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Courier Club bring post-punk, new wave vibes on "It Takes Time"–listen

Today AltPress is premiering “It Takes Time,” the new track from Philadelphia-based post-punk outfit Courier Club. Although it’s not as dark as most bands deemed “post-punk,” the quartet bring a dance-floor sensibility to the proceedings. “It Takes Time” sounds great on your playlists alongside artists such as the Killers, Metric and Tokyo Police Club. In […]

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Riot Fest Chicago Day 2: Saosin, Taking Back Sunday, Anti Flag, Descendents, Metric, Restorations

Photographer: Rebecca Reed AP photographer Rebecca Reed brings you exclusive Riot Fest Chicago live shots and portraits from Saosin, Taking Back Sunday, Anti Flag, Descendents, Restorations, Metric, Me First And The Gimme Gimmes, the Pizza Underground (ft. Macaulay Culkin), Tokyo Police Club and Streetlight Manifesto. Also check out our other Riot Chicago galleries: City And Colour, Dashboard Confessional, […]

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Metric premiere "Lost Kitten" video

Metric have released a new video for “Lost Kitten.” The track appears on the band's latest album, Synthetica. Fans can download the record on iTunes. Watch the video below and let us know what you think!

Metric post "Synthetica" behind-the-scenes video

Metric premiered a video for “Synthetica” earlier this month. Behind-the-scenes footage from the video shoot can be seen below. Leave us a comment with your thoughts! Synthetica Reflections is out now on iTunes.

Metric release "Synthetica" video

Metric have premiered a new video for “Synthetica” on Rolling Stone. The song is the title track from the band's latest album. Fans can catch the band on tour with Paramore and Hellogoodbye through Nov. 27. Tickets are on sale now. Watch the video below and tell us what you think!

Hellogoodbye stream new track, "The Magic Hour Is Now"

Hellogoodbye have made a new song, “The Magic Hour Is Now” available for streaming, one day before its planned release to digital retailers. The track will appear on Everything Is Debatable, the group's upcoming album, set for release Oct. 29 via Old Friends Records. Hellogoodbye's third studio album overall, and first since 2010, Everything Is Debatable […]

LIGHTS to open for Paramore in Montreal and Toronto

LIGHTS has been announced as the supporting act for Paramore's upcoming Montreal and Toronto performances, part of The Self-Titled tour, a fall arena tour of North America. Hellogoodbye will open both dates, as well as the group's third Canadian date, in Vancouver. Metric will perform at all U.S. dates. Check out Paramore's full routing, along with a […]

Hellogoodbye announce new album, 'Everything Is Debatable'

Hellogoodbye have announced a new album, Everything Is Debatable, set for release Oct. 29 via Old Friends Records. This marks the band's first full-length studio album since 2010's Would It Kill You? However, Hellogoodbye released a live album, Did It Kill You?, last month. Everything Is Debatable was recorded in in Nashville, Tenn., and San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Long Beach, […]

Paramore post behind the scenes photo from "Ain't It Fun" video shoot

Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams has posted a photo from the set of the band's upcoming video for “Ain't It Fun.” As we mentioned last month, the video will be the fourth from the group's latest, self-titled record, following “Now,” “Still Into You,” and an animated video for “Anklebiters.” It marks Paramore's first time working with director Jonathan […]

Paramore announce North American tour with Metric and Hellogoodbye

Paramore have announced that they will embark on a North American headlining tour in support of their new self-titled album this fall. The Self-Titled Tour will include opening acts Metric and Hellogoodbye on most dates, and will also feature a stop at Voodoo Fest in New Orleans. Check out a tour announcement from the band: Paramore […]

Metric release "Breathing Underwater" video

Metric have debuted a new video for “Breathing Underwater.” The band's upcoming album, Synthetica Deluxe, will be released on Nov. 20. Watch the video below and let us know what you think!

Metric post acoustic "Synthetica" video

Metric have posted an acoustic performance video for “Synthetica.” Watch it below:

Metric release 'Synthetica' album trailer

Metric have posted a trailer for their latest album, Synthetica. The album is available in stores and online now. Check out the video below.

Howard Shore & Metric - Cosmopolis (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

Howard Shore & Metric Cosmopolis (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) It’s somewhat misleading just to credit Metric for the music on the soundtrack of Cosmopolis, the film adaptation of author Don DeLillo’s 2003 novel. Although the Canadian synth-pop band performed the score, composer Howard Shore—the man responsible for the evocative music of The Lord Of The […]

Metric - Synthetica

Metric Synthetica This review originally ran in AP 288. Metric’s genius is how they evolve from album to album, but never abandon their core strengths: zooming keyboards, pop hooks and frontwoman Emily Haines’ badass, angel-with-a-dark-side voice. The band’s fifth full-length, Synthetica, is no different. As its name implies, the album is heavy on electronic-sounding elements—guitars […]

Watch Metric perform "Synthetica" acoustic

Below you can watch Metric vocalist Emily Haines and guitarist James Shaw perform a stripped down version of their song “Synthetica.”

Metric premiere "Youth Without Youth" video

Metric have released a new video for “Youth Without Youth.” The band's latest album, Synthetica, is available now. Watch the video below and leave us a comment with your thoughts! Get More: www.mtvu.com