Vivian Girls On Tour

Vivian Girls will kick off an extremely short tour tonight in Miami before heading to Mexico for a few dates. After about six weeks rest, they’ll hit the road again in February for a nationwide jaunt. Listen to their new cover of The Chantels’ “He’s Gone” at their MySpace page.

12/03 – Miami, FL @ The Ice Palace
12/04 – Monterrey, Mexico @ Jaguar House
12/05 – Mexico City, Mexico @ El Imperial
12/11 – Haverford, PA @ Haverford College
12/12 – Brooklyn, NY @ Death By Audio
02/04 – San Diego, CA @ Casbah
02/05 – Costa Mesa, CA @ Detroit Bar
02/06 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Smell
02/08 – Santa Cruz, CA @ Crepe Place
02/09 – San Francisco, CA @ Bottom of the Hill
02/11 – Portland, OR @ Holocene
02/12 – Vancouver, BC @ Biltmore
02/13 – Seattle, WA @ Hi-Dive

Lymbyc System on Tour

This January, Lymbyc System will embark upon a short tour in support of their latest album, Shutter Release (Mush). Brothers Jared and Michael Bell will be joined by a few guests, including Helios and The One AM Radio along the way. Dates below, and listen to a new song, “Bedroom Anthem,” here.

01/07 – Seattle, WA @ High Dive
01/09 – San Francisco, CA @ Cafe Du Nord
01/10 – Los Angeles, CA @ Bootleg Theater
01/11 – San Diego, CA @ Che Cafe
01/12 – Tucson, AZ @ Plush
01/13 – Scottsdale, AZ @ Chyro Arts
01/15 – Austin, TX @ Emo’s

Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Band on Tour

Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Band hit the road next month, and offer up a new EP, which you can read about here.

12/02 – San Francisco, CA @ Rickshaw Shop
12/03 – Los Angeles, CA @ Spaceland
12/04 – Santa Barbara, CA @ Muddy Waters
12/05 – Santa Cruz, CA @ The Crepe Place
12/06 – Sacramento, CA @ Luigi’s Fun Garden
12/08 – Portland, OR @ Doug Fir Lounge
12/09 – Olympia, WA @ Northern
12/18 – Seattle, WA @ Holiday Extravaganza @ The Crocodile

Willowz on Tour

The Willowz will embark upon a short tour this December in support of their forthcoming album, Everyone, due out on Dim Mak on 12/15. Check the dates below. But first, watch the a lil’ something about the making of the album.

12/11 – Columbus, OH @ Bourbon St.
12/12 – Indianapolis, IN @ Radio Radio
12/13 – Chicago, IL @ Empty Bottle
12/14 – Cambridge, MA @ The Middle East
12/15 – Toronto, ON @ Lee’s Palace
12/17 – Philadelphia, PA @ M Room
12/19 – Providence, RI @ Jerky’s Live Music Hall
12/20 – New York, NY @ Mercury Lounge

Cage on Tour

Cage will embark upon a nationwide tour next week in support of his latest album, Depart From Me. A bunch of the dates will find him supporting ska-punk OG’s Less Than Jake… which seems sadly appropriate. Dates below.

First, some older, better shit.

11/23 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Diesel
11/24 – Chicago, IL @ Reggie’s Rock Club
11/25 – Iowa City, IA @ The Picador
11/27 – Boulder, CO @ Fox Theatre
11/28 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge
11/29 – Missoula, MT @ Badlander
11/30 – Seattle, WA @ The Showbox
12/01 – Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom
12/02 – Chico, CA @ Senator Theatre
12/03 – San Francisco, CA @ Regency Theatre
12/04 – Hollywood, CA @ House of Blues
12/05 – Pomona, CA @ Glass House
12/06 – San Diego, CA @ House of Blues
12/07 – Tempe, AZ @ The Marquee
12/09 – Dallas, TX @ Granada Theatre
12/10 – New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues
12/11 – Lake Buena Vista, FL @ House of Blues
12/12 – Fort Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution
12/13 – Tampa, FL @ The Ritz Theatre
12/14 – Atlanta, GA @ 529
12/15 – Chapel Hill, NC @ Local 506
12/16 – Washington, DC @ DC 9 Nightclub
12/18 – New York, NY @ B.B. King Blues Club

Sic Alps Tour with Magik Markers and Sonic Youth

Sic Alps are gonna get some help (or will provide some help, depending on your perspective) on their upcoming tour by Magik Markers and Sonic Youth. Sweet. Dates below.

With Magik Markers:
12/09 – San Jose, CA @ The Blank Club
12/10 – Santa Cruz, CA @ The Crepe Place
12/11 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Smell
12/12 – Oakland, CA @ The Continental Club
12/13 – San Francisco, CA @ The Hemlock
12/15 – Sacramento, CA @ The Hub
12/16 – Portland, OR @ Eagles Lounge
12/17 – Seattle, WA @ Chop Suey
12/18 – Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theatre
12/19 – Olympia, WA @ Northern
12/20 – Arcata, CA @ The Arcata Theater

With Sonic Youth:
01/04 – Tucson, AZ @ The Rialto Theatre
01/05 – Phoenix, AZ @ The Marquee Theatre
01/07 – San Diego, CA @ The House of Blues
01/08 – Pomona, CA @ The Fox Theatre
01/09 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern
01/10 – San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore

Four Tet On Tour

Four Tet will release his new album in February, There is Love In You, on Domino. He’ll hit the road in support. Dates below:

02/17 – New York, NY @ Le Poisson Rouge
02/18 Cambridge, MA @ Middle East Downstairs
02/19 Chicago, IL @ Empty Bottle
02/20 Austin, TX @ The Mohawk
02/23 Seattle, WA @ Chop Suey
02/24 Vancouver, BC @ Biltmore Cabaret
02/25 Portland, OR @ Doug Fir
02/26 San Francisco, CA @ The Independent
02/27 Los Angeles, CA @ Echoplex

Wild Beasts On Tour

Wild Beasts on tour! Want a taste?

02/10 – Los Angeles, CA @ Troubadour
02/11 – San Francisco, CA @ Independent
02/13 – Portland, OR @ Doug Fir Lounge
02/14 – Seattle, WA @ Chop Suey
02/17 – Minneapolis, MN @ 7th Street Entry
02/18 – Chicago, IL @ Schubas
02/19 – Chicago, IL @ Schubas
02/20 – Detroit, MI @ Pike Room
02/22 – Toronto, ON @ Horseshoe Tavern
02/24 – Boston, MA @ Great Scott
02/25 – Philadelphia, PA @ Kung Fu Necktie
02/26 – New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom
02/27 – Washington, DC @ Black Cat

Akron/Family on Tour

Akron/Family will be touring the South, with one final stop way up north in Brooklyn, this winter. All dates will feature Warpaint supporting.

2/17 – Greensboro, NC @ Artiska Cafe
2/18 – Athens, GA @ 40 Watt Club
2/19 – Orlando, FL @ Back Booth
2/20 – Tallahassee, FL @ Club Downunder
2/21 – New Orleans, LA @ One Eyed Jacks
2/23 – Houston, TX @ Walter’s on Washington
2/24 – Austin, TX @ The Parish
2/25 – Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater
2/26 – Memphis, TN @ Hi-Tone
2/27 – Nashville, TN @ Exit/In
2/28 – Knoxville, TN @ Pilot Light
3/03 – Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg

Hot Chip on Tour

Hot Chip will embark upon a short North American tour this spring in support of their new album, One Life Stand, due out in February. Tickets go on sale 11/23 for the following dates:

04/16 – Oakland, CA @ Fox Theater
04/19 – Chicago, IL @ Riviera Theatre
04/20 – Toronto, ON @ Koolhaus
04/22 – New York, NY @ Terminal 5
04/24 – Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club