Vinnie Caruana (The Movielife, I Am The Avalanche) to release solo EP
Vinnie Caruana has announced that he will release his first solo EP in early 2013 via I Surrender / Run For Cover Records. The former Movielife frontman said of the EP, “I really felt like I owed this to myself and to all the people who have supported my music for so long. I won't...
Flyleaf announce departure of vocalist Lacey Sturm
Flyleaf have announced that their upcoming album New Horizons will be the last to feature their vocalist of 10 years, Lacey Sturm. Sturm (née Mosley) will be replaced by Kristen May, formerly of Vedera. Read a statement from the band on bassist Pat Seals and Sturm on her leaving, below: As Flyleaf begins this new...
The Venetia Fair launch album Kickstarter
The Venetia Fair have launched a Kickstarter for a pending future album. The band hopes to raise $8,000 through the crowd-funding website and are offering backing incentives ranging from a digital copy of the album or a merch bundle to a week on tour with the band or its members' pinky fingers (estimated delivery time...
Owl City, Neon Trees to open Maroon 5's North American arena tour
On Monday, Maroon 5 vocalist and “The Voice” judge Adam Levine announced that Owl City and Neon Trees will be opening on M5's upcoming North American tour in support of their new album Overexposed. DATES: February 13 – Columbus, OH – Schottenstein Center February 14 – Detroit, MI – Palace Of Auburn Hills February 16 –...
Fall Out Boy's Andy Hurley joins FOCUSEDxMINDS
Milwaukee-based straight edge band FOCUSEDxMINDS announced on September 30 that former Fall Out Boy drummer Andy Hurley has joined the band: “We're excited to welcome our friends Andy (Earth Crisis, ex-Enabler) on drums and Matt Wes (ex-Noose) on bass. New LP in early 2013. 6131.” FOCUSEDxMINDS plan to release a new LP in early 2013.
P.O.S. premieres "Get Down" video
P.O.S. has premiered his new video for “Get Down” via Consequence Of Sound. Check it out below: Last week, the rapper announced that emergency dialysis has forced him to cancel his North American tour with Bad Rabbits.
Yellowcard announce 2013 European Tour dates
Yellowcard have announced that they will tour in Europe at the beginning of 2013 with The Blackout and Like Torches. Check out the tour admat and dates below: January 21 – Minsk, Belarus – Republica Club February 2 – Kiev, Ukraine – Bingo Club February 3 – Moscow, Russia – Milk Club February 4 –...
Bayside - Covers - Volume 1
Bayside Covers – Volume 1 When it comes to cover albums, half the battle is picking the right songs. While many artists prefer to tackle Top 40 hits (note to all bands: The world does not need more “Call Me Maybe” covers), Bayside have never really been the type to ride the coattails of what’s...
Mark Hoppus stars in new 5-second film 'Time Travel Phone'
Mark Hoppus has starred in a new 5-second film titled Time Travel Film. According to the website, 5-second films were first created in spring of 2005 after Brian Firenzi was “disappointed by so many 5,400-second films.” They explain further that the rules are simple: 2 seconds of beginning titles, 5 seconds of film, 1 second for end...