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Album Premiere: William Beckett, 'Genuine And Counterfeit'
It feels like it's been a long time coming since we first spoke to former The Academy Is… frontman William Beckett in the studio about his debut full-length solo album in April. His run on this year's Warped Tour and video premieres in the interim have held fans over since then. But fans aren't the only one who […]
Two-Minute Warning: William Beckett
Miss Warped Tour? So do we, but not to fear! We saved a few videos to help keep the nostalgia flowing! Go behind-the-scenes and onto the bus with William Beckett before he took the Acoustic Basement stage at Warped Tour 2013. Video shot and edited by: Joel Pilotte More Warped 2MWs: Sleeping With Sirens […]
Exclusive: William Beckett and Secrets added to Jonny Craig "Souls On Fire" tour
William Beckett and Secrets have been announced as the new support acts for Jonny Craig's fall “Souls On Fire” tour. Initially, Mod Sun was announced as direct support for the tour. However, he will instead be embarking on a different tour this fall. The lineup also includes Hearts And Hands, Kyle Lucas and Bleach Blonde. Beckett will […]
Divided By Friday cover Justin Timberlake with William Beckett, Set It Off and For The Foxes
Divided By Friday have been posting covers of popular Top 40 songs over the past few weeks as decided by their fans via Facebook. This week's winner was “Mirrors” by Justin Timberlake, so the North Carolina natives hit up the Charlotte Warped tour to recruit some guest vocals for the track. The video shows DBF's […]
William Beckett premieres "Benny and Joon" music video
William Beckett has premiered his music video for “Benny and Joon” on Fuse's website. The track will appear on Beckett's upcoming full-length, Genuine & Counterfeit, which drops August 20 via Equal Vision Records. This will be Beckett's first full-length since embarking on his solo venture, but he released three EPs in 2012 – the most […]
Weekly Playlist #35: Warped Witness - Our Favorite Performances
Last week, the AP staff embarked on our annual field trip to Warped Tour in Cleveland. We already told you which songs we hoped we’d see live while there, but as anyone who has ever attended knows, Warped is a place of discovery, and you often run smack into the crowd of something you didn’t […]
The 17 Best Things We Saw At Warped Tour
In lieu of the traditional show review (because, really, who wants to hear someone yammer on for 800 words about the general vibe), the AP editorial staff have compiled the following list of highlights from yesterday’s Warped Tour stop in Cleveland. Aaand: GO! CONTRIBUTORS: [RC] Rachel Campbell [SH] Scott Heisel [BJM] Bridjet Mendyuk [BM] Brittany […]
Advance Listen: Your first look at new releases from Blessthefall, William Beckett and Placebo
BLESSTHEFALL TITLE: Hollow Bodies LABEL: Fearless RELEASE DATE: August 20 On their fourth album, the Arizona quintet teamed up with producer Joey Sturgis (the Devil Wears Prada, Of Mice & Men) to craft 10 songs of heavy-on-the-clean-vocals metalcore. And then there's the 11th song, the record's closer “Open Water.” It's a sweeping, seven-minute duet between […]
William Beckett chats with Marvel about comics and music
William Beckett recently took a tour of Marvel and sat down to talk with podcast hosts Ryan and Blake. “Episode 88.5” of This Week in Marvel features Beckett discussing his love of the X-Men series and why he likes Gambit. Beckett also chats about how hard it is to find comics on tour and his […]
William Beckett releases 'Genuine & Counterfeit' studio update
William Beckett discussed his upcoming release, Genuine & Counterfeit, in a new studio update. The album is due out on August 20 via Equal Vision Records. Pre-orders are available now. Fans can check out a behind-the-scenes look into the recording process below. Tell us what you think!
William Beckett performs “Great Night” with the Summer Set members
William Beckett recently performed “Great Night” at the Vans Warped Tour with some help from the Summer Set's Brian Dales and Josh Montgomery. Some impressive fan-filmed footage can be seen below. Beckett will be on the Acoustic Basement stage all summer with the likes of Ace Enders, Craig Owens and more. Genuine & Counterfeit, his label […]
William Beckett releases "Benny & Joon" lyric video
William Beckett has released a lyric video for “Benny & Joon,” the lead single off his debut album for Equal Vision Records, Genuine & Counterfeit. It's out August 20 and pre-orders are up on MerchNow. Track Listing: 1. Pick Up the Phone (feat. Max Bemis) 2. In My Blood 3. Benny & Joon 4. Hanging On […]
William Beckett streams 'Benny & Joon' from upcoming album
William Beckett has launched a stream of his single, “Benny & Joon” on Equal Vision's YouTube account. The track is on his upcoming album, Genuine & Counterfeit, which will be released August 20. The album details were announced last week, and will feature guest vocals from Say Anything’s Max Bemis and Mayday Parade’s Derek Sanders. […]
William Beckett announces album details
William Beckett will release his debut full-length album, Genuine & Counterfeit, on August 20 via Equal Vision Records. His single “Benny & Joon” will be out June 18. Looking back from an interview Beckett did with AP in April, it's safe to say we're glad he didn't go with his original plan about releasing the details […]
Video Premiere: All Time Low, Fat Mike, the Summer Set, more congratulate AP on 300 issues
Artists who have graced our pages congratulate AP on 300 issues! Thank you, All Time Low, We Came As Romans, Aaron Gillespie, Masked Intruder, The Summer Set, Vinnie Fiorello of Less Than Jake, Vinnie Caruana, Koji, A Loss For Words, Silversun Pickups, Buddy Nielsen of Senses Fail, The Word Alive, Andrew McMahon, Teenage Bottlerocket, William […]
William Beckett previews new single, "Benny & Joon"
William Beckett has posted a 30-second clip of his new single, “Benny & Joon.” The track will be released in full on June 18. Fans can check out the preview below. Let us know what you think!
"I wanted it to mirror the monstrosity that it is to me" : William Beckett in the studio
[Photo: Jack Edinger] While on tour in Portland, former the Academy Is… frontman-turned-solo-artist WILLIAM BECKETT called AP to talk about his time in the studio. “We’re mixing still, so in a lot of ways, I still am [in the studio],” he says. Okay, good. So, we aren’t lying to you. Having just inked a deal with […]
Craig Owens, William Beckett, Ace Enders, more announced for Warped Tour 2013 Acoustic Basement
Vans Warped Tour have announced that Craig Owens (Chiodos), Kevin Seconds, Charlie Simpson, Austin Lucas, Ace Enders (The Early November), William Beckett, Vinnie Carauana, Alcoa (Derek of Defeater), The American Scene, Allison Weiss, Matt Embree (RX Bandits), Brian Marquis (Therefore I Am), Billy Pettinger (Billy The Kid), Monte Pittman (Madonna), Owen Plant and The Tower […]
Song Premiere/Track Listing Reveal: William Beckett, "Slip Away"
William Beckett will release The Pioneer Sessions, a 12-song acoustic album next Tuesday, January 22. Today, AP unveils the album's track listing and gives you a taste of what is to come with the below stream of track 10, “Slip Away.” Check it out and let us know what you think. The Pioneer Sessions full track […]
William Beckett announces holiday show
William Beckett has announced his third annual holiday show at Reggie's in Chicago, Ill. The show will take place on Dec. 28. Makeshift Prodigy will also be on the lineup and additional bands will be announced soon. Tickets are on sale now. Beckett's latest EP, What Will Be, is available now.
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