new band member
an all-Morrissey Holiday Gift Guide ++ video of Moz's Nobel Peace Prize concert
Hanukkah is behind us, and Christmas is two weeks away and we know what you’re thinking — “my shopping is done except for my Morrissey-obsessed friend/coworker/child/parent…
Grace Perry leaves Landmine Marathon, replaced by Transient's Krysta Martinez (stream a track)
Landmine Marathon have waved goodbye to their enigmatic vocalist Grace Perry (on good terms!) and have welcomed the shredded throat of Krysta Martinez to the front position…
Friends' Lesley Hann joins Royal Baths who have a bunch of upcoming shows (dates)
Royal Baths are opening for Moon Duo tomorrow night (10/5) at Knitting Factory and the show will be their first with a new line-up that includes Lesley Hann of Friends on bass (who seems to have left that group, along with Matthew Molnar, if their most recent 285 Kent show is any indication)…
What is Sonic Youth going to announce at noon? (also, Steve Shelley left Disappears)
Sonic Youth are promising some kind of “news” at noon Monday. Meanwhile we can hope it’s related to Steve Shelley leaving Disappears (but we’ll keep our expectations low by listening to the Facebook commenter who wrote ” Likely announcing one of the archival releases Lee already mentioned in an interview: ’85 live show, ’86 tour film or the deluxe Sister reissue…
Noah Leger replaced Steve Shelley in Disappears (they played with the new lineup Saturday @ the Dust-Up Fest)
Disappears throwing down at The Dust Up (metrochicago)
The Reader reported the other day:Major news from Chicago’s favorite reverb-friendly garage jammers, Disappears–the band has parted ways with Sonic Youth drummer Steve Shelley due to scheduling conflicts…
Dirty Projectors add Olga Bell to band (to replace Angel & instead of Jenn), played Montauk, streaming new album & video trailer
The new look Dirty Projectors (sans Angel and any of her replacements)Pitchfork: Keyboardist and singer Angel Deradoorian is currently on hiatus from the band…
Beach Fossils guitarist leaves band (wanna replace him?)
Beach Fossils @ South Street Seaport last Friday (more by Chris La Putt)
Captured Tracks confirm that Beach Fossils guitarist Sennott Burke has left the band…
Vivian Girls drummer Ali Koehler leaves VG for Best Coast! (Frankie Rose still just in the Outs)
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Feb 2008: Vivian Girls start making a name for themselves on the scene
Sep 2008: Frankie Rose leaves Vivian Girls to play with Crystal Stilts full time
Sept 2008: Ali Koehler replaces Frankie Rose in Vivian Girls
July 2009: Frankie Rose makes her 1st appearance as Dum Dum Girls member
Sept 2009: Frankie Rose leaves Crystal Stilts & starts Frankie & the Outs
Dec 2009: Best Coast getting popular, announce tour w/ Vivian Girls
June 2010: Frankie Rose leaves Dum Dum Girls to focus on Frankie & the Outs
July 2010: Ali Koehler leaves Vivian Girls and joins Best Coast
July 2010: Fiona from Coasting replaces Ali in Vivian Girls
(note: dates may not be exact)
A video of Best Coast covering WAVVES‘ “I’m So Bored” at Primavera Sound in May, and a picture of Coasting, below…
Frankie Rose (ex-Vivian Girls, ex-Crystal Stilts, ex-Dum Dum Girls too) focusing on The Outs
Frankie Rose as Dum Dum Girl @ Webster Hall (more by Brian Reilly)WebCuts Music: You’ve just had band practice — how are you sounding today…
Interpol adds Dave Pajo & Secret Machines' Brandon Curtis
Hey gang,
We’d like to take a moment to introduce you to our new editions:
Two fresh faces who will be joining us live on our upcoming tours…