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After Brand New’s recent performance at Edgefest, the Buffalo News ran a concert review titled “Edgefest 2014, A Winner Despite One Flop” (yes, the “flop” they’re referring to is Brand New). In his review, “pop music critic” Jeff Miers calls Jesse Lacey & Co. “one of the worst bands I’ve ever seen in decades of […]

Brand New frontman Jesse Lacey, who rarely does any kind of press, recently appeared in the Rig Rundown video series from Premiere Guitar. In the video, Lacey discusses his guitars, the band’s sound, setlist and more. BN’s guitar tech also steps in to talk about Vincent Accardi’s gear. Check out the video below, and let […]

Brand New recently performed a headlining gig at Michigan’s Common Ground Festival on July 7, alongside Circa Survive, the Hold Steady and more. Below, you can watch fan-shot footage of the band performing some of the classics, including “Seventy Times 7” from 2001’s Your Favorite Weapon; “Sic Transit Gloria” and “Tommy Gun” from Deja Entendu; and “Jesus […]

Brand New, who we really hope will release a new album this year, have announce five more October shows—mostly in the South—that will be added to their fall tour. Pre-sale tickets go on sale today at noon. You can check out the full list of tour dates and locations below. (New dates in bold.) If you […]

Last month, Brand New headlined the Pegasus Music Festival at the Verizon Theatre in Grand Prairie, Texas, alongside Circa Survive and Cold War Kids. HD footage has recently surfaced of the band’s full set, which includes classics like “Sic Transit Gloria,” Tommy Gun” and “Jesus Christ.” Watch the band’s set below, and let us know […]

Another half-year has passed, so it’s time for AP’s annual mid-year report, where we break down the best of the best so far, with the cut-off date of June 30. Today, we conclude not with what we have already heard, but what we want to hear this year. Check it out below and tell us what you're […]

The initial lineup has been announced for Edge Fest, a radio sponsored event taking place in Buffalo, NY on August 10, 2014. Weezer and Brand New are set to headline, with the Sheila Divine and Buffalo locals Pentimento opening. Here's the full show info direct from the official Facebook event: Sunday, August 10th Funtime AfterDark […]

APTV Nashville correspondent Philip Obenschain (@pobenschain) brings you AP’s top news stories this week from Escape The Fate, The Devil Wears Prada, Brand New, and more.

Brand New have posted an update on their website that brings fans somewhat up to date on what they have been up to as of late. You can check it out now below. The band just announced yesterday that they will be heading out on a handful of U.S. headlining tour dates this October, along […]

Brand New have announced a new run of fall tour dates in October. Pre-sale tickets go on sale at 12 p.m. EST. You can check out the full list of dates and locations (including their previously announced Florida tour) below. If you missed it, watch The band’s guitarist, Vincent Accardi, smash his amp onstage. Also, […]

APTV Chicago correspondent TJ Horansky (@tjhoransky) brings you the APTV news report for the week ending June 15, 2014.

Some great footage has surfaced of Brand New performing a full set at the Bell House in Brooklyn, New York on December 22. The band performed a prime set, including classic tracks like “Seventy Times 7,” “Sic Transit Gloria,” “Sowing Season” and many more. At one point in the performance (skip to the 1:50:07 mark), […]

Brand New performed at the Boston Calling Music Festival at City Hall Plaza over the weekend, along with Death Cab For Cutie, Modest Mouse, Bastille and more. Below, you can watch fan-shot footage of the band performing “Tommy Gun,” “Sic Transit Gloria,” “Degausser,” “Jesus Christ” and “At The Bottom.” Check out the band’s performance, and […]

Brand New, who were recently announced for Riot Fest Toronto, have now, in typical BN style, announced three tour dates this fall. The short run of dates will find the band hitting three stops in Florida: Miami, St Petersburg and Orlando. You can check out the full list of dates and locations below. Tickets go […]

Joyce Manor and Broncho have been announced as support for Brand New on a handful of their headlining tour dates starting on August 28 and running through September 1. Check out what cities they will be stopping in below. Joyce Manor announced just this past week that they have singed to Epitaph Records for their highly anticipated third […]

The 90-degree days have already descended upon the AP headquarters. As we sit sweating under dog breath-temperature AC and try to process that we’re going to be putting up with a few more months of this oppressive air, we thought of fonder times—when summer was still the carefree thing the movies want you to believe […]

Now that all of the pageantry over this year’s inductions into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame is far behind us, let’s consider the very scene we immerse ourselves in. Did you ever wonder if any of the bands you currently hold dear will gain a level of respect worthy of Rock Hall enshrinement? […]

The full lineup has been announced for the Toronto dates of Riot Fest. The lineup includes such acts as Brand New, City And Colour, Rise Against, Death Cab For Cutie, the Flaming Lips, Billy Talent, Social Distortion, Taking Back Sunday, Bring Me The Horizon (who are nominated for a bunch of APMAs) and more. You can […]

Brand New and Modest Mouse will unite for a large show at Forest Hills Tennis Stadium in Queens, New York on August 9. Tickets will go on sale tomorrow, April 30, at 10 a.m. EST. Check out the flyer below. The two bands will also be playing together in Cooperstown, New York, on May 24.