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Sinkane Releases New Single “Runnin'” + Remixes Including Caribou

Yesterday we wrote about Sinkane performing at a new Brooklyn music festival curated by The National, and today brings a new single which also includes remixes by Caribou, among others.

Sinkane Appearing in Brooklyn Festival Curated by The National

Bryce and Aaron Dessner of The National have curated a three day festival taking place on BAM in May, and our BFF Sinkane is performing alongside St Vincent, The Walkmen, Beirut and many more. Schedule and full details here.

Performing:

The Walkmen
St. Vincent
Beirut
Sharon Van Etten
The Antlers
Atlas Sound
Ava Luna
Benjamin Lanz
Brooklyn Youth Chorus
Buke and Gase
Callers
Caveman
DJ Set by Pat Mahoney and Nancy Whang (DFA)
Hubble
JACK Quartet
Janka Nabay & the Bubu Gang Jherek Bischoff
Joakim
Missy Mazzoli and Victoire
My Brightest Diamond + yMusic
NOW Ensemble
Oneohtrix Point Never
People Get Ready
Sinkane
Skeletons
Twin Shadow
Tyondai Braxton
The Yehudim
yMusic
Zs

Listen: Belle and Sebastian “Crash” (Primitives cover)

Belle and Sebastian have recorded a cover by the Primitives as part of a new volume of Late Night Tales, coming out March 26. (via Pitchfork)

All Tomorrow’s Parties Curated by Greg Dulli includes Afghan Whigs, Louis CK, Scrawl + more

Tickets go on sale Monday here. This is gonna be amazing.

Chosen by Greg Dulli (The Afghan Whigs):

THE AFGHAN WHIGS
LOUIS C.K.
THE ROOTS
JOSÉ GONZÁLEZ
MARK LANEGAN BAND
DIRTY THREE
THE ANTLERS
THE DIRTBOMBS performing Ultraglide In Black
SCRAWL
SHARON VAN ETTEN
EMERALDS
VETIVER
QUINTRON AND MISS PUSSYCAT
CHARLES BRADLEY AND THE EXTRAORDINAIRES
DJ QUESTLOVE
REIGNING SOUND

+ more to be confirmed

Chosen by ATP:

THE MAKE-UP
(reforming for IBYM)
HOT SNAKES
THE MAGIC BAND
AUTOLUX
THEE OH SEES
FACTORY FLOOR
DEATH GRIPS
I BREAK HORSES

+ more to be confirmed

More press release action after the jump. Continue reading

Fiona Apple on Tour

Welcome back, Fiona. The last time me and Steve saw you was at Beacon Theater when we were sitting in front of Tim Robbins. Sorry bout your luck, Tim!

03-15 Austin, TX – Central Presbyterian Church (Pitchfork SXSW showcase) *
03-19 Chicago, IL – Lincoln Hall
03-21 Washington, DC – 6th & I Historic Synagogue
03-23 Brooklyn, NY – Music Hall of Williamsburg (BrooklynVegan presents)
03-24 Atlantic City, NJ – Borgata Spa & Resort – Music Box
03-26 New York, NY – Bowery Ballroom (BrooklynVegan presents)
03-27 Boston, MA – Royal

Gorillaz, Andre 3000 and James Murphy’s #DoYaThing

You can now download the Converse sponsored “DoYaThing” song featuring the Gorillaz, Andre 3000 and James Murphy. There’s also some Gorillaz-themed sneakers if you like to wear your music on your feet. Pitchfork interview here.

Times New Viking Touring with The Clean (no Ohio date)

The Clean on tour
% = w/ Times New Viking

May 30 Los Angeles, CA The Echo
June 2 Austin, TX Club De Ville Chaos in Tejas Festival
June 4 Allston, MA Brighton Music %
June 5 New York, NY Le Poisson Rouge %
June 6 Philadelphia, PA Johnny Brenda’s %
June 7 Washington, DC Rock & Roll Hotel %
June 8 Chapel Hill, NC Local 506 %

The Midgetmen’s Texas Jumpstart 5 During SXSW Includes Palomar, Henry Clay People

Donewaiting was involved with the first Texas Jumpstart, and I’m happy to see The Midgetmen are still keeping this event going. RSVP on Facebook. This is definitely going to be a fun event.

Justin Timberlake as Bon Iver from Saturday Night Live

Tons of special guests show up at Jay-Z and Beyonce’s house.

AV Club SXSW 2012 Party Includes The War on Drugs, Twilight Sad

Flyer action: