They Might Be Giants have never been known for churning out hits, and yet, have often found themselves with a loyal cult audience and record company support. It’s also hard to believe that – taking on board their sideline in making albums for children – 2013’s ‘Nanobots’ is their sixteenth album. Their first to be released on the power pop label Lojinx in the UK/Europe, does such an association mean the music has shifted farther towards the kind of music often released via that label? No. Is there an obvious hit single among its staggering twenty five tracks? As with most TMBG releases there are a couple of contenders, though as always, the most commercial moments aren’t necessarily the most captivating.
Stream Rilo Kiley’s ‘RKives’
In February 2012, it was announced that Rilo Kiley would be releasing a new album. Fans rejoiced. The news came in that the new record was indeed not new, but a collection of leftovers and oddities. Fans still rejoiced.
The Brains: upcoming Euro tour dates
The Brains are coming to Europe this summer. The Canadian psychobilly-horrorpunk outfit will be playing six intimate shows in the UK (including one at The Underworld, Camden) between a run of shows in Belgium and Germany.
All confirmed shows are listed below. The Brains release their new LP ‘The Horror Within’ on April 15th.
Guttermouth: more US live dates
Following their touring stint with Reverend Horton Heat, Guttermouth are to embark on more live dates, as follows:
Rancid confirm new run of US live dates
Near-legendary punks Rancid have confirmed a new run of live dates for June 2013.
Those in the US can catch Tim Armstrong and co at the following venues: