Guitarist Chris Walla quits Death Cab For Cutie
After 17 years, Death Cab For Cutie guitarist Chris Walla is leaving the band. In a statement on their Facebook, Death Cab said that Walla will still be joining the band on the remainder of their summer shows. The band also announced that they’ve put the finishing touches on their eighth studio album, which Walla...
The History Of Apple Pie release music video for "Tame"
The History Of Apple Pie, who were featured as one of our 100 Bands You Need To Know in 2013, released the lead single, “Tame,” from their upcoming album, Feel Something, earlier this summer. Today, the band have shared their music video for the track, which you can watch now below. Be sure to leave us a...
Punk music being used in luxury car commercial
Honda has begun a marketing campaign for its luxury brand Acura that uses punk music. In the commercial for their TLX sedan, a punk cover of Frank Sinatra’s “My Way” by Sex Pistol Sid Vicious is used to highlight the car’s development. If he had lived past 21, it’s interesting to think what Vicious would’ve...
Code Orange debut "Dreams In Inertia" video
Last week, Code Orange (previously known as Code Orange Kids) posted a teaser of the music video for their song, “Dreams In Inertia.” Today, the band have premiered the full video over at Fangoria. You can check it out now below. Be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts. Earlier this year, Code Orange launched a mysterious website in light...
Tiny Moving Parts premiere new song, "Boxcar"
Tiny Moving Parts are set to release their sophomore full-length album, Pleasant Living, on September 9 via Triple Crown Records. Today, the band are sharing a track from the effort, titled “Boxcar.” You can check out the song's premiere, or give it a listen now below. Leave us a comment with your thoughts! Pleasant Living is available for pre-order....
Actor Michael Cera just released a surprise indie-folk album
Superbad actor Michael Cera has released a surprise indie/folk/lo-fi album. Last night, actor Jonah Hill tweeted a link to Cera’s debut full-length and said that he’s “not only is a brilliant actor, he also makes great music.” The 18-track album is titled True That and is currently available in the most DIY way (bandcamp). Stream it below, and...
Let’s watch the Muppets cover Beastie Boys’ “So What’cha Want”
Today, we get to see rapping Muppets. YouTube video guy Mylo The Cat (the same guy who made a Sesame Street version of “Get Luckly”) has used old footage of Muppets Swedish Chef, Animal and Beaker to create a convincing performance of the group rapping Beastie Boys’ classic hit, “So What’cha Want.” The Beastie Boys...
Poor newspaper tries to give Brand New a bad review, Internet attacks
After Brand New’s recent performance at Edgefest, the Buffalo News ran a concert review titled “Edgefest 2014, A Winner Despite One Flop” (yes, the “flop” they’re referring to is Brand New). In his review, “pop music critic” Jeff Miers calls Jesse Lacey & Co. “one of the worst bands I’ve ever seen in decades of...
Kings Of Leon involved in bus accident; forced to cancel more than two weeks of current tour
Kings Of Leon were on their way back to their hotel following a performance in Massachusettes on August 9, when a pedestrian leaped in front of their bus, causing the vehicle to stop abruptly and injure drummer Nathan Followill. Followill has released a video message (which you can view below) from the hospital where he is being...