The New Music

Dan Deacon has injured his back. According to a Facebook event page for a gig scheduled for tomorrow night, Deacon has had to postpone his show in Worcester, Massachussetts because of an acute sciatica. Carpark Records though says he’s cancelled his entire North American tour.

The King Khan & BBQ Show were arrested last night in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. No word has been given on what the charges are, but their tour manager Kristin Klein was charged with driving with a suspended license and possession of a controlled substance.

Krist Novoselic has interviewed the guys who drummed on Nirvana’s debut album Bleach. The interviews with Chad Channing and Dale Crover were for the Seattle Weekly to commemorate the album’s 20th anniversary.

Bands on the roster of Slumberland Records have chosen their favourite releases from the catalogue. Bands such as The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart, Velocity Girl, Crystal Stilts and Lilys pay tribute to the indie pop label’s beloved 20-year history.

Beck continues covering artists for his Record Club with Skip Spence as his next target. Helping him out? Oh, only Wilco, Jamie Liddell and Leslie Feist. You can hear the first song, “Little Hands,” here.