Contributions
Of Montreal, Deerhoof, Make Believe, Dead Rider part of flexi singles series
Joyful Noise Recordings has announced plans for its 2012 Flexi Disc Series, a monthly singles series featuring exclusive contributions from Akron/Family, Danielson, Dead Rider (ex US Maple), Deerhoof, Jad Fair (Half Japanese), Lou Barlow (Sebadoh/Dinosaur Jr.), Make Believe (ex Cap'n Jazz/Owls/Joan of Arc), of Montreal [pictured], Racebannon, Rafter, Richard Swift and Tortoise. The series is limited […]
Black Veil Brides - Rebels EP
Black Veil Brides Rebels EP To cap off their banner year, Los Angeles arena-metallers Black Veil Brides push out a quick and dirty three-song digital EP that does more to show where the band plan on going in 2012 than where they've been. The first track, “Coffin,” appears to be a leftover from the Set The […]
Under The Holiday Covers: Austrian Death Machine vs. Sufjan Stevens
You think it’s hard to write an original song? Try finding a cover song that hasn’t been done before—it’s harder than you think. That’s why we bring you Under The Covers: Each week, we’ll pit two bands who have covered the same source material against one another, and it’s up to you to decide who comes out on […]
Kickstart My Art: AP's Weekly Kickstarter Roundup
Whether it's recording an album, pressing it on vinyl or trying to get on the road, sometimes even your favorite bands need a helping hand to see their vision come to life. We present to you KICKSTART MY ART, AP's weekly roundup of Kickstarter (and similarly crowd-funded) projects created by bands and labels you love […]
Sleigh Bells announce new album details, tour dates
Sleigh Bells will release their sophomore album, Reign Of Terror, on Feb. 14, 2012, via Mom + Pop Music. You can view a trailer for the album below, as well as the tracklisting: TRACKLISTING 01 True Shred Guitar 02 Born To Lose 03 Crush 04 End Of The Line 05 Leader Of The Pack 06 Comeback […]
Guns N' Roses, Beastie Boys, Chili Peppers among Rock Hall's Class Of 2012
The inductees for the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame's Class of 2012 have been announced. It includes Guns N' Roses, Beastie Boys, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Donovan, Laura Nyro and the Faces/Small Faces. To see the full list of inductees, click here. Their induction ceremony will take place April 14, 2012, at Public Auditorium […]
Under The Holiday Covers: Bayside vs. Family Force 5
You think it’s hard to write an original song? Try finding a cover song that hasn’t been done before—it’s harder than you think. That’s why we bring you Under The Covers: Each week, we’ll pit two bands who have covered the same source material against one another, and it’s up to you to decide who comes out on […]
Kickstart My Art: AP's Weekly Kickstarter Roundup
Whether it's recording an album, pressing it on vinyl or trying to get on the road, sometimes even your favorite bands need a helping hand to see their vision come to life. We present to you KICKSTART MY ART, AP's weekly roundup of Kickstarter (and similarly crowd-funded) projects created by bands and labels you love […]
Skrillex, Foo Fighters, Bon Iver, Sum 41, Radiohead, Coldplay get Grammy nods
Nominations for the 54th Annual Grammy Awards have been announced, and there are definitely some surprises in the bunch. To be nominated, the music in question had to have been released between October 1, 2010, and September 30, 2011. Some highlights among the nominees, in alphabetical order: Arcade Fire: Best Recording Package (Scenes From The […]