Watch new music video from Neil Young

Immortal Neil Young, who is still rocking big time, released new album in collaboration with band Crazy Horse earlier this year. Record called Americana is a mixture of older American songs, which were re-arranged for this album. The album has got mixed reviews, but I think it's not that bad.

However, Americana won't be the only album released by Neil Young this year. On October 30, he and Crazy Horse will release double album called Psychedelic Pill. As album title suggests, it will sound little different than Americana.

I actually really look forward for this album because tracks are pretty lengthy (the longest is the opener "Driftin' Back" and lasts 27 minutes and 36 seconds!) and based on first track revealed form this album - "Ramada Inn", the album will just sound awesome. I really love psychedelic music, especially psychedelic rock, so I'm stoked for it.

As I mentioned above, "Ramada Inn" is the first track revealed from the album. Pitchfork magazine also recently posted a music video for it on their YouTube channel. The video is as awesome as the music itself. Check it out below.

Psychedelic Pill tracklisting:

Disc: 1
1. "Driftin Back"
2. "Psychedelic Pill"
3. "Ramada Inn"
4. "Born In Ontario"

Disc: 2
1. "Twisted Road"
2. "She's Always Dancing"
3. "For The Love Of Man"
4. "Walk Like A Giant"
5. "Psychedelic Pill (Bonus Track Alternate Mix)"

Song of the day: The Vaccines - "Teenage Icon"

The Vaccines is a band, which basically hasn't stopped for a moment since release of their debut album What Did You Expect From The Vaccines?, which came out in early 2011. Since then, they have toured basically the whole world and even had time to release sophomore record on September 3, 2012. It is entitled The Vaccines Come of Age and once again, it is good.

New album has got everything you loved about the old album plus more. You can definitely hear more mature sound on this record. Of course, they didn't change their sound completely and therefore if you are one of those people who don't like their first record, you won't probably like Come of Age either.

Anyway, it is incredible what these guys have already achieved during their three-year career. They are set to go on tour later this month, which will end with their biggest headline show to date on May 2 in London's O2 arena. See all the tour dates here.

The Vaccines also stopped by and played at Later...with Jools Holland last night. Check a performance of "Teenage Icon" from this show below.

Picture of the day: October 9, 2012

British band The Wombats posted this photo on their Facebook page couple of days ago. It captures the band during Pure Volume sessions.

Watch Ben Howard perform at Jimmy Kimmel

British folk singer Ben Howard made a live appearance at Jimmy Kimmel Live show last night (October 8). He performed two songs from his only album Every Kingdom (check out my mini review of it here) - "The Wolves" and "Only Love".

Of course, both performances are amazing. His guitar skills are really good and that's main aspect of his music. Also, I like his voice even though I heard opinions claiming that he can't really sing. But I don't think it is true.

Watch new music video from The Vaccines

British The Vaccines are releasing third single entitled "I Always Knew" from their recent Come of Age album on November 11. For this occasion, yesterday they released music video for this track. It features singer Justin Young and some random girl on roller coaster having some fun together. Check it out at the bottom of the post.

The band will also go on extensive tour throughout Europe, South America, Australia and USA starting on October 14 in Corona Capital, Mexico. Big tour will end on May 2 in London's O2 Arena. It will be their biggest headline show to date. To see all their tour dates, visit their website.

Song of the day: Tomahawk - "Stone Letter"

Mike Patton was pretty busy touring with his main band Faith No More during late June and early July of this year. They scheduled 9 shows throughout the Europe. Although one of the shows they were supposed to play at Rock for People festival, Czech republic, didn't happen because of a storm.

Anyway, many fans, including me, actually hoped we could get some new music from this legendary band. Their last album to date entitled Album of the Year came out in 1997. That means, they haven't put out any new music in long 15 years. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem it will happen any time soon.

Mike Patton's side band Tomahawk, which he formed with ex-The Jesus Lizard guitar player Duane Denison, released new track and is about to release a new album in early 2013.

First new album in six years is called Oddfellows and will be out on January 29 via Ipecac Recordings. First track revealed form this album is called "Stone Letter" and you can listen to it here (via Spin).

The band also announced several tour dates throughout North America, Australia and South America including Australia’s Soundwave and both Latin American installments of Lollapalooza. Check them out below.

October 27 - Nashville, TN @ Exit Inn
October 28 - New Orleans, LA @ Voodoo Fest
October 29, - Memphis, TN @ New Daisy Theater
October 31 - Dallas, TX @ Granada Theatre
November 1 - Houston, TX @ Fitzgerald's
November 2 - Austin, TX @ Fun Fun Fun Fest

02/23 – Brisbane, AU @ Soundwave Festival
02/24 – Sydney, AU @ Soundwave Festival
03/01 – Melbourne, AU @ Soundwave Festival
03/02 – Adelaide, AU @ Soundwave Festival
03/04 – Perth, AU @ Soundwave Festival
03/29 – Sao Paulo, BR @ Lollapalooza Brazil
04/06 – Santiago, CL @ Lollapalooza Chile

Check out Bloc Party's new music video

British indie rock band Bloc Party, which recently reunited and consequently released their fourth comeback studio album simply entitled Four in August of 2012, has a new music video.

It is made for new second single of the record called "Kettling". It will officially be released next month (November 12).

It is one of the heavier tracks on the record and it is really good as the whole album actually. Although many people say they came back to their original sound, which isn't necessarily a good thing, I really dig guitar-driven sound more than their more electronic efforts (e.g. third album Intimacy).

Anyway, there are always two sides. One represents the people that say the band stopped their evolution and used nothing new on this record. Other side of the coin represents the people, which appreciate their "back-to-the-roots" sound. I belong to the second group. What do you think of the record?

Anyway, check out the new music video below. It was directed by James Lees who previously worked with Two Door Cinema Club, Blood Red Shoes or Shakira.

Picture of the day: October 8, 2012

Last month, I informed you that Deftones will release their new album entitled Koi No Yokan on November 13. First track revealed from this record is song called "Leathers" and you can check it out below:

Now they revealed second song from the album. It is six-minute long song called "Tempest" and it sounds really awesome - even better than "Leathers". To listen to the song, visi Deftones website.

Yesterday, the band also finally revealed cover of the album. It looks like this:

Watch Muse perform at SNL

Muse finally officially released their very anticipated new album entitled The 2nd Law last week (on October 2 in US and on September 28 in most of the world). However, it hasn't got too good reviews. Many people actually think that they copied too much of their sound on this record. In fact, I even think it is true, but I don't think it is that bad. I feel that they added their typical elements to this album, which made all the tracks great. I really enjoy listening to it even though it is not as original as it could be.

The band is obviously promoting their latest effort. Later this month, they will start their tour throughout the Europe. The european part of the tour will kick off on October 16 in Montpellier, France and will end on December 6 in Stockholm, Sweden. Today, they also announced North American tour dates, which will start on January 26 in San Diego, CA. It will be over on April 26 in Quebec, Canada. To see all their tour dates, visit their website. But if you plan to attend any of these shows, be quick because tickets actually sale out pretty quick.

Past weekend, they also appeared on Saturday Night Live show, which was hosted by Daniel Craig. They performed two tracks from The 2nd Law - "Madness" and "Panic Station". Check out both performances below.

Song of the day: Dan Andriano - "Of Peace, Quiet and Monsters"

Bassist and also an occasional singer of a band called Alkaline Trio (they are actually working on new album), Dan Andriano, has also a side project. He released one LP under his one-man project called Dan Andriano in the Emergency Room entitled Hurricane Season in August of 2011.

The album features 10 tracks all written by Dan himself. The album also got pretty good reception (it got rating of 4.5/5 by PunkNews and 4/5 by Alternative Press).

Andriano also recently performed for Fender in their YouTube series called Fender Vision. You can watch him playing a track from his solo album called "Of Peace, Quiet and Monsters":