Philip Obenschain

The Dismemberment Plan have announced that their new album, Uncanny Valley, will arrive Oct. 15 via Partisan Records.  The record marks the group's first release since 2001's Change, and their fifth full-length overall. Check out the announcement from the band, below. Dismemberment Plan To Release “Uncanny Valley” LP on October 15 http://t.co/igV9jZBecN — Dismemberment Plan (@thedplan) June 26, […]

Today, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled on two key issues concerning same-sex marriage: a constitutional provision of the Defense Of Marriage Act (DOMA) and the constitutionality of California's same-sex marriage ban (Proposition 8). DOMA, which was instituted in 1996 under the Clinton administration, prevented the federal government from recognizing same-sex unions performed […]

Frank Turner has announced a fall tour of North America, spanning throughout all of Oct. and Nov., with support from The Smith Street Band and Koo Koo Kanga Roo. Turner recently concluded a short run of U.S. dates, including a stop at Bonnaroo. The singer is out in support of his latest album, Tape Deck Heart, […]

Paramore have premiered a music video for “Anklebiters,” a track from their new, self-titled album. Singer Hayley Williams confirmed on Twitter that, although the song will not be Paramore's next single, it has become special to the group, and is a track the band still wanted to release something extra for. Check out the animated video, directed by Jordan […]

Against Me! have finished tracking their upcoming album, Transgender Dysphoria Blues, according to frontwoman Laura Jane Grace. Check out a tweet from Grace, below. At the cost of a lot of friends and having probably ruined my life, finished tracking Transgender Dysphoria Blues. Love you @jimmyjames_b — Laura Jane Grace (@LauraJaneGrace) June 24, 2013 Earlier this […]

Jimmy Eat World's Jim Adkins was featured on the weekend edition of NPR's All things Considered.  Among the topics covered, Adkins spoke on lyrical inspiration for the group's new album, Damage, the juxtaposition of upbeat music with darker themes, Jimmy Eat World's early success, how touring has changed for the band, and some tidbits about the group's […]

Fall Out Boy have announced “The Phoenix” as the official second single from Save Rock And Roll. Lead single, “My Songs Know What You Did In The Dark (Light Em Up)” was released ahead of the album, and has since been certified Gold by the RIAA. Check out cover art for “The Phoenix,” below. The band […]

Vampire Weekend have expanded their 2013 world tour to include several additional U.S. dates on its fall North American leg. Touring in support of the release of their new album, Modern Vampires of the City, the group will receive support from Sky Ferreira, Solange, and Beirut on select performances. Check out Vampire Weekend's full tour, with […]

Morrissey's upcoming concert film, Morrissey 25: Live, will see a North American theatrical release on Aug. 29 via SpectiCast. Previously announced as a DVD, the film will document Morrissey's intimate performance at the auditorium of Hollywood High School in Los Angeles. The concert, which took place on March 2, followed a sold out show at LA's […]