January 4, 2014

APTV News (week of Dec. 30, 2013)

APTV Nashville correspondent Philip Obenschain (@pobenschain) brings you the APTV News report for the week of Dec. 30, 2013.

Memphis May Fire post first studio update

Memphis May Fire have posted the first studio update for their new album, due out this spring. See how drums are coming along with drummer Jake Garland in the video below!   This past October, AP caught up with vocalist Matty Mullins and guitarist Kellen McGregor to discuss the band's follow-up album to 2012's Challenger and how the...

Listen to three individual solo tracks from members of Manchester Orchestra

Three new solo tracks from three separate members of Manchester Orchestra are now streaming. You can check out the new tracks here. The new songs will be featured on the upcoming 3xLP compilation from Fadeaway Records. Manchester Orchestra's Andy Hull, Robert McDowell (aka Gobotron) and Chris Freeman (aka Alaska) are all featured on the compilation.  All proceeds from the...

Balance And Composure release "Tiny Raindrop" B-side

As as thank you to fans for a great 2013, Balance And Composure have released a a stripped-down, B-side version of “Tiny Raindrop”. “Tiny Raindrop” is the second single from the band's latest album, The Things We Think We're Missing. You can check out both the B-side and a statement from the band below.  “Thank you to everyone for making 2013...

Manners stream new album, 'Pale Blue Light'

Connecticut-based melodic hardcore band Manners have released their new full-length album, Pale Blue Light, on Morsecode Recordings. They'll headline a hometown record release show tonight with Mountain Man, Foreign Tongues and Heavy Breath. It's streaming below and available for download on Bandcamp. Pale Blue Light by Manners

Jimmy Eat World perform "Night Drive" live for the first time

Jimmy Eat World performed “Night Drive” live for the first time last month at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey. It's from 2004's Futures, which was released on Interscope Records. A fan filmed pretty decent footage of the debut, which can be seen below on YouTube:

Twitpicks: January 4, 2014

Many musicians are constantly connected with fans, just like we are with friends and family, via their various social media accounts (Vine, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook, to name a few.) With photos often being a key part of their updates, there are naturally always a few that stand out amongst the rest. Check out what...