Recently Ireland's Starters kicked off a UK and European tour with Rochester, New York natives Such Gold.
Throughout the tour, Starters will be writing exclusive updates from the tour especially for Alter The Press!
Bassist Ian Kelly has checked in with an update of events over the past few days.
February 25th - Huddersfield
We had a short drive today, so we slept until midday and then headed to town for lunch. I got some sweet curry thing and some delish cupcakes. After that we hit the road and headed to Huddersfield. The venue tonight was called The Parish. It was pretty sweet.
The dude running the show was the best and hooked us up with the best food of tour. Pizza, Nachos and giant cookies that had oreos inside them. Incredible. Stay Home were playing tonight. They are a new band from the UK and I was really looking forward to seeing them. They did not disappoint. Great band.
Like I said before its a completely pleasure watching Koji and Such Gold every night. They both ruled tonight. After the show we went back to a really nice house and I drank water from a jar! I got to sleep beside a radiator tonight. Toasty warm.
Exclusive Tour Blog: Starters (Days 9 & 10)
Eminem and Arctic Monkeys to Headline V 2011 Festival
Eminem and Arctic Monkeys will headline the 2011 V Festival on August 20th and 21st on two sites, one in Chelmsford and one in Staffordshire.
Full line-up so far here:
Arctic Monkeys, Eminem, Plan B, The Script, Dizzie Rascal, Pendulum, Kaiser Cheifs, Duran Duran, Manic Street Preachers, Primal Scream (Scremadelica), Razorlight, Chase & Status, Tinie Tempah, The Courteners, Scouting For Girls, Ellie Goulding, Bruno Mars, Jessie J, The Wombats, Mark Ronson, N-Dubz, Big Audio Dynamite, Glasvegas, Hurts, Katy B, KT Tunstall, Squeeze, The Saturdays, Example, Wiz Khalifa, Olly Murs, Cast, Kele, Ocean Colour Scene, You Me At Six, Eliza Doolittle, Fun Lovin Criminals. Imelda May, Bellowhead, Clare Maguire
More information can be found here. here.
Alter The Press! Presents: The Definitive
Having grown up playing in various bands in the North West of England, indie rock duo The Definitive made a big decision five years ago by relocating to Los Angeles.
However despite the move, The Definitive have musically stuck to their roots, as their style is one that reminiscent of 90's British indie rock music and the duo cite the likes of The Smiths and Joy Division as influences.
Now settled in their new home, The Definitive have released their debut single ' The Start', which features an appearance from Face To Face's Trever Keith, who has been producing for the band as well. With such an honest and true sound, expect to hear more from The Definitive.
New Between The Buried and Me EP Details
The track listing for Between The Buried and Me's new EP, 'The Parallax: Hypersleep Dialogues' has been announced. The EP is released on April 12th via Metal Blade Records.
1.) Specular Reflection
2.) Augment of Rebirth
3.) Lunar Wilderness
The World is a Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid To Die Webchat Tomorrow
The World is a Beautiful Place and I Am No Longer Afraid To Die will be doing a live webchat tomorrow with Generic Insight Radio at 5pm PT/8pm ET.
Tune in here.
Valencia Posts New 'Band vs Food' Episode
The third episode of Valencia's 'Band vs Food' web series, can be viewed by clicking read more.
Travis Barker Solo Album Track Listing
The track listing for Travis Barker's solo album, 'Give The Drummer Some' can be viewed below.
1. Can A Drummer Get Some (Feat. Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, Swizz Beatz, Game)
2. If You Want To (Feat. Pharrell, Lupe Fiasco)
3. Carry It (Feat. RZA, Raekwon, Tom Morello)
4. Knockin’ (Feat. Snoop Dogg, Ludacris, E-40, Dev)
5. Jump Down (Feat. The Cool Kids)
6. Devil’s Got A Hold (Feat. Slaughterhouse)
7. Let’s Go (Feat. Yelawolf, Twista, Busta Rhymes, Lil Jon)
8. Saturday Night (Feat. Transplants, Slash)
9. Cool Head (Feat. Kid Cudi)
10. Raw Shit (Feat. Tech N9Ne, Bun B)
11. Just Chill (Feat. Beanie Sigel, Bun B, Kobe)
12. Beat Goes On / I Play The Drums (Feat.Cypress Hill)
13. On My Own (Feat. Corey Taylor) (Deluxe Edition Only)
14. Don’t F*ck With Me (Feat. Paul Wall, Jay Rock & Kurrupt) (Deluxe Edition Only)
15. City of Dreams (Feat. The Clipse & Kobe) (Deluxe Edition Only)
16. Misfits (Feat. Steve Aoki) (Deluxe Edition Only)
'Give The Drummer Some' is released on March 15th.
The Swellers Posts Studio Blog
The Swellers have posted their first studio blog, which can be viewed here.
Less Than Jake Video Interview
A new video interview with Less Than Jake, can be viewed by clicking read more.
The Great Valley Video Message
A video message from the Great Valley can be viewed by clicking read more.
'Ruthless' is released on March 1st.
Four Year Strong US Dates
Four Year Strong have announced several US headline dates. The shows will be played during off-days from their upcoming tour with Rise Against and Bad Religion.
4/6 Mesa, AZ @ The Nile Theatre
4/10 Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades
5/4 Hartford, CT @ Webster Theater
5/9 Indianapolis, IN @ Emerson Theatre
New There For Tomorrow Song
A new song from There For Tomorrow, 'Hunt Hunt Hunt' can be heard by clicking read more.
Lost On Campus UK Tour with The Lion And The Wolf
Lost On Campus and The Lion And The Wolf will start a UK tour next month.
March
20th - Wahoo, BRIGHTON
21st - Tin Tins, HASTINGS
22nd - The Purple Turtle, LONDON (Free entry)
23rd - Fighting Cocks, KINGSTON
24th - Avondale, SOUTHAMPTON (w/ Tangled Hair)
26th - Venue TBC, NOTTINGHAM
27th - The Flapper, BIRMINGHAM
31st - The Parish, HUDDERSFIELD
April
1st - Casa Del Punx (House show), MANCHESTER (w/ Ghost Saddles)
2nd - The Cockpit (Pinky Swear clubnight), LEEDS
7th - The Voodoo Lounge, STAMFORD (LOC only, w/The Candle Thieves)
New Man Overboard Interview
A new interview with Man Overboard can be read on Punktastic.
In the interview the band state their 'The Human Highlights Reel' release, which is made up of the bands 'Dahlia' and'Noise From Upstairs' EP, 'Real Talk' b-sides, two new songs and a cover will be released on Run For Cover in April. Whilst the band will also be recording a new album, which is set to be released in September.
New Mind Museum Video and EP Announced
Mind Museum's new video for 'Rat Race' can be viewed by clicking read more.
Mind Museum's new EP, 'Rat Race' is released on May 23rd.
1. Rat Race
2. Everything Eventually
3. The Secret Of Happiness
4. Seal The Cracks.
Further Seems Forever Announce Philadelphia Show
Further Seems Forever have announced a US show at the Theatre of Living Arts in Philadelphia, PA on April 28th.
Brokencyde US Tour
Brokencyde will head out on a US tour in April.
Support comes from Vampires Everywhere, Dot Dot Curve and It Boys.
Apr 14 - Albuquerque, MN @ Launchpad
Apr 15 - Dallas, TX @ The Door
Apr 16 - Houston, TX @ Numbers
Apr 18 - Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade
Apr 19 - Columbia, SC @ New Brookland Tavern
Apr 20 - Charlotte, NC @ Tremont Music Hall
Apr 21 - Baltimore, MD @ Ottobar
Apr 22 - New York, NY @ Gramercy Theatre
Apr 23 - Allentown, PA @ Crocodile Rock
Apr 25 - Pittsburgh, PA @ The Smiling Moose
Apr 26 - Cleveland, OH @ Peabody's
Apr 27 - Pontiac, MI @ The Pike Room at Crofoot Ballroom
Apr 28 - Indianapolis, IN @ Emerson Theatre
Apr 29 - Tinley Park, IL @ Mojoes Coffee House
Apr 30 - Minneapolis, MN @ Triple Rock
May 01 - Omaha, NE @ Sokol Underground
May 02 - Denver, CO @ Marquis Theatre
May 03 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Club Sound
May 05 - Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades
New Jumping Ships Song
Jumping Ships' new single, 'Heart And Hope' can be heard below.
'Heart And Hope' is released on March 7th through Alcopop Records.
With The Punches To Release New Album Through Hang Tight Records
With The Punches will release their new album, 'It's Not the End of the World' in the UK through Hang Tight Records on March 14th.
The release is limited to 100 and can be pre-ordered here.
Deadmau5 Early Bird London Show Tickets Sold Out
Early bird tickets for Deadmau5's headline set in Victoria Park, London have sold out.
The show takes place on June 11th and is Deadmau5's only English festival appearence this summer. More acts are set to be announced soon.
Tickets are now on general sale from TicketMaster.
General Tickets - £42+BF
VIP Tickets - £90+BF
New Acts Added to 2000 Trees Festival
30 new acts have been added to this year's 2000 Trees Festival.
Tribes, Danny & the Champs, Zun Zun Egui, Jim Lockey & the Solemn Sun, The Anomalies and We the Undersigned have been added to the main stage.
The Cave will host Chickenhawk, Bo Ningen, Invasion, &U&I, Witchsorrow, The Me! Me! Me's? and The Echoes.
Fighting Fiction, Scoundrels, Left With Pictures, Falcons, and The Retrospective Soundtrack Players will perform in the Leaf Lounge.
The Greenhouse stage will see DJ Primer, Side Step DJs, Charlie Barnes, Ben Marwood, tatterattles, B-Sydes, EsseB, The Yuya, Midnight Mile, Dan Heaver, and Gaz Brookfield.
The Headphone Disco will now be held on two stages and take place over two nights. Whilst Sucioperro will headline the early entry evening.
The full line-up can be viewed by clicking read more.
New Library of June Album
Library of June will release a new album, '53 Weeks' on March 28th through Undergroove Records.
Limited Edition Jimmy Eat World 'Bleed American' Vinyl Release Announced for Record Store Day
A special 10th Anniversary limited edition of Jimmy Eat World's 'Bleed American' album will be released on 140 gram vinyl on Record Store Day (April 19th)
The release will include rarities and b-sides.
There will also be a special run of colored vinyl made exclusive for the Zia Record Store Day tent at Coachella in support of their appearance at the festival.
New Rival Schools Video
Rival Schools' new video for 'Wring It Out' can be viewed by clicking read more.
The band’s new album, 'Pedals', will be released on March 7th through Photo Finish Records/Atlantic Records.
UK Tour with …And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead
Fri 15 April London Electric Ballroom
Sat 16 April Manchester Academy 2
Sun 17 April Glasgow Garage
Mon 18 April Birmingham O2 Academy 2
Tue 19 April London Islington Academy
Alter The Press! Presents: Fences
Having worked with Sara Quin (of Tegan & Sara) as co-producer on the album, Mansfield is now set for brighter things as his realistic and encompassing style is gaining more and more attention.
For Fans Of: Tegan & Sara, City & Colour and An Horse.
Alter The Press: Why should Alter The Press readers check you out?
Fences: You may end up finding your favorite band. If not you can at least buy a tee shirt that will upset people at the grocery store.
New Found Glory To Release New Album In September
New Found Glory announced on stage at their recent show in Melbourne, Australia they will be recording their new album in April and plan to release it in September.
New Patrick Stump Video
Patrick Stump's new video for 'Spotlight (Oh Nostalgia)' can be viewed by clicking read more.
Devil Sold His Soul To Support Underoath On UK Tour
Devil Sold His Soul have been confirmed to support Underoath on their upcoming UK tour in April. Check out the dates below:
April
12 Bristol, Bierkeller
13 Sheffield, Leadmill
14 Birmingham, Institute
15 Manchester, Academy 2
16 Glasgow, Garage
17 Nottingham, Rock City (Hit The Deck Festival)
19 London, Koko
20 Brighton, Concorde 2
21 Bournemouth, University Old Fire Station
New The Appleseed Cast EP Release Date
The Appleseed Cast will release their new EP on June 7th through Graveface Records.
You Me At Six, Sum 41, All Time Low + More Added To Sonisphere Line-Up
You Me At Six, All Time Low, Sum 41, House Of Pain, Arch Enemy, Periphery, Grinspoon and Fozzy have been confirmed for the 2011 Sonishphere Festival which takes place at Knebworth from 8-10 July.
I See Stars New Video Teaser
I See Stars have unveiled a short teaser trailer for their upcoming music video 'The End Of The World Party'.
To view, click read more.
Memphis May Fire Announce New Album
Memphis May Fire will release their Rise Records debut album 'The Hollow' on April 26, 2011.
The 5-piece announced their signing to Rise Records in January after fulfilling their contract with Bullet Tooth/Trustkill. The band recorded the new album with producer Cameron Mizell (I See Stars, Sleeping With Sirens) at Chango Studios in Orlando, FL.
Of Mice And Men Studio Update
A new studio update from Of Mice & Men can be viewed by clicking read more.
New You, Me And Everyone We Know EP Details
You, Me And Everyone We Know have announced their new EP will be called, 'Things Are Really Weird Right Now' which will be released on May 3rd on Topshelf Records as a 7 Inch, Limited Edition CD, and in Digital formats.
Track listing:
1.Things Are Really Weird Right Now
2.Some Things Don't Wash Out (Second Rinse)
3.There Was A Thump, Then Another
4.Sad Bastard Music
Alcopop Records Sign Freeze The Atlantic
Alcopop Records have signed Freeze The Atlantic (Ex Hundred Reasons, Reuben). Their debut EP on the label, will be released on April 18th.
Jonny Craig Checking Into Rehab
According to AltPress, Jonny Craig will be checking into a North Hollywood detox facility "to receive treatment for the drug addictions that have plagued him for several years".
The full article can be read here.
Plagues UK Tour with Curses
Plagues will head out on a Uk tour next month with Curses.
March
Tues 22nd - Duke Of Wellington, Lincoln
Wed 23rd - Man on the Moon, Cambridge
Thur 24th - Facebar, Reading
Fri 25th - Boileroom, guildford
Sat 26th - 2 Pigs Cheltenham
Sun 27th - Club Revolution, Peterborough
Mon 28th - Trillians, Newcastle upon tyne
The Wonder Years Acoustic Video
An acoustic video of The Wonder Years performing 'Dynamite Shovel' can be seen here or on Punktastic.
The Felix Culpa Webcast Session Video
A video of The Felix Culpa's recent webcast from the Threadless Warehouse, can be viewed by clicking read more.
Album Review: Adelaine - Take Heart
Marketing a female fronted helium rock band has never been easier. Hey Monday, VersaEmerge and We Are In The Crowd, as well as a certain Tennessee based something-piece, have all enjoyed vast success over the last few years.
With this success comes influx of bands, hoping to emulate the popularity of established acts on the scene. Texas reared Adelaine don't do themselves a disservice with debut EP 'Take Heart', which ticks most of the right melodic ultra-light metal boxes.
Album Review: Alright The Captain - SNIB
Alright The Captain have attempted the almost impossible: creating a full-length album with virtually no vocals. That's right, 10 tracks without a hint of a lyric, bar two lines in two songs. It's ambitious to say the least. But guess what? It turns out that vocals are quite a vital part of a good record. Even if the three-piece had included any, I'm still not convinced that 'SNIB' would be anything special. The experimental prog-rock sound is an acquired taste at best, and one that I clearly haven't developed yet.
Album Review: Runner Runner - Runner Runner
As a reviewer, I love being surprised. The surprise can come from any one of a number of things; from the catchiness of a hook to a complete 180 degree change-up in the style of music that a band plays. I like things to be fresh; to see things in a new light. Runner Runner’s debut self-titled LP has shone that new light on pop rock for me. It surprised me. Usually I’m the first one to dismiss bands like Runner runner, but I can’t help but love their self-titled effort.
Runner Runner craftily blends pop punk, synth laden pop music, and acoustic ballads that surprisingly work well together as an album. While a lot of the album is dance-centric, the latter half of the record with the more acoustic stuff is what really shines. After tracks loaded with bleeps and bloops like ‘Heart Attack’ more subdued tracks like ‘Hey Alli’, ‘Falling’ and ‘Life After You’ really sound great. That’s not to say the upbeat pop tracks aren’t good though; Tracks like ‘So Obvious’ and ‘Unstoppable’ will keep listeners coming back over and over.
Live Review: Delta Sleep, Phoria & Canals - Casey’s, Canterbury - 18/02/11
This gig was meant to be part of the Wot Gorilla? UK tour, which was cut short due to Wot Gorilla’s bassist breaking his ankle. However, undeterred and with impressive home support, intended support band Delta Sleep stepped up to headline. It should also be noted at this point that Casey’s is a pub and one not particularly well suited for gigs of any kind, let alone one that features the intricate detail of bands playing mathy post-rock, and so despite numerous sound checks and plenty of dial-turning, the sound suffers throughout.
