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Paper + Plastick release free summer sampler with The Swellers, Pentimento, Light Years
Paper + Plastick have released their summer 2013 sampler, which includes bands like The Swellers, Pentimento and Light Years. Check out the full track listing and album cover below, and be sure to get your free download here. 1. Light Years – Hindsight 2. Pentimento – No One Lets You Know 3. The Braces – Two Years […]
“It’s a pop-punk record for grownups” — In The Studio with the Swellers
[Photos: Brett Gross] In their role as Flint, Michigan’s entry in the pop-punk sweepstakes, THE SWELLERS have been on roller coaster as rickety as the one gracing the cover of their 2009 release Ups And Downsizing. The band—vocalist/guitarist Nick Diener, guitarist Ryan Collins, bassist/vocalist Anto Boros and drummer/vocalist Jonathan Diener—have experienced their fair share of […]
The Swellers sign to No Sleep Records
The Swellers have announced their signing to No Sleep Records via a clever caffeine-infused video posted this morning. The band, who released their previous album independently told us recently that they had debated the pros and cons of signing and thought that it would be the best route to take for their upcoming album, due […]
The Swellers begin mixing new album
The Swellers entered the studio last month to begin working on their new album. Earlier today, the band announced via Twitter that the record is currently being mixed. Check out the tweet below. Fans can download the Swellers' latest EP, Running Out Of Places To Go, on Bandcamp now. The new album is being mixed. […]
Paper + Plastick release Tony Sly 'Story/Song' comic, free Swellers NUFAN cover
Paper + Plastick Records have released the first issue in their Story/Song comic series, which will feature artist interpretations of one song in each issue. Issue No. 1 highlights No Use For A Name's “Chasing Rainbows” and pays homage to the late Tony Sly. The webcomic is available for free download, which comes with a cover […]
Exclusives RecAP: April 8, 2013 - backing tracks controversy, Fall Out Boy review and more
Today On AltPress… FALL OUT BOY — Okay, so I'm lying. We didn't post our review of Save Rock And Roll today, but yesterday, rather. Now that the album is streaming, we'd still like you to check it out and tell us whether or not you agree with our analysis. ARE BANDS WHO USE BACKING TRACKS CHEATING? AP caught […]
EXCLUSIVE: The Swellers to begin recording next week
AltPress can exclusively announce that The Swellers plan to enter the studio next week on April 19 to work on what they're calling only Album #4 for now. Of their decision to record now, despite being in a state of industry limbo, guitarist/vocalist Nick Diener says: “This feels eerily similar to how things went down in 2009 […]
Silverstein, Story Of The Year, the Swellers, Set It Off and more announced for Warped Tour 2013
Silverstein, Story Of The Year (7/9-7/23, Page Avenue ten year anniversary), the Sheds (7/26-8/4), Lionz of Zion (7/6-7/21), Set It Off (6/15-7/3, 7/6-8/4), Dose of Adolescence (7/16-7/25) and the Swellers (6/15-7/12) have been announced for Warped Tour 2013. You can find the full dates and ticket information on the Warped Tour website. The next round of announcements […]
Stand By Your Van with The Swellers
So help your wallet and your time if you break the rules in The Swellers' van. See why and learn a few quality tour van tips from the band in our new episode of Stand By Your Van!
The Pilgrims' Revenge: Musicians (and JADEDPUNKHULK) Give Thanks
I can’t remember if it was a home improvement mega-complex or some sketchy dollar store, but I could’ve sworn I saw Christmas decorations for sale in mid- September. This discovery always trips my contempt switch, reminding me that the pilgrims will always get a raw deal. The AP crew are a pretty multi-faceted bunch, but […]
The Swellers release "Running Out Of Places To Go" for free download
The Swellers are offering fans a free download of “Running Out Of Places To Go.” The band's new EP of the same name is available now. Fans can download the track here.
The Lead: Alternative Press presents the third annual Festies
Now in its second decade as the premiere event for beards, booze and bro-downs, THE FEST wrapped its 11th year with a bang. AltPress.com was there at the Gainesville, Florida, event, and now here are our picks for the best moments during the weird, wild world of the Fest: the third annual Festies! WRITERS: Scott […]
The Swellers post video update for new EP
The Swellers have posted a video update for their new EP, Running Out Of Places To Go. You can pick up the effort from the band's official site.
The Swellers - Running Out Of Places To Go EP
The Swellers Running Out Of Places To Go EP The Swellers may be a band without a label, but don't let that fool you into thinking they're a band without a plan. After releasing two albums on Fueled By Ramen—including 2011's highly praised Good For Me—in April the Swellers announced they were parting ways with […]
The Swellers stream 'Running Out Of Places To Go'
The Swellers are now streaming their new EP, Runnign Out Of Places To Go, here.
The Swellers perform "Hands" acoustic
The Swellers' frontman Nick Diener recently performed an acoustic rendition of “Hands.” The band's upcoming EP, Running Out Of Places To Go, will be released on Oct. 16. Pre-orders are on sale now. Check out the performance below and tell us what you think!
The Swellers stream new song "Making Waves," launch EP pre-orders, announce tour with Pentimento
The Swellers have overhauled everything today with a new song, new EP orders, new tour and new website. Check out a new song titled “Making Waves” below. The track comes from the band's upcoming EP, Running Out Of Places To Go, which you can pre-order here. <a data-cke-saved-href="http://theswellers.bandcamp.com/album/running-out-of-places-to-go" href="http://theswellers.bandcamp.com/album/running-out-of-places-to-go">Running Out Of Places To Go by The […]
The Swellers announce 10-year anniversary show
The Swellers have announced a 10-year anniversary show on August 3 in their hometown of Flint, Michigan. Below you can view the show's poster and you can view the event here.
Strung Out expand fall tour, add dates with The Swellers and Such Gold
Strung out have added a month of new dates to their fall tour. Support comes from The Swellers, Such Gold, The Darlings and Handguns. Check out the dates below. 9/8 Red Seven Austin, TX 9/9 House of Rock Corpus Christi, TX 9/11 Vinyl Music Hall Pensacola, FL 9/12 Double Down Live Gainesville, FL 9/13 The […]
In The Studio: The Swellers
EXPECT IT: Mid-summer via Fueled By Ramen To record their second album for Fueled By Ramen, the Swellers decamped to the Blasting Room in Fort Collins, Colorado, to work with producer Bill Stevenson. To say that vocalist/guitarist Nick Diener is thrilled about this would be a vast understatement—after all, the Swellers are huge […]
