Searching for Sugar Man

I'm really looking forward to seeing "Searching for Sugar Man." The film is about singer-songwriter Rodriguez, who emerged in the '60s, but then soon fell into obscurity.

While many people in the United State never heard of him or believed he had died, Rodriguez was gaining a rabid following in South Africa. His anti-establishment lyrics resonated with people there during a time of Apartheid.

The film is both a musical and a mystery as it unravels the story of Rodriguez.

And, yes, vinyl fans there is a soundtrack coming from Light in the Attic.

Mark Your Calendars for Mountain Goats Album

The Mountain Goats have announced the release of Transcendental Youth on Oct. 2.

Merge says it will begin taking pre-orders July 23. What's intriguing is the record label says the advance orders will come with a special surprise.

I wonder what it could be.

Stay tuned to Merge to find out.

Cat Power Announces New Album

Cat Power’s first album of original material in more than six years is scheduled for a Sept. 4 release.

Matador is taking pre-orders for Sun, including a limited-edition, two-disc version on clear vinyl in an alternate gold foil cover. It also comes with a 7-inch record with two tracks not on the album.

Get a little taste of the upcoming album in this video announcement.

Gaslight Anthem LP Pre-Sale

The Gaslight Anthem’s fourth album, Handwritten, is available for pre-order on the Sideone Dummy Web site.

On blue vinyl, the album is $15 and is scheduled to be released July 24.

I’m big on this band, especially frontman Brian Fallon, who recently spent some time working on his side project, The Horrible Crowes.

He’s a terrific singer and songwriter whose gritty voice perfectly complements his barroom rock songs. This is the summer album that I've been waiting for.

Here’s the tracklist for the upcoming album:

1. 45

2. Handwritten

3. Here Comes My Man

4. Mulholland Drive

5. Keepsake

6. Too Much Blood

7. Howl

8. Biloxi Parish

9. Desire

10. Mae

11. National Anthem