Austin City Limits Reveal A Bunch of Upcoming Tapings

Although the venue may have changed, the Austin City Limits' inaugural season will resume tapings in August, and we couldn't be more excited! If you haven't had a chance to partake in a musical event at The Moody Theater, you won't believe your ears how incredible of a place it is to take in a concert there. Seriously, I wish I could see every concert there from now on!

Now on to the taping schedule:
Joanna Newsom on Monday, August 1st
The Decemberists on Tuesday, August 9th
Gillian Welch on Tuesday, August 9th
Jeff Bridges on Wednesday, August 10th
Arcade Fire on Saturday, September 17th
Randy Newman on Monday, September 19th


As always with any announcements regarding ticket availability and giveaways for these amazing shows  be sure to keep an eye on the ACL blog about a week before each taping. You can also follow them on Twitter (@acltv) and their Facebook page. (via)

Last Night: Arcade Fire & Explosions In The Sky at The Backyard [5.3.11]

We had a great time at Arcade Fire & Explosions In The Sky on Tuesday evening at The (new) Backyard! While the venue has some parking issues to work out, we have to say the performance by Arcade Fire was (as always) full of energy, with the crowd hanging onto every last word.

Now onto the pictures of both bands and videos of "The Suburbs" and "No Cars Go". Hope you enjoy!

Explosions In The Sky:

Arcade Fire:

"The Suburbs"

"No Cars Go"

Arcade Fire Announce Tour (w/ Austin Date at The Backyard 5/3)

Coming off their huge "Best Album" win at The Grammys last week Arcade Fire has now announced a string of dates and lucky for us we get one in Austin at The Backyard on May 3rd. Local Natives and Explosions in The Sky will offer support on specific legs of the tour with Austin getting Explosions opening.No word on ticket sales but we will announce those details the second we find out via Twitter. (@ultra8201)

Updated: Tickets go on sale Friday, March 4th at 10 am. (Thanks JD)

Arcade Fire 2011 Tour Dates:

04/09 – Broomfield, CO @ 1st Bank Center
04/11 – Orem, UT @ UCCU Center
04/13 – Phoenix, AZ @ Comerica Theatre
04/14 – Las Vegas, NV @ The Joint
04/16 – Indio, CA @ Coachella Music Festival
04/18 – Santa Fe, NM @ Santa Fe Convention Center
04/20 – Kansas City, MO @ Starlight Amphitheatre
04/22 – Chicago, IL @ UIC Pavilion
04/24 – Chicago, IL @ UIC Pavilion
04/25 – Chicago, IL @ UIC Pavilion
04/27 – Indianapolis, IN @ The Lawn at White River State Park
04/28 – Memphis, TN @ Orpheum Theatre
04/30 – Dallas, TX @ Gexa Energy Pavilion
05/03 – Austin, TX @ The Backyard
05/04 – The Woodlands, TX @ Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
05/06 – New Orleans, LA @ New Orleans Jazz Fest
06/09-12 – Manchester, TN @ Bonnaroo Music Festival

Arcade Fire - The Suburbs

The new Arcade Fire video for "The Suburbs" came out today. The video was shot locally by Spike Jonze.

Arcade Fire | "Ready To Start" Video

Ah, it's finally Friday! We couldn't think of a better way to start it out than with Arcade Fire's "Ready To Start". The black and white video was shot and directed by Charlie Lightening during a concert in London last month.

[Arcade Fire Twitter]

[Arcade Fire Myspace]

[Arcade Fire Official Site]

Arcade Fire Streaming MSG Performance on Youtube Tonight

Tonight starting at 10PM ET / 7PM PT, Youtube/VEVO will be streaming Arcade Fire's Madison Square Garden show. Watch the trailer down below and catch the entire performance here.

Pitchfork TV Showing Arcade Fire's Documentary "Mirior Noir" For Free, One Week Only

Starting today P4K TV is showing Arcade Fire's new documentary Mirior Noir for one week only and it's FREE. The 70-minute film includes live concert footage of the band's Neon Bible tour and takes us in the studio during the recording of their sophomore album. It was directed by the band themselves and Vincent Morisset, with camera work by Vincent Moon.

[Watch Mirior Noir]

The movie is currently available across a bunch of different formats, including digital, DVD, and limited edition. Purchase those here.

[Arcade Fire Myspace]
[Arcade Fire Official Site]

Looking Back: Arcade Fire "Rebellion (Lies)" Video

Arcade Fire recorded their debut album Funeral at Hotel2Tango in late 2003. It was released on September 14, 2004. It was given its title because several band members lost people in their families: Regine Chassagne's grandmother died in June 2003, Win and William Butler's grandfather (swing musician Alvino Rey) in March 2004, and Richard Reed Parry's aunt in April 2004. It contained five singles: "Neighborhood #1 (Tunnels)", "Neighborhood #2 (Laika)", Neighborhood #3 (Power Out)", "Rebellion (Lies)", and "Wake Up".

Our selection for this week's feature is the video for "Rebellion (Lies)". This is probably my favorite song from Arcade Fire and every time I hear it, I'm reminded of their legendary performance at ACL 05' while being surrounded with great friends.

[Arcade Fire Myspace]
[Buy Funeral from iTunes]