The Shin’s new album Wincing the Night Away is set to release on January 23rd. They’re gonna be performing on SNL on Saturday the 13th and Jake Gyllenhaal will be the host.
They’ll also be touring in February. But they’re not coming to California, and I’ve heard that their live act leaves something to be desired. I’ll probably just save my money and buy the Cd instead.
Here’s the new video for their song “Phantom Limb”…
I have so much admiration for this man. Here is the story from Gawker…
We hate to sound cloying or earnest, but we are entirely sincere in our admiration for Wesley Autrey, the gentleman who jumped on the tracks in the face of an oncoming train to save the life of a complete stranger. We’re in awe of the altruism, and also of the “that’s just what you do” manner with which he carries himself. (Our fingers have never been crossed more tightly than they are in the hopes that all the attention he’s getting doesn’t turn him into an asshole; we’ve got enough of those already.) Anyway, here’s his appearance on last night’s Letterman. The clip is a bit lengthy, but let’s be honest: you aren’t throwing yourself on any tracks in the near future; the least you can do is take some time to admire someone who did.
I just read on Prefix Mag that Midlake is embarking on a tour of the U.S. I bet they would be a good, chill live act.
Here’s their video for “Head Home”.
Here are the tour dates…
2/2 - New Orleans, LA - The Republic
2/3 - Birmingham, AL - Bottle Tree Cafe
2/4 - Atlanta, GA - The Earl
2/6 - Chapel HIll, NC - Local 506
2/7 - Washington DC - Rock and Roll Hotel
2/8 - Philadelphia, PA - North Star Bar
2/9 - New York, NY - Bowery Ballroom
2/10 - Boston, MA - Middle East Upstairs
2/11 - Montreal QC - Mile End Cultural Center
2/12 - Toronto, ONT - Lee’s Palace
2/13 - Detroit, MI - Magic Stick
2/14 - Chicago, IL - Schubas
2/15 - Minneapolis, MN - TBC
2/16 - Ames IA - Maintenance Shop
2/22 - Houston, TX - Walter’s On Washington
2/23 - Austin, TX - The Parish
2/24 - Dallas, TX - Granada Theater
2/28 - Phoenix, AZ - Rhythm Room
3/1 - San Diego, CA - The Casbah
3/3 - Los Angeles, CA - Troubadour
3/4 - San Francisco, CA - Bottom of the HIll @ Noise Pop
3/6 - Portland, OR - Doug Fir
3/7 - Seattle, WA - Crocodile Cafe
3/9 - Salt Lake City, UT - Club Sound
3/10 - Denver, CO - Hi-Dive
