THE WOODEN BIRDS ANNOUNCE TOUR, STREAM NEW TRACK

THE WOODEN BIRDS ANNOUNCE HEADLINING TOUR

STREAM BRAND NEW "TWO MATCHSTICKS" TRACK 

 photo: Alicia Vega

The Wooden Birds, led by Andrew Kenny (American Analog Set, Broken Social Scene) announce their North American headlining tour in support their great new full length, 'Two Matchsticks.'  The summer tour around  Barsuk's June 7th release of the album includes shows along both coasts and two Canadian dates.  Last month, The Wooden Birds treated fans to sets at SXSW which featured new tracks from 'Two Matchsticks' plus faves from their debut 'Magnolia' and AmAnSet gems as well.   The band also recorded an exclusive session with KUT which features unreleased songs which you can listen to here  

This week MTVHive premieres the first song off 'Two Matchsticks and we're thrilled to be sharing it with all of you here !  The title track was recorded in a converted bedroom in Kenny's Austin home and mixed at Resonate Studio with producer Louie Lino (Nada Surf).  In creating 'Two Matchsticks,' the band drew on the strengths of their live show, making it more driven, upbeat and fuller than the Birds' previous efforts. The album also features Wooden Birds members Leslie Sisson and Matt Pond who, in addition to singing backing vocals on the album, sing lead and duet with Kenny on some of the album's most memorable songs.  Other special guests include Ben Gibbard from Death Cab For Cutie along with members of Ola Podrida.

THE WOODEN BIRDS ON TOUR

6/16 - Phoenix, AZ @ Rhythm Room (all ages)

6/17 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Echo (18+)

6/18 - San Diego, CA @ Soda Bar (21+)

6/19 - Santa Cruz, CA @ The Crepe Place (all ages)

6/23 - Seattle, WA @ Sunset Tavern (21+)

6/24 - Portland, OR @ Doug Fir  (21+)

6/25 - San Francisco, CA @ Bottom of the Hill  (all ages)

7/8 - Chicago, IL @ The Hideout (21+)

7/9 - Grand Rapids, MI @ Founders Brewery (21+)

7/10 - Toronto, ON @ The Drake (all ages)

7/11 - Montreal, QC @ Casa Del Popolo  (all ages)

7/12 - Boston, MA @ Great Scott (18+)

7/14 - New York, NY @ Mercury (21+, 8pm)

7/15 - Brooklyn, NY @ Rock Shop (21+)

7/16 - Washington, DC @ DC9 (all ages)

7/17 - Atlanta, GA @ The Earl (21+)

7/20 - Austin, TX @ The Mohawk (all ages)

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MATT & KIM PLAY BIG, WIN BIG at THE WOODIES !

MATT & KIM kicked off this year's MTVu WOODIE AWARDS with the coolest intro ever -riding bikes through NYC and straight into Roseland then jumping onstage to bust out "LESSONS LEARNED" with some clothes shedding back up singers! More great times as MATT & KIM WON THE WOODIE FOR VIDEO OF THE YEAR! See it all HERE and again on MTV, MTV2 and MTVu!

MATT & KIM BLOW UP WOODIE AWARDS, WIN VIDEO OF THE YEAR !

Major big ups to MATT & KIM on winning the VIDEO OF THE YEAR at last night's WOODIE AWARDS!! According to MTV, not only did the duo take the trophy for the Best Video for "Lessons Learned", but Matt and Kim's energy-filled opening performance of the song complete with stripping background dancers and crowd surfing set the tone for the entire show! Riding their bikes thru the city and onto the red carpet, Matt & Kim owned the show beginning to end. Congratulations on a huge night, Matt & Kim! You guys have earned every bit of it!!!!!!!
The Woodies Award will air Dec 4 on MTV, MTV2 and MTVu.

MATT & KIM WIN THE VMA FOR BREAKTHROUGH VIDEO !

HUGE CONRATULATIONS TO MATT & KIM FOR THE VMA WIN!! LAST NIGHT "LESSONS LEARNED" TOOK HOME THE MTV TROPHY FOR BREAKTHROUGH VIDEO! Says Matt, "After all the convincing it took me to get Kim to strip in Times Square she's finally gonna trust me! Every time she questions one of my dumb ideas I'll say, 'But Kim, remember that time we won the VMA!'" SO AMAZING GUYS !!!!!!!

MATT AND KIM NOMINATED FOR MTV VMA BREAKTHROUGH VIDEO -VOTE!!

Remember when Matt & Kim said that this was their summer? Well they may as well have said that this was their YEAR! While 'Grand' is continuing to chart and their album single "Daylight" is the hottest song for Summer 09, the duo's video for "Lessons Learned" was just nominated for an MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARD! You love Matt & Kim, Matt & Kim love you, you love your right to vote, Matt & Kim would love your vote! CLICK TO VOTE "LESSONS LEARNED" FOR 2009 VMA BREAKTHROUGH VIDEO OF THE YEAR !

RIGHT ON PR AUGUST NEWS !

There is simply no stopping MATT & KIM ! The Brooklyn duo are up for an MTV VMA for "Lessons Learned" so everybody please GET TO THE VOTING !! And tune in AUGUST 26 when they will be performing on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE !! You'll also catch the Matt & Kim track "Don't Slow Down" in the first episode of Gossip Girl and "Good Old Fashioned Nightmare" on the new Joel McHale "Community" tv teasers! Did we mention ANOTHER TOUR coming up, too? YES! whew!

MARK MALLMAN is just off his pre-INVINCIBLE CRIMINAL release tour and boy were the audiences out there impressed with this "One of a kind showman"!! Thanks for the praise and we'll see you on the SEPT-OCT TOUR!! If you haven't checked out the new video for the Invincible Criminal title track, SEE IT HERE!

WALLPAPER have announced summer shows in advance of their DOODOO FACE' lp release and next week's video debut of album single "I Got Soul (So Wasted)". Be sure to check out their tour dates and watch here as Ricky Reed schools you on the "Doodoo Face"

After being hailed for his newly released 'Wilderness' LP and playing an amazing release show in NYC, JOSH MEASE has a few new shows lined up for this month. You can check out this "One To Watch" in Burlington, VT this weekend, and at Rockwood Music Hall in the LES on Aug 27 when he will be playing songs from what NPR calls "one of the strongest debuts I've heard this year."

In support of their hilarious forthcoming book "WHAT WOULD GOD'S POTTERY DO?", the good gents of GOD'S POTTERY have announced live performances including a big book release show at COMIX in NYC on SEPTEMBER 8 ! Watch this space for more dates and videos!

The incomparable ADIRA AMRAM is set to open all dates across North America on the upcoming KID KOALA curated THE SLEW: LIVE tour. Adira's “Madonna meets Biz Markie” onstage talents will be accompanied by her backup dancers The Experience for an unforgettable blast of spectacular entertainment. The tour is a one-off so make sure you catch it when it hits your city!

KUMAIL NANJIANI will be headlining Comix on Tues August 11 so if you are in NY, you won't want to miss it! In addition to his TWO ECNY AWARDS, Kumail was recently named in Variety's Ten Comics To Watch feature and profiled in the Hollywood Reporter's Top Ten Comedians Worldwide and you can currently see him on Michael and Michael Have Issues!

As the creator and star of video cult favorites like the Jackie & Debra series and East Coast every-mom Margie, NY comedian JOHN ROBERTS has gained quite a following through his hilarious portrayals. This Fall, John will be hitting the stage bringing his comedy to life with a number of shows including a tour with Margaret Cho and a residency at Comix in NYC August-December! Check out his brand new video featuring Paulie P & Dawn !