Scott Heisel

Sure, modern pop-rock pioneers the Stereo might have been dormant for the better part of the last decade, but that doesn’t mean that JAMIE WOOLFORD has been anything less than busy. Our conversation with the Stereo frontman begins with him apologizing for scheduling an interview so early in the morning as he commutes to his […]

(Photo: @marieke_h) Belgian media outlet De Staandard is reporting that six people have died following a stage collapse during today's Pukkelpop festival. According to Pitchfork, the stage collapsed after a sudden storm swept through the festival grounds right as indie-rock act Smith Westerns were about to play; NME says the Shelter and Chateau stages were […]

In the past, Converse’s “Three Artists. One Song” campaign has lead to collaborations between Kid Cudi, Best Coast and Vampire Weekend's Rostam Batmanglij (“All Summer”) and Pharrell, Santigold and the Strokes’ Julian Casablancas (“My Drive Thru”). Add to that esteemed list the just-premiered “I’m A Goner,” which is a cooperative effort between Matt & Kim, […]

Engineer Records has announced the release of Unity: A Benefit For The Children Of The Japanese Tsunami Disaster. The digital compilation features exclusive tracks from the Gaslight Anthem [pictured], Moneen, Brian Southall (of Isles & Glaciers/the Receiving End Of Sirens) and more, as well as previously released tracks from Funeral For A Friend, Fightstar, the Morning Of […]

Icelandic atmospherists Sigur Rós have posted a teaser video on their website, indicating a new release titled Inni. The band have been on hiatus since January 2010; there is no word currently on whether or not this is a studio album, as rumors have pointed toward a live DVD release. Presuming this actually is a […]

Saves The Day [pictured] and Bayside have announced a co-headlining tour which will crisscross the U.S. this October and November. I Am The Avalanche and Transit will open all shows. “We are thrilled to be touring this fall with our good friends in Bayside,” says STD frontman Chris Conley.  “We'll be playing a bunch of […]

Check out this exclusive premiere of the Wonder Years' music video for “Local Man Ruins Everything,” taken from their new album, Suburbia I've Given You All And Now I'm Nothing, out now on Hopeless Records.

Progressive post-hardcore quartet the Felix Culpa have broken up. The band's statement reads: “Eight years ago we decided to be a band. Tonight we decided to stop. Whether you have been with us since the Divine Cup days in Rockford, IL or you heard us for the first time tonight, thank you. With every ounce […]

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 […]