the front bottoms

New Jersey-bred the Front Bottoms have announced a big nationwide tour in support of their Fueled By Ramen debut Back On Top, released in September of last year. Read more: Watch the Front Bottoms perform on network TV for the first time The Front Bottoms will be bringing along Brick + Mortar and Diet Cig for […]

The Front Bottoms performed “West Virginia” on Late Night With Seth Meyers. Check it out below, and let us know what you think in the comments! Read more: The 1975, the Front Bottoms, Deafheaven and more announced for Coachella Fans chose “West Virginia” through a poll on the Front Bottoms’ twitter. The track comes from the […]

New Jersey’s the Front Bottoms will be performing on Late Night With Seth Meyers this Wednesday, Jan. 20. The band is asking fans what song they should perform through a Twitter poll tomorrow morning. Read more: The 1975, The Front Bottoms, Deafheaven and more announced for Coachella Check out the announcement on the band’s Facebook: We’re […]

This year's Coachella lineup was fully announced tonight, including artists such as the 1975, Deafheaven, the Front Bottoms, Rancid, and many others. Check out the full lineup below: Read More: Guns N’ Roses Axl, Slash will reunite at Coachella

Manchester Orchestra know how to throw one heck of a party. Serving as the ultimate holiday party hosts, the Atlanta-based rockers have consistently rounded up their friends for a blissful night full of camaraderie and rock ‘n’ roll. Tonight, the band presents the 6th annual The Stuffing at the Center Stage Atlanta Music Complex, which […]

The Front Bottoms' brand new album, Back On Top, is just a week away from its official release via Fueled By Ramen, and today, the band is sharing a new single to further anticipation for the 11-track effort. While the track itself is just over three-and-a-half minutes, the video accompaniment for “Summer Shandy” is over […]

Two weeks ago, the Front Bottoms announced their brand new album, Back On Top, and shared its lead single. Today, the Fueled By Ramen signees are back with “Laugh Till I Cry” and an accompanying video, directed by Mark Jaworski. In regards to what's being seen in the interesting video, drummer Mat Uychich explains to NPR […]

The Front Bottoms have announced their new album, Back On Top, with “Help,” the lead single. Check out the track, along with an accompanying music video, below and be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts. [Photo cred: Mark Jaworski] Read more: The Front Bottoms sign to Fueled By Ramen “Help” is the perfect example […]

Last night, the Front Bottoms continued their spontaneous, mystery campaign with yet another single, “Cough It Out.” The track showcases the group's evolving ability to formulate memorable, relatable punk-induced indie-folk-whatever. Listen below and check out an accompanying music video. [Photo cred: Mark Jaworski] Now, it's been revealed that the band have signed with Fueled By Ramen, which places […]

The Front Bottoms have dropped a surprise single, titled “West Virginia,” along with a music video to boot.  The track itself is a intricate journey through the band's unique breed of punk-induced indie-folk-whatever. Also, can we just take a minute to appreciate the group's over-specific lyrics? I mean, it's essentially like listening to cool people […]

On April 18, legions of dedicated vinyl record fans (as well as scummy eBay flippers who hate music and at least one lonely AP editor) will queue up in front of their favorite music stores for the eighth annual RECORD STORE DAY. This year’s list of special releases is just short of 600 titles, from […]

During a performance last year at SXSW, the Front Bottoms revealed that they will be releasing a split EP with rapper GDP. Now, nearly a full year later, the effort has officially been announced. Due out on April 18 (Record Store Day 2015) via Run For Cover and Bar/None Records, the EP will contain two […]

Don’t underestimate the duo. Some two-pieces can be just as formidable—if not more powerful—than a full band. Ever since Meg & Jack White lit the spark in the late ’90s, we’ve had a whole bunch of twosomes come and rock our worlds since then—from acoustic pop to rock to indie to punk. There are plenty […]

Bands can be tourists too, as proven by the photos they take during their travels. By now, we've all seen the cuddly koala bears and kangaroos in Australia, the gigantic Dinny the Dinosaur from Pee Wee's Big Adventure, the restaurant from Seinfeld, and the houses from the Goonies and Full House. Wait, add another house […]

Earlier this month, the Front Bottoms stopped by the Audiotree studios to record a live, six-song session, which included performances of tracks from both the band's sophomore LP, Talon Of The Hawk, and their most recent EP, Rose. You can check out the session in full below. Be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts! If […]

September is finally here, and you know what that means: It’s Riot Fest season! Riot Fest has quickly become the AP staff’s favorite festival of the year, with its insane lineups full of unexpected reunions and legends rubbing shoulders with up-and-comers. All three Riot Fests—Toronto, Chicago and Denver—share some lineup overlap. No matter which one […]

The Front Bottoms Rose EP Still riding uncontrollably high off the potent fumes of their stellar 2013 album, Talon Of The Hawk, New Jersey’s the Front Bottoms are back with a stopgap EP of fan favorites from their rambunctious live sets. The first in a series of EPs named after the band members' grandmothers (this […]

The Front Bottoms are currently premiering their brand new EP titled Rose, in its entirety. While the effort doesn't hit shelves until June 17 via Bar/None Records, you have the opportunity to pre-order it now. Check out Rose in full below and let us know what you think! The band are gearing up for their U.S. tour as direct support […]

The Front Bottoms are currently premiering a song titled “Twelve Feet Deep,” from their upcoming EP, Rose. The effort is scheduled for release on June 17 via Bar/None Records. Pre-orders are available for purchase now. Check out “Twelve Feet Deep” below and let us know what you think! The band are currently gearing up for their U.S. tour as direct support for Say […]