Manchester Orchestra have returned with new album The Valley of Vision. Vocalist Andy Hull breaks down its creation and creating a VR film with Isaac Deitz.
Tom Morello announced that he’ll be releasing one more album before 2021 ends.
The Atlas Underground Flood will be the third entry in Morello’s series of collaborative albums and is a follow-up to The Atlas Underground Fire, which was released in October 2021.
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DC’s Dark Nights: Death Metal was already one of this year’s must-read comics. The Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo-helmed seven-issue series follows Batman, Wonder Woman and Superman as they grapple with foes from the Dark Multiverse, including the nefarious Batman Who Laughs.
As its ...
No lie, there's no greater experience than listening to an album that flows perfectly all the way through. But when the songs transition so seamlessly you barely even notice the track change... Well, that's just unparalleled bliss.
Admittedly, we now live in an age of instant gratification in which we're conditioned to shuffle and skip between our favorite songs...
From 2003 to 2012, Bamboozle took over New Jersey for its annual multi-day festival. The event, which evolved out of the Skate And Surf, led to some iconic live sets from artists such as My Chemical Romance, Thrice, Paramore, Foo Fighters and Jimmy Eat World among many others...
We've already established that there are some surprises that come with RIAA certifications. That said, there's nothing more troubling than realizing that some of the most iconic alternative albums have never been certified gold.
It's not particularly surprising that there are some discrepancies between an album's generalized reception and its certification standing. Aft...
No lie, as exciting as it is when our favorite musicians take on new projects, it's always a little disconcerting. After all, we have to wonder if they're going to live up to the greatness we've come to expect.
That said, a number of alternative artists have already proved that success doesn't have to be a one-off. Be ...
Is there anything better than a good concept album? How about a concept series?
These multi-album narratives are few and far between. After all, they require an immense amount of thought and dedication. But we'd argue that the outcome has to be worth it.
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If we could identify one incandescent moment to come out of the coronavirus pandemic, it would have to be having large stretches of time to listen to albums. Yes, in 2020, most of us binged on Netflix and chilled the best we could. But streaming services made access to music downright infinite...
In case you need some joy this week, Touché Amoré's got you covered.
They have released a video for their new single "Reminders" which is filled with some familiar faces including Frank Iero (My Chemical Romance, The Future Violence), Anthony Green (Circa Survive) and Skrillex.
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When movie adaptations and remakes are released, they usually generate the same initial response. "Was it better than the book?" "Is it as good as the comic?" We're guilty of that, too. But really, we're the ones asking if the soundtrack was any good...
Taylor Swift recently surprise-dropped folklore, her eighth album, which is completely different from anything she’s ever released.
Swift, who’s known for country songs and pop hits, went alternative this time with the album she recorded while stuck at home during the coronavirus pandemic.
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When Swedish band Like Torches came into our consciousness in 2013, they had thankfully changed their original name (You Ate My Dog) and released their self-funded album, Keep Your Head High, delivering a European take on pop punk. When they toured America with Yellowcard, they struck up a friendship with founder William Ryan Key, resulting in the making of a pop-punk bromance...
Manchester Orchestra will be headed on tour this fall to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of their album Mean Everything To Nothing.
The band announced they’ll be touring all across the U.S. with a few special shows along the way.
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The wait is finally over, Riot Fest fans. The first wave of the 15th anniversary lineup for 2019 is officially here.
Yesterday, the festival reminded fans that the lineup was on its way in true Riot Fest fashion.
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“Tomorrow at 10am, you can stop complaining about when the Riot Fest lineup is being released and start complaining
The Front Bottoms and Manchester Orchestra are currently doing the co-headlining tour of our dreams, and now, the two bands have dropped the song collab of our dreams.
Premiered today via Noisey, the Front Bottoms and Manchester Orchestra have released a contemplative new track, "Allentown...
Black Friday and Record Store Day are two very different holidays. Where Black Friday is about finding the cheapest deals at the most convenient place, Record Store Day is all about shopping locally at independent stores.
Now, in an attempt to get more people to support their local record stores, RSD is coming at us with more exclusive releases, and we couldn’t be more excited. Chec...
The Front Bottoms and Manchester Orchestra will be heading out on a co-headlining run later this year.
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The Front Bottoms and Manchester Orchestra are hitting the road later this year for a North American co-headlining run. Support for the...