Mister Heavenly is a supergroup consisting of Honus Honus (Man Man), Nick Diamonds (Islands), and Joe Plumber (Modest Mouse). Though not an official member of the band (yet), while on tour supporting Passion Pit, Michael Cera played bass with the band. The group will have an album out via Sub Pop this year.
The latest from Bibio, Mind Bokeh, is due out in the US on March 28th and everywhere else on April 4th.
Press Release from Warp Records:
The anticipated follow up to his celebrated first album for Warp in 2009, Ambivalence Avenue, Mind Bokeh has exceeded all our high expectations with its full on, neon-lit pop whilst not compromising on any of the vintage, textured production that makes up Bibio’s trademark sound. In fact, Mind Bokeh, sounds like the night-time counterpart to Ambivalence Avenue’s more pastoral, sunflecked tones. (continue reading and listen to samples from the new album here)
If there is one thing good I can say about the Grammys, it’s the performances. Year after year, there is at least one good performance worth youtubing after the broadcast (Elton John & Eminem in 2001, Madonna and Gorillaz in 2006, Gnarls Barkley in 2007, Radiohead in 2009…to name a few) and this year is no different.
Arcade Fire will be performing February 13th and hopefully bringing home the three awards they’re nominated for, especially Album of the Year, but it’s the Grammys…so you know the rubbish Katy Perry passes off as music will probably win.
As a little bonus, here’s my favorite performance from the last 10 years:
The new ‘Best Of’ compilation (Ladytron 00 – 10) and new EP are scheduled for release this March. The band is also in the studio working on their fifth album. Stay tuned!