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The Japanese House announces second EP co-produced by members of the 1975

[Photo cred: Dave Ma] Amanda Bain, known in the music world with her quickly-budding career as the Japanese House, is a mostly elusive pop entity who's sparking a lot of interest all the way from her homebase in London to here in The States. It all started with her debut EP from earlier this year, […]

The Dear Hunter release stunning new video for "Waves"

Casey Crescenzo and the Dear Hunter just released Act IV: Rebirth In Reprise last week. Serving as the fourth installment in their conceptual narrative series, it's arguably the band's best work to date. One of the album's singles, “Waves,” is a fan-favorite from the 15-track effort and the band has just shared a beautiful visual […]

Light Up The Sky sign to Rise Records

Spokane, Washington five-piece rock band Light Up The Sky have announced their signing to Portland, Oregon label Rise Records. The band is also currently streaming a brand new single through the label via lyric video. You can listen to “I Will Never” below and purchase it on iTunes. Be on the look-out for more new […]

Terror announce tour with Code Orange, several other bands

In support of their most recent album, The 25th Hour, hardcore mainstays Terror have announced a tour to take place this November and December, featuring Code Orange, Take Offense and Malfunction, as well as several guest bands for various nights of the run. King Nine, Blind Justice, Incendiary, Blistered and Bitter End will all be […]

Our Last Night announce fall tour with Palisades, Hail The Sun, more

Following an upcoming run of Russian/European tour dates that'll wrap on November 8, Our Last Night will return to North America for a 25-date tour with Palisades, Hail The Sun and Equal Vision Records' most recent signees, Picturesque. The tour kicks off on November 11 in Orangevale, California before hitting several markets across The States, […]

Metal drummer attacked in mosh pit, hospitalized

Last night, September 7, while at Swayze's on the Marietta, Georgia stop of their tour with Here Comes The Kraken, Adaliah and more, King Conquer drummer Chris Whited was reportedly attacked while moshing in the pit during Adaliah's set. After allegedly being knocked unconcious and kicked continually, Whited was eventually taken to the hospital where […]

The Dear Hunter release the fourth installment of their conceptual album series

The Dear Hunter Act IV: Rebirth in Reprise Casey Crescenzo and the Dear Hunter have finally returned to their conceptual album series with its fourth installment, Act IV: Rebirth In Reprise. With some new explorations entwined, Act IV exhibits all facets of the band's alluring brand (extensive instrumentation, orchestral theatrics and experimental whimsy) in impressive form. Moreover, re-imagined segments […]

Crown The Empire announce 'The Resistance: Deluxe Edition,' release video for "Prisoners Of War"

Dallas rock band Crown The Empire have announced a deluxe edition reissue of last year's The Resistance: Rise of The Runaways. The Resistance: Deluxe Edition will feature four new tracks and brand new packaging and will be released through Rise Records on October 30. Pre-orders are available now through iTunes. Of the deluxe edition and new tracks, vocalist […]

The World Is A Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid To Die stream "I Can Be Afraid Of Anything"

In preparing to release their upcoming full-length album, Harmlessness, on September 25, The World Is A Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid To Die are streaming the album's second single, titled “I Can Be Afraid Of Anything,” via Stereogum. You can listen to the seven-minute emo epic below. Pre-orders for Harmlessness are ongoing. Read […]