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Here’s why the All-American Rejects’ return feels just like 2005
The All-American Rejects have found themselves in a similar spot to where they were 15 years ago, minus the “camera phones” and hotel bed bugs. As guitarist Nickolas Wheeler reflects on the group’s monumental Move Along era, he says it came during a “dark time” after the 2004 election. And as the group prep a […]
Dan Sugarman rediscovered his love for sharing music with Ice Nine Kills
Ice Nine Kills guitarist Dan Sugarman is revealing his solo album, [ Inside/Out | Part 1 ], after completing it over three years ago. The guitarist put together what he calls a “living album” on Patreon throughout 2016, but after shelving the record due to his mother’s passing, he’s finally unveiling it to the world. Read more: Here’s […]
You can watch 'The Dirt' along with Mötley Crüe and the actors from home
Mötley Crüe still haven’t quite called off their co-headlining return tour with Def Leppard but while we wait to hear about the tour’s status, the band are providing a fun way to connect with their fans. The band, as well as the actors who portrayed them in Netflix‘s biopic The Dirt, are hosting a livestream watch party of […]
Iconic venue the Troubadour says it needs help surviving gig cancelations
Legendary Los Angeles music venue the Troubadour is revealing they are financially struggling due to shutdowns caused by the coronavirus and are now opening a GoFundMe. The venue’s operators spoke to the Los Angeles Times and they’re saying they “can’t foresee being able to ride this out.” Read More: This is how Twitter users are hilariously describing […]
SXSW makes big staff cuts, but the hustle never ends for small bands
The increasing world concern surrounding the spread of coronavirus has forced the city of Austin to cancel this year’s South By Southwest music festival. The outcome of canceling this year’s event includes massive repercussions for a city that prospers from the tourism, as well as jeopardizing the very future of SXSW. In a statement issued […]
Killing Joke are better than your favorite band, 40 years later
Today is the first day of the extensive Tool tour, beginning in Denver, Colorado. If you ever wanted that feeling of getting sonically lifted out of your seat by your shirt and thrown through a plate glass window, you should get there early to let proto-industrial, post-punk icons Killing Joke rough you up before Tool take […]
Bandsintown is spotlighting trending touring artists with live music charts
Concert discovery site Bandsintown are launching a new Live Music Charts function to their repertoire. The new charts will be the first data-driven predictive charts showing current interest in the touring activity of artists. Read More: ‘Joker’ becomes new meme with iconic laugh being swapped for others’ They’ll be launching in ten U.S. cities to start with […]
Grimes wants “to Gorillaz it” with a hologram tour
Hologram tours have become a way for people to see dead musicians perform live again, but now Grimes says she wants it to become a norm for living artists too. In an interview with Flaunt, the pop star questioned why only deceased artists tour in this format and said she wants to retire from touring. Read […]
These are the "hardest touring" rock and metal bands of 2018
With all of the rock and metal tours happening all over the world at any point in time, surely some bands must take the cake for playing the most concerts in a single year. Well, it’s time to look back at the “hardest touring” groups this year. Shinedown, Escape The Fate and Sleeping With Sirens […]
Jimmy Eat World have released two new songs—listen
Jimmy Eat World started their new tour in the best way possible—by releasing new music. As their tour begins today at Atlanta's Shaky Knees Festival, the band have issued two new songs, “Love Never” and “half heart,” both of which are available on a limited-edition, seven-inch single via mail order or at any of their tour […]
Band submissions now open for Taco Bell's Feed The Beat program
[Photos by: Pexels, Taco Bell] Are you ready to get your band into Taco Bell's good graces? If you're a touring musician, how does $500 in free food sound? Calling all taco-loving music artists: Spring 2018 submissions are now open for the Feed The Beat program. Read more: Pizza better for breakfast than cereal? Bands […]
10 times your work completely misunderstood what it’s like to be in a band
[Photo by: NBC] Punk doesn’t pay the rent, but to keep a roof over your head and vegan snacks in your belly, most of us have to take up some kind of daytime job—whether it’s filing papers in an office or washing shot glasses behind a bar. While the extra cash is always a bonus, […]
Outpost is a sophisticated rest stop for DIY bands on tour
It’s no secret that the music industry is vastly changing at a speed most labels can’t keep up with. Seemingly offering somewhat antiquated deals, artists sometimes view labels as only bringing a few things to the table, one of which is often the most expensive: tour support. For the DIY unsigned band, touring can be […]
Advice on getting through winter gigs from Like Pacific, Rarity, the Dirty Nil
Sublime got it right when they sang “summertime and the livin’ is easy,” but just because the air freezes doesn’t mean the gigs do, too. Many bands around the world play shows right through the winter season, which means dealing with icy roads, snow storms and cold gear. As always, it’s important to be ever […]
Parkway Drive announce fall North American tour
Australian metalcore band Parkway Drive have announced a run of North American tour dates this fall. Check out the dates below and don't forget to catch the group at a date near you! Read more: Parkway Drive announce new album with “Vice Grip” single Dates: Oct 29 San Diego, CA @ House Of BLues Oct […]
Lydia announce U.S. tour with Seahaven and Turnover
This fall, Lydia are teaming up with Seahaven and Turnover for a headlining tour in the U.S., kicking off on September 15 in Phoenix, AZ and concluding on October 23 in Pomona, CA. The tour includes 30 total dates. Check out a full list below! Read more: Turnover premiere dreamy, whimsical new album, ‘Peripheral Vision’ Tour […]
Title Fight announce fall tour dates
Title Fight have announced a brief run of fall tour dates before their festival performances. Check out the full list of dates below! Read more: Title Fight show you how they made the artwork for their new album, ‘Hyperview’ Fall 2015 Tour Dates: 10/22 – Columbus, OH @ Strongwater 10/23 – Buffalo, NY @ Waiting […]
Two touring bands involved in tragic van crash that killed 3
According to WSBTV, two touring bands were involved in a van crash that left three dead early this morning in Jackson County, Georgia. The two bands—12 people (three women, nine men) in total—were sharing the 15-passenger van, en route from South Carolina to a show in Atlanta, when the driver lost control, according to police. […]
"You can only take take your band so far on your own"—Ice Nine Kills praise their crew
Ice Nine Kills return with part two of their “Who We Are” video series, during which they talk about how awesome (and grueling) Warped Tour was last summer. Plus, they introduce you to and praise their crew. “You can only take [your band] so far on your own,” says bassist Justin Morrow. “You need a […]
This band made $136,000 on a 28-day tour and still lost money
In an interesting display of transparency, indie musical duo Pomplamoose wrote a detailed article, describing what it took financially to go on a 28-day tour. To sum it up, the band made $135,983 in revenue and incurred $147,802 in expenses. So they lost $11,819. Ouch. RELATED: How not to spend $150,000 on a 28-day […]
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