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Electro: April 2008 Archives
I became smitten with this Brazilian dance-rock troupe after they opened for Ladytron. Now, the group are back with a new album, track list and MP3.
Continue reading CSS: 'Rat is Dead (Rage)' MP3, New Album Track List.
The post-punk quartet are heading back to the U.S. with electro-rockers Does it Offend You, Yeah? in tow.
Continue reading Bloc Party Get Offensive on Summer Tour .
Sunday looked empty when compared to the thousands of fans who flooded Coachella for last night's Prince extravaganza, but I wasn't worried. Acts like My Morning Jacket, Swervedriver and Autolux all created blissed-out worlds of rock for fans to get lost in, myself included. I also managed to catch stellar performances from Metric, Spiritualized, Stars, Holy F--- and I'm From Barcelona.
Trash bags came in handy on Friday, especially for Les Savy Fav's Tim Harrington, Midnight Juggernauts convinced the crowd that pounding electro-rock anthems can be elevated to new heights, and The Verve made their triumphant return after nine years.
Continue reading Coachella '08 - Friday: The Verve, The National, Les Savy Fav and More.
The Liverpool quartet has blended more elements of dreamy guitar, hammering synthesizers and upfront vocals since their 2005 breakthrough album, Witching Hour. On this brand new single they take their sound even further.
Continue reading Ladytron: 'Ghosts' MP3.