus
Tickets: $14.00 / All ages

April 18th, 2009
Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg
with Titus Andronicus
Tickets: $15.00 / Ages: 18+

April 19th, 2009
Washington, DC @ Black Cat
with Titus Andronicus
Tickets: $14.00 / All ages

April 21st, 2009
Charlottesville, VA @ Outback Lodge
with Titus Andronicus
Tickets: $15.00 / All ages

April 22nd, 2009
Morgantown, WV @ 123 Pleasant St.
with Titus Andronicus
Tickets:
$12.00 (Adv)
$15.00 (Day of Show)
Ages: 18+

April 23rd, 2009
Newport, KY @ Southgate House
with Titus Andronicus
Tickets:
$12.00 (Adv)
$15.00 (Day of Show)
All ages

April 24th, 2009
Indianapolis, IN @ Radio Radio
with Titus Andronicus
Tickets: $10.00 / All ages

June 6th, 2009
Lawrence, KS @ Wakarusa Music & Camping Festival
Tickets:
$99.00 Pre-Adv
$119.00 Early Bird
$139.00 Adv
$149.00 Day of Show

For more information or to buy tickets, consult Lucero's website.

Cursive's Latest Album

Indie rock four-piece Cursive will release the follow-up to its 2006 highly acclaimed Happy Hollow on March 10th, 2009. Mama, I'm Swollen is the sixth studio album from this Omaha, Nebraska-based band and is launched under the Bright Eyes singer's label Saddle Creek Records.

1. In the Now
2. From the Hips
3. I Couldn't Love You
4. Donkeys
5. Caveman
6. We're Going to Hell
7. Mama, I'm Satan
8. Let Me Up
9. Mama, I'm Swollen
10. What Have I Done?

Edgefest '09 Line-Up Finally Revealed

Toronto radio 102.1 The Edge finally revealed more information about this year's Edgefest held on Saturday June 20, 2009 at Downsview Park in Toronto. 2009 line-up will feature Billy Talent, AFI, Alexisonfire, Metric, K-OS, The Stills, Arkells, Beast, Moneen and much more... Tickets will be on sale February 28 at 10:00AM from Ticket Master.

There's also a pre-sale on February 27 going on from 10:ooAM to 11:59PM.
Pre-sale link: www.ticketmaster.ca/event/10004252F6ECA541
Password: TheEdge

For more info on Edgefest '09, visit the official website at:
www.edge.ca/concertsandevents/edgefest.aspx

Over 300 Bands. 34 Venues. Three Days.

Brighton, UK will be stormed by over 300 new bands from around the globe from May 14th to 16th, 2009. During 3 days, bands will perform in some 34 venues, afternoon shows, gigs at night and after parties!

For a complete and up to date list of the bands that will fulfill your ears in May, head to The Great Escape's website.

For more information and/or tickets:
www.escapegreat.com

We Are Wolves to Tour in Europe

Montréal-based indie rock band We Are Wolves starts its tour in United Kingdom, France and Germany tomorrow. Here are the dates and venues:

February 25th, 2009
London, UK @ Cargo
Fight & Kiss Single Release Party
with O. Children and Micron Sixty Three
DJs: ALEX EGAN (Skull Juice), Pure Filth and Grotbags
83 Rivington Street, Shoreditch, London EC2A 3AY0
www.cargo-london.com/event/we-are-wolves

February 26th, 2009
Oxford, UK @ Academy
with Hot City Symphony and Dial F for Frankenstein
190 Cowley Road, Oxford, X4 1UE
www.o2academyoxford.co.uk
Ticket : £5.00 / Doors : 7pm

February 27th, 2009
Southampton, UK @ Hamptons
180 Above Bar, Southampton, SO14 DW
Ticket : £4.00 / Doors : 8pm

February 28th, 2009
London, UK @ Be at Proud
with Solid Gold and Bear Hands
Stables Market, Chalk Farm, London NW1 8AH
www.be-at.co.uk

March 2nd, 2009
Paris, France @ Point FMR
200 Quai de Valmy – 75010 Paris
www.pointephemere.org
Doors : 8pm

March 3rd, 2009
Colmar, France @ Grillen
19 rue des Jardins – 68000 Colmar
www.grillen.free.fr
Doors : 8pm

March 4th, 2009
Köln, Germany @ Underground
Vogelsangerstr. 200, 50825 Cologne
www.underground-cologne.de
ticket : €10

March 5th, 2009
Frankfurt, Germany @ Elfer
Maybachstraße 24, 60433
www.11-er.de/events/
Ticket : €10

March 6th, 2009
Stuttgart, Germany @ Club Shocken
Deer route 36, 70173,Stuttgart
www.club-schocken.de
Ticket : €10

March 7th, 2009
Berlin, Germany @ Cassiopeia
Revaler Str. 99, 10245 Berlin
www.cassiopeia-berlin.de
Ticket : €10

For more information:
www.wearewolves.net
www.myspace.com/wearewolvesnoussommesloups