The Ruby Suns, New Record Out Now, Tour Dates (SXSW, Brooklyn Bowl)

The Ruby Suns at CMJ/Bowery Ballroom (10/14/09) Photo: Jon Klemm Download: Ruby Suns – “Cranberry” The Ruby Suns new record, Fight Softly, came out last week (Mar 2) on Sub Pop and the New Zealand trio are about to head out on the road for a big US tour (and international tour after that). They’ll…

Enter The Vaselines Deluxe Reissue, New Tour Dates (MHOW)

The Vaselines played a one-off gig in London a few days ago and they just announced some new tour dates including a show at the Music Hall of Williamsburg on May 18, 2009 (Tickets on sale 04/03). The “new” Vaselines record, (which is actually a deluxe reissue), Enter The Vaselines, will be released on May…

SP20 After The Fact

Sub Pop 20th Anniversary Flag Flies on the Space Needle Photo: subpop20 Drake has some nice pre and post coverage of last weekend’s Sub Pop 20th Anniversary Festival in Seattle (including the Monday night surprise show at Neumos with Wolf Parade and Foals). Check it all out over here: SP20, Monday – Wolf Parade, Foals…

Hey Seattle! Go to Neumos Tonight!

Hey, if you’re in Seattle, I suggest you shake off that SP20 hangover and check out Neumos tonight. The band the bill is listed as (the google friendly) The Listening Party who are from Shawnigan Lake, BC. Now as you may know, Shawnigan Lake is also home to Dante DeCaro of Johnny and The Moon…

A Musical Education From Sub Pop Records

The good people at Sub Pop records are once again offering college scholarships to eligible high school seniors in Washington and Oregon. Check out all the details below: Sub Pop Records in Seattle, WA is offering a grand total of $13,000 worth of college scholarship money to three eligible high school seniors. There are three…