Explosions at Boston Marathon leave several injured, two dead
[Photo: CNN] According to the Reuters, two explosions near the finish line of the Boston Marathon have turned the large-scale sporting event into a site of panic with as many as 23 people left injured and two dead. “The explosions occurred at about 2:45 p.m., more than two hours after the first of the race's...
I Am Empire (Tooth & Nail) perform acoustic version of "Blackout"
I Am Empire recently performed an acoustic version of “Blackout,” which you can watch below. It's found on the band's latest album, Anchors, available now on Tooth & Nail Records.
Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Mosquito
Yeah Yeah Yeahs Mosquito Karen O was the undisputed It Girl of the New York rock revival by the time Yeah Yeah Yeahs hit the streets with their first album, Fever To Tell, in 2003. A decade later, after taking four years off between releases, can the Yeahs reclaim their rightful place at the forefront...
Track By Track: Allison Weiss, 'Say What You Mean'
Allison Weiss will release her upcoming album, Say What You Mean tomorrow (April 16) via No Sleep Records. Today, exclusively on AltPress, Weiss gives you an intimate look inside her newest songs. Read on to learn more from Weiss about her writing process and what the new songs mean 1. “MAKING IT UP” Sometimes this thing...
Alkaline Trio releasing ‘Agony & Irony' deluxe edition vinyl
Alkaline Trio have announced a deluxe vinyl reissue of their sixth studio album, Agony & Irony, complete with a 2XLP triple panel gatefold and 16-page music sheet/lyric booklet. Pre-orders have launched via Shop Radio Cast. The expected release date is June 4. Vinyl Info: – Lacquers created by Lucky Lacquers – Triple Panel Reverse Cardboard Gatefold...
The New Regime (current drummer for Nine Inch Nails and Paramore) preview new album, 'Exhibit A'
Ilan Rubin, member of Angels & Airwaves and current drummer for Nine Inch Nails and Paramore, is gearing up to release his third album under the moniker the New Regime. Check out a preview of Exhibit A below in anticipation of its May 7 digital release.
Song Premiere: The Wonder Years, "Dismantling Summer"
It's here! We've seen the excitement The Wonder Years stirred when they announced this premiere, and we're very happy to now unveil “Dismantling Summer,” the fourth track from the band's upcoming album, The Greatest Generation. The record is set to release May 14, and you can pre-order it now. Catch The Wonder Years main stage...
The needle and the (financial) damage done: 10 items you must buy on Record Store Day
Okay, sure, we could write a scathing editorial on how Record Store Day has lost the plot. A day originally created to celebrate the wonder that is the independent record store has been mercilessly co-opted by labels both major and indie, looking to flood the marketplace with a substandard (and wildly overpriced) product, and many...
Preview Escape The Fate's new album, 'Ungrateful'
Escape The Fate's fourth studio album won't be out until May 14, but you can get an early preview of Ungrateful over at Amazon. They've already released two music videos in anticipation of the release, one for “You're Insane” and another for the title track.