Tuesday Music News

09/09/2014

Britta Plyler

The past couple days have been very busy for The Strokes frontman Julian Casablancas. Just yesterday he released his newest single "Where No Eagles Fly," and today he's shared the official music video. It won't be remembered for being a high-concept or polished video, but it's still extremely captivating. [CoS]

Portland indie-rockers Wampire are set to release their newest album Bazaar, produced by Mortal Orchestra's Jacob Portrait, on October 7. Bazaar's opening track "The Amazing Heart Attack" is full of energy and some distinctively punk rock influences. Listen below. [Stereogum]

A Paul McCartney tribute album called The Art of McCartney will be released on November 18. Artists like Billy Joel, Bob Dylan, KISS, and many more will contribute covers of some of McCartney's greatest hits. The Cure have shared their rendition of the Beatles' "Hello Goodbye." Check out the band's first recording since 2008, below. [SPIN]

According to YACHT, their new song "Where Does This Disco?" is all about "love and compact discs." That's certainly an interesting subject for a one-of-a-kind band and it makes for a very catchy track. They've also announced their own sunglass line which will be available on their upcoming tour. Be sure to check them out at Neumos on October 3. [Pitchfork]

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