Langerado Music Festival, the perennial early bird on the yearly festival circuit, has announced the initial lineup for its seventh annual event.So far, that lineup includes Death Cab for Cutie, Snoop Dogg, Public Enemy, Broken Social Scene, Ryan Adams and the Cardinals, Girl Talk, Tortoise, Bad Brains, the Pogues, George Clinton & Parli...

The production throughout Pepi Ginsberg's third LP Red, expertly handled by Dr. Dog's Scott McMicken, steeps her vocals in a form-fitting, vintage cast. This cover of Ra Ra's typically bittersweet "Oh, La," though, trades some of that dust for somewhat drier tones and more modern touches (buzzy bass and an undercurrent of guitar jabs, etc.), mak...

Ra Ra Riot have announced several dates on the second leg of their US tour.

Last night, Syracuse Barsuk troupe Ra Ra Riot brought their meaningful-core to Letterman, performing the poppy but emotional "Can You Tell." There's much smiling and mugging between band members, but frontman Wes Miles knows just when to get that faraway look in his eyes (see accompanying screen grab). It's a more relaxed, assured outing than th...

Ra Ra Riot and Islands have been added to the lineup for the 2008 Siren Festival, taking place July 19 at Coney Island.