Rock Band DLC For Week of 6-5-2012

Florence and the Machine

While next week’s Rock Band DLC may not have a given highlight per se, most will likely find that indie darlings Florence + the Machine are the standout amongst what will be available. Fans will be pleased to know that “Dog Days Are Over“, the second single from their debut album Lungs, is the track that has been selected from the group. In addition to them, you have alternative rock from Cracker, as well as some progressive rock from Australian rockers Midnight Oil.

So get your hipster glasses out, crack open a can of Pabst Blue Ribbon, and savor the details for next week’s Rock Band DLC below!

Harmonix kicks off June’s Rock Band Music Store releases with a selection of three singles that assure there’s something for everyone when the tracks drop on June 5th.

“Teen Angst (What the World Needs Now)” from alternative rock group Cracker kicks things off. The single comes from the band’s 1992 self-titled debut record, and peaked that year at number one on the Billboard’s U.S. Modern Rock Tracks.

When Florence + the Machine released their debut record, Lungs, in 2008, it quickly became one of the year’s most popular releases. “Dog Days Are Over,” the multi-platinum second single from Lungs, hits the Rock Band Music Store on June 5th.

Finally, Australia’s Midnight Oil makes their debut in Rock Band with ”Power and the Passion” the first single from the critically acclaimed 1982 record, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.

Available on Xbox 360, Wii and PlayStation®3 system (June 5th, 2012):

• Cracker – “Teen Angst (What the World Needs Now)” X

• Florence + the Machine – “Dog Days Are Over” O

• Midnight Oil – “Power and the Passion” O

Tracks marked with “O” feature support for keyboards; tracks marked with “X” will offer Pro Guitar and Pro Bass expansions for $0.99 per song.

Price:

$1.99 USD (160 Microsoft Points ™, 200 Wii Points™) per song
$0.99 USD (80 Microsoft Points™, 100 Wii Points™) per song for eligible Pro Guitar/Pro Bass upgrade

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