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There he was, a despondent young man sitting in a crowded bar in lower Manhattan. It was 2004 and the music scene around him was exploding and his band, fresh off of signing with Interscope Records, were heading toward the height of their popularity. But that night Brand New frontman Jesse Lacey was still wrestling […]

November 20 will mark the 10-year anniversary of Brand New’s acclaimed third release, The Devil And God Are Raging Inside Me. As iconic as the album itself is the artwork that accompanies it: The photo depicts a little girl against the stark backdrop of a weathered New England home and two adults wearing sinister masks […]

Sometimes, a sad song can help us absorb and understand the tragedies in life. Here are 17 songs we think are the saddest ever. Death Cab For Cutie – “I Will Follow You Into The Dark” The perfect combination of romance and rumination, Ben Gibbard’s solo serenade of ominous adoration tugs at the heartstrings and […]

At their show in El Paso, Texas on Nov. 3, Brand New covered “Sprained Ankle” by singer/songwriter Julien Baker. Watch the performance in the clip below—I guarantee it'll give you goosebumps. Read more: Brand New release apology statement; delay (final?) album, confirm eventual “demise” Brand New are currently on tour with the Front Bottoms and Modern […]

Pokémon are clearly having their moment, and the Facebook page Pokécovers are crossing genres and combining our favorite Pokémon and album covers in the most amazing way. From Magikarp and Modern Baseball to Melanie Martinez and Togepi, check out a few of our favorite Pokémon and album combinations below! Blink-182, Dude Ranch, featuring Tauros [Photo credit: Pokécovers] Fall Out […]

Limited edition masks replicating the iconic ones seen on Brand New's The Devil and God Are Raging Inside Me album artwork are here just in time for Halloween. Read more: Brand New release apology statement; delay (final?) album, confirm eventual “demise” The collection, which can be found here and retails for $39.99, includes each mask and “more.”  Apparently […]

Summer has officially come to an end, which means a slew of long-awaited album releases and plenty of great fall tours kicking off. There’s a lot happening this fall, which can make it hard to choose. Here are some bands you should definitely catch on the road. Yellowcard It’s hard to believe that 13 years […]

Brand New have issued an apology statement regarding a previous claim of releasing their long-awaited (final?) album this year, which they have now delayed once again. “These plans were authentic, but we are changing them. While there exists a collection of songs that, right now, some would call fit to be an album, to us […]

Around the AP office, it would be a supreme understatement to say our tastes “vary.” From the heaviest metal to the poppiest superstars, we all would love to design some strange tours—cue a million promoters’ nightmares. We asked members of our staff to put together their in-a-perfect-world concerts and got some pretty bizarre answers… THE […]

Our scene is no stranger to ink, especially when talking about the music we love. In case you’re thinking of putting your favorite band or song on your skin, here are some great ideas: There’s always your favorite album artwork:   Worth the 6 hours of laying in a twisted position. Just missing the full […]

Brand New have announced a fall headlining tour alongside the Front Bottoms and Modern Baseball. A full list of dates and locations, along with ticket information, can be found below. Be sure to let us know which stop(s) you plan on attending! QUIZ: Which 2006 album are you? Dates: 10/13 – Rochester, NY @ Main […]

You saw it at the APMAs first—genre-defying icons A Day To Remember are taking over the AP cover! With the full story behind Bad Vibrations and never-before-seen posters, it’s everything the hardest-core ADTR fan could ever need. It’s our annual Class of 2006 special! We spoke to the people behind 10 albums that defined the […]

Brand New have released a new effort on their Bandcamp, titled 3 Demos, Reworked. It contains “Brother’s Song,” “Missing You” and “1996,” along with alternate demos of each track. Stream it below and be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts. Read more: Confirmed: Brand New will release (final?) album this year Brand New are currently […]

Early Thursday morning, Brand New casually added three new shirts to their webstore. Even for a band like Brand New, this usually wouldn’t be too big of a deal. But of course, they had to make it one. Watch: Brand New frontman breaks down in tears; hints at new record, band’s eventual end – UPDATED One […]

It’s true: Brand New played a role in Thrice deciding to reunite. According to guitarist Teppei Teranishi, he and frontman Dustin Kensrue going to see the band during a show on their West Coast tour helped spark the conversation. “We're good friends with [Brand New], so we started talking to them,” Teranishi told Live Nation. […]

Procrastinate! Music Traitors has confirmed that not only will Brand New release another new song—but also a new album. This news comes a week after the band dropped their new single “I Am A Nightmare” and confirmed a spot at this year's Riot Fest in Chicago. Check out the release below. Watch: Brand New frontman breaks […]

A stream of Brand New’s new song, “I Am A Nightmare,” has been posted on Procrastinate! Music Traitors’ YouTube page. You can listen below. Watch: Brand New frontman breaks down in tears; hints at new record, band’s eventual end The track is available for purchase as a 12-inch vinyl at Procrastinate!’s webstore. You can also buy […]

A listing for a new Brand New song, titled “I Am A Nightmare,” has surfaced on Amazon. According to the description, it will be released this coming Friday, May 20.  Read more: Is this a clue to Brand New’s (final?) album? Brand New released a stand-alone single, “Mene,” in 2015. They also debuted a separate song, […]

Procrastinate! Music Traitors is a record company founded by members of Brand New. Yesterday, the label shared its first Instagram post, which, of course, is incredibly cryptic and being interpreted by some as a potential clue to Brand New’s impending (final?) album. Watch: Brand New frontman breaks down in tears; hints at new record, band’s eventual […]