Torche sign to Relapse Records
Torche have signed to Relapse Records. The band are currently at Pinecrust Studio in Miami with bassist Jonathan Nuñez producing the album and Converge’s Kurt Ballou mixing it. The record will be the band’s follow-up to 2012’s Harmonicraft. “We’re looking forward to working with a label that has stood the test of time while continuing...
Death Cab For Cutie bassist makes giant portrait of Marshawn Lynch out of Skittles
Yeah, this is a fun one: Nick Harmer, bassist for Death Cab For Cutie, is a huge Seattle Seahawks fan; so much so that he made a massive portrait of running back Marshawn Lynch entirely out of Skittles (Lynch loves skittles). Check out an image of the portrait below. You can check out more photos...
Listen along to AP #308 featuring Of Mice & Men, We Are The In Crowd, Anthony Green and more
Our March 2014 issue: AP 308 features our first-ever Of Mice & Men cover story as well as articles on ††† (aka CROSSES) and We Are The In Crowd. Listen along as you check out our “A day in the life of Anthony Green” photo special, our Echosmith and the Summer Set fashion special and meet this month’s AP&R and...
Blink-182, Of Mice & Men, Issues, more to play Reading and Leeds festivals 2014
The next batch of bands have been announced for the Reading and Leeds Festivals in the UK, and some of our favorites are playing. Reading will be held August 22-24 at Richfield Avenue; Leeds will be held August 22-24 at Bramham Park. You can check out the full lineup (announced so far) for each festival below....
Speedy Ortiz - Real Hair EP
Speedy Ortiz Real Hair EP In case you were living under a rock last year and missed Speedy Ortiz’s breakthrough album, Major Arcana, here’s what’s up. Speedy Ortiz are a sludgy indie-rock band who toe the line between meandering guitar riffs and perfect pop songs. Sadie Dupuis’ deadpan vocal delivery and subversive lyrics liken her...
The Color Morale’s Garret Rapp on authenticity–"Will our music culture always be fueled by gimmick?"
As many of you know, I’ve lived on the road the last five years as a full-time touring artist and vocalist for the Color Morale. I’ve spent most of that time with an ear to the ground watching trends come and go, while always trying to maintain authenticity in who I am and what I’m...
InDirections stream new song, "Surface"
InDirections have premiered a new single titled, “Surface.” The band's forthcoming album, Clockworks, is set to be released on Feb. 25 via InVogue Records. Pre-orders are available on MerchNOW and iTunes. Fans can stream the track below. Leave us a comment with your thoughts! In addition, the band's upcoming tour dates can be seen below....
XO premiere "Sweet" video
XO have just released their debut album, Heart. The record was released on Rory Records, an imprint of Equal Vision. Heart is available for purchase on iTunes, MerchNOW and in stores. In addition, the band premiered a new video for “Sweet” on PureVolume. Fans can check out the video below. Let us know what you...
Artist Vs Poet release "Where I'm Gonna Be" for free download
Artist Vs Poet have released a new studio demo for “Where I'm Gonna Be.” The final version appeared on the band's latest EP, Sleep. Fans can download the track for free here. Leave us a comment with your thoughts! AVP's upcoming album, Sake Of Love, is due out on March 4. The band's most recent...