Matt Crane

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"Fans are the greatest danger to themselves"—How safe are we at shows?

A number of concert-related incidents, some of which ended in tragedy, have recently been making headlines throughout the music community. Stage diving, in one form or another, has been the primary culprit in a recent string of injuries (varying from minor to fatal) and in some cases lawsuits have occurred. The act itself is inherently […]

Citizen release “The Summer” unofficial music video

Citizen have released a new “unofficial” music video for the song “The Summer.” The video features raw footage of the band performing shot by Yellow Box Films. The track, which already has an official music video out, is taken from the band’s latest album for Run For Cover Records, Youth. Watch the video below, and […]

Bear Hands release NSFW video for “Peacekeeper”

Bear Hands have released a music video for “Peacekeeper.” The track is taken from the band’s new album, Distraction, which AP premiered in February. Watch the (NSFW) video below, and let us know what you think. Distraction, which is out now via Cantora Records, received a 4/5 star review from AP. Last month, the band […]

Weezer post second studio update

Weezer are back in the studio working on their ninth full-length album. After posting a studio update two weeks ago, the band have now posted a second update, which you can view below. The band are currently on tour in North America; tickets are on sale now. You can check out the full list of […]

For The Fallen Dreams stream new song, “Smelling Salt”

For The Fallen Dreams are streaming “Smelling Salt,” the latest single to be released from their upcoming album, Heavy Hearts. Listen to the song below, and let us  know what you think. Heavy Hearts will be released on April 8 via Rise Records and will feature the return of original frontman Chad Ruhlig. Pre-orders for […]

Palisades cover Beyoncé’s “Drunk In Love”

Palisades have released a cover of Beyoncé’s hit single, “Drunk In Love.” Check out the cover below, and let us know how you think the band did. Photo by Kurt Cuffy Earlier this year, the band released a music video for the song, “High & Low,” which features Tyler Carter of Issues and is from their […]

Neon Trees release “Voices In The Halls” music video

Neon Trees have released a new music video for the song “Voices In The Halls.” The track is taken from the bands upcoming album, Pop Psychology, which will be released on April 22 via Island Def Jam Records. Watch the video below, and let us know what you think. The band have also released a […]

Emery launch crowdfunding campaign for new album

Post-hardcore vets Emery have launched a crowdfunding campaign in support of their new album, You Were Never Alone, which will be released this summer on BadChristian Music (a label founded by Emery members). You Were Never Alone is the sixth full-length effort from Emery and sees the return of founding member/vocalist Devin Shelton. The band have […]

The Menzingers add PUP, Lemuria, Cayetana to U.S. tour

The Menzingers will unite with PUP, Lemuria and Cayetana for their upcoming U.S. Tour, a 31-date summer trek starting May 29 in Providence, Road island through July 6 in Baltimore, Maryland. You can check out the full list of tour dates and locations below. The band will be touring in support of their upcoming fourth […]