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Sometimes the rock world can get noisy, and we don’t just mean in decibels or fuzz. Often the signal-to-noise ratio is more noise than signal. But no worries: We read, listen to and watch everything so we can sort it for you. Here are some of our favorite new songs and videos of January 2015. […]

Rochester, NY's Holy War have released their new EP, Praise, on Bandcamp for streaming and a dirt cheap one dollar download. The band are comprised of guitarist Kevin Mahoney and drummer Nate Van Dame (Hit The Lights), bassist Nate Derby (Such Gold) and vocalist Chris Pogue (ex-Heavy Hearted). Jump to Hit The Lights' new single, […]

Hit The Lights are teaming up with AP to bring you their new single, “Fucked Up Kids.” The track is taken from the band’s upcoming album, Summer Bones, which will be released March 24 via Pure Noise Records. Pre-orders are on sale now. Check out the song, and let us know your thoughts. “’Fucked Up […]

Hit The Lights have announced that they will be releasing their new studio album, Summer Bones, on March 24 via Pure Noise Records. A single, as well as pre-orders, are coming this Thursday, January 15. Check out a teaser clip below and let us know your thoughts! New records from the Story So Far, Hit The […]

Pure Noise Records recently posted a statement that recapped their past year in releases and looked forward to what 2015 will hold. New albums will be coming from the Story So Far, Hit The Lights, Senses Fail, Four Year Strong and State Champs. See what they had to say below and leave us a comment with […]

Earlier this year Hit The Lights announced that they had inked a deal with Pure Noise Records for the release of their new full-length album. Just over five months since that announcement, the band have now posted a 15-second teaser video containing a clip of brand new material. You can check out the teaser below. Be sure to […]

Hit The Lights have signed to Pure Noise Records (who have also recently signed Vanna and No Bragging Rights) and will release a new full-length album with the label later this year. You can check out a statement from the band below. “We couldn’t think of a better place to be than with the Pure Noise […]

Hit The Lights have confirmed dates for their Skip School, Start Fights tour set to kick off this summer. VIP tickets will be available on March 28 followed by an announcement of supporting bands. General tickets will be available for purchasing starting April 4. Check out the full list of dates below. 5/30 – Asbury […]

Hit The Lights frontman Nick Thompson is streaming the debut full-length of his side project, Thief Club. Digital downloads for My Heavy are available now on Bandcamp and iTunes. Check it out in full below on Bandcamp! My Heavy by Thief Club

The Glamour Kills Holiday Festival announced its line up, including Hit The Lights, Handguns, State Champs and Misser on January 3 at The Studio at Webster Hall in New York City. Hit The Lights will perform Skip School Start Fights in its entirety.  Don't miss out! Tickets are on sale now.

Warped Tour have announced the 2014 Acoustic Basement Tour, which will run January 31-February 20 and feature acoustic performances by Transit, Hit The Lights, Brian Marquis and Front Porch Step. Limited VIP packages for all dates go on-sale at 10am EST on Black Friday Nov 29th, and there will be a 1-day-only, Black Friday special price of $20 per VIP […]

Hit The Lights and Handguns have announced four shows in early May. Check out the admat below.

The Boston A Very GK! Holiday Festival show originally scheduled to take place December 14 at The Royale has been relocated to the House Of Blues. More tickets for the show have been released and are available to purchase via Livenation. All tickets purchased will be honored at the new location. Acts scheduled to play […]

Hit The Lights recently performed an acoustic rendition of “Body Bag.” The band's latest album, Invicta, is available now. Check out the performance below and let us know what you think!

Hit The Lights will be headlining the Journeys Backyard BBQ Oklahoma City show inside Penn Square Mall on 6/20 (get all the info here) and Eve 6 will be headlining the final show in Denver at Colorado Mills Mall on 6/23 with Hit The Lights opening (get all the info here).

Nick Thompson of Hit The Lights recently performed “Take Control” acoustic, which can be seen below. The band's new album Invicta is out now via Razor & Tie.

The 2012 Journeys Backyard BBQ Tour has been detailed and will feature performances from the All-American Rejects, Hit The Lights, Marianas Trench, Never Shout Never and Eve 6 on select dates. Check out the itinerary below. – 5 outdoor events (in mall parking lots): 1) Dallas – 5/26 sponsored by Vans (feat. P.O.D. & Marianas […]

Hit The Lights has unveiled a live video for “Float Through Me,” a song from their new album Invicta. Check it out below.

Hit The Lights has released a new video for “Gravity,” a track from their new album Invicta. Check it out below.