New Beginnings

I recently decided to change my major in college. I originally was going to do Computer Science and strive to be an IT worker, but lately I've been thinking about getting into Journalism with the intent to work for Rolling Stone, SPIN, or LA Weekly or something to that extent. I pretty much abandoned this project to work on this blog back in January with how busy I've been but with this new decision, I want to leave this window open. I want to look back and build from this blog and where I was when I first started. Plus, I'd hope it'd serve as a great portfolio when the day arrives that I either get a job or an internship at such magazine companies. I invite you to follow me on this journey and subscribe to my blog.

Thank you,
Andy 'The Cure Fan' Mendizabal

The Strokes announce tracklisting for new album, Angles

The Strokes have announced their tracklisting for their upcoming album, Angles, being released on March 22nd, 2011 in the United States. More info can be found at http://new.thestrokes.com/moreinfo.html

Tracklisting

1. Machu Picchu
2. Under Cover of Darkness
3. Two Kinds of Happiness
4. You're So Right
5. Taken For A Fool
6. Games
7. Call Me Back
8. Gratisfaction
9. Metabolism
10. Life Is Simple In The Moonlight

Coachella 2011 lineup announced

The Coachella lineup got announced late Tuesday, January 18th, 2011. Headliners for the 3 day festival are as follows: Friday, April 15th, 2011 with Kings of Leon. Saturday, April 16th, 2011 with the Arcade Fire. And the festival closes on Sunday, April 17th, 2011 with Kanye West.

Full lineup and poster after the jump.

Upcoming Tour: Katy Perry's California Dreams 2011 Tour

Pop superstar Katy Perry has just announced her 2011 North American Tour dubbed the "California Dreams" Tour via her Twitter. Openers will be Robyn and Marina & the Diamonds. Tour dates after the jump.

Free Shows: Jimmy Kimmel Live

Just one day after their Amoeba Music performance, you can catch them again the next day. Cold War Kids will be performing on Jimmy Kimmel Live on January 26th, 2011.

Cage the Elephant will also be playing on Jimmy Kimmel Live on January 27th, 2011.

Free tickets for Jimmy Kimmel Live can be gotten at the 1iota website.

Daft Punk are not The Third Twin

As much as I'd love for them to in fact be this alter ego of Daft Punk, it seems that The Third Twin has no association with Daft Punk according to Daft Punk's management. The press statement comes after the announcement that The Third Twin would be playing at the Arsenal of Sound Festival in Spain come August 2011. Daft Punk went on to say that the festival is being "promoted under false pretenses". More info at NME.com

Crystal Castles release music video for Not In Love ft. Robert Smith

Crystal Castles have posted the official music video for their track, Not In Love, which features guests vocals from Robert Smith of The Cure.