The Strange Boys

In honor of Rough Trade’s 40th anniversary, this week’s edition (8/10) of BrooklynVegan.com Blog Radio on SiriusXM is dedicated entirely to the long running label and record shop. Over the course of the two hour show, songs will be played from throughout Rough Trade’s entire 40 year run

Psych/garage master and harmonica player Walter Daniels fronted the '90s Austin band Jack O'Fire, played with the Oblivians, and has been in various other projects. Currently, he's focusing on his band Meet Your Death. He's joined in this project by fellow '90s-era garage rock vet John Schooley, plus two younger musicians: drummer Matt Hammer of The Strange Boys and OBN IIIs, and bassist Harpal Assi of Wiccans and VIDEO...

The quirky singer-songwriter charmingly channels the Everly Brothers on new single.

The 2012 edition of Calgary, Alberta festival Sled Island is set to take place from June 20-23 at venues throughout the city. This year includes over 200 bands performing at 30 venues plus a large comedy schedule, film screenings, and art shows...

Ty Segall at Fun Fun Fun Fest (more by BBG) Just a reminder that Ty Segall, White Fence, The Strange Boys, The Men, and the impeccable record collection of the one and only DJ Jonathan Toubin will descend upon Webster Hall tonight (5/16)...

DOWNLOAD: Heavy Times - Future City (MP3) DOWNLOAD: Brain Idea - Oh I'm Free (MP3) DOWNLOAD: Los Campesinos! - By Your Hand (MP3) DOWNLOAD: The Strange Boys - Me and You(MP3) I'm heading to the M for Montreal festival tomorrow which will keep me busy and entertained, but here's what I'll be missing this week while I'm there...

DOWNLOAD: Mister Heavenly - "Pineapple Girl" (MP3) Descendents at FFFFest (more by Tim Griffin) Much like last year, FYF Fest 2011 is poppin' off with some incredible bands, many of whom recently reunited...

Theophilus London will headline the "Official Northside Festival Opening Party" at Music Hall of Williamsburg on Thursday, June 16th. Tickets go on AmEx presale Wednesday at noon, and then general sale Friday at noon...

DOWNLOAD: Surfer Blood - Take it Easy (Red Wax Session) (MP3) Surfer Blood recording the above track (more by Diana Wong)"On October 21st, 2010, Insound & Maker's Mark hosted an artist lounge & recording session at Stratosphere Sound in New York City, the likes of which has never been done before...

Sunday June 14th @ FORT TILDEN BEACH :: FREE ALL AGES UNAMPLIFIED ACOUSTIC BBQ 2009 :: each year we throw an informal, quiet party in a beautiful public place, w/ :: many diverse musicians playing two or three songs w/ no amplification :: this year, it's on Fort Tilden Beach in the Rockways...