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fun. Announce Tour with Janelle Monae and Post Studio Vid

Posted in Bands on September 9, 2011

Fun. are currently finishing up recording the follow up to their debut album Aim & ignite, which is expected to be released next year. They have producer, Jeff Bhasker, joining them who has worked with big names such as Kanye West and Alicia Keys. The band has also announced that they will be joining Janelle Monae on her Campus Consciousness Tour this Fall. You can check out the current dates (more to be announced soon), as well as a studio video, after the jump.

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Campus Consciousness Tour 2011:

October 1 – University of Rochester
October 2 – Cornell University
October 3 – Clark University
October 7 – Mercer University
October 15 – Indiana University
October 18 – Ohio University
October 20 – University of Maine

New Hot Rod Circuit upcoming

Posted in Bands on September 8, 2011

Hot Rod Circuit has announced an new 7" EP and November tour. The 7" will include one new song ("Forgive Me") and a Superdrag cover ("Sucked Out") and will be available from Run For Cover Records. The band's lineup for the reunion 7" and tour will be: Andy Jackson - … Read more

A389 announced 8th Anniversary line-up

Posted in Shows on September 8, 2011

The annual Baltimore, MD fest in celebration of A389's anniversary has announced the lineup for their next bash, to be held on January 21, 2012 at Sonar Compound. Taking the main stage will be artists Eyehategod, Integrity, Gehenna, Starkweather, Seven Sisters of Sleep, Full of Hell, Junior Bruce, Young and … Read more

AFI split up after 15 years (UPDATE: or not?)

Posted in Splits on September 7, 2011

AFI have announced their split via their message board. Singer Davey Havok had this to say: This is the end. Sorry, but AFI is done. After more than 15 years of being together, we as a band have decided to disband A.F.I. Me and Jade will still continue the Blaqk … Read more

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This Is Hell to release Black Mass

Posted in Records on September 7, 2011

Long Island, NY's This Is Hell have announced plans for Black Mass, their fourth studio album, to be released on October 11, 2012 by Rise Records. Guitarist Rick Jimenez offers the following information about the release: The new album takes the crossover and metal influences from last album to much … Read more

Like Moths to Flames replace bass player, drop off Ignitour

Posted in Bands on September 7, 2011

With their debut for Rise Records coming in November, Like Moths to Flames has been bowed out of their run on this fall's Ignitour due to the departure of their bass player, Aaron Douglas and studio delays from Hurricane Irene. Eli Ford (ex My Ticket Home) has been announced as … Read more

Coldworker signs to Listenable Records

Posted in Records on September 6, 2011

Swedish death metal band Coldworker have signed with Listenable Records. Coldworker, formed in 2006, will release The Doomsayer's Call this winter. The band includes former and current members of Nasum, Relentless, Ruin, and Phobos. Read more Track listing:01. A New Era02. The Reprobate03. The Glass Envelope04. Flesh World05. Murderous06. Pessimist07. … Read more

New MC Chris album, tour

Posted in Tours on September 6, 2011

On September 2, 2011 MC Chris released his seventh album Race Wars. In support, he's embarking on an eight-week US tour with help from MC Lars, Mega Ran, and Adam WarRock. In addition to his work behind the microphone, MC Chris is known for his voice work for Cartoon Network's … Read more

Larry and His Flask Announce North American Tour

Posted in Tours on September 6, 2011

Larry and His Flask will be heading out later this month for a Fall tour of North America supporting their new album, All That We Know--out now via Silver Sprocket Bicycle Club. They'll be joined by Lionize for most of the tour, until The Schomberg Fair take over in the … Read more

Bridge & Tunnel Stream New Album

Posted in Records on September 6, 2011

If you head over to AltPress.com, Bridge & Tunnel are streaming their new album, Rebuilding Year. The record will be available Sept. 20th via No Idea Records. Read more

Said The Whale Start North American Tour

Posted in Tours on September 1, 2011

Canadian indie rockers Said the Whale have set out on a month long North American tour with Rah Rah and Sara Lowes. The band has had a career defining year already winning the 2011 Juno award for New Group of the Year, their documentary, Winning America, was featured on the … Read more

Phantasm Imports expands distro

Posted in Labels on September 1, 2011

Phantasm Imports has added several American labels to their previously import-only distribution business, starting with Dr. Strange, Gern Blandstern, Gravity, Hawthorne St., Little Black Cloud, Magic Bullet, and New Red Archives to their distro business. The San Clemente, CA business started up three years ago. Read more

Xtra Mile Streams Compilation

Posted in Labels on September 1, 2011

Xtra Mile Recordings are currently streaming their Xtra Mile High Club: Vol. 3 compilation on their Facebook. The comp features Andrew Jackson Jihad, Frank Turner, Dave Hause, Into It. Over It., and many more. Head HERE to listen to the 26 track collection. Read more

Listen to Circle Takes The Square's First Performance in 3 Years

Posted in Shows on September 1, 2011

Circle Takes the Square recently played their first show in 3 years supporting the recently reunited Pg. 99. You can listen to the band play old songs, as well as new stuff from their recently released EP, Rites of Initiation over at NPR.org. The band will be releasing their new … Read more

Retox and Off! to tour this fall

Posted in Tours on August 31, 2011

Ipecac Recordings' Retox, featuring ex members of The Locust and Some Girls, will be touring this fall with a number of renowned artists: the Keith Morris-fronted Off!, Melt-Banana, and Atari Teenage Riot on varied stops. Read more Retox tour dates w/Atari Teenage Riot: Sept. 7 - San Luis Obispo, CA … Read more

RHCP's I'm With You mastered specially for iTunes

Posted in Records on August 31, 2011

I'm With You, the latest release from Red Hot Chili Peppers, is the first rock album to be mastered specially for iTunes. Producer Rick Rubin did the mastering using high-resolution sourced audio focusing on the digital format. Read more

Lou Reed and Metallica Announce 'Lulu'

Posted in Records on August 31, 2011

Lou Reed and Metallica will be releasing their collaboration, Lulu, on November 1st via Warner Bros. The duo came together to work on songs Reed had written inspired by the plays, Earth Spirit and Pandora's Box, for theater productions. Reed says: "We had to bring Lulu to life in a … Read more

The Sounds Announce North American Tour

Posted in Tours on August 31, 2011

The Sounds will be heading to North America this Fall to tour for their latest Side One Dummy release, Something to Die For. They'll be joined by Natalia Kills, The Limousines, and DJs Kids At the Bar between sets. Fans can purchase tickets now and have the option to pay … Read more

Fucked Up Heading To Europe This Fall

Posted in Tours on August 31, 2011

Fucked Up have announced they'll be heading back to Europe at the end of October following a tour with Wavves in The US. They've also planned a Halloween show for London. Hit the jump for all tour dates. Read more North America tour with Wavves: 09-22 Montreal, Quebec – Pop … Read more

Have Nots on tour

Posted in Tours on August 30, 2011

Paper + Plastick Records artists Have Nots are going to be hitting the road in support of their recently released album, Proud. The band will be touring in support of Big D and the Kids Table. Read more HAVE NOTS U.S. TOUR DATES IN SUPPORT OF BIG D AND THE … Read more