Tj Horansky
Laugh it up, fuzzball: 11 classic ‘Star Wars’ Song References
Fresh off director J.J. Abrams’ unveiling of the cast for Episode VII, the intergalactic Star Wars fan community is buzzing again in anticipation for the next chapter in the epic saga. Incredibly, Abrams managed to get nearly the whole cast back together, including the infamous trio of Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker), Carrie Fisher (Princess Leia) and Harrison Ford (Han Solo), as well as a promising
Yellowcard enlist Anberlin drummer Nate Young to record new album
Yellowcard have announced that Nate Young of Anberlin will be playing drums on the band's new record, due out this fall via Razor & Tie Records.
You can see what the band had to say about Young below.
"We are happy to let you know that our friend Nate Young of Anberlin will be playing drums on the new record. We've known Nate...
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Fit For A King announce headlining tour with Sirens & Sailors, Kublai Khan
Dallas natives Fit For A King have announced a headlining tour leading up to their appearance at Skate And Surf Festival. Sirens & Sailors and Kublai Khan will also be joining.
You can check out the list of dates below. Tickets are available at fitforakingband.com.
5/8 - Dallas
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Drummer Longineu Parsons III leaves Yellowcard
Long-time drummer and original member Longineu Parsons III has left Yellowcard to pursue "other musical interests". A replacement for Parsons has not been announced yet.
The band released an official statement, which can be read below.
It has been annou...
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Affiance announce tour with Close Your Eyes, My Enemies And I
Cleveland natives Affiance have announced a national tour with Close Your Eyes and My Enemies And I.
The tour kicks off February 27 in Dayton, OH. Check out the current list of dates below! More dates TBA soon.
February 27th @ Rockstar Pro Arena- Dayton, Ohio
February 28th @ Broadway Joe's- Buffalo, New York
March 1st @ California Brewery- Rochester, New York
March 2nd @ Divebar- Providence,
All Time Low announce A Love Like Tour with Man Overboard, Handguns
All Time Low are currently headlining the A Love Like Tour with support from Man Overboard and Handguns.
Check out the list of dates below the flyer! All tickets are on sale now.
Mar28 - Richmond, VA - The National
Mar29 - Asheville, NC - The Orange Peel
Mar30 - Charleston, SC - Music Farm
Apr01 - Jacksonville, FL - Freebird Live
Apr02 - Birmingham, AL - Zydeco
Apr04 - Memphis, TN - New Daisy The
Yellowcard writing new album
In an interview with OC Weekly, Yellowcard vocalist Ryan Key confirmed that the band have begun writing their next album.
You can check out a snippet below, and read the full interview here.
"I've written more than I usually do at this stage...everyone in the ...
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Weezer, Foo Fighters, Twenty One Pilots, more announced for Firefly Music Festival
Firefly Music Festival has come out swinging with one of the best festival lineups of the year thus far, including Imagine Dragons, Weezer, Twenty One Pilots, Foo Fighters, Third Eye Blind, Outkast, Childish Gambino, Young The Giant, Local Natives, Tegan And Sara, City And Colour, Jack Johnson, Sleigh Bells and more.
The four-day
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Circa Survive writing new album
Although details are scarce, the pieces of the puzzle seem to indicate that Circa Survive are currently at work writing and demoing for their fifth studio album.
Circa guitarist Brendan Ekstrom took to Twitter over the weekend to vaguely discuss the band's current plans.
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Producer Eyal Levi (August Burns Red, Whitechapel) to offer free, online drum production course
Metal producer Eyal Levi will be offering a free, three-day online drum production course from January 16 through 18.
Levi, a producer at Audiohammer Studios in Orlando, FL, has worked with band such as August Burns Red, Whitechapel, The Black Dahlia Murder and Chelsea Grin.
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A Lot Like Birds release “Connector” official music video
A Lot Like Birds have released their new music video for "Connector" over at bloody-disgusting.com. You can check out the new video below!
In regards to the visual metaphors and artistic vision of the video, vocalist/lyricist Cory Lockwood says, "Even though we put everything we had into painting the picture of the No Place house through words and sound on the album, John Howe
Zedd releases “Stay The Night” acoustic video, featuring Hayley Williams of Paramore
"Stay The Night" by German electronic artist Zedd (featuring Hayley Williams of Paramore) was arguably one of the biggest songs of 2013. You can now check a video of the acoustic, piano-driven version below!
"Stay The Night" acoustic can be found on Zedd's iTunes Session EP, released back in November. You can check out the EP here.
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I Am The Avalanche announce new album ‘Wolverines’, stream new song “The Shape I’m In”
Brooklyn natives I Am The Avalanche have announced that their new album Wolverines will be out March 17 via I Surrender Records.
The band are currently streaming the album's first single, "The Shape I'm In", over at esquire.com.
The album was produced b
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Memphis May Fire post first studio update
Memphis May Fire have posted the first studio update for their new album, due out this spring. See how drums are coming along with drummer Jake Garland in the video below!
This past October, AP caught up with vocalist Matty Mullins and guitarist Kellen McGregor to discuss the band's follow-up album to 2012's Challenger and how the sound on the new album was shaping up. Check out the exclusive i
Listen to three individual solo tracks from members of Manchester Orchestra
Three new solo tracks from three separate members of Manchester Orchestra are now streaming. You can check out the new tracks here.
The new songs will be featured on the upcoming 3xLP compilation from Fadeaway Records. Manchester Orchestra's Andy Hull, Robert McDowell (aka Gobotron) and Chris Freeman (aka Alaska) are all featured on the compilation.
All proceeds from th
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Balance And Composure release “Tiny Raindrop” B-side
As as thank you to fans for a great 2013, Balance And Composure have released a a stripped-down, B-side version of "Tiny Raindrop".
"Tiny Raindrop" is the second single from the band's latest album, The Things We Think We're Missing. You can check out both the B-si
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Anthony Green posts “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” cover with 3-year-old son James
Circa Survive frontman Anthony Green has posted a cover of the holiday favorite "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town", featuring a very special guest appearance from his 3-year-old son James.
Check out the track below! (Warning: the cuteness may be completely overwhelming.)
Circa Sur
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Circa Survive release two new Christmas covers
Circa Survive have released two new Christmas covers- "I'll Be Home For Christmas" and "Jingle Bell Rock".
Check out the new tracks below! You can also take a listen Circa's previous holiday renditions here.
Brand New possibly recording new music
According to fan reports, Brand New stated at their show in Brooklyn that they are currently recording new music.
The band have not made any official statement yet, but since the show, fans have been reporting that the band said they are recording new tunes.
Nothing has been
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Stickup Kid perform live Audiotree session
Stickup Kid's live Audiotree session is now available to watch/download. Head over to Audiotree.com or check out the live video below!
Session Tracklisting
1 The Depths of Me
2 You are Captain Hook
3 What's Missing
4 This is Over
5 Good People in a Place I Hate
6 Through the Night
7 Lost
The band's latest album Future Fire was released this past summer. You can check it out on iTunes
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