Release Dates
9th Hey Monday - Hold On Tight (UK Release)
9th New Found Glory – Not Without A Fight
10th Propagandhi – Supporting Castle
10th The Riverboat Gamblers - Victory Lap
10th The Number 12 Looks Like You – Worse Than Alone
10th The Wonder Years/All or Nothing – Distances
10th Trophy Scars- Bad Luck
10th Van Atta High – Doin’ Something Right EP
10th Cursive - Mama, I'm Swollen
10th Various - Punk Goes Pop 2
10th Anarbor - Free Your Mind
10th The Yeah Yeah Yeahs - It's Blitz!
16th goFaster>> - A Modern Education
17th This Providence - Who Are You Now?
17th Superdrag - Industry Giants
17th Ace Enders - When I Hit The Ground
17th Sum 41 -All The Good Shit (US only)
23rd Rolo Tomassi - Untitled EP (Re-Release)
24th The Higher – It’s Only Natural
24th Papa Roach - Metamorphosis
24th The Drawing Room - The Drawing Room
24th KMFDM - Blitz
24th Fireworks - All I Have To Offer Is My Own Confusion
24th Vanna - A New Hope
24th MxPx - On The Cover II
24th Little Brazil - Son
28th War From A Harlots Mouth - Shoals
30th Silverstein - A Shipwreck in the Sand
31st Vice on Victory - Glitter and Gold
April
6th Doves - Kingdom of Rust
6th In This Moment -Forever
6th The Auteur - Hey Watch This... (Single)
6th Templeton Pek -Kill This Sound
7th The Color of Violence - Territory with Youthanize
7th Dropout Year -The Way We Play
7th Holiday Parade - Tickets and Passports
7th Single File - Common Strugglers
7th The Blue Van - Man Up
7th Youth Group - The Night Is Ours
7th Sonny - Gypsyhook EP
7th As Cities Burn - Hell or High Water
7th FM Static - Dear Diary
7th Jimmy Eat World - Clarity Live
10th Bayonets -Wishes & Wishes
14th Metric - Fantasy
14th FACT - FACT
14th Fastball - Little White Lies
20th Fightstar – Be Human
20th Lacuna Coil - Shallow Life
21st The Secret Handshake - My Name Up in Lights
21st Chimara – The Infection
21st Manchester Orchestra - Mean Everything To Nothing
21st Daath - The Concealers
21st Meg and Dia – Here, Here and Here
21st As Cities Burn - Hell or High Water
27th Lights and Sounds - Feels Like Gold
27th Madina Lake – Attics to Eden
28th Kevin Devine - Brothers Blood
May
4th Gallows- Grey Britain
5th The Chariot – War, and Rumors of Wars
5th Conor Oberst - Outer South
5th Isis - Wavering Radiant
5th The Dangerous Summer - Reach For The Sun
15th Mewithoutyou - It’s All Crazy! It’s All False, It’s All a Dream. It’s Alright.
18th The Honeymoon Suite - Calm Your Little Passions EP
19th Cky - Caver City
19th I Am Alaska - To Elude the Architect
19th Eminem - Relapse
19th Family Force 5 - TBC
Marilyn Manson - The High End of Low
Green Day - 21st Century Breakdown
June
9th Sonic Youth - The Eternal
9th Darkest Hour - The Eternal Return
Album Review: Caleb Lionheart - Think Hardcore, Play Pop Punk
This EP does exactly what it says on the tin. New York based five-piece, Caleb Lionheart have stepped out of their notorious basement shows and produced 6 tracks which take the Pop-punk melodies of bands such as Blink 182 and blend them with fast-paced riffs of This Is Hell and The Movielife."Adrenaline" kicks off the EP with a bang with a combination of standard punk beat, raw guitar riffs and rebellious lyrics. A theme that continues with "Home" a heavy and speedy track with a chorus that quickly becomes memorable.
Gang vocals are used at the start of "Vultures", a track that see's the band becoming quite angry, whilst at the same time questioning their future. A key point of the track is the bridge, where standard sing-a-long "Hey-oh-oh-oh" vocals are used and bring the it alive.
Next is a quickie, "Keep Time, Lose Track" is one minute and seventeen seconds of fast-paced through and through punk rock. It has all the chateristics; fast beat, raw guitars and gang vocals.
The final two tracks of perfect example of who Caleb Lionheart are. Both "Rules of Attraction" and "The Circus We've Become" are 3 minute wonders of rough punk rock with subtle pop-punk chateristics; you can't be a pop-punk and not have a song about romance.
Caleb Lionheart are small raw band with loads of energy and potential. They have a good blend of catchy songs which have a rough force behind them. "Think Hardcore, Play Pop Punk" will take Caleb Lionheart out of their basement and beyond.
4/5
"Think Hardcore, Play Pop Punk" by Caleb Lionheart is available now through Farewell Party Records.
The Riverclub Calls It Quits
British Pop-punk band, The Riverclub have split up. Earlier this year the status of the band was unknown after lead singer Dan left. The band released an EP in 2005 called "Long Before I Reach The Phone", which was produced by A's Jason Perry.VersaEmerge Release Studio Update Video
VersaEmerge have released a video update. They are currently working on their Fueled By Ramen debut with producer James Paul Wisner . The video can be seen here.HORSE The Band Post Update on New Album
HORSE The Band have posted a lenghtly myspace blog about their forthcoming new album, as well as a new DVD and other plans. The blog can be found here.
The Get Go Release Free EP
The Get Go have made a 5 track EP available to download on their myspace.Heavens Split-Up
Heavens have announced they are splitting up. The duo of Josiah Steinbrick and Alkaline Trio's Matt Skiba released their only album, "Patent Pending" in 2007.Steinbeck released the following messege:
"Sorry, that's just the way it's going down. Matt will still be doing Trio stuff and last I heard he might be working on a wonderful solo record. I'm not really positive actually but I'm sure it will be great. MySpace wouldn't let me delete this so over the next few weeks it will transform to a page focusing on production/writing/studio work for Cornbread and I. Probably not that interesting for most of you but stick around if you feel like it.
We had a busy 2008 - finished up our debut album with Simon Lord who was the vocalist for UK psych/synths group Simian, recorded a single with Tim Presley of Darker My Love, wrote/produced a bunch of tunes for the upcoming Har Mar Superstar album, teamed up with him and Adam Green for some X-Mas tunes and a secret jam for the new year, Cornbread finished up the new Cursive album, I worked with Dangermouse on a great acid folk record called Joker's Daughter...and we did some other stuff but I can't remember
So that's that. I expect the majority of you who read this to delete yourselves but this would be the place to check out future music oriented things. Thanks to everyone who had nice things to say...I don't want to make a big deal about it though and it's not really that much of a shocker. Just didn't want to confuse a lot of people."
There For Tomorrow Begin Pre-Production on New Album
There For Tomorrow are currently in pre-production for their new album. The band are recording with producer David Bendeth.Sum 41 Recording New EP
Sum 41 have posted a myspace blog stating they are recording a new EP, which is set to be released early next year."hey everyone. it's been a while since i've posted a blog. but i wanted to give you guys an update on what's been going on. we've been in the studio recording this week. we've recorded 7 new songs that we hope to put on an EP album that will come out early next year. stevo finished all the drums and now cone is laying down his bass. also our greatest hits CD came out in japan last week and debuted at #2! so thank you to all of our fans over there. i will have more updates for you again."
thanks a lot for being fans!
Want To Write For Alter The Press!?
Here at Alter The Press! we are planning on expanding the amount of content on our wonderful little site. Therefore we are looking for more writers.Unfortunately we don't pay, however you do get to hear some great music and be apart of something good.
We would like someone to contribute any of the following:
Album reviews
Live reviews
News.
We are also looking for someone who can proof-read well.
If you are interested and would like to write for Alter The Press! contact Sean at seanreid.alterthepress@hotmail.com with the following:
Name, age and location
An example of a review (live or album) between 200 and 400 words.
Why you want to work for Alter The Press!?
A list of music you like.
The Wonder Years and All or Nothing Plan Split EP
The Wonder Years and All or Nothing will release a split EP called "Distances" on March 10th. The EP will feature 2 songs from each band and one of The Wonder Years tracks can be heard here.The Ataris Cover Classic Christmas Track
The Ataris have recorded a cover of The Pogues' Christmas classic, "Fairytale of New York", which can be heard here.
NeverShoutNever! Streams New Song
A new song called "Trouble" by NeverShoutNever! can be heard on his myspace.6 New Reel Big Fish Songs Posted
6 songs from Reel Big Fish's forthcoming covers album, "Fame, Fortune, and Fornication" can be heard here."Fame, Fortune, and Fornication" is released on January 20th.
My Chemical Romance To Avoid Concept Album
Gerard Way has stated the next My Chemical Romance will not be conceptual.Way told MTV said:
"I want to go into it not thinking about a definite story," he explained. "I said that [while working on The Black Parade], but I still think I had something to work out. I think I had to get it out of my system, as far as writing concept records. I had to at least do one more before I stopped doing them. Obviously, they'll always be cohesive though. The songs need to fit together; that's what makes a great album."
The full article can be read here.
Records of the Year: 2008
1. Maps & Atlases - You And Me And The Mountain
2. The Banner - Frailty
3. Kaki King - Dreaming of Revenge
Sean
1. Valencia - We All Need A Reason To Believe
2. Algernon Cadwallader - Some Kind of Cadwallader
3. Portman - From Here To Your Eyes and Ears
4. Forgive Durden - Razia's Shadow: A Musical
5. Girl Talk - Feed The Animals
6. Death Cab For Cutie - Narrow Stairs
7. Hey Monday - Hold On Tight
8. Jack's Mannequin - The Glass Passenger
9. City & Colour - Bring Me Your Love
10. The Morning Of - The World As We Know it
Houston Calls Respond To Bassist Leaving
Houston Calls have posted a blog, responding to the recent news of Bassist Jarrett Seltzer leaving the band.The band said:
"Hey everyone,
So as you may or may not know, Jarrett recently quit our band. He was a huge part of our band and we appreciate him a ton. As bad as this is, we are still going to continue as a band. We all love playing music together and nothing short of extreme tragedy is going to stop us. We are going on our first US tour with our new songs and we will be having a friend filling in on bass duties for now. We are also taking him to Australia with us, so don't fret, we aren't canceling any dates. Right now is a tough time in all our lives and honestly the only way we can press on is with the help of you guys. You are our support and without you we would never be where we are (as cliche as that sounds). So, I write this to ask you guys to please come out to the shows this tour, if even just to say hey outside the show and not come in, just so we know you're still with us. We all deal with problems in different ways, but surrounding ourselves with great friends is the best way of getting through the tough, arduous times. We would love nothing more than to see you guys, crash at your houses, party, and just have a great time. So with that being said; if you plan on coming out to a show and want to hang out please let us know on this blog! If you want to hang and maybe have a place for us to stay and can't afford to get in to the show say so! We'll get you into the show for free! It's the least we can do for you guys. Again, thanks for everything and we hope 2009 brings wonderful, exciting things for us AND for you guys. Happy holidays and have a wonderful new year.
xoxo
Houston Calls"
Victory Records Release 2009 Preview Trailer
Victory Records have released a trailer showcasing some of the releases for the forthcoming year, including A Day To Remember, Silverstein and TheAudition.The trailer can be viewed here.
Farewell To Begin Recording On Friday
North Carolina band Farewell begin recording their new album on Friday (January 2nd) after they recently completed pre-production.Kyoto Drive Stream Debut EP
Birmingham four-piece Kyoto Drive are streaming their debut EP, "Spotlights and Stars". The band formed out of the ashes of two post-hardcore bands in early 2007."Spotlights and Stars" can be heard here.
MiMi Soya and WeHaveAGetaway Set To Start Small UK Tour
MiMi Soya and WeHaveAGetaway head out on their mini-tour from this Friday, 2 January.The full dates are as follows:
2 JANUARY 2009 - KINGSTON, PEEL
3 JANUARY 2009 - CAMBRIDGE, MAN ON THE MOON
4 JANUARY 2009 - BRIGHTON, ENGINE ROOMS
5 JANUARY 2009 - NORTHAMPTON, RACECOURSE
6 JANUARY 2009 - LEICESTER, SHED
More details are available at http://www.labrecords.co.uk./
2009 Preview
Hey Sean here. There is only a few days left of 2008, so I thought I'd take this opportunity to talk about some of the releases I am looking forward to in 2009.New Found Glory - "Not Without a Fight"
If their new single is anything to go by, the Florida Pop-Punkers 7th album will be a return to form after the mature sound of "Coming Home" and with a new label and Mark Hoppus producing, "Not Without a Fight" could be a piece of Pop-Punk heaven.
Two Tongues - "Two Tongues"
Earlier this year, details of a Say Anything-Saves The Day "super group" release were announced. Surely with both Chris Conley and Max Bemis' distinctive voices and brilliant song writing, this can only be a good thing.
Thursday - "Common Existence"
It's been awhile since the New Jersey Post-Hardcore group released a full length. Since 2006's "A City by the Light Divided", the band have been dropped from their label, released a compilation CD/DVD and a split EP with Japanese Screamo/Post-Rock band Envy. Now they have signed with Epitaph and are set to return with "Common Existence". The album will include "As He Climbed The Dark Mountain", one of the highlights from the recent split EP and a song which increase the anticipation of this full-length.
Crime In Stereo
2007's "...Is Dead" saw Crime In Stereo change their style in a more melodic direction. 2009 will see the band working with Mike Sapone again and is expected to be released in the summer on Bridge Nine.
Angels and Airwaves
Tom Delonge and company will begin recording their 3rd album early in the year, as well as a possible remix album.
The Get Up Kids
With the Kansas band recently reuniting, plans for a 10th Anniversary CD/DVD of "Something To Write Home About" and a world tour will see them return with force in 2009.
Taking Back Sunday - "New Again"
Since 2006's "Louder Now", expectations for Taking Back Sunday's follow-up have increased and with "New Again" being the first since guitarist Fred Mascherino. If new song "Carpathia" is anything to go by, it'll be more of the same radio-friendly rock tunes, that the band have became known for.
Death In The Park
Hot Rod Circuit's Andy Jackson's new band continues where he left off with well-paced rock songs. The band's recent digital EP showed a band with the potential to release one of the best albums in the forthcoming year.
Say Anything
Max Bemis is a busy man, along with his Two Tongues side-project, his full-time job will see Say Anything release a self-titled release in 2009.
Brand New
Will it or won't it come out in 2009? That's what various people on various forums have been saying about Brand New's 4th album. However with the recent update from the band makes it highly likely it will be released in 2009. It'll be interesting to see what direction Jesse Lacey and company will take.
Manchester Orchestra - "Mean Everything to Nothing"
The band's follow-up to "Like Virgin Losing A Child" is expected to gain the Georgia band more fans and acclaim with Andy Hull's superb mature song-writing being one of the bands characteristics.
Arcade Fire
The Canadian Indie group are expected to continue to please audiences and critics later on the year.
Portman - "Bedrooms & Village Halls EP"
Alter The Press! favorites Portman are set to follow-up their superb "From Here To Your Eyes and Ears" with a new EP early in the year.
Lights
The young Canadian singer will follow-up her self-titled EP with new material in 2009 and surely an appearance on the Warped Tour will raise her profile.
A Day To Remember - "Homesick"
The Post-Hardcore five-piece will follow-up their breakthrough album with "Homesick" in February with a UK tour also planned.
MiMi Soya
The British female-fronted Pop-Punk band will continue to establish themselves as one of the top rising UK bands.
Imogen Heap
It's been four years since the London electronic singer released "Speak for Yourself", an album which gained a lot of attention. Her self-produced 3rd album has continuously been delayed due to other commitments; however it will see the light of day in the first half of 2009.
The Appleseed Cast - "Sagarmatha"
The Lawrence, Kansas band will continue to evolve with a more Post-Rock sounding full-length in February.
Billy Talent
The Canadian Punk Rockers will return in the following year with their 3rd album.
Also expect to hear more from the following bands:
Cash Cash, Hey Monday, The Auteur, Tonight Is Goodbye, Twin Atlantic, The Years Gone By, Rocket to the Moon, VersaEmerge, A Broken Robot, Copy Haho and The Friday Night Boys
All Time Low Reveal New Album Producers
All Time Low's Alex Gaskarth has revealed Matt Squire, Butch Walker, and David Bendeth will be producing the bands next album.
Forgive Durden Posts Xmas Cover
Forgive Durden have recorded a cover of Sufjan Stevens' "Sister Winter", which can be found here.Thieves And Villains Release Downloadable Xmas Song
Thieves And Villains have recorded an acoustic version of " Have Spread Some Love", which has been made available for download here.The Scene Aesthetic Reunite
Seattle acoustic duo The Scene Aesthetic have reunited and are currently writing a new album. A new song can be found on their myspace.Men Women and Children Posts New Song
Men Women and Children have posted a new song called "From Out of the Ground" on their myspace. The band are set to lose 3 of their 5 members and will play their final show in New York on Monday.The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Vinyl Release Details
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus will release a limited edition vinyl version of their forthcoming album, "Lonely Road". The vinyl will include different artwork, content not found on the CD version, and of course, the album in CD form.
The Used to play Bamboozle 2009
The Used have been added to the line up of this years Bamboozle Festival in New Jersey.New WeHaveAGetaway Song Posted
London band WeHaveAGetaway have posted a new song called "Attack" on their myspace.Dates with MiMi Soya:
2 Jan 2009 KINGSTON, Peel0
3 Jan 2009 CAMBRIDGE, Man On The Moon
4 Jan 2009 BRIGHTON, Engine Rooms
5 Jan 2009 NORTHAMPTON, Racecourse
Tegan and Sara give update about new album
Tegan Quin (of Tegan and Sara) has posted details about the duo's progress so far for their next record.'Sara and I just sent 40 songs to Chris Walla and are making plans to record our new record this spring! We can't wait for you to hear what we've been up to! Sara and I went down to write songs together in New Orleans and it went REALLY well! My drumming is getting almost tolerable. At least to me and Sara.'
Lymbyc System Daytrotter Session Released
Instrumental Post-Rock duo Lymbyc System have recorded a Daytrotter session and can be found here.Merry Christmas from Alter The Press!
On behalf of Sean and myself here at Alter The Press, we would like to wish all of our readers a very Merry Christmas!Here's hoping everybody got what they wanted from Santa this year!
New Appleseed Seed Single Released
The Appleseed Cast have released their new single "Raise The Sails". The track is taken from their forthcoming "Sagarmatha " album and can be heard here.Valencia Release Downloadable Xmas Song
"Pennsylvania Holiday" by Valencia can be heard and downloaded on the bands myspace.My Chemical Romance shoot music video of Bob Dylan cover
My Chemical Romance have been filming a music video in Los Angeles for their cover of Bob Dylan's 'Desolation Row'.The band recorded the cover for the movie 'Watchmen' which is due out in March 2009 and will be featured on the closing credits.
United Nations MySpace deleted
Just over a month after they had their Facebook page removed for legal reasons, MySpace have now decided to delete United Nations' MySpace page.The band responsed by asking rhetorically, 'What will they remove next?' and urge fans to show support by making the bands logo a default picture on their MySpace and Facebook accounts.
Alkaline Trio to play 'Pick Up The Phone' Tour
Alkaline Trio, Anberlin and Single File will be the first bands to appear at the newly put together 'Pick Up the Phone' tour which aims to raise awareness of suicide prevention and mental health issues.Alkaline Trio frontman Matt Skiba spoke has put out the following statement:
'Suicide is a very permanent solution to what may be a temporary problem and it feels great to be a part of something that is purely there to help people in times of desperation. If one life is saved because of the hotline than I consider it a success and we're very proud to in any way be a part of something so positive.'
The tour is set to appear at various college campuses across the US, starting in April and is associated with organizations such as: To Write Love on Her Arms, Postsecret and 1-800-SUICIDE.
Metro Station added to Bamboozle 2009
Metro Station are the latest band to be added to the lineup at this years Bamboozle Festival in New Jersey.Happy Holidays from Coheed and Cambria!
Coheed and Cambria have posted a video wishing their fans happy holidays including bloopers from the recent Neverender shows. You can view the video here.
VersaEmerge Begin Work on New EP
Recent Fueled By Ramen signings VersaEmerge have began working on their new EP with James Paul Wisner.
Mêlée post Hanukkah song online
Orange County band, Mêlée have posted a new song on their MySpace page entitled, "When Is Hanukkah This Year?."You can listen to the song here.
Bassist Leaves Houston Calls
Bassist Jarrett Seltzer has left Houston Calls.He released a statement about his departure:
'Hello All,
As some of you may of heard I played my final show with Houston Calls last night. After playing for so many years I have had to put the band behind me and move onto something new and different. I have been in a band with Tom since May 23rd, 1996. He told me to pick up a bass and start a punk band with him. Through that came the years that ended up with Houston Calls being formed. These guys are some of my best friends and it was one of the hardest decisions I have had to make in quite some time. I have toured the world with them and gotten to do what so few actually get to. I wouldn’t change it for the world.
After years of touring something about myself changed. I used to want to be on the road 365 days a year. I guess overtime I just started to grow out of it. I have been touring since I got out of high school in the year 2000. It just started to take its toll and I didn’t find myself enjoying it like I used to. While on tour I would count how many days were left until I would be home. It just didn’t feel right anymore.
These guys are my best friends in the world and I wish them nothing but the best. I decided to leave because I didn’t want to tour anymore. There were no internal conflicts or fights that brought me to this point. It’s really about wanting to be home and establish more of a “normal” life.
I want to first thank Tom, Okie, Josh & Jose for all the years spent together. Through the good and the bad we kept it together no matter what anyone told us or how down and out we may of felt. I’d also like to thank Zach our Booking Agent, Richard & Stefanie over at Drive Thru and everyone else we have worked with over the years. Of course I need to thank anyone who ever came to a show and showed their support for our band. It’s been a pleasure getting to meet so many different people and I’m very grateful for the opportunites I have had thanks to this band. It means more to me then I can even explain.
Jarrett Seltzer'
Innerpartysystem Added To Bambooze
Innerpartysystem have been added to The Bamboozle line-up which will take place on May 2nd and 3rd in New Jersey.Cobra Starship's Gabe Saporta in new PETA2 ad
Cobra Starship frontman, Gabe Saporta is now featured in new anti-fur ad campaign from animal rights charity, PETA2.Other musicians who have been involved with PETA2 have included artists such as Tegan and Sara, Good Charlotte, Rise Against and more.
The new ad can be viewed here.
Moneen Studio Update
Moneen will enter the studio in January with Grammy award-winning David Bottrill at the producer's helm (Tool, Silverchair, AFI). They'll be recording at Bottrill and Brian Moncarz' (The Junction, Pilot Speed) new Rattlebox Studio in Toronto.Cursive Give More Album Details
Cursive have revealed their new album will be called "Mama, I'm Swollen" and will be released in Spring 2009.
