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Reporting from Fest 12: Interviews with Real Friends, United Nations, Mixtapes, The Swellers, more

Between Festing and battling WiFi overstaturated by punks in Gainesville, AP managing editor Scott Heisel interviewed some of your favorite Fest 12 artists!  Check out exclusive videos with Real friends, Mixtapes, Sainthood Reps, Masked Intruder and more! VIDEO DIRECTORY:  Tim Kasher Interview Sainthood Reps Interview Real Friends Interview The Swellers Interview Kyle Kinane interviews Masked […]

Fest 12 Part Two: Iron Chic, Braid, ALL, Polar Bear Club, the Lawrence Arms and more

Photographer: @photosbychrismartin Photographer Christopher Martin caught the final days of The Fest in Gainesville, Florida. Check out pictures of Chris Cresswell, Joe McMahon, Banner Pilot, Kyle Kinane, Iron Chic, Boy Sets Fire, Braid, Weatherbox, Paint It Black and more!

Artist on Artist Interview: Braid meets Signals Midwest

Signals Midwest vocalist Max Stern interviews Braid guitarist/vocalist Bob Nanna at Fest 12.

Braid sign with Topshelf Records, to release first full-length in 16 years

Braid have signed with Topshelf Records for the release of their first full-length album in sixteen years. Singer/guitarist Bob Nanna says: “We're fans of all of the bands on Topshelf's roster and love the spirit with which Seth and Kevin run the label.” The album is slated for a 2014 release and will be the follow-up […]

Tony Thaxton (ex-Motion City Soundtrack) to join Braid for U.K. tour

Second-wave emo pioneers Braid have announced a temporary lineup change for their upcoming tour of the U.K. Longtime drummer Damon Atkinson will be unable to make the trip, so the band have enlisted Tony Thaxton, formerly of Motion City Soundtrack, to fill in. The band write: “Damon will not be playing drums for these 5 […]

Mid-Year Report 2013: Most Anticipated Albums

Here's what we think the best of the second half of the year will be.   READERS PICK A DAY TO REMEMBER – Common Courtesy Release Date: TBA / fall “With this whole lawsuit thing, and continuous talk of ADTR ‘selling out,’ this album could go in almost any direction. The tracks we’ve heard so […]

Song Premiere: Lifted Bells, "So Solo"

Lifted Bells, featuring members of Braid, Their/They're/There and Stay Ahead Of The Weather, are preparing to unleash their self-titled EP via Naked Ally Records, label of Matthew Frank (Lifted Bells, Their / They're / There),  on May 31. Many have long awaited the sound of these musical forces combined, and we are proud to quell your curiosity today […]

Listen to clips from the Braid and Balance And Composure split EP

Clips of the Braid and Balance And Composure split can be heard on Amazon. The release won't be out until Feb. 26 via No Sleep Records.

Braid and Balance And Composure announce split EP

Braid and Balance And Composure will release a split EP via No Sleep Records on February 26, 2013.  You can pre-order the split on limited 7″ vinyl and in digital format at the No Sleep Store. Braid will also release the split on exclusive maroon vinyl via their online store. Track Listing: Braid 01. Lux […]

MXPX, Braid, American Steel, Teenage Bottlerocket and more announced for Pouzza Fest 2013

Montreal's Pouzza Fest has announced that its 2013 lineup will include MXPX, American Steel, Braid, Big D And The Kids Table, Teenage Bottlerocket and more. Read the full lineup via the admat below: Pouzza Fest takes place May 17-19 in downtown Montreal, QC, where performances are dispersed through 10 different venues that are within walking […]

Braid announce 'Frame And Canvas' dates with Into It. Over It. and Diamond Youth

Braid have announced special Frame And Canvas dates with support from Into It. Over It., Diamond Youth and Cut Teeth. The band will be playing the album in its entirety each night.

The Lead: Alternative Press presents the third annual Festies

Now in its second decade as the premiere event for beards, booze and bro-downs, THE FEST wrapped its 11th year with a bang. AltPress.com was there at the Gainesville, Florida, event, and now here are our picks for the best moments during the weird, wild world of the Fest: the third annual Festies! WRITERS: Scott […]

Fest Or Die: AP's essential picks for The Fest 11

Managing editor Scott Heisel isn’t new to The Fest. He attended every year since 2005, making this his eighth trek to downtown Gainesville, Florida, for a three-day extravaganza of bands, beards, beers and bro-downs. As literally hundreds of bands big and small play each year, it’s impossible to see everyone. So let Scott’s suggestions serve as a […]

Cut Teeth - Televandalism EP

Cut Teeth Televandalism EP Few bands are as appropriately named as Chicago’s Cut Teeth. The tracks on the quartet’s debut EP, Televandalism, gnash and grind like the rear molars of a clenched jaw. The band’s members refined their power and precision in well-respected groups Red Knife Lottery and the Felix Culpa and apply the lessons […]

Certain People I Know - Certain People I Know

Certain People I Know Certain People I Know Originally formed in 2009, Certain People I Know were the new vehicle of former Braid/Hey Mercedes vocalist/guitarist Bob Nanna and drummer Damon Atkinson. They wrote a handful of songs and played a few shows in and around Chicago before sort of fading back into the darkness. Now, […]

Braid announce 'Frame & Canvas' tour dates

Braid have announced a set of summer tour dates kicking off on Aug. 7. The band will be performing Frame & Canvas in its entirety on the upcoming tour. Tickets are on sale now. The dates are as follows: August 7 – Cleveland, OH August 9 – New York, NY August 10 – Philadelphia, PA […]

Under The Covers: Braid vs. Butch Walker

You think it’s hard to write an original song? Try finding a cover song that hasn’t been done before—it’s harder than you think. That’s why we bring you Under The Covers: Each week, we’ll pit two bands who have covered the same source material against one another, and it’s up to you to decide who comes out on […]

Braid to play Acoustic Basement at Chicago Warped Tour

The Vans Acoustic Basement has just announced the seminal emo act Braid will be playing a set at the Chicago Warped Tour. View the tweet below. This just in: BRAID @braidcentral will beplaying a special set at the #AcousticBasement in Chicago on Sat! @VansWarpedTour @FullSail — Acoustic Basement (@AcousticBSMNT) July 5, 2012

Braid finalize summer tour dates

Braid has (mostly) finalized the venues and routing for their summer tour; Owen will support on all dates, while Aficionado will open on all east coast/midwest shows and TS & the Past Haunts will open the west coast dates. 8/7 – Cleveland, OH | The Grog Shop BUY TICKETS 8/9 – New York, NY | […]

Aficionado, TS & The Past Haunts to support Braid on upcoming tour

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, […]
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