The world’s best band* The Gaslight Anthem, premiered their new single 45 on Zane Lowe’s Radio 1 on BBC1 last night… and it’s a freaking miracle.
The first single to be taken from their fourth studio album Handwritten, which will hit shelves July24th, 45 combined the melodic styling of American Slang with the heart wrenching tales of youth present on Sink Or Swim.
In short, this track is totes amazeballs. Seriously though. It’s incredible.
*Based on a focus group of one.
The saxophonist for The Killers died earlier this week from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to his head. He was only 33.
Thomas “Tommy” Marth, who was found dead in his Las Vegas home on Monday, played on tour with The Killers between 2008 and 2010 and played on their second and third albums “Sam’s Town” and “Day & Age”
His death has been ruled a suicide by officials in Clark County, Nevada
The Killers posted on their official Twitter account on Tuesday:
“Last night we lost our friend Thomas Marth. Our prayers are with his family. There’s a light missing in Las Vegas tonight. Travel well, Tommy.”
Ohhh Happy Splendour tix day (and NFL Draft day if that’s more your style).
We’re celebrating over here with an awesome mash up sent our way by Nice and Ego – 40 Splendour bands in 3 min! Yes Please!
Check it out while you wait for Moshtix to let you in.
SPLENDOUR TIX UPDATE:
Love The Maccabees? Want to score yourself 2 tickets to either their Sydney or Brisbane show?
Of course you do!
All you need to do is Follow Lost in Suburbia on twitter and then tell us if you want to go to the Brisbane or Sydney show. It’s that easy!
Check out the amazing new album Given To The Wild and get pumped for Maccabees 2012 Australian tour!
The Maccabees Aussie tour:
WEDNESDAY 9TH MAY, THE HI FI, BRISBANE
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THURSDAY 10TH MAY, METRO THEATRE, SYDNEY
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WEDNESDAY 16TH MAY, THE HI FI, MELBOURNE
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FRIDAY 18TH MAY, CAPITOL, PERTH
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Missy Higgins is back with her first new track in over 5 years: Unashamed Desire.
The track (which you can check out below) is fricken awesome. Its a bolder, darker Higgins this time around. Really excited to check out the new album ‘The Ol’ Razzle Dazzle’ when it drops June 1st.
Speaking of new albums, Higgins has also announced a tour in support of her newest creation:
‘The Ol’ Razzle Dazzle’ Tour
Fri June 1 Adelaide, Her Majesty’s Theatre Tickets: www.bass.net.au / 131 246
Sat June 2 Perth, Astor Theatre Tickets: www.bocsticketing.com.au / 08 9484 1133 / 1800 193 300
Wed June 6 Brisbane, The Tivoli Tickets: www.ticketek.com.au / 132 849
Fri June 8 Sydney, York Theatre, Seymour Centre Tickets: http://sydney.edu.au/seymour / 02 9351 7940
Mon June 11 Wollongong, Illawarra Performing Arts Centre Tickets: www.merrigong.com.au / 02 4224 5999
Wed June 13 Newcastle, Newcastle City Hall Tickets: www.ticketek.com.au / 132 849
Thu June 14 Canberra, The Playhouse, Canberra Theatre Tickets: www.canberratheatrecentre.com.au / 02 6275 2700
Fri June 15 Geelong, Costa Hall, Geelong Performing Arts Centre Tickets: www.gpac.org.au / 03 5225 1200
Sat June 16 Melbourne, Her Majesty’s Theatre Tickets: www.ticketek.com.au / 132 849
Fri July 27 Mackay, Mackay Entertainment Centre Tickets: www.mackaytix.com.au / 07 4961 9777
Sat July 28 Rockhampton, The Pilbeam Theatre Tickets: www.pilbeamtheatre.com.au / 07 4927 4111
Sun July 29 Splendour In The Grass, Bryon Bay Tickets: moshtix.com.au / 1300 GET TIX (438 849) from 9am AEST Friday 27 April
The Shins will be bringing their very lovely selves back to Australia this July as part of Splendour In The Grass, and have just announced headline shows at Festival Hall in Melbourne and the Hordern Pavilion in Sydney.
It’s been a busy start to the year for the Portland based five piece, with the band currently in the midst of an extensive US tour to celebrate the release of Port Of Morrow. The album has been five years in the making, following on from their 2007 LP Wincing The Night Away, and was recorded throughout 2011.
This tour will mark The Shins’ fifth visit to our shores since 2003. Very special guests for both the Melbourne and Sydney shows will be the warm, harmony soaked sounds of Melbourne quartet Husky.
The Shins
w/ special guests Husky
Tickets on sale 11.00am AEST Monday the 30th of April.
Monday 23 July – Festival Hall – Melbourne
Tickets: Ticketmaster 136 100 and www.ticketmaster.com.au or Festival Hall Box Office, 288 Rosslyn St, West Melbourne
Wednesday 25 July – Hordern Pavilion – Sydney
Tickets: Ticketek 132 849 or www.ticketek.com.au
