JB Brubaker's (August Burns Red) top 5 holiday albums
With the release of progcore outfit August Burns Red's holiday album, Sleddin Hill: A Holiday Album, today via Solid State, guitarist J.B. Brubaker was kind enough to share his top 5 holiday albums with AltPress.com, which you can find below. From crooners to punk-rockers, Brubaker knows how to bring the holiday jams to your winter festivities....
Video Premiere: Palisades, "Disclosure"
Today we've got a brand new video from Palisades for their song “Disclosure.” The track comes from the band's I'm Not Dying Today EP, which came out on Rise in February. Check out the video above, pick up the record on iTunes and let us know what you think in the comments. http://content.bitsontherun.com/players/mpQEq33B-4xyI4C0D.js
Album Premiere: We Are The Union, 'You Can't Hide The Sun"
Out Tuesday Oct. 16 is the new record “You Can't Hide The Sun” by ska-punk band We Are The Union, but Alt Press has the whole album ready for you to hear early. On the happy-go-lucky 11 tracks streaming below, the band present a trumpet-filled follow-up to their 2010 album Great Leaps Forward. Availalbe vinyl...
Song Premiere: Great Lakes USA, "Rambling Dudes Forever"
Today's new track “Rambling Dudes Forever” is from Allston, Mass's own Great Lakes USA. This furious new song is off of their upcoming record Live Fast, Die Whenver, recorded by Jay Maas (No Trigger, Defeater, Energy, The Stereo State). It's scheduled to drop Nov. 6 (Election Day, dudes) on three vinyl variants (brown, transparent red...
Interview: All Time Low’s Zack Merrick talks about his new clothing line, Amerrickan
Zack Merrick isn’t just the bass player for All Time Low (whose new album, Don’t Panic, comes out today). He’s also a kick-ass designer for his own tee and accessories line, Amerrickan, distributed by Kill Brand. We caught up with Merrick while he was prepping for ATL’s World Triptacular global release event for Don’t Panic...
Hostage Calm's 'Please Remain Calm' digital download $5 for today only
Hostage Calm's sophomore full-length album, Please Remain Calm, can be purchased from Bandcamp for $5 today only (Oct. 9).
Sleeping With Sirens premiere "Roger Rabbit" video
Sleeping With Sirens have debuted a new video for “Roger Rabbit.” The track is featured on the band's latest EP, If You Were a Movie, This Would Be Your Soundtrack. Check out the video below and tell us what you think! Get More: www.mtvu.com
Global Citizen Festival (Foo Fighters, Neil Young, the Black Keys) raises $1.3 billion for charity
Last week's Global Citizen Festival in New York City, which welcomed 60,000 attendees and featured performances from Foo Fighters, Neil Young, the Black Keys, raised an astounding $1.3 billion in charitable commitments. Festival founder Hugh Evans wrote a blog on the subject of awareness meeting action that can be read here. An excerpt from the Huffington Post details...
The Summer Set post Brazil tour update
The Summer Set have posted a tour update featuring footage from the Next Generation Fest in Brazil. The band's latest album, Everything's Fine, is available now. Check out the video below.