As we announced back in November, Chicago's The Numero Group are handling a massive reissue package for the reunited NYC-based slowcore outfit Codeine. Right around the time of the announcement, the band also confirmed that they will be performing as part of the Mogwai-curated ATP UK - I'll Be Your Mirror 2012, taking place in late-May.

A full North American/UK tour is forthcoming, but for now ANNOUNCED, and Codeine have shared that they'll be playing Lincoln Hall on July 1! Ticking info is forthcoming. UPDATE: Tickets go on sale this Friday (February 24), at noon CST. All dates at BrooklynVegan.

Speaking of Mogwai, they'll play Metro on June 20. Tickets are still available.

Codeine

Chicago's own archival label The Numero Group, has just announced that they'll be handling a reissue package for the very recently reunited slow-core giants Codeine! The NYC-based group has been defunct since 1994, and hold two LPs, one EP, and a bunch of singles to their name. Their reunion has coincided with today's announcement of the Mogwai-curated ATP UK - I'll Be Your Mirror 2012, which takes place the weekend of May 25th at Alexandra Palace in London.

The band has offered:

These are Codeine's first public performances since 1994. We are performing to celebrate the release of WHEN I SEE THE SUN - the reissues of all our music by the esteemed NUMERO GROUP, of Chicago, Illinois, coming in the spring of 2012. The 3 albums will be released as vinyl double albums, which will include compilation tracks, 4 track demos, peel sessions, and entirely heretofore unreleased songs. The six albums will also be released as a limited edition boxed set, possibly with a bonus 7-inch. Our hope is to make our music and legacy available to all who are interested. To spotlight this release, we will be performing a very limited series of concerts in the US, UK and Europe.

More information on ATP UK - I'll Be Your Mirror 2012 can be found at BrooklynVegan.

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Portishead @ Coachella 2008 (more by Ryan Muir)

Surrounding their co-curated ATP NJ - I'll Be Your Mirror, Portishead have now announced a North American tour slated for the month of October! This will mark the group's first journey to the US since 2008, when they performed at Coachella.

They'll play the Aragon Ballroom on October 12th with Thought Forms, who will be joining Portishead for the entire tour. Tickets go on sale on July 22nd, and we'll get you a link when there's a proper one.

Pre-sale tickets will be available from 10AM to 10PM CST tomorrow.
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Tickets go on sale to the general public this Saturday, at 10AM CST.

Head below to view all 2011 tour dates.

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The Horrors have announced the release of their new LP Skying, out July 11th (August 9th in the US) via XL Recordings. Skying; the group's third album, will serve as the follow-up to 2009's excellent Primary Colours.

According to the band; the album was produced and recorded 100% in-house, at their self-built studio in Dalston, London.

Skying's primary single; "Still Life" can be heard after the jump.

A few days after the UK release of Skying; The Horrors will play their first show of 2011 in Glasgow.

One of their first US shows of 2011 will be MusicfestNW, taking place September 7th - 11th in Portland, OR (schedule TBA). They'll perform on September 9th, at Dante's.

Lincoln Hall has just announced that the band will be playing on September 25th.
Tickets go on sale this Friday, at noon CST.

At the moment, their only other US date is ATP NJ (aka "Ill Be Your Mirror"). They'll play on Saturday (October 1st) of the festival; curated by Portishead.
UPDATE: All announced 2011 tour dates are below.

Front man; Faris Badwan has been busy with his other project Cat's Eyes. Check out Bill Pearis' interview with the group here.

Head below to view Skying's track listing, and all 2011 tour dates.

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