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Posts containing alternative rock
Daylight – Jar
May 1, 2013 by Jason Gordon
After a series of EPs, Daylight have finally arrived with their long-awaited Run For Cover Records debut LP, Jar. Where their earlier work favored a grittier more upbeat melodic post hardcore feel akin to bands like Title Fight, Jar showcases a darker more refined 2013 take on 90s grunge and … read more.
Similar artists: Bush, Foo Fighters, Nirvana, Quicksand, SeaweeedGenre: alternative rock, grunge, post-hardcoreTagged: 90s, alternative, grunge, run for cover records
Sound City – Real to Reel
March 5, 2013 by Dave Giumara
There is an appropriate feeling to the fact that Dave Grohl gathered together an uncanny amount of musicians for the soundtrack to this documentary. Sound City is less about the album and more about the documentary. Still, even the album as a standalone is a sign of the times of … read more.
Genre: alternative rock, rockMatt Pond Releases Free Digital EP
January 4, 2013 by Dave Giumara
Matt Pond has released a new digital EP that you can download for free (or tip him) over at Noisetrade. The EP comes as a precursor to his upcoming full-length album The Lives Inside The Lines In Your Hand due out February 5th. The single “Love To Get Used” from … read more.
Genre: alternative rock, indie popTitle Fight Post New Music Video
July 25, 2012 by Dave Giumara
Title Fight have announced that they will be releasing their upcoming album Floral Green on September 18th through SideOneDummy. You can check out a video for the track “Head In The Ceiling Fan” at their Tumblr. This is one you are not going to want to miss! Fans of late … read more.
Genre: alternative rock, dreamy, post-emoAbel Album Details and Song Previews
July 20, 2012 by Dave Giumara
Abel’s upcoming album Make It Right will be available on September 18, 2012 through iTunes, Amazon, and all digital retailers. Fans of As Cities Burn, Brand New, Thrice and Manchester Orchestra should not miss this one. Preview 2 songs on their bandcamp page.
Genre: alternative rock, emoCalifornia Wives Ink Record Deal
May 16, 2012 by Dave Giumara
California Wives have signed with Vagrant. The band will release their upcoming full-length later this year. In the meantime, you can check out a new song from the album, “Marianne”, below.
Genre: alternative rock, indie pop, indie rockThe Forecast Post New Video
April 3, 2012 by Dave Giumara
The Forecast have posted the video for their track “Clear Eyes, Full Heart” here. The song is off their forthcoming album Everybody Left due out April 17, 2012.
Genre: alternative rock, emofun. Post New Single
December 13, 2011 by Dave Giumara
You can stream the new single from fun. titled “One Foot” below. The song is taken from their upcoming album Some Nights in stores on February 21st. Fun.: One Foot by Fueled By Ramen
Genre: alternative rock, emo, indie popPlacebo DVD Out Now
November 2, 2011 by Dave Giumara
Placebo released their official live DVD/Blu-Ray called We Come in Pieces yesterday. The was show was filmed at London’s Brixton Academy in September 2010 and is a double DVD featuring 20 tracks. Check out the trailer here.
Genre: alternative rock, rockBrendan Rivera Solo Project Details
October 28, 2011 by Dave Giumara
Brooklyn based songwriter Brendan Rivera, also known for his work in Looking Glass Wars, is gearing up to release his follow up solo record to 2009s Body of Land. The new Record is called No Ocean In Ireland and is due out in January 2012. The album is full of … read more.
Genre: alternative rock, emo, post-emo, rockThe Jealous Sound Post New Song
October 25, 2011 by Dave Giumara
The Jealous Sound has posted a new song titled “Your Eyes Were Shining” for streaming. The song is taken from their upcoming album A Gentle Reminder due out early 2012. You can listen to the song below. Your Eyes Were Shining by The Jealous Sound
Genre: alternative rock, emo, indie rockO’Brother Announce Debut Details
September 16, 2011 by Dave Giumara
O’Brother will release their debut full-length Garden Window in November 2011 through Triple Crown Records/Favorite Gentleman. Catch the band performing new songs on their upcoming tour with Thrice. Dates can be found at the band’s website. The album was produced by Andy Hull and Robert McDowell (Manchester Orchestra) and mixed by Mike … read more.
Genre: alternative rock, indie, indie popTagged: Brand New, heavy, manchester orchestra, O'Brother, rock, ThriceColdplay Announce New Album
August 12, 2011 by Dave Giumara
Coldplay will be releasing their upcoming album, Mylo Xyloto, on October 24th. The album was produced by Markus Dravs, Daniel Green and Rik Simpson, with enoxification and additional composition by Brian Eno. You can check out the cover art for the album here.
Genre: alternative rock, rockThe Panic Division Premiere New Song
July 29, 2011 by Dave Giumara
You can check out a new song from The Panic Division called “Silver Rings” for a limited time over at YouTube. The song is from their upcoming album due out this fall.
Genre: alternative rock, dreamy, emo, emo punk, pop rockJack’s Mannequin New Album and Single Info
July 21, 2011 by Dave Giumara
Jack’s Mannequin will release their third album People and Things on October 4th. You can listen to the first single, “My Racing Thoughts”, here.
Genre: alternative rock, dreamy, pop, pop-punkCity and Colour Fall Tour Dates
June 20, 2011 by Dave Giumara
City and Colour today announces an extensive U.S. tour set to begin November 3, 2011 in Los Angeles, California and ending on December 10th in Washington, DC at the venerable 9:30 Club. Pre-sale will begin tomorrow here and you can check out tour dates here.
Genre: acoustic, alternative rock, emoDavid Bryne Live DVD Trailer
June 1, 2011 by Dave Giumara
David Bryne (lead singer of the Talking Heads) released Rise, Rise, Roar, a live dvd/documentary cataloging his performances between 2008 and 2009, yesterday through Eagle Rock Entertainment. You can check out the trailer here.
Genre: alternative rock, experimental, popDeath Cab For Cutie Album Streaming in Full
May 23, 2011 by Dave Giumara
You can stream the new Death Cab for Cutie album Codes and Keys at NPR.
Genre: alternative rock, emo, popPrimal Scream Live Album Trailer
May 19, 2011 by Dave Giumara
Alternative rock pioneers Primal Scream will be releasing a retrospective live CD/DVD called Screamadelica on May 31st through Eagle Rock Entertainment. You can check out the trailer for it here.
Genre: alternative rock, rock
The Gallery: Come Alive EP
April 26, 2011 by Dave Giumara
As a result of growing up and discovering music in the 90’s, I find myself listening to music that I am not sure if I would listen to if they were to be released tomorrow. Album’s like Dizzy Up The Girl by The Goo Goo Dolls, All The Pain Money … read more.
Similar artists: augustana, the damnwells, the goo goo dolls, third eye blindGenre: alternative rock, pop, pop rockTagged: 90's rock, ep