January 1, 2013

EP Premiere: Mark Rose (formerly of Spitalfield), 'The Sound Of A Turnaround'

Since the send-off of scene favorites Spitalfield, frontman Mark Rose reinvented himself with 2011's Wonderful Trouble, his debut full-length that had more in common with jazzy pop than emo-rock. His latest release, the Sound Of A Turnaround EP, finds the Chicago singer-songwriter remembering more of his roots, while embracing his newfound sultry side at the same...

Video Premiere: Warhound, "Next Level Demonstration 2013"

Check out the reckless new music video from Chicago's Warhound for “Next Level Demonstration 2013” (directed by Fly Kite Media). This is the band's second music video to date, following the wildly successful “No Love,” which also premiered on AP. In addition to “Next Level Demonstration 2013,” you can stream their entire Hardstyle: 2009-2012 Demonstration Collection...

Song Premiere: Liferuiner, "Dreamcatcher"

We're excited to ring in the new year with a debut from Toronto hardcore unit Liferuiner. “Dreamcatcher” is the first single off Future Revisionists, their forthcoming album set for a spring release to be supported by an extensive world tour. Witness the five-piece expand on 2011's acclaimed melodic-leaning Sons Of Straight Edge EP below.

UPDATE: Escape The Fate plan Spring 2013 release; free show support artists announced

UPDATE: January 1, 2013 at 10:50 a.m. EST Escape The Fate have announced the support artists for the January 6  free show at The Roxy noted in the original post below. Support artists will include As Thick As Thieves, Eyes Set To Kill and a DJ set from former Attack Attack! vocalist Caleb Shomo (performing...

UPDATE: Lostprophets frontman charged with sex offenses against children, to remain in custody

UPDATE: January 1, 2013 at 10:34 a.m. EST According to the latest report from BBC News, Watkins appeared in Cardiff court via video from Parc Prison in Bridgend, South Wales yesterday (December 31.) He and the two women charged in conjunction with him have been further remanded in custody and will face another hearing on...

A Conversation with Say Anything’s Max Bemis (Part Two) - On Perma, fatherhood and songwriting

Max Bemis is one of the hardest-working musicians in the business. Besides gearing up to release All My Friends Are Enemies: Early Rarities on January 22, he is recording the debut Perma album with his wife/bandmate, Sherri DuPree-Bemis. “We’re not treating [the band] like a side project; we’re treating it like a full-on band,” Bemis...