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The Hold Steady Sign to New Label Washington Square 

The Hold Steady have signed to Washington Square, a new label imprint formed by Razor & Tie. The band has signed a worldwide multi-album deal that will see the release of a new studio album Teeth Dreams on March 25. The New York City-based band The Hold Steady is the first signing to the

Future Islands to Release "Singles" and Tour 

On March 25, Future Islands are set to release Singles, their debut album for 4AD and their boldest and most immediate work to date. The Baltimore trio consists of enigmatic frontman Samuel T. Herring, bassist/guitarist William Cashion and keyboardist/guitarist/programmer Gerrit Welmers. Track

Check Out Sahr Dummy's "Rock This Night" 

New Artist Alert! Check out "Rock This Night" by Sahr Dummy, featuring Dre of F Culture Neon. It appears on It's About to Go Down!. About the song, Sahr, who is also a lawyer, said, "Music is worth more than money because it lasts forever." Check it! Did you rock it? —Maggie Pannacione01.23.14

Clipse Working on New Album 

Clipse is working on a new album after embarking on a three-year break. Pusha T broke the news, posting about it on Facebook. He also tweeted a photo depicting the production of team The Neptunes -- Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo -- inside the studio working with Clipse on some new tunes. Nice! Are

Earl Sweatshirt Announces Wearld Tour 

Throughout January, February, and March, dynamic rapper Earl Sweatshirt of Odd Future fame will canvas the globe on his Wearld Tour –get it?!-- which will include shows in many cities that he's never performed in before and will reach New Zealand, Australia, North America and Europe. Tour Dates: