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Here’s why Kat Cunning trusted PVRIS’ Lynn Gunn to remix “Supernova”

Lynn Gunn’s process of making a PVRIS track usually follows the same steps. The rocker starts on production software Logic Pro, creates a “vibe” off a simple production and then enlists her collaborators later on. And for the most part, she’s creating something brand new.  But when it comes to remixing preexisting songs as PVRIS, […]

Billie Eilish backs Tyler, The Creator's critique of Grammys "urban" awards

Billie Eilish is backing Tyler, The Creator in his comments about the Grammys’ use of the term “urban” in their awards categories. Back at the beginning of the year, Tyler took home the award for Best Rap Album and criticized the awards organization for using the phrase “urban” saying “it’s just a politically correct way to say the […]

Republic Records will stop using the term “urban” to describe genres

Republic Records is currently one of the most powerful labels in North America. This week, Universal Music Group, which owns Republic, announced its pledge to donate $25 million to social justice organizations in support of Black Lives Matter. Now, Republic is taking a progressive step towards eliminating terms that show marginalization in music. The label […]

Black Veil Brides - Black Veil Brides

Black Veil Brides Black Veil Brides Black Veil Brides frontman Andy Biersack readily admits that when he sits down to write a song, his go-to metaphor usually revolves around fire and/or flames. Although it opens with a track titled “Heart Of Fire,” there’s all sorts of heat coming off BVB’s fourth album that’s not blatantly […]

Weezer - Everything Will Be Alright In The End

Weezer Everything Will Be Alright In The End Reviewing Weezer albums has always been exceedingly difficult. It's easy to look back on the Blue Album and Pinkerton with the benefit of hindsight; when there are two decades of history and obsessive fandom there, it's easy to proclaim both albums as perfect, flawless, five-star classics. But […]

Weezer announce album release date; tease new song, “Return To Ithaca”

After recently revealing the interesting cover art for their ninth studio album, Weezer have now announce today that they will release Everything Will Be Alright In The End on September 30 via Republic Records. The band had previously released 2010’s Hurley on Epitaph Records. In a new interview with EW, the band said, “This record […]

The Cab release “Lock Me Up” lyric video

The Cab have released a new lyric video (which premiered on Billboard) for the song “Lock Me Up.” The track is taken from the band’s brand new EP of the same name, which was released as a surprise earlier this week. Check out the lyric video below, and let us know what you think. The […]

The Cab - Lock Me Up EP

The Cab Lock Me Up EP Alex DeLeon’s phonebook is quite something these days; since the release of his band’s sophomore album, 2011’s Whisper War, the Cab frontman has collaborated with the likes of Bruno Mars and Justin Timberlake and toured the world with Maroon 5. It’s clear DeLeon is now galaxies removed from the […]

Phantogram release new song, “Nothing But Trouble”

Electronic rock duo Phantogram are set to release their new album, Voices, on February 18 via Republic Records. Fans who pre-order the album will receive an instant download of a new song, “Nothing But Trouble,” in addition to the album’s first single, “Fall In Love.” The band recently contributed a song, “Lights,” to The Hunger Games: […]

AFI - Burials

AFI Burials Overseen by producer Gil Norton (Pixies, Foo Fighters), AFI’s latest is top-loaded with atmosphere-enhancing, widescreen production that’s so grandiose, it should have Michael Bay’s name all over it. “No Resurrection” and “A Deep Slow Panic” come off as the steroid-laden progeny of post-punk godfathers. Vocalist Davey Havok veers between passionate poetry (“Greater Than […]

The Naked And Famous - In Rolling Waves

The Naked And Famous In Rolling Waves You will hear few, if any, records this year as immediate as the sophomore outing from this New Zealand quintet. Building on the ultra-catchy 2011 single “Young Blood,” plus a slew of tracks that have been featured on TV soundtracks, In Rolling Waves accurately describes the Naked And […]

AFI release "17 Crimes" music video

AFI have released the music video to their song “17 Crimes” off their upcoming album Burials, which is set to be released October 22 via Republic Records. Check out the video below: For more updates, go to the band's website. Read below to see if AFI will be in a town near you: Dates for AFI’s headlining […]

AFI stream new single, "17 Crimes"

AFI have premiered a new single titled, “17 Crimes.” The track will be available for download on iTunes tomorrow. Fans can stream “17 Crimes” below. Let us know what you think! The band's upcoming album, Burials, is due out on October 22 via Republic Records.

AFI release "I Hope You Suffer" lyric video

AFI have posted a lyric video for their latest single, “I Hope You Suffer.” The track is available for download on iTunes now. Check out the video below and let us know what you think! The band's ninth full-length album, Burials, is set for release on October 22 via Republic Records.

Pearl Jam to release new album Lightning Bolt in October, details

Pearl Jam is set to release their album Lightning Bolt via Monkeywrench Records/Republic Records October 15, 2013. The album is available for pre-order on the band's website. According to Billboard, “PJ had been working on “Lightning Bolt,” its 10th studio effort, off and on since 2011.” Pearl Jam has also released an official audio video for the song […]

AFI sign to Republic Records; plan fall 2013 album release

AFI, who have been teasing fans with cryptic videos for months, have finally announced that they've inked a deal with Republic Records and have fall release plans in mind.  “We are thrilled to be joining the Republic family for the release of our ninth record,” Davey Havok said in a statement. “We've spent over two […]

Crystal Castles - (III)

Crystal Castles (III) Oppression, injustice, suffering—they all seem typical subject matter for a group whose sound has always been rooted in the paranoid apocalyptic. On their third full-length, Canadian duo Crystal Castles have drank deeper still from the well of discontent, resulting in 12 tracks that paint an even bleaker picture than their heretofore already […]