Superchunk's new EP featured on ABC's website

Superchunk's brand new Leaves in the Gutter EP was the subject of a video review on ABC's website. The review is actually done by a Pitchfork writer as a part of their recent partnership though the intro an outro is by ABC News' Charles Gibson. I have to agree with what Mac wrote on his blog though that it is weird yet really awesome hearing Gibson saying the band's name.

Check out the video review here as well as a great interview with Mac on ABC News' Amplified site.

80's extravaganza tour coming to Cary

The 80's are back! Well, at least in Cary this summer. A tour dubbed "The Regeneration Tour" will stop at Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary on August 28 August 27 (the date was moved up a day). The tour will feature Flock of Seagulls, ABC, Belinda Carlisle (of The Go-Go's), Naked Eyes and The Human League.

Now that's a crazy tour. I have to admit that ABC's "Poison Arrow" and "The Look of Love" are a guilty pleasure of mine and lead singer Martin Fry can rock a gold lamé suit like no one else.

Most or possibly none of these bands will have their full original line-up, but it's bound to be a fun(ny) night. If nothing else, this is one tour that is truly suited for Cary more than any other town in the Triangle.