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The trio known as No Machine (drummer Billy Rymer of the Dillinger Escape Plan, vocalist/bassist Michael Sadis of NK and guitarist Isaac Bolivar of Happy Body Slow Brain) will release their debut EP, Volume One, on October 7, 2014 via intheclouds Records. This isn't your typical vinyl package—the jacket features a 7″x7″ lenticular hologram image that changes when viewed from […]

Members of the Dillinger Escape Plan (drummer Billy Rymer), NK (bassist/vocalist Michael Sadis) and Happy Body Slow Brain (guitarist Isaac Bolivar) recently formed the Long Island-based No Machine (photo credit: Erica Livoti). They've just released the first song off their debut EP, Volume One, which was produced and engineered by Brian Byrne and Mike Sapone (Brand New, Taking Back Sunday, Daytrader).  Check it out in the […]

Whistling isn’t a frequently used trick in most musicians’ arsenals (unless you’re Andrew Bird or the Ying Yang Twins), but it’s a great way to make an otherwise pedestrian song pop in the mind of the listener. Here are 10 modern examples of whistling being employeed successfully. (Keyword: modern. Sorry, Axl.) This article originally ran […]

NK, who round out their live lineup with Matt Fazzi and Isaac Bolivar from Happy Body Slow Brain, recently recorded a series of “Garage Tapes.” Volume 1 featuring “Kings” debuted last week. Today, exclusively on APTV, you can catch the second volume of the series, featuring “X It Out.”  The live audio of both Garage Tapes sessions released so far […]

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Fall Out Boy announced that NK (formerly North Korea), New Politics (one of our 100 Bands You Need To Know) and Chicago local Hollywood Holt will be opening on their spring Save Rock And Roll tour. Each show will feature only one of the openers. View the NK and New Politics dates, below. NK 5/21 Pittsburgh, PA     The Stage AE […]

NK have posted a new lyric video for “Shoulder Gorilla.” The band's upcoming album, Nothing To Be Gained Here, will be released on May 21 via Triple Crown Records. Pre-orders are on sale now. Check out the video below and tell us what you think!

Long Island, NY's NK (formerly known as North Korea, featuring members of Envy On The Coast and the Dillinger Escape Plan) have announced details of their debut studio album. Nothing To Be Gained Here will be released on May 21 via Triple Crown Records. Limited vinyl pre-orders have launched on Merch Direct. Watch an album teaser below.