Cults announced 2012 tour dates

Cults have released their self-titled debut album this year, which people liked. They had really successful year also because of their hit "Go Outside". They have already started making plans for 2012. They are set to go on tour, which will start on New Year's Eve in W. Hollywood, California and will end on April 29 in Northampton, Massachusetts.

Cults 2012 tour dates:

December

31 – W. Hollywood, Calif. @ The Standard West (with Jenny and Johnny)

January

13 – Philadelphia, Pa. @ Union Transfer
14 – Washington, D.C. @ The Black Cat
19 – New York, N.Y. @ Webster Hall
28 – Brisbane, Australia @ Laneway Festival
30 – Auckland, Australia @ Laneway Festival

February

4 – Melbourne, Australia @ Laneway Festival
5 – Sydney, Australia @ Laneway Festival
10 – Adelaide, Australia @ Laneway Festival
11 – Perth, Australia @ Laneway Festival
12 – Singapore @ Laneway Festival
15 – Tokyo, Japan @ Unit

March

2 – Hoboken, N.J. @ Maxwell’s
3 – Baltimore, Md. @ Ottobar
4 – Carrboro, N.C. @ Cat’s Cradle
6 – Atlanta, Ga. @ The Earl
7 – Birmingham, Ala. @ Bottletree
9 – Orlando, Fla. @ The Plaza
10 – Baton Rouge, La. @ Spanish Moon
11 – Houston, Texas @ Fitzgerald’s (with Of Montreal)
17 – El Paso, Texas @ Lowbrow Palace
18 – Tucson, Ariz. @ Club Congress
21 – Solana Beach, Calif. @ Belly Up
23 – Pomona, Calif. @ The Glass House
24 – Santa Barbara, Calif. @ Velvet Jones

April

3 – Santa Ana, Calif. @ Constellation Room
4 – San Francisco, Calif. @ Great American Music Hall
5 – San Francisco, Calif. @ Slim’s
6 – Portland, Ore. @ Wonder Ballroom
7 – Seattle, Wash. @ Neptune
9 – Vancouver, B.C. @ Venue
11 – Salt Lake City, Utah @ Urban Lounge
12 – Denver, Colo. @ Bluebird Theater
13 – Boulder, Colo. @ Fox Theater
14 – Lawrence, Kan. @ Granada Theater
16 – Minneapolis, Minn. @ First Avenue
17 – Madison, Wis. @ Majestic Theater
18 – Milwaukee, Wis. @ Turner Hall
20 – Chicago, Ill. @ Metro
21 – Bloomington, Ind. @ Rhinos
22 – Ferndale, Mich. @ The Magic Bag
23 – Buffalo, N.Y. @ Mohawk Place
25 – Toronto, Ontario @ Phoenix Concert Theatre
26 – Montreal, Quebec @ Corona Theatre
27 – Burlington, Vt. @ Higher Ground
29 – Northampton, Mass. @ Pearl Street

The Subways announced 2012 tour dates

The Subways recently finished their tour in support of their latest record Money and Celebrity. Now they revealed their first tour dates for 2012. Royal Republic and Turbowolf will be Subways' support bands for this tour.

The tour will start in Belfast on April 27. It will end on May 10 in Manchester. Check all the dates below:

April:
27 - BELFAST The Limelight
28 - DUBLIN Academy 2
29 - CARDIFF University
May:
01 - BOURNEMOUTH Old Fire Station
02 - MIDDLESBOROUGH Empire
03 - COVENTRY Kasbah
05 - LEEDS Live At Leeds
06 - EDINBURGH Liquid Rooms
08 - MANCHESTER HMV Manchester Ritz
10 - MANCHESTER O2 Shepherds Bush Empire

Song of the day: Ben Howard - "Old Pine"

First song of Ben Howard's debut record Every Kingdom called "Old Pine". Awesome album. I think we will hear about this guy more in the future.

Best Albums of 2011: Metallica/Lou Reed - Lulu

Yes, I consider this album to be one of the best ones that came out this year. I know that many people hate it and, in fact, I am not surprised, because many Metallica fans feel betrayed. However, this isn't regular Metallica record. This is something different, something weird, shocking and maybe little odd, but I like it.

Anyway, I reviewed this record. Check out my review to see what I think of Lulu.

Best Albums of 2011: Beatsteaks - Boombox

This German band isn't really famous outside of Europe even though they formed in 1995. It is shame though because these punk rockers know how to make good energic music. Their seventh album Boombox isn't exception. In compare to their previous records, this one is little slower, but it still kicks some serious ass.

What I like about this record is its overall sound. Especially third song - "Cheap Comments". It is catchy and raw at the same time and what I like the most about it is Arnim's singing. In fact, his charisma is present in every song on this record and it is probably one of main factors of their music.

I think that this band is underrated and I don't know why. They play music like million other bands, but you can hear right away it's Beatsteaks. You can't make a mistake because they have unique, great style. If you haven't heard them, it is worth checking them out.