To properly dissect the best emo albums from 2011, one must not be afraid to use the term “emo” broadly, as this style of music can take shape across multiple genres. In 2011, emo was arguably at its lowest point commercially, as the mid-to-late 2000s boom had slowly faded away at the turn of the decade, followed by the genre’s dip into happier and more neon territory. However, due to ...
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Heavenward have released their new single “Wish.” The latest track comes from their highly anticipated debut EP Staircase Music, which drops on February 18th via Fever Ltd.
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One of the greatest feats of the emo genre is its ability to cross barriers, genres and fandoms to unite us all under the common denominator of music. Whether there’s a tinge of rap or a twist of pop-punk, the branches of emo music all extend from the same familiar source. Whil...
Confirming over a year's worth of speculation regarding the fate of their band, Pennsylvania based rockers Balance And Composure today announce six final shows to celebrate the end of their 12-year career. See the sendoff dates below.
The emo and shoegaze-indebted act—who released three studio albums together, including 2016's electro-tinged Light We Made—share a somber but affirming update on Twi
Have Balance And Composure announced that they're breaking up? It sure sounds like it.
In a new interview, vocalist and guitarist Jon Simmons said that they just had their "last tour."
"Well, our last full U.S.," Simmons explains.
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With Christmas right around the corner, it's time to start decorating your tree—if you haven't already by now. Garland, candy canes and lights are all well and good, but why not include your favorite bands in the holiday festivities? We've rounded up
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Get excited: Circa Survive and Thrice have announced a co-headlining tour with support from Chon and Balance And Composure, and we’re already looking forward to this.
Check out the full list of cities and dates below!
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The fall tour is set to kick off in November, with dates spanning across the North America and Canada.
Will Yip has been working as a recording engineer, mixer and mastering engineer for more than a decade, but you’d never guess his veteran status by talking to him. The Philadelphia-based producer speaks with an infectious and boundless enthusiasm, his diction littered with emphasizing expletives and the youthful veneer of someone half his age who may have just discovered this world of contemporary
After an impressive 2016 with the release of their anticipated record Light We Made, Balance And Composure have returned with a new limited seven-inch, Slow Heart, for this year’s Record Store Day. AP is proud to bring you a first listen of the first song from the single “Run From Me.” Atreyue R
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Light We Made
Three years after 2013’s The Things We Think We’re Missing, Balance And Composure have returned with an unbridled yet mature record that sets out to explore new boundaries of self-expression. For their
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Back in October of 2013, Balance And Composure were involved in a van crash, according to a short post on their Facebook.
Nearly three years later and the band have finally opened up about the severity of the crash and how it changed their lives in a new interview with EW
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Grayscale
Signed to Anchor Eighty Four Records, Grayscale have some serious Jimmy Eat World and Brand New vibes. Check out “Palette” and be prepare for it to get stuck in your head immediately.
Headquarters: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Tiny Moving Parts
TMP’s Facebook “about me” says it all: “Short Description: Family band from Minnesota. Long Description: We would love to p
Circa Survive have announced that they will embark on a headlining tour alongside Balance And Composure and CHON this spring. A full list of dates and locations can be found below. Be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts!
Watch Circa Survive’s pulsating new video for “Child Of The Desert”
The band's most recent album, Descensus, was released in November via Sumerian Records. Frontman Anth
Bands can be tourists too, as proven by the photos they take during their travels. By now, we've all seen the cuddly koala bears and kangaroos in Australia, the gigantic Dinny the Dinosaur from Pee Wee's Big Adventure, the restaurant from Seinfeld, and the houses from the Goonies and Full House. Wait,
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Balance And Composure have revealed what will be their first tour dates of 2015, where they will be joined by Ovlov. The six date run will begin on January 13 in Syracuse, NY and will end on January 18 in Pawtucket, RI. You can check out all where the band will be ringing in the impending year below.
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Balance And Composure have announced that they will be heading out on a U.S. headlining tour near the end of this summer and into the fall. Support will come from Seahaven, The American Scene, and Creepoid. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, June 13. You
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It looks like La Dispute and Blance And Composure are having fun on their Australian tour. Below, you can watch video of La Dispute, along with B&C frontman Jon Simmons, singing a karaoke version of Linkin Park’s ultimate hit, “In The End.” Check it out
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Balance And Composure have announced that they will be heading to the UK and Europe this fall for a headlining tour. The band will be out in support of their latest full-length album, 2013's The Things We Think We're Missing, which is available for purchase now along with tickets to the full list of shows below. Seahaven, Milk Teeth (UK o
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Balance and Composure vocalist Jon Simmons has announced that he will be taking a two-show leave from the band’s current tour with Manchester Orchestra due to a family emergency. The band is continuing on, however, as they will be having “special friends” fill in. These acquaintances they're spe
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