Monday, April 14, 2008

Mraz Sings, Dances, and Steals Things

Jason Mraz' third major-label album, We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things., is due May 13. The finished product will include collaborations with fellow singer-song writers James Morrison and Colbie Calliat.

Momofuku

Elvis Costello's new album will be available in vinyl and a digital download format on April 22, but to get it on CD, you'll have to wait until May 6. This twelve song set contains songs titled "No Hiding Place," "Drum and Bone," and "Pardon Me Madam, My Name is Eve."

Raise the Dead

Most known for The OC's theme song, Phantom Planet has a new album due tomorrow. Since their last album, they have gone through line up changes as well as a label shift to Pete Wentz' Decaydance label.

Mudcrutch Reunion

Tom Petty's pre-Heartbreakers band, Mudcrutch, has a new CD due April 29. Keyboardist, Benmont Tench, and guitarist, Mike Campbell, went on to be in the Heatbreakers, but drummer, Randall Marsh, and guitarist, Tom Leadon, hadn't played with Petty since 1975 when Mudcrutch broke-up. The album contains fourteen new songs. Each of the members sing lead on at least one song.

Take Flight

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Flight of the Conchords have announced a U.S. tour. Their first album is due April 22 and includes favorites like "Most Beautiful Girl (In the Room)" as well as a new song titled "Au Revoir."

Saturday, April 12, 2008

Viva La Vida

The track listing for Coldplay's new album, Viva La Vida, has been announced.

Track Listing
01) Life In Technicolor
02) Cemeteries of London
03) Lost!
04) 42
05) Lovers In Japan/Reign of Love
06) Yes
07) Viva la Vida
08) Violet Hill
09) Strawberry Swing
10) Death and All His Friends

The album comes out June 17th

Thursday, April 10, 2008

Infinity On High Follow-Up

I just read that Fall Out Boy will be going back into the studio in a few months to start recording their follow up to Infinity On High. They are also recording a video for their cover of Michael Jackson's beat it. The video will be directed by Shane Drake.