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Motion City Soundtrack announce support for 2020 reunion tour
Motion City Soundtrack announced a string of tour dates back in June. These mark the first live shows the band will play since 2016. Now, five months later, Motion City Soundtrack revealed their main support, as well as a slew of other opening bands. The dates begin New Year’s Eve and run all the way […]
18 bands keeping punk rock alive in 2018
These 18 artists prove that not only is punk NOT Dead in 2018, it’s very much alive and ready to fill your head with four chords and the truth. From the legendary Against Me! to the power drill of a punk band, PEARS, this list has the sweetest of sweet punk-pop and the dirtiest, noisiest […]
Tigers Jaw announce S/T 10-year anniversary tour
Tigers Jaw‘s self-titled sophomore album will be turning 10 this year and in order to celebrate, the band will be hitting the road for a massive fall tour. Read more: Watch ATL’s Alex Gaskarth join State Champs onstage at Warped Tour Joining the band on their 29-date trek across North America is the Sidekicks, Cave People (09/13-09/28) […]
Reggie And The Full Effect share live video and other news you might have missed today
[Photo by: The Sidekicks/Nick Fancher, The Weekend Classic/meagansullivan_] Watch new music videos from Reggie And The Full Effect, the Sidekicks and more—plus, don’t miss the Weekend Classic on tour. Check out the news you might have missed today below! Read more: Panic! At The Disco, Twenty One Pilots, more nominated for Billboard Music Awards 1. […]
Rock on the Range announce daily lineup and other news you might have missed today
[Photo by: The Sidekicks/ Nick Fancher, The Weekend Classic/Meagan Sullivan, Rozwell Kid/ Nick DiNatale] Listen to new music videos from Goat Girl, the Sidekicks and more—plus, don’t miss Rozwell Kid on tour. Check out the news you might have missed today below! Read more: Apple to reportedly shut down iTunes music downloads 1. Rock on […]
Hear the Sidekicks' new album, 'Runners In The Nerved World'
The Sidekicks are currently streaming what will be their first album released on Epitaph, titled Runners In The Nerved World, over at Stereogum. You can give it a spin below. Be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts! Listen to the Sidekicks put their own spin on Cheap Girls' “Communication Blues.” “To me the appeal of punk […]
The Sidekicks ink deal with Epitaph Records; announce new album, 'Runners In The Nerved World'
The Sidekicks have inked a deal with Epitaph Records for the release of their upcoming full-length album, Runners In The Nerved World, which is due out on January 20. “At its core, Runners in the Nerved World is about getting past the excitement of growing up and finding new ways to simulate that movement,” says vocalist and guitarist Steve Ciolek. “The […]
Pianos Become The Teeth, the Sidekicks and Desaparecidos spotted on a new Epitaph Records sampler
Epitaph Records have posted photos of their Fall Sampler 2014 cassette—and it appears that besides known label comrades Title Fight (of Epitaph imprint imprint Anti-), Plague Vendor, the Menzingers and Joyce Manor, there are three newcomers on its track listing panel: Pianos Become The Teeth, the Sidekicks and Desaparecidos. Could they be trying to tell us […]
Say Anything announce fall tour with Murder By Death, The Sidekicks and Tallhart
Say Anything have announced a US headlining tour this fall with support from Murder By Death, The Sidekicks and Tallhart. Check out the dates below. 10/04/2012 – House of Blues – Anaheim, CA *^# 10/05/2012 – Rialto Theatre – Tucson, AZ *^# 10/06/2012 – Sunshine Theatre – Albuquerque, NM *^# 10/07/2012 – Aggie Theatre – Fort […]
Premiere: The Sidekicks, "Communication Blues" (Cheap Girls)
In conjunction with their upcoming tour that kicks off tomorrow, we've asked the Menzingers, Cheap Girls and the Sidekicks to record some exclusive videos covering each other's songs for Altpress.com. Here's the latest, featuring the Sidekicks putting their own spin on Cheap Girls' “Communication Blues.” The song originally appears on Cheap Girls' new album Giant Orange, out […]
Premiere: The Sidekicks, "Good Things" (The Menzingers)
In conjunction with their current tour together, we've asked the Menzingers, Cheap Girls and the Sidekicks to record some exclusive videos covering each other's songs for Altpress.com. Here's the third, featuring the Sidekicks putting their own spin on the Menzingers' “Good Things.” The song originally appears on the Menzingers' new album On The Impossible Past, […]
Premiere: Cheap Girls, "Peacock"
In conjunction with their upcoming tour that kicks off tomorrow, we've asked the Menzingers, Cheap Girls and the Sidekicks to record some exclusive videos covering each other's songs for Altpress.com. Here's the second, featuring Cheap Girls putting their own spin on the Sidekicks' “Peacock.” The song originally appears on the Sidekicks' new album, Awkward Breeds. […]
Premiere: The Menzingers, "1940s Fighter Jet" (Acoustic)
In conjunction with their upcoming tour that kicks off tomorrow, we've asked the Menzingers, Cheap Girls and the Sidekicks to record some exclusive videos covering each other's songs for Altpress.com. Here's the first, featuring Tom May and Greg Barnett putting their own spin on the Sidekicks' “1940s Fighter Jet.” The song originally appears on the […]
The Sidekicks release "Baby, Baby" video
The Sidekicks have released a new video for “Baby, Baby” from their brand new album for Red Scare/Really Records, Awkward Breeds. Check it out below.
The Sidekicks - Awkward Breeds
The Sidekicks Awkward Breeds This review originally ran in AP 284. Cleveland’s Sidekicks have been one of Midwestern punk’s best-kept secrets for the past half-decade, but all that should change with the release of Awkward Breeds. The quartet have dropped any remaining gruff pop-punk influence and instead have embraced their amped-up Americana sound, which falls […]
Track By Track: The Sidekicks, "Awkward Breeds"
THE SIDEKICKS guitarist/vocalist Steve Ciolek takes us track-by-track through the band’s new album, Awkward Breeds. I suppose I’ll start by explaining the album title. Awkward Breeds refers to the condition I perceive myself, my friends, and a lot of people I have met to be in. This condition comes from growing up in an America […]
The Sidekicks perform "1940s Fighter Jet" in new Pink Couch Session
Check out this video of the Sidekicks performing “1940s Fighter Jet” during a Pink Couch Session. The band's new album Awkward Breeds is due out February 21 via Red Scare/Really.
Bayside announce four headlining shows; the Sidekicks to support
Bayside has announced four headlining shows slated for next month; the Sidekicks will support. Dates below. Feb 23 – Chameleon Club – Lancaster, PA Feb 24 – The Chance – Poughkeepsie, NY Feb 25 – The Black Cat – Washington, DC Feb 26 – The Note – West Chester, PA
Check out the cover art and track listing for the Sidekicks' new album, "Awkward Breeds"
The Sidekicks will be releasing their new album Awkward Breeds on February 21 via Red Scare (CD/digital) and Really Records (LP); pre-orders for each are here and here, respectively. Check out the cover art and track listing below. 1. DMT 2. Grace 3. Peacock 4. Incandescent Days 5. 1940's Fighter Jet 6. Diamond Eyes 7. […]
Premiere: The Sidekicks' "Grace"
Check out this premiere of “Grace” from the Sidekicks. It's the title track from their new 4-song digital EP, due out tomorrow on iTunes; the song will also appear on the group's upcoming full-length Awkward Breeds, slated for a February 21 release via Red Scare.
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