Robert Downey Jr. to reprise Iron Man role in next two 'Avengers' films
Today Marvel announced that Robert Downey Jr. has signed on to play Iron Man in the next two Avengers films. Besides his three Iron Man films, Downey also played the billionaire-turned-superhero in last summer's The Avengers. Joss Whedon is returning to write and direct The Avengers 2 which is scheduled to begin production in March 2014 and open in theaters May 1,...
Defeater stream new song, "Rabbit Foot"
Defeater are streaming “Rabbit Foot,” the second single from their third studio album, Letters Home. The continued concept of a working class family living in post-WWII America will be out on July 16 via Bridge Nine Records. The band will be supporting it on the Vans Warped Tour from July 11 to August 4. All pre-orders...
Austin Carlile (Of Mice & Men) no longer affiliated with Aspire And Create clothing brand
Austin Carlile, frontman for Of Mice & Men, released a statement earlier today regarding his separation from the clothing brand Aspire and Create. Carlile attributes his departure from the company to “creative differences” and “other unforeseen circumstances”. The singer also added that he will be focusing all of his attention in the next few months on...
The Amity Affliction drummer in surgery due to Warped Tour injury
The Amity Affliction's drummer Ryan Burt was injured during their Portland, Oregon set on Warped Tour a few days ago. He was hit in the eye with a piece of his drumstick and is being replaced by Chad Hasty from Glass Cloud. The band are expected to return to the tour in Pomona today. The...
Facebook launches "Video On Instagram"
Facebook has announced that it will bring video to Instagram, the popular photo sharing service which the company acquired last year for $1 billion. In an apparent effort to compete with the Twitter-owned Vine video sharing app, Instagram will integrate video sharing into its current photo feed. The updated service will become available for both...
Premiere: Echosmith, "Cool Kids"
Echosmith, by far the youngest group from our 2013 100 Bands You Need To Know special, have been keeping busy this year touring with Owl City and hitting the road now on Warped Tour. They also recently put out a free, three-song Summer Sampler featuring the song “Cool Kids,” which explores a very relatable topic for many...
August Burns Red release new song "Provision"
August Burns Red have released a new song titled “Provision.” The band recently played the song at Warped Tour this year. Their upcoming album, Rescue & Restore, is due out on June 25 via Solid State Records. You can pre-order the album on MerchDirect and iTunes now. Check out their video for “Provision” below. If you aren't...
The Postal Service make television debut on 'Colbert'
The Postal Service stopped by The Colbert Report last night for a special performance and interview, marking their debut television appearance. After discussing topics such as the origin of the group's name, Jenny Lewis's Toys”R”Us Kid beginnings, and the prospects of a sophomore album, the band proceeded to perform their classic hit “Such Great Heights.” Additionally, the...
Apart stream new song, "Oak Island"
South Carolina's Apart have released the first song off their sophomore album, due out later this summer on Mayfly Records. Check out “Oak Island” from A Bright And Clever Hell streaming below. The band recently announced their addition to the Fest 12 lineup in Gainesville, FL (taking place Oct 31 – Nov 3).