Pixies Give Away 2004 Coachella Recording

Believe it or not, there was a time when the Pixies had been broken up for years, and talk of a reunion was whispered in hushed tones. All that ended when the band reunited in 2004, and proceeded to take over the world with the "Pixies Sell Out" tour. Since then, the band has been out and about, touring Debaser in full, releasing a new track here and there, and generally keeping themselves well accounted for.

Well, along those lines, the band has decided to rejuvenate their website, and bring their brand new on-line identity to the world. What's more, they're apparently so excited about the appearance that they've decided to give things away for free! What, you ask? Well, specifically, and audio recording of their 2004 show at Coachella in Indio, CA. While the band did indeed play a few warm up gigs, for many this was the first show of the reunion.

The night holds a special place in our hearts here at HAD, since it was our first ever Coachella, and was truly a blast. The band is generously giving it away, but their generosity only lasts a week, and all they want in exchange is your email address. Head over to this promo site to grab the full show now. Win!

mp3: Pixies - Debaser (Live At Coachella 2004)

Frightened Rabbit Coming To Webster Hall In April

Frightened Rabbit at Bottom Of The Hill, from the HAD Archive.

While they don't yet have a full US tour up for notice, we were more than a little pleased to see that Frightened Rabbit will be stopping in at Webster Hall on April 28th on their way west to Coachella. The band has been recording a new record in the past few months, and as far as we can tell this is your best chance to catch up with their new material.

Either way, we (being huge fans of the band, both on record and live) highly recommend that you get yourself off your couch and our to Webster Hall, where they're sure to give a killer dose of their unquestionably awesome genre bending tunes. We will be there beside you, being very, very excited, and very, very, happy.

Tickets go on sale tomorrow at noon.

mp3: Frightened Rabbit - Nothing Like You

Coachella 2010 Lineup Announced, Best In Years

No, we can't really believe it either: Coachella has bounced back from a few languishing years with a lineup that will have you doing double takes as far as the eye can see. Frankly, Sunday seemed like *the* day at first, but the more we look at the lineup, the more we feel like the whole weekend may necessitate attendance. Discussing the awesomeness of this lineup would just devolve into a list of bands we love, so take a look for yourself up above. The enormity of the whole thing just boggles the mind.

The whole deal goes down April 16th-18th, which will hopefully be early enough in the year to alleviate the killer desert heat, at least as much as possible. We can't guarantee we'll be in attendance, but you can be damn sure we're going to try! Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 AM.

Coachella Webcast Goes Live In About An Hour

For those of you (us included) who couldn't be coaxed to a weekend of killer music in the desert, there is some alternative available. The Coachella Webcast is sponsored by AT&T, and features an hourly delivery of a concert from one of the festival's many concurrently-performing acts. While we're not enticed by the whole thing, we have to admit that tonight's Franz Ferdinand/Conor Oberst/Morrissey/Paul McCartney lineup looks pretty stellar. Tomorrow we're gonna make sure to catch Liars, and Sunday we certainly won't be missing The Brian Jonestown Massacre or Okervil River. Checkout the lineup below and create your own virtual Coachella love fest.

Coachella Webcast Schedule:
Friday, April 17th:
02:50 p.m. - The Courteeners
03:20 p.m. - The Aggrolites
04:05 p.m. - The Airborne Toxic Event
04:55 p.m. - Albert Cross
05:45 p.m. - White Lies
06:35 p.m. - Franz Ferdinand
07:25 p.m. - The Hold Steady
08:15 p.m. - Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band
09:00 p.m. - Morrissey
10:00 p.m. - Paul McCartney

Saturday, April 18th:
02:30 p.m. - Bob Mould Band
03:20 p.m. - Liars
04:05 p.m. - Dr. Dog
05:10 p.m. - Michael Franti & Spearhead
06:05 p.m. - Glasvegas
06:55 p.m. - Drive By Truckers
07:45 p.m. - Calexico
08:35 p.m. - Electric Touch
09:35 p.m. - M.I.A
10:25 p.m. - The Killers

Sunday, April 19th:
03:00 p.m. - The Gaslight Anthem
04:00 p.m. - Brian Jonestown Massacre
05:00 p.m. - Peter Bjorn & John
06:00 p.m. - Okkervil River
07:00 p.m. - Paolo Nutini
08:00 p.m. - Jenny Lewis
09:00 p.m. - Public Enemy
10:00 p.m. - The Cure

Festival Lineup Hullabaloo: Coachella, Bonnaroo

It's getting to be that time of year: Summer looms drearily on the horizon, and most bands find themselves opting for outdoor venues or festivals, if for no other reason than to save themselves from being packed in a 90 degree club at 1 in the morning. As such, the festivals have been busy booking bands, trying to cater to a wide group of fans, while at the same time maintaining integrity. It's a fine line, but someone's gotta walk it. This week both Coachella and Bonnaroo disclosed their lineup announcements, and frankly: it looks to be a good year for festivals.

Bonnaroo (as is typically the case) seems to be catering to a wider range of fans, with slightly more mainstream acts, and a notable nod to the jam-band crowd. Headliners include Bruce Springsteen, The Beastie Boys, Phish (two shows), Nine Inch Nails, David Byrne, Wilco, Al Green, and Snoop Dogg. That being said, if one looks a bit further, the list of slightly less mainstream bands is pretty well populated as well. MGMT, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Of Montreal, TV On The Radio, Band Of Horses, and Grizzly Bear (to name a few) are all making appearances. All that, and a solo set by Elvis Costello! We have to say, it seems like the bigger issue at this show will be managing your time well enough to catch all the awesomeness.

Coachella, by contrast, is pretty solidly positioned in the alternative/indie rock scene. Headliners include Paul McCartney debuting his Fireman material (which we're psyched for), The Killers, The Cure, My Bloody Valentine, Yeah Yeah Yeahs (dubs!), Franz Ferdinand, and Morrissey. The rest of the lineup is a virtual who's-who of the present indie rock scene including (but certianly not limited to) Fleet Foxes, Band Of Horses, Brian Jonestown Massacre, Liars, M. Ward, TV On The Radio, Conor Oberst, and many, many more. Frankly, we'd be willing to go just for MBV and Paul McCartney - the rest is icing!

So, all things being equal, the two festivals are a bit different, but both brimming with talent. We have to say that most people's pick will probably depend less on lineup and more on location. Still, it's nice to see that regardless of which (or, both!?!?) you decide on, that the lineup is incredibly diverse and solid. So now here comes the waiting game: Outside Lands? Treasure Island? What's in store for San Francisco's festival circuit this year? Should you be travelling to get your fill of festival goodness? Stay tuned and we'll be sure to keep you up to date. In the meantime...

Click here for the full Coachella lineup.
Click here for the full Bonnaroo lineup.

Coachella Webcast Available

If you're like us, and you weren't really up for 3 days in the desert with $8 bottles of water, well, you can still enjoy the music. AT&T is webcasting Coachella starting tomorrow, just head over here.

Okay, we kinda wanted to go, but we had another commitment. Life's a compromise...