Check in on the world of music with mxdwn and this week’s Unplugging column. This week’s column includes news on the reunion of System of a Down and more!
On hiatus since 2006, System of a Down has announced that they will reunite next year for a summer tour making stops throughout June, including one at the Download Festival in the UK. The band writes on their website: “We have no master plan of sorts – we are playing these shows simply because we want to play together again as a band and for you, our amazing fans.” Well said.
It’s the season of giving, and the folks at 4AD and The Red Hot Organization are doing just that. They recently announced that the Dark Was The Night album, released in February 2009, has officially raised $1,000,000 for several charities chosen by the featured artists.
New music this week includes even more Daft Punk songs from the Tron: Legacy soundtrack, Bright Eyes, David Lynch, and Innerpartysystem. The LA-based radio station KCRW hosted a preview of the Daft Punk soundtrack for Disney’s upcoming film TRON: Legacy, releasing five more previously unheard tracks – you can stream them right now! Bright Eyes has announced the release of their new album The People’s Key out February 15th via Saddle Creek Records. Filmmaker David Lynch is shaking things up, officially releasing his first electronic single on iTunes. The single will be also released as a remix set sometime in January. Finally, Innerpartysystem is currently streaming their latest single, “American Trash.” Take a break this weekend and give it a listen.
System Of A Down to Reunite for 2011 Download Festival: System of a Down, who has been on hiatus since 2006, announced that they will reunite next year for a summer tour, including a stop at the Download Festival in the UK in June. Follow the link to check out the announcement and tour dates.
Dark Was The Night Album Raises $1,000,000:4AD and The Red Hot Organization have announced that the album Dark Was The Night has officially raised $1,000,0000 for several charities chosen by the featured artists.
Five More Songs From Daft Punk’s Tron: Legacy Soundtrack Previewed: The LA-based radio station KCRW hosted a preview of the Daft Punk soundtrack for Disney’s upcoming film TRON: Legacy. Now, previews of the five unreleased tracks are available for streaming. Follow the link to watch the interview and stream the tracks.
Bright Eyes Announce Album & Show Details: Bright Eyes has announced the release of their new album The People’s Key for February 15th via Saddle Creek Records. The band has also announced two special shows for next year – one in New York and one in London. Follow the link for track listing and tour dates.
Filmmaker David Lynch makes music debut: Filmmaker David Lynch is taking a different path, officially releasing his first electronic single on iTunes. Lynch handles lead vocal as well as production duties. A set of remixes of the single is slated for a release in January.
Innerpartysystem Stream New Single: Dance group Innerpartysystem is now streaming their latest single, “American Trash.” Follow to link to listen to the track and check out the tour dates.
