Exclusive: Jimmy Eat World launch new website, "In The Van With Jimmy Eat World"
Jimmy Eat World have launched a new site, called “In The Van,” which will be a live-updating social stream documenting the band's tour of their homestate, Arizona, using Vine videos, Q&As and behind the scenes photos and video. Well, provided they don't get caught in the desert without Wifi! Check out the first post here,...
Liferuiner announce 'Future Revisionists' Canadian release tour with Being As An Ocean
Toronto's Liferuiner have announced their Canadian release tour in support of Future Revisionists, their new album for InVogue Records out on June 4. Their labelmates in Being As An Ocean will open all dates, while Prophets will join the tour from June 5-9. Tour Dates: Thurs May 30 – Calgary, AB – The New Black Fri...
NK, New Politics opening on Fall Out Boy's 'Save Rock And Roll' tour
Fall Out Boy announced that NK (formerly North Korea), New Politics (one of our 100 Bands You Need To Know) and Chicago local Hollywood Holt will be opening on their spring Save Rock And Roll tour. Each show will feature only one of the openers. View the NK and New Politics dates, below. NK 5/21 Pittsburgh, PA The Stage AE...
Mike Abiuso (The Venetia Fair, ex-the Gay Blades) releases "Shake The Graves" cover for charity
Mike Abiuso (pictured left with the Gay Blades), current guitarist of The Venetia Fair and Boston local, has released a reinterpretation of “Shake The Graves” by his former band, the Gay Blades, to benefit Boston's One Fund. One Fund supports those affected by the recent bombings in Boston. Watch the lyric video (featuring revamped lyrics)...
The Waiting Room launches YouTube Channel
AP friends The Waiting Room, a live series filmed at Sam Pura's Panda Studios, have launched a YouTube channel, thewaitingroomtv, showcasing their series. The videos, which have premiered here on AltPress since season one, are now more accessible and sharable. Watch the third session of season two which features The Story So Far, below:
Yellowcard to release 'Ocean Avenue' acoustic album
Yellowcard have addressed rumors about releasing an acoustic version of their 2003 album Ocean Avenue via Twitter. “[W]e had a better plan to tell you,” the band stated. “But its true.” According to the tweet, more information will follow. If you’ve seen the “leaked” news about ‘Ocean Avenue Acoustic’, we had a better plan to tell you,...
Song Premiere: Battleghost, "Habitats"
Check out an exclusive single stream from Richmond, VA pop-punk quartet Battleghost. “Habitats” is found on their latest effort, Don’t Be A Hero, set for release on May 11. The band have launched a CD/t-shirt bundle in anticipation of the EP. Tour Dates: 5/11: The Canal Club | Richmond, VA 5/12: House Show | Washington...
Make Do And Mend and the Flatliners announce split 7-inch
Make Do And Mend and the Flatliners have announced a split 7-inch on Rise Records limited to 500 copies, available for pre-order on MerchNow. The release date is June 18. Check out the track listing followed by a preview of a song from each party below. SIDE A: Make Do And Mend 01. Don’t 02....
The Appleseed Cast involved in van accent; raising funds via Bandcamp
The Appleseed Cast were involved in a van accident on Wednesday, May 1 that has left them the band uninjured, but with more than $8,000 worth of damages, including a destroyed trailer and much of their gear. The band have offered their new album Illumination Ritual on Bandcamp for $15-or-more donations that will go toward...