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)

Interpol add London show on March 23rd

Interpol to play special Xfm show in London at Shepherds Bush Empire on March 23rd. Tickets are on sale now.

Interpol play Conan

Interpol will be performing 'Lights' on the Conan O'Brien show tonight (Feb. 3rd). The show airs on TBS in the US at 11pm eastern.


Update: Here's the video from The Audio Perv.

Myspace interview with Paul in Australia

Last Call with Carson Daly tonight

Another performance on Last Call tonight. Don't know if it's more from The Greek or something new, but it won't be a repeat of the stuff already shown.

Update: Just asked about it, and it will be 'Evil' from The Greek Theatre.
lastcallcd - @Interpolnews @Interpol It is more footage from the concert at the Greek. They perform the song Evil. It's going to rock. Set them DVRs!

And here's the video from The Audio Perv.

Video Interview with Sam

IOL Musica has a video interview with Sam in Portugal. (Thanks PQSM)

Live at Williamsburg Music Hall

Interpol contest at SuperGlued

Enter the contest and win a chance to meet the band, and other prizes.

Daniel interviews

Ultimate Guitar talks with Daniel. (Thanks sfive)
Straight and The Province also have interviews.