Check out Kevin Devine performing four new songs, 'Sleepwalking Through My Life', '11-17', 'Off-Screen' and 'I Thought I Was Someone', taken from his forthcoming album, 'Between the Concrete and Clouds', by clicking read more.
Kevin Devine Acoustic Performance
A Day To Remember UK Tour w/ August Burns Red
A Day To Remember have revealed in a new interview with Fuse they will be touring the UK and Europe in November with support coming from August Burns Red, The Ghost Inside and Living With Lions.
You can check out the video of the band breaking the news by clicking read more.
New Travis Barker Music Video (feat. The Transplants)
Travis Barker's new music video for, 'Saturday Night', featuring The Transplants, can be viewed by clicking read more.
Blink-182 'TOYPAJ' B-Side EPs Coming Soon On Vinyl
Mightier Than Sword Records have announced they will be releasing three Blink-182 EP's on vinyl.
The three 7" EP's; 'Red', 'Yellow' and 'Green' will be made up of b-sides from the band's 'Take Off Your Pants and Jacket' album.
A release date for the series is yet to be announced.
Track listing:
'Green EP'
01. Don't Tell Me It's Over
02. When you Fucked Grandpa
'Yellow EP'
01. What Went Wrong
02. Fuck A Dog
'Red EP'
01. Time To Break Up
02. Mothers Day
Album Review: Tall Trees - Scream Danger EP
When you think of Jimmy Eat World, either you're sitting down in a schoolyard looking forward to opening that Toy Story lunchbox you hold so dear with a copy of "awesome" 'Invented' loaded into your "Cool Summer Vibe" iPod playlist, or you've got a wall decorated with 'Clarity'/'Static Prevails' vinyl and a liberal arts degree. This situation leaves little space for an alternative market for new pop-rock bands to dig their teeth in, yet the wave of popedom still rolls strong, meaning every once in a while us reviewers get treated to some half-decent new sounds.
With their latest EP 'Scream Danger', Tall Trees sound like a band who wants to get liberal art degree hipsters and schoolkids to hang out at gigs. All in all, the band follow the genre conventions set out by Jimmy Eat World a decade ago, while showcasing a few of their own ideas. In fact, in their best moments the band come up with tracks like 'Terrible Things' and 'Never Listen', when their pop-sensibilities match the attempted edginess of their rock credibility. The hooks are tight and the vocals' slight acerbic edge work well with the heavier sections.
Circa Survive Announce Remix Contest
Circa Survive has launched a remix contest for their songs, 'I Felt Free,' 'Dyed In The Wool' and 'Glass Arrows.'
Visit http://remix.circasurvive.com to download stems and upload your remix. Circa Survive will choose three winners -- one for each song -- to win a personalized care package from the band and a free Pro account on SoundCloud.
New Polar Bear Club Album Release Date
Polar Bear Club have announced they will release their new album, 'Clash Battle Guilt Pride' on September 13th through Bridge Nine Records.
New City and Colour Acoustic Video
A video of City and Colour performing, 'Fragile Bird', acoustically for Dickies, can be viewed here.
Hot Water Music Sign To Rise Records
Hot Water Music have announced they have signed to Rise Records.
The band will release their new album next year.
New Sainthood Reps Song Stream
The title track from Sainthood Reps' debut album, 'Monoculture' can be streamed here.
Album Review: Less Than Jake - Greetings From Less Than Jake
Title-holders of the ska-punk scene, Less Than Jake, failing to be thwarted by the likes of passing genres that have tried to step in their way over the years such as; Nu-Metal, Emo, Crabcore and Screamo. Over their 19 year stay in the genre, they have released an accumilative 286 other releases with no plans to retire anytime soon.
Album Review: Moonlit Sailor - Colors In Stereo
You know what? Sometimes, and lean in because I’m going to say this quietly, I like to listen to happy music. Not inane music, not banal music, just happy music, uplifting music and goddamnit, yes, I want music to be beautiful occasionally. It’s what drew me towards post-rock in the first place. And for every hauntingly beautiful track that Saxon Shore produce, or bittersweet slice of 8-minute schadenfreude that Explosions release, there is very little uncomplicated post-rock. Step up Moonlit Sailor and believe me when I say that this is a compliment – you are the closest thing to a pop band that your genre may ever produce.
Album Review: Alcopop! Records - We Grew Up On A Diet Of Jurassic Park And Sensible Soccer (And All We've Got Left Is This Lousy Record Label)
Alcopop make a great habit of snapping up some of the best talent the UK has to offer, and this knack for discovery has offered a platform for some amazing bands over the past five years. With this in mind it’s no surprise that on its fifth birthday Alcopop! Records is letting loose its 50th release. 'We Grew Up On A Diet Of Jurassic Park And Sensible Soccer (And All We've Got Left Is This Lousy Record Label)’ is a 17 track compilation CD that celebrates the past five years in true Alcopop fashion, with some of the finest artwork you’ll see this year, and a bloody jacket. No seriously, a jacket made by Dickies.
New Places and Numbers Album Stream
Places And Numbers' new album 'Travels' can be streamed in full here.
Handguns/Forever Came Calling To Release 7" Split
Handguns and Forever Came Calling will release a 7" split in September on Pure Noise Records.
The release will feature three new songs from each band.
ATP! Video Premiere: Have Nots - "Proud"
Alter The Press couldn't be more pleased today to premiere Have Nots' new music video for, 'Proud'.
The video, as well as the band's upcoming UK/European tour dates, can be found by clicking read more.
Staind Announce New Album + Post New Song
Staind have announced they will release their new self-titled album on September 13th through Atlantic Records.
A new song titled, 'Eyes Wide Open' can be streamed by clicking read more.
New Owl City Music Video (feat. Lights)
Owl City's new music video for, 'Deer In The Headlights', featuring Lights, can be viewed by clicking read more.
The Summer Set Behind The Scenes Video
A behind the scenes look at the making of The Summer Set's new music video for, 'Someone Like You', can be viewed by clicking read more.
A Wilhelm Scream UK Tour
A Wilhelm Scream have announced a string of UK shows this summer.
August
3rd - Manchester Moho Live
4th - Glasgow Stereo
5th - Blackpool Rebellion Festival
6th - Bristol The Croft
7th - London Islington Academy w/ Pennywise
New Simple Plan Album #2 In Canada
Simple Plan's new album, 'Get Your Heart On!' has charted at number 2 in Canada this week.
The album also debuted at number 39 on the Billboard 200.
Kid Liberty Cover Cee Lo Green
Kid Liberty's cover of Cee Lo Green's 'F*ck You', can be streamed here.
The track is taken from the band's new EP, 'Give Up. Give In.', which is released on July 12th.
We Are The In Crowd Alternative Press Session
A video of We Are The In Crowd performing, 'Calendar Pages', for Alternative Press can be viewed by clicking read more.
Every Avenue UK Album Release
Every Avenue have announced they will release their new album, 'Bad Habits' in the UK on September 5th through Fearless Records.
The album is released in the US on August 2nd.
New City and Colour Acoustic Performance
City and Colour's recent acoustic performance of, 'Fragile Bird' and 'Body In A Box', for FlyTV can be viewed by clicking read more.
Feature: Tigers Jaw - Indie/Rock's Best Kept Secret?
When people mention Scranton, Pennsylvania, they may well think of Dunder Mifflin, the fictitious company from NBC hit show, The Office, which is set there. This is sure to change in the near future however, as with sold out shows, legions of fans worldwide and limited vinyl pressings already exchanging hands for hundreds of dollars on eBay, Tigers Jaw have already accomplished much in a very short space of time.
Frank Turner Adds Bournemouth Show To UK Tour
Frank Turner has added date at the O2 Academy in Bournemouth on November 22nd to his upcoming UK tour.
November
22 - Bournemouth O2 Academy (just added)
23 - Newport Centre
24 - Birmingham O2 Academy
25 - Glasgow Barrowlands
26 - Manchester Academy
27 - London Hammersmith Apollo
Artist Vs Poet Cover Taylor Swift
Artist Vs Poet have posted a cover of Taylor Swift's 'Mean', which can be streamed by clicking read more.
New Every Avenue Song
A new Every Avenue song titled, 'No One But You', can be streamed by clicking read more.
Page 9 Announce West Coast Tour
Page 9 have announced a string of dates on the west coast this summer with The Great Valley.
July
22nd- Jakes - Lubbock, TX
23rd - Amped Performance Center- Albuquerque, NM
24th - The Rogue Bar- Scottsdale, AZ
25th - Red Owl (Club Red) - Tempe, AZ
26th - The White House- Bonsall, CA
27th - The Jumping Turtle - San Marcos, CA
29th - Meathead’s- Las Vegas, NV
30th - Guitar Merchant - Canoga Park, CA
31st - Victorville Entertainment Center- Victorville, CA
August
1st - Senzala - Sunnyvale, CA
2nd - The Plea for Peace Center - Stockton, CA
3rd - Studio on 4th - Reno, NV
4th - Why Sound - Logan, UT
5th - Buffalo Rose - Golden, CO
The Maine Post UK Tour Documentary
The Maine have posted a short documentary recapping their recent UK tour, which can be viewed by clicking read more.
New Aiden Music Video
Aiden's new music video for, 'A Portrait Of The Artist', can be viewed by clicking read more.
Blink-182 Confirm New Album Title + Release Date
Mark Hoppus has announced that Blink-182 have chosen an album title for their new record and confirmed a release date.
Hoppus posted the following statement:
"We now have the album title, a release date for the single, a date to shoot a video, and A DATE FOR THE RELEASE OF THE ALBUM!! wow. keep your eyes and ears open on the blink-182 sites for details. it’s all happening, people…"
Rancid Announce West Coast Shows
Rancid have announced a string of headline shows on the West Coast before heading into the studio to record their new album.
September
6th - House of Blues Las Vegas, NV
7th - House of Blues Anaheim, CA
9th - The Fox Theater Pomona, CA
10th - Warfield Theater San Francisco, CA
Midweek News Round Up (26/6/11)
Today we're launching two news features, 'Midweek News Round Up' and 'Weekend News Round Up', which showcase the latest updates from some of the best new up and coming bands.
Today's round up includes news from The Grace and Death of Us, Goodluck Jonathan, Lost Boys, Arcane Roots and more.
New Trophy Scars Album Pre-Order
Trophy Scars' new album, 'Never Born, Never Dead' is now available for pre-order here.
The Dangerous Summer Free Download
The Dangerous Summer's new single, 'Work In Progress', can be downloaded for free here.
New Direct Hit Song
A new song by Direct Hit titled, 'In Orbit' can be heard here.
The band's debut album, 'Domesplitter', drops August 2nd through Kind Of Like Records.
The Story So Far Acoustic Video
A video of The Story So Far performing a stripped down version of 'Daughters' can be viewed here.
There For Tomorrow Track By Track Guide
A track by track guide to There For Tomorow's new album, 'The Verge' can be read here.
New August Burns Red Album Debuts At #13 On Billboard 200
August Burns Red's new album, 'Leveler' has debuted at number 13 on the Billboard 200 this week with 25,240 being sold.
Dia Frampton (Meg & Dia) Performs New Song on The Voice
Dia Frampton's recent performance of a new song titled, 'Inventing Shadows' on NBC's The Voice can be viewed by clicking read more.
New Tigers Jaw/The Sidekicks 7" Split Stream
Tigers Jaw new 7" split with The Sidekicks can be streamed by clicking read more.
New Breathe Carolina Album UK Release Details
Breathe Carolina's new album, 'Hell Is What You Make It', will see a UK release on July 25th through Fearless Records.
The album will be released in the US on July 12th.
Sonisphere Festival (UK) Stage Times Announced
Stage times for this year's Sonisphere Festival can be viewed by clicking read more.
New Limp Bizkit B-Side Stream
A new Limp Bizkit b-side titled, 'Combat Jazz' featuring Raekwon can be streamed by clicking read more.
The song was taken from the Japanese release of the band's new album, 'Gold Cobra', which is out now.
New Bon Iver Album Debuts At #2 On Billboard 200
Bon Iver's new album, 'Bon Iver, Bon Iver' has debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 this week with 104,687 copies being sold.
The album also charted at number 4 in the UK.
Death Cab For Cutie Announce New Single
Death Cab For Cutie have announced they will release 'Codes and Keys' as their next single on August 8th.
Album Review: The Catharsis - God Damned EP
The Catharsis are a hardcore band you shouldn’t brush over, from the beginning of the opening track on their aptly titled – 'God Damned EP.' On ‘Deletist’ I can hear Minor Threat, Senses Fail, Gallows and other giants in the raw power of a sound that in their capable hands, screams out more innovative than ever before.
One thing that really stands out about this band is the efficiency of drummer Bev, whose incredibly flexible nature lends absolute power to this Birmingham brewed flood of hardcore. Just listen to ‘3.06’ and you will see for yourself just how competent this drummer is, coping with time changes I have seen many good drummers fall at, Bev seals the lid on this jar of monstrous rock shut as tightly as possible. However, the tour de force that is ‘Party Scars’ will blast you out of your comfort zone into an insane romp where you will be so full of energy that moshing will become mandatory.
Interview: The Cape Race
With a blend of straight-up rock and powerful pop sensibilities, Manchester's The Cape Race have gradually been making a name for themselves in the past few months and it's likely to continue with the release of the band's free debut mini-album, 'Now, Voyager'.
Formed from the ashes of The Honeymoon Suite, The Cape Race is a more mature and focused band with, 'Now, Voyager' being a collection of vibrant and sensible songs.
Alter The Press! recently spoke to vocalist David Moloney about the new band's debut release, the decision to release it for free, working with producer Peter Miles and more.
Alter The Press: Several members of The Cape Race were originally part of The Honeymoon Suite. Could you tell us why that band ended and how has the transition to The Cape Race been?
David Moloney (vocals): Writing the music and performing the songs by the end of The Honeymoon Suite became such a chore. It wasn’t happening naturally to the point where we’d have to force ourselves to churn out the kinds of songs people would expect to hear from us. The whole of the last THS EP is the sound of a band not being themselves. It started to feel contrived, and we got tired of being part of that scene with those types of bands. The Cape Race was a natural progression of where our tastes had headed at that point. We made a conscious decision to write the way we wanted to write and not the way we felt we had to.
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