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Dads drop off impending tour

Emo duo Dads have dropped off their impending UK/European tour with Lemuria and Personal Best. WOAHNOWS will serve as their replacement. The band cite personal issues as the reason for their departure. You can read their brief statement below. Listen: Dads stream “Chewing Ghosts” from I’ll Be The Tornado Dads released their sophomore full-length album, I'll Be The Tornado, on 6131 […]

Dads, Somos, Roger Harvey tour announced

Emo-indie powerhouses Dads will be hitting the road on a U.S. headlining tour in February. They will be joined by No Sleep's Somos and alt rockers Roger Harvey. Check out a full list of dates and locations below and leave us a comment with your thoughts! Dads released their sophomore full-length I'll Be The Tornado on 6131 Records in October. The group wrapped […]

Faces Of Fest Gallery (Part 1) with Mineral, Dads, Spraynard, Look Mexico, Screaming Females, more

Photographer: Paris Visone AP photographer Paris Visone brings you exclusive portraits from the Fest 13 of Mineral, Runaway Brother, Spraynard, Screaming Females, Typesetter, Dads, Old Wounds, Weak Teeth and many more. Check back with us tomorrow for Part 2 with Less Than Jake, Descendents, Cheap Girls and more. All photos by Paris Visone

Riot Fest Denver Day 2: A Day To Remember, Glassjaw, Bring Me The Horizon, City & Colour, Frnkiero

Photographer: Svetlana Joukova AP photographer Svetlana Joukova brings you exclusive shots of A Day To Remember, Bring Me The Horizon, Frnkiero and the Cellebration, We Came As Romans, Lucero, Glassjaw, Dads, Taking Back Sunday, Descendents, the Used, City & Colour, Plague Vendor and I Am The Avalanche from Riot Fest Denver day two. Check out Friday's Denver gallery featuring New Found Glory, Weezer, La Dispute, Mineral, Slayer, Primus, the Flaming Lips, Tiny Moving […]

Dads stream "Chewing Ghosts" from 'I'll Be The Tornado'

Dads are streaming “Chewing Ghosts” from their new album, I'll Be The Tornado, which is due out on October 14 via 6131 Records. You can check out the track below, and leave us a comment with your thoughts. In support of I'll Be The Tornado, Dads are set to embark on their first full North American headlining this tour this […]

Dads, “Fake Knees” song premiere

New Jersey natives Dads are teaming up with AP to bring you the premiere of their new song, “Fake Knees.” The track is taken from the band’s upcoming sophomore full-length, I’ll Be The Tornado—set for release on October 14 via 6131 Records. Stream the song below, and let us know your thoughts. The band will […]

Dads announce fall headlining tour with Tiny Moving Parts, Nai Harvest and Choir Vandals

New Jersey natives Dads (photo: Carly Hoskins) have announced their first-ever North American headlining tour this fall in support of their upcoming sophomore full-length, I’ll Be The Tornado (out October 14, 2014 on 6131 Records). Support will come from Tiny Moving Parts, Nai Harvest and Choir Vandals on select dates. The band recently wrapped up a support slot for Touché Amoré […]

Dads announce sophomore album, 'I'll Be The Tornado'

Dads (photo: Carly Hoskins) have announced their sophomore studio album, I'll Be the Tornado. It'll be released in October 2014 from the band's label, 6131 Records. Recorded by Neil Strauch (Iron & Wine, Owen) at MinBal Studio in Chicago, IL and mastered by Carl Saff (Dinosaur Jr., Guided By Voices), Tornado will follow the duo's Pretty Good EP. They're […]

Touché Amoré, Tigers Jaw announce summer tour

Recent AP cover stars Touché Amoré will unite with Tigers Jaw and Dads for a U.S. headlining tour. The 27-date summer trek begins June 27 in Pomona, California through July 26 in St. Louis, Missouri. You can check out the full list of dates and locations below. AP recently went record shopping with Touché frontman […]

Cardinal Cardinal - Distant Lover EP

Cardinal Cardinal Distant Lover EP The purpose of any good side project is to allow a musician to showcase a new or different musical style. John Bradley, who spends most of his time as the drummer/vocalist of rising emo/punk duo Dads does just that on Cardinal Cardinal’s debut EP, Distant Lover. While Dads are known for their slightly discordant, […]

Reggie And The Full Effect announce 2014 headlining tour with Dads

Reggie And The Full Effect have announced a January/February 2014 headlining tour with support from Dads and various other special guests. A limited amount of online pre-sale tickets are available from Ducat King. No Country For Old Musicians is out November 19 on Pure Noise Records and you can stream the lead single below, “Revenge Is A […]

Koji announces September tour dates

Koji has anounced a short run of September tour dates—kicking off tonight in Pontiac, MI supporting The Dear Hunter. Koji will then share the stage with Cardinal Cardinal (John Bradley of Dads) for the remainder of the tour. You can check out the dates below:   9/12/13 – Pontiac, MI @ The Crofoot Ballroom w/ The Dear […]

Dads announce fall tour with Drug Church

Piscataway, NJ's Dads (6131 Records) will headline a fall tour opened by Albany, NY's Drug Church (No Sleep Records). They'll be supporting Pretty Good and Paul Walker, respectively, both efforts which were premiered on AltPress. Check out the tour flyer and dates below. Oct. 14th: Bethlehem, PA – Epic Center Oct. 15th: Hamden, CT – The Space […]

EP Premiere: Dads, 'Pretty Good'

Dads are set to release their new EP, Pretty Good, via  6131 records next week on August 6. For the EP, the New Jersey duo (drummer/vocalist John Bradley and guitarist/vocalist Scott Scharinger) broaden their horizons and show listeners what else they've got. “Pretty Good is a small release of the emotions we felt after dropping everything else and making […]

Dads stream new song "My Crass Patch"

Dads have released a new song titled “My Crass Patch.” They were featured on our 100 Bands You Need To Know. The band plans to release their new EP Pretty Good via 6131 Records sometime this summer. Check out their new song below:  

Dads sign to 6131 records, plan summer EP release

Dads, one of our 100 Bands You Need To Know this year, have announced their signing to 6131 Records. They plan to release their new EP, Pretty Good, via the label this summer, as well as support The World Is A Beautiful Place…, Pity Sex and Daylight on their upcoming tour. Dates below:  06/13 Richmond, VA […]

Koji and Dads announce east coast tour

Koji and Dads have announced that they will embark on a brief east coast tour at the end of this month through December. Koji will perform with a full band at the shows. Dates are as follows:     Nov 28th New Paltz, NY @ SUNY New Paltz w/ Paul Baribeau Nov 29th Boston, MA […]