Stereogum — As a follow-up to their self-titled debut, Exit Verse have announced Grant No Glory, a nine-track album led by “Sleeping In Graceland.” The opening track sets a precedent for the following thirty minutes — one of apologetic honesty by way of st... more info

Stereogum — Karate, the band Geoff Farina fronted from 1993-2005, were one of the most fascinating, hardest-to-define acts of their era. The Boston trio’s adventurous composite of indie rock, emo, post-rock, jazz, and more birthed a strong discography and won ... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — As discussed, Exit Verse, the new band led by former Karate singer Geoff Farina with John Dugan (Chisel, Edsel) and Pete Croke (Brokeback, Tight Phantoms), are releasing their self-titled debut album on November 17 via Ernest Jenning Record Co.... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Mister Moods said... Brand New Moods presents: - Karate "Pockets" There's an old saw that goes, "There are two kinds of people in the world..." Vis-a-vis Karate's mixture of emo, jazz, and post-rock (a libation they've blended much more palatably tha... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Mister Moods said... Brand New Mood presents: - Kansas "Point of Know Return" (remaster, bonus tracks) "Point Of Know Return" is considered to be the quintessential KANSAS album, and for good reason. It picked up where ''Letfoverture'' left off and r... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — "THE ANGEL'S MESSAGE TO ME" by chris and GEOFF FARINA (KARATE, GLORYTELLERS) was released on march 18 in the uk and europe on damnably records and comes out in the US later this spring on CAPITAN. the duo's cd features... more info

Pitchfork — -- Hey, musicians. Take the Future of Music Coalition's "Taking the Pulse" survey about health care and help "assess the level of health insurance among working musicians," according to the FMC. You have until April 1, so get on it. -- Nineties B... more info

Pitchfork - Tours — 03-18 London, England – Barden’s Bourdoir03-19 Nottingham, England - Lee Rosy’s Tea Rooms 03-20 Liverpool, England – Meshuggy Presents03-22 Cambridge, England – The Portland Arms03-23 Leeds, England – Upstair... more info