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"what's a vingle?", you ask. that's what we said. apparently, it's a high quality mp3 single and a high-res video bundled up into one sweet smelling package. so now that we've got that sorted out...we've got a vingle for "hang them all". if you head on over to the beggars group website. CLICK HERE, for a mere 97 cents (US), you can own the video for "hang them all" and the song. it's quite the bargain.

we also are super excited to announce that we will be playing with the one and only, black keys, on august 7th at mccarren pool, in brooklyn, ny. did we say that we are super excited? oh yeah, we are. it's gonna rule!

right now, we're still on tour. we've got 8 more north american shows before we head on over to europe. thanks to everyone who's come out to the shows so far. all of our remaining tour dates are on the shows page .

that's all for now.

we've got all sorts of news for you!first off, we have a new video for "hang them all". jonnie ross directed it, and we love it. we hope you'll love it, too. you can check it out on our website (ta...

we've got a new video. it's directed by jonnie ross. we like it. we hope you like it too. check it out!

Tomorrow, April 19, music lovers from Memphis to Melbourne will unite to celebrate a vital global institution: the independent record retailer. Yes, this Saturday marks the inaugural Record Store Day, and with it comes all manner of free swag, contests, red hot exclusive releases, in-store performances, DJ sets, signings, meet-and-greets, and other assorted hoopla.

With so many goodies and so much going down at spots around the world, it may be tricky getting a handle on just what you can expect tomorrow. Keeping that in mind, Pitchfork has assembled a little Record Store Day highlight reel. Read on, friends, and start gathering that allowance/beer/trust fund money. You're going to be buying some records tomorrow! (And, we sure hope, buying records many other days this year too.)

The list of participating stores can be found here.

First, of course, there are the exclusive releases, several of which you've already read about in these pages. Stephen Malkmus and Matador will serve up the "Cold Son" 10", Vampire Weekend whipped up that "A-Punk" 7", and Death Cab for Cutie, R.E.M., Built to Spill, and the Black Keys each have their offerings as well.

What's more, Merge will issue copies of a free split 7" featuring exclusive tracks from Destroyer and Wye Oak to participating stores, and Beggars will also make available a

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it's been quite a busy week here for us. we started off in nyc on monday and recorded an acoustic session at sirius radio and our record, walk it off, came out in the UK. then on tuesday the record came out in north america, we played and in-studio at WNYC, and an in-store at the virgin megastore. on wednesday, we "rawked out" on conan o'brien (check out the video below) then hurried back home so we could kick off tour at first avenue on thursday with birthday suits and white denim (who both totally rule with an iron fist). then on friday it was off to chicago for a most spectacular show at the meto. and last, but most certainly not least, we headed on over to detroit rock city for a show on friday night. thanks to everyone who came out to the shows this week! we had a blast!

right now we are up in lovely toronto. we have s ashow tonight at the opera house. later this week we'll be in montreal, burlington, boston, new york, and brooklyn (our friends from MSP, vampire hands will be playing at the new york and brooklyn shows...which we're super excited about). we're looking forward to seeing all you beautiful people in those beautiful cities!

in other news, we're finally getting our online store updated! you can now buy t-shirts from us online (and soon there will be all sorts...

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(NOTE: this post was intended to be read in the voice of wayne campbell from "wayne's world")it's been quite a busy week here for us. we started off in nyc on monday and recorded an acoustic session ...

Photos by Stacy Schwartz

Dressed to the nines in collared shirts, sweater vests, and, okay, some t-shirts and jeans, Tapes 'n Tapes began their tour in support of the recently released Walk It Off in their hometown of Minneapolis last night. Their First Avenue set saw support from White Denim, who'll accompany the Tapes on their entire North American tour, and the Birthday Suits.

Catch the pastel-fond quartet at venues throughout North America and Europe this spring.

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