Don’t Try This At Home: Bad lessons we've learned from songs
Lyrics are often highly metaphorical and definitely not meant to be taken literally. But sometimes that’s where your brain goes, and man do some artists have some rotten advice to give. Here are some instructions and actions we hope you don’t take and habits you probably shouldn’t form. CONTRIBUTORS: [RC] Rachel Campbell [SH] Scott Heisel...
Allison Weiss, Jenny Owen Youngs to release split 7-inch
Allison Weiss and Jenny Owen Youngs will release a split 7-inch soon via Asbestos Records. The label said the split will be available for pre-order tomorrow on their Facebook. The split is the next release in the label's Double Exposure 7″ Series. Check out their website tomorrow for more details.
Song Premiere: Tyler Daniel Bean, "Year Of The Snake"
Burlington, VT songwriter Tyler Daniel Bean made his magazine debut earlier this year when we named him one of AP's 100 Bands You Need To Know In 2013. Now, with the upcoming release of his new 7-inch, Bean's making his way onto the site with the premiere of “Year Of The Snake.” Everything You Do...
Born Without Bones announce sophomore album, stream new single "Bad Habit"
Born Without Bones have announced their their J. Robbins-produced sophomore album Baby will be released on July 16. Pre-orders have launched here. The second single called “Bad Habit” is streaming below on Bandcamp. Bad Habit by Born Without Bones
Andrew W.K. attempts 24-hour drumming record, streaming live now
Andrew W.K. is attempting to set a new world record today by drumming for 24 consecutive hours during the O Music Awards. Additionally, the Jonas Brothers have agreed to kick off the “Live Music Day Festival,” the world’s largest online and mobile music festival, taking place exclusively during the live awards event, beginning June 19, 2013 at 7...
“I want to bring unity back within the music scene:” Jake Luhrs and Beau Bokan give Heart Support
Vocalists Jake Luhrs of August Burns Red and Beau Bokan of Blessthefall are spending their summers headlining Warped Tour, but the frontmen have made a goal to support their fans, as well. Three years ago, Luhrs launched Heart Support, a nonprofit organization built on a foundation of faith. It is a welcoming, online community that...
Shy, Low stream new song, "Absence"
Shy, Low have debuted a new song titled, “Absence.” The band's upcoming album, Binary Opposition, is set to be released on June 25 via Spartan Records. Fans can purchase the album through digital retailers and on 12″ vinyl. Pre-orders for the vinyl edition are on sale here. Stream the track below and let us know...
Set It Off to release "Partners In Crime" video tomorrow
Set It Off will release a new video for “Partners In Crime” featuring Ashley Costello (New Years Day) tomorrow. The band's debut album, Cinematics, is available in stores and online now. Fans can catch the video premiere on Equal Vision Records' official YouTube channel. Check out the teaser below and tell us what you think!...
Vans Warped Tour 2013 expand "Best Day Ever" and "Reverse Daycare" parent programs to all dates
This Father's Day, the Vans Warped Tour stop in Portland, OR did something new: dads were allowed into the festival for free with their ticket-holding children. It was a hit all around, so for the rest of the tour, the program has been expanded and modified (eligible for either parent now–mom too!). “We’ve been noticing...