October 9, 2011

Under The Covers: Silverstein vs. the Dillinger Escape Plan

You think it’s hard to write an original song? Try finding a cover song that hasn’t been done before—it’s harder than you think. That’s why we bring you Under The Covers: Each week, we’ll pit two bands who have covered the same source material against one another, and it’s up to you to decide who comes out on...

Former Weezer bassist Mikey Welsh dies

Mikey Welsh, the bassist for Weezer between 1998 and 2001, died unexpectedly yesterday. He was 40. No further details are known at the moment; a post on Welsh's official Facebook page states: “We are deeply saddened to announce that Mikey Welsh passed away unexpectedly today. He will forever be remembered as an amazing father, artist, and...

The Make cover Empire Of The Sun, offer free download

The Make have posted their cover of Empire Of The Sun's track, “Walking On A Dream”. Fans can download the cover for free here. Check out the Make performing “Walking On A Dream” below and tell us what you think!

Deafhaven announce tour with Russian Circles

San Francisco, CA's Deafhaven (Deathwish Inc.) have announced they’ll be touring this November with experimental post-rock trio Russian Circles. Dates are as follows. Wed/Nov-02 –    Houston TX      Fitzgerald's Downstairs Thu/Nov-03 –    Denton TX       Rubber Gloves Mon/Nov-07 –    New Orleans LA  One Eyes Jacks Tue/Nov-08 –    Atlanta GA      The Earl Wed/Nov-09 –    Newport KY      Southgate House...