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20 post-hardcore bands who took concept albums to the next level
Post-hardcore is especially rich in concept albums. Perhaps that’s because the immense vocal palette—from tender crooning to raw screaming—lends itself to expressing emotions. The music similarly matches. Sure, metalcore can deliver crushing breakdowns, but it rarely gets as intimate as this companion genre. There’s also the fact that the high-pitched singing elicits desperation so often […]
A Lot Like Birds call it quits, Kurt Travis debuts new project Royal Coda
[Photo by: alotlikebirds/Instagram, royal.coda/Instagram] We have good news and bad news. The bad news is that A Lot Like Birds have broken up. The good news is that former A Lot Like Birds vocalist Kurt Travis has started a new band called Royal Coda. We're both sad and happy at the same time. Read more: Op-Ed: Former […]
'DIVISI' arrives with atmospheric, new sound for A Lot Like Birds
A Lot Like Birds DIVISI FILE UNDER: Something Different Returns ROCKS LIKE: The Receiving End Of Sirens, HRVRD, Tides Of Man WHAT'S DIFFERENT: Yes, vocalist Kurt Travis is out of the picture, and the band’s sound has shifted. But DIVISI deserves its own conversation: A Lot Like Birds’ fourth album chases that atmospheric progressive/post-hardcore sound […]
A Lot Like Birds announce US headlining tour with Household, Hearts Like Lions and OWEL
[Photo credit: Facebook / Facebook] A Lot Like Birds have announced that they will be embarking on a full US headlining tour this spring with support from Household, Hearts Like Lions, and OWEL. Check out the full list of cities and dates below! Read more: letlive., A Lot Like Birds, Protest The Hero, more drummers team up […]
letlive., A Lot Like Birds, Protest The Hero, more drummers team up for song—listen
This is too cool: Drummers from letlive., A Lot Like Birds, Protest The Hero, The Dillinger Escape Plan, more have teamed up for one song, gathered by Night Verses' Aric Improta. Listen to the song and check out the full list of contributors below (via The PRP). Read more: The Wonder Years team up with letlive. singer for new music […]
Hear members of Dance Gavin Dance, A Lot Like Birds, others on new Sianvar song
The post-hardcore/experimental supergroup Sianvar is teaming up with AP to premiere their single “Omniphobia” off their upcoming album Stay Lost. The group features members from Dance Gavin Dance, A Lot Like Birds, Hail the Sun and Stolas. “The Sianvar full-length has been in the works for quite a long time,” says guitarist Sergio Medina. “For it […]
Op-Ed: Former A Lot Like Birds vocalist says he left band because of new direction
First of all, I just want to say thank you to all my fans, family and friends who have been expressing their love and devotion during this time. I appreciate this more than you know. The reason I'm speaking out about this is for those people and to bring these events everyone is asking me […]
A Lot Like Birds vocalist Kurt Travis leaves band
A Lot Like Birds vocalist Kurt Travis has left the band. While ALLB's official statement does not offer much insight into the split, Travis revealed on Twitter that he left on his “own accord,” although “it was not a clean break.” You can read what each party had to say below. Read more: Kurt Travis opens […]
Dance Gavin Dance announce 10-year anniversary tour with Slaves, A Lot Like Birds, others
This fall, Dance Gavin Dance will embark on a 10-year anniversary tour alongside Slaves, A Lot Like Birds, Dayshell and Strawberry Girls. Both Slaves and A Lot Like Birds are fronted by former DGD vocalists Johnny Craig and Kurt Travis, while Strawberry Girls feature ex-DGD guitarist Zachary Garren. All current and former singers of Dance […]
Dance Gavin Dance announce 10-year anniversary tour with Slaves, A Lot Like Birds, others
This fall, Dance Gavin Dance will embark on a 10-year anniversary tour alongside Slaves, A Lot Like Birds, Dayshell and Strawberry Girls. Both Slaves and A Lot Like Birds are fronted by former DGD vocalists Johnny Craig and Kurt Travis, while Strawberry Girls feature ex-DGD guitarist Zachary Garren. All current and former singers of Dance […]
alone. (A Lot Like Birds’ Michael Franzino) announces debut album
Michael Franzino of A Lot Like Birds has announced his new DIY solo endeavor, alone. The project’s debut LP, Somewhere In The Sierras, will be released on June 22. Check out a teaser video below, and let us know your thoughts. A Lot Like Birds' latest album, No Place, was released in 2013 on Equal Vision […]
A Lot Like Birds, I The Mighty, Hail The Sun members tackle anxiety disorder with new project
A Lot Like Birds singer Cory Lockwood, I The Mighty drummer Blake Dahlinger and Hail The Sun guitarist Shane Gann have teamed together for an innovative new project, Sufferer. The endeavor serves to shine a light on anxiety as a disorder by showing what a day in the life of someone who suffers from anxiety is like. You can […]
A Lot Like Birds bassist leaves band
A Lot Like Birds have announced that bassist Michael Littlefield is no longer a member of the band, as he is focusing on pursing his education. Read an official statement form the rest of the group below. Read more: A Lot Like Birds guitarist launches IndieGoGo campaign for side project A Lot Like Birds are set embark on […]
A Lot Like Birds announce spring headlining tour
A Lot Like Birds will embark on a headlining tour this spring with Icarus The Owl. You can check out a full list of dates and locations below. Watch A Lot Like Birds' Daytrotter session Directly following this headlining tour, the boys in A Lot Like Birds will join Enter Shikari on their U.S. headlining tour. […]
Faces of Warped Tour 2014
Photographer: Tom Stone We get up close and personal with the artists playing Warped Tour this summer with photographer Tom Stone. Catch these bands and more all summer on Warped Tour and stay tuned to AltPress for new original Warped content every weekday! Warped Tour Dates June 28 Southeast Auburn, WA White River Amphitheater June […]
Warped Tour Merch Booth Breakdown pt. 2 (Beartooth, Breathe Carolina, Four Year Strong, FIR more)
Photographer: Heather Ann Phillips With Warped Tour having just begun, we know some of you are saving up for those summer exclusive merch tent finds. Our trusted photographer Heather Ann Phillips met up with booth managers throughout her day on Warped last week to show you the goods. Plan accordingly with this photo series. Check out part one!
A Lot Like Birds guitarist launches IndieGoGo campaign for side project
A Lot Like Birds guitarist and songwriter Michael Franzino has launched an IndieGoGo campaign for his side project alone., which will feature a “deeper exploration into the softer ambient and more melodic side” of his writing. Franzino is asking for $10,000 in order to suffice all of his necessities for recording his proposed album. As of this point […]
A Lot Like Birds announce July tour dates with Heart To Heart
A Lot Like Birds will be on the road for a short tour in July, following their appearance at the 2014 Vans Warped Tour. Heart To Heart will be joining the band on the upcoming trek. Ticket information can be found here. The dates are as follows: 2014 Vans Warped Tour June 13 Houston, TX […]
Get Scared, Like Moths To Flames, more to play Artery SXSW showcase
The lineup has been announced for the Artery Foundation’s SXSW showcase and includes such bands as Attila, Alesana, Like Moths To Flames, Being As An Ocean and more. You can check out the full lineup and all of the details below. ATTILA ALESANA LIKE MOTHS TO FLAMES BEING AS AN OCEAN A LOT LIKE BIRDS […]
Equal Vision, Pure Noise announce SXSW showcase
Equal Vision Records and Pure Noise Records will be partnering for a SXSW double label showcase in Austin, TX, on March 13. Performers will include The Story So Far, Being As An Ocean, A Lot Like Birds and more. The free, all-ages showcase will be in the G-Pen Annex (Red River & 6th Street) from […]
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