December 2, 2009

Nominations for the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards have been announced, and there are definitely some surprises in the bunch. To be nominated, the music in question had to have been released between October 1, 2008, and August 31, 2009. Some highlights among the nominees, in alphabetical order:     Neko Case (2): Best Contemporary Folk...

Heks Orkest, the new band featuring guitarists Keeley Davis (Sparta, ex-Engine Down/Denali) and Cam DiNunzio (ex-Denali), bassist Jonathan Fuller (ex-Engine Down/Denali), drummer Ed Trask (Avail) and vocalist Dave Grant (ex-Action Patrol), have announced a handful of shows scattered throughout the East Coast next spring. Dates below: Fri. 2/5 Richmond, VA @ Richmond Renaissance –...

Reel Big Fish have announced that they’ll be playing three holiday shows in Southern California dubbed "The Winter Informal." They’ll also headline the KEDJ-sponsored Ultimate New Years Eve Block Party in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Dec. 31. HOLIDAY SHOWS: 12/27 – Hollywood, CA @ House of Blues 12/28 – Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues...

Kill Brand will release the Zack Merrick Collection featuring clothing that incorporates photographs shot by the All Time Low bassist. Kill Brand founder Jonathan Smith explained: "Zack and I were friends first, and he has always supported Kill Brand. I was looking at his computer one day and I said, ‘This picture is so sick...

The lineup for the To Write Love On Her Arms annual acoustic show, "Heavy And Light," has been revealed. Mat Kearney, Aaron Gillespie of Underoath and the Almost, Bryce Avary of the Rocket Summer, Stephen Christian of Anberlin, Aaron Marsh of Copeland, Zach Williams, Damion Suomi and poet Anis Mojgani will perform. The show will...

WE THE KINGS are on an emotional roller coaster. While they’re bummed they’ll be winding down the Glamour Kills Tour with their buddies All Time Low, they’re stoked that their sophomore full-length, Smile Kid, is finally set to drop next week. And although their current tour is about to end, that doesn’t mean WTK are...