Web Exclusive: A conversation with Death Cab For Cutie's Chris Walla
A decade ago, DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE were just another band from sleepy Bellingham, Washington, making their way through the rigors of their formative years. After frontman Ben Gibbard recorded the You Can Play These Songs With Chords cassette, he organized some band members together and began to play shows, including a spot with Harvey...
Heavens break up; Matt Skiba "might be working on solo record"
Heavens, the short-lived post-punk side project for Alkaline Trio frontman Matt Skiba and former F-Minus bassist Josiah Steinbrick, have announced their demise via a MySpace bulletin.
"Sorry, that’s just the way it’s going down," said Steinbrick.
He goes onto say that Skiba may be working on a solo record; "I’m not really positive...
Dave Hause (The Loved Ones) to record solo record
The Loved Ones’ frontman Dave Hause will be recording a solo record in 2009.
Judging by his top friends, you can probably count on influences like Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Joe Strummer, Patty Griffin and Johnny Cash.
If recent history is any indication of where Fat Wreck Chords’ frontmen generally have their solo...
Dillinger Escape Plan replace drummer
Dillinger Escape Plan has reportedly gone through yet another lineup change, according to this report. Drummer Gil Sharone has left the band and has already been replaced. Little information has been revealed on Sharone’s replacement, other than his first name: Billy. The band released Ire Works in 2007, with a new album tentatively expected in...
Minus The Bear members form R&B offshoot
Minus The Bear keyboardist Alex Rose and drummer Erin Tate have formed an R&B-pop side project called One : Fifteen.
You can check out three songs, including a guest appearance by P.O.S. on one track, at their fairly new MySpace page.
Horse The Band update; writing for new album; new label; DVD
Horse The Band have discussed some of their 2009 plans.
The band is about to sign with a new label, hinting, "It has other bands that we like and a super-legit history of other bands that we LOOOVE. Can you guess it?"
They’ve also begun writing for their next full-length and followup to...
The Carrier announce dates with Killing The Dream, Hostage Calm
The Carrier have outlined their touring plans for the next few months.
First, they’ll be in Europe tomorrow, most dates of which will find them with Killing The Dream and the Legacy. Then they’ll head back to the States for some dates with Hostage Calm and Rebuilt. They’ll then be joined by the Bonus...
Sum 41 recording for new 2009 EP
Sum 41 are currently in the studio recording a new EP due early 2009 according to Deryck’s recent blog.
The EP will be a follow up to their 2007 full-length Underclass Hero on Island.