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Modest Mouse, Passion Pit signed on for inaugural First City Festival

Tue, May 21 2013 3:18pm - Source: Soundspike

Modest Mouse , Passion Pit and more than two dozen other acts will take part in the first-ever First City Festival in Monterey, CA, later this summer.

Frank Black, Eddie Argos, Modest Mouse & Dandy Warhols team up for new project

Thu, May 09 2013 11:59am - Source: The Line Of Best Fit

Perhaps the ultimate indie-rock supergroup of modern times, new collective Thriftstore Masterpiece have revealed details of an upcoming covers album release.

Listen to Modest Mouse’s Isaac Brock cover Lee Hazlewood’s “The Railroad”

Wed, May 08 2013 6:04pm - Source: Consequence of Sound

In 2000, musician Charles Normal was living in Oslo, Norway.

Johnny Marr

Mon, May 06 2013 4:25pm - Source: Under The Radar Magazine

Johnny Marr is one of the few living players who might be referred to as a "guitar hero" with a genuine nod of reverence.

Watch: Modest Mouse Play More New Songs Live

Mon, April 22 2013 3:46pm - Source: Under The Radar Magazine

Following their performance during Coachella's first weekend, where they performed a new song called "Be Brave," Modest Mouse recently took to the Fox Theater in Pomona where they played even more new material for those in attendance.

Watch Modest Mouse perform three new songs

Sun, April 21 2013 11:49pm - Source: Consequence of Sound

Modest Mouse have taken their sweet time to followup 2007′s We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank , but could this be the year we finally hear a new album?

Watch Modest Mouse Perform New Song "Be Brave" at Coachella

Fri, April 19 2013 7:37pm - Source: ArtistDirect

Modest Mouse , who had a pop breakthrough with "Float On," debuted their new song "Be Brave" at Coachella last week and footage of the performance has landed online.

Modest Mouse announce July UK tour – ticket details

Wed, April 17 2013 9:11pm - Source: NME

The US college rock band will be playing a series of headline dates in addition to their sets at T In The Park and Latitude festivals, kicking off their run of shows at Brighton Concorde 2 on July 8.

Coachella 2013 Friday: Blur, Modest Mouse, Grinderman, & More

Sat, April 13 2013 8:36pm - Source: Stereogum

"It's the homeland!" one of the girls on the hotel shuttle yelped as we neared the festival.

Coachella 2013 In Video: Blur, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Modest Mouse

Sat, April 13 2013 3:54pm - Source: Consequence of Sound

Coachella 2013 weekend one is in full swing, and not surprisingly, many of the best moments were captured on film and uploaded to YouTube.

The 405 meets Cold War Kids

Thu, March 21 2013 1:16am - Source: The Four Oh Five

California four piece Cold War Kids have long been critics favourites for their soulful take on indie rock.

Modest Mouse touring in July

Tue, March 19 2013 12:03pm - Source: CMU - Complete Music Update

American man-band Modest Mouse are playing a Britain-based live stint in July, and I bet you'd like to look at its dates.

Modest Mouse Announce July UK Tour Dates

Mon, March 18 2013 4:34pm - Source: Stereoboard

US indie outfit, Modest Mouse have announced they will return to the UK this summer for a handful of July live dates.

Modest Mouse London Show

Mon, March 18 2013 2:05pm - Source: ClashMusic.com

Modest Mouse have confirmed plans for a one off London show.

Modest Mouse Albums From Worst To Best

Wed, March 06 2013 7:17pm - Source: Stereogum

Modest Mouse is an easy band to take for granted.

Album Review: Johnny Marr – The Messenger

Wed, February 27 2013 5:20am - Source: Consequence of Sound

Tromping out on his own for the first time at the tender age of 49, erstwhile Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr' s solo debut The Messenger channels an urgent, effervescent verve driven by melodic Fender Jaguar riffs.

What He Said: An interview with Johnny Marr

Mon, February 25 2013 5:05pm - Source: Death + Taxes

One thing that's typically true of any generation of rock guitarists is that they usually enjoy basking in the spotlight of their greatness.

Top 10 Modest Mouse songs

Thu, February 21 2013 7:47pm - Source: Heartache with Hard Work

Mandatory disclaimer: these are simply my favorites.

Interview: Johnny Marr

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

Johnny Marr is a guitarist's guitarist, a modern-day icon of rock and roll, and a man who firmly believes that pop music can still be made with guitars.

Alt-J, Editors, Modest Mouse added to Open'er Festival bill

Thu, February 14 2013 10:23pm - Source: NME

Alt-J and Editors have been added to the bill of this year's Open'er festival in Poland , as have Modest Mouse and Skunk Anansie.

Modest Mouse For Open'er

Thu, February 14 2013 7:44pm - Source: ClashMusic.com

Modest Mouse are amongst the latest names to be confirmed for Polish festival Open'er.

Johnny Marr On His New Solo Album, Some Old Band Called The Smiths, And Why He Can’t Stop Joining Other People’s Bands

Thu, December 27 2012 5:43pm - Source: Stereogum

Johnny Marr is, without question, one of the nicest guys in rock and roll.

Interview: Big Boi

Mon, December 10 2012 5:24am - Source: Consequence of Sound

You've previously mentioned that the way you worked with Modest Mouse on their album affected how you approached making Vicious Lies. How so?

"I Went Much Further Than I Ever Thought I Could": Johnny Marr Interviewed

Tue, November 27 2012 10:40am - Source: The Quietus

Four years back, on this very spot, I found myself reviewing a best-of compilation called The Sound Of The Smiths.

Firefly Music Fest day 2 in pics (Modest Mouse, Polica, Cults, Charles Bradley, Lupe Fiasco, Cake & The Killers)

Tue, July 24 2012 8:46pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

The Firefly Music Festival continued in Dover, DE on Saturday (7/21) with sets from Modest Mouse, Polica, Cults, Charles Bradley, Lupe Fiasco, Cake, The Killers, and more.

Felice Bros released LP (MP3), playing shows, including one w/ Modest Mouse before Firefly; Ian opening for Conor Oberst

Thu, July 19 2012 6:01pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

The Felice Brothers just released a new collection of songs titled God Bless You, Amigo , which comprises 8 traditional songs and 12 originals that the band have written over the years but never released.

Beck, Fiona Apple, Modest Mouse, Passion Pit, Phantogram & more

Fri, July 13 2012 8:45pm - Source: Under The Radar Magazine

Randall's Island, situated in the East River just between Queens and The Bronx, was at one time home to an asylum, an orphanage, a potter's field, a juvenile reform school, and a rest home for Civil War vets.

Modest Mouse playing Wellmont Theatre before Firefly Fest

Mon, July 09 2012 4:23pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

Gay Fish...He wants to be on Keeping Up With The Kardashians. ...

Modest Mouse's Isaac Brock Makes Fun Of Metallica Fans

Wed, June 27 2012 10:54pm - Source: Prefix Magazine

Performing this past weekend at the Metallica curated Orion Festival + More festival in Atlantic City, Modest Mouse had some harsh words for fans of the metal veterans.

MODEST MOUSE HAD A TERRIFIC TIME PLAYING AT METALLICA’S ORION MUSIC + MORE FEST

Wed, June 27 2012 9:36pm - Source: Metal Sucks

Modest Mouse played Governors Ball (pics, setlist) after Orion Fest, added to Firefly Music Fest

Tue, June 26 2012 5:46pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

After playing Orion Fest in Atlantic City on Saturday (6/23), Modest Mouse made their way to Randall's Island on Sunday (6/24) for another NYC-area festival, Governors Ball. As mentioned, Modest Mouse's set at Orion was plagued by a weak sound system and an uninterested crowd, but at Governor's Ball where they fit in better (playing alongside Fiona Apple , Beck, Devendra Banhart and more), both the band and the crowd were way more enthusiastic.

Atmosphere, Beck, Chromeo, Explosions in the Sky, Fiona Apple, Kid Cudi, Major Lazer, Modest Mouse, Passion Pit, Santigold: Governors Ball 2012: Report Card

Tue, June 26 2012 4:21pm - Source: Prefix Magazine

Governors Ball is the music festival for people who don't like music festivals.

The Governors Ball 2012 Recap: A Tale Of Two Days

Mon, June 25 2012 7:58pm - Source: Idolator

This weekend marked the second rolling of The Governors Ball Music Festival, and this year the event was wisely expanded to two days and to a bigger NYC island.

Orion Fest streaming online (Metallica's full albums sets, Modest Mouse & Lucero included)

Fri, June 22 2012 11:32pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

"knee-slapping? you are very easily amused. and gay. ... weekend reading: David Lowery's response to an NPR intern (on the subject of stealing music) (6) Anonymous wrote: http://www.wesle... Melvins, Hammerhead, Gay Witch Abortion & Seawhores to play Lit Lounge (!) as part of an art show (13) otto wrote: retardist is right!...

Watch: Documentary About Modest Mouse's Second Album 'The Lonesome Crowded West'

Fri, June 22 2012 7:55pm - Source: The Playlist

Long before Modest Mouse became guest stars on " The O.C. " ( remember that? ) and best-selling Grammy nominees, they were just another Northwest indie rock band, but they showed tremendous promise from the start.

A Must-See Indie Rockumentary

Wed, June 20 2012 9:49pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

For better or worse, Pitchfork has a reputation for celebrating obscurity in music.

Headliners: P4K Debuts Modest Mouse Documentary

Wed, June 20 2012 12:56pm - Source: All Things Go

The online mag debuts a 45-minute documentary on the making of Modest Mouse's seminal album, The Lonesome Crowded West , as part of their Pitchfork Classics series.

a history of modest mouse

Tue, June 19 2012 11:41pm - Source: hearsay

Interviews with Isaac Brock, Eric Judy, Jeremiah Green, Dann Gallucci, Doug Martsch, Calvin Johnson, Phil Ek, Rich Jensen, Chris Takino, Scott Swayze, Elliott Smith, and Pat Graham.

Modest Mouse: Modest Mouse's 'The Lonesome Crowded West' Subject Of Pitchfork Doc (Video)

Mon, June 18 2012 10:35pm - Source: Prefix Magazine

The "Pitchfork Classic" series is pretty self-explanatory, and the album explored this time around is Modest Mouse 's 1997 album The Lonesome Crowded West.

Modest Mouse: The Lonesome Crowded West

Mon, June 18 2012 4:12pm - Source: Pitchfork Media

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