News on The Music, The Message

The Calm Before The Panic

August 29, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman

While spinning The Panic Division’s latest album Eternalism, did you ever think to yourself: “hmm, I wonder what they sounded like 8 years ago at their inception..”

Well, ponder no longer because you can download the first demos the band ever recorded here. AAAND, if for some insane reason you HAVEN’T heard their new album, stream/purchase it at Bandcamp now!

Kay Kay And His White Jeans Clean

August 28, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman

Kay Kay And His Weathered Underground, members of Gatsbys American Dream, have finished pre-production on their third full length and are now offering pre-orders for the first two singles at Indiegogo which you will receive prior to the album.

Similar to Kickstarter, Indiegogo is a funding website.

All Human Debut

August 28, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman

All Human is a brand new project from Adam Rupert, formerly of Fear Before (The March Of Flames). His debut album Catholic Guilt Or The Queerest Of Thoughts can be pre-ordered here.

Andrew Starts Over…

August 28, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman

It seems Jacks Mannequin is retiring. Andrew McMahon, the braintrust behind JM, has been posting some clues to the (now former?) band’s status at his website.

EDIT: His new merchandise also seems to point in this direction.

O’Brother Offer A View Into The Window

August 27, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman

O’Brother will release the Basement Window EP, featuring acoustic versions of songs from their debut full length Garden Window, digitally September 18. There will also be a limited vinyl released October 30 which includes etched artwork on the b-side.

O’Brother will join Circa Survive, Touché Amore and Balance & Composure on tour starting next month. Dates can be found here.

I Love These Giants

August 23, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman

The collision of art-pop superstars David Byrne (Talking Heads) and Annie Clark a.k.a. St. Vincent has produced Love This Giant, a full-length collaboration due out September 11. Watch an exclusive interview with the duo about the project, including their upcoming tour, at The Daily Beast.

Visit the project’s website stream two tracks from the album and view upcoming live dates.

High Highs Post New Song

August 9, 2012 by Dave Giumara

Indie pop band High Highs have posted a new track “Once Around The House” off their upcoming debut album due out early 2013. You can listen below.

Taking Back Sunday Celebrate Tell All Your Friends

August 6, 2012 by Dave Giumara

Taking Back Sunday will hit the road in celebration of the 10-year anniversary of their first release, Tell All Your Friends. The band will play the record in its entirety. Dates for the tour are below and go on sale at 10 AM EST on Friday.

OCTOBER

04 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues *
06 – Chicago, IL – The Riviera Theater *
07 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore *
08 – Chicago, IL – Beat Kitchen (acoustic show)
10 – Milwaukee, WI – Turner Hall *
11 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue *
12 – Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Theatre *
13 – Lawrence, KS – Granada *
14 – Denver, CO – Ogden Theater *
16 – Salt Lake City, UT – In The Venue *
18 – Seattle, WA – The Showbox *
19 – Portland, OR – Crystal Ballroom *
20 – Santa Cruz, CA – The Catalyst *
21 – San Francisco, CA – The Regency Ballroom *
24 – Pomona, CA – Fox Theater *
25 – Los Angeles, CA – Club Nokia *
26 – Las Vegas, NV – House of Blues *
27 – Phoenix, AZ – The Marquee Theatre *
28 – Tucson, AZ – Rialto Theatre *
31 – Oklahoma City, OK – Diamond Ballroom *

NOVEMBER

01 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues *
02 – Austin, TX – Emo’s *
03 – Houston, TX – House of Blues *
04 – New Orleans, LA – House of Blues *
06 – Orlando, FL – House of Blues *
07 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Revolution Live *
08 – St. Petersburg, FL – Jannus Landing *
09 – Atlanta, GA – Center Stage *
10 – Norfolk, CA – NorVA *
11 – Washington, DC – 9:30 Club *
14 – Philadelphia, PA – Electric Factory *
15 – Philadelphia, PA – First Unitarian Church (acoustic show)
16 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom *
17 – Boston, MA – House of Blues *
18 – Portland, ME – State Theatre *
20 – Providence, RI – Lupo’s *
23 – New York, NY – Terminal 5 *

* = w/ Bayside

RIP: Tony Sly (1970 – 2012)

August 1, 2012 by Dave Giumara

Tony Sly, front man of No Use for a Name, passed away today at the age of 41. Our thoughts and condolences are with his family and friends.

Letting Up Despite Great Faults Announce New Album

July 26, 2012 by Dave Giumara

Letting Up Despite Great Faults will release their new album Untogether on October 9th. You can listen to and download the first single “Visions” below.

Title 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 90s emo/post hardcore and shoegaze, take note. This is a big step forward for the band.

Abel 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.

Good JUJU

July 14, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman

Juju (ex-Casket Salesmen) are offering their debut release FRST on Soundcloud free for download.

Lead singer Phil Pirrone is organizer for the Moon Block Party (the premier psychedelic free one-day festival) and Desert Days (a 9-day festival held in Palm Springs, CA). Follow the festival on Facebook for more info on this and other events!

Yellowcard Post New Video and Pre-Order

July 11, 2012 by Dave Giumara

Yellowcard has put a new lyric video up for their single “Awakening” taken from the upcoming album Southern Air which is due out August 14th, 2012 through Hopeless Records. If you were a fan of Ocean Avenue or Paper Walls, you should pre-order the album here.

California Wives to Release Art History

July 10, 2012 by Dave Giumara

California Wives has announced the release of its debut album Art History, out on September 4 with Vagrant.

Kiev Show Review

June 30, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman

Kiev are currently on the road opening for Keane. You can read a review of their recent set at Buzzine.

Stream their most recent release — Be Gone Dull Cage — at their website where you can purchase.

Biceratops Incubating

June 29, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman

I introduced you to Biceratops (Matt & Chris of Rx Bandits) a few months back but now it’s time to hear some jams! The band has posted an update regarding their debut album which should be up for pre-order by late July/Early August.

Deep Sea Diver NWO Video Premier

June 28, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman

Deep Sea Diver‘s (Jessica Dobson of The Shins) video for “NWO” premiered today at Spinner. The song is the latest single off their debut album HISTORY SPEAKS (perhaps the most criminally underappreciated album released this year) which you can stream at Bandcamp.

Along with the digital version for only $7, you can also pick up a copy on CD or vinyl through Bandcamp as well.

Circa Survive Unleash Violent Waves

June 26, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman

Circa Survive have chosen to self-release their fourth album Violent Waves August 28. You can download “Suitcase” and choose from a myriad of pre-order options at the band’s website.

Also listed at the band’s website is their fall tour dates with Touché Amoré, Balance & Composure, and O’Brother as support.

Happy Body Slow Brain Vinyl

June 21, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman

Happy Body Slow Brain‘s Sleepy EP, comprised of b-sides and demos, will be available tomorrow through Bandcamp.

You can also order a copy on vinyl, along with their debut full length Dreams of Water on “cyan blue” or “grimace purple” liquid vinyl, through InTheClouds.