June 23, 2013

Geoff Rickly (Thursday) releases second mixtape, 'Darker Matter'

Geoff Rickly has released his second mixtape, Darker Matter, which follows 2012's Mixtape 1. Both are available for free download on Rickly's Bandcamp page. You can stream his latest below and read a blog post surrounding the drop: “Today I’m putting up my second release, Darker Matter//Mixtape 2, for free download. I put it up for...

Signature Mistakes release debut EP 'Love & Loss' for free download

Westland, MI's Signature Mistakes, the solo project of former AltPress news writer Tyler Common, has released his debut EP for a no-minimum donation download on Bandcamp. You can stream the six-song effort below, which includes guest vocals from Rival Summers' Leo Bautista (“Dive Deeper”), Yours Truly's Jonathan Weber (“In Your Eyes”) and Good Luck Varsity's Ryan Graham...

The Ongoing Concept sign to Solid State Records, release music video

Rathdrum, ID's the Ongoing Concept have signed with Solid State Records (The Overseer, Wolves At The Gate, My Heart To Fear) and released a new music video for “Cover Girl.” “Signing with Solid State was the most unexpected thing to happen to our band,” explains guitarist/vocalist Dawson Scholz. “I woke up one morning and saw...

Attila stream new album, 'About That Life'

Atlanta, GA's Attila are streaming their new album, About That Life, in the YouTube playlist below. It's officially out this Tuesday, June 25 on Artery Recordings. 

Cloakroom (Run For Cover) release "Bending" video, directed by Basement guitarist

Rural Indiana's Cloakroom have premiered their music video for “Bending,” which was directed by former Basement guitarist Alex Henery. The band's debut EP, Infinity, is out now on Run For Cover Records. Check out their summer dates below (some venues TBA) followed by the video. 07/17 Indianapolis, IN 07/18 Louisville, KY 07/19 Columbus, OH @...

William Beckett performs “Great Night” with the Summer Set members

William Beckett recently performed “Great Night” at the Vans Warped Tour with some help from the Summer Set's Brian Dales and Josh Montgomery. Some impressive fan-filmed footage can be seen below. Beckett will be on the Acoustic Basement stage all summer with the likes of Ace Enders, Craig Owens and more. Genuine & Counterfeit, his label...

'Morrissey 25: Live' concert film to see theatrical release in August

Morrissey's upcoming concert film, Morrissey 25: Live, will see a North American theatrical release on Aug. 29 via SpectiCast. Previously announced as a DVD, the film will document Morrissey's intimate performance at the auditorium of Hollywood High School in Los Angeles. The concert, which took place on March 2, followed a sold out show at LA's...

"What is expected out of us... seems to perplex me" - Joe Trohman on fan interactions

Fall Out Boy's Joe Trohman has posted a personal blog, reflecting on the expectations of fans and their interaction with the band. In his post, Joe speaks about his own history of going to shows, and how he viewed his relationship with the bands he idolized. Check out Joe's post in full, below. “THIS IS MEANT...