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Although these bands have come to the end of their respective roads, still, we can’t let go. That’s why we’re dedicating a few more inches of column space to send off some of our favorite outfits who didn’t make it through the calendar year. Bright side: Expect reunion shows from at least six of these […]

Albany, NY's Aficionado have announced preliminary details of their final show, taking place in their hometown on May 4 at Valentines. Support bands are forthcoming.

Albany, NY's Aficionado have officially disbanded. The group most notably released 2011's self-titled and 2012's Empty single, both on No Sleep Records. Read an announcement from vocalist Nick Warchol: “It saddens me deeply to announce that after almost 9 years of playing together, Aficionado has officially broken up. Since I was a kid, all I […]

Aficionado and TS & The Past Haunts (No Sleep Records) will be opening for Braid on the seminal band's upcoming tour. The former will open the east coast leg while the latter will open the west coast leg. Aficionado Tour Dates (w/Braid): Aug 9 – New York, NY – Bowery Ballroom Aug 10 – Philadelphia, […]

Albany, NY's Aficionado (No Sleep) have announced a tour with Electric Six. Dates are below. Mar 08 The Blind Pig Ann Arbor, MI Mar 09 High Noon Saloon Madison, WI Mar 10 Upfront & Company Marquette, MI Mar 27 Wild Buffalo House of Music Bellingham, WA Mar 28 Dante's Portland, OR Mar 29 Neurolux Boise, […]

Thursday have announced they will be kicking off their North American tour on Nov. 23 in New York, N.Y. Aficionado, Maylene And The Sons Of Disaster, Make Do And Men, MewithoutYou, and Screaming Females are also on the tour bill for select dates. Tickets are on sale here. The dates are as follows: Nov. 23 […]

Albany, NY's Aficionado (No Sleep Records) have been announced as support for a short run headlined by Thursday, which also features mewithoutYou, Screaming Females and Make Do And Mend.  12/26 Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom  12/27 Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club  12/28 New Haven, CT @ Toad’s Place  12/29 Boston, MA @ Royale  12/30 Philadelphia, […]

The Wonder Years, Fairweather, The Dangerous Summer, Into It. Over It., Such Gold, Aficionado, and I Call Fives have all been announced for A Very GK! Holiday, taking place this December in Poughkeepsie, NY and Danbury, CT. Head to the official site for more bands and details.

Aficionado are streaming a new song entitled “Falsified Inspiration” from their self-titled debut on No Sleep Records due July 26th. Head here to check it out.

Tim Kasher of Cursive will be touring with Aficionado (No Sleep Records) kicking off in August. Fri-Aug-19 Pontiac, MI The Croofoot Sat-Aug-20 Columbus , OH Double Happiness Sun-Aug-21 Cleveland, OH Grog Shop Mon-Aug-22 Rochester, NY Bug Jar Tue-Aug-23 Boston, MA Great Scott Wed-Aug-24 New York, NY Mercury Lounge Thu-Aug-25 Philadelphia, PA Johnny Brenda's Fri-Aug-26 Washington, […]

Albany, NY natives Aficionado (No Sleep) and End Of A Year Self Defense Family (Deathwish Inc) have posted a music video in which both bands take turns performing, respectively. Check it out below and let us know what you thought with a comment. Aficionado:EOAYSDF from brighterlightsmedia on Vimeo.

Check out this exclusive stream of “Stir Like Hell” off Aficionado's new, self-titled album, out July 26 on No Sleep Records.