News for Now
Klaxons ready their sophomore release, Pitchfork fest was off the chain, and some sad news for Big Star fans.
First things first--is it weird that I think labels Polydor and Matador should have some kind of cage fight? Probably, but I can't help pondering it whenever I see either one of those names. While I'm sure Klaxons doesn't really care about cage fights, I'm sure they care about starting the North American leg of their upcoming tour off with a bang. They're set to hit the states on September 19, and will grace us with their presence until October 9. Oh, and snatch up Surfing the Void when it drops on August 23.
I'm hoping that you checked in with us throughout the weekend for our stellar coverage of the hot-as-balls Pitchfork Festival. And if not, check it out now to remember what the hell happened! Even though I wasn't there in the flesh to freak out over all the amazing bands, I like to think I was there in spirit.
It's been a difficult year for Big Star. The band's original bassist, Andy Hummel, passed away on July 19 at the age of 59 after struggling with cancer for the past couple of years. Though he left the group in the mid-'70s, he played a memorable role in shaping their signature sound. He will surely be missed.
Posted by Alyssa Vincent on Jul 20, 2010 @ 10:10 am
