1. Megafaun’s third album, Heretofore, has a release date. The album’s arrival is set for September 14 via Hometapes Records. The band has toured extensively for the past several months, on top of putting the final touches on the album. The first single is “Volunteers,” and you can listen to it here. In a few weeks, Megafaun will play at TRKfest in Pittsboro, NC.
(via trianglemusic.blogspot.com)
2. What began as a quiet conspiracy of “something going down,” Conan O'Brien and Jack White did indeed combine forces for what became a rock show. Conan and White teamed up for a few tunes for a few hundred people, including Conan’s cover of Radiohead’s “Creep.” The limited performance was recorded and will be pressed into a record for sale soon.
(via Pitchfork)
3. The Strokes (http://www.thestrokes.com/)are officially back in the studio, however are beginning the recording process without Julian Casablancas (http://www.juliancasablancas.com/news/). The frontman decided it would be best to let the other band members to “spread their wings” without pressure from him. While the band works on the music and tracking, Casablancas will add the vocals later on. Currently, the band is embarking on a small tour, their first in several years.
(via NME.com)
4. Songwriter Billy Bragg is embarking on an American tour this fall, including making a stop at the Cat’s Cradle, one of four dates that have currently been released. Also known for his political activism, Bragg was last in the Triangle in 2008 right around election time. Tickets for the September show are currently on sale.
(via trianglemusic.blogspot.com)
