The Strokes’ guitarist is opening for the Strokes
In preparation for their headlining slot at FYF Fest on August 24, the Strokes have announced another U.S. show. The band will play one night at the Cosmopolitan Of Las Vegas’ the Chelsea on August 20. Opening the show will be the Strokes’ guitarist Albert Hammond, Jr. (along with special guests). Pre-sale tickets go on...
The 23 best Smashing Pumpkins covers in AP’s universe
With the inaugural APMAs only a few weeks away, we noticed a few folks online question the inclusion of Billy Corgan, the iconic frontman of alt-rock institution Smashing Pumpkins, who will receive the Vanguard Award for his consistent forward-thinking in music and art. Now, rather than scold those people (Y’all know Smashing Pumpkins were on...
PUP photo tour diary
Photographer: Kara Smarsh Photographer Kara Smarsh recently hit the road with PUP, one of our 100 bands you need to know this year, on their current tour opening for the Menzingers, and captured the whole thing in this new photo diary. You can catch the tour, which also includes Lemuria and Cayetana this summer through early July...
The Swellers to begin booking farewell shows
The Swellers have announced that they will soon begin booking what will be their final shows together as a band. Since forming in 2002, they have released five full-length albums, two EPs, participated in multiple compilation efforts and toured the world relentlessly. You can check out a tweet from the band below, confirming their impending breakup....
Old Wounds sign to Good Fight Music
New Jersey's Old Wounds have officially signed to Good Fight Music. The band will release their label debut, a four-track EP/seven-inch titled Death Projection, on September 16 and follow that up with their second full-length effort. You can check out a video announcement from the band on the signing and their plans for the future below.
Seaway release "No Direction" music video
Seaway have released a new music video for their song, “No Direction.” The track is taken from the band's debut full-length album, Hoser, which was released near the end of last year via Mutant League Records. Check out the video below and let us know what you think! In case you missed it, the band premiered a video...
Avenged Sevenfold announce ‘Waking The Fallen: Resurrected’
Avenged Sevenfold have announced the re-release of their sophomore LP, Waking The Fallen. The album will be out on August 26—exactly 11 years after its original release—via the band’s former label, Hopeless Records. The new release will include 11 previously unheard tracks, new artwork, the original cut of the “Unholy Confessions” music video and a...
United Nations (Thursday, Pianos Become The Teeth) release new song, “Meanwhile On Main Street”
United Nations (featuring Geoff Rickly of Thursday and members of Pianos Become The Teeth) are streaming another new song, “Meanwhile On Main Street.” The track is taken from the band’s upcoming album, The Next Four Years—set for release on July 15 via Temporary Residence Ltd. Pre-orders are on sale now. Listen to the track below,...
Mouth Of The South (Facedown Records) stream new song, "Good Intentions"
Mouth Of The South have released a brand new song titled “Good Intentions.” The track is taken from the band's upcoming Facedown Records debut, Struggle Well, which is due out on August 5. Pre-orders are on sale now. Check out the single below and let us know what you think! Additionally, the band are currently on tour with...