Back in April, we were totally stoked to let you all know about this year’s Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival. We might have only been doing it for our buddy “Salty” then, but now, we’ve got incentive. Well, now we’ve been offered a pretty great opportunity for you all: we’ve got two (2) great lawn tickets for the winners of Radio Exile’s great Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Tour. These winners gets to specify the venue of their choosing from the dates “after the jump”

Please make sure that you note that all tickets being given away are LAWN ONLY. You WILL be allowed to pick the venue of your choice (transportation not included)

To enter, leave a comment telling us, me, whomever, as to why YOU should win tix. Make sure to leave your valid email so that we can contact you should you be chosen as a winner.

So, again, leave a comment, tell us why you deserve the tickets and two lucky readers will win (2) lawn seats at the tour stop of their choice.

Gnarly?

(Glad we could give you something for free!)

The two (2) winners will be picked at 11 AM ET on Monday, 8/2, so comment before then to be eligible!

Get more info “after the jump” …read full article…

The image up above is from ANOTHER one-take video (huge trend, eh?) for the first single, “Collapsing Cities,” from Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly‘s upcoming self-titled album. Grab it (on Cooking Vinyl) on 13th September 2010.

Check out the clip and more “after the jump” …read full article…

Today, Australian three-piece Clubfeet, drop their debut LP via Plant Music, entitled, Gold On Gold. The band have been getting very favorable reviews and strong comparisons to other bands like Hot Chip, Teenagers, and Junior Boys and are sure to make their way into your hearts with their “Dance-y McFuntime” goodness (*Ssquared created this word. Use as directed)

Check out the video and more “after the jump” …read full article…

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Since their album hit our desks a month ago, Jagjaguwar’s Gayngs has been blowing our mind. The soft, indie rock has found a solid home into our music rotations (and definitely deserves one in yours as well. The video here is for “The Gaudy Side of Town,” a personal fave, that Pitchfork.tv had on display (no, I am not in love with P4K!).

You should watch and listen – if you ever wished for an 80s renaissance or harbor a crush on Phil Collins but wish he was more…more INDIE, Relayted is the epitome of “cool”.

Check out the clip “after the jump” …read full article…

Photo Credit: Alex Kacha

With the release of “Sleep Forever” (the band’s sophomore release), Crocodiles will be on the road a great deal over the next few months. They’ve just released some tourdates in support of the release (including at stop at NYC’s Mercury Lounge on Sept. 22nd), but check out some tunes “after the jump” and see what you think. …read full article…

Thanks to our good friends at Baeblemusic for passing along a clip of one of RE’s favorite bands, Local Natives, rocking the piss out of Bowery Ballroom. The clip comes from their sold out NYC show in May (that I was out of town for) but we can click above and watch together forever. Their album, Gorilla Manor, is on constant repeat in my home and office, and my geekiness and love for them knows no bound.s

Get more info about the show and some stuff “after the jump” …read full article…

Remember when we first brought Parades into your lives a few months back? (Damn, that video for “Loserspeak in New Tongue” was awesome!) Now, the band are readying their debut, which will be coming out on Dot Dash, and we’ve got a preview at one of the great new tracks.

Check out a sample of what the band’s been up to “after the jump” …read full article…

LA-based duo, The Polyamorous Affair are gearing up for the release of their latest album, Strange Bedfellows. To celebrate, they’re just handing out mp3s, yo. The first, “Hypnotized,” finds the electro-poppers bending African drums and synth into a bizarre, refreshing and kick-effing-ass dreamscape (I won’t lie, I just wanted to say “dreamscape” today).

Check out more info on the new album and grab the mp3 “after the jump” …read full article…

Uh oh, I am swamped so it’s “cut-and-paste” news time!

“With a rousing new collection of songs and an inspirational live show that has captivated audiences and critics worldwide, Wintersleep are proud to extend their US touring schedule and join The Hold Steady for a three-week tour. Beginning September 20th in Richmond, VA and including a performance at The Beacon Theatre in New York City, this tour will see the band playing songs from their latest album, NEW INHERITORS, an intoxicating album full of meticulously crafted rock songs released this June.”

Get more info about the tour “after the jump” …read full article…

Yes, yes, Hell-friggin-yes.

Six weeks until I get to have my face rocked off (once again) by one of my favorite bands in the world: The Sword. No, I am not kidding or being ironic, I consider their third full-length, Warp Riders, among my most eagerly anticipated albums of the year.

Today, Kemado Records and The Sword gave us a little sample of what the band has in store on August 24th and, evidently, the “metal stalwarts” (saw it in the press release and had to use it!) will reveal the album’s plot in more detail through a three-part video saga beginning with the “Tres Brujas” video, followed by clips for “Lawless Lands” and “Night City.”

After the jump, you’ll find more info and goodies from the band. …read full article…

….then my money would be on Cults. For serious, yo.

Check out the simple but deceptively haunting video of new Matador signee Perfume Genius playing “Mr Peterson”. Easily one of my favorite songs of 2010.

Check out the new video for The Gaslight Anthem‘s “American Slang”, from their latest full-length of the same name, out now on SideOneDummyRecords. Everyone lurves it so much, they should marry it.

Grand Mal‘s upcoming full-length, Clandestine Songs, will be released July 20th via Sweden’s Groover Recordings. In honor of the approaching release date, Grand Mal will be playing a record release show at Cakeshop on July 16th, 2010.

If you live in NYC, you should be there. If you don’t, we’ll understand. Ha.

[mp3] Grand Mal – “Lower Yer Heart” 02_Lower_Yer_Heart

For Conor Oberst fans like myself who own every piece of material that the dude has ever put out (I know, it’s an unexpected development, right?) but Omaha, Nebraska’s own Desaparecidos have announced a reunion show, July 31st at the Concert For Equality.

[mp3] Desaparecidos – “Mall of America”

[A big ol' hat tip to MPLS EFN RCKS on this one]

Happy 4th of July from Radio Exile which means, well, just me (at this point anyway ). I am down in Washington, D.C. for the celebration and will be traveling tomorrow so, no updates ’til Monday. Enjoy your time with family and we’ll catch up soon, mmm kay?

In the mean time, here’s some stuff we’ve done before: Happy Independents Day [2008, 2007]

Groove along to London psychedelic pop band Panic Attract‘s homemade video for their new single “The Wrong Place,” the new single from their latest batch of recordings.

Robots and ukulele funk? Rad!

Peep the vid and get more info “after the jump” …read full article…

After quick examination, one might think we’re falling in love with Pitchfork TV. Truth-be-told, we’ve never been offered a video premiere and since these guys have them all, we tend to post those. Ha. About this clip:

“Fang Island began, oddly enough, as an art school project while the band members were attending the prodigious Rhode Island School of Design (also the foundation for Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Les Savvy Fav, Six Finger Satellite, Lightning Bolt and some band called the Talking Heads.)

Today, Pitchfork premieres the quintet’s latest video, “Careful Crossers” which was shot in Los Angeles in the storied Glassroom at Sargent House. This marks the band’s third video to debut via the popular site which previously featured the quirky videos for “Daisy” and “Life Coach“.

“Careful Crossers” is the third single off their self-titled debut (out now via Sargent House)

Check out the video and some mp3s“after the jump” …read full article…

Check out the great new clip for “White Night” off the EP of the same name. Having seen them a while back at the Taste of Williamsburg after-party, we’re big fans. This song is incredible and we’re glad to share with you guys. Pick up a free MP3 download of the single at http://thepostelles.com.

U.S. Tour Dates:
7/28 New York, NY – Bowery Ballroom
7/30 Allston, MA – Great Scott
9/18 Washington, DC – DC Nine

While in Norway several years back, we saw a promising young artist by the name of Moddi. It turns out, he remembered us writing about him and reached out a few months back (and even has a quote from our show review at by:Larm ’08 on his press page!). In that time, we’ve been really enjoying his debut, Floriography (out now in UK/Europe on Impeller) so I want to take a moment to share this clip with you and see if I can’t make you guys fans too.

Check out “A Sense of Grey” and more goodies “after the jump” …read full article…