Dangerbird News
Friday January 20, 2012 (1 week ago)
Butch Walker & Matthew McConaughey Team Up For "Synthesizers" Music Video
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.
Monday January 9, 2012 (2 weeks ago)
Silversun Pickups Cover Bob Dylan For Amnesty International "Chimes of Freedom" Benefit Album

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.
Friday January 6, 2012 (3 weeks ago)
Eulogies Session In The Wilderness For Anchor Tapes
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
Friday December 16, 2011 (1 month ago)
Butch Walker To Headline Milwaukee Pablove Foundation Benefit Concert January 28th

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.
Friday December 16, 2011 (1 month ago)
Ben Lee Announces East Coast Tour Dates In February

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
Thursday December 15, 2011 (1 month ago)
Fitz and The Tantrums to Perform on The Rachael Ray Show December 20th

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!
Wednesday December 14, 2011 (1 month ago)
Silversun Pickups Seasick 10" Vinyl & Digital EP Out Now
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!
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.








