Crystal Castles News and Photos

Primavera Sound 2013: the DiS preview

Wed, May 22 2013 5:33pm - Source: Drowned In Sound

The boards are the heartbeat of DiS, and as such you'll be able to find a far more exhaustive preview (and in the future, dare I say, review) than I could ever hope to produce over there.

10 Lessons We Learned from Together Festival

Mon, May 20 2013 4:17pm - Source: XLR8R

In terms of sheer scope, Together is gargantuan.

GPP Announces Global Citizen Tickets Initiative

Thu, May 09 2013 7:21pm - Source: ArtistDirect

The Global Poverty Project (GPP) announced the Global Citizen Tickets Initiative, a new program designed to incentivize social activism with concert tickets.

Live Review: Crystal Castles w/ Pictureplane @ Moore Theatre 4/30/13

Sat, May 04 2013 6:29pm - Source: KEXP 90.3 Blog

Toronto rave gods Crystal Castles are known for their brutally intense live show.

Crystal Castles, music video, Tour Dates: Crystal Castles Debuts Video For "Affection" And Adds More Tour Dates

Fri, April 26 2013 4:59pm - Source: Prefix Magazine

Dreamy synth-punk duo, Crystal Castles , enchants with the music video for the single, "Affection" - the fourth track off of their third studio album, (III).

Crystal Castles – “Affection” Video

Fri, April 26 2013 4:41pm - Source: Stereogum

The new video for " Affection ," one of the prettier songs from Crystal Castles' 2012 album (III) , is made up entirely of distorted digital footage that band members and friends shot during their recent South American tour.

Crystal Castles shares video for “Affection”, announce tour dates

Fri, April 26 2013 4:36pm - Source: Consequence of Sound

Crystal Castles continue to make use of choppy VHS aesthetics in their new video for the (III) single, "Affection".

Watch: Crystal Castles - “Affection” Video

Fri, April 26 2013 4:32pm - Source: Under The Radar Magazine

Recently announcing a leg of new U.S. tour dates, Crystal Castles have premiered a new music video for their latest single "Affection," taken off the duo's most recent LP III.

Junos 2013: Leonard Cohen, Metric, Grimes, The Weeknd, Drake, Carly Rae Win Awards

Mon, April 22 2013 2:31pm - Source: Spinner

The Juno Awards catch a lot of heat for being too predictable and too mainstream, but this year's slate of nominations -- and several of Saturday and Sunday's wins in Regina, Saskatchewan -- were yet more proof that Canada's Grammys are slowly getting their ear to the ground.

Album Review: Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Mosquito

Wed, April 17 2013 3:45pm - Source: KEXP 90.3 Blog

New York indie rock gods Yeah Yeah Yeahs make their long awaited return this year with a bludgeoning of contradictions.

Deconstructing: Phoenix And The Festival Headliner Economy

Thu, April 11 2013 5:43pm - Source: Stereogum

As miracles go, the last two Phoenix records were somewhere between water-into-wine and raising a man from the dead, all ecstasy and wonder and effortless grace.

Crystal Castles to Support Depeche Mode on Fall Tour

Thu, April 11 2013 3:12pm - Source: Under The Radar Magazine

Still on the road in support of last year's III , Crystal Castles have confirmed a string of U.S. dates.

Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder joins Queens Of The Stone Age onstage in Chile - watch

Mon, April 08 2013 10:19pm - Source: NME

Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder joined Queens Of The Stone Age onstage in Santiago, Chile on Saturday night (April 6).

Depeche Mode recruit Bat For Lashes, Crystal Castles to open U.S. tour

Thu, April 04 2013 3:20pm - Source: Consequence of Sound

Crystal Castles isn't the only opener Depeche Mode nabbed for their forthcoming U.S tour.

The Killers, Mumford & Sons, The Cure to headline Lollapalooza festival

Mon, April 01 2013 7:17pm - Source: NME

The Killers , Mumford & Sons and The Cure are set to headline this summer's Lollapalooza festival in Chicago.

TVD Vinyl Giveaway: Crystal Castles, (III)

Mon, April 01 2013 6:15pm - Source: The Vinyl District

After some delays, plenty of teasing European audiences with new tracks on tour, and the unveiling of select songs online for the rest of their fans, Canadian electronic ensamble, Crystal Castles finally released their third album, (III), in November of last year.

Crystal Castles to support Depeche Mode

Mon, March 18 2013 12:35pm - Source: The Line Of Best Fit

In a match that kind of makes sense at a stretch, Toronto hell-raisers Crystal Castles are set to open for electronic veterans Depeche Mode. The joint dates will take place in Houston on 18 September and Los Angeles on 29 September, as part of the latter band's mammoth world tour during 2013.

TVD’s Guide to the Best of Canada’s up and coming artists at Canadian Music Week

Tue, March 12 2013 6:52pm - Source: The Vinyl District

Canada's largest new music festival is in its 31st year of showcasing some of the hottest acts and emerging Canadian artists.

Watch Five Classic Videos From the Strokes

Tue, March 12 2013 6:29pm - Source: Pitchfork Media

With Found Footage, we dig through the depths of archival video on the internet.

Vulgar Fashion – “Golden Showers”

Thu, February 28 2013 3:57pm - Source: Gorilla vs. Bear

Vulgar fashion uncovers what heterosexual men think about when they see sexually provocative advertising (hint: it isn't their girlfriends).

The 405 meets Metz

Fri, February 22 2013 11:07am - Source: The Four Oh Five

The months before the October release of Metz ' eponymously titled debut album had seen the hype brewing into a mean, foreboding cloud.

Album Review: STRFKR – Miracle Mile

Thu, February 21 2013 5:32am - Source: Consequence of Sound

The second that STRFKR' s second full-length, Reptilians , dropped in 2011, we already had a pretty good idea of what to expect from their third.

Milo Cordell, One Half of the Big Pink, Leaves Band

Wed, February 20 2013 8:23pm - Source: Pitchfork Media

On Monday, Robbie Furze of British electro rock duo the Big Pink posted on Facebook confirming that his bandmate, Milo Cordell, has left the group, as NME notes.

Django Django, Peace, Palma Violets, Miles Kane, NME Awards tour 2013, O2 Academy, Glasgow

Tue, February 12 2013 12:12pm - Source: The Independent - Music

Sadly, however, the usual claims of under-representation feel even more like shovelling snow than usual, with previous successes including Florence and the Machine, Crystal Castles and Azealia Banks seeming very much more like the exception than the rule.

Desolation Yes - Shivers

Wed, February 06 2013 9:51am - Source: Glasswerk National \ Thirst for Music

Desolation Yes! are a Scottish / Slovakian band, who are currently based in Glasgow.

Is feminism a dirty word for popstars?

Thu, January 31 2013 5:04pm - Source: Telegraph - London - UK [Music]

Suddenly a gruff man's voice out of nowhere growled: "She's not answering that."

First Names For Primavera Sound 2013

Thu, January 24 2013 2:28pm - Source: ClashMusic.com

The first names on the line up for this year's Primavera Sound have been unveiled, with the likes of Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, My Bloody Valentine and more being announced.

Jessica Chastain based punk character on Crystal Castles' Alice Glass

Tue, January 22 2013 11:18am - Source: NME

Jessica Chastain has revealed that she based her latest film character on Crystal Castles ' Alice Glass.

Watch: Crystal Castles - “Sad Eyes” Video

Mon, January 21 2013 4:09pm - Source: Under The Radar Magazine

Crystal Castles have debuted their music video for their (III) single "Sad Eyes." Directed by Rob Hawkins and Marc Pannozzo the clip feels like the band's attempt at recreating the VHS tape from The Ring , showcasing live performance footage, creepy masks, dark settings, and a general foreboding atmosphere.

Crystal Castles Unveil 'Sad Eyes' Video - Watch Now

Mon, January 21 2013 12:10pm - Source: Stereoboard

Canadian duo Crystal Castles have unveiled the brand new video to their track Sad Eyes - you can check it out below.

Jessica Chastain Reveals How Crystal Castles Inspired Her 'Mama' Role, Says He Wants To Be A Bond Villain

Sat, January 19 2013 5:03pm - Source: The Playlist

This weekend, Jessica Chastain , the beloved, ethereal star of " Tree of Life " and " The Help " (and currently Oscar nominated for her fiercely brilliant performance in Kathryn Bigelow 's dazzling " Zero Dark Thirty "), goes to the dark side with the Guillermo del Toro -produced, Andy Muschietti -directed chiller " Mama." She plays a woman struck with a double-whammy: dealing with having to raise her two nieces, who were recently recovered from a cabin in the woods where they'd raised themselves for years, and the maternal ghost (dubbed "Mama") who is still very possessive.

Crystal Castles Announce Spring Tour

Tue, January 15 2013 4:25am - Source: ArtistDirect

Crystal Castles, aka Ethan Kath and Alice Glass, will return to the road in March.

Arctic Monkeys to headline FIB Benicàssim 2013

Thu, January 10 2013 5:31pm - Source: NME

Arctic Monkeys have been confirmed as the latest headliner for this year's Benicàssim festival.

Crystal Castles announce 2013 tour dates

Wed, January 09 2013 6:35pm - Source: Consequence of Sound

Crystal Castles have announced an extensive North American tour, which kicks off with an appearance at Miami's Ultra Music Festival in March and runs through mid-May.

Crystal Castles Announce North American Tour Dates

Wed, January 09 2013 6:11pm - Source: Under The Radar Magazine

After taking a short break this winter, Crystal Castles have announced that they will return to road this spring with a North American tour in support of their latest album (III).

Desolation Yes To Release Album

Fri, January 04 2013 10:12am - Source: Glasswerk National \ Thirst for Music

Due to the use of synth, samplers and drum machines, the bands sound can be defined as a genre of electronic music though which one is open to interpretation.

We All Want Someone To Shout For’s Best Albums Of 2012

Thu, January 03 2013 9:14pm - Source: We All Want Someone To Shout For

"Every Single Night" sets the tone on this personal record that is a powerful listen in ways that only Fiona is capable of.

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Thu, January 03 2013 5:28pm - Source: Cougar Microbes

Crystal Castles returned with what is essentially their third self-titled release in four years.

Under the Radar Announces the Best of 2012 Issue featuring Grimes on the Cover

Fri, December 21 2012 10:30pm - Source: Under The Radar Magazine

Under the Radar 's Best of 2012 issue is shipping out to stores and subscribers and will be on newsstands nationwide in January.

Eric Greenwood’s Top Albums of 2012

Wed, December 19 2012 8:47pm - Source: Drawer B

I've written for Drawer B for 14 years, and so it stands to reason that this is my 14th year-end list of albums (unless I slacked off one or two times).

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