the american scene

Sometimes the rock world can get noisy, and we don’t just mean in decibels or fuzz. Often the signal-to-noise ratio is more noise than signal. But no worries: We read, listen to and watch everything so we can sort it for you. Here are some of our favorite new songs and videos of September 2014. […]

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 […]

The American Scene are teaming up with AP to bring you the full stream of their new full-length album, Haze—one of our most anticipated releases of 2014. The record is officially out today via Pure Noise Records and was produced by Sam Pura (the Story So Far, Polar Bear Club, Basement) at the Panda Studios […]

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 […]

The American Scene are set to release their latest full-length album (and one of our most anticipated of the remainder of 2014), Haze, on September 9 via Pure Noise Records. While the band have already shared the record's lead single, today they are giving fans another taste of the effort with “4th And Broadway.” You can listen to the track now below. Be sure […]

The American Scene have announced their new studio album, Haze, which will be released on September 9, 2014 via Pure Noise Records. The record was produced by Sam Pura (The Story So Far, Polar Bear Club, Basement) at The Panda Studios in Fremont, CA.  “This record came together very naturally,” explains guitarist/vocalist Jeff Wright. “Going into […]

The American Scene have posted a video teasing their upcoming third studio album, Haze. The effort, which was featured as one of our Most Anticipated Albums of the rest of 2014, is due out later this year via Pure Noise Records. It will follow up the band's 2012 sophomore LP, Safe For Now, and their debut, By Way Of Introduction.  You can […]

The American Scene have posted a video teasing their upcoming third studio album. The effort, which was featured as one of our Most Anticipated Albums of the rest of 2014, is due out later this year via Pure Noise Records. It will follow up the band's 2012 sophomore LP, Safe For Now, and their debut, By Way Of Introduction.  You can watch […]

Another half-year has passed, so it’s time for AP’s annual mid-year report, where we break down the best of the best so far, with the cut-off date of June 30. Today, we conclude not with what we have already heard, but what we want to hear this year. Check it out below and tell us what you're […]

Balance And Composure have announced that they will be heading out on a U.S. headlining tour near the end of this summer and into the fall. Support will come from Seahaven, The American Scene, and Creepoid. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, June 13. You can check out a full list of dates and locations below. Balance […]

Equal Vision Records and Pure Noise Records will be partnering for a SXSW double label showcase in Austin, TX, on March 13. Performers will include The Story So Far, Being As An Ocean, A Lot Like Birds and more. The free, all-ages showcase will be in the G-Pen Annex (Red River & 6th Street) from […]

The American Scene have released a music video for “Just Say It,” taken from their 2012 debut full-length album Safe For Now, released on Pure Noise Records. The footage you see in the video comes from their overseas touring adventures this year. Check it out below on YouTube:

The American Scene have been tapped as support for letlive.'s fall European/UK headlining tour. LL are supporting the Blackest Beautiful, while TAS continue to spread their debut album, Safe For Now. Check out the dates in the tour flyer below.

AltPress is proud to annouce that we will be hosting the exclusive premieres for the second season of live-video series, the Waiting Room, which is filmed in producer Sam Pura’s Panda Studios. First up in season two, we have a showcase of talent from the Suppy Nation tour, starting with the American Scene's session today. Stay […]

Vans Warped Tour have announced that Craig Owens (Chiodos), Kevin Seconds, Charlie Simpson, Austin Lucas, Ace Enders (The Early November), William Beckett, Vinnie Carauana, Alcoa (Derek of Defeater), The American Scene, Allison Weiss, Matt Embree (RX Bandits), Brian Marquis (Therefore I Am), Billy Pettinger (Billy The Kid), Monte Pittman (Madonna), Owen Plant and The Tower […]

Bay area emo-rockers the American Scene have released a music video for “Blood Orange.” The song appears on 2012's Safe For Now, released on Pure Noise Records.

UPDATE: December 20 at 4:09 p.m. EST Due to the originally booked venue's closing, the Montreal date of the tour has been moved. See our original post below for the routing update. UPDATE: December 18 at 3:22 p.m. EST A Baltimore date has been added for April 4 at Otto Bar. See original post below […]

The American Scene have been added to the Story So Far's UK/European tour. Dates for the run are as follows: Tue 30.04 London Old Blue Last www.theoldbluelast.com/listings Wed 01.05 Bristol The Croft www.seetickets.com Thu 02.05 Cardiff Clwb Ifor Bach www.seetickets.com Fri 03.05 Plymouth White Rabbit www.seetickets.com Sat 04.05 Birmingham Asylum www.musicglue.com/uprawr Sun 05.05 Sheffield Corporation […]

The American Scene Safe For Now While the American Scene most frequently associate with young West Coast startups like the Story So Far and are releasing this full-length on the pop-punk-heavy Pure Noise Records, Safe For Now dashes away any preconceived notions. The album is an assured, confident statement with far greater musical and emotional […]