17 things you need to know that happened last week
A lot happens in our scene each week. In an attempt to capture what you might've missed, we gather up noteworthy moments and package them in one convenient post every weekend. Check out this week's roundup below!
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1. Machine Gun Kelly released a live version of his cover of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Simple Man”—culled from the soundtrack for Showtime’s original series Roadies, in which MGK stars. Grab a pre-order of the soundtrack here to get an instant download of the track, and listen to a preview below:
2. I See Stars dropped a new music video for their song, “Running With Scissors,” from their most recent release, Treehouse. Watch:
3. The Maine released their last music video from their most recent album, American Candy, before heading back into the studio to record its follow-up. Watch “Another Night On Mars”:
The Maine also announced their last show of 2016—to be held at the Studio at Webster Hall in New York City on September 23. It sold out within minutes:
3. Speaking of the Maine, Halsey caught frontman John O’Callaghan stealing her look on Twitter:
B L U E A L L S U M M E R ��: Lupe Bustos pic.twitter.com/VgVNSvgEIQ
— The Maine (@themaine) August 8, 2016
@themaine I look great here
— h (@halsey) August 8, 2016
Not long after tweeting some Brand New lyrics:
If you ever said you missed me, then don't say you never lied.
— h (@halsey) August 7, 2016
4. This week brought us a new Against Me! song. Listen to “Haunting, Haunted, Haunts,” and grab a pre-order for their new album, Shape Shift With Me, now.
5. Hot Topic collaborated with Cartoon Network for a new clothing line, nostalgically drawing inspiration from our favorite cartoons, such as Steven Universe, Adventure Time, The Powerpuff Girls, Dexter’s Laboratory and Courage the Cowardly Dog. You can grab the line in stores and online at Hot Topic’s website.
6. Big Jesus, recently announced as Good Charlotte’s touring mates, released a new track called “Lock & Key.” Listen:
7. Escape The Fate will be hitting the road with Get Scared, Nonpoint, Through Fire and Failure Anthem. Dates:
Nov 10 – Denver, CO @ The Summit Music Hall
Nov 11 – Salt Lake City, UT @ In The Venue
Nov 12 – Idaho Falls, ID @ The Hitt Event Center
Nov 13 – Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory
Nov 14 – Seattle, WA @ Studio 7
Nov 16 – Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre
Nov 17 – Santa Cruz, CA @ The Catalyst
Nov 18 – Fresno, CA @ Strummer's
Nov 19 – Orangevale, CA @ Boardwalk
Nov 20 – Pomona, CA @ The Glasshouse
Nov 21 – West Hollywood, CA @ Whisky A Go Go
Nov 22 – Phoenix, AZ @ Joe's Grotto
Nov 23 – Farmington, NM @ Top Deck
Nov 25 – El Paso, TX @ Tricky Falls
Nov 26 – Lubbock, TX @ Jakes Sports Cafe
Nov 27 – San Antonio, TX @ Alamo City Music Hall
Nov 29 – Houston, TX @ Scout Bar
Nov 30 – Dallas, TX @ Trees
Dec 1 – New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues
Dec 2 – Clarksville, TN @ The Warehouse
Dec 3 – Chicago, IL @ House of Blues
8. Aaron Gillespie premiered a new track from his forthcoming solo album, Out Of The Badlands. Listen to “You Don't Love Me Anymore,” and look out for the new album on August 19!
9. Heavy music label New Damage Records released their second annual summer sampler, which is available here. The sampler features the likes of Seaway, Silverstein, Counterparts, Sparrows, Northlane and more.
10. The GWAR-B-Q isn’t until August 20, but we already have a sneak peek of some merch—which includes a line of GWAR-flavored vape juice. Yes—GWAR vape juice. Flavors include KEYSLYME PIE, ANTARCTIC ICE and IMMORTAL CORRUPTER. There’s also Arctic Snow GWAR vodka, GWAR-B-Q sauce, GWAR beer, CiGWARs, GWAR everything. GWAR vape juice:
11. The 1975’s I Like It When You Sleep, For You Are So Beautiful Yet So Unaware Of It was nominated for the prestigious 2016 Hyundai Mercury Prize Album Of The Year, alongside the likes of David Bowie and Radiohead.
12. Taylor Momsen’s the Pretty Reckless announced their new album, Who You Selling For, which is due out October 21 via Razor & Tie. Check out new US tour dates below, and grab tickets here.
October 20 Tulsa, OK Brady Theater (Wizard World)
October 22 Elverta, CA Discover Park (Aftershock Festival)
October 23 Las Vegas, NV House of Blues
October 24 Scottsdale, AZ Livewire
October 26 Lubbock, TX Wild West
October 27 Dallas, TX Gas Monkey Live!
October 29 New Orleans, LA City Park (Voodoo Festival)
October 30 Houston, TX House of Blues
November 1 Atlanta, GA The Buckhead Theatre
November 3 Ft. Lauderdale Revolution Live
November 4 Orlando, FL House of Blues
November 5 Destin, FL Club LA
November 7 Nashville, TN Cannery Ballroom
November 10 Detroit, MI St. Andrews Hall
November 11 Chicago, IL House of Blues
November 12 Cleveland, OH House of Blues
November 13 Toronto, ON The Phoenix Concert Theater
November 15 Boston, MA Paradise Rock Club
November 16 New York, NY Terminal 5
November 18 Baltimore, MD Rams Head Live!
November 19 Niagara Falls, NY The Rapids Theater
November 21 Omaha, NE Sokol Auditorium
November 22 Clive, IA 7 Flags Event Center
November 23 Minneapolis, MN Myth Live Event Center
November 25 Green Bay, WI The Sandlot Entertainment Complex
November 26 Sioux City, KA Anthem @ Hard Rock
November 28 Denver, CO The Ogden Theatre
November 30 Salt Lake City, UT The Depot
December 1 Boise, ID Knitting Factory
December 2 Seattle, WA The Showbox
December 3 Portland, OR The Roseland Theater
December 6 Los Angeles, CA Mayan Theatre
13. British band Love|Less, who recently toured with Alesana in the UK, premiered an AFI-inspired track “Heaven.” Listen:
14. We have another new track from Anthony Green’s solo effort, Pixie Queen, which releases on September 9. Listen to “A Reason To Stay”:
15. Cruel Hand have a new video for their track “Decompose,” from the new album Your World Won’t Listen, out September 9 via Hopeless Records. Watch:
16. Arms Aloft premiered a new track called “The Truth Is Out There.” Their second full length, What A Time To Barely Be Alive, drops in September via Red Scare. Watch:
17. Lastly, to celebrate the completion of Warped Tour, here’s Ian Grushka, New Found Glory bassist, lounging on Set It Off’s gear:
