anakin

Some music fans actively prefer artists to parse out singles instead of an entire album at one sitting. Which is cool, but it can get frustrating when a band leave you hungry for more. Like in the case of Anakin, the ’90s-tinged alternative-rock outfit from San Diego. Today AltPress is premiering “Starshine,” the third installment […]

San Diego emo contingent Anakin are readying a series of five singles to be released over the next 12 months. The first in the series, @-1, will feature former Motion City Soundtrack frontman Justin Pierre taking lead vocals on the song “Spaced-Out.” The B-side is a cover of “California,” by the Rentals, the band formed […]

San Diego alternative rock band Anakin are sharing a new song that serves as an a-side to their cover of the Smashing Pumpkins' “Rocket.” Titled “Sun-Kissed,” the band's newest single brings to mind a heavy, grungy version of fellow Southern California rock mainstays Lit with a hint of 311 thrown in for good measure. You […]

San Diego’s Anakin are streaming their Beach Boys tribute release, Wouldn’t It Be Nice/God Only Knows, in its entirety. The effort contains renditions of the classic tracks “Wouldn't It Be Nice” and “God Only Knows.” Listen below and leave us a comment with your thoughts. If you dig it, be sure to support the band by picking it […]

San Diego’s Anakin are teaming up with AP to bring you their new music video for “Satellite.” The track is taken from the band’s new album, Celestial Frequency Shifter, which is out now on No Sleep Records. Check out the video below, and let us know your thoughts.   Brad Chancellor says, “We teamed up […]