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Butch Walker and The Black Widows new music video for “Synthesizers” features an unlikely guest… Matthew McConaughey portraying his infamous character “Wooderson” from the 1993 film Dazed & Confused.

“To commemorate the 20 year anniversary of the filming and inception of this amazing movie,” Walker says, “we brought a little someone from the film back to be the life of the party for our new video for the song ‘Synthesizers.’ The song lyrics really relate to just about anyone who has a hard time moving on with the changes that life throws at you.”

Butch Walker and The Black Widows new album The Spade is now available everywhere music is sold.

In honor of Amnesty International’s 50 years of human rights activism, Silversun Pickups are proud to join the ranks of esteemed artists like Pete Townshend, Queens of the Stone Age, Maroon 5, and Adele who have contributed to Chimes of Freedom: The Songs of Bob Dylan.

For the compilation, Silversun Pickups covered Bob Dylan’s “Not Dark Yet” – a song originally released on Dylan’s 1997 album Time Out of Mind. The collection is scheduled for both physical (4 discs) and digital release in North America on January 24, 2012.

Through Chimes of Freedom, Amnesty International seeks to enlist support for its fight against censorship and attacks on free speech – whether involving artists, writers, musicians, political activists or bloggers. Supporters looking to purchase the album will also find actions they can take to help individuals whose freedom of expression is under threat.

Peter Walker and Drew Phillips from Eulogies recently hooked up with Anchor Tapes to film a session of acoustic songs in the woods of Griffith Park in Los Angeles.

Check out the session below and watch the band perform “Tear The Fences Down,” “You Hide,” and “Intimate Debris” from the band’s most recent album, Tear The Fences Down

Acclaimed musician and mega-producer Butch Walker will headline this year’s annual Milwaukee benefit concert for The Pablove Foundation on January 28th at Turner Hall Ballroom.

Tickets go on sale today at noon.

Other artists performing to support the charity include Canopies, Crime Family, El Oso, Fatty Acids, Herman Astro, Ragadors, Testa Rosa, and AUTOMatic.

Donate to The Pablove Foundation.

Ben Lee, who released his eighth solo album, Deeper Into Dream on Dangerbird in October, has announced a handful of east coast tour dates in February, to kick off on Monday, February 20th at the Rams Head On Stage in Annapolis, MD and to wrap at Martyr’s in Chicago on February 27th.

Ben Lee Tour Dates:
FEB 20, Annapolis, MD at Ram’s Head On Stage
FEB 22, Allston, MA at Brighton Music Hall
FEB 24, West Chester, PA at The Note
FEB 25, New York, NY at City Winery
FEB 27, Chicago, IL at Martyr’s

Since the album’s release, Deeper Into Dream has been winning over fans and critics worldwide.

“While his haunting vocals and honest lyrics evoke sadness, you can’t help but feel a bit of peace in the resolution.” – Rolling Stone

“Lee continues to release engaging, if slightly more introspective, work.” – American Songwriter

“Lee finds his way and gets stuck in our heads all over again.” – Blurt

“… As vivid as it is visual… the seductive set-up makes Deeper Into Dream worth staying awake for.” – No Depression

Deeper Into Dream shows incredible growth in Lee and an exciting new direction to his usual style. – Paste Magazine

Our very own Fitz and The Tantrums will be performing on The Rachael Ray Show on Tuesday, December 20th!

Tweet @Rachael_Ray and let her know how excited you are!

Silversun Pickups’ limited edition Seasick 10” vinyl and digital EP is now available on all digital music providers, including iTunes, AmazonMP3, Rdio, and Spotify.

Originally released at Record Store Day’s “Back To Black Friday” event last month, the vinyl version quickly sold out at indie retailers across the United States.

Seasick features three previously unreleased b-sides from the 2009 Swoon sessions including the title track “Seasick,” “Broken Bottles,” and “Ribbons & Detours.”

A very small quantity of the 10” vinyl has been posted for sale online right here!

$10 – Buy Vinyl + Digital

$3 – Buy Digital

Silversun Pickups are currently hard at work recording their third album with producer Jackknife Lee (U2, Bloc Party, Weezer, Snow Patrol). Expect the album to be released in the Spring of 2012.