October 21, 2005

Today, Oct. 21, is the two-year anniversary of the death of Elliott Smith. Smith reportedly took his own life in the early hours of Oct. 21, 2003, and his loss to pop music–and music as a whole–is still felt worldwide. If you‘ve somehow avoided the life and times of one of pop music‘s most gifted...

Odds are, you probably already have your tickets for the Saves The Day/Senses Fail co-headlining tour (and if you don‘t, what the hell is wrong with you?). But if you‘re looking for a good way to get psyched up for the show, check out Senses Fail performing "Rum Is For Drinking, Not For Burning," "Lady...

Victory Records‘ resident Irish-punk septet, the Tossers, have been added to the World Series pre-game festivities tomorrow, Oct. 22, in Chicago. The band will be entertaining for free outside Gate Three at U.S. Cellular Field from 4:15 to 7:15 pm, so even if you didn‘t get some coveted White Sox/Astros tickets, you can still head...

Nitro Records are sending a pair of their young guns out on the road together, in No Trigger and Crime In Stereo. Both bands recently wrapped recording of their respective Nitro debuts; CIS‘s is called The Troubled Stateside and will be out early 2006, NT‘s has been dubbed The Beast, and will also be unleashed...

The Militia Group have announced the newest addition to their stable of rock: Los Angeles quartet Controlling The Famous. The band will record their TMG debut this December, with an early 2006 release date penciled in. The band are said to draw influences from both the San Diego and Washington, DC scenes equally, with...

Facedown Records artist Symphony In Peril have announced that they are calling it quits. The statement from the band reads as follows: "After almost four years, two full length recordings, and many shows, we as Symphony in Peril have decided to call it quits. This was a completely mutual decision between all members, and...