New essay on Record Store Day: "The concept is good hearted, but the current practice is abysmal"
An interesting new take on the practice and celebration of Record Store Day from Patrick McEachnie of The 1st Five laments the co-opting of the holiday from major labels as well as the price points at which some of the limited vinyl is placed. Here's a snippet: “As we approach another rendition of Record Store Day,...
Watch Dan Young (This Providence) perform "In Or Out"
Dan Young of This Providence recently performed a new song titled “In Or Out.” The band's new, self-released EP is due out next month; we first told you about it here.
Chris Kamrada (There For Tomorrow) filling in on drums for the Dangerous Summer
There For Tomorrow drummer Chris Kamrada will be filling in behind the kit for the Dangerous Summer on the band's upcoming European tour, according to TDS guitarist Cody Payne: Chris Kamrada from There For Tomorrow will be drumming for The Dangerous Summer on our upcoming UK/Europe tour. So excited! — coda payne (@codapayne) March...
Pussy Riot were doing devil's work, according to head of Russian Orthodox Church
(Photo: Andrey Smirnov/AFP/Getty) A new update on the ongoing story of Russian feminist punk group Pussy Riot, a group in which members are currently incarcerated and awaiting trial on charges of hooliganism for a Feb. 21 performance at Cathedral of Christ the Saviour: Patriarch Kirill, head of the Russian Orthodox Church, has come out and claimed the three...
Set Your Goals plan to record full-length with Chad Gilbert (New Found Glory)
According to the video interview below, Set Your Goals will be recording their next full-length with New Found Glory guitarist Chad Gilbert producing. The band recently recorded a pair of new songs with Gilbert, who's produced albums by A Day To Remember, Fireworks, Trapped Under Ice and others.
Before You Exit writing music with Patrick Stump
Orlando, Florida's Before You Exit is writing new music with Patrick Stump, according to their twitter feed:
Watch the Maine perform "Saving Grace" live
The Maine has released a new live video for “Saving Grace,” a song from their new album Pioneer. Check it out below.
Gameface post teaser video
Gameface have created a Facebook page and posted a teaser video in anticipation of their previously announced reunion show.
Premiere: Stick To Your Guns "Diamond" album preview
Stick To Your Guns' new album Diamond, comes out Mar. 27 via Sumerian Records, and we're pleased to bring you this exclusive sneak preview of the entire album. Additionally, the band wrote up a statement they'd like to share with all of you: “Well well well… This is one of those inner battle moments that you...