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Dance Gavin Dance announce 10th album, 'Jackpot Juicer'

Dance Gavin Dance have announced their 10th album, Jackpot Juicer. The release follows 2020’s Afterburner and arrives July 29 via Rise Records. The news follows the release of “Synergy” in March. The track, which features guest vocals from Don Broco‘s Rob Damiani, is their first new music in nearly two years.   Read more: Dance […]

Dance Gavin Dance announce SWANFEST 2022 with Movements, Knocked Loose, more

Dance Gavin Dance have announced the lineup for SWANFEST, a one-day festival headlined and curated by the band. The festival will take place April 23 at Heart Health Park in the band’s hometown of Sacramento, California. Read more: Tilian Pearson reveals how taking psychedelics informed ‘Factory Reset’ Joining Dance Gavin Dance are Animals As Leaders, […]

Tilian Pearson reveals how taking psychedelics informed 'Factory Reset'

“Sing songs of purpose/Ones they feel in earnest/Long after the furnace claims you.” So intones Tilian Pearson in the first few moments of his new solo album, Factory Reset. At first, a sentiment this thoughtful and heartfelt may seem out of place for the silken-voiced singer of Dance Gavin Dance. After all, the band’s lyrics […]

Dance Gavin Dance guitarist Will Swan's label partners with Rise Records

It’s an exciting week for Dance Gavin Dance guitarist Will Swan and his independent record label Blue Swan Records. This week, it was announced that Blue Swan Records is officially partnering with Rise Records in an effort to sign, develop and promote more artists in the post-hardcore and heavy experimental scene. Read more: ‘American Horror […]

Here's how Dance Gavin Dance became their own hometown heroes

While Dance Gavin Dance have had to put touring in support of their phenomenal new record Afterburner on hold this year, they’ve managed to find new and creative ways to connect with fans. In lieu of a cross-country headlining tour and their annual Swanfest celebration, the band are giving fans something they’ve been requesting for […]

Here's how Dance Gavin Dance got more experimental on 'Afterburner'

For the past 15 years, Dance Gavin Dance have been constantly raising the bar for experimentation within the post-hardcore scene. But after toying with the limitations and boundaries of the genre for so long, is there still room for them to expand? From the onset of Dance Gavin Dance’s latest record, Afterburner, it’s clear they […]

Dance Gavin Dance detail ‘Afterburner’ album with groovy “Prisoner” video

Dance Gavin Dance just announced the release of their ninth full-length studio album titled Afterburner. The Sacramento-based progressive hardcore unit are celebrating by dropping the first single and video titled “Prisoner.” Dance Gavin Dance are gearing up for a massive spring tour before heading to their home state for Swanfest. Read More: All Time Low mend heartbreak […]

Andy Black, Benji Madden, more on the songs that saved their lives

It’s not unusual for fans to credit their favorite musicians for “saving” them through the power of a song. Music can positively influence someone’s life whether it be through making them feel less alone, boosting their mood or inspiring them to find their own path of creativity. We spoke to some artists who recall the songs […]

Dance Gavin Dance announce first annual Swanfest

Dance Gavin Dance have announced their own personally curated music festival, Swanfest. Read more: Bad Omens release statement, shirt after leaving Senses Fail, the Amity Affliction tour Presented by Rise Records, Swanfest will take place on Saturday, March 30 at the City National Grove of Anaheim, California. Similar to A Day To Remember‘s Self Help […]

Exclusive Interview: Dance Gavin Dance's Will Swan on Jonny Craig's arrest and the band's future

On Wednesday, DANCE GAVIN DANCE canceled their upcoming tour for then-unknown reasons. Soon, however, it was revealed that the reason for the cancellation was frontman Jonny Craig's latest drug-related arrest. Craig was held on two counts of narcotics possession, two counts of illegal drug use and one count of failure to appear stemming fron a […]