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Following the recent sexual harassment allegations against Jake McElfresh (better known as Front Porch Step), the singer/songwriter has suspended 2015 touring plans “for the time being.” McElfresh said in a statement, “As I posted 3 days ago, I am taking the appropriate time to assess these very serious allegations against me and I am not […]

Over the past month, Front Porch Step a.k.a. singer/songwriter Jake McElfresh has been accused of sexual harassment by numerous young girls, the most recent of whom posted a lengthy story (with pictures) to her Tumblr account. Some of the accusers have chosen to remain anonymous. Most of the accusations that have been made against FPS […]

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 […]

Speak Low If You Speak Love (the brainchild of State Champs bassist Ryan Scott Graham) has signed to Pure Noise Records and will be re-releasing a newly mastered version of the album, Everything But What You Need, in the spring of 2015. “I couldn't be happier to know Everything But What You Need will be receiving the proper release it deserves,” […]

Melodic punk group Like Pacific have officially signed a deal with Pure Noise Records for the release of their new self-titled EP, which is due out on January 20. You can check out the effort's artwork and track listing below. Additionally, in light of the EP's announcement, the band have premiered its lead single, “Suffering,” which you […]

Seaway All In My Head EP Maturity can be a painful process for most any band, but especially so for outfits that truck in that lovingly juvenile genre known as pop-punk. Few come out looking or smelling terribly sweet as their creative puberty hits. Ontario-based quintet Seaway, though, have pushed right through the awkward, gangly […]

Gates are streaming “The Thing That Would Save You” from Bloom & Breathe, their upcoming debut full-length album. You can give the track a listen below. Be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts! Bloom & Breathe is due out this coming Tuesday, October 21 via Pure Noise Records. Pre-orders are still available for purchase. In case you […]

No Bragging Rights The Concrete Flower “Strength Through Struggle” opens up California-based melodic hardcore crew No Bragging Rights' fifth album, and it does so with a bang… a slow, building, emotional bang. The title track follows that up with more building and building, then things finally explode… in a slightly polite way. The mix of […]

New Jersey-based alt/post-rock group and recent Pure Noise Records signees Gates have premiered “Low” from their upcoming debut studio album, Bloom & Breathe. You can give the track a listen below. Be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts! Co-produced by Mike Watts (As Tall As Lions, As Cities Burn) and guitarist/vocalist Kevin Dye at Vudu […]

The American Scene Haze A saucy, triggered dance beat begins Haze, the third full-length from the Bay Area’s the American Scene. More guests will crash the party, with TAS’s alt-emo rock roots now bearing the glossy bark of pop song structures. While the lyrics may be entry level, the emotionally deep delivery creates an opposites-attract […]

Pianos Become The Teeth will be heading to Europe and the UK this January for a run of headlining tour dates. You can check out a full itinerary below. The band are set to release their Will Yip-produced studio album, Keep You, on October 28. Pre-orders are on sale now. In case you missed it, you can […]

New Jersey-based alt/post-rock group Gates have released a video for “Not My Blood” from their debut full-length record, Bloom & Breathe, to be released on October 21, 2014 via Pure Noise Records. Co-produced by Mike Watts (As Tall As Lions, As Cities Burn) and guitarist/vocalist Kevin Dye at Vudu Studios in Port Jefferson, NY, the band will be unveiling more tracks […]

While UK skate punk outfit Gnarwolves won't release their debut self-titled studio album until September 23, they are treating fans with an exclusive full stream of the record. You can out the record's premiere, or give it a listen in full below. Be sure to let us know what you think! Pre-orders for the record are still available […]

New Jersey-based alt/post-rock group Gates have announced their debut full-length record, Bloom & Breathe, to be released on October 21, 2014 via Pure Noise Records. Co-produced by Mike Watts (As Tall As Lions, As Cities Burn) and guitarist/vocalist Kevin Dye at Vudu Studios in Port Jefferson, NY, the band will be unveiling new tracks in the coming weeks. “It was […]

Last week, State Champs were announced as the headliner for this fall's Pure Noise Records Tour, aalongside support from label mates Front Porch Step, Heart To Heart and Brigades. Two other slots, however, were left unannounced.  Today, Handguns and Forever Came Calling have officially been added to the tour. You can check out a full list of dates and locations below, and […]

UK skate punk outfit Gnarwolves will release their debut, self-titled studio album on September 23 via Pure Noise Records. In light of the impending release, the band have premiered a brand new song, titled “Boneyard.” You can give it a listen now below. Be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts! The band are scheduled to […]

Albany, NY's State Champs will release the Acoustic Things on October 7, 2014 via Pure Noise Records (whose tour they will be co-headlining in the fall). The seven-song EP includes five stripped-down songs from 2013's the Finer Things and two brand new songs. Check out the cover art and track listing below: 1. Elevated 2. Deadly Conversation 3. […]

The American Scene are set to release their latest full-length album (and one of our most anticipated for the remainder of 2014), Haze, on September 9, 2014 via Pure Noise Records. We're thrilled to reveal a brand new song—”Nails Of Love”—a shining example of their California-bred, past emo and present alt-indie parts. MerchNOW pre-orders for Haze are available for purchase now. The record was produced by […]

Fresh off their first full summer spent on the Warped Tour, Albany, NY's State Champs have announced their role as co-headliners for Pure Noise Records' fall tour. Two openers are to be announced, but the first three supporting slots will be filled by PN labelmates Front Porch Step, Heart To Heart and Brigades. The Champs […]

No Bragging Rights have released a lyric video for “Outdated,” the lead single to their brand new studio album, The Concrete Flower. The record, which was recorded with Will Putney (the Amity Affliction, Like Moths To Flames, Texas In July) earlier this year, is set for release on September 23, 2014 via Pure Noise Records. It will follow-up their […]