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Relient K cover Yellowcard's "Ocean Avenue"

At their show in Yellowcard's hometown Jacksonville, FL last night, Relient K  covered the YC classic “Ocean Avenue.”  We (may) have done a cover of Yellowcard “Ocean Avenue” tonight in Jacksonville. — Relient K (@relientK) July 9, 2013 Check out a fan-shot clip of the performance, below:   

Relient K release lyric video for "Collapsible Lung;" new album out today

Relient K have released a lyric video for “Collapsible Lung,” the title track from their new album, which is available today via the band's own Mono Vs Stereo Records. Check out the video, below. Collapsible Lung is available for purchase in physical and digital formats, and is currently streaming on Spotify: A follow-up to 2009's Forget And […]

Relient K stream title track from 'Collapsible Lung'

Relient K have made “Collapsible Lung,” the title track from their upcoming album of the same name, available for streaming on AbsolutePunk. Collapsible Lung is set for release July 2 via Mono Vs. Stereo, and is available for pre-order now on iTunes. The band will embark on a U.S. tour in July, which includes a […]

Mid-Year Report 2013: Breakups and lineup changes

The first six months of 2013 have seen us scrambling for new photos of bands to use when we report on them as members keep disappearing and new people keep appearing. Here are some of the bands and band members we lost this year. BREAKUPS MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE A 12-year careerburned to its brightest ended […]

Relient K - Collapsible Lung

Relient K Collapsible Lung Maybe we should’ve expected this. Relient K’s last album, 2009’s Forget And Not Slow Down, was a brilliantly brutal breakup record penned by Matt Thiessen that sounded like what we imagine Ben Gibbard would create if he fronted a pop-punk band. Unfortunately, the album wasn’t a commercial success like previous RK records […]

Advance Listen: Your first look at new releases from Defeater, Relient K and Tallhart

Every week, AP receives mountains of new releases to review. In this recurring list, we will count down a few of the most anticipated albums we received (that have been announced and are cleared to talk about) and give you a couple quick fun facts about each. You heard it here first! CONTRIBUTORS [SH] Scott […]

Don’t Try This At Home: Bad lessons we've learned from songs

Lyrics are often highly metaphorical and definitely not meant to be taken literally. But sometimes that’s where your brain goes, and man do some artists have some rotten advice to give. Here are some instructions and actions we hope you don’t take and habits you probably shouldn’t form. CONTRIBUTORS: [RC] Rachel Campbell [SH] Scott Heisel […]

Song Premiere: Relient K, "Part-Time Lover"

Four years after their previous full-length album, Forget and Not Slow Down, Relient K have announced their return with Collapsible Lung, which is out July 2 on Mono Vs. Stereo. “Collapsible Lung is a bit of an experimental record for us, but not in the traditional sense of the word,” says frontman Matt Thiessen. “We […]

UPDATE: New Relient K album out July 2; stream new song, "Lost Boy"

UPDATED: MAY 29, 2013 AT 2:25 P.M. EDT Relient K  are streaming “Lost Boy” from the upcoming album via a lyric video, which you can check out at the end of this post!  ORIGINAL POST: MAY 29, 2013 AT 11:37 A.M. EDT Relient K have announced that they will release their first full-length album in […]

Relient K drummer Ethan Luck leaves the band

Following news that Relient K would be touring without three of their members, drummer Ethan Luck, who joined the band in 2008, has resigned from the group. You can read his exit statement below. “To all the great fans of Relient K It saddens me, more than you know, to tell you that I have […]

Relient K to tour without three members on upcoming tour

Relient K will be touring without three members on their upcoming tour with Hellogoodbye and William Beckett. Those dates are at the bottom. The band offered a brief announcement on Facebook: “To all the amazing fans of RK: It is with sadness that we write you to say that we will not be touring with […]

Weekly Playlist #9: Say My Name

Every now and then, a musician breaks the fourth wall and reminds you that yes, there are people behind those awesome tunes you’re listening to. It can be jarring when something that personal creeps into usually general, relatable lyrics—or it can make the song all that more fun. Here are some of our favorite name […]

Weekly Playlist #2: The Twelve Songs Of Christmas

[Image: Our office Christmas decor] It’s that time of the year again. Houses are donning exterior lights that serve no purpose beyond “ooh, sparkling.” Objects that have no business doing so are making jingling sounds, and the number of times you’re likely to hear “elves” in a normal conversation is rising exponentially. It’s beginning to […]

Relient K post second studio update

Relient K are currently in the studio recording a new album. Fans can check out the band's second studio update below. Let us know what you think!

Relient K post studio video

A new studio video from Relient K can be seen below. The band is currently recording their new album and follow-up to 2009's Forget And Not Slow Down.

Relient K writing new music

Relient K is writing new music according to a recent update:   Working on tunes. twitter.com/relientK/statu… — Relient K (@relientK) May 1, 2012 The band's most recent release was the 2011 covers album Is For Karaoke.

Relient K post Soundwave Festival video update

Relient K have posted a new video update from the 2012 Soundwave Festival. Fans can watch the video below. Let us know what you think!

Relient K perform "Be My Escape" with Andrew McMahon (Jack's Mannequin)

Relient K was recently joined on stage by Jack's Mannequin's Andrew McMahon to perform “Be My Escape.” The performance was filmed at Australia's 2012 Soundwave Festival. Check out the video below and let us know what you think!

Relient K cover the Wallflowers

Relient K have posted an acoustic video covering the Wallflowers' song, “One Headlight”. The band's new album, Relient K Is For Karaoke, will be released on October 4 and will feature their cover of “One Headlight”. Check out the video below and tell us what you think!

Relient K post album teaser

Relient K have posted a short video previewing seven new cover songs that will appear on their upcoming album. Relient K Is For Karaoke will be released on October 4. Check out the teaser below and let us know what you think!
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