You can also catch the Whigs next Tuesday as musical guests on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon.

P.S.- Saint Motel will also be on tour this summer, check out the dates below!

Voyeur Tracklist:
01. Feed Me Now
02. Benny Goodman
03. Puzzle Pieces
04. Daydream / Wetdream / Nightmare
05. 1997
06. Honest Feedback
07. At Least I Have Nothing
08. You Do It Well
09. Hands Up Robert
10. Stories
11. Balsa Wood Bones

Saint Motel 2012 Tour Dates:
07/12 – Rickshaw Shop – San Francisco, CA
07/14 – El Rey Theatre – Los Angeles, CA
07/17 – Larimer Lounge – Denver, CO
07/19 – University of Wisconsin – Madison, WI
07/20 – First Avenue – Minneapolis, MN
07/21 – Schubas Tavern – Chicago, IL
07/22 – Beachland Ballroom – Cleveland, OH
07/23 – The Drake Hotel – Toronto, ON
07/25 – Kung Fu Necktie – Philadelphia, PA
07/27 – Mercury Lounge – New York, NY
07/28 – Glasslands Gallery – Brooklyn, NY
07/29 – DC9 Nightclub – Washington, DC
07/31 – The Masquerade – Atlanta, GA
08/01 – High Watt – Nashville, TN
08/03 – Rudyard’s British Pub – Houston, TX
08/04 – Stubb’s – Austin, TX
08/06 – The Lowbrow Palace – El Paso, TX
08/07 – The Rhythm Room – Phoenix, AZ
08/10 – The Constellation Room – Orange County, CA
08/11 – The Casbah – San Diego, CA

The Tallest Man On Earth is set to release his third album, There’s No Leaving Now on June 12th. You can take a listen and download the album’s lead single, “1904″ below.

P.S.- The Tallest Man On Earth also has some US tour dates planned for the summer, which include the Newport Folk Festival and Lollapalooza.

There’s No Leaving Now Tracklist:
01. To Just Grow Away
02. Revelation Blues
03. Leading Me Now
04. 1904
05. Bright Lanterns
06. There’s No Leaving Now
07. Wind and Walls
08. Little Brother
09. Criminals
10. On Every Page

The Tallest Man on Earth 2012 Tour Dates:
05/31 – Stockholm, SE @ Sodra Teatern
06/01 – Stockholm, SE @ Sodra Teatern
06/03 – Gothenburg, SE @ Pustervik
06/10 – Boulder, CO @ Boulder Theater eTown Broadcast
06/12 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern
06/15 – Toronto, ON – Queen Elizabeth Theatre
06/19 – New York, NY @ Town Hall
06/20 – New York, NY @ Town Hall
07/01 – Paddock Wood, UK @ Hop Farm Festival
07/03 – London, UK @ Hackney Empire
07/04 – Amsterdam, NL @ Paradiso
07/06 – Berlin, DE @ Lido
07/07 – Dachau, DE @ Dachauer Musiksommer
07/23 – Nashville, TN @ Mercy Lounge
07/24 – Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel
07/25 – Saxapahaw, NC @ Haw River Ballroom
07/26 – Washington, DC @ 930 Club
07/28 – Danbury, CT @ Heirloom Arts Theatre
07/29 – Newport, RI @ Newport Folk Festival
07/30 – Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer
08/01 – Pittsburgh PA @ Hazlett Theatre
08/02 – Columbus, OH @ Wexner Center
08/04 – Chicago, IL @ Lollapalooza
08/05 – Milwaukee, WI @ Pabst Theater
08/06 – Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
08/17 – Hasselt, Belgium @ Pukkelpop
08/18 – Wales, UK @ Green Man Festival
10/04 – Madrid, ES @ Joy Slava
10/05 – Barcelona, ES @ Casino de l’Aliancia
10/08 – Zurich, CH @ Klaufleuten
10/09 – Torino, IT @ Spazio 211
10/10 – Roma, IT @ Chiesa Evangelica Metodista
10/11 – Ravenna, IT @ Almagia
10/12 – Brescia , IT @ Foyer Teatro Grande
10/14 – Vienna , AT @ WUK
10/15 – Berlin, DE @ Helmathanfen
10/17 – Hamburg, DE @ Kampnagel
10/18 – Cologne, DE @ Live Music Hall
10/19 – Zwolle, NL @ Theater Odeon de Spiegel
10/20 – Utrecht, NL @ MC Vredenburg
10/23 – Bristol, UK @ Colston Hall
10/24 – Dublin, IE @ Vicar Street
10/25 – Belfast, IE @ Mandela Hall
10/27 – Edinburgh, UK @ Picturehouse
10/28 – Manchester, UK @ The Ritz
10/29 – Brighton, UK @ St. Bartholmew Church

Two students– Jorge Ribeiro and José Tornada– majoring in journalism, and architecture dropped out of college to live in a tent, on the beach; that’s how LEAGUE began. That primal experience served as a huge influence, where they managed to mix modern-urban sonority, establishing a connection between two distinct worlds. LEAGUE is based out of Los Angeles and London. They describe their music as psychedelic and naturalist with an ethnic/tribal context, all while tapping into the social and emotional issues of the world.

This duo blends the genres of New Wave, Alternative and Surf. One of the great things about LEAGUE is that their tunes are quite diverse from one another, yet still delivering a great sound that keeps you on your toes. You might get a more electro/new wave feel when you listen to “Golden Maps,” and then turn around catching a glimpse of garage-psychedelia with “How Do I Know.”

You can grab both of the tracks on LEAGUE’s bandcamp!

LEAGUE - Golden Maps
 
LEAGUE - How Do I Know
 

Not even a mile away from “Hollywood civilization,” the Greek Theater calls the hills of Griffith Park, home. Known as one of the past stomping grounds for peace, love, and free-spirited folks (aka hippies) in the 1960s, Griffith Park still holds that magical essence– hence to why the Greek found itself to be the perfect place to watch Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros this past Friday. The outdoor amphitheater, that’s cradled by Goliath sized trees, combined with the tunes performed by Sharpe and the Zeros, made you feel like you were out in the middle of nowhere, while still very much in the city.

The eleven members, along with their barefoot frontman, Alex Ebert, made their way to the stage at 9pm, opening with the highly popular tune “40 Day Dream.” The music instantly galvanized the audience, as they eagerly sang-along, clapped, and stomped to that first song. Not only are all the members in Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros equally passionate when they perform, but these talented musicians all bare a deep connection on-stage; a packed venue seemed more like a family gathering.

They are also strong supporters of each other’s solo-careers outside of the band, with Ebert performing “Truth,” from his solo album Alexander and pianist Aaron Embry serving as the opening act.

That same sense of family was transmitted to the audience, as Ebert interacted with the crowd, making his way into the pit, dancing with folks while sharing his microphone. At one point he even accepted a tiara from a girl in the front, and while dressed in his white tunic, playfully pranced around. Ebert definitely holds a lot of spontaneity, during “Janglin” he stopped the song mid-way, and had everyone look up and admire the moon.

Jade Castrinos (lead gal) swooned the audience with her strong soulful vocals, and sweet persona…ok, and maybe those nice dimples whenever she smiles too. When she grabbed the acoustic guitar and let out the first words for “River of Love,” the crowd went crazy hollering for her.

The energy of the old songs hit like a gnarly wave, and the new ones from their sophomore album, Here (out May 29th), although more serene, were still quite appreciated and catchy at that. Among the new songs performed were the rag-time gospel-sounding “I Don’t Want To Pray,” “That’s What’s Up,” “Nothing” and “Mayla.”

Bright red lights caressed the band onstage for the ballad “Man on Fire,” (also from the upcoming album) where Ebert made his way back into the crowd and danced alongside his mom.

With no setlist carved in stone, Ebert asked the crowd what they’d like to hear, in which everyone eagerly replied “Home!”– the 2009 hit, that put them on the map. Soon enough the band began to whistle while the crowd went wild singing along. Half-way through “Home,” Jade and Ebert reminisced how they wrote the song after spending the day together in Elysian Park.

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Catch Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros on tour this summer:

05/11 – Upper Darby, PA @ Tower Theatre

05/12 – Boston, MA @ Orpheum Theatre

05/13 – Toronto, ON @ Kool Haus

05/15 – Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club

05/16 – Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore

05/18 – The Woodlands, TX @ Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion *

05/19 – Dallas, TX @ Gexa Energy Pavilion *

05/21 – Atlanta, GA @ The Tabernacle

05/22 – Indianapolis, IN @ Egyptian Room

05/24 – Chicago, IL @ Riviera Theatre

05/25 – Minneapolis, MN @ Cabooze on the West Bank

05/26 – Milwaukee, WI @ Riverside Theatre

05/27 – Kansas City, MO @ Crossroads

05/29 – Royal Oak, MI @ Royal Oak Music Theatre

05/30 – Columbus, OH @ The LC Pavilion

05/31 – Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium

06/01 – Ozark, AR @ Wakarusa Music Festival

I think all Regina Spektor fans have been eagerly waiting for her sixth studio album, What We Saw From The Cheap Seats– set for release on May 29th via Sire/Warner Bros. Records.

The track below is actually a newly recorded version of Spektor and Only Son’s “Them Brothers,” which won’t be on the record, but you can still grab the track if you purchase the deluxe edition, out the same day.

Between the violins, and the fine-tuned duet, “Call Them Brothers” draws you in from the beginning. The video starts off with an old photograph of two lovers– portrayed by Spektor and Only Son’s Jack Dishel– and follows with clips of their personal lives, taken with what seems to be a Super-8 cam.

PS – the Walkmen will also be touring this summer with Florence and the Machine.

05/11 – Charlottesville, VA @ Main Street Arena
05/27 – George, WA @ Sasquatch! Music Festival
06/07 – Porto, PT @ Optimus Primavera Sound
06/27 - Louisville, KY @ WFPK Waterfront
06/28 – St. Louis, MO @ Plush
06/29 – Milwaukee, WI @ Summerfest
06/30 – Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
07/20 – Burnaby, BC @ Deer Lake Park *
07/21 – Auburn, WA @ White River Ampitheatre *
07/22 – Troutdale, OR @ Edgefield *
07/25 – Morrison, CO @ Red Rocks Ampitheatre *
07/29 – Indianapolis, IN @ The Lawn at White River State Park *
07/31 – Detroit, MI @ Fox Theatre *
08/02 – Toronto, ON @ Molson Ampitheatre *
08/03 – Montreal, QC @ Osheaga Festival
08/05 – Chicago, IL @ Lollapalooza
08/10-12 – San Francisco, CA @ Outside Lands Music Festival
08/17-19 – Beacon, UK @ Green Man Festival

* = w/ Florence and the Machine

With his sophomore LP, Confess, out July 10th, Twin Shadow is set to embark on a summer tour. Starting July 13th Twin Shadow will hit up the Melt! Festival in Delaware and continue touring the states all the way up until September.

Twin Shadow 2012 Tour Dates:

07/13 – Ferropolis, DE @ Melt! Festival
07/21 – Seattle, WA @ Capitol Hill Block Party
07/27 – Boston, MA @ Paradise
07/28 – Montreal, QC @ Corona Theatre
07/30 – Toronto, ON @ Lee’s Palace
08/01 – Pontiac, MI @ Crofoot Ballroom – Pike Room
08/04 – Chicago, IL @ Lollapalooza
08/06 – Minneapolis, MN @ 7th Street Entry
08/08 – Winnipeg, MB @ Pyramid Cabaret
08/10 – Calgary, AB @ Saits The Gateway
08/11 – Vancouver, BC @ VENUE
08/14 – Portland, OR @ Doug Fir Lounge
08/16 – San Francisco, CA @ Great American Music Hall
08/18 – Santa Barbara, CA @ Soho Restaurant & Music Club
08/22 – San Diego, CA @ Casbah
08/24 – Visalia, CA @ The Cellar Door
09/04 – Phoenix, AZ @ The Crescent Ballroom
09/05 – El Paso, TX @ Tricky Falls
09/07 – Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater
09/08 – Omaha, NE @ Waiting Room
09/09 – Lawrence, KS @ The Granada Theatre
09/11 – Norman, OK @ Opolis
09/13 – Dallas, TX @ Trees
09/14 – Austin, TX @ The Mohawk
09/16 – Houston, TX @ Fitzgeralds
09/17 – McAllen, TX @ Cine El Rey
09/18 – Birmingham, AL @ Bottletree
09/19 – Atlanta, GA @ The Earl
09/21 – Asheville, NC @ Orange Peel
09/23 – Carrboro, NC @ Cats Cradle
09/24 – Washington, DC @ Black Cat
09/25 – Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer
09/27 – New York, NY @ Webster Hall

Bumbershoot Seattle’s Music & Arts Festival announced this year’s lineup consisting of 88 artists and bands, with headliners being Jane’s Addiction, Skrillex and Tony Bennett. M83 will also be taking the stage, along with Passion Pit, M.Ward, The Vaselines, Blitzen Trapper, Oberhofer, Keane, and the Jayhawks.

Bumbershoot takes place over Labor Day Weekend (Sept. 1-3) at Seattle’s Center. Tickets are available now for $110 for all three days, $40 for a single day pass. It’s also good to note that tickets will increase through summer, for the day-of-show price of $135 for three days and $55 for a single. There are also Platinum and Gold passes. For all the info you can head to www.Bumbershoot.org/Tickets.

Below is the breakdown by day:

Sept. 1: Jane’s Addiction, AWOLNATION, M. Ward, The Jayhawks, The Helio Sequence, City and Colour, The Heavy, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, King Khan & The Shrines, Heartless Bastards. Oberhofer, TheeSatisfaction, Damien Jurado, JC Brooks and the Uptown Sound, Sera Cahoone, The Soul Rebels, Don’t Talk to the Cops!, Skerik’s Bandalabra, Alela Diane, The Barr Brothers, TacocaT, Unnatural Helpers, Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra, Polecat and Nude.

Sept. 2: Tony Bennett, Mac Miller, Big Sean, Keane, Blitzen Trapper, The Promise Ring, Yelawolf, Mudhoney, Wanda Jackson & The Dusty 45′s, The Greenhornes with Eric Burdon, Ian Hunter and the Rant Band, Civil Twilight, Fruit Bats, The Jezabels, Why?, Barcelona, Lee Fields & The Expressions, Harmonica House Party with Lee Oskar & Magic Dick, Katie Herzig, Niki and the Dove, AM & Shawn Lee, thenewno2, Gold Leaves, Karen Lovely, Deep Sea Diver, Theoretics, Eldridge Gravy & The Court Supreme, Ty Curtis Band, The Young Evils, Knowmads, Katie Kate and Eighteen Individual Eyes.

Sept. 3: Skrillex, M83, Passion Pit, Low, The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, The Vaselines, Fujiya & Miyagi, Fishbone, Lights, Rebirth Brass Band, LP, Ty Segall, Hey Marseilles, The Wombats, Ana Tijoux, Foxy Shazam, Bombino, Omar Souleyman, Tyrone Wells and El Vez.