ON VACATION!

I am going to be out of the country starting tomorrow, so I don't know how much access to my computer I'm going to have.

There may not be very many updates from me, but if I get a chance Ill definitely get some news up.

See you guys in a week!

Tony

NEW BUZZ

the bird and the bee, the duo of singer Inara George and multi-instrumental/Grammy-nominated producer Greg Kurstin, are set to release "Guiltless Pleasures Volume 1: A Tribute To Daryl Hall And John Oates," on EMI’s Blue Note Records on March 23. Following up 2009’s Ray Guns Are Not Just The Future, the acclaimed band’s third full-length album is a love letter to famed “rock and soul” duo Hall & Oates that features eight classic covers along with one new original song.

THE TEMPER TRAP CONTEST

In celebration of The Temper Traps upcoming North American tour, musicbleep.com has decided to pop off a little contest with the help from our frinds at Filter.

One LUCKY winner will recieve the following:

A copy of their new record, Conditions on CD
A Temper Trap poster

If you haven't heard their music, you are MISSING out!! If you have, then you know my obsession. Contest ends next Wednesday.

All you have to do is shoot me an email - I'll choose one winner @ RANDOM!

The Temper Trap Tour Dates:
March
10 Los Angeles, CA @ Henry Fonda Theatre
12 San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore
14 Portland, OR @ Peter's Room
17 Boston, MA @ Hurricane O'Reillys, WFNX St. Patrick's Day Party
20 Boulder, CO @ Fox Theatre
22 Milwaukee, WI @ Turner Hall
23 Minneapolis, MN @ Varsity Hall
24 Chicago @ Metro
26 Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall, CD101 Low Dough Show
27 Cleveland, OH @ Cambridge House at HOB
30 Toronto, ONT @ Mod Club
31 Montreal, QUE @ The Cabaret du Musee Juste Pour Rire

April
2 New York, NY @ Webster Hall
3 Philadelphia, PA @ Theatre of Living Arts
6 Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
12 Dallas, TX @ Pontiac Garage at HOB
13 Austin, TX @ Emo's
15 Tempe, AZ @ Clubhouse
17 Indio, CA @ Coachella

LIVE WITH LISA HANNIGAN

Last year, folk darling Lisa Hannigan partnered with Long Beach indie store Fingerprints to record an in-store performance that is now available for download through ThinkIndie. Hannigan first visited Fingerprints with friend and collaborator Damien Rice back in November 2006. Their in-store recording was later released as a live EP entitled Warts and All. Exactly two years later, Hannigan returned to Fingerprints with her band to play her own material for an eager crowd. The result was a live EP that fans can download for $3.99 on ThinkIndie.com.

WORLD PREMIERE VIDEO - THE XX

The new video from The xx, VCR, off of their debut album 'xx'.

WORLD PREMIERE VIDEO - EELS

EELS are premiering the brand new video for "End Times", the title track from the new EELS END TIMES album.

THE TEMPER TRAP ANNOUNCE NORTH AMERICAN TOUR

Australian indie rockers The Temper Trap will return to the U.S. for their first headlining tour in support of their critically acclaimed debut album, Conditions, out now on Glassnote/Columbia. The band will play dates from coast to coast in March and April- wrapping up their stint at the renowned Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, CA. The band graced the cover of CMJ while setting New York City ablaze during their live sets at last year’s CMJ Music Marathon, garnering widespread praise. The band also performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, giving America a taste of just how electrifying they are on stage.

With their soaring melodies, hard-hitting percussion and the breathtaking falsetto of lead singer Dougy Mandagi, The Temper Trap are a powerful force live, bringing a vibrant energy to each and every one of their shows.

Be sure to catch The Temper Trap on the road this spring as they bring their undeniably irresistible sound to cities across North America.

The Temper Trap Tour Dates
March
10 Los Angeles, CA @ Henry Fonda Theatre
12 San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore
14 Portland, OR @ Peter's Room
17 Boston, MA @ Hurricane O’Reillys, WFNX St. Patrick’s Day Party
20 Boulder, CO @ Fox Theatre
22 Milwaukee, WI @ Turner Hall
23 Minneapolis, MN @ Varsity Hall
24 Chicago @ Metro
26 Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall, CD101 Low Dough Show
27 Cleveland, OH @ Cambridge House at HOB
30 Toronto, ONT @ Mod Club
31 Montreal, QUE @ The Cabaret du Musee Juste Pour Rire

April
2 New York, NY @ Webster Hall
3 Philadelphia, PA @ Theatre of Living Arts
6 Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
12 Dallas, TX @ Pontiac Garage at HOB
13 Austin, TX @ Emo’s
15 Tempe, AZ @ Clubhouse
17 Indio, CA @ Coachella