Cleveland rock club Grog Shop celebrates its 20th anniversary
Cleveland Heights, Ohio, rock club GROG SHOP started out the same way a band (or even AP) does: Some likeminded people get an idea, find the means to execute said idea, cross their fingers and hang on for dear life. For the past two decades, the Grog has cultivated strong relationships with bands, booking agents...
Hidden Hospitals (ex-Damiera) release remix, announce EP 002
Hidden Hospitals have released “Controlled Chaos VL RMX” on Spotify and iTunes. The band have also announced their new EP, prepared for an October 30 release.
Interview: Amanda Palmer on happiness, telltale fish hearts and viking funerals
Today marks the release date for singer/songwriter, punk-cabaret chanteuse and aesthetic workaholic AMANDA PALMER’s new solo album, Theatre Is Evil. With the backing of her wicked trio the Grand Theft Orchestra and the expertise of producer John Congleton, Palmer has created a bombastic vision that jumps over the top rope of the pretentiousness ring while...
Hydra Head Records to shut down in December
Releasing albums from the likes of Botch, Converge, Neurosis and Agoraphobic Nosebleed, seminal metal label Hydra Head has announced it will stop releasing new albums as of this December. From there, they plan to remain open to maintain their back catalog so they can pay off the debts they are in. Currently, the label is seeking...
The Hold Steady announce new shows
The Hold Steady have announced new shows, dates can be seen below. Fri 28th Sep 2012 Madison, WI Live On King Street – Majestic 5 Year Anniversary Celebration United States On Sale Sat 13th Oct 2012 Columbia, SC Jam Room Music Festival United States On Sale Sun 14th Oct 2012 Chapel Hill, NC Cat's Cradle...
As I Lay Dying premiere new song "A Greater Foundation"
Below you can listen to a new As I Lay Dying song called “A Greater Foundation.” The track comes from the band's impending sixth full-length, Awakended, which is due out September 25.
Texas In July release new song "Bed Of Nails"
Below you can stream a new Texas In July track, “Bed Of Nails.” The song can be picked up on iTunes now and comes from the band's upcoming self-titled album, which can be pre-ordered here.
Chris Wollard And The Ship Thieves stream new song "Dream In My Head"
Stream a new Chris Wollard & The Ship Thieves song “Dream In My Head” here. The band's newest album, Canyons, is due out November 6 on No Idea.
NOFX - Self Entitled
NOFX Self Entitled This review originally ran in AP 291. It’s sort of expected that we’ll get a new NOFX album every three years (seriously, since 1997’s So Long And Thanks For All The Shoes it’s been like clockwork), and on it, there will be a bunch of decent-to-good songs, a few great ones and...