gatsbys american dream

15 scene bands from the 2000s that you probably forgot about

As 1999 came to a close, boy bands and nü-metal acts were at the top of the charts. Trends in mainstream culture changed the following century, as pop punk, screamo and other Warped Tour acts smashed through the charts. Which band do you most associate with the time period between 2000-2009? Is it the power […]

The Money Pit (ex-Gatsbys American Dream) to release self-titled album in September

Gatsbys American Dream members Nic Newsham and Bobby Darling have started a new band called the Money Pit. The duo will be releasing their debut self-titled record on September 4. The record was produced by Casey Bates (Pierce The Veil, Portugal. The Man). Read more: 10 Songs You Need To Hear From June 2015 On the topic of […]

The Money Pit (ex-Gatsbys American Dream) stream new song, "Call The Cops"

Gatsbys American Dream singer Nic Newsham and guitarist Bobby Darling recently formed the Money Pit. The Seattle, Washington-based duo released a debut single titled “Control Everything,” streaming here, followed by a Song You Need To Hear From June (“Killing Time In Hawaii”). Their latest song is “Call The Cops,” as heard below. All tracks are culled from their debut […]

The Money Pit (ex-Gatsbys American Dream) stream new song, "Killing Time In Hawaii"

Gatsbys American Dream singer Nic Newsham and guitarist Bobby Darling recently formed the Money Pit. The Seattle, Washington-based duo released a debut single titled “Control Everything,” streaming here, and have just let loose number two: “Killing Time In Hawaii.” Both tracks are culled from their debut studio album.  Read more: GAD's Volcano turns ten this year along with these 18 […]

Gatsbys American Dream members form new band, the Money Pit—listen

Gatsbys American Dream frontman Nic Newsham and guitarist Bobby Darling have formed a new band called the Money Pit. Along with launching both Facebook and Twitter accounts, the duo have posted a stream of their debut single, “Control Everything,” which you can hear below. The track is culled from the band's first album, which, according to Newsham, […]

Gatsbys American Dream singer, guitarist form the Money Pit—stream "Control Everything"

Gatsbys American Dream singer Nic Newsham and guitarist Bobby Darling have formed the Money Pit. GAD fans enjoyed a brief reunion in 2011, culminating in tour dates with TBS, a SXSW appearance and new single—unfortunately that activity tapered off, but we're happy to have them back in fresh form. The Seattle, Washington duo have released a track […]

19 albums we can't believe turn 10 this year

Despite existing only a decade ago, the lifestyle of a music fan in 2005 is leagues away from present day. Back then, we spent hours in front of our televisions watching music videos from this scene actually getting played on television. We’d populate our Myspace interests with hundreds of bands and go to malls where […]

10 Essential songs about hating the music industry

Y’know, it’s called the music business for a reason: Whether or not they’ll readily admit it, bands, record labels, managers and everyone else are in it at least partially for the money. That’s not to say art isn’t important, but at the end of the day, it’s tough to justify the amount of time spent […]

Weekly Playlist #37: Class Of 2003

In honor of our annual Class Of 2003 feature in our September issue, we’re bringing you a playlist of additional songs from albums you probably can’t believe turn 10 this year. Be sure to pick up AP 302 (out now) to see what Thrice, Yellowcard, Saosin and more had to say about their 2003 albums. CONTRIBUTORS: […]

Weekly Playlist #13: Songs Vs. The Scene

“Everyone’s a critic,” they say, but the artists-turned-sneering cynics in this playlist are not only critical, they’re self-aware—and they want you to know it. Jawbreaker once so eloquently put it in a song title: “Bad Scene, Everyone’s Fault.” However, these songs are doing their part to call out the bullshit and force improvement—or are they […]

Western Medicine - In Transit EP

Western Medicine In Transit EP Western Medicine vocalist/guitarist Adam MacKinnon bears an uncanny resemblance to a younger, more haunted Dave Grohl on tracks like “Let's Get Skeptical” and “Viking Funeral,” the latter of which opens WM's In Transit EP. But taking in the EP as a whole, it's clear that this debut from seasoned west […]

Kay Kay And His Weathered Underground - Introducing

Introducing Technically, Introducing's title is a misnomer: This is the sophomore full-length for the psychedelic-tinged, orchestral pop act Kay Kay And His Weathered Underground, following 2008's self-titled debut. But it has been in the works for quite some time: The album was written and partially tracked in late 2008 and 2009; finished in late 2009; […]

Places And Numbers - Travels

Places And Numbers Travels   Travelsis the full-length debut of the sprawling solo project from Bobby Darling, guitarist for the newly reactivated Gatsbys American Dream. It's a mixed bag, but within the near-half-hour of bouncing, poppy beats are some rewarding moments. The whimsical introduction of opener “Places And Numbers”—which provides neither places nor numbers; discuss—will […]

AP @ SXSW: Gatsbys American Dream play new song "Modern Man" for the first time

Gatsbys American Dream play their new song, “Modern Man,” for the first time ever at the Dirty Dog Bar as a part of SXSW. You can catch Gatsbys American Dream at the Bamboozle this Memorial Day weekend.

Listen to a new Gatsbys American Dream song

You can unlock a new single called “Modern Man” on Gatsbys American Dream's official site by beating a flash game. It's the first material the band has released since reuniting in 2010. UPDATE: The site is no longer active, but you can stream the song below and watch a live performance from SXSW 2011 on […]

Taking Back Sunday announce shows with Circa Survive, Gatsbys American Dream

Taking Back Sunday have announced three new shows with Circa Survive and Gatsbys American Dream surrounding their Bamboozle appearance.  Dates are below. 4/28 – Sherman Theater @ Stroudsburg, PA w/TBA 4/29 – Lupo's @ Providence, RI w/Circa Survive 4/30 – New Meadowlands Sports Complex (Bamboozle) @ East Rutherford, NJ 5/1 – Northen Lights @ Clifton […]

Bobby Darling (Search/Rescue, Gatsbys American Dream) and Thomas Dutton (Forgive Durden) form Zero C

While this news is several weeks old, one might find it interesting to know that Bobby Darling, currently of Search/Rescue and the inactive Gatsbys American Dream, has teamed up with Forgive Durden’s Thomas Dutton for a side project dubbed Zero Cool. You can stream their first completed song, "Godzilla," here, or download the MP3 here. […]

Bands on TV - week of 11/28/05

11/28-12/2 – The Arcade Fire, Gatsbys American Dream, Green Day, the Subways (videos) on Oven Fresh [FUSE] 11/28 – Neil Diamond on Ellen DeGeneres [SYN] 11/28 – Queens Of The Stone Age on Leno [NBC] 11/28 – The Bravery on Carson Daly [NBC; R] 11/29 – Matchbook Romance on Steven’s Untitled Rock Show [FUSE] 11/29 […]