For Today interview: "We need people to step up and take personal responsibility"
Mattie Montgomery knew this For Today album would be different from the others. At first, he set out to write the type of lyrics he had always written: words drawn from the theological and intellectual side of his Christian faith. But during the writing process for what would become the title track on the band's...
Bear Hands' 'Distraction' is the perfect antidote to trendy alt-rock (Album Stream)
Bear Hands' new album Distraction is set for release next week via Cantora Records, but the band, AP and friends have teamed up to stream it early for you today. In a recent review, AP Editor In Chief Jason Pettigrew gave the album four-out-of-five stars and called it “the perfect antidote for listeners weary of” tired and trendy...
Fireworks stream new song, “Glowing Crosses”
Fireworks are streaming “Glowing Crosses,” the leadoff track from their third full-length album, Oh, Common Life, which will be released on March 25 via Triple Crown Records. Starting this March, the band will be supporting the Wonder Years on their Greatest Generation World Tour.
Texas In July announce new vocalist, recording new album
Texas In July have released an announcement video titled “New Beginnings,” which pretty much confirms that the band’s current touring vocalist, J.T. Cavey, will replace former vocalist Alex Good and join the band as an official member. At the end of the video, the band also announce that they are in the studio, recording their new...
A Skylit Drive release teaser for “Crazy” music video
A Skylit Drive have released a teaser for their upcoming music video, “Crazy.” The song is taken from the band’s latest album, Rise, which is available now via Tragic Hero Records. The teaser follows the band’s request last month for fan involvement in the music video. The full video drops February 20. ASD will head...
Morrissey announces spring U.S. tour; first in 14 months
On the heels of yesterday's Los Angeles and New York show announcements, Morrissey has unveiled the full routing for an upcoming spring tour of U.S. via semi-official fanzine True-To-You. This marks Moz's first proper tour in nearly 14 months. His only live appearance since March of 2013 took place at a Dec. 11 Nobel Peace Prize...
La Dispute release “For Mayor In Splitsville” music video
La Dispute have premiered a new music video for the song “For Mayor In Splitsville” on the AV Club. The track is taken from the band’s forthcoming album, Rooms Of The House, which will be released March 18 on the band’s new label, Better Living, in partnership with Staple Records. Pre-orders for Rooms Of The...
City Lights break up
City Lights have officially announced that they are breaking up. In a post on their Facebook page, the band explained that they’re ready to take on new opportunities; some of the members will continue playing music, and the band will try to plan some final shows. You read a full statement from the band below....
The Pretty Reckless release “Heaven Knows” video
The Pretty Reckless have released a new music video for the song “Heaven Knows.” The track is taken from the band’s new album, Going To Hell, with is set to be released on March 18 via Razor & Tie Records. You can watch the new video below. Tell us what you think. Pre-orders for Going...