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AltPress are exclusively premiering the latest entry from Bridge Nine Records—a split EP between Alcoa (Defeater frontman Derek Archambault's alt-country band) and Midwestern indie arrivals Choir Vandals. On the former's side, there are two previously unreleased B-sides from 2015's Parlour Tricks, while the Vandals offer two new tracks to follow their own EPs. PRE-ORDERS (OUT NOV. 4): […]

Defeater have announced their summer vacation—a headlining tour across Europe in June and July 2015. Supporting acts haven't been announced yet at this stage in the game. The band signed to Epitaph Records in January. Their highly anticipated fourth full-length album is due out later this year, set to follow 2013's Letters Home. During that album […]

Alcoa, the side project of Defeater frontman Derek Archambault, have premiered a new music video for their song, “All Dolled Up,” over at the AV Club. Check it out below and let us know what you think! Listen: Alcoa (Defeater’s Derek Archambault) premiere new single, “All Dolled Up” (exclusive) “All Dolled Up” is taken from the band's latest studio album, Parlour […]

Alcoa, the side project of Defeater frontman Derek Archambault, have premiered a new song from their upcoming sophomore album, Parlour Tricks, titled “Always Chasing Me.” You can listen to the track below. Be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts! Read more: Alcoa (Defeater’s Derek Archambault) premiere new single, “All Dolled Up” (exclusive) Parlour Tricks is due out on February 24 […]

After recovering from hip replacement surgery, Derek Archambault (who also spits fire for hardcore punks Defeater) is bringing his alt-rock/country project Alcoa back to life with a new sophomore LP, Parlour Tricks. The record will be released on February 24 via Bridge Nine Records and is up for pre-order now. Today, the band are teaming up with […]

Alcoa, the side project of Defeater frontman Derek Archambault, have announced that they will release their sophomore studio album, Parlour Tricks, on February 24 via Bridge Nine Records. The effort will feature instruments such as an upright bass, banjo, fiddle, pedal steel and piano/organ, along with guest vocals from Derek's wife, Alyssa Archambault. While more information will be revealed soon, you can check […]

Front Porch Step, the acoustic solo project of Jake Mcelfresh, will embark on a headlining tour this spring alongside Have Mercy, Alcoa and Head North, with Brigades and Hotel Books serving as rotational support. Check out a full list of dates and locations below. Be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts! FPS will release a new […]

Alcoa, the solo project of Defeater frontman Derek Archambault, are currently in the studio at The Office in North Andover, Massachusetts, recording the follow up to their 2013 debut, Bone And Marrow. The impending effort will feature instruments such as an upright bass, banjo, fiddle, pedal steel and piano/organ, along with guest vocals from Derek's wife, Alyssa Archambault.  Over […]

Derek Archambault (Defeater, Alcoa) recently underwent hip replacement surgery made possible by his PledgeMusic campaign, where you can still purchase remaining copies of Alcoa's Thank You EP. Defeater were forced to drop a tour earlier this year due to Archambault's withholding medical issues—likely for the last time. An update on Alcoa's page reads: “The surgery was a great success, […]

Derek Archambault (Defeater, Alcoa) has one week left on his PledgeMusic campaign to raise funds towards the costs of his hip replacement surgery. In the past, issues with his hip have prevented him from touring; most recently forcing Defeater to drop off their spring tour as support for the Wonder Years. AP is proud to premiere the beautifully done trailer for Thank […]

Derek Archambault (Defeater, Alcoa) recently launched a PledgeMusic campaign to raise funds that will go toward paying off the costs of his hip replacement surgery. In the past, issues with his hip have prevented him from touring; most recently forcing Defeater to drop off their spring tour as support for the Wonder Years. Archambault has recorded a new Alcoa EP, titled Thank You, which is available digitally for […]

This piece originally ran in the iPad edition of AP 301, but we love these bands so much that we wanted to share.  Sure, we all have our fave bands we want to see at Warped Tour. But really, don’t you want to see something new? Of course you do, that’s why you clicked on […]

Below you can watch Alcoa perform “I Don't Feel Welcome Here Anymore” at the Bridge Nine Records office. His debut album Bone And Marrow is out on the label Feb. 26.

Defeater frontman Derek Archambault has announced details for his solo project, Alcoa. Bridge Nine Records will release the debut album, Bone & Marrow, in all formats on Feb. 26. It will feature eleven songs and has “…a few tracks I've been fucking around with for the past few years, along with new stuff written specifically for this record.  I […]

Defeater vocalist Derek Archambault will be releasing a new full-length with his Alcoa side-project; the eleven-track album, influenced by “artists like Gram Parsons, Elliot Smith, Johnny Cash, Rocky Votolato, and Ryan Adams” according to the press release, will be out later this year. A few recent demos can be heard below.