Picture of the day: October 17, 2012

Yesterday (October 16), Muse started their arena tour in support of their latest record The 2nd Law. First stop of the tour was Park&Suits Arena, Montpellier, France. At the bottom of the post is a photo of playlist from this show. What do you think of it? Did they play all the songs you would wanna hear on their concert? Anyway, what do you think of their new album?

To see all their tour dates of this tour, visit their website.

Check out new music video from Placebo

As I previously informed you, my favorite band Placebo released new EP entitled B3 this past Monday (September 15). It is their first new album in more than three years (if I'm counting right...).

All Placebo fans were pretty hyped about this after the band announced it and I think Placebo fulfilled their expectations with this EP. It sounds good, although they used little too much electronic music for me. But like I said, I like it. The only problem I have with this EP is that it is not a LP. However, I hope we'll get full-length album in near future, too.

Today, the band revealed also a new music video for title track "B3". I'd say that it is typical Placebo music video - little weird and little pessimistic but kind of encouraging as well. Check it out below.

Song of the day: Grizzly Bear - "Yet Again"

Grizzly Bear is an American band, which mixes mostly folk and rock music with elements of psychedelic music. This four-piece band from Brooklyn, New York has been on the scene since 2002. Since then, they've released 4 studio album.

The last one entitled Shields was released just recently - on September 18. The album got actually really positive reviews. I also like the album quite a lot.

The band is currently on the tour in support of their latest effort. They just recently finished tour throughout the North America and now they are in the UK. Rest of the Europe and Australia are next. To see all their tour dates, visit their website.

Yesterday, they found some time off and stopped by at BBC studios where they performed for Later... with Jools Holland. They performed "Yet Again", which is obviously track (and also second single) from Shields. Check the performance below.

Picture of the day: October 16, 2012

You probably know that The Third Man Records is an independent record label founded by Jack White in 2001. Its major building is located in Nashville, Tennessee where you can find record store, performance venue (otherwise called The Blue Room) and, of course, headquarters of the label.

This label releases music on all kind of formats, but their main format is vinyl.

All Jack White's projects (The White Stripes, The Dead Weather, The Raconteurs, solo) obviously release their records under this label. However, artists like Black Lips, Karen Elson, The Black Belles, Alabama Shakes, Beck and others have also released their records via The Third Man Records. To see full catalog, visit their website.

This label also organizes various kind of events. Most importantly, they invite artists to perform at their performance venue. This month, they scheduled these artists to perform at their headquarters:

The Shins - October 6
The Kills - October 10
Olivia Wyatt - October 23
Seasick Steve - October 26

Here is a photo from last week's show when The Kills performed at The Blue Room.

Song of the day: Adele - "Skyfall"

Adele has been taking a little rest during this year. In October of last year, she had to undergo vocal cord surgery and although, she appeared in February at Grammy Awards, she has been otherwise quiet the whole year (at least regarding music - in June, she announced that she is expecting her first baby).

However, things quite change when she announced she's been writing theme song for new James Bond movie called Skyfall. The song is also called "Skyfall" and it was released earlier this month (October).

The track was written by Adele and british producer and songwriter Paul Epworth (who has previously worked with artists like Bloc Party, Babyshambles, Kate Nash, Primal Scream, Florence and the Machine or Foster the People).

You can now listen to the song and watch music video for this track, which was made by Nick Chappell below.

The Rolling Stones finally confirmed 50th anniversary concerts

You all probably know that legendary band The Rolling Stones is celebrating their 50th anniversary as a band this year. For this occasion, they released book, documentary, changed their logo and will also release two new songs (one of them called "Doom and Gloom" is already out), which will be featured on new compilation entitled Grrr! (it is out on November 12).

However, many people were waiting for some live shows. They have been previously rumoured, but no official announcements were made. Until yesterday.

They have finally confirmed four 50th anniversary celebration shows. The band will perform on November 25 and 29 at London's O2 Arena and on December 13 and 15 at Newark's Prudential Center.

Mick Jagger said about the chosen places of shows:

"Everybody loves a celebration, and London and New York are two good places to do it in!"

Guitarist Keith Richards added:

"Sorry to keep you all hanging around but the waiting is over. I’ve always said the best place for rock and roll is on the stage and the same is true for the Stones. I’m here with Mick, Charlie and Ronnie and everything is rocking. See you very soon!"

For ticket information, visit band's website.

Also, check out the video of the band officially announcing the tour dates:

Check out new music videos from The xx, Two Door Cinema Club and Billy Talent

There was quite a lot of new music videos released lately. The xx, Two Door Cinema Club and Billy Talent all have new (and also great) videos out.

First video I'm gonna write about is from british minimalistic indie pop band The xx. London trio released their sophomore record entitled Coexist in September of this year. They continue with their typical sound on this record because why change anything what already is good and people love it, right?

Anyway, first single of the album was track called "Angles", which was actually released almost two months ahead of the album release - July 17. Second single of the album called "Chained" was also released before the album came out - on August 7. However, there was no music video for it, until now.

Yesterday (October 15), the band finally released music video for "Chained". It was directed by Young Replicant and it was made with conjunction with The Creators Project. Check out this beautiful video below.

Second video is from Irish indie rock band Two Door Cinema club, which also released their second album this year. Record entitled Beacon was released in late August. First single of it was track called "Sleep Alone". The second one is entitled "Sun"and it will be out on November 19. The music video is already made though. Check this interesting video below.

Last video I'm gonna write about is from Canadian rock band Billy Talent. Their fourth record entitled Dead Silence was released on September 11. After "Viking Death March", we now have a new single called "Surprise Surprise". Check out the music video for it below.

Green Day revealed ;Tré! tracklisting + ;Dos! trailer

Yesterday, Green Day revealed two new things about their upcoming ;Uno! ;Dos! ;Tré! album trilogy. One news is related to second album of the trilogy, ;Dos! (it comes out on November 13), and the second news is about last album - ;Tré! (out on January 15).

The band finally revealed tracklisting of last album of the trilogy yesterday. It will feature these 12 tracks:

"Brutal Love"
"Missing You"
"8th Avenue Serenade"
"Drama Queen"
"X-Kid"
"Sex, Drugs & Violence"
"Little Boy Named Train"
"Amanda"
"Walk Away"
"Dirty Rotten Bastards"
"99 Revolutions"
"The Forgotten"

Yesterday, Green Day also released official trailer for ;Dos!. 51-second long video features snippets of three tracks from the album - "Stop When The Red Lights Flash", "Fuck Time" and previously heard "Stray Heart". Check the trailer below.

What do you think of Green Day's current work? Do you like ;Uno!?

Check out new track from The Black Keys & RZA

Garage rock band The Black Keys teamed up with hip-hop producer Robert Fitzgerald Diggs aka RZA and made a new track. It is called "The Baddest Man Alive" and it will be featured on soundtrack for new movie called The Man With the Iron Fists. It will hit stores on October 23.

The movie is produced by legendary Quentin Tarantino and directed by RZA. Soundtrack for the movie features artists such as Kanye West, Method Man or Mabel John (see the tracklisting at the bottom of the post).

Anyway, stream already mentioned track from The Black Keys and RZA called "The Baddest Man Alive" here (via Fuse). It is quite awesome track. Garage rock with hip hop obviously does work when it's done properly like in this case.

Tracklisting of The Man With the Iron Fists Soundtrack:

01. The Black Keys & RZA – "The Baddest Man Alive" 

02. Ghostface Killah, M.O.P & Pharoahe Monch – "Black Out"
03. Kanye West – "White Dress"
04. The Revelations feat. Tre Williams – "I Forgot To Be Your Lover"
05. Talib Kweli & RES – "Get Your Way (Sex as a Weapon)"
06. Raekwon, Ghostface Killah & Kool G. Rap – "Rivers of Blood"
07. Method Man, Freddie Gibbs & StreetLife – "Built for This"
08. 24 Carat Black – "Poverty’s Paradise"
09. Killa Sin – "The Archer"
10. RZA & Flatbush Zombies – "Just Blowin’ In The Wind"
12. Corrine Bailey Rae – "Chains"
13. Pusha T & Raekwon – "Tick Tock"
14. Frances Yip – "Green is the Mountain"
15. The Wu-Tang Clan – "Six Directions of Boxing"
16. Mabel John – "Your Good Thing Is About To End"

Watch Bloc Party perform at Jimmy Kimmel

Recently reunited Bloc Party appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live show last week.

After (and also before) the release of their fourth comeback album entitled simply Four in August of this year, they've been on the road pretty much all the time. They are constantly touring throughout both Europe and the US. They are currently in the UK though. To check all their tour dates, visit their website.

Like I've already said, last week they also make an appearance at Jimmy Kimmel Live show. They performed two songs from their newest effort - single "Octopus" and iTunes Store bonus track "Black Crown".

Both performances are decent, but I feel like they lack more energy. Also, I don't like sound of Russell's guitar during "Octopus". In compare to the studio version of the song, it's got much smaller balls. Anyway, check both performances below.