Bits and Bobs: Mercury Prize, Andy Hummel, Mark Ronson, Pitchfork Music Festival, Bryan Ferry

Bits and Bobs: Mercury Prize, Andy Hummel, Mark Ronson, Pitchfork Music Festival, Bryan Ferry

– This morning the Mercury Prize nominees were announced in London. Consequence of Sound has the full list, which includes our faves Dizzee Rascal and Paul Weller (and The XX, who I care a little less about). NME has all the records for you to listen to. The winner will be announced on September 7. […]

Lightning Bolt Gear Up for Summer 2010 Tour – Playing Eyedrum on July 4!

Lightning Bolt Gear Up for Summer 2010 Tour – Playing Eyedrum on July 4!

Experimental noise rock duo, Lightning Bolt, have recently announced a 20+ date summer tour including shows in Atlanta, Washington D.C. and Chicago for the Pitchfork Music Festival. Brian Chippendale (drums, vocals) and Brian Gibson (bass guitar) met and formed in 1994 while they were both attending the Rhode Island School of Design. After years of […]