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First Installment Out Feb. 7
Jan 25, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
Math rock instrumentalists Battles have revealed that the band is set to release a four-part 12'' vinyl collection called Dross Glop. More
Should Have Taken the Elevator
Sep 07, 2011
By Mike Hilleary
If you've ever fallen down a flight of stairs you'll probably share some sincere empathy for the poor stuntman who volunteered for the music video for Battles "My Machines." More
Performers Also Include Cut Copy, Beach House, Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks, Friendly Fires, Empire of the Sun, Battles, and others
Jul 26, 2011
By Margot Cooper Gruen
Today, Treasure Island Music Festival announced their 2011 lineup. More
Follows Band Curated I’ll Be Your Mirror Festival
Jul 11, 2011
By Christopher Roberts
As previously announced, British trip-hop legends Portishead will be curating and headlining ATP's I'll Be Your Mirror festival in Asbury Park, New Jersey, October 1 and 2. More
Performed "Futura" Off Gloss Drop
Jun 17, 2011
By Lauren Barbato
The post-rock outfit gave a thrilling performance of "Futura," off their recently released Gloss Drop. We have the vid. More
Gloss Drop Officially Arrives Tomorrow, June 7
Jun 06, 2011
By Lauren Barbato
3VOOR12 is offering a free stream of Battles' Gloss Drop the day before its official U.S. release. More
May 09, 2011
By Mike Hilleary
With their much anticipated Mirrored follow-up Gloss Drop scheduled for release on June 7, Battles have unveiled a semi-NSFW video for their track "Ice Cream." More
Dates Begin April Fools Day
Mar 02, 2011
By Laura Studarus
Battles are hitting the road in support of forthcoming album Glass Drop. We have the dates. More
New Album To Be Released In June
Feb 25, 2011
By Mike Hilleary
Post-rockers Battles have announced a release date for the long awaited follow-up to their critically acclaimed debut Mirrored. More
Showcase Material From Sophomore Album
Jul 28, 2010
By Laura Studarus
In anticipation for their upcoming sophomore album (no release date as of yet!) Battles is getting out of the studio and onto the stage for exclusive shows in New York and London. We have the info. More
Featuring Belle and Sebastian, Portishead, Sonic Youth, Animal Collective, and More!
Jun 16, 2009
By Kyle Lemmon
If that Warp Records box set wasn't enough, the label's sister company Warp X has something else to offer music fans. The independent Sheffield film production company is preparing for the release of their fourth film, the DIY concert documentary entitled All Tomorrow's Parties. All Tomorrow's Parties puts a lens on the cult music festival of the same name on September 23rd. More
Interviews
Jul 01, 2007
By J. Pace
Scheduling mishaps. They happen. For example, one might prepare a set of questions for a phone interview with Battles bassist/guitarist Dave Konopka only to have them answered via email by Battles drummer John Stanier. The result is just as informative—until you get to the questions about John Stanier, of course. Then things get silly. More
Reviews
Jun 06, 2011
By Kyle Lemmon
The cover art to Battles' second album, Gloss Drop, is quite strange, even considering the type of music this avant-garde/experimental rock band has assembled in its short history together. A mountain of pink, melting silly string is shot in hyper close-up. At first, it just seems like a pisstake, but once the listening begins, the photograph's deflated playfulness sets in as a visual premonition. More
