Music News Round-Up, July 27

Before they head off to Europe for their summer tour, A PALE HORSE NAMED DEATH has launched an official iPhone and iPad app.  The app features music from the album, an updated concert schedule, Sal’s blog, live video, and much more.  Get the free download of the app here.

OK Go teamed up with director Trish Sie (sister of lead singer Damian Kulash), the modern dance troupe Pilobolus and a team from Google to create the latest HTML5 Chrome Experiment and musical experience. The pre-order for the video, which will be released on August 9, launches today at http://www.okgo.net

LA’s own DEAD SARA will be opening northwest dates with BUSH, kicking off Tuesday September 13th in Billings, MT.  Their self-titled debut album will be released October 2011: Check out their video, here, and for more info on their tour, click here.

Fresh off the heels of their brand new album, The Family Sign, Atmosphere is announcing another string of live dates with label-mates Evidence and DJ Babu (of Dilated Peoples), Blueprint, and Prof. For more information on tickets, click here.

Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Van Hunt is promoting  his new album, What Were You Hoping For? (due September 27^th) by hitting the road. The tour starts on September 19^th with a show at New York City’s Webster Hall.  Go to www.vanhunt.com for more information.

Iced Earth has announced the title of their new album, Dystopia, which is set to be released on October 17^th in Europe and October 18^th in the US. The release of Dystopia will be followed by the most extensive world tour Iced Earth has ever undertaken! The band has also revealed their new cover art, which you can see here, along with future tour dates.

Neon Hitch brings more heat to this brutal summer by releasing  her new album “Bad Dog” and it’s many remixes. Neon has also announced a month-long US gay club tour that will begin July 28th in San Francisco and end in Seattle on August 20^th. For more information on tour dates and her album, click here.

Check out the premiere of the new Mary Mary music video, “Survive” off her newest album, Something Big. Check it out here.

The Mountain Goats have released an animated music video for “Estate Sale Sign” From their new album ‘All Eternals Deck’:. The band will also go on tour with Bright Eyes, for more information on the tour, click  here.

Heavy metal band Anvil has announced the release of Monument of Metal: The very best of Anvil, due out September 27^th.  The band is also going on the road again, having just toured across Canada this past May.

KIDZ BOP 20, the latest volume in the best-selling KIDZ BOP audio series, has entered The Billboard Top 200 Album Chart at #2. The popular brand is celebrating with several high profile initiatives, including the launch of the 2^nd annual KIDZ Star USA Talent Search, a new book series, and birthday-themed events and activities on its safe social networking site, KIDZBOP.com.

Los Angeles’ The Airborne Toxic Event has announced dates for their world tour today. The tour finds the band playing shows in both the U.S. and Europe for the remainder of 2011. This tour comes in support of their successful and acclaimed sophomore album, All At Once. In addition to the live show, the band will be performing on NBC’s The Tonight Show With Jay Leno on Friday, September 30th.

Gooding & Company , the world’s leading auction house for collectors of rare and exceptional cars, has announced that Sheryl Crow will auction her personal 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Roadster in Pebble Beach this August to benefit the community of Joplin, following a devastating tornado that swept through this southwest Missouri city earlier this summer.

The Young Presidents are following up their June release of debut album Freedom of Speech, with an extension of tour datesthroughout the Southeast. To see tour dates, click here.

The Features performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live yesterday to promote their new album Wilderness. To see the video, click here. Also, download their new single, “Content” for free here.

Dutch House innovator Chuckie has announced US tour dates, and has offered fans a chance to join him! Facebook fans can “roll with Chuckie,” including VIP access to shows, private jet flight from Pittsburgh to Miami, and 2 nights in a luxury hotel. For more information, click here.

The Wood Brothers’ will release their third album, the atmospherically titled, Smoke Ring Halo, August 2.  Fans can also get a free download of the Wood Brothers single “Shoofly Pie” at www.thewoodbrothers.com. A video for “Shoofly Pie”, which features Zac Brown Band’s Clay Cook, is here.

Grammy-nominated Miguel turns it up just one more notch with his new “Quickie/Girls Like You” video.  Directed by Alex
Moors, the steamy clip is laced with beautiful women and one sultry concept. Stay tuned for the video premiere coming soon!