Upon A Burning Body vocalist: “What publicity stunt?”
Last week, Texas metalcore act Upon A Burning Body pulled a publicity stunt where they falsely alarmed fans that their singer, Danny Leal, was missing. After being publicly condemned by their label, Sumerian Records, the band remained quiet about the whole incident—but did still manage to release two new singles and announce a new album. In a...
Prawn (Topshelf Records) premiere new song, "Glass, Irony"
Prawn have premiered a new song from their upcoming full-length effort, Kingfisher, titled “Glass, Irony.” The effort is set for release on August 12 via Topshelf Records, which you can pre-order through the label now. You can listen to the new track over at the A.V. Club, or check it out now below. Be sure to leave us a comment...
Weezer announce album release date; tease new song, “Return To Ithaca”
After recently revealing the interesting cover art for their ninth studio album, Weezer have now announce today that they will release Everything Will Be Alright In The End on September 30 via Republic Records. The band had previously released 2010’s Hurley on Epitaph Records. In a new interview with EW, the band said, “This record...
Mixtapes to go on hiatus this fall
Mixtapes have announced that due to “life and personal reasons,” they will be going on hiatus this fall following their performance at Fest 13. In an official statement, the band do, however, reassuringly state, “We're not breaking up for good–eventually we want to play as Mixtapes again–but as of now we're not sure the next time that will be.” The...
Tiny Moving Parts - "Always Focused" song premiere
We've all found ourselves in situations where we've thought a little bit too much and stressed ourselves out, but found motivation in the process. Tiny Moving Parts tackle that dichotomy of worry in their new song “Always Focused” from the upcoming album, Pleasant Living, which is out September 9 on Triple Crown Records. “I wrote this song about worrying,”...
Courtney Love to play preschool teacher on ‘Sons Of Anarchy’
Nearly 20 years after her famed acting role in The People Vs. Larry Flynt, Courtney Love will take on her first television role in multiple episodes of FX’s hit drama, Sons Of Anarchy. According to Variety, the Hole singer “will join the show for a multi-episode arc as Ms. Harrison—the pre-school teacher of Jax’s (Charlie Hunnam)...
Turnover announce 'Blue Dream' seven-inch EP
Turnover have announced plans to release a brand new seven-inch EP titled Blue Dream. The effort is set for release on August 26 via Broken Rim Records, and through Dog Knights Productions in Europe. Recorded with producer Will Yip (Braid, Title Fight), the effort features the first tracks written with new guitarist Eric Soucy, who is formerly of Maker. Pre-orders will be...
W.C. Lindsay, Steady Hands (featuring members of Modern Baseball) announce summer tour
One of our 100 Bands You Need To Know in 2013, W.C. Lindsay, and Philadelphia, PA based Steady Hands (featuring Modern Baseball drummer Sean Huber and guitarist Jacob Ewald) have announced that they will be heading out on an East Coast tour together this August. The groups will kick things off on August 5 in Orlando, Florida, and run through the 23, which a...
Brand New announce more fall tour dates
Brand New, who we really hope will release a new album this year, have announce five more October shows—mostly in the South—that will be added to their fall tour. Pre-sale tickets go on sale today at noon. You can check out the full list of tour dates and locations below. (New dates in bold.) If you...