The War on Drugs Announce New Album, Stream "Holding On"

Philadelphia indie outfit The War On Drugs have announced the release of their new album titled 'A Deeper Understanding'.

The follow-up to 2014’s Lost in the Dream, features 10 new tracks and will be out on August 25 via on Atlantic Records. Pre-order your copy here.

Engineered by Shawn Everett (Alabama Shakes, Weezer), A Deeper Understanding is “a ‘band record’ in the noblest sense, featuring collaboration, coordination, and confidence at every turn,” according to a press release. In addition to mastermind Adam Granduciel, contributors included bassist Dave Hartley, keyboardist Robbie Bennett, drummer Charlie Hall, in addition to multi-instrumentalists Anthony LaMarca and Jon Natchez.

The band have also shared their new single "Holding On". Check out the album's tracklist and the single below.

A Deeper Understanding Tracklist:
01. Up All Night
02. Pain
03. Holding On
04. Strangest Thing
05. Knocked Down
06. Nothing To Find
07. Thinking of a Place
08. In Chains
09. Clean Living
10. You Don’t Have To Go

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Watch: The War On Drugs Share New Video For "Red Eyes"

Philadelphia indie outfit The War On Drugs have shared the video for their latest single "Red Eyes".

The song is part of our current playlist and is the first single from their upcoming  third full length 'Lost in the Dream', which will be out on March 18 via Secretly Canadian. Pre-order your copy now here.

The video was directed by Anthony Zagarella. Take a look below.

Website: www.thewarondrugs.net

The War On Drugs Announce New Album 'Lost in the Dream', Stream “Red Eyes”

Philadelphia indie outfit The War On Drugs have announced they will return next year with a new LP titled 'Lost in the Dream'.

The follow up to 2011's Slave Ambient features 10 tracks and will be out on March 18 via Secretly Canadian. Pre-order your copy now here.

Tracklist:

01. Under The Pressure

02. Red Eyes

03. Suffering

04. An Ocean In Between The Waves

05. Disappearing

06. Eyes To the Wind

07. The Haunting Idle

08. Burning

09. Lost In The Dream

10. In Reverse

The band are also streaming “Red Eyes”, the first jam of the upcoming album. The song has been added to our current playlist and is available now through iTunes. Have a listen below.

Website: www.thewarondrugs.net

Moving Units To Release New Album 'Neurotic Exotic' Next Month

Los Angeles-based indie dance band Moving Units will release their third studio album 'Neurotic Exotic' on September 10 via Metropolis Records. 

The follow up to 2007's Hexes for Exes, marks founder Blake Miller's return after exploring the world as a DJ and collaborating with a myriad of artists. You can pre-order your copy here. 

Tracklisting:

01. Attack Everything

02. Bridges To Nowhere

03. Bright Nights

04. Girl Like U

05. Everybody Loves A Star

06. Modulator

07. Kate Moss in '97

08. I Wanna Go Dancing

09. The World is Ours

10. Dark Side of the Room

To preview the album, you can stream the track "Bright Nights" down below. According to Miller, "this tune is about feeling the excitement of being in a band that is breaking and sharing the adventure with friends and doomed lovers. I channeled memories of zig-zagging like a lightning bolt between seedy bars and after-parties in Manhattan and Brooklyn only weeks after the 9/11 attack. There was a sense of urgency in the air spiked with mixed feelings of dread and euphoria. We found comfort in the darkness of night but the energy we shared was intense and inspiring. Ultimately, our hangover angst was soothed by the sunrise that illuminated our gloriously inebriated journey back home."

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The Suburbs Release 'Si Sauvage' First New Album in 27 Years

Minneapolis-based New Wave rockers The Suburbs, (especially known for their 1983 hit "Love Is the Law") have just released 'Si Sauvage', their first new album in 27 years and the follow up to their 1986's The Suburbs.

Si Sauvage features founding members Poling, Hugo Klaers, and Blaine John "Beej" Chaney, plus new bandmates Steve Brantseg and Steve Price and special guest vocalists like Janey Winterbauer and Aby Wolf. It was mixed and is in the process of being mastered by Chuck Zwicky (who also worked on the latest Soul Asylum record), and the band plans to put it out on both CD and vinyl.

The 10-track album is available in digital MP3 format to download with a PDF of the CD Booklet including lyrics and credits. Also available as a physical CD, in hot pink vinyl and as individual MP3 tracks for download. 

Tracklist:

01. Born Under a Good Sign
02. Turn the Radio On
03. Dumb Ass Kids
04. Where It Is!
05. What's It Like out There?
06. Reset the Party
07. You've Got to Love Her
08. I Liked It Better When You Loved Me
09. Si Sauvage
10. This Monkey

You can buy your copy here.

Watch: Two Door Cinema Club Unveil New Video For "Changing Of The Seasons"

Irish indie band Two Door Cinema Club have unveiled the video for their new single "Changing Of The Seasons", taken from their upcoming EP of the sane name, which will be released on September 30 via Parlophone. 

The song is part of our current playlist www.koolrockradio.com, and was produced by French electronic artist Madeon

The black and white video was directed by  features a fake press conference and a cameo from Ewen MacIntosh, who played Keith in the UK version of The Office. Watch it below.

Website: twodoorcinemaclub.com

Watch: Sundara Karma Share Music Video For "Fleshbloom"

Reading, England based indie band Sundara Karma have shared the video for their new single "Fleshbloom".

The song is part of our current playlist www.koolrockradio.com and features wavy guitars & whimsical vocals (courtesy of Oscar Lulu). "Freshbloom", as the kids (they are all under 18) themselves describe it, is "more refreshing than sunshine". 

The video was directed by Daniel Rands. Watch it below.

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Two Door Cinema Club Reveal New EP 'Changing of the Seasons' Details

A week ago, Two Door Cinema Club announced they will release a new EP, now they have revealed more details and as a follow-up announcement the band have also revealed a 02 Arena show. 

Titled  'Changing Of The Seasons' will feature three brand new tracks and will be released on September 30 via Parlophone. The EP's title-track has been produced by cult electronic artist Madeon.

The band have also announced plans for a headline show at The O2 later this year, they will play the 20,000 capacity venue in London on December 13 in support of their upcoming EP.

I want to know how many gigs we have done to get here," guitarist Sam Halliday said of their O2 date. "We have been quite lucky to build our following in the right way - the pub shows, then the theatre shows, then the warehouse shows. 

"It feels like a huge achievement. It is the thing we have been working very hard towards for a long time, but at the same time we feel confident and ready that we are experienced enough and have got enough fans and enough songs and enough records behind us to headline The O2. It will be the biggest moment of our career so far!"

Two Door Cinema Club Announce New EP, Share Snippet Of New Song

Irish indie band Two Door Cinema Club have just announced via their website that a new EP is coming, the follow up to last year's album Beacon.

They have also revealed a video clip with a brief snippet of the EP first single. 

That's all we know so far, but we'll keep you updated as we get more information.

Watch TDCC 31-second snippet below, it was directed by Ines Marzat & Panteros.

Single of the Week May 27/13 - Climbing Boys "Bone House"

Our new Single of the Week is "Bone House", another great track taken from Climbing Boys recently released debut EP 'Take The Floor'. 

Formed in late 2012, this London post-punk foursome are our featured band this month, take a look HERE. 

Bone House is one hundred percent post-punk, it begins with distinct riffs of bass and guitar that nods to influences from Joy Division (Transmission), blended with a strong driving beat and the distinctive voice of lead singer, Tom Salo.  It's excellent!

About the song, our friend Tom Salo told us:

"The original draft of the lyrics for 'Bone House' has actually been around since my teenage years and was lyrically intended to be a teenagers retort to the song 'Teenage Wildlife' by David Bowie. It deals with themes such as juvenile excess and disillusionment. Everybody has their ups and downs and I guess I wrote this one when I felt my chips were down."

Stream 'Bone House' below:



Get your copy of Climbing Boys debut EP 'Take The Floor' now on iTunes.

Watch: Casablanca Unveil "Hurricane Season" Music Video

London indie-pop band Casablanca have unveiled the video for their new track "Hurricane Season". The song is part of our current playlist www.koolrockradio.com.

The video was directed by Orestes Mitas. Watch it below.

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Single of the Week May 6/13 - Climbing Boys "Symbolical Head"

This week's Single of the Week on www.koolrockradio.com is "Symbolical Head" by post-punk band Climbing Boys, taken from their debut EP 'Take The Floor'. 

This London foursome are relatively new, they formed in late 2012 and have just released their 5-track debut EP, plus they are our featured band this month, take a look HERE. 

About the song, lead singer Tom Salo told us:

"Symbolical head is about a person suffering from a sad case of paranoia, desperately trying to face his innermost demons, applying the pseudo-science of phrenology where all else have failed."

Stream Symbolical Head below.

You can purchase your copy of Climbing Boys debut EP 'Take The Floor' now on iTunes.

Watch: Kid Astray Reveal "The Mess" Music Video

Oslo indie-pop band Kid Astray have revealed the video for their kool debut single "The Mess". The song is part of our current playlist www.koolrockradio.com.

The video was directed by Hamid Waheed. Watch it below.

Get the track on iTunes