Heavy Petting, Stephen Steinbrink, Chastity Belt at Obsidian in photos
Cat Power says new album is “ready to go”
Cat Power has announced a new album via an Instagram post where she said that the follow-up to 2012’s Sun is “READY TO GO.” She has not revealed the title or release date yet for her tenth studio album.
Watch Jaden Smith’s new “Watch Me” video
Jaden Smith has released a new music video for his track, “Watch Me.” It was directed by Shomi Patwary, shows Smith alone in the California desert. The setting changes color as he dances and jumps around, wearing all black. Watch the video below.
Daniel Johnston announces final tour
Daniel Johnston has announced his final set of live shows for this fall. Johnston will play dates backed by bands that “he has influenced,” in cities distinct to those artists. Jeff Tweedy & Friends will join Johnston in Chicago, for example. He also has shows with Built to Spill in Portland and Vancouver, the Preservation All-Stars in New Orleans, and the Districts and Modern Baseball in Philadelphia. For each show, Johnston’s band will create the setlist, and each night will begin with a screening of the 2005 documentary The Devil and Daniel Johnston. Find the full itinerary below. \
Daniel Johnston:
09-28 New Orleans, LA – The Joy Theatre !
10-04 Philadelphia, PA – Tower Theater @
10-20 Chicago, IL – The Vic Theatre $
11-08 Portland, OR – Revolution Hall %
11-10 Vancouver, British Columbia – Venue Nightclub %
! with the Preservation All-Stars
@ with the Districts and Modern Baseball
$ with Jeff Tweedy & Friends
% with Built to Spill and others
Phoenix announce North American fall tour dates
Phoenix have announced new tour dates in North America, beginning on October 10th in Columbus, Ohio. They will also play shows in Detroit and Montreal and a pair of Mexican festivals. They will also go on a South American tour in November. Check out their complete itinerary below.
Phoenix 2017 Tour Dates:
08/11-12 – Bali, ID @ Sunny Side Up Festival
08/11-13 – Jakarta, ID @ We The Fest
08/15 – Manila, PH @ Araneta Coliseum
08/19 – Tokyo, JP @ Summer Sonic Festival
08/20 – Osaka, JP @ Summer Sonic Festival
09/02 – Dublin, IE @ Electric Picnic
09/29 – Paris, FR @ AccorHotels Area
09/30 – London, UK @ Alexandra Palace
10/10 – Columbus, OH @ Express Live!
10/11 – Detroit, MI @ Fillmore Detroit
10/13 – Montreal, QC @ Metropolis
10/15 – New Haven, CT @ College Street Music Hall
10/16 – Washington, DC @ Anthem
10/18 – Providence, RI @ Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel
10/20 – Guadalajara, MX @ Coordenada Festival
10/21 – Monterrey, MX @ Live Out Festival
11/09 – Lima, PE @ Explanada Parque De La Exposición
11/11 – Santiago, CL @ Fauna Primavera
11/15 – Sao Paulo, BR @ Popload Festival
11/17 – Bogota, CO @ Soma
11/19 – Mexico City, MX @ Corona Capital
Watch Waxahatchee’s new “Recite Remorse” video
Waxahatchee, aka Katie Crutchfield, has shared a new video for “Recite Remorse,” a track from her recently released album Out in the Storm. The ethereal video was directed by artist Ricardo Rivera. In a statement about the video, he said, “I created an immersive space with layered translucent fabric and video projections and filmed Katie Crutchfield reacting to those elements.” Watch it below.
The Melodic Tree’s Weekly Playlist
1. Fence – Soda Shop
2. Doboom Soom – Slumbers
3. Christa – Totally Mild
4. The Snowfalls – Whyte Horse
5. The Leanover – Life Without Buildings
6. Tulips – The Bilinda Butchers
7. Don’t Kiss Me Goodbye – Ultra Orange
8. Droool – Your Dog
9. Stretching – Sports Coach
10. Start a War – Dom La Nena
11. Web in Front – Archers of Loaf
12. How You Feel – Joy Again
13. There is No God – Mrs. Magician
14. Strange Torpedo – Lucy Dacus
15. Palm Nights – Soft Powers
16. Breakfast in Bed – Dntl
17. Never Comin’ Back – Golden Daze
18. Lovers Lane – Hunx & the Punx
19. The Knock – Hop Along
20. Melted Rope – Wand
Watch Susanne Sundfør cover Scott Walker’s “On Your Own Again”
Susanne Sundfør appeared on the BBC show “Newsnight” yesterday where she covered Scott Walker’s Scott 4 track “On Your Own Again.” Watch it below. The performance is to promote the BBC Proms’ upcoming Scott Walker tribute night, which will feature Sundfør, Jarvis Cocker, Richard Hawley, and others performing his songs. The reclusive singer-songwriter will appear tomorrow on Jarvis Cocker’s BBC 6 Music show, his first interview on the radio in four years. You can hear a series of clips now. Watch here on Tuesday evening to stream the Proms.
The Tallest Man on Earth releases new EP with yMusic
The Tallest Man on Earth has released a new EP in collaboration with yMusic, the New York City-based chamber ensemble. The songs features new versions of tracks spanning the Tallest Man on Earth’s catalog, as well as a cover of Joan Baez’s “East Virginia.” Stream it below. A vinyl edition of the EP is set to be out in early October. The Tallest Man on Earth’s last album was 2015’s Dark Bird Is Home.
https://open.spotify.com/embed/album/711K2fUEj8kXDT3qz0LYSX
Radiohead commission eco-friendly A Moon Shaped Pool backpack
Millican, a company that makes eco-friendly bags, have announced a new backpack in collaboration with Radiohead. Working with Stanley Donwood, the band’s designer, they have announced a new, sustainable bag that features the artwork from the group’s latest album, A Moon Shaped Pool. The bag is made of 40 recycled plastic bottles and features adjustable shoulder straps, a padded laptop sleeve, and “hidden functions that make life easier on the road.” Check it out at Millican’s site and Radiohead’s online shop and runs for $110. Check out a picture of the bag above.
