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Before fun. and Bleachers, there was Steel Train

Before there was fun.—and before there was Bleachers—Jack Antonoff led a group of friends called STEEL TRAIN. The band were signed to Drive Thru Records, where they put out two full-lengths before self-releasing 2010’s self-titled record, which proved to be their last. In 2013, the quintet called it quits for good. On June 18, the […]

Nine songs your mom will like

It has happened to all of us: You’re driving with your mom and your favorite song comes on but she doesn’t like it, so she switches it over to some easy-listening station. Or maybe you’re up in your room, blasting that new album you just got, and she yells up to you to turn it […]

Bleachers are in the studio

It looks like Bleachers (Jack Antonoff of fun.) are back at work in the studio, likely working on their followup to their 2014 debut album Strange Desire. Stay tuned here for more updates on their new music as it progresses.  Read More: Bleachers release new version of Strange Desire with all female vocals   jack in […]

Bleachers, Charli XCX cancel co-headlining tour

Due to creative and personal issues, Charli XCX has pulled out of the second leg of her co-headlining tour with Bleachers. The remaining tour dates have been cancelled. Read more: Bleachers, Charli XCX announce final routing for co-headlining tour Both artists have released statements on the cancellation of the tour, which you can read below. Charli […]

Bleachers release black and white performance video for "Like A River Runs"

fun. guitarist Jack Antonoff and his currently more active band Bleachers are still riding high on the exponentially growing success of their 2014 debut LP, Strange Desire. While currently wrapping up the first leg of the Charli And Jack Do America Tour alongside co-headliner Charli XCX, Bleachers have released a new video for their fan-favorite track, […]

Bleachers, Charli XCX announce final routing for co-headlining tour

Bleachers and Charli XCX have announced the final routing for their co-headlining summer run, including the recently-added second leg. Read more: Bleachers’ Jack Antonoff explains why he won’t boycott Indiana over anti-LGBT law (like Wilco did) The “Charli And Jack Do America Tour” started on Friday, June 5 in Cincinatti and will wrap up on October […]

Bleachers' Jack Antonoff explains why he won’t boycott Indiana over anti-LGBT law (like Wilco did)

Earlier this week, Wilco boycotted performing in Indiana after the state passed a controversial “religious freedom” law, which takes a strong step in the wrong direction for LGBT rights. In light of Bleachers’ upcoming performance in Indianapolis, frontman Jack Antonoff (also of the band fun.) spoke with Billboard, telling the magazine he wouldn't be boycotting […]

10 new songs you need to hear from March 2015

Sometimes the rock world can get noisy, and we don’t just mean in decibels or fuzz. Often the signal-to-noise ratio is more noise than signal. But no worries: We read, listen to and watch everything so we can sort it for you. Here are some of our favorite new songs and videos of March 2015. […]

Bleachers, Grimes team up for new song, "Entropy"

Bleachers (the new project from Jack Antonoff of fun.) and Grimes have teamed up yet again for another studio collaboration, titled “Entropy.” The track was written for, and exclusively premiered on a recent episode of HBO's Girls. Give it a spin below and leave us a comment with your thoughts! Listen: Bleachers stream debut album, Strange Desire “Working with […]

Of Mice & Men, Bleachers, the Pretty Reckless, many more to play Rock In Rio Festival

Among many other big names, a handful of bands from our scene have been announced as performers this year's Rock In Rio Festival, which include Of Mice & Men, Bleachers, the Pretty Reckless, Echosmith, Coheed And Cambria and others. Check out a full daily lineup schedule below. Excited about this year's Vans Warped Tour? Here's the full lineup […]

Bleachers announce North American headlining tour

Bleachers, the new project from fun. guitarist Jack Antonoff, have announced a 2015 headlining tour, Bleachers Come Alive!, which kicks off March 4 in Vancouver. Check out the full list of dates and locations below. Tickets go on sale Friday. Antonoff’s debut album, Strange Desire, which is out now via RCA. If you missed it, watch his […]

11 records (and one cassette) you should risk life and limb for this Black Friday Record Store Day

Okay, yeah, Black Friday is kind of gross. People trample over each other to get an HDTV or Beats headphones at a slightly discounted price, and the whole thing just reeks of consumerism sucking our culture into a deep, dark hole from which it’s nearly impossible to emerge. Fear not, however! The happiest places on […]

Bleachers release “Rollercoaster” video

Bleachers, the new project from fun. guitarist Jack Antonoff, have released a music video for “Rollercoaster.” The track is taken from Antonoff’s debut album, Strange Desire, which is out now via RCA. Watch the video below via Pitchfork, and let us know your thoughts. On the video, Antonoff told Pitchfork: “The idea of getting on […]

Bleachers stream debut album, ‘Strange Desire’

Bleachers (the new project from Jack Antonoff of fun.) are streaming their debut album, Strange Desire. The record will be officially released on July 15 via RCA Records. Listen to it below, and let us know what you think. If you missed it, watch the music video for “I Wanna Get Better,” which was directed […]

Bleachers - Strange Desire

Bleachers Strange Desire There’s nothing strange about fun. guitarist Jack Antonoff’s desire to take his talents solo on this side project. You’re unlikely to hear a more earnest album than Bleachers' Strange Desire this year, nor are you apt to find a release more faithful to the spirit and sound of Top 40 radio in the late, […]

Bleachers stream new song, “Like A River Runs”

Bleachers (the new project from Jack Antonoff of fun.) are streaming a new song, “Like A River Runs.” The track is taken from the band’s upcoming debut album, Strange Desire, which will be released on July 15 via RCA Records. Listen to the song below, and let us know your thoughts. If you missed it, Bleachers […]

Bleachers (Jack Antonoff of fun.) to release ‘Strange Desire’ on July 15

Bleachers (the new project from Jack Antonoff of fun.) will release their debut album, Strange Desire, on July 15 via RCA Records. The album was co-produced by Antonoff and John Hill (MIA, Jay-Z). “It’s the 2 words that perfectly title what this Bleachers album is as a documentation of my life as I can remember […]

Bleachers (Jack Antonoff of fun.) release new song, “Shadow”

Bleachers (the new project from Jack Antonoff of fun.) have released a new song titled “Shadow.” The track is taken from Bleachers’ upcoming album, which is due out later this year via RCA Records. The album’s debut single, “I Wanna Get Better,” was released earlier this year and has a music video that was directed […]

Bleachers (Fun.‘s Jack Antonoff) release Lena Dunham-directed music video

Bleachers, the solo/side project of Fun.’s Jack Antonoff, have released a new music video for the single “I Wanna Get Better.” Co-produced by John Hill (MIA, Jay-Z, Empire Of The Sun), the track is taken from Bleachers’ upcoming debut album, which is due out later this year via RCA Records. The video was directed by […]

12 New Songs You Need To Hear Before February Ends

Sometimes the rock world can get noisy, and we don’t just mean in decibels or fuzz. Often the signal-to-noise ratio is more noise than signal. But no worries; we read, listen to and watch everything so we can sort it for you. Here are some of our favorite new songs and videos of February 2014. […]
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