Altsounds — *THE DEAR HUNTER CONFIRMS FIRST U.S. HEADLINING TOUR STARTING JULY 15 IN SUPPORT OF 'THE COLOR SPECTRUM,' DUE OUT JUNE 14* June 3, 2011 -- *THE DEAR HUNTER* is gearing up for their first-ever headlining U.S. tour, which will launch July 15 in San F... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Tim Griffin Spectrum @ Psych Fest In addition to the previously announced 6 free shows this summer, Vans are presenting a 'Create Your Mark' event at Brooklyn's House of Vans on June 25. The show will feature performances... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — Off Illa Ghee’s album “ILLA SPECTRUM”   a2a_linkname="Illa Ghee – Price To Be Illa (Video)"; a2a_linkurl="http://www.thehiphopchronicle.com/2011/06/09/illa-ghee-price-to-be-illa-video/"; a2a_hide_embeds=0; a2a_show_title=1; more info

Totally Fuzzy — AMD said... SAVED! Vol. 1 Music to make you believe...or wish you did: 1. LaVern Baker – Saved (1961) 2. The Staple Singers – Don’t Knock (1960) 3. Marie Knight – What Could I Do (1947) 4. Sam Cooke with the Soul Stirrers – Wonderful (1959)... more info

Altsounds — Dropkick Murphys, the critically acclaimed rock band known for their complex distillation of classic punk rock, Celtic folk and American rock 'n roll, will headline the USA 7's Collegiate Rugby Championship (CRC) at PPL Park in Chester, PA in a ... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by Bill Pearis DOWNLOAD: Eternal Summers - Prisoner (MP3) DOWNLOAD: Crystal Stilts - Through the Floor (MP3) DOWNLOAD: Zaza - Distance Creator (ZIP) Lyonnais Coachella may be happening on the other coast but it's a lovely day here in NYC... more info

Altsounds — Pre-orders of the Limited Edition Vinyl Box Set of THE DEAR HUNTER's epic nine-EP collection, THE COLOR SPECTRUM, are available now at http://bit.ly/ekotDH (http://t.ymlp8.net/ujheafabhjazauhbatayhsh/click.php). It's due out June 14 on Triple Crown ... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by BBG This Will Destroy You at Knitting Factory (photo by Nicholas Daughtry) In addition to an upcoming appearance at Austin Psych Fest along with Spectrum, Black Angels, Roky Erickson and many others, This Will Destroy You have a set... more info

Guardian Music — After a six year absence, Bush returns with a Bulgarian vocal ensemble and a song about a lonely computer lover. Sounds about right.When Kate Bush announced her first album since 2005's Aerial would be out in May and was called Director's Cut, the ma... more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — Brand new music video from the U.S. rapper. This is off “Illa Spectrum” a2a_linkname="Illa Ghee – Street Fame (Video)"; a2a_linkurl="http://www.thehiphopchronicle.com/2011/03/26/illa-ghee-street-fame-video/"; a2a_hide_embeds=0; a2a_show_title=1... more info