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Best New Releases of the Week: Broken Social Scene, The New Pornographers, Hold Steady, Josh Ritter, more

brokensocialsceneAlbum cover for Broken Social Scene’s new LP, Forgiveness Rock Record


The always growing and morphing Broken Social Scene release their fourth studio album today, which you can also stream on Spinner. So far, from what we’ve heard, it sounds like BSS have out done themselves once again. To give you an idea of what the album is like, check out the lead single, “World Sick.” All in all, BSS have proven once again why they are one of the biggest bands of ‘indie rock’ in the past half decade-plus. The Toronto based band kicked-off a two-month long tour of the U.S. and Europe with a sold out show last evening at Los Angeles’ Henry Fonda Threatre, and also have upcoming sold out shows at New York’s Webster Hall and London’s Brixton Academy (would love to be at one or both of those shows).

“World Sick”Broken Social Scene from Forgiveness Rock Record

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Broken Social Scene on MySpace

One of the most talented and popular Canadian indie bands of the past decade has been Vancouver’s The New Pornographers. Over the years, the band launched into the upper stratosphere of the indie rock world, selling out shows and winning praise from music critics, bloggers and respected musicians. Now, the band is back with the new album, Together, featuring the thrilling, buzzing power-pop relic, “Your Hands,” as the lead single. The band will set out on a 10-week tour of the U.S. and Europe with a kick-off performance Thursday night in Woodstock, New York.

“Your Hands”The New Pornographers from Together

Stream The New Pornographers new LP now

The New Pornographers on MySpace

Like a line-up from a great festival set, today’s releases feature one amazing band and artist after another (even the ones further down you probably have never heard of). The Hold Steady also dropped a new LP today, Heaven is Whenever, which also sounds – so far – like another impressive work from one of Brooklyn‘s most popular bands. The band are currently on a nine city U.S. tour with an IRC Band to Watch, Twin Tigers, opening. The Hold Steady will embark on a European tour in June and then again in the U.S. in July.

“The Weekenders”The Hold Steady from Heaven is Whenever

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The Hold Steady on MySpace

Josh Ritter is easily one of the best singer-songwriters of the past decade, amassing a splendid discography of albums that are cherished like gold by his most enthusiastic fans. Today, Ritter released his sixth album, So Runs The World Away; based on the track presented here, the LP is sure to be another great success for the incredibly talented artist, and likely bring him new fans, as well as sell out shows for his upcoming 13 city tour of the eastern United States.

“Change of Time” Josh Ritter from So Runs The World Away

Bonus: “To The Dogs or Whatever”Josh Ritter from The Historical Conquests of Josh Ritter (2007)

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The following are other tracks from new releases this week that we like, including music from The Whitsundays, Steve Mason, The Joy Formidable and Future Islands. But first, check out this debut single from New York’s The Terror Pigeon Dance Revolt‘s debut LP, I Love You (the title is much longer, but we edited it). The band has been featured in The New York Times, New York magazine, NME and many other publications and blogs, especially for their splashy live shows.

“Ride/Friendship”The Terror Pigeon Dance Revolt from I Love You…

Terror Pigeon Dance Revolt on MySpace

“I Can’t Get Off My Cloud” The Whitsundays from Saul

The Whitsundays on MySpace

“All Come Down”Steve Mason from Boys Outside

Steve Mason on MySpace

“Whirring” The Joy Formidable from A Balloon Called Moaning EP

The Joy Formidable official website

“In the Fall” Future Islands from In Evening Air

Future Islands on MySpace

On it’s way: Part Two of the Best New Releases of the Week (5/3/2010) profiles artists and bands that many of you have probably never heard of – but we think you will be glad once you have. Many of the artists in Part Two would otherwise be featured in IRC’s long-running profile and mix series, In Dee Mail – that’s music we dig that has been sent in via email from artists and bands around the world.

More Releases for Week of May 3, 2010 (compiled by Pitchfork)

8Ball & MJG: 10 Toes Down [Push Management/Grand Hustle/E1] Batusis: Batusis [Smog Veil] Blank Dogs: Quiet Years [Captured Tracks] Booka Shade: More! [Get Physical] [North American release] The Fall: Your Future Our Clutter [Domino] [U.S. release] The Flaming Lips/Stardeath and White Dwarfs: The Dark Side of the Moon [Warner Bros.] [CD release] Flying Lotus: Cosmogramma [Warp] Minus the Bear: Omni [Dangerbird] Stereo Total: Baby Ouh! [Kill Rock Stars] Terror Pigeon Dance Revolt!: I Love You. I Love You. I Love You and I’m in Love With You. Have an Awesome Day! Have the Best Day of Your Life! [Luaka Bop] Paul Weller: Wake Up the Nation [Yep Roc]