Matthew Colwell

As HypeBot reports, streaming music service Spotify has launched their first series of “Artist Apps” to give an expert look at their genres. The first batch includes Quincy Jones, Tiesto, Rancid and Disturbed. From HypeBot on the first four apps: “QUINCY JONES – THE STORIES BEHIND THE MUSIC – Exclusive audio by Quincy is combined […]

Watch this exclusive premiere of the new video from progressive metal act Art By Numbers for their song “Best Laid Plans.” The song comes from the band's full-length, Reticence: The Musical. Pick up the album here.

Watch managing Editor Scott Heisel interviewing Motion City Soundtrack about their new album, Go, and the end of the world. You can read our full feature on the band in issue 288, which is on stands right now.

Bloc Party have announced new tour dates this fall with Ceremony. Check them out below. Bloc Party's new album, Four, is set for release on August 21 via Frenchkiss Records. 9/14/12 Boston, MA @ House of Blues 9/15/12 Philadelphia, PA @ Tower Theatre 9/16/12 Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club 9/17/12 Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club 9/19/12 […]

Below you can see the fifth installment in The Downtown Fiction's studio video series while they're writing and recording their second album.

In the video below (at the 3:30 mark), All Time Low reveal their new album will feature guest spots from Cassadee Pope (Hey Monday), Anthony Raneri (Bayside) and Jason Vena (Acceptance).

Below you can stream a new song from Handungs called “Song About You.” You can purchase the track here. The song comes from their upcoming full-length, Angst, out September 25 via Pure Noise.

You can listen to a new Half Hearted Hero song titled “Vessels” here. The band is currently in the studio finishing the record with a fall release expected.

Below you can listen to a lyric video of Born of Osiris covering System of a Down's “Science.”