Ariel Pink's 'Before Today' Gets a Date, Cover, NY Show

[mp3] Ariel Pink' Haunted Graffiti: "Round and Round"

Blasphemy I know, but we were never massive fans of Ariel Pink. Sure, we liked what they were about, and their sound, but the songs never really delivered. All that seems up in the air since we heard their damn infectious new song "Round and Round" off of their upcoming 4AD debut Before Today, which just recently was stamped with a release date - June 8th. We have the cover as well as the tune above. This fixes to be Ariel Pink's breakout effort, and judging by the first track, the band has kicked up their songwriting a notch for the occasion. Here's to hoping for amazing things from the rest of the album, because after all, we really do want to love this band as much as everyone else seems to. They will play New York's Mercury Lounge May 4th.

Artificial Intelligence

Thanks again to Other Music for their great taste in stocking a limited run of a six song CD-R from LA's Nite Jewel. We've been listening for a few months, and even though it's decidedly lo-fi, there are glimpses of the awesomeness to come from this youngster from the West Coast. It's another entry into the school of '09 bedroom-disco-pop, but hey, when shit's good, it's good. She recently played at the oft-buzzed and oft-awesome, the Smell in LA with Gang Gang Dance and Ariel Pink. Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti are hitting the road with the Vivian Girls, in what should be a great tour. We're still pretty pissed at the Vivian Girls though.

Nite Jewel video and tour dates including Le Poisson Rouge w/ Glass Candy on March 7 after the jump.





Upcoming Shows

Feb 28 2009 - Occidental College Los Angeles, California
Mar 5 2009 - Zoo Bizarre with Class Gandy Montreal
Mar 7 2009 - Le Poisson Rouge with Glass Candy, Twisted Wires, and Mike Simonetti
Mar 9 2009 - Other Music Instore New York, New York
Mar 19 2009 - SXSW KVRX Party at Okay Mountain Austin, Texas
Mar 19 2009 - SXSW Other Music Showcase Austin, Texas
Mar 20 2009 - SXSW After the Jump Party Austin, Texas
Mar 20 2009 - SXSW Gorilla vs Bear/We Shot JR Party Austin, Texas
Mar 20 2009 - SXSW Moose Lodge Party Austin, Texas
Apr 26 2009 - The Smell with Grouper Los Angeles, California