WATCH // The War On Drugs Shares New “Red Eyes” Video, ‘Lost In The Dream’ Out 3/18

We know you’ve had The War On Drugs‘ “Red Eyes” on repeat since we shared it last year and today the band has shared a video for the first single off Lost In The Dream is out March 18th.

Watch the new video, produced by Woodshop Films, above or on our YouTube channel here.

If you haven’t already read it, get in-depth look at the story behind the new album from this fantastic Grantland profile.

All those who have pre-ordered the album from SC Distribution have received download codes and anyone who subscribes to SC’s Drip.FM account got the album today, two weeks before the release. You can subscribe here if that’s your bag.

You can pre-order band’s third full length now on iTunes, Amazon, or from your local record store, and SC Distribution.

Click read more to see TWOD live and do look because a handful of dates have already sold out.
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ON TOUR // SUUNS Announce New European Dates Starting In May

See some newly announced European tour dates below for SUUNS this May and June.

If you haven’t already, pick up their Polaris Prize nominated album from last year, Images Du Futur via your local record store, iTunes, Amazon, and SC Distribution.

ALBUM ANNOUNCE // Jason Molina Tribute Album ‘Farewell Transmission: The Music of Jason Molina’ Out April 22nd, Listen to My Morning Jacket Cover “Farewell Transmission”

Rock the Cause Records, a music based nonprofit and record label, has gathered a group of musicians who were Jason Molina‘s friends, collaborators, bandmates, and fans to celebrate his life and career for a very special tribute album called Farewell Transmission: The Music of Jason Molina. The album, which features artists Memorial Electric Company, Communist Daughter, Murder by Death, Sarah Jaffe, Bottomless Pit, Wooden Wand, The Black Swans, and many more will be out April 22nd.

Pre-order the album now on iTunes and get My Morning Jacket‘s cover of fan favorite “Farewell Transmission” and also a new recording by former members of Magnolia Electric Co. called “Arm in Arm”.

Get more info on the release including full track list at irockthecause.org/farewell-transmission.

In support of the album’s release, Memorial Electric Company will play The Church on York on March 15th in Los Angeles. Tickets are available here.

SC @ SXSW // Secretly Label Group Official SXSW Showcase Lineup + Band Schedules

Secretly Label Group SXSW Showcase

Friday March 14 at Red Eyed Fly – 715 Red River St. (Between 7th & 8th)

Outdoor Stage
Gardens & Villa: 1:00 – 1:50
Angel Olsen: 12:00 – 12:40
Woman’s Hour: 11:00 – 11:40
Mark McGuire: 10:00 – 10:40
Small Black: 9:00 – 9:40
Tomas Barfod DJ set feat. Nina K: 8:00 – 8:40

As SXSW gets busier every year, we like to provide you one place to see all of our bands and those on our sister labels Dead Oceans / Jagjaguwar. This year on Friday March 14th, we’re posting up at Red Eyed Fly, between 7th and 8th St. on Red River St. where you can see Secretly Canadian artists Gardens & Villa, Tomas Barfod, and Woman’s Hour. No RSVP needed to get in, first come first serve.

Catch all three acts during the week at other showcases with their info below. Follow their respective FB/TW accounts for updated info as SXSW approaches.

WATCH // See Damien Jurado Perform “Magic Number” Live At Strongroom Recording Studio, New US Tour Dates

While in London last year, Damien Jurado recorded a live performance of “Jericho Road” at The Strongroom directed by Phil Poole. Today, we share the second live video featuring “Magic Number”, the first track off Damien’s newest album Brothers And Sisters Of The Eternal Son.

Get Brothers and Sisters of the Eternal Son via SC Distribution, or the regular version of the album from iTunes, Amazon, and your local record store.

Click read more to see new US dates for Damien on the tour starting March 28th in Denver at Marquis Theater. His European tour continues tonight in Rome at Lanifico 159. Get ticket links here.
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