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Rooney, When Did Your Heart Go Missing?

There’s nothing worse than sitting all alone at home & waiting waiting waiting waiting by the phone I hope that he’s at home waiting by his phone I wonder if he knows that I want him

Hospitality

Father John Misty is Josh Tillman, former drummer for Fleet Foxes, and for the heightened level of likeminded approach to his previous band mates displayed here, Tillman could be pegged as a blood relative. But he confidently establishes himself here, and with a debut album as Father John Misty (he’s also released several albums as J. Tillman) that’s every bit a match for the brightest moments of Fleet Foxes’ latest release, it’s obvious that Tillman couldn’t have kept his light hidden under the proverbial bushel much longer with that band. (via Father John Misty: Fear Fun (Sub Pop) | Under The Radar)

New Jersey guitar janglers Real Estate have announced a number of live tour dates for the arriving summer. Still supporting their sophomore record Days, the band will play a trio of dates opening for The Shins before taking the headlining slot for the remainder of the trek. (via Real Estate Announce Summer Tour | Under The Radar)

Recently on the road opening for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Regina Spektor has announced that she is be breaking free for a worldwide headlining tour today that will take her across the Atlantic and back again in support of her upcoming album What We Saw From the Cheap Seats. (via Regina Spektor Announces Worldwide Tour Dates | Under The Radar)

Comic review of Jacuzzi Boys first London show

Best known for his work with The Frames and The Swell Season, and winning an Academy Award for Best Song in the feature film Once, singer/songwriter Glen Hansard has announced the upcoming release of his first solo record, Rhythm and Repose. (via Glen Hansard Announces Solo Debut | Under The Radar)

Usually reserved roles on whatever bizarre new project her auteur of a partner Tim Burton has cooked up with Johnny Depp, actress Helena Bonham Carter finds herself starring as a bored and bottled-up librarian in the music video for the title track of Rufus Wainwright’s new album Out of the Game. (via Watch: Rufus Wainwright - “Out of the Game” Video | Under The Radar)