Scott Heisel

Manchester Orchestra have premiered their music video for “Virgin.” According to the band, the clip was created by a fan named Ben Disinger originally as a silent film for a school assignment before he realized it synched up with the song; he approached the band at a tour stop in Rochester, New York to show […]

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 […]

Controversial skate-rap collective Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All—or Odd Future, for short—have announced their first full headlining tour of North America slated to kick off Sept. 29 in San Diego. Dates: 9/29 San Diego, CA House Of Blues 9/30 San Francisco, CA Warfield 10/2 Portland, OR Roseland Ballroom 10/3 Vancouver, VC Vogue 10/4 […]

Check out this exclusive look at the making of Polar Bear Club's new album, Clash Battle Guilt Pride, out Sept. 13 on Bridge Nine.

Alt-rock act Rival Schools have announced their first headlining tour in support of this year's Pedals. Accompanying them on all dates will be Hostage Calm; Tigers Jaw will play the first two shows, with Balance And Composure taking over for them from Oct. 16 onward. 10.14.11 – Philadelphia, PA – First Unitarian Church (w/Tigers Jaw) 10.15.11 […]

Sept. 6 will see the release of Listen To Me: Buddy Holly, a tribute album in honor of the late singer/songwriter. While the tracklisting is stacked with classic-rock giants such as Brian Wilson, Stevie Nicks, Jeff Lynne and Ringo Starr, a handful of modern-rock and pop acts have snuck onto the comp as well, including […]

Prog-rockers Minus The Bear have announced their 10th Anniversary Tour, kicking off Oct. 4 in Boise and wrapping up Nov. 11 in their hometown of Seattle. The band will perform their debut album, 2002's Highly Refined Pirates, in its entirety each night, as well as tracks from their debut EP, 2001's This Is What I […]

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 […]

Alternative Press is extremely excited to reveal the lineup, routing and pre-sale information for the AP Tour Fall 2011. Headlining the third-annual trek will be Four Year Strong; providing main support will be Gallows (their first tour with a new frontman, who will be announced soon). Rounding out the bill will be TItle Fight, the […]