Is it Friday already? Wow. Time to unplug and get ready for the weekend. Workers of the world unite, and party!
Fun Fun Fun Fest has announced its full 2010 lineup with plenty of amazing headliners, and it definitely sounds fun, fun, fun. Festival organizers have prided themselves on the diversity of the musical acts this year, including headliners like MGMT, GWAR, DEVO, Bad Religion, Dirty Projectors, and many more. Not to mention, “Weird Al” Yankovic will be kicking off the festivities. Held in Austin, TX this November 5th-7th, Fun Fun Fun Fest will truly be memorable.
Most of the news this week includes various bands announcing fall tours, so get ready to snatch up some tickets to these shows. Thievery Corporation and Massive Attack have announced a co-headlining U.S. tour for the fall, both supporting new albums. The Whigs are set to perform on Jay Leno August 12th, and have also announced a fall tour with none other than Kings of Leon and Black Keys. Mark Lanegan and Isobel Campbell (former members of Screaming Trees and Belle & Sebastian respectively) have announced a fall tour together in support of Campbell’s newest solo release, Hawk. Hot Chip and LCD Soundsystem will be touring this fall, and have currently added even more dates. Hot Chip will also be releasing a remixes EP, We Have Remixes. Finally, Beak> has announced a few U.S. tour dates as well.
Also, while you’re spending all of your money on concert tickets, take a listen to Daft Punk’s Tron: Legacy soundtrack. The techno legends have released six tracks from the upcoming album.
Fun Fun Fun Fest 2010 Announces Full Lineup, including Dirty Projectors, DEVO, GWAR and More: Fun Fun Fun Fest 2010 has announced its full lineup with a special third evening of FFF festivities and kick-off party with “Weird Al” Yankovic. This year’s headliners include MGMT, GWAR, DEVO, Bad Religion, Dirty Projectors, and many more. Follow the link for the full lineup.
Thievery Corporation and Massive Attack to Co-Headline US Tour This Fall: Popular production duo Thievery Corporation and trip-hop band Massive Attack have announced a co-headlining tour for this fall. Both groups will be touring in support of their newest albums. Follow the link for tour dates.
Daft Punk Releases Six Tracks from Tron Soundtrack: Daft Punk has recently relieased six tracks from the upcoming Tron: Legacy soundtrack. Follow the link to listen to the tracks.
The Whigs to Play Leno, Announce Tour: Southern rockers The Whigs are set to make their debut on Jay Leno August 12th. Following this performance, the group will continue their tour with Kings of Leon and Black Keys. Follow the link for tour dates.
Mark Lanegan and Isobel Campbell Announce US Tour: Mark Lanegan and Isobel Campbell, former members of Screaming Trees and Belle & Sebastian, have announced a U.S. tour for this fall in support of Campbell’s newest solo album, Hawk. Follow the link for tour dates.
Hot Chip Announce Remixes EP, More Dates with LCD Soundsystem: Hot Chip and LCD Soundsystem have announced a tour together, and have currently added even more dates. Also, Hot Chip is celebrating their return to the U.S. with a remixes EP, We Have Remixes. Follow the link for tracklist and tour dates.
Beak> Announce U.S. Tour Dates: Beak>, made up of Geoff Barrow (Portishead), Billy Fuller (The Moles), and Matt Williams (The Brick), have announced a few U.S. tour dates. Follow the link for tour dates.
