Communion launches new show on Xfm

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Communion further expands its reach with a new weekly show on Xfm, Communion Presents. Hosted by all-around rad dude Maz Tappuni, the show launches today and takes place Sundays at 10pm. The inaugural episode (which you can hear here) features music by Deap Vally, Frightened Rabbit, The Staves, Public Enemy (obviously), and more. And, as all good radio shows do these days, Communion Presents has its own psychic: Mr. Kev Jones. In other news, Communion band To Kill a King have released a new video for 'Cold Skin', the single from upcoming debut LP Cannibals With Cutlery. I'm not sure I totally 'get' the film, but watch it for yourself and analyze away. There's a bit of a Waiting for Godot-meets-Lord of the Flies vibe, if you ask me.


Communion Announce 'Austin to Bostin' Tour

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Even though my SXSW status is still tentative, I'm buying a ticket for Communion's 'Austin to Bostin' tour. They're getting Ben Howard, the Staves, Nathaniel Rateliff, and Bear's Den to hop in VW campers and cross the eastern half of the United States--and they're filming the whole thing. I'm glad Marcus Haney is documenting the tour, but I'd rather catch it live; this stellar lineup makes my SXSW envy hit a new high.

This festival is the place to see up-and-coming bands, and I have no doubt that these four acts are just that. So check out the dates below, and secure your spot at what's sure to be a fantastic gig. And hopefully I'll see you in Austin!

March 15-18 Austin, TX SXSW Communion Shows March 19 Oklahoma City, OK The Blue Door March 21 Kansas City, MO The Record Bar March 22 Minneapolis, MN Varsity Theater March 23 Evanston, IL SPACE March 24 St. Louis, MO Old Rock House March 27 Philadelphia, PA World Café Live March 28 Vienna, VA Jammin’ Java March 29 New York, NY The Mercury Lounge March 30 Woodstock, NY Bearsville Theater March 31 Boston, MA The Red Room @ Café 939

[soundcloud url="http://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/28076246" iframe="true" /] Bear's Den, "Pompeii". (Not gonna lie, I've had a thing for Andrew Davie for years.)