February 15, 2014

Mat Kerekes (Citizen) releases new song, “The Midnight"

Citizen frontman Mat Kerekes has released a new solo song on his Bandcamp titled “The Midnight,” which you can stream below. Citizen are currently writing their follow-up to 2013's Youth. They plan to return to producer Will Yip at Studio 4 for their sophomore album. Catch the band on tour with the Wonder Years this spring. The Midnight by Mat Kerekes

Akissforjersey (InVogue Records) release "War" music video

Akissforjersey have released a music video for “War,” which can be seen below. The post-hardcore band, who aren't Jersey boys, but actually North Carolina, released their latest album titled New Bodies on InVogue Records. In other label news, InVogue also announced the signing of Hawthorne Heights frontman JT Woodruff this week on AltPress.

Animals As Leaders announce new album, 'The Joy Of Motion'

Animals As Leaders will release their third full-length album, the Joy Of Motion, on March 25, 2014 via Sumerian Records. It marks the recording debut of drummer Matthew Garstka. Pre-orders are coming soon. “I think some of the new tracks are some of AAL's strongest and musical material yet and extremely happy with how the album came out. Everyone who...

Twitpicks: February 15, 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...

Perfect Pussy sell vinyl made with singer’s actual blood

UPDATE: Naturally, the blood LPs sold out very fast. Syracuse noise punks Perfect Pussy, who are so punk they don’t even have a Twitter (or Facebook!), will release their debut album, Say Yes To Love, on March 18 via Captured Tracks. If you happen to be a PP fan and also a vampire—or just a...