No Graves in the Future for Pretty Girls

Pretty Girls Make Graves are currently in Los Angeles, California getting ready for the big day tomorrow. On Tueday April 11th, the band will be hangin' out on Sunset Blvd. to promote the release of their new album "Elan Vital" at Amoeba Music. Even if you can't make it down to LA to see the band and pickup the album there we should all still have an opportunity to see the event through Derek Fudesco's eyes as he takes some pictures throughout the day. Check out his photo album of big day and other dates on his blog. Have a listen to some of the tracks off the new album from their MySpace site. The "Elan Vital" tour starts up on April 26th at the Wonder Ballroom in Portland, OR. Still no stops have been annouced for Canada during this North America trip... Canadian's will continue to cross their toes. :: more ::

There will be a name change for Jack White's (from the White Stripes) new band The Raconteurs in Australia. Because of legal issues with another band with the same name, The Raconteurs will be known as The Saboteurs in the land down under. :: more :: Mark your calendar with a big circle around January 2007, maybe even preparing to more that circle onto February later. Ever rising star Feist has plans to release her next studio album early next year, hopefully in the January timeframe. Following up her amazing last album "Let It Die" Feist fans have been keeping their ears and eyes wide open for news like this. She is keeping us from total withdrawal by releasing a remix album entitled Open Season in a couple of weeks. :: more ::

Neko Case has been making headlines around North America as she continues her tour in support of her latest album "Fox Confessor Brings the Flood". One thing you can expect from Neko Case is that her songs are not a joke and she isn't a joke artist... take her serious and get to know her as Pitchfork's Ryan Dombal sits down with her to discuss a think or two, including her thoughts on Feist. :: more ::

Elan Vital, the new album by Pretty Girls Make Graves which reaches store shelves tomorrow has much to be praised about. The third album by the Seattle group takes some risks with their instruments, which paid off in many ways, but the end result is that listeners will be hitting the play repeat button more often then not. Don't just take our word for it, get a second opinion and to help you along here are some additional reviews of the album by other sources. :: Jamil Ahmad, musicOMH.com :: Matt Schild, Aversion :: Stephen Thompson, Online Scene :: Fred Mills, Harp Magazine