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An Interview with Rebecca Foon and Jesse Paris Smith on Pathway to Paris
Oct 27, 2017
By Stephen Mayne
President Donald Trump can pull out of the Paris Agreement, but that doesn’t mean everyone else gives up so easily. This week we speak to musicians Rebecca Foon and Jesse Paris Smith who started Pathway to Paris as a way to bring music and climate experts together for a series of concerts. More
Kath Denies Allegations via a Statement from His Lawyer
Oct 24, 2017
By Christopher Roberts
When Alice Glass left Crystal Castles in 2014, it was clear that the relationship between Glass and the band’s cofounder Ethan Kath was fractured. Now Glass, who released her self-titled debut solo EP back in August via Loma Vista, has issued a lengthy statement on her website accusing Kath (real name Claudio Palmieri) of raping her, as well as emotionally and physically abusing her over the years. More
Tour Dates Supporting Marilyn Manson Also Announced
Aug 10, 2017
By Christopher Roberts
Alice Glass has released her first new song in two years, “Without Love.” It’s only her second solo song, following 2015’s “Stillbirth,” since leaving Crystal Castles in 2014. More
April 1 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Mar 01, 2017
By Laura Studarus
Crystal Castles is set to headline the 2017 edition of Isle of Light. More
First Album Not to Feature Alice Glass
Feb 29, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
Crystal Castles have announced some more tour dates/festival appearances and have promised that a new album is coming this spring. It’ll be their first without vocalist Alice Glass, who departed the band in 2014. But Ethan Kath has soldiered on without her and the album features a new singer named Edith Frances. More
Crystal Castles, Yuck, Fear of Men, HÆLOS, Micachu and the Shapes, Caveman, and More on List
Oct 20, 2015
By Christopher Roberts
SXSW (aka South By Southwest), the annual conference/festival in Austin, Texas, has announced the first round of artists to be performing during the music portion (there’s also film and interactive portions) in 2016 (its 30th year). The list is short on big names, but a huge part of SXSW is discovering new artists. More
First New Song Since Alice Glass' Exit From Band
Apr 17, 2015
By Mike Hilleary
Last October Crystal Castles’ Alice Glass announced that she would departing the band to pursue a new solo career. More
Band Breaks the News on Twitter
Oct 08, 2014
By Laura Studarus
After ten years and three albums, Crystal Castles have called it a day. More
Apr 26, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
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. More
New single “Affection” Out May 28
Apr 11, 2013
By Laura Studarus
Still on the road in support of last year’s III, Crystal Castles have confirmed a string of U.S. dates. More
Jan 09, 2013
By Mike Hilleary
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). More
Dec 12, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
Crystal Castles have delivered a naturally bizarre remix of their own (III) track “Pale Flesh.” Titled the hugsnotdrugs rmx, the cut’s skittering beats against feel oppressive against the ghostly vocals of Alice Glass. More
III to Street a Week Later
Oct 18, 2012
By Laura Studarus
Crystal Castles are taking that whole, “Leave ‘em wanting more” saying to an extreme. More
Also Reveal Tracklist to (III)
Oct 09, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
First thing’s first: the music video for Crystal Castles’ track “Plague” is downright creepy. More
Sep 26, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
After dropping plenty of teasers this year Crystal Castles have officially announced the release of (III), the follow-up to their 2010 self-titled album. More
New Album Drops This Fall
Jul 26, 2012
By Laura Studarus
In support of their forthcoming third album (due out sometime this fall…ooh mysterous!) noisy electro-pop duo Crystal Castles are hitting the road. We have their full run of dates. More
Possibly Included On Upcoming New Album
Jul 25, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
Crystal Castles have debuted a brand new track this morning called “Plague.” More
Third Album Possibly Out This Summer
Jun 15, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
This past weekend in Manchester, England skuzzy electronic duo Crystal Castles brought their chaotic live show to the Parklife Festival, delivering a new and an as-of-yet-untitled song. More
Feb 22, 2012
By Mike Hilleary
Though currently hard at work on a new album slated for release sometime this year, electro-punk outfit Crystal Castles have unveiled a gothy music video for their 2010 track “Suffocation,” featured on their self-titled sophomore album. More
Start Your Weekend Off With a Bang
Dec 10, 2010
By Laura Studarus
Crystal Castles is capping off their year with a stop at Jimmy Kimmel Live tonight. More
Duo Hits the Road March 2nd
Oct 21, 2010
By Laura Studarus
The duo are set to hit the road March 2nd on a tour that will take them from coast-to-coast. More
Cut From Sophomore Album, Out Earlier This Year
Oct 08, 2010
By Laura Studarus
Electro-punk darlings Crystal Castles continue their assault of shouts, effects, and fire-laden assault in new video, “Baptism.” We have the video. More
Self-Titled Second Album is Out Now
Jun 22, 2010
By Kyle Lemmon
Ontario electro-drag punks, Crystal Castles, just released a great video for their dance single, “Celestica.” Frontwoman Alice Glass pouts in a graveyard and musical partner, Ethan Kath, smears mud on his face. There are also a few creepy kids playing violins. We have the video. More
Reviews
Aug 17, 2016
By Charles Steinberg
It’s hard to figure out how to feel about music when you don’t know how you feel about the people making it. When an artist’s image is in disrepute and integrity in question, does this preclude true appreciation of the work he or she creates? More
Nov 29, 2012
By Austin Trunick
Alice Glass and Ethan Kath of Crystal Castles, are feeling the weight of the world, and III is their response. More
Aug 08, 2009
By Lorraine Carpenter
No amount of rain or cloud could’ve obscured the beauty of Chicago’s Grant Park on the first day of Lollapalooza, which despite less than welcoming conditions drew tens of thousands of mostly happy, mostly well-behaved music fans. On day one we caught Fleet Foxes, Crystal Castles, Of Montreal, and Depeche Mode. More