Tame Impala performed barefoot barely even acknowledging the audience who were intensely bobbing along as Coco 66’s awesome light system swirled around, enhancing the already psychedelic vibe in the air. Andrew VW joined the band onstage for an encore, gracefully facing away from the crowd as to not draw attention away from the show.

It’s no wonder this gang of 4 Australian 20-somethings have garnered countless amount of attention for their debut album Innerspeaker, and rightfully so! After the show I jetted over to Union Pool for The Rapture’s “secret show” which was completely packed and sold out, but we enjoyed listening by the door. Definitely a great night of music in Brooklyn.

Purchase Innerspeaker via Modular Records HERE and be sure to track the band’s upcoming gigs via MySpace.

mp3: Tame Impala – Expectation [alt]

mp3: Tame Impala – Solitude is Bliss (Midnight Juggernauts Remix) [alt]

Major Lazer recently unveiled plans to release a new EP this April titled Lazers Never Die. The first track unleashed to the internet is Sound of Siren featuring M.I.A. and Busy Signal. Other collaborators are slated to include Thom Yorke (yes you read that correctly), Buraka Som Sistema, Ms Banks and more. Check out Busy Signal below courtesy of PMA!

• mp3: M.I.A. and Busy Signal – Sound of Siren [alt]

Crystal Castles have announced a slew of US and UK dates to preview new tracks from their highly-anticipated second album! We caught Alice and Ethan twice on their festival circuit last summer and cannot wait to hear the new material, check out the band’s MySpace for tour dates!

• mp3: Crystal Castles – Air War [alt]

Kate Nash has shared a brand new track titled I Just Love You More from her upcoming album coming this April! In the new track, Kate channels a much hard-edged sound, sort of like Kim Deal meets Ida Maria. Check it out for yourself!

• mp3: Kate Nash – I Just Love You More [alt]

MGMT are set to release the follow-up to 2007′s Oracular Spectacular with Congratulations on April 13th. The band’s second album released as MGMT is said to be inspired by Lady Gaga and Kanye West and will apparently stray away from releasing any singles. Check out the cover art >>

• mp3: KiD CuDi ft. MGMT Ratatat – Pursuit of Happiness (Benny Benassi Remix) [alt]

Last night Courtney Love and “Hole” played the Shockwaves NME Awards Show at London’s O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire. Check out what NME had to say about the show.

• mp3: Hole – Violet [alt]

As you should already know by now, The Strokes have been holed up at Avatar Studios in New York recording their fourth album slated for a September release. The band will be releasing video clips of their progress on the official website with behind the scenes footage. Check out the first installment below.

• mp3: The Strokes – Hard to Explain [alt]

Ladyhawke
Bowery Ballroom
March 24th, Tickets HERE, $12.

Glasvegas w/ Ida Maria
Music Hall of Williamsburg
March 28, Tickets HERE, $22.

Late of the Pier w/ The Whip
Bowery Ballroom
April 1st, Ticket’s HERE, $15.

Simian Mobile Disco
Highline Ballroom
April 23rd, Tickets HERE, $15.

Bat for Lashes
Music Hall of Williamsburg
May 2nd, Tickets HERE, $15.

Peaches
Webster Hall
May 16th, Tickets HERE, $25.

Explosions in the Sky
Central Park Summerstage
June 30th, Tickets HERE, $25.

MGMT
Prospect Park
July 1st, Tickets HERE, $30.

MP3: Peaches – Boys Wanna Be Her or zsShare

MP3: Late of the Pier – Focker (Boys Noize Terror Remix) or zShare

I previously saw Beck in 2006 in New Jersey for a very intimate show in promotion of The Information. That show included Spank Rock as the opener however, this time around Beck tapped mainstream “indie” heartthrobs MGMT to kick off the show. TLC also saw MGMT over the summer for the McCarren Park Pool gig that included the Ting Tings.

As we all know that show was quite the experience. Rain, thunder and lightning did not deter fans from waiting hours in line to catch the gig and when all was said and done I really felt like it wasn’t worth it all. I gave the boys the benefit of the doubt this time around but once again I was still left unsatisfied. Bottom line: as much as we like their record, unfortunately MGMT does not translate well live.

Beck on the other hand delivered as usual. Doing his best take on the modern Kurt Cobain grunge look, Beck kept it simplistic. No puppeteering this time around (although it was beyond amazing on the previous tour) and sadly no hype man. No matter what the man does its an act of musical and stage performance geniuosity however I wished he would have given us a more diverse selection of his catalog. A brief skim through Guero and Sea Change did not suffice for me. Although I enjoyed this concert, as a whole I walked away thinking “last tour was so much better.” PS: Thank you to Sharon for sending us the additional pics!

MGMT
October 30, Webster Hall
October 31, Music Hall of Williamsburg
On Sale Fri at Noon

Girl Talk
November 18, Terminal 5
3rd & final night added!
On Sale Now

Vampire Weekend
December 4, Terminal 5
2nd night added!
On Sale Now

MP3: Madonna – Hung Up (Diplo Remix)
happy early 50th birthday Madonna!
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Beck w/ MGMT
October 9th: United Palace Theatre [Harlem]
$49, Available for Presale 8/1 @ 10:30AM

TV On The Radio
Oct 14th: Masonic Temple [Fort Greene, Brooklyn]
Oct 15th: Masonic Temple [Fort Greene, Brooklyn]
$25, Available for Presale 8/1 @ 12:00PM

MP3: Beck – Hell Yes

In addition to the MASSIVE turn out, storm clouds quickly replaced the sun and the patience of countless fans were put to the test. Thunder and lightning lit up the sky and the rain did not let up, but still the line did not move. Yours truly stood on line outside of the venue discouraged as The Ting Tings took the stage (they were first in the lineup), but even more discouraged by their short set. We at least were able to catch the last song of their performance.

Black Moth Super Rainbow (glorified indie elevator music) was second to hit the stage before the crowd packed in for the headliner, MGMT. The band pleasantly buzzed through songs off their debut Oracular Spectacular, but still I wondered if it was worth the many unpleasantries.

The Ting Tings


Black Moth Super Rainbow:


The line exiting McCarren



«More Pictures of MGMT, The Ting Tings, Black Moth Super Rainbow and the chaos»

MP3: MGMT – Electric Feel (Justice Remix)