“Let’s turn up everything, have fun and make some noise.”—Motion City Soundtrack on their 6th album
MOTION CITY SOUNDTRACK have finished work on their sixth album, recorded in Cannon Falls, Minnesota, at the venerable Pachyderm Studio, the facility where Nirvana crafted In Utero all those decades ago. The band teamed up with producer John Agnello (Jawbox, Manchester Orchestra) to create an album of songs frontman Justin Pierre describes as “fun to...
The Acacia Strain stream new song, "Nailgun"
As a follow up to the stream of their latest single, “Cauterizer,” the Acacia Strain have now released the second song from their upcoming full-length album, Coma Witch, titled “Nailgun.” You can give the track a listen below, and let us know your thoughts. Coma Witch is due out on October 14, 2014 via Rise Records. Pre-order packages are...
Madball premiere "Doc Marten Stomp" music video
Hardcore icons Madball released their highly anticipated eighth studio album, Hardcore Lives, earlier this summer via their personal label Black N Blue. Today, the band have premiered a music video for a single from the record, titled “Doc Marten Stomp,” which you can check out below. Be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts. If you haven't yet, you can...
10 New Songs You Need To Hear Before September 2014 Ends
Sometimes the rock world can get noisy, and we don’t just mean in decibels or fuzz. Often the signal-to-noise ratio is more noise than signal. But no worries: We read, listen to and watch everything so we can sort it for you. Here are some of our favorite new songs and videos of September 2014....
Capsize (Equal Vision Records) stream debut album, 'The Angst In My Veins'
San Diego, CA’s Capsize are streaming their debut full-length album, The Angst In My Veins, six days before its official street date of September 30. You can check out the record's premiere, or give it a listen below. Be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts! Pre-orders for The Angst In My Veins are still available for purchase as...
Joyce Manor shame stage-diver at show
Joyce Manor took a stand against stage-diving at a recent show. In the video below, a “grown man” tries to stage dive, and frontman Barry Johnson cuts the song and pulls him back onstage. “Hey man, how tall are you?” He asks the stage-diver. “How much do you weigh, if you don't mind me asking?”...
University marching band plays Paramore’s “Ain’t It Fun”
Below, you can watch video of the Temple University Marching Band performing Paramore’s hit single, “Ain’t It Fun.” The track is taken from the band’s latest self-titled album, which was released last year via Fueled By Ramen. Check out the performance below, and let us know what you think. If you missed it, watch Paramore's...
Self Defense Family, ‘Duets’ EP premiere
Self Defense Family are teaming up with AP to bring you the premiere of their fourth EP this year, Duets. The EP will be officially released on September 30 via Iron Pier Records. The band worked with frequent collaborator Caroline Corrigan once again for vocals, with the EP being a more synergetic effort between the...
PUP (SideOneDummy) debut new music video for "Mabu"
Canadian punk sensations PUP have premiered a music video for their song, “Mabu,” which is taken from their debut self-titled studio album. You can check out the new clip below, and leave us a comment with your thoughts. If you haven't yet, you can pick up a copy of PUP now via SideOneDummy Records. Additionally, they are preparing...