Fleet Foxes Announce the Release of Second Album, Helplessness Blues, Out May 3rd, 2011

Full details and pre-order link after the jump...

Pearl Jam - Vs. Re-issue Box Set Details Surface

According to Amazon, the upcoming reissue of Pearl Jam’s multiplatinum 1993 sophomore album Vs.,remastered by Adam Ayan, will include the bonus tracks Hold On (previously featured on the rarities/B-sides compilation Lost Dogs), an unreleased jam called Cready Stomp (which has been speculated to be a Mike McCready instrumental track) and the excellent Crazy Mary, which was originally featured on Sweet Relief: A Benefit For Victoria Williams.
 
Full details after the jump...

Bright Eyes - The People's Key Limited Edition Deluxe Vinyl - Full LP Stream!

Shipping on February 15th, pre-order the limited 180 gram vinyl edition at Saddle Creek. The first 10,000 copies of the LP will come in limited-edition packaging, which consists of a 6-panel tri-fold die-cut jacket printed on iridescent foil and a full color LP inner sleeve. You can stream the LP in it's entirety and get an insider's view of the artwork in the very cool “making of” video after the jump.

Pre-order the deluxe LP, or either of the two deluxe vinyl bundles, at the Saddle Creek webstore.

Josh Ritter - The Animal Years on Vinyl *UPDATE*

Okay, so I found out recently that the Amazon.com pre-order for this LP was a bunch of bullshit. It turns out that Amazon essentially posts pre-order links for ANYTHING pending release... even though that release may not become available to them (they hope to obtain copies and take pre-orders assuming they'll succeed).

Well, such is the case with the Animal Years vinyl release. I found out that this release is available ONLY to independent record shops. So, cancel your Amazon order and call your local shop to see if they still have this in stock. If not, check with any indie shop across the country, I'm sure they'd be happy to sell it to you, adding the cost of shipping, of course. FYI, I paid $16.50 here in Atlanta.

Josh Ritter - Girl in the War

R.I.P. Mick Karn, Bassist for Japan

Karn succumbs to cancer at age 52. Born Andonis Michaelides in Nicosia, Cyprus, Karn played with Japan from their formation in 1974 until their split in 1982, and again in 1991 during a brief reunion under the new name Rain Tree Crow. He also worked with Gary Numan, Kate Bush and Bauhaus founder member Peter Murphy, with whom he formed Dali's Car in 1984.

Duran Duran bassist John Taylor today paid tribute to Karn on Duranduran.com, calling him "one of the great visual and sound stylists of the late '70s/early '80s".

Here's a vinyl rip from Japan's 1978 debut LP, Adolescent Sex.

In Memory of Phil Lynott

January 4th marked the 25^th anniversary of Phil Lynott’s death. The legendary musician rose to fame as the frontman and bassist for hard rockers Thin Lizzy. He was an amazing song writer and bass player, he had a unique voice that let you know he meant business - truly one of a kind.

“25 years on and I still miss the guy. Hell, we all miss him,” guitarist Scott Gorham wrote. “It’s a major reason why we go out and play the songs. But standing next to him for 11 years through all the ups as well as the down periods always brings back memories, especially at this time of year.

Go out and get all their albums... now! They've recently been re-issued on 180g audiophile vinyl, you can find them at MusicDirect.

Here's a vinyl rip...

Flaming Lips to Release a Song a Month - Possibly on VINYL!

According to an exclusive interview with Rolling Stone, Wayne Coyne explains how he wants to do things differently now. No longer does he want to spend two monotonous years in a studio to release a boring twelve song package. Starting at the end of January, he'd rather hit you with a song a month and document the recording process while he's at it.

Here's the exciting part; he's hinted at doing it on vinyl! Get details and check out a vinyl rip after the jump...

Jason Schwartzman Shares What He Found Shopping at Amoeba.

Josh Ritter - The Animal Years FINALLY ON VINYL!

Amazing news! For the first time ever, Josh Ritter's The Animal Years will be released on vinyl. Not sure if this will be an audiophile pressing or not but, either way, scoop one up before they're gone! Pre-order at amazon here.

Josh Ritter - Girl in the War

Third Man Records - The Craziness Continues...

Am I the only one getting tired of Jack White's gratuitous pursuit of never ending limited releases? How does one keep up? I'm still trying to get over his "direct to eBay" bullshit. I mean, the whole payoff for keeping one's ear to the ground is to score a limited release on the cheap before it's gone - just because ticket scalpers are getting hundreds of dollars for choice seats doesn't justify charging hundreds of dollars face. And all that charity talk was just a feeble attempt at damage control.... imho. Jack, you should take a cue from Pearl Jam who know how to do their vinyl right. 

Happy New Year - 15% off Storewide Sale at InSound

15% off Storewide Sale
For One Week Only!

The holidays have passed. New Year's celebrations have died down. And if you're out here on the East Coast like us, the snow seems to have finally melted into a manageable mess. So we figured that you might need some relief to ease you into 2011. That’s why we've decided to knock 15% off everything in the store for the next week!

Need some ideas to take advantage of this sale with? Check out our favorites below or just start browsing HERE.

Use the coupon code: newyear2011 to take 15% off your entire order (good until January 11th). Happy Not-Holidays!

Stereo Stack - Brings Back Some Memories!

Check this nostalgic site out when you get the chance... here.

The Vinyl District Is Expanding!

If you're not familiar, here's a great site dedicated to vinyl. They've recently been working round-the-clock to expand their focus beyond their local DC/Virginia/Maryland area and have now have built a network of dedicated web pages for Vinyl Districts in NY, LA, Memphis, and several other locales including the U.K.! Check them out here to familiarize yourself.