Here are 10 essential songs by the 1975
Since the quiet release of their first EP, Facedown, almost exactly five years ago, the 1975 have skyrocketed to one of the most emphatic bands in the world. Their fervent fanbase has latched onto the band’s shapeshifting style and triumphant story: four high school friends who, after years playing together, unveiled a debut album that...
AFI do not support ex-bass player selling reissues of AFI recordings — UPDATED
UPDATE: Aug. 3 at 6:37 p.m. ET: AFI's former bassist Geoff Kresge has spoken out to defend his actions and resale of the band's Dork EP. He clarifies that the label has accounted to AFI for the sales of these records and that because the EP is currently just available for presale, no royalties are due at this...
Biffy Clyro announce fall US tour dates
[Photo credit: Luke Gilford] Scottish rockers Biffy Clyro have just announced a run of U.S. tour dates for this fall! Check out the full list of cities and dates below. Read more: Biffy Clyro are the biggest band you've never heard of Tickets for the shows go on sale here this Friday, August 4, at...
Hear Seaway's catchy new song, "Something Wonderful"
After announcing their new album, Seaway are back with a new song, “Something Wonderful,” that makes us even more excited for Vacation. Give the song a listen below! Read more: Seaway announce new album, release summer-ready new single, “Apartment”—listen The band's new record will be released Sept. 15 via Pure Noise Records, and it’s currently available for preorder here. “Vacation is...
Hellogoodbye will play their first two albums in full on upcoming tour
This fall, Hellogoodbye will embark on a West Coast tour where they'll perform their first two albums in full every night! Check out the tour dates below. Read more: 29 songs that defined the Drive-Thru Records era The suitably-titled Would Zombies! Aliens! Vampires! Dinosaurs! Kill You? Tour will find the California foursome playing both records—2006's...
Get to know British indie rockers Circa Waves before they hit the US with Two Door Cinema Club
Come September, and following the release of their biting new record Different Creatures, beloved British indie rockers Circa Waves are headed to America for their first-ever full U.S. tour, supporting Two Door Cinema Club. Alternative Press caught up with vocalist Kieran Shudall to talk more about how the rockers got their start, how they’re prepping...
‘Harry Potter’ actor Robert Hardy dies at 91
Robert Hardy, the actor who played Cornelius Fudge in the Harry Potter film series, has died at the age of 91. Hardy’s family confirmed the news to the BBC, with his children, Emma, Justine and Paul, telling the news source, “Gruff, elegant, twinkly, and always dignified, he is celebrated by all who knew him and loved...
10 more albums turning 10 this year, from Arcade Fire to the Academy Is...
Is rock music dead in 2017? According to one recent study, hip-hop has finally overtaken rock as the most-listened-to genre in America, seemingly a result of music streaming’s dominance. On the flip side, rock apparently remains the big winner in album sales, signifying the nostalgic strength of the long-playing rock record. As we move further...
This cow looks just like Gene Simmons, and it totally rocks
[Photo by: Instagram | fox8newscleveland] Well, this cow is clearly more rock 'n' roll than any of us. Appropriately named “Genie,” the world has noticed her striking resemblance to the Gene Simmons of Kiss, and we think it’s seriously amazing. Check out the photo below! Read more: 14 musician cameos in cartoons According to the BBC, the...