Codeine Velvet Club, the new musical project composed of The Fratellis’ Jon Lawler and singer/songwriter Lou Hickey, will play their first-ever US shows this March. They are slated for five performances at this year’s upcoming South By Southwest Music Conference in Austin, TX. Dates are below.
Directly following their appearances at…
In continued support of Fantasies, Metric announces a short run of headlining dates this March on the west coast (see below for details). This summer, Metric will tour as part of the traveling Lilith Festival, which will make stops nationwide. Other participating acts include Mary J. Blige, Norah Jones, Tegan…
Buoyed by the success of standout single “Gold Guns Girls,” Metric’s smash-hit album Fantasies makes a triumphant return to the Billboard Top 200 at #162. This is the first time the album has appeared on the chart since its debut nine months ago.
In continued support of Fantasies, the band…
It’s an exciting day if you love rock music and are going to KROQ’s Almost Acoustic Xmas today. Especially because if you didn’t have a ticket before, some really good seats were released! You can buy tickets for night 1 here and night 2 here. In addition, set times have been…
The best winter concert festival of the year is coming along. That’s right, it’s almost time for KROQ’S ALMOST ACOUSTIC CHRISTMAS! This year, on Saturday December 12th (BUY TICKETS) and 13th (BUY TICKETS) at the Gibson Amphitheatre, you’ll get to see the best rock bands out there from AFI to…
Japanese DJs, 80kidz, have added their touch to Metric’s hit “Help I’m Alive.” Having already created remixes for CSS, Simian Mobile Disco, Phenomenal Handclap Band, Dan Black, and more, 80kidz now partner with Metric. Take Metric’s original and add 80kidz’ catchy synth loops and bouncy drums and you have a…
Metric and virtual world IMVU are joining forces to offer Metric fans from all over the world a new way to experience the band. The official Metric storefront launches today in one of IMVU’s interactive 3D rooms. IMVU members can go to http://www.imvu.com/shop/metric to buy Metric music that they can play in…
The newest and previously unheard Metric remix is now available on The Hype Machine. This is the first time that The Hype Machine has ever given away a free download and Metric is very proud to be involved! For your FREE download of “Sick Muse” (Adam Freeland Remix) head over…
Last night, Metric, Phoenix and the Soft Pack made up one the best lineups of the year for a concert (that wasn’t a festival) when they played the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. Unfortunately, we weren’t there but a few awesome people with cameras were and they took some awesome photos and videos. Check it all out inside.
Metric were interviewed and performed “Help I’m Alive” on Last Call with Carson Daly. Check it out inside.
Serj Tankian, a Grammy Award winner and one of rock’s most unconventional frontmen, will perform Elect the Dead Symphony — a very special orchestral interpretation of Tankian’s critically acclaimed solo debut Elect the Dead — for two very special live shows to take place this summer. Tankian will recreate Elect the Dead…

