Ol' Dirty Bastard (ODB to the masses) is getting paid in the grave.  The late rapper's last album recorded will be released this year according to sources.

The album, entitled A Son Unique, has been completed for some time now but was delayed for unreported reasons.

Cameo appearances from Missy Elliott, Pharrell, and Macy Gray are reported as well as his fellow Wu-Tang members which include Ghostface Killah, RZA and Method Man.

The album is scheduled to drop November 17th.

Track List:

01 Lift Ya Skirt - Missy Elliott, Ol' Dirty Bastard
02 Pop Shots - Lil' Fame, Ol' Dirty Bastard
03 Operator - Clipse, ODB, Pharrell, Pharrell Williams
04 Back in the Air - Ghostface Killah, Ol' Dirty Bastard
05 Work for Me - Ol' Dirty Bastard, Young Chris
06 Odb Dont Go Breaking My Heart - Missy Elliott, ODB
07 Stomp - Ol' Dirty Bastard, RZA
08 How Ya Feelin - Ol' Dirty Bastard
09 Intoxicated - Macy Gray, Method Man, ODB, Raekwon
10 Dirty & Grimey - N.O.R.E., Ol' Dirty Bastard
11 Danger Zone - Joe Budden, Ol' Dirty Bastard
12 Skrilla - Ol' Dirty Bastard, RZA
13 Dont Hurt Me Dirty - Ol' Dirty Bastard

Sufjan Stevens understudies and Michigan born Anathallo are taking their grand melodies on the road! Once the band hits the East Coast in November, they will be joining up with Page France and follow her throughout the remaining tour.

The band also announced they will be distributing limited run tour posters designed by Sasha Barr to the first twenty people thru the door every night.

10-29 Varsity - Minneapolis, MN
10-31 Maintenance Shop - Ames, IA
11-01 Jackpot - Lawrence, KS
11-01 Jackpot - Lawrence, KS
11-02 Sokol Underground -  Omaha, NE
11-03 Hi-Dive - Denver, CO
11-04 Kilby Court - Salt Lake City, UT
11-06 Bourbon St. - Boise, ID
11-07 Chop Suey - Seattle, WA
11-08 Berbatis - Portland, OR
11-09 Bottom of the Hill - San Fransisco , CA
11-10 Chain Reaction - Anaheim, CA
11-11 Spaceland - Los Angeles , CA
11-12 Alex's Bar - Long Beach, CA
11-14 House of Blues - San Deigo, CA
11-15 Clubhouse - Phoenix, AZ
11-17 Stubbs - Austin, TX
11-18 Ridglea Lounge - Fort Worth, TX
11-19 Walters - Houston, TX
11-21 WC Dons - Jackson, MS
11-22 Vinyl - Atlanta, GA
11-24 Social - Orlando, FL
11-25 Fuel - Jacksonvile, FL
11-26 The End - Nashville, TN
11-28 Cat's Cradle - Carrboro, NC *
11-29 Star Hill Music Hall - Charlottesville, VA *
11-30 Ottobar - Baltimore, MD *
12-01 Mercury Lounge - New York, NY *
12-02 Maxwells - Hoboken, NJ *
12-03 Northstar - Philadelphia, PA *
12-04 Middle East - Boston, MA *
12-05 Webster Underground - Hartford, CT *
12-06 Lawrenceville Moose Lodge - Pittsburgh, PA *
12-07 Mohawk - Buffalo, NY *
12-08 Grog Shop - Cleveland, OH *
12-09 Magic Stick - Detroit, MI *

* with Page France

›› Review: Anathallo Floating World

Fuzz pop duo Viva Voce is hitting the road along with Silversun Pickups in a long jaunt across the country. Don't know enough to get your enlarged arse off the couch to see them? Well, we've got the answer for you, tubby!  We have video samples from each band below as well as a review of Viva Voce's latest Get Yr Blood Sucked Out. Chances are you've heard of Silversun and didn't even know it; they've been featured in a recent Volkswagon ad campaign.

Silversun Pickups - 'Well Thought Out Twinkles'

Viva Voce - 'From The Devil Himself'

Get Yr Tour On:

09-28 Rickshaw Stop - San Francisco, CA
09-29 Howie & Sons - Visalia, CA
09-30 The Echo - Los Angeles, CA
10-01 Modified - Phoenix, AZ
10-03 Emo’s - Austin, TX
10-04 Opolis - Norman, OK
10-05 Randy Bacon Gallery - Springfield, MO
10-06 Jackpot - Lawrence, KS
10-07 Courtyard Café - Urbana, IL
10-08 Southgate House - Newport, KY
10-10 Iota Club and Café - Arlington, VA
10-11 Mercury Lounge - New York, NY
10-12 Mercury Lounge - New York, NY
10-13 Johnny Brenda’s - Philadelphia, PA
10-15 Middle East Upstairs - Cambridge, MA
10-16 The Bug Jar - Rochester, NY
10-17 Lee’s Palace - Toronto, ON
10-18 The Lime Spider - Akron, OH
10-19 Little Brothers - Columbus, OH
10-20 Empty Bottle - Chicago, IL
10-21 Maintenance Shop - Ames, IA
10-22 Mojos - Columbia, MO
10-24 Hi Dive - Denver, CO
10-26 Neurolux - Boise, ID
10-27 Crocodile Cafe - Seattle, WA
10-28 Doug Fir Lounge - Portland, OR

›› Review: Viva Voce Get Yr Blood Sucked Out

Our love for married duo Mates of State is getting borderline clinical.  Some call it unhealthy but what do they know with their TiVo'd episodes of Big Brother. We can't help ourselves when they come out with new videos.  The newest infatuation is 'Like U Crazy' which sees the band in a retro 30's outfit as a zeppelin travels in space. Fantastically hip.

Want more? Well, check out the links below which include an interview with the band and photos from the performance in Chicago on the eve of Lollapalooza:

›› Feature: Mates of State Interview
›› Pensaphotos: Mates of State @ The Abbey

It was a first for many moments in London last night.  Not only was it the first time that hip-hop extrodinare Jay-Z hit the stage of the prestigous Royal Albert Hall, it was also the first time a hip-hop act had ever played the location.  Atop that, in front of a sold out crowd, the rapper invited Chris Martin of Coldplay fame on stage along with his wife - actress Gweneth Paltrow.  The trio worked out 'Dead Presidents II' and Heart of the City' as Paltrow helped with backup vocals on 'Song Cry'.

We have yet to overcome our hangover post Lollapalooza.  And you think we will ever be able to take off our knee braces after hiking from stage to stage for three days? Forget about it! But withdrawl for the summer fests has officially set in as we gear up for winter hybernation.  Thankfully, Perry Farrell's got our back.

Starting October 19th, www.livelollapalooza.com will offer full sets of acts like the Hold Steady, Editors, Be Your Own Pet as well as several others and select songs from Broken Social Scene, Go! Team, Andrew Bird, Lyrics Born, Iron and Wine, and more! 

They are also reporting to offer FLAC formats of sets as well which are CD quality cuts but take up ass amounts of hard drive space.  But if you listen closely, you'll be able to hear Kanye cry about his sound team in the background.

I tried to sell myself off to some lucky ladies once - it didn't end well.  Let's just say you can catch me on late night reruns of the 5th Wheel.  But European pop sensation Lily Allen is giving it a go around herself but for charity.  DatingDirect.com is ringing in the countries National Dating Day by offering fourteen celebrity dates to the highest bidder of each.

Wonder if Lily is clean cut? Well, her profile is even posted so you can get to know your potential winning horse.

As we finish our move to the upgraded digs, we are going to need some time to get situated.  Therefore, there will be only sporadic updates on for Friday, September 29th - if any. 

But fear not, your taste in music will only suffer for one night out on the town - two if you are loaded.  We'll be back Monday with a fresh view on the world and from our windows. -Ed

Although she's lived up to her name for the past few months minus a traveling visa issue in the States, hip hop goddess MIA has been feverishly working on new material.  It looks like we may get to taste the fruits of her six month long labor.

Today, MIA announced that has a new single headed our way entitled 'Bird Flu'.  On her MySpace blog, the artist vindicated, "This Beat is going to kill everyone." and confirmed that video for the single has already been shot.

No release date for the single or its formats have been announced yet.  We can also confirm that despite rumors the album was to be produced by the uber popluar Timbaland, MIA herself is doing all the work.

We'll keep you posted.

They may be changing their name to Denmother. The throwback Ausie outfit Wolfmother has canceled the last leg of the US tour.  The reason? Bassist Chris Ross flew home because his son was born a month early!

The cancellations affect an in store performance in Chicago that has no foreseeable plans to be made up at this point as well as several venue dates. Affected dates are below.

The band is still keeping up with their UK jaunt which starts in November.

Mother Mayhem:

09-28 Hollywood Palladium - Los Angeles, CA
09-29 Viejas - Alpine, CA
09-30 Download Festival - San Francisco, CA

Not only do they own the island in Lost, but they apparently are an unappreciated English rock outfit.  Who knew? Although the band called The Others has kept relatively quiet for over a year since their original release in 2005, the quadruplets are readying not only a new LP entitled Inward Parts but also a tour to support such. The album is due to hit UK stores on October 30th with no US date reported as of yet.

The first single 'The Truth That Hurts' is due out October 16th.

It must be stated that hopefully this is a step in the right direction for the band who was rated as one of the worst acts following the release of their first album.  Q Magazine rated it #40 of the top 50 Worst Albums Ever.  Eek.

Track List:

01 The Truth That Hurts
02 Guard My Kind
03 Always Be Mine
04 Thick As Thieves
05 Looking For A Product
06 Desolate
07 Why Should I Try?
08 Watch It
09 Got No Money
10 Probate

The band is currently working its way across the US starting in October to drum up support for the album.  We'll let you know as US dates develop.

The Letting Go may just have hit stores and music lovers hearts but Bonnie isn't resting yet.  News from the camp is that a new single is already scheduled to head our way before the end of the year that will include new material. 'Cold & Wet' appears on the album but new material; including two tracks and a video will be available on the CD version.  A 7" will only carry the single and one new track.

CD Track List:

01 Cold & Wet
02 Buried Treasure *
03 The Way *
+ Cold & Wet Video *

7" Track List

01 Cold & Wet
02 Buried Treasure *

* denotes new material not on The Letting Go

While not on the same level as Fiona Apple and Lupe Fiasco's well documented album leaks, indie darlings The Decemberists new album The Crane Wife due to hit stores on October 3rd will be featured all week long on MTVU.  Beginning October 2nd, you will be allowed to hear the entire album free of charge streaming at the broadcaster's website. Check out the link below starting next Monday for some free love.

›› Stream: The Decemberists The Crane Wife

Youthful rock group Be Your Own Pet has been struggling as of late to replace their key drummer Jamin Orral who left the band to pursue an education.  But he won't be allowed to buy smokes or beer for quite some time.

Jason Eatherly, a member of some side projects other members of the band are involved in, has replaced the vacant spot full time.  And although the average age of the group is merely 19, Jason is a pubescent 16.

Guess who's getting all the high notes...

In game soundtracks have been an ongoing onslaught since the Playstation One and lucrative deals with the likes of developing juggernaught Electronic Arts and their long line of sports series; even NASCAR. Now, 2K Games is getting in on the act by getting some of the freshest names in hip-hop for the soundtrack on their NBA2K7 release.  Up and coming acts like Rhymefest, Aceyalone, and Lupe Fiasco are present with some fresh tracks.

Dan The Automator produced the soundtrack to be released in conjunction with the hoops fest.  Check this out:

Track List:

01 Dan the Automator 'Intro'
02 Slim Thug 'I Love This Game'
03 Rhymefest 'Bang the Ball'
04 Hieroglyphics 'Don't Hate the Player'
05 Fabolous 'Ball Til You Fall'
06 Aceyalone & Rakaa of Dilated Peoples 'Champions'
07 E-40 & San Quinn 'Baller Blockin''
08 Ghostface & A.G. of D.I.T.C. '2K007'
09 Lupe Fiasco & Evidence of Dilated Peoples 'Catch Me'
10 Mos Def & Anwar Superstar 'Here Comes the Champ'
11 Chali 2na of Jurassic 5 'Anchor Man'
12 A Tribe Called Quest 'Lyrics to Go (Remix)'
13 Zion I 'Fade Away'

The self induced world of the Flaming Lips are expanding their catalogue once again by reissuing their most recent release At War With The Mystics to include a cover of Queen's classic 'Bohemian Rhapsody'.

The 'expanded version' will hit the US shores on October 24 and shortly after in the UK.  The band isn't resting on just the Queen cover as they also expect to remix the album to 5.1 Dolby glory and feature some 13 extra tracks which include radio performances and more covers.  Unfortunately, the band has not confirmed the track list just yet.

The album will also release a sidecar DVD which will feature videos of bands like the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and The W.A.N.D. among a few others.

Goldfrapp is remixing themselves. The new album entitled We Are Glitter will be a remix of tracks from the bands much beloved 2006 Supernature - all handpicked by the band. The album will feature remixers DFA, C2, Flaming Lips, Benny Benassi and tons more. Most of the mixes have never been available commercially. The album is scheduled to hit store shelves on October 17th.

Track List:

01 Satin Chic (Bombay Mix by The Shortwave Set)
02 Lovely 2 C U (T.Raumschmiere Remix)
03 Ooh La La (Benny Benassi Remix Extended)
04 You Never Know (Múm Remix)
05 Satin Chic (Mystic Mix, Dimension 11 by The Flaming Lips)
06 Number 1 (Alan Braxe & Fred Falke Main Remix)
07 Fly Me Away (C2 Rmx 4)
08 Ride A White Horse (Ewan Pearson Disco Odyssey Part 1)
09 Number 1 (Múm Remix)
10 Ride A White Horse (FK-EK Vocal Version)
11 Slide In (DFA Remix)
12 Strict Machine (We Are Glitter Mix)

This ain't your bed sheet cult Polyphonics.  This solo project from Will Freyman of Polyphonic is a heavy dose of bass and trumpet mixes that features up and coming acts like Nico B, Serengeti of Day By Day Entertainment, Psalm One, and more. All of which are perfectly synced to glitch mix madness. We've taken some choice selections from the album Abstract Data Ark for you to hear for yourself.

File Under: Prefuse 73, Tried by 12

›› mp3: Polyphonic Abstract - 'Rumors of War'
›› mp3: Polyphonic Abstract - 'Moving On I'

The Walkmen are getting a nice bench contract with the MLB.  The Fox network is working overtime to hype the upcoming baseball post season and to aid in the advertising, the Walkmen song 'The Rat' has been used in the commercial spots.

Now if they can just make a song for my Cubs disgrace entitled 'Next Year is Never' we'd be superfans.

What happened to Katie? That's been on the mind for some time now since Babyshambles front man Pete Doherty and the super model Kate Moss parted ways shortly after a photo leaked to the press of the supermodel doing lines of coke during a band recording.  While it's been rumored that the couple may be back together in light of Doherty's recent sobriety stint, there has been no confirmation by either representations.

However, Moss did appear on stage in Dublin last night with the singer for a impromptu duet of the their song 'La Belle Et La Bete'.  She also appeared on the album for the same song.

›› Review: Babyshambles - Down In Albion

It's no secret that Art Brut has been working heavily on their upcoming second as of yet untitled album. And while we aren't getting much info on track listings we do know that the band is ready to release the first single off the album.

'Nag Nag Nag' will the be first single to be released on November 6th.  Although no extra b-side material has been announced as of yet, you can expect to see some bonuses as the date nears.

Meanwhile, the band is finishing up their American tour and then will head to the UK for a road romp.

Nagging Tour:

09-26 Gypsy Tea Room - Dallas, TX
09-27 Brickhouse Theatre - Phoenix, AZ
09-29 House of Blues - San Diego, AZ
09-30 Henry Fonda Theatre - Los Angeles, CA
10-02 Fillmore - San Francisco, CA
10-04 WOW Hall - Eugene, OR 
10-05 Hawthorne Theatre - Portland, OR
10-06 Commodore - Vancouver, WA 
10-07 Neumo's - Seattle, WA
10-09 In the Venue - Salt Lake City, UT
10-10 Bluebird Theatre - Denver, CO
10-11 Granada - Lawrence, KS
10-12 Metro - Chicago, IL
10-13 Magic Stick - Detroit, MI
10-14 Opera House - Toronto, CAN
10-15 La Tulipe - Montreal, CAN

›› News: Art Brut and We Are Scientists Swap Covers

Lupe Fiasco recently drumming support for his new release Liquor & Food appeared on The Jimmy Kimble Show. Jimmy invited Fiasco on for two songs including Kick, Push and I Gotcha. If that ain't enough to get you out there to buy the Chicago native's new album - just read our review [link below].

What really shines in the video is watching the audience try to dance in a sardine environment.

›› Review: Lupe Fiasco Liquor & Food

As if the man didn't have to prove his worth to the history of music development in the new century any more than he has over the past year.  Sufjan Stevens, winner of the prestigious Pantheon Award, current holder of our most over played album in recent memory, and laborer of all things go-ing forward by releaseing a five-disc Christmas set is continuously one-upping himself.

Lucky attendee's of his upcoming stint at the Berkley's Zellerbach Hall are about to get one hell of a treat.  The October 10th and 11th show will feature not only Stevens and his newest opening affair My Brightest Diamond.  But it is now reported that a 24 piece choir will join the artist on stage to perform music from his catalogue. 

Beyond Go Tour:

09-25 Pabst Theater - Milwaukee, WI *
09-26 The Riviera - Chicago, IL *
09-28 Tower Theater - Philadelphia, PA*
09-29 Town Hall - New York, NY *
09-30 Town Hall - New York, NY *
10-01 Town Hall - New York, NY *
10-09 The Wiltern - Los Angeles, CA *
10-10 Zellerbach Hall - Berkeley, CA *
10-11 Zellerbach Hall - Berkeley, CA *
10-13 Crystal Ballroom - Portland, OR *
10-14 St. Andrews Cathedral - Vancouver, CAN *
10-15 Paramount - Seattle, WA *

* with My Brightest Diamond

›› News: Lavender Diamond Tour
›› News: Sufjan Stevens Christmas Box Set

The Ausie-turned surfer-turned Canadian folk rocker Xavier Rudd has made the move to Anti-Epitaph.  The great north's version of Jack Johnson will be dropping his highly anticipated sixth LP Food in the Belly on January 23rd 2007. But you savvy importers already have the Australian release and know what we are talking about.

In anticipation of the release, Rudd will be hitting the Great Lakes boarder tour as he heads out from Boston in November and heads West thru Canada.

Ruddy Made Surf Rock Tour:

11-13 The Paradise - Boston, MA
11-15 9:30 Club - Washington, DC
11-16 Webster Hall - New York, NY
11-17 Bronson Center - Ottawa, CAN
11-18 Le Medley - Montreal, CAN
11-20 Kool Haus - Toronto, CAN
11-21 Centenial Hall - London, CAN
11-24 Burton Cummings Theater - Winnipeg, CAN
11-26 The Eric Harvey Theater - Banff, CAN
11-27 The Eric Harvey Theater - Banff, CAN
11-28 Winspear - Edmonton, ALB
11-29 Jack Singer - Calgary, ALB
12-01 Neumos - Seattle, WA
12-02 Aladdin Theatre -  Portland, OR
12-04 Whistler Conference Center - Whistler, CAN
12-05 Orpheum Theater - Vancouver, CAN

And you think they are new just because you saw the iPod commercial featuring Cut Chemists' song 'The Audience Is Listening'. And thus, in an effort to find the appreciation they disserve, hip-hop underrated act Jurassic 5 is heading overseas to support their most recent release Feedback.

The tour will see the band of five across the world in parts of Europe and the UK along with a return to the US at the much balyhooed Vegoose Festival in Las Vegas.  The troupe will then finish up in Canada.

Power of 5 Tour:

09-23 Tripod - Dublin, IRE
09-24 Uluster Hall - Belfast, IRE
09-26 Academy - Bristol, UK
09-27 Academy - Birmingham, UK
09-28 Guildhall - Southampton, UK
09-30 Brixton Academy - London, UK
09-30 Turnmills Official AfterParty - London, UK
10-01 Astoria - London, UK
10-02 UEA - Norwich,UK
10-04 Academy - Manchester, UK
10-05 Academy - Newcastle, Newcastle
10-06 Academy - Glasgow, Scotland
10-08 Brussels - AB Box
10-09 Paradiso - Amsterdam
10-11 Vega House Of Music  - Copenhagen
10-12 Nalen - Stockholm
10-13 Tradgarm - Gotenburg
10-15 lmh - Koln
10-16 Grunspan - Hamburg
10-17 Kesselhaus - Berlin
10-18 Longhorn - Stuttgart
10-20 X-tra - Zurich
10-21 Bataclan - Paris
10-23 Arena - Madrid
10-24 Sala Apolo - Barcelona
10-28 Vegoose Festival - Las Vegas, NV
10-29 Commodore Ballroom - Vancouver, CAN
10-30 Commodore Ballroom - Vancouver, CAN
11-01 MacEwan Ballroom - Calgary, CAN
11-02 Red's Ent'ment Complex - Edmonton, CAN
11-03 Saskatoon Centennial - Saskatoon, CAN
11-07 Phoenix Theatre - Toronto, CAN
11-08 Kitchener Memorial Auditorium - Kitchener, CAN
11-09 Cowboy's Ranch - London, CAN
11-10 New Capital Music Hall - Ottawa, CAN
11-11 Spectrum De Montreal - Montreal, CAN

They were right with the title Bliss. The Positions debut album has been out for a few months now but we thought it our time to highlight some of their oft-overlooked work.  The pop duo of Nicole Stoops and Ivan Ramiscal are not only retro, but they deserve notice for any fan of witty and infectious anthems. Their fall debut of Bliss! is both and more.

File Under: Camera Obscura, Dressy Bessy

›› mp3: The Positions - 'Back To Me'
›› mp3: The Positions - 'Bliss'

The Rogue Wave need your help and its not to help sell anything.  The drummer for the band, Pat Spurgeon, needs a failed kidney replaced and the band is seeking your help for donations.  But nothing in this world isn't without a bit of showmanship, is it? The band is hosing a fund raising event in San Francisco on September 30th that will feature the likes of Death Cab for Cutie's Ben Gibbard, John Vanderslice, Ryan Miller of Guster, Matthew Caws of Nada Surf and is going to be MC'd by none other than Daniel Handler.

Since only the coastal boys can make the show, we urge you to help donate to the cause.  To donate, check out the bands site below.  And remember, for the cost of a cup of coffee....

www.roguewavemusic.com

No longer just the Greek mythological creator of images, Daedelus is ready to tackle your ears as well.  The atmospheric entrepreneur of such is reading his EP Throwing A Fit. In celebration of the digital release on iTunes this eve, we give you [drum roll please] the track listing.  Of course, for those of you who aren't computer literate, the CD press of the album will hit store shelves on October 10th.

Track List:

01 Admit Defeat
02 It's Madness
03 Remix of Nothing
04 Unadventurer (Featuring Subtitle)
05 Humdrum Headspin
06 A Complicated Geometry

We are getting new digs.  Why do you care? Well, first it will greatly expand our ability to better server your sponge like brains with musical knowledge.  And in all honesty, it means some very sporadic news updates throughout the week as we get packed and settled. 

Mind the awkward silence.