Song Premiere/Download: Man Overboard, "Dump Me" build your own B-Side contest
AltPress is excited to unveil the winner of Man Overboard's “build your own b-side” contest, Jake Mcelfresh, who performs under the name Front Porch Step. For the contest, Man Overboard released their instrumental 2011 b-side, “Dump Me,” and asked artists for their spin on the song. You can stream both Front Porch Step's and Man Overboard's versions...
This Is Hell stream new EP, 'The Enforcer'
Long Island thrash/hardcore hybrids This Is Hell are streaming their new EP, the Enforcer, below courtesy of Property of Zack. Officially out tomorrow, you can pick up a copy from I Surrender Records. Tour Dates: 02/20/13 – Honolulu, HI @ Hawaiian Brian’s 02/23/13 – Brisbane, AUS @ RNA Showgrounds (w/ Soundwave) 02/24/13 – Sydney, AUS...
The Maine release fourth studio update video
The Maine are currently in the studio working on their fourth full-length album release. The band's latest album, Pioneer, is available now. Fans can watch the Maine's fourth studio update below. Let us know what you think!
Exclusive: Sainthood Reps sign to No Sleep Records, new album expected out by fall
AP can exclusively announce that Long Island quartet Sainthood Reps have signed to No Sleep Records. The band plan to release a new album via the label either this summer or fall. Of their signing, No Sleep owner/presdent Chris Hansen says, “Ever since I saw Sainthood Reps play in late 2011 at the final Felix...
The Lead - Brand New Calamity: If downloading won’t kill labels, maybe the post office will
With the explosion in file-sharing on the internet and the incremental obsolescence of the CD, traditional models for purchasing music have been hit hard in the last decade. But for years, a steadfast dedication to buying music the old-fashioned way—on vinyl and cassettes—has helped indie-music labels stay afloat. A recent change in the process of...