APTV news (week ending July 13)
APTV Chicago correspondent TJ Horansky (@tjhoransky) brings you the top stories from this past week, including news from the APMAs, The Story So Far, Warped Tour, Jonny Craig, Rise Against, Frank Iero and more!
Alive Like Me (Rise Records) release "Searching For Endings" music video
Recent Rise Records signees, Alive Like Me, have released a music video for their latest single, “Searching For Endings.” The track is taken from their upcoming debut studio album, Only Forever, which is set for release on October 7 via Rise Records. The record, which is available for pre-order now, was mixed by Dan Korneff (Pierce The Veil,...
Here’s an original 1975 Ramones bio, written by Tommy Ramone
In light of the recent death of iconic drummer Tommy Ramone, here's an older story with a great look back at some of his other skills outside of drumming. Below, you can read a snarky press bio written by Tommy Ramone in 1975, which was penned under the name Tome Erdelyi (the Americanized version of...
Derek Archambault (Defeater, Alcoa) launches PledgeMusic campaign for hip replacement surgery
Derek Archambault (Defeater, Alcoa) has launched a Pledge Music Campaign to raise funds that will go toward paying off the costs of his hip replacement surgery. In the past, issues with his hip have prevented him from touring; most recently forcing Defeater to drop off their spring tour as support for the Wonder Years. Archambault has recorded a new Alcoa EP, entitled Thank You, which is available...
Neck Deep release full, uncut 'Neck Deep Do America' series
Neck Deep have released the uncut version of Neck Deep Do America, their YouTube series documenting the band's spring headlining tour across the U.S. with Knuckle Puck and Light Years. As one of our Warped issue's cover stars, Neck Deep are currently back in the states performing on the entire tour. Check out over an hour...
Sam Pura (The Story So Far, State Champs, Basement) announces CreativeLIVE recording classes
Sam Pura, founder and owner of the Panda Studios in Fremont, CA, will teach two recording classes for CreativeLIVE this month. As always, they are free to stream in real-time, and anytime access can be purchased. A producer and recording/mixing engineer, Pura’s worked with AP favorites like the Story So Far, Balance & Composure, Basement...
Cardova release new single, “Revolving Walls”
Atlanta, GA's Cardova are streaming their new single, “Revolving Walls,” which was recorded in their hometown with Jeff Malpass at Marigolds + Monsters Studio (Manchester Orchestra, Lydia, All Get Out). They released their debut studio album last year, the Malpass-produced Draw In The Light, of which AltPress premiered the first single from. “Revolving Walls” was released across iTunes, Spotify...
Wish sign to 6131 Records; announce debut EP
Springfield, MO's Wish have joined the 6131 Records roster, home to bands like Dads, the Beautiful Ones, Better Off and Loose Planes. Their debut self-titled EP is slated for release on October 28, 2014. The lead single, “Fade,” can be found streaming below on Bandcamp. Tour Dates: 07/13 Richmond, VA @ House Show 07/14 Virginia Beach, VA @...
Erra part ways with vocalist, guitarist; finish recording EP with new lineup
Erra have parted ways with frontman Garrison Lee and guitarist Alan Rigdon. Despite the departures, the band enlisted Ian Eubanks as their new vocalist and finished the recording of a brand new EP. The band have been recording the five-track effort since the beginning of summer at 456 Recordings in Nashville, TN. You can check out an official statement from the...