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Crown The Empire surprised fans last week when they shared their first acoustic album in honor of the band’s 10th anniversary of their first show. To accompany the release, the post-hardcore four-piece are keeping the celebration going with the announcement of an acoustic performance livestream. Beginning their music careers as teenagers, Crown The Empire had […]

The first decade of this century began in the wake of boy bands and nü metal, so no one truly knew which sounds and bands would break out this time around. Well, “the scene” became a widely used (and misused) phrase, and bands decided to become more egalitarian.  Read below for more on both points, […]

This week, Knuckle Puck are giving fans another look into what they can expect from their forthcoming album 20/20. On June 18, the band released a music video for their new single “Breathe” which features Derek Sanders of Mayday Parade. “Breathe” is the third track to be released from 20/20. Knuckle Puck have previously shared […]

Hailing from what they like to call the “middle of nowhere” Illinois, up-and-coming powerhouse Ashland are breathing new and unexpected air into the Rise Records roster. Sharing their own struggles with anxiety and mental health, the dynamic duo have taken personal experiences, pop and rock to create the perfect auditory cocktail with their latest full-length, […]

Knuckle Puck are adding to the growing list of epic tours kicking off 2020. The band announced an intimate club tour set to begin Feb. 21 at Chicago’s Beat Kitchen and wrap March 22 at Indianapolis’ Hoosier Dome. The run will be their first since hitting the road with Citizen, Hunny and Oso Oso this […]

Loyal metalcore stans will undoubtedly remember the power of Scarlett O’Hara, the south Texas outfit who made a wicked record (Lost In Existence) for the mighty Rise Records label in 2010. When the band were released from their Rise contract, they decided to disband on good terms. Then in 2017, Scarlett O’Hara—guitarists Logan Burns and […]

Dance Gavin Dance frontman/solo artist Tilian Pearson wouldn’t be rocking all of our devices if it wasn’t for a high school girlfriend. She saw his talent long before he did and demanded that he join the high school jazz choir.   And if you think that is wild, be aware that’s merely one part of an […]

Post-hardcore newcomers Thousand Below have been making waves with their infectious sound since dropping their debut album two years ago. The band are back with their sophomore effort, Gone In Your Wake, and they’re showing there’s more to them than just being another post-hardcore act. “The way we were writing this time was a little […]

“Perfect Sphere (Bubble),” the first track off the Early November’s newest LP, Lilac, hits listeners with immediate and hypnotic vocals paired with a poetic piano part that sets the stage for the pop-infused, dreamy comfort this record offers throughout its entirety.  Lilac weaves through several heavily lo-fi bedroom-pop instrumentals, garnished with influences from all over […]

After teasing that they would be adding a new band to their roster, Rise Records has announced the signing of Bloodbather to the label. Check out their re-released single “End” below! Read more: All Time Low singer Alex Gaskarth addresses canceled blink-182 show Yesterday, Rise Records took to Twitter to tease a new song, new video […]

Earlier this month, Issues announced their return to the hard-rock scene with their forthcoming album, Beautiful Oblivion. From the brilliant and bold debut single “Tapping Out” to the recently released and fashionably iconic “Drink About It,” the Atlanta band are pulling out all the stops to create an authentic, stylistic package for the next era […]

Ever since the release of “Tapping Out,” Issues fans have been eager for more new music from the highly anticipated new album. Now, the band have gone above and beyond in giving fans what they want by dropping a new song, music video, album announcement AND a tour all within 12 hours. Issues are not […]

While Issues are getting ready to release their new album after dropping “Tapping Out,” but they’ve got some new material on the way soon. The band responded to a fan asking about new music on Twitter, and they’ve revealed their shooting a new video this weekend. Read More: Foo Fighters drop archival live EP, request fan stories […]

It’s been nearly 10 years since Miss May I released their breakthrough record, Monument, but the band didn’t even expect to make it past their debut album. Vocalist Levi Benton tells AP that the band were fully expecting to be forgotten after they stepped on to the scene with their first album, Apologies Are For […]

Palisades dropped a BANGER of an album right at the end of 2018 and if you’re like us, you’ve had it on repeat ever since. Erase The Pain is a massive and intense next step for the band, so it only makes sense for the album artwork to reflect on and represent the determination and growth it […]

New England quartet Valleyheart bring a refreshingly charged indie-rock sound to the table in their brand-new song. The band teamed up with AP to premiere “Crave.” This delightfully somber track starts out slow and introspective before building to a complex and powerful finish, leaving listeners with more than a few societal norms to ponder. Read […]