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20 scene albums from 2007 that are probably still stuck in your head
In 2007, the scene was rocking harder and louder than anyone could have imagined. Myspace favorites such as Fall Out Boy and Paramore were crafting their emo sounds into unforgettable albums that established them as legends. While staying true to their roots in emo and punk, scene music introduced synthesizers and screamo elements to create […]
The Rocket Summer send you a sonic bouquet—with no card attached
Bryce Avary, the musical polymath who stirs hearts under the name the Rocket Summer, is having a very Los Angeles kind of day. He’s got his studio located in the heart of it all, but his cellphone service is as reliable as the president’s cabinet. So he’s driving to a different space. “AT&T’s service isn’t […]
The Rocket Summer follows joy while shining some “Morning Light”
Today AP is premiering the video for “Morning Light,” the second in a series of clips of songs from Sweet Shivers, the long-awaited album from Bryce Avary, the man behind perfect-pop-forever outfit the Rocket Summer. Directed by Dillon Slack and Ben Busch, “Morning Light” is a prequel to the album’s first song, “Shatter Us.” Avary […]
The Rocket Summer “Shatter Us” with a brand-new single
The Rocket Summer—aka pop-rock wunderkind Bryce Avary—has resurfaced with the another new single. The release follows “Gone Too Long” and his ambitious, self-released 2016 album, Zoetic. Today we are stoked to premiere “Shatter Us,” the first track from Avary’s next album, Sweet Shivers, slated for release in late August. “When I close my eyes and […]
The Rocket Summer say music feels ‘more real’ than ever with release of “FL, CA” video (exclusive)
A lot of factors go into making a music video—the actual song, treatment, setting, cast, production and cost—but when it came time for the Rocket Summer to film a new video for a track taken from his latest album, Zoetic, frontman Bryce Avary says it was a no-brainer to choose “FL, CA,” the heavy-hitting, synthy-pop […]
The Rocket Summer announce first album since 2012
Bryce Avary, the man behind solo project the Rocket Summer, has announced a promising return with his forthcoming full-length album Zoetic, due out February 26. The record is his first since 2012's Life Will Write The Words. We talked to Avary about what exactly “zoetic” means, his inspirations on the record and more. Check out our exclusive Q&A below. Read […]
The Rocket Summer launches pre-orders for new album through crowdfunding campaign
We haven't heard new, original material from Bryce Avary, under the banner of the Rocket Summer, since Life Will Write The Words over three years ago, unless of course you want to count his 2013 Christmas EP. Today, however, Avary has launched a PledgeMusic campaign which offers pre-orders for a brand new album. No title has […]
Song Premiere: The Rocket Summer, "Christmas Madness"
Sometimes the best way to motivate yourself is to make a public promise to hundreds of thousands of online followers. At least, that's what worked for The Rocket Summer when he quite suddenly decided he was going to announce a Christmas EP before having written a note of it last month. “I woke up on […]
Song Premiere: The Rocket Summer, "Anna"
Last Month, The Rocket Summer launched Life Will Write The Words b-side series, in which one album outtake is digitally released every 3 weeks. The first song in the series was “Cars And The Pixies (Happy New Year)”, and today we have “Anna,” which is set for release tomorrow through various digital retailers, available to […]
Song Premiere: The Rocket Summer, "Cars And The Pixies (Happy New Year)"
Tomorrow, The Rocket Summer will launch their Life Will Write The Words b-side series. That entails digitally releasing a song that did not make their June-released album every 3 weeks. We have the first song in the series, “Cars And The Pixies (Happy New Year)” available to stream a day early below! Other songs in […]
The Rocket Summer - Life Will Write The Words
The Rocket Summer Life Will Write The Words This review originally ran in AP 288. The shelf life of a pop star is meant to be brief. Does anyone really think Justin Bieber (or One Direction, for that matter) is going to be a relevant cultural force in five years’ time? Chances are, no—because these […]
The Rocket Summer stream new album 'Life Will Write The Words'
The Rocket Summer have launched a stream of Life Will Write The Words, due out tomorrow. A selection of songs can be heard below, and the whole thing can be accessed at PureVolume.
Stream three songs from The Rocket Summer's new album, including "200,000"
Three songs from the Rocket Summer's new album Life Will Write The Words can be heard below. The album is due out June 5.
The Rocket Summer announce tour with the Scene Aesthetic, States
The Rocket Summer will be headlining a tour this summer with support from the Scene Aesthetic and States. Dates are as follows. DATE CITY VENUE Tue 4/24 St. Louis, MO Fubar w/ Switchfoot Wed 4/25 Fayetteville, AR George's Majestic Lounge Thu 4/26 Columbia, MO The Blue Note Fri 4/27 Des Moines, IA Wooly's Headlining shows […]
The Rocket Summer detail "Life Will Write The Words"
The Rocket Summer has unveiled the track listing for their new album Life Will Write The Words, out June 5 via Aviate Records. Check it out below. 1. Run and Don’t Stop 2. Revival 3. Prove It 4. Old Love 5. 200,000 6. Just for A Moment Forget Who You Are 7. Circa 46 8. […]
Fall Preview 2K10
ALBUMS By Scott Heisel JIMMY EAT WORLD Invented (DGC/INTERSCOPE) OUT: Sept. 28 Jimmy Eat World and Mark Trombino: Two great tastes that taste great together. While longtime JEW fans were bummed to see the band acrimoniously part ways with their longtime producer before 2004’s Futures, it appears all fences have been mended, as the former Drive Like […]
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