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Track-By-Track: Set It Off, 'Cinematics'
Making waves in pop-rock with a theatrical foundation since their inaugural EP, Baby, You Don't Tripajaharda, the band’s debut full-length doesn’t slow things down with a heavy dose of orchestral arrangements, including the band’s own members performing on clarinets and trumpets throughout. Hitting shelves September 18 on Equal Vision, frontman Cody Carson wrote up a […]
Set It Off release track-by-track video for "The Grand Finale"
Set It Off are preparing to release their new album, Cinematics, on Sept. 18. The band's frontman Cody Carson recently discussed the meaning behind “The Grand Finale.” Pre-orders are available now. Check out the video below.
Set It Off release track-by-track video for "I'd Rather Drown"
Set It Off frontman Cody Carson recently discussed the meaning behind “I'd Rather Drown.” The band's upcoming album, Cinematics, will be released on Sept. 18 via Equal Vision Records. Pre-orders are on sale now. Check out the video below.
Set It Off release track-by-track video for "Thoughts That Breathe" and "Nightmare"
Below you can watch a video from Set It Off where frontman Cody Carson discusses the first two tracks of the band's upcoming album, Cinematics, “Thoughts That Breathe” and “Nightmare.”
Track By Track: The Holy Mess, 'Cande Ru Las Degas'
After several EPs and a 7-inch, the Holy Mess have finally put together a full-length’s worth of haphazardous punk rock in the form of Cande Ru Las Degas. Out now on Red Scare, vocalist/bassist Steveo Niemoczynski gave a rundown of each song, including the always changing circumstances life throws at you and a story about […]
Track By Track: Dikembe, 'Broad Shoulders'
Indie rockers Dikembe’s Broad Shoulders offers an upbeat, raspy take on the resurgence of '90s emo with a dash of their Gainesville, Florida punk roots shining through. Frontman Steven Gray gave AP the backstory for each song on the new album, which focuses on his growing pains as he exits college, gets married and finds […]
Track By Track: Masked Intruder, 'Masked Intruder'
Pumping out pop-punk jams in between robbing liquor stores, Masked Intruder are criminals by day and musicians by night. With their self-titled debut coming out today (order here, AP caught up with frontman Intruder Blue to get the specifics on each song, which range from girls, cops, booze, lonliness and everything in between—including a Kirsten […]
Track By Track: The Contortionist, 'Intrinsic'
Prog-metal outfit THE CONTORTIONIST released Intrinsic, their sophomore album, today, and AP caught up with frontman Jonathan Carpenter for all the details. If you’re down for some otherworldly lyrics and complex guitarwork, check out an exclusive look at what Carpenter had to say about the making of the album and its overarching themes. “Holomovement” We […]
Track By Track: House Of Heroes, 'Cold Hard Want'
Long-time alt-rockers House of Heroes are on their fifth full-length now, working with producer Paul Moak (Lovedrug, Mat Kearney) on the album. Frontman Tim Skipper gives a breakdown of each song below. “A Man Who's Not Afraid” This is the first a capella song we've ever done. Just five guys around one mic over and […]
Track By Track: Glass Cloud, 'The Royal Thousand'
Quickly joining the ranks of Equal Vision after forming, Glass Cloud, featuring Jerry Roush (ex-Sky Eats Airplane/Of Mice & Men) and Josh Travis (The Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza), have their debut full-length, The Royal Thousand, out now. Bassist/lyricist Travis Sykes takes us through each track’s meaning. You can currently stream the entire record here and […]
Track By Track: Mixtapes, 'Even On The Worst Nights'
Known for their playful pop punk and no-one-is-safe internet banter, Mixtapes are releasing their debut full-length, Even On The Worst Nights, through No Sleep on June 26. After a slew of EPs, Worst Nights brings a full 16-song onslaught of tunes detailing the full emotional spectrum of 20-something suburbia. While vocalist/guitarist Ryan Rockwell may open the album spouting […]
Track By Track: For All Those Sleeping, 'Outspoken'
Below you can read a track-by-track breakdown of the new For All Those Sleeping album, Outspoken, from guitarist David Volgman-Stevens. You can pick up the new album, out today, here. “Outspoken” The first line of our intro track sums up this entire album: “Step up or shut the fuck up.” This is an unapologetic and angry album […]
Track By Track: Lostprophets, 'Weapons'
Lostprophets bassist Stu Richardson talks about the band's new album, Weapons , out tomorrow in the US via Fearless. “Bring 'em Down” Ian (Watkins, lead vocals) says this all the time, but it's true: We tend to always start our albums with a “kick in the arse” song to make sure people are paying attention. We […]
Track By Track: The Atom Age, 'The Hottest Thing That's Cool'
THE ATOM AGE guitarist/vocalist Ryan Perras talks about the band’s new album The Hottest Thing That’s Cool, out today via Asian Man. “Dig The Future” This song covers two different aspects of my take on the current state of rock and roll. I ask why the roots of punk and rock and roll are forgotten, […]
Track By Track: To Speak Of Wolves, 'Find Your Worth, Come Home'
Vocalist Gage Speas takes us track by track through TO SPEAK OF WOLVES' new album for Solid State Records, Find Your Worth, Come Home. “Hivemind” This one is about my parents’ divorce and how I felt after it all happened. My mother lives in Oregon and my father lives in New Mexico, so I always […]
Curated Stream: Royal Thunder, 'CVI'
(Photo: Christy Parry) ROYAL THUNDER's new album CVI is in stores today via Relapse. Check out a stream of it, as well as commentary from vocalist Miny Parsonz. “Parsonz Curse” I think the bluesy sound of this song is where people hear that “southern rock” thing that we have been said to have. I can […]
Album Premiere: Misser, 'Every Day I Tell Myself I'm Going To Be A Better Person'
Today marks the release of Every Day I Tell Myself I’m Going To Be A Better Person, the debut full-length from Misser, a side-project from Tim Landers of Transit and This Time Next Year’s Brad Wiseman. Landers [right] sat down to explain at length the songs that make up the album, available with a stream […]
Track By Track: This Providence, 'Brier' EP
Vocalist/guitarist Dan Young takes us track by track through the new EP from THIS PROVIDENCE, Brier. “Trouble” Every songwriter will (or should) attest to the pursuit of a certain crucial and ever-so elusive moment where it all makes sense. “Ah huh!” You now have some sort of compass. You know you're onto something. I have […]
Cedric Bixler-Zavala gives track-by-track of The Mars Volta's 'Noctourniquet'
The Mars Volta frontman Cedric Bixler-Zavala recently recorded an interview detailing a track-by-track of the band's new album, Noctournique. Check it out below.
Track By Track: Rocky Loves Emily, "Secrets Don't Make Friends"
Rocky Loves Emily vocalist Brandon James Ellis takes us through the band's new album for Tooth & Nail Records, Secrets Don't Make Friends. “I Don't Like You” I don't believe in revenge, but I believe in music. This track is my personal anthem inspired by a break-up with a girl that wasn't worth anybody's time. […]
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