Fleet Foxes (Sub Pop/Bella Union) have announce the release of their second album, Helplessness Blues, out May 3rd, 2011 with tour dates in North America, London and Europe.

They have made the title-track of the album available for download now via thier official website.

Image courtesy of Sub Pop! Records.

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“Helplessness Blues” by Fleet Foxes

Married indie-pop duo, The Submarines, are back April 5 with their third effort, Love Notes/Letter Bombs. Hear an exclusive stream of “The Sun Shines at Night”, plus download another album track, “Birds” here on Spin.

The couple will be on the road this spring including a stop at SXSW.

Image courtesy of Culture Bully.

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“Birds” by The Submarines

Barton Hollow, The Civil Wars’ debut album, was released on Tuesday, February 1st, 2011.

The album is currently #1 on the overall Top Albums chart on iTunes in the US!

AmazonMP3 is also featuring “Poison & Wine” for free download.

Lastly, The Civil Wars’ official website and merch store has launched! So, check out the spring 2011 Tour Dates. For those in Houston, you have the option of a 7pm showtime or a 9:30pm showtime on March 19th at McGonigel’s Mucky Duck.

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“Poison & Wine” by The Civil Wars