Alter The Press!: May 2011

New Creature Colony Single

Creature Colony have posted their new single, 'Black Book' on Bandcamp.

Album Review: Weerd Science - Sick Kids

You don’t often associate power-prog-rock and indie rock with hard-up rap, but in the case of former Coheed and Cambria/current Terrible Things drummer and Weerd Science brainchild Josh Eppard, those three things go together like peanut butter and jelly. Take Eppard’s second entry into the rap game, ‘Sick Kids’, for example.

This record proves that Eppard might be far more wacked out than some may have previously thought, and judging by this new content it seems the man is plunging deeper down the rabbit hole. These tunes are far more dangerous and drug-addled than 2005’s ‘Friends and Nervous Breakdowns,’ and it seems that Eppard is done spouting blameful diatribes at others who wronged him in the past, instead turning within, expending a good chunk of lyrics waxing introspective, casting blame on himself.

Album Review: Sleeping With Sirens - Let's Cheers To This

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I would never start an album review with the above (apart from now, but I’m making a pedantic point), so why would anyone start an album with the lyrical equivalent: “woah-oh a oh, woah-oh a oh”? Talk about making a terrible impression.

However, for many, the initial impression will be Kellinn Quinn’s vocal range – we are talking some sort of middle ground between Geddy Lee and Cove Rober. It is certainly distinctive – but not unpalatable.

Bright and Early US Tour with The Composure

Bright and Early have announced a June US tour with The Composure.

June 18 - The Fire - Philadelphia, PA w/ Empires (No The Composure)
June 19 - 42nd St. - Greensburg, PA w/ The Composure
June 20 - Generations - Wheeling, WV w/ The Composure
June 23 - Off Campus Activity Center - Edinboro, PA w/ The Composure
June 24 - American Legion 1254 - Binghamton, NY w/ The Composure
June 25 - Panchos - Chicago, IL w/ The Composure
June 26 - MXTP - Grand Rapids, MI w/ The Composure
June 27 - High Octane Lounge - Romeo, MI w/ The Composure
June 28 - Peabody's - Cleveland, OH w/ The Composure

Acoustic Dangerous Summer Video

A video of The Dangerous Summer performing an acoustic version of 'Where I Want To Be' at this past weekend's Slam Dunk South Festival, can be viewed on Punktastic or by clicking read more.

The Cinema Posts New Song

A new song from The Cinema, 'Say It Like You Mean It' can be heard here. The Cinema consists of Lydia's Leighton Antelman and producer Matt Malpass.

Nick 13 (Tiger Army) Announces Solo Album

Tiger Army's Nick 13 will release a self-titled Americana/Country solo album on June 7th via Sugar Hill Records.

June 10 The Troubadour – West Hollywood
June 11 The Troubadour – West Hollywood
June 14 Bluebird Theatre – Denver, CO
June 16 Firebird – St. Louis, MO
June 17 Radio Radio – Indianapolis, IN
June 18 Magic Bag – Ferndale, MI
June 19 Mr. Small’s Theatre – Millvale, PA
June 21 Johnny Brenda’s – Philadelphia, PA
June 22 Brighton Music Hall – Boston, MA
June 24 Bowery Ballroom – NYC
June 25 Black Cat – Washington, DC
June 27 Vinyl – Atlanta, GA
June 28 Mercy Lounge – Nashville, TN
June 30 Lincoln Hall – Chicago IL

Title Fight Acoustic Session

A new acoustic session with Title Fight can be seen here.

Terrible Things Posts New Song

A video of Terrible Things performing a new song called 'Cost', can be viewed by clicking read more.

The video is the first in a new series called 'Terrible Tuesdays.'

The band have also launched a new website at TerribleThings.net.

Interview: Justin Siegel (City (Comma) State & Stars In Stereo)

Last week pop-rock band City (Comma) State announced they were breaking up after vocalist Joanna Pacitt left the group to persue a solo career. As a result of the break up, the remaining members have started a new band called Stars In Stereo.

Before breaking up, City (Comma) State toured with All Time Low and A Rocket To The Moon had worked closely with Blink-182's Mark Hoppus, with some of the resulting material appearing on their new EP, 'The First Last EP'.

Alter The Press! recently talked to bassist Justin Sigel about both bands including City (Comma) State's connection with Mark Hoppus, their new EP Stars In Stereo's future plans, and more.

Alter The Press: First of all Justin, Could you introduce yourself and your role in both City (Comma) State and Stars In Stereo?
Justin Siegel: My name is Justin Siegel, and I play bass, sing background vocals, and co-write (along with Jordan McGraw, Keith Varon and Drew Langan) for City (Comma) State and Stars in Stereo.

ATP: A lot of people may know of City (Comma) State from their affilation with Mark Hoppus. How did this begin?
JS: Mark and I had been friends for a short while when we felt a mutual notion to work together. Frogs (Ryan McCormack) and I had been working on a few tracks for fun, I showed them to Mark and that same day, he started to record bass. It grew from there. We wanted a female singer and I had known Jo for 10+ years so she came on board, and we just kept recording. Mark started off being in the band, but as his list of responsibilities grew, ie Blink reunion and his Fuse show, it became obvious that he couldn't take on the added load of being in another group. So I tried to fill his massive shoes on bass and backgrounds and we added Drew to play drums since that was my role originally. We added Jordan McGraw (guitarist) just before we started touring.

Miss May I UK Tour with Chelsea Grin, Abandon All Ships and Chunk! No Captain Chunk

Miss May I have announced a headline UK tour with support from Chelsea Grin, Abandon All Ships and Chunk! No Captain Chunk.

October:
21 Millenium Music Hall, Cariff
22 The Well, Leeds
23 Cathouse, Glasgow
24 Rescue Rooms, Nottingham
25 Sound Control, Manchester
26 Underworld, London

Frank Turner North American Tour with Andrew Jackson Jihad and Into It. Over It.

Frank Turner has announced North American tour with support from Andrew Jackson Jihad and Into It. Over It.

Frank Turner's new album, 'England, Keep My Bones' can be streamed here and is released next week through Xtra Mile (UK) and Epitaph Records (US).

Tue/Sep-20 Danbury, CT Heirloom Arts Theatre
Wed/Sep-21 New York, NY Bowery Ballroom
Thu/Sep-22 Pittsburgh, PA Mr. Smalls
Fri/Sep-23 Baltimore, MD Ottobar
Sat/Sep-24 Richmond, VA Alley Katz
Sun/Sep-25 Columbia, SC New Brookland Tavern
Tue/Sep-27 Orlando, FL The Social
Thu/Sep-29 Ft. Lauderdale, FL Culture Room
Fri/Sep-30 Tampa, FL Crowbar
Sat/Oct-01 Atlanta, GA Masquerade
Mon/Oct-03 Austin, TX Emos
Tue/Oct-04 Dallas, TX The Loft
Wed/Oct-05 Oklahoma City, OK The Conservatory
Thu/Oct-06 Kansas City, MO Record Bar
Fri/Oct-07 Denver, CO Marquis Theatre
Sat/Oct-08 Albuquerque, NM Launch Pad
Mon/Oct-10 Phoenix, AZ Rhythm Room
Tue/Oct-11 Pomona, CA Glasshouse
Wed/Oct-12 San Diego, CA SOMA Side Stage
Thu/Oct-13 Los Angeles, CA El Rey Theatre
Fri/Oct-14 San Francisco, CA Slims
Sat/Oct-15 Portland, OR Hawthorne Theatre
Sun/Oct-16 Seattle, WA Neumos
Mon/Oct-17 Vancouver, BC Biltmore
Wed/Oct-19 Edmonton, AB The Starlight Room
Thu/Oct-20 Calgary, AB The Republik
Fri/Oct-21 Regina, SK The Exchange
Sat/Oct-22 Winnipeg, MB WECC
Sun/Oct-23 Minneapolis, MN Triple Rock Social Club
Tue/Oct-25 Milwaukee, WI Turner Hall
Wed/Oct-26 Chicago, IL Bottom Lounge
Thu/Oct-27 Detroit, MI Magic Stick
Fri/Oct-28 Toronto, ON The Phoenix
Sat/Oct-29 Montreal, QC Corona Theatre
Sun/Oct-30 Ottawa, ON Mavericks
Mon/Oct-31 Quebec City, QC Le' Cercle
Wed/Nov-02 Boston, MA Middle East Downstairs
Fri/Nov-04 Philadelphia, PA Theatre of the Living Art

Into It. Over It. To Record New Album with Ed Rose

Into It. Over It. will be recording a new album at the end of June with producer Ed Rose.

The Human Abstract Cancel Remaining US Tour Dates

The Human Abstract has cancelled all remaining tour dates due to a sudden lost in the band.

The band released the following statement:

"We are extremely sad to announce that the remainder of the Pull Me From The Gallows Tour has been cancelled due to a sudden and devastating loss to the THA family. Please keep the band and their family in your thoughts and prayers."

Tegan and Sara Announce Intimate Canada Shows

Tegan and Sara have announced three intimate shows in Alberta, Canada in July.

July 6 – Edmonton AB – Myer Horowitz Theatre
July 8 & 9 – Calgary AB – The Grand Theatre

The show will comprise of a Q&A component and every ticket comes with a limited edition silkscreened poster designed by EE Storey.

New One Last Time Song

Scranton, Pennsylvania's One Last Time have debuted a new song called 'The Pride', which can be heard below.

The band will releasing another song before the end of June and will be finishing recording a new EP in ths summer.

Free Rivals In The Fall EP

Rivals In The Fall have released a free EP, 'The Tale of J.B. Douglas' here.

1. I am Robot
2. Danger! Danger! Operator
3. Doug The Head
4. Rivals in the Fall
5. The Clocks
6. Never Back Down
7. Run Captain Run

The Architects Video Interview

A new video with The Architects (US) can be viewed by clicking read more.

Crazy Arm UK Tour

Crazy Arm have announced a UK tour with Cory Branan and Sam Russo.

August 11th Bradford, Countess of Rosse*
August 12th Liverpool* (w/Apologies, I Have None)
August 13th Derby* (w/ Apologies, I Have None)
August 14th Manchester, Tiger Lounge (w/ Apologies, I Have None)
August 15th Edinburgh
August 16th Leeds, Santiagos
August 17th Nottingham
August 18th Southsea, Edge Of The Wedge
August 19th London, The Windmill
August 20th Brighton, The Prince Albert
August 21st Cambridge*
* w/o Crazy Arm

Free Undercolour Song

Undercolour are giving away a free song, 'Famous Scenes and Drama Queens' in exchange for a tweet here.

New Alkaline Trio Album UK Pre-Order Through Hassle Records

Alkaline Trio's new album, 'Damnesia' is now available to pre-order in the UK through Hassle Records. The album will be released on July 11th.

In addition, Hassle Records have also made Blitz Kids' 'Vagrants & Vagabonds' and August Burns Red's 'Leveler' available for pre-order here.

Feature: Pharaohs - 'Photosynthesis' Track by Track

This week Pharaohs released their new album, 'Photosynthesis' and to coincide with the release, not are we only streaming the album in full, the band have given Alter The Press a detailed track by track guide to 'Photosynthesis'.

‘Drift Away’
This song is about how our body clocks are all screwed up these days and how it’s hard to get to sleep even when we really want to. It’s a song a lot of people who life lives similar to us can hopefully relate to. In particular when on tour it’s hard to have a normal body clock. Often we will sleep in the day in the van and then be up till the early hours after shows. It’s something you become used to but at times would prefer to have a normal routine.

New Lafaro Album

Lafaro will release their new album, 'Easy Meat' on September 12th via Small Town America Records.

A single, 'Meat Wagon' on August 29th 0n 7" & download.

06/06/11 – Whelan’s – Dublin, Ireland ***SOLD OUT***
07/06/11 – Playhouse – Portrush, Northern Ireland
08/06/11 – Empire – Belfast, Northern Ireland
23/07/11 - Glasgowbury

The Orphan, The Poet Stream New EP

The Orphan, The Poet are streaming their new EP, 'Translating' here.

The Blackout To Headline Merthyr Rock

The Blackout will headline the second day of the Merthyr Rock Festival on September 4th.

Funeral For A Friend, Young Guns and Attack! Attack! will also be playing on the second day with Ocean Colour Scene headlining the first day (September 3rd.)

Further information can be found here.

Pink Mist Collective New Noise Podcast Interview

An interview with Pink Mist; the recently launched label collective of Big Scary Monsters, Blood and Biscuits and Holy Roar can be heard on the New Noise podcast, which can be heard here or below.

New Noise - 27.05.11 - Pink Mist Special by jonhillcock

Watch The Red Bull Bedroom Jam featuring Set Your Goals, Deaf Havana, Lower Than Atlantis, Don Broco, Fei Comodo and Acoda

The final webisode of the 2011 Red Bull Bedroom Jam, can be viewed by clicking read more.

The show features interviews with Set Your Goals, Deaf Havana, Lower Than Atlantis, Don Broco and Fei Comodo, as well a live performance from Acoda.

New Saves The Day Song and Album Release Date

A new song from Saves The Day called 'Living Without Love' can be heard here.

'Daybreak' by Saves The Day is released on Septmber 13th through Razor and Tie.

Alter The Press! Presents: United Fruit

Formed in Glasgow, Scotland in 2008 United Fruit have been making a name for themselves locally with their brand of distorted brand of alt-rock that has seen the quartet be compared to the likes of ...And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead and These Arms Are Snakes.

Their latest release, 'Fault Lines' is a combination of noisy, riff-heavy numbers mixed with a melodic and poppy approach that has led the band to play shows alongside Maps & Atlases, Die! Die! Die!, and Future Of The Left.

For Fans Of: Trail of Dead, Sonic Youth, These Arms Are Snakes, Fugazi, and Hot Snakes.

Alter The Press: Why should Alter The Press! readers check you out?
United Fruit: Because we have the tallest bass player this side of Greece and riffs in size to match.

New Everyone to the Anderson Album & UK Shows

Everyone to the Anderson will release their new album, 'The Man Born From Inside Of A Horse' on June 13th via Unlabel.

1. High Brow, Low Brow, No Eye Brow (2:43)
2. So You're Saying There's A Chance? (3:03)
3. Danzig High Flyer (3:28)
4. Computermen (1:19)
5. Pocklemouse (3:47)
6. Hope In The Valley (1:15)
7. People Person (2:20)
8. Wake When Some Vile Thing Is Near (1:41)
9. Face Like Centurion (1:47)
10. Let's Take This To Smithereens (3:31)
11. Knuckle Supper (2:52)

The band have also announced several UK Dates.

Jun 3 - Caseys, Canterbury
Jun 4 - Fighting Cocks, Kingston
Jun 5 - Bull & Gate, London
Jun 10 - Album Release Party, The Hydrant, Brighton
Jun 11 - Buffalo Bar, Cardiff
Jun 12 - Mothers Ruin, Bristol

Full This Is Hardcore Festival Line-Up Announced

The full line-up for this year's This Is Hardcore Festival in Philadelphia has been announced.

Click read more for full details.

New Big Business EP

Big Business will release a new EP, 'Quadruple Single' on July 26th through Gold Metal Records.

1. Always Never Know When To Quit
2. Ice-Cold War
3. City Ham
4. Guns

'Always Never Know When To Quit' can be heard here.

7/07 Houston, TX @ Walter’s on Washington *
7/08 Baton Rouge, LA @ Spanish Moon *
7/09 Birmingham, AL @ Bottletree Cafe *
7/11 Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum *
7/12 Miami, FL @ Churchill's *
7/13 Orlando, FL @ The Social *
7/14 Atlanta, GA @ EARL *
7/15 Greensboro, NC @ Greene Street Club *
7/16 Washington, DC @ Rock and Roll Hotel *
7/17 Baltimore, MD @ The Ottobar *
7/19 Philadelphia, PA @ First Unitarian Church *
7/20 Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg *
7/21 Cambridge, MA @ Middle East Downstairs *
7/22 Buffalo, NY @ Mohawk Place *
7/23 Cleveland Heights, OH @ Grog Shop *
7/24 Newport, KY @ The Historic Southgate House *
7/25 Grand Rapids, MI @ The Pyramid Scheme *
7/26 Detriot, MI @ Magic Stick *
7/27 Indianapolis, IN @ The Hoosier Dome *
7/28 Chicago, IL @ The Bottom Lounge *
7/29 Minneapolis, MN @ Triple Rock Social Club *
7/30 Omaha, NE @ The Waiting Room *
7/31 Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater *
8/02 Salt Lake City, UT @ Club Vegas *
8/03 Boise, ID @ Neurolux *
8/04 Seattle, WA @ Neumo’s *
8/05 Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre &
8/06 San Francisco, CA @ Slim’s &
8/07 West Hollywood, CA @ The Troubadour &
8/08 San Diego, CA @ The Casbah &
8/09 Scottsdale, AZ @ Martini Ranch &
8/10 Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad &
8/12 Dallas, TX @ Club Dada &
8/13 San Antonio, TX @ Korova &
8/14 Austin, TX @ Red 7 &
8/16 Tucson, AZ @ Club Congress &
8/20 Missoula, MT @ Total Fest

* = w/ Torche and Helms Alee
& = w/ Torche and Thrones

All Eyes West Announce New Album and UK Tour Dates

All Eyes West will release a self-titled album through Jump Start Records on August 23rd. The band will be on a UK tour in June.

June
10th Bradford at 1in12 Club
11th Rough Beats Festival, North Yorkshire (matinee gig)
11th TBC, Manchester (evening gig)
12th Fish Tank, Durham (matinee gig)
13th Red House, Sheffield
14th The Cavern, Exeter
15th The Croft, Bristol
16th Sam's Bar, Cardiff
17th Fighting Cocks, Kingston
18th The Lincoln, Dorking
19th Poison Bar, Basingstoke
20th Prince Albert, Brighton
21st Blue Room / Gillespies, Blackpool
22nd Brudenell Social Club, Leeds

Descendents/ALL Documentary Film In The Works

Details of a full-length documentary about Descendents and ALL have emerged.

The film is directed by Deedle Lacour and Matt Riggle and is called 'Filmage: The Story of Descendents / ALL'.

A trailer can be viewed by clicking read more below.

Further information can be found here.

Acoustic Not Advised Session

A video of Not Advised performing an acoustic version of 'The A.R.K.' for Rock Sound, can be viewed here or by clicking read more.

Panic! At The Disco's Brendon Urie Breaks Ankle at Florida Show

Brendon Urie of Panic! At The Disco broke his ankle in Florida over the weekend.

A fan-made video of Urie showing the injury to the crowd, can be viewed by clicking read more.

The Black Dahlia Murder Posts New Song

A new song from The Black Dahlia Murder, 'Malenchanments Of The Necrosphere' can be heard here.

Free Victory Metal Sampler

A free Victory Metal sampler can be found here. The compilation features tracks by Emmure, Dr Acula, Ill Nino and more.

Impromptu Hellogoodbye Acoustic Session in Manchester

A video of Hellogoodbye playing impromptu performance of 'When We First Met' in Manchester, can be viewed by clicking read more.

Interview: Great Cynics

Since releasing his well-received 'Stones I've Thrown' EP last year, Giles Bidder's Cynics project has gone through numerous changes. Most notably the one-time solo act has become a trio and has changed its name to Great Cynics. Now joined by drummer Bob Barrett and Iona Cairns on bass, the band are set to release their debut full-length 'Don't Need Much' next month.

Alter The Press! recently caught up with front man Giles Bidder to discuss the line-up changes, the new name, how 'Don't Need Much' came together and more.

Alter The Press: Awhile ago your solo act expanded to a trio. What was the motive for this?
Great Cynics: We wanted it to be louder. Also I think there's something awesome about three piece bands - there's no bullshit, no complications. Plus our preferred demographic includes air-drummers, so we needed to think about those guys.

ATP: How did you join up with Bob Barrett and Iona Cairns?
GC: At one point last year I realised the ten songs I'd written on an acoustic guitar for an album would sound better on an electric and with drums. I'd hung out with Bob a few times previously and seen his other bands a bunch of times, so I gave him a call and he seemed up for it. I sent him acoustic demos I'd recorded on my laptop and I'm not sure if he liked it or not, but either way we practised for a few weeks and then went to record. Pete played bass on the album and for our first few shows we had a revolving bass player situation. Then Iona came on our first tour as a band and it was awesome so it stayed that. She's sung on everything I recorded solo before the album, so she's always been involved.