The Darkness burst on the scene back in 2003. Being rock stars they did things too hard and too fast. One thing led to another and The Darkness were no more after two records. Luckily that was 2006 and time has a way to heal everything. Justin Hawkins is back and healthy and so is The Darkness.

The Darkness have returned with “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us,” the lead single off of their as yet untitled third album. Check out the animated video, created Thom Lessner and directed Ted Passon, above. You can download the single at The Darkness’ homepage.

More details about the new album will be announced shortly.

In even better news, The Darkness are touring America. The tour features the original lineup of front man Justin Hawkins, guitarist Dan Hawkins, Frankie Poullian on bass and Ed Graham on drums. The tour originally included one date in New York at Irving Plaza but due to demand, they added a second date. All dates below.

The Darkness Tour Dates

02/01 – Toronto, ON @ Phoenix
02/03 – Boston, MA @ Paradise
02/04 – New York, NY @ Irving Plaza
02/06 – New York, NY @ Irving Plaza
02/07 – Philadelphia, PA @ Trocadero
02/08 – Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
02/10 – Detroit, MI @ St. Andrews Hall
02/11 – Chicago, IL @ Metro
02/12 – Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
02/15 – Denver CO @ Summit
02/17 – Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues
02/18 – Phoenix, AZ @ Celebrity Theatre
02/19 – Hollywood, CA @ House of Blues
02/21 – San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore
02/23 – Portland, OR @ Roseland Theatre
02/24 – Vancouver, BC @ The Commodore
02/25 – Seattle, WA @ Neptune Theatre

The Kills have released a special “making of” video for “The Last Goodbye.” The video is a behind the scenes glimpse into the making of the video and features interviews by the band along with the Oscar nominated actress turned director Samantha Morton.

“The Last Goodbye” is off The Kills’ latest album, Blood Pressures. The song is a cool departure for the band, slowing things down for a bit and showing off their soft side.

You can view the original video below. “The Last Goodbye” single will be released as a limited edition 7″ picture disc as well as a 10″ via The Kills’ webstore on February 21, 2012 and digitally on February 14, 2012. The track list is after the jump.

In addition to that, The Kills are going on the road to celebrate their tenth anniversary. The tour includes a sold out stop in New York at Terminal 5 on February 11.

Check out the video directed by Giorgio Testi of The Kills as they prepared for their headlining show at London’s Brixton Academy above. All dates are after the jump.

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Cloud Nothings – “No Future / No Past” Official Video from Urban Outfitters on Vimeo.

That noise you are hearing is not an inner ear problem, it’s just Cloud Nothings. Cloud Nothings have released their sophomore record, Attack on Memory (review coming), and are settling in for a very busy 2012.

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Cloud Nothings – No Future No Past

Cloud Nothings are possibly unassuming but the man behind the project, Dylan Baldi, knows what he wants. Targeting Steve Albini to produce Attack on Memory made it known that Cloud Nothings were striving for an actual sound that connected rather than one that was cultivated.

If you’re not convinced, check out the video for “No Future/No Past” above. You can also stream all of Attack on Memory at Complex.

Cloud Nothings have also announced a slew of dates coming up. Check out the tour dates below.

Cloud Nothings Tour Dates

01/26 New York, NY – Studio at Webster Hall
02/16 Chattanooga, TN – JJ’s Bohemia
02/17 Atlanta, GA – The Earl
02/18 Birmingham, AL – Bottletree
02/20 Orlando, FL – Backbooth
02/21 Tallahassee, FL – Club Downunder
02/23 Houston, TX – Fitzgerald’s
02/24 San Antonio, TX – Ten Eleven
02/25 Austin, TX – Red 7
02/26 El Paso, TX – Lowbrow Palace
02/27 Tucson, AZ – Club Congress
02/28 Phoenix, AZ – The Crescent Ballroom
02/29 San Diego, CA – Soda Bar
03/01 Costa Mesa, CA – Detroit Bar
03/02 Los Angeles, CA – Echo
03/03 San Francisco, CA – Bottom of the Hill
03/05 Portland, OR – Holocene
03/06 Seattle, WA – The Crocodile
03/07 Vancouver, CA – The Media Club
03/08 Boise, ID – Neurolux
03/09 Salt Lake City, UT – Kilby Court
03/10 Denver, CO – Larimer Lounge
03/12 Kansas City, MO – The Riot Room
03/17 McAllen, TX – Simon Sez
03/20 Nashville, TN – The End
03/21 Louisville, KY – Zanzabar
03/22 Cincinnati, OH – MOTR Pub
03/24 Montreal, QC – Casa del Popolo
03/25 Boston, MA – Brighton Music Hall
03/26 Providence, RI – Fete Lounge
03/30 Philadelphia, PA – Johnny Brenda’s
03/31 Washington, DC – Red Palace
04/01 Baltimore, MD – Ottobar
04/02 Buffalo, NY – Ninth Ward @ Babeville
04/03 Pittsburgh, PA – Brillobox
04/04 Detroit, MI – Magic Stick Lounge
04/05 Cleveland Heights, OH – Grog Shop
04/06 Chicago, IL – Schuba’s Tavern
04/07 Columbus, OH – Outland Live

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Miike Snow‘s eagerly anticipated sophomore release is becoming that much closer to reality. We knew the album and more details were coming after Miike Snow teased us with “The Devil’s Work.” They promised a single and more info in January and they delivered.

Happy to You is the name of Miike Snow’s sophomore record. Happy to You will be released on March 27. While the track list is not known, we do have a new single from Happy to You.

Paddling Out by miikesnow

“Paddling Out” premiered over at Spin and it further whets the appetite for Happy to You. “Paddling Out” feels confident, a band understanding their strengths, not just as individuals but as a band. The touring and collaborating have paid off. There are rich textures and cresting beats to explore. The smooth vocals of Andrew Wyatt are balanced wonderfully over the undertow of music created by Christian Karlsson and Pontus Winnberg.

Even better than a new song is getting the chance to see Miike Snow in the wild. The band has announced a series of dates coinciding with their date at Coachella. Miike Snow will headline Terminal 5 on April 24. All dates below.

Miike Snow Tour Dates

03/23/12 -Miami, FL @ Ultra Music Festival
04/10/12 – Seattle, WA @ Paramount Theatre
04/11/12 – Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater
04/12/12 – Oakland, CA @ Fox Theater
04/14/12 – Indio, CA @ Coachella
04/21/12 – Indio, CA @ Coachella
04/24/12 – New York, NY @ Terminal 5
04/27/12 – Philadelphia, PA @ Electric Factory
04/29/12 – Boston, MA @ House Of Blues
05/01/12 – Toronto, ON @ Sound Academy
05/02/12 – Montreal, QC @ Metropolis Theatre

Santigold will be back in 2012 with a new album and tour dates. This is exciting news considering the promise of her 2008 self-titled debut. While she has made appearances here and there, the only thing we have heard from Santigold recently was “Go” which featured Karen O from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs.

Santigold – Unstoppable

While we don’t know if “Go” will appear on her sophomore release, we do know that it will be called Master of My Make-Believe. According to Santigold’s interview with V Magazine, she has worked with a slew of great people on the album. Dave Sitek from TV on the Radio, Nick Zinner from YYY, Switch from Major Lazer and celebrated producer/song writer Greg Kurstin who is a member of The Bird and The Bee.

Master of My Make-Believe should be released in 2012 considering her new tour dates and actually titling the album are promising indicators that it will see the light of day this year.

Things will be much clearer next week as Santigold has announced another date at the Music Hall of Williamsburg on January 16. Santigold announced a January 17 appearance at MHOW and that sold out quite quickly. Tickets for the January 16 date go on sale Friday, January 13.

Santigold will also be at Coachella.