Paul Banks to release new solo album

Pitchfork has the news of a new solo album from Paul: "Interpol frontman Paul Banks released a solo album in 2009 under his alter ego Julian Plenti, titled Julian Plenti Is... Skyscraper in 2009. Now, he's at work on a new solo album for Matador that may or may not be released under the Plenti moniker. It's due later this year."

Interpol in New Orleans (April 26th, 2011)

A few of my cell phone photos from the Interpol show at House of Blues in New Orleans last night.

Interpol on Carson Daly tonight

Can't make it to New Orleans tonight for the Interpol show? Well then tune in to Last Call with Carson Daly tonight for 2 more performances from Interpol. The show airs on NBC at 1:35am eastern/12:35am central, right after Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.

Update: They aired 'Rest My Chemistry' and 'Barricade' from the Oct. 23rd, 2010 show at the Greek Theatre. Paste magazine has the video.

Coachella webcast

YouTube will have a live webcast from the Coachella Festival this weekend, so we should be able to watch Interpol's set on Friday night. They are scheduled to play from 7:25 - 8:15pm pacific time. Channel 1 will be the normal show, and Channel 3 will be the Lynch version.

Update: Interpol will be working with David Lynch and others at Coachella. More details about their special performance at Matador Records.

Update 2: There will be a repeat of the Interpol webcast at 8:30pm pacific tonight (April 16th).

6 more US shows this Summer

July 6th - Cincinnati, OH (Bogarts)
July 13th - Washington, DC (9:30 Club)
July 15th - Atlantic City, NJ (Borgata Music Box)
July 18th - Cleveland, OH (House of Blues)
July 22nd - Indianapolis, IN (The Vogue)
July 25th - Detroit, MI (The Fillmore)
Buy presale tickets here.

Interpol 2011 remix EP for Record Store Day

According to the list posted at Sunrise Records, there will be an Interpol 2011 remix vinyl EP released exclusively for Record Store Day on April 16th.

Update: Looks like this release will be a 12" with remixes of 'Try It On'. No listing for it on the US or UK RSD list, but it's on the list in The Netherlands and mentioned for Mexico. (Thanks PQSM)

Update 2: According to Rise Bristol, it will be on red vinyl and limited to 300 copies.

Update 3: Interpol have posted the details (and a free download of the Salem remix) on their news page - "We’ll be releasing a Limited Edition 12” Vinyl-only Remix EP on April 16th as a celebration of Record Store Day in Europe. The Remix EP will receive a North American release in the later part of the summer. The EP features remixes of “Try It On” by Salem, Ikonika and Banjo or Freakout."

New Interviews

San Antonio Current, Newsreview and Alibi interviews with Sam.
Guitarist interview with Daniel.
Issue #8 of Fashion Music Style has an interview with the band.

Surprise in Leeds

Guess what finally made its way back to the Interpol setlist tonight in Leeds, England? The Specialist! Not a mistake, not kidding.

New US Spring tour dates added

May 6th - Asbury Park, NJ (Paramount Theater)
(Interpol pre-sale 3/15 - Live Nation pre-sale (Password: CONCERT) 3/17 at 10am - Public on sale 3/18 at 10am)

May 7 - Providence, RI (Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel)
(On sale March 18th at noon)

May 8th - New York, NY (Terminal 5)
(Sickday pre-sale (password: Sickday) 3/17 at 9am - Public on sale 3/25 at noon)

New dates for Mexico & Europe

May 28th - Barcelona, Spain (Primavera Sound Festival)
May 30th - Rome, Italy (Atlantico Live)
June 1st - Istanbul, Turkey (Küçükçiftlik Park)
June 3rd - Nurburgring, Germany (Rock Am Ring)
June 5th - Nuremburg, Germany (Rock Im Park)
June 7th - Athens, Greece (Thea Akropolis)
June 9th - Crans Pres Celigny (Caribana Festival)
June 10th - Venice, Italy (Heineken Music Jammin Festival)
June 12th - Aarhus, Germany (Northside Festival)
June 28th - Mexico City, MX (Palacio De Los Deportes)
July 1st - Guadalajara, MX (Telemex Auditorium)
July 2nd - Monterrey, MX (Banamex Auditorium)
Aug. 7th - Portugal (Festival Sudoeste)
Aug. 10th - Budapest, Hungary (Sziget Festival)
Aug. 11th - Prague, Czech Republic (Open Air Festival)
Aug. 12th - Piestany, Slovakia (GrapeFestival)
Aug. 18th - 20th - Austria (Frequency Festival)
Aug. 19th - Cracow, Poland (Coke Live Music Festival)
Aug. 20th - 21st - Hellendoorn, Netherlands (Lowlands Festival)
Aug. 20th - 21st - Leipzig, Germany (High Field Festival)
Aug. 23rd - Glasgow, Scotland (O2 Academy)
Aug. 24th - Aberdeen, Scotland (Music Hall)
Aug. 26th - Leeds, England (Leeds Festival)
Aug. 27th - St. Cloud, France (Rock en Seine)
Aug. 28th - Reading, England (Reading Festival)
Sept. 2nd - 4th - Stradbally, Ireland (Electric Picnic)

New interviews

Afisha - Russian interview with Paul. (English translation)
MTV - Sam goes record shopping (video).
The Independent - My Fantasy Band: Sam Fogarino.
520 - Swedish interview with Sam.
Gaffa - Danish interview with Sam in Vancouver. (English translation)
Gaffa - Danish interview with Sam. (Englsh translation)
Gimmie Indie - Interview with Sam.
(Thanks PQSM and Nathy)

Daniel's picks for SXSW

Interpol on 'Interpol'

Interview with Paul & Daniel

Arte has an interview with Paul and Daniel. You can watch it in either French or German. You can also watch a live performance of 'Success' (no date or venue given).
(Thanks PQSM)

Dave Pajo leaves Interpol

Dave Pajo has decided to leave Interpol, effective immediately. Brad Truax is your new Interpol bassist. Read the full announcement on the Interpol website. Thanks to Dave for doing a fantastic job! You will be missed. Best of luck to you in all future endeavors. (Thanks AndytheCurefan)

Alan Cross interviews Sam

Free 3 song Tour EP

School of Seven Bells opening on US Spring tour

Just asked Ben about the US Spring tour, and he's confirmed that they will be opening on that leg, too. Very happy that I'll get to see them at least twice more.

"@sviib - @Interpolnews we just confirmed the spring US dates with @Interpol. Gonna be fun -B"

Salt Lake City cancelled

Update from Interpol on the postponed Salt Lake City show: "We regretfully announce that we will not be able to reschedule the recently postponed Salt Lake City show. We’ve examined our forthcoming schedule and cannot find an opening to return to SLC to play this concert. We were looking forward to the show but unfortunately illness took its course and now we have to cancel it. Please accept our profound apologies. Ticket refunds are available at all points of purchase while tickets purchased online will automatically be credited back to those credit cards. Sincerely, Interpol"

Daniel interview on CD101 today

From Brian Philips: "My interview with Daniel Kessler of Interpol airs today at 12:30 (on CD101)" There are also details on the CD101 website on how to win tickets to the Columbus, OH show, and a contest to "Intern with Interpol".

New interviews

The Star interviews Daniel
Chicago Tribune interviews Daniel
Phoenix New Times interviews Sam (full interview here)
Colorado Daily interviews Daniel
Lazy-i interviews Sam
Rock Candy interviews Daniel
VMusic has a video interview with Paul
New University interviews Sam
One Stop Dayton interviews Daniel
ASU State Press interviews Daniel

Interpol live at Falls Festival in Lorne

From Triple J - Interpol live at The Falls Festival in Lorne, Australia (Dec. 31st, 2010)

'Lights' (Alan Moulder Radio Edit)

Listen to the new Alan Moulder Radio Edit of Interpol's 'Lights'. Single to be released on March 21st. (Thanks Cuppajoe)

Salt Lake City show postponed

From 24Tix: DUE TO A MEDICAL EMERGENCY, TONIGHT'S INTERPOL PERFORMANCE HAS BEEN POSTPONED. RESCHEDULED DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON.

Statement from Interpol: We have to postpone tonight’s concert in Salt Lake City due to one of us being ill and unable to perform this evening. We are very disappointed by this postponement and hope to be able to make up this date in the near future. We apologize profusely for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding with this situation. Please hold on to your tickets and keep checking with the box office for updates. Our apologies, SLC. Sincerely, Interpol

Update: It was Sam who was ill. Hope you're feeling better now, Sam!

Martin Gore at Interpol in Santa Barbara

Interpol had a very special guest at their show in Santa Barbara on Feb. 4th - Mr. Martin L. Gore of Depeche Mode! (Thanks @Chrissayface)