5 reasons why you totally shouldn't—and absolutely should—start a band
Today’s music sucks. It’s a sentiment being shared by both grizzled middle-aged parents who sold their Sub Pop singles club releases to pay for their ungrateful kids’ college education and by irresponsibly jaded folks in their early 20s who demand the planet’s clocks and calendars should stop somewhere around 2005-2006, “when things were better.” Here’s...
Dresses release new video for “Blew My Mind”
Portland indie-pop duo Dresses have premiered the music video for their song “Blew My Mind.” The pair released their debut album, Sun Shy, in September via SideOneDummy Records. You can watch the video for “Blew My Mind” below. Let us know what you think. Dresses are currently on tour with The Limousines and Mona. Check...
“Nativ is at a halt. No shows, no album details, no new songs”—Phil Druyor on state of the band
Phil Druyor of Nativ (Formerly Attack Attack!) posted a statement on the band’s Facebook page, and it's all bad news. The singer stated that the band has come to a full halt following a physical altercation between members: “As it stands at this very moment, Nativ is at a halt. No shows, no album details, no...
Video Premiere: Beartooth, "Go Be The Voice"
Beartooth released their new debut EP, Sick, as a free download in July, and have since been making waves with their videos for “Pick Your Poison” and “I Have A Problem.” Today, check out the video for track two, “Go Be The Voice,” exclusively on APTV and tell us what you think. http://content.bitsontherun.com/players/qxQMNxbw-4xyI4C0D.html
Vampires Everywhere! change name, release demo
Vampires Everywhere! announced that they have changed their name to The Killing Lights. The band will be entering the studio in 2014 to record their debut album for Century Media Records. Read a statement from Michael Vampire: “I would like to personally welcome you to the new chapter in my life “The Killing Lights”. As...
EP Premiere: Forever Came Calling / Family Thief Split
Forever Came Calling and Family Thief are set to release their split EP via Pure Noise Records next week on November 19. Listen to the upcoming release, which features two new songs from each band, exclusively here on AltPress and tell us what you think! PRE-ORDER
States announce new album, 'Paradigm;' reveal art, tracklist, release date
States have announced that their upcoming sophomore album, Paradigm, will arrive arrive Dec. 3, and will be self-released. A followup to the group's debut, Room To Run, first released in 2011 then re-released last year by Tooth & Nail, Paradigm was recorded in Nashville, Tenn. and funded earlier this year by a successful Kickstarter campaign. Fronted by ex-Lydia member Mindy White,...