ALBUM ART, TRACK LISTING AND UNIQUE PRE-ORDER PACKAGES May 22, 2013, Philadelphia – True Widow, the Texas trio who masterfully create a minimalistic and haunting reinterpretation of shoegaze, have revealed several Circumambulation (July 23, Relapse) details including album art, track listing...
Filter – The Sun Comes Out Tonight
posted by Andy McCabe
I can remember the first time I heard Filter. It was the first year of university, and rather than getting my head down and ploughing on with a particularly dreary essay (the subject of which I can’t remember) I was procrastinating watching endless hockey fight videos online, and the backing song to one (Colorado and Detroit, if you’re interested) happened to be ‘Hey Man Nice Shot’. But rather than merely becoming the soundtrack to a four minute long clip of angry Canadians teeing off on each other, something in the way the song lurched from its tightly coiled verses to its explosive chorus struck somewhat of a chord, and I ended up...
The Starting Line&r...
posted by Steve Janes
‘Based on a True Story’, the second studio album by American pop punk band The Starting Line will be released on vinyl on June 25 via Shop Radio Cast. The double LP will be released in three different variants, including an exclusive clear/white smoke version that will be sold in Hot Topic...
Japanther – &...
posted by Dennis Hugh
Eat Like Lisa Act Like Bart out Now via Recess Records, Album Streaming w/ SPIN US Tour Kicks Off in June Japanther is the music and art project of Matt Reilly and Ian Vanek, who are known for their unconventional live performances. The band has appeared alongside synchronized swimmers, atop...
HUNTRESS – Re...
posted by Christopher Brown
‘I Want To Fuck You To Death’ Co-Written By Lemmy of Motorhead Huntress have unveiled the first song from their upcoming album Starbound Beast, which will be released on July 1st . The track entitled “I Want to Fuck You to Death” was co-written for singer Jill Janus by legendary...
Suuns Announce Euro...
posted by Steve Janes
Stream Anika Remix Latest album ‘Images du Futur’ out now on Secretly Canadian Following on from a round of thunderous joyous UK shows last week, Suuns have announced their full run of European summer festivals. Rounding off their current three-month long line of dates at...
Bear’s Den / ...
posted by Helen Todner
London based trio Bear’s Den have unveiled a mini documentary featuring footage of their recent sold-out homecoming show at St Stephen’s Church, London. The show coincided with the release of their acclaimed EP ‘Agape’ which is out now on Communion Records, and marked an...
Miss May I To Tour ...
posted by Steve Janes
Troy, OH metal act Miss May I will be direct support on Killswitch Engage’s summer tour, along with additional support from Darkest Hour, The Word Alive and Affiance. The tour runs from May 30-July 8. Fresh off their stint at Skate and Surf, the band will also perform at the Amnesia...
Texas Is The Reason...
posted by Martin Herron
Texas Is The Reason have confirmed their final ever live shows and will be coming to the UK this August for one last time. They came from some of the most popular, if not polarizing hardcore bands of the early ‘90s (Shelter, 108, Resurrection), but by the time Texas Is The Reason...
Midas Fall UK May T...
posted by Steve Janes
Combining elements of electronica, post-rock and alternative rock with subtle progressive undertones, Midas Fall have spent three years carving a distinctive and captivating sound, creating taut, shimmering soundscapes led by the hauntingly melancholic vocals of Elizabeth Heaton. Two tracks to...
Scum Sentinel– ‘Scumshot’ (Prod...
posted by Ian Weiss
Whilst their fans are eagerly awaiting their third album, Scum Sentinel’s label, Productions of Scum, have been re-promoting the band’s second album – ‘Scumshot’. Existing fans will no doubt already be aware of the filthy delights contained within, but any fans of the second wave of black metal would be well advised to check out Scumshot. Scum Sentinel is fast and dirty Canadian black metal. Much more Darkthrone than Emperor in sound and ethos, Scum Sentinel have inhabited the Quebec metal underground in various guises since 1999:- “Formed in 1999 as Elfire, the first demos were made by Ekinox on guitars and W.Solstice on bass...
PASADENA NAPALM DIV...
posted by Pete Daley
May 21, 2013, San Francisco – Pasadena Napalm Division, the Houston-based thrash metal outfit that features D.R.I. singer Kurt Brecht and members of Dead Horse, are currently streaming their self-titled debut album (May 28, Minus Head Records) via Revolver . Rock Revolt Magazine said the...
They Might Be Giant...
posted by Steve Janes
Tour starts in 10 days! Some shows selling out as we post! Watch ‘Icky’ Video below + 60-Date International Tour Continues Two-time GRAMMY winning Brooklyn originals have released their extraordinary 16th studio album Nanobots–returning with electrifying pop melodies, vivid lyrics and...
Tying Tiffany &lsqu...
posted by Billy B
Italy’s Tying Tiffany crafts her own brand of dark, dreamy pop, full of buzzing synths, piercing vocals, and infectious electro-beats. Her songs have been featured in TV shows and video games, and her project T.T.L. is responsible for the music featured in the official trailers for both The...
THE BAPTIST GENERAL...
posted by Steve Janes
A few weeks ago we shared a video for the song ‘Fly Candy Harvest’, a film directed by The Baptist Generals’ own Jason Reimer. Today, there’s a new one in the shape of ‘Dog that Bit You’, also directed by Reimer and you can watch this surealistic flimic triumph...
The Dodos – &...
posted by Ian Weiss
San Francisco natives The Dodos have a released a preview of their new album, ‘The Carrier’, which is due out for worldwide distribution on August 27th via Polyvinyl Records. The lead single will be released digitally on May 21st and is called “Confidence”. It’s a tantalising mix of...
LOW ANNOUNCE FULL U...
posted by Steve Janes
LOW have booked a tour for November, and if you’re staying in tonight watch them on Jools Holland at 10PM Low are due to appear on Later… With Jools Holland tonight. Will Jools perform the boogie-woogie piano on ‘Just Make It Stop‘? Or will ‘So Blue‘ get the...
FILTER ANNOUNCE UK ...
posted by Steve Janes
WATCH PART ONE OF ‘THE MAKING OF’ FOR ‘THE SUN COMES OUT TONIGHT’ ALBUM Multi-platinum US rockers FILTER have announced two UK headline shows, the first of which will take place on August 26th at Liquid Rooms, Edinburgh followed by an appearance at Islington O2 Academy, London on...