The Hold Steady album details

On the 14th of July, expect to have a Massive Night.  For on that fateful day The Hold Steady will release their 11-track 4th album, Stay Positive. Track listing and mp3s after the jump:

Sloan: Stream the new album

Coming off an epic opus of sound, the Canadian rockers are releasing a new album this year, Parallel Play.  Go stream it HERE, and then buy it! While you are at it, head over to ticketmaster (if you are in the NYC area) and buy tickets for one of their two shows at the Bowery Ballroom, June 19 and 20.

MP3: Cheap Champagne

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Mark Ronson, Amy Winehouse fall off of Bond song

Trouble has been brewing during recording sessions for the song for the new James Bond movie, Quantum of Solace.  The rift has come between producer Mark Ronson and distractions-plagued Amy Winehouse.  Describing her behavior as erratic, Ronson does not believe this will happen unless Winehouse is able to clean herself up, or so the implication goes.  Let’s hope they work things out, as we know that the ensuing result has potential to be great. Evidence:

Valerie

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