The music industry has lost another true visionary in Benjamin Curtis who lost his battle with cancer yesterday. He was 35 years old. Benjamin Curtis was the guitar player and background vocalist for one of our favorite bands, Secret Machines. He went on to be the producer and guitarists for School of Seven Bells. Prior to Secret Machines he was in other bands, always making music.

We've always had the utmost respect for him and his music. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his brother Brandon and all of his friends and loved ones.  He will be greatly missed but we'll continue to appreciate the music he has given us.

1. Falling
2. Forever
3. The Wire
4. If I Could Change Your Mind
5. Honey & I
6. Don't Save Me
7. Days Are Gone
8. My Song 5
9. Go Slow
10. Let Me Go
11. Running If You Call My Name

Dr. Dog have announced their new album, B-Room, out October 1st on Anti- Records.

Listen to the new song, "The Truth" above.
Here's the track list:

1. The Truth
2. Broken Heart
3. Minding the Usher
4. Distant Light
5. Phenomenon
6. Too Weak to Ramble
7. Long Way Down
8. Cuckoo
9. Twilight
10. Rock & Roll
11. Love
12. Nellie

Tune in Thursday, July 11 at 6pm (CST) to hear an exclusive interview with Silversun Pickups drummer Christopher Guanlao.

He discusses his approach to drumming, recording their latest album, Neck of the Woods, and recording new material.

You can listen here or tune into WXAV 88.3FM in Chicago.

Robert Levon Been, Peter Hayes, and Leah Shaprio carry on after the loss of Michael Been, who was not only their producer and mentor but Robert’s father and a father figure for the whole band. On their seventh album, Specter At The Feast, you can hear BRMC as they go through the motions of dealing with such a loss.

In tribute, they cover “Let the Day Begin”; a song from Michael Been’s former band, The Call. The addition of Peter Hayes’ signature guitar sound gives the song a fresh modern update.

“Fire Walker” introduces an irresistible, slow burning groove that is an immediate highlight.  “Funny Games” features Been on the verses while Hayes comes in to sing a dramatic chorus, adding the perfect dynamic. Other standouts include the straight forward rock and roll of 'Hate the Taste' and "Lose Yourself", which is reminiscent of Coldplay's "Fix You" and equally as epic.

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club don’t really look to break any new ground, most of these songs could be flawlessly added to any of their previous records. But rather they continue their tradition of quality songwriting.

Dawes have announced their forthcoming album Stories Don't End. It will be released on April 9th.

Here is the track listing:

Side A
Just Beneath The Surface
From A Window Seat
Just My Luck
Someone Will
Most People
Something In Common

Side B
Hey Lover
Bear Witness
Stories Don't End
From The Right Angle
Side Effects
Just Beneath The Surface (Reprise)

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