California ska band Reel Big Fish have tossed a line to all their fans to get the word out about their new covers album set for release in January. The band has a huge world tour lined up through the first quarter of 2009, so check out all of their dates at the bottom. Here's a PR the band sent out on the new record...

"OC'S original skanking pranksters Reel Big Fish have finished mixing and mastering the tracks that will make up their new album, a 10 song serving of high-energy covers which they've dubbed, Fame, Fortune and Fornication. The release is set to include the band's signature ska take on such...

Colin Meloy from The Decemberists sat down with Paste and discussed a little bit about the band's forthcoming fifth album, Hazards Of Love, planned for an early 2009 release. The band has a new single series coming out this fall and a few tour dates to spread around this November.

Girl Talk mastermind, Gregg Gillis, sat down with us after an exhausting set at Boston University. The Pittsburgh native is currently on tour in promotion of his new album, Feed the Animals, which is currently available as a name-your-own-price download, and will be available as a pressed LP on October 21st. Discussing with us his musical career, Gillis allows a glimpse into his mashed-up life.

You can read the full interview here.

Tom Gabel, frontman of Against Me! has released details on his upcoming solo-release titled Heart Burns. Set to be released on Sire Records, the seven-track EP will be found in stores on October 28th. Recorded in L.A. this past August, Gabel invited friend Billy Bush and Butch Vig to record the EP with him.

The album will be available on CD, vinyl, and as a digital download.

Track Listing
1. Random Hearts
2. Conceptual Paths
3. Cowards Sing At Night
4. Amputations
5. Anna Is A Stool Pigeon
6. Harsh...

Colin Greenwood and Ed O'Brien of Radiohead recently talked with the BBC about returning to the studio to finish their follow-up to 2007's In Rainbows following their tour through Japan this October. Check out the full story at the BBC and their current tour dates below.

Tour Dates
10-01-08 / Osaka, Japan @ Municipal Central Gymnasium
10-02-08 / Osaka, Japan @ Municipal Central Gymnasium
10-04-08 / Tokyo, Japan @ Saitama Super Arena
10-05-08 / Tokyo, Japan @ Saitama Super Arena
10-07-08 /...

Piano-rocker Julian Velard and Ari Hest have lined up a string of ten East Coast tour dates for the fall, which they'll both assume the spot of headliner. Julian just finished a year long stint in Europe while Ari continues to work through his project 52, where he releases one song for each week of the 2008 year.

Fans who decide to preorder tickets through MusicToday will automatically be signed up to receive:
- One autographed copy of my limited edition 7" vinyl single (released in the UK...

Pop-noir rocker Nicole Atkins has more talent up her sleeve than just her patented pipes. A trained visual artist, Nicole has made many recent TV appearances, and has an upcoming roll in a major motion picture. Catching up with her at Outside Lands, Nicole shared with us all of the latest on her myriad of projects, as well as fun stories about the Pipettes and the Backstreet Boys.

Click here to read the full interview.

After taking over the world on the 2008 Vans Warped Tour, road warriors Every Time I Die have announced the November Reign Tour. Coming along for the ride are The Bronx and Stick to Your Guns. The tour is spanning the states from Anchorage, Alaska to Syracuse, New York, so make sure to check out this tour. The band is currently touring behind The Big Dirty.

Tour Dates:
Oct 11 - Lisk Fest - Irvine, CA
Oct 12 - SOMA Sidestage - San Diego, CA
Oct 13 -...

Kings of Leon are heading out on a huge headlining tour this fall with We Are Scientists as main support. The Stills and The Whigs will be joining on select dates. Kings of Leon's fourth album Only By The Night will be available in stores on September 23. See if the Kings are hitting up your town by checking the dates below.

Tour Dates
10-11-08 / Las Vegas, NV The Joint /Hard Rock Hotel
10-12-08 / San Diego, CA House Of Blues
10-15-08 / Los Angeles, CA Nokia Theatre
10-17-08 / San Francisco, CA The Warfield
10-18-08 /...

Florida indie rock band Copeland are preparing for a fall tour through the US in support of their forthcoming fourth album You Are My Sunshine, which will arrive in stores on October 14 on Tooth and Nail. The band will be joined by Lovedrug, Lydia, and Lights filling in the supporting slots. Lovedrug will also be debuting a new album this fall with The Sucker Punch Show on October 28. All the dates can be found below.

Tour Dates
10-21-08 / Carrboro, NC - Cat's Cradle (no Lights)
10-22-08 / Richmond, VA - Canal Club (Downstairs Lounge)
10-23-08 / Towson,...

Reggae/hip-hop artist Matisyahu is readying for a huge tour through the US and Canada with a number of special guests jumping on and off of the tour along the way including Flobots, Chester French, Future Rock, The Heavy Pets, and TMC favorite and Artist To Watch, K’naan. Check out the dates and who's supporting each stop below.

Tour Dates
09-18-08 / Salt Lake City, UT @ University of Utah
10-18-08 / Milwaukee, WI @ The Eagles Club (with Flobots, Chester French)
...