Slam Dunk 2012 Lineup

Several artists for the Slam Dunk Festival have been announced. All Time Low, Four Year Strong, The Early November, The Wonder Years, Streetlight Manifesto, and others will be performing at the UK festival in May.

I See Stars Filthy February Tour

I See Stars announces dates for the Filthy February Pt. 1 Tour with For All Those Sleeping, Get Scared, At the Skyline, Upon the Dawning. 

Air Dubai Signs to Hopeless Records

Air Dubai has signed to Hopeless Records. Read an interview with Jon Shockness conducted by Alternative Press here.

Pete Wentz to Release Novel

Pete Wentz (Fall Out Boy) is releasing a novel under MTV Books. Co-written with James Montgomery, Gray: A Novel is due out 2/26/2013.

The Killers Video Directed by Tim Burton

The Killers have released music video for "Here With Me" from Battle Born. The video is directed by Tim Burton and features Winona Ryder.

Hot Water Music Live Album

Hot Water Music has teamed up with No Idea Records to release Live In Chicago. Due out January 15, the 2CD + DVD or 3 LP set was recorded at the Metro in Chicago in February of 2008.

LP / CD TRACK LISTING:

1. A Flight and a Crash
2. Remedy
3. Wayfarer
4. Trusty Chords
5. Jack of All Trades
6. Rooftops
7. End of a Gun
8. Better Sense
9. Kill The Night
10. Instrumental
11. Free Radio Gainesville
12. Giver
13. All Heads Down
14. Moonpies for Misfits
15. God Deciding
16. I Was on a Mountain
17. No Division
18. Just Don't Say You Lost It
19. Old Rules*
20. Swinger
21. Our Own Way
22. Choked and Separated
23. Manual
24. Paper Thin
25. Turnstile
26. 220 Years
27. The Sense
28. Alachua
29. Position
30. Hard To Know


DVD TRACK LISTING:
1. Alachua
2. Remedy
3. Wayfarer
4. Trusty Chords
5. Better Sense
6. Rooftops
7. End of a Gun
8. Giver
9. Free Radio Gainesville
10. All Heads Down
11. Moonpies for Misfits
12. A Flight and a Crash
13. God Deciding
14. Poison
15. Swinger
16. Our Own Way
17. Kill the Night
18. Choked and Separated
19. Turnstile
20. Manual
21. 220 Years
22. Paper Thin
23. Position
24. Hard to Know

Andrew McMahon UK Tour

Andrew McMahon (Jack's Mannequin, Something Corporate) has announced a solo tour in the UK.

Dropkick Murphys UK Tour

Dropkick Murphys will tour the UK with openers Teenage Bottlerocket. Find dates here.

Fun Fun Fun Fest 2013 Dates

Fun Fun Fun Fest dates have been announced for next year. The concert will take place from Nov. 8-10 at Auditorium Shores in Austin, TX.

This Wild Life to Release Acoustic Song

This Wild Life to release an acoustic song and video the day after Christmas.

Two New Songs by The National

Head over to AbsolutePunk to see The National perform two new songs at their "All Tomorrow Parties" set. See it here.

Alan Day- "Christmas is Here to Stay"

Alan Day of Four Year Strong has released a Christmas song, "Christmas is Here to Stay." The song is free on bandcamp but if you choose to pay for the track, the money will be donated to charity. Find it here. 

William Beckett's "Walk The Talk" for $1

Get William Beckett's Walk The Talk EP for only $1 until midnight. Find it here.

Review Jamestown Story's New Album For Free Songs

Rate and Review Jamestown Story's new album, Show Me Tomorrow, and you can get 2 free cover songs.

Members of Person L Release Side Project

Brian Medlin, Charles Schneider, and Nate Vaeth of Person L release their first self-titled full length under the name Brian Medlin & The Elk Band. Stream it here. 

Free He Is We Download

Get a free download of He Is We's cover of Rihanna's "Diamonds." Find it here.

Imagine Dragons- "Radioactive" Video

Imagine Dragons released a video for "Radioactive."

Soundtrack to HBO's "Girls"

If you have watched the HBO show Girls, you may have noticed a fiar bit of good music coming from your TV. An unreleased fun. song, perhaps? If this is the case then check out Fueled by Ramen's upcoming release of Girls – Volume 1: Music From The HBO Original Series which features both a standard and deluxe edition.
On the standard edition:
Robyn – Dancing On My Own
fun. – Sight Of The Sun
Harper Simon – Wishes And Stars
Santigold – Girls
White Sea – Overdrawn
Grouplove – Everyone’s Gonna Get High
Icona Pop – I Love It
The Echo-Friendly – Same Mistake
Belle & Sebastian – I Don’t Love Anyone
Fleet Foxes – Montezuma
Oh Land – White Nights
The Vaccines – Wreckin’ Bar (Ra Ra Ra)
Lia Ices – Love Is Won
Michael Penn – On Your Way

The Delux edition also includes:
Tegan & Sara – Fool To Cry
The Troggs – With A Girl Like You
Generationals – Yours Forever

A Rocket to the Moon- "Ever Enough"

Idolator premiers A Rocket to the Moon's new song, "Ever Enough."

Hear it here.

Grohl to Record Drums with Queens of the Stone Age

Read an interview with David Grohl by CBS FM. Noteworthy news- Grohl says he will be recording drums with Queens of the Stone Age but will not be touring with them.

Read it here.

The Cab Cancel Shows

The Cab has been forced to cancel upcoming events due to a need for vocal rest. Read a statemnt form the band below.

"Fans, Family, and Friends...

This is definitely not an easy thing to write. Over the past year, well technically over the past six or so... we have been touring almost nonstop. In between tours I have been singing and writing for other artists giving myself almost no off time. A few days ago I went to see the country's leading voice doctor in Boston, and he has ordered me to not sing for a bit. I just need a break. We have been working so hard for so long that my vocal chords are just tired. I have to rest my singing voice so I don't experience more serious problems in the future. I have been pretty upset about this because I hate feeling like I'm letting people down, but I know in my soul that resting will be better for my career and The Cab long term.

Playing with One Republic has always been a dream of mine. But in order to do that, I have to stop trying to be the hero and let myself rest. We are forced to cancel this week's show with One Republic as well as a few other upcoming events. However, we will still be flying out to all of the radio shows to play what we can, and to hug you all and to spend time with you. My voice may need rest but I won't let that stop me from flying around the country to see our fans. I love you guys with all of my heart and I am so sorry to have to cancel the show this week. I love you all and am looking forward to seeing you soon.

-Alexander DeLeon and The CAB"

This Wild Life Stream EPs

Stream Heart Flip (EP) and Pop Shove It (EP) at This Wild Life's new website. Hear it here. 

The Jealous Sound Sign to Rise Records

The Jealous Sound announced that they have signed to Rise Records.

According to AbsolutePunk, the band will re-release A Gentle Reminder on 2/5. The re-release will have four bonus tracks including one new song.

Stream "This Is Where It Starts" below.

Stream New Boys Like Girls Album

Stream Boys Like Girls' new album, Crazy World, for a limited time on AOL Listening Party. Hear it here.

Sum 41 Tour Video Episode 6

Sum 41 has posted episode 6 of their Does This Look Infected? ten-year anniversary tour update. View the other episodes here. Check for dates in your area here. 

The Wonder Years to Tour in March

The Wonder Years will be hitting the road this March with Fireworks, Hostage Calm, and Misser.

3/8 - The Stony Pony  Asbury, Park, NJ

3/9 - The Met Cafe     Pawtucket, RI

3/10 - Upstate Concert Hall   Clifton Park, NY

3/12 - The Basement  Columbus, OH

3/13 - The Irving Theater  Indianapolis, IN

3/14 - The Pyramid Scheme   Grand Rapids, MI

3/15 - Turner Hall  Milwaukee, WI

3/16 - Fitz’ Spare Keys   Elmhurst, IL

3/18 - The Aquarium  Fargo, ND

3/19 - Sokol Underground   Omaha, NE

3/20 - Firebird   St. Louis, MO

3/21 - Downtown Music Hall   Little Rock, AR

3/22 - Zydeco  Birmingham, AL

3/23 - Roc Bar  Jacksonville, FL

3/25 - The Soapbox Laundrolounge  Wilmington, NC

3/26 - Kingdom  Richmond, VA

3/27 - Empire   West Springfield, VA

3/29 - Harmony Grange  Wilmington, DE

Blink-182: "Boxing Day"

Over the weekend Blink-182 diehards got a holiday surprise from the band as they streamed a new song, "Boxing Day," in advance of their Dec. 18 EP release. Although it is a slower, more emotionally based song, "Boxing Day" has drawn mixed reviews with some comparing its sound to Smash Mouth's "All Star." Check out the song below and tell us what you think.

Yellowcard Awakening Video Out Monday

MTV Buzzworthy will premier Yellowcard's new animated music video for "Awakening" on 12/10 at 6am EST.

Gerard Way- "Zero Zero"

Gerard Way posts new song under the name DannyTheStreet. Stream "Zero Zero" here.

Paramore Hurricane Sandy Relief

Paramore is selling sets of four prints for Hurricane Sandy relief. All proceeds will go to the American Red Cross.

Stream Alexisonfire EP

The new EP by Alexisonfire, Death Letter, can be streamed on Alter The Press!.

Hear it here.

Stream City and Colour

City and Colour released the two-track EP Covers, Pt. 2 the other day but you can stream it in full on Alter The Press!

Hear it here. 

States- "All I Want For Christmas Is You"

States post cover of Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You."

Lemuria Enter Studio

Buffalo based trio Lemuria has entered the studio with producer J. Robins. Record company Bridge Nine put out the following statement from bassist Max Gregor-

"We're excited to be heading into J Robbin's recently acquired studio in Baltimore, MD, to record a new full length for Bridge Nine. We've balanced out or busy lives over the past year with a number of songs that collectively create an atmosphere of distance and contemplation, while still reaching towards some of the band's catchier, energetic tendencies. We have some plans for a few guest appearances on this record, and also some new sounds and ideas to progress from Pebble." 

The post-punk band will be in the studio for ten days and then return at the end of January. 

 

Red City Radio/ Broadway Calls Tour

Red City Radio and Broadway Calls announce co-headlining tour for Jan/Feb. See dates below.

Free Every Avenue Song

Every Avenue has released a new song, "Making Up To Do," as a free download (if you sign up for their newsleter). The band is currently on their final tour, the Last Call Tour. Catch them at one of the dates below.

Download the song here.

Stream Jamestown Story's Christmas Album

Jamestown Story has put a Christmas album up on PureVolume. The ten track album features classics such as "Let it Snow" and "Silent Night."

Stream it here.

Yellowcard Back in Studio

Yellowcard is back in the studio. No word yet on what they're working on. See their message here.

fun. Nominated for Six Grammys

fun. are nominated for 6 Grammy's including:

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Record of the Year

Album of the Year

Best New Artist

Song of the Year

Best Pop/Duo Performance

Best Pop Vocal Album

Jeff Bhasker, who produced fun.'s Some Nights, is nominated for Producer of the Year, Non Classical

 

The Maine- "One Pack of Smokes"

The Maine releases hidden track from Pioneer. Listen to "One Pack of Smokes" below.

Terrible Things Stream EP

Stream the new EP by Terrible Things. Pre-Transmission due out next Tuesday, 12/11.

This Century- "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"

This Century release of cover of "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas."

Green Day Trailer for ¡Tré!

Green Day has released a new trailer for the 12/11 release of ¡Tré!. 

Glamour Kills Free Holiday Sampler

Glamour Kills releases a free holiday sampler featuring songs by:

The Wonder Years----Hit the Lights----Matchbook Romance

With the Punches----Brian Marquis----Make Me Famous

Anadivine----Second to Last----State Champs

This Time Next Year----The American Scene----BellWeather

Stickup Kid----Visions----Nightmares for a Week

Sworn In----Class of '92----The Dangerous Summer

Set Your Goals----Even Camera Lie----Get Scared

A Loss For Words----Young Statues----Famous Last Words

Just Surrender----I Call Fives----Troubled Coast

Kid Jerusalem----I Am King

Download the sampler here. 

Gaslight Anthem on Conan

The Gaslight Anthem to play on Conan tonight at 11pm

FIDLAR- "Gimme Something"

FIDLAR release new song off their upcoming 1/22 album. "Gimme Something" can be heard over at Rolling Stone. 

Macbeth Free Compilation Download

For their ten year anniversary, Macbeth is giving away a free compilation download and a chance to win a guitar signed by Tom DeLonge. The download includes songs from bands such as Angels and Airwaves, Twin Atlantic, Balance and Composure, and The Royalty. You can enter the contest until 12/31/12. 

Go here to enter the contest and download the compilation. 

Mayday Parade Cover Oasis

Mayday Parade covered Oasis's "Don't Look Back in Anger" for Glamour Kills' 90s Covers series.

Pentimento Acoustic Video

Property of Zack posts video of Pentimento performing an acoustic version of "Unless."

Jamestown Story- "Scarred"

Jamestown Story release the first song off their upcoming 12/12 release of Show Me Tomorrow. Stream "Scarred" here.

Bouncing Souls UK Tour

The Bouncing Souls announce UK tour with Cheap Girls and Luther. Look up dates here.

Warped Roadies Airs Friday

Warped Roadies, which takes you behind the scenes with the Warped Tour Road crew, premiers 12/7 on Fuse. The episode will also make the first band announcement for Warped Tour 2013.

The Royalty Song on The Challenge

Tonight's episode of MTV's The Challenge Battle of the Seasons will feature "Say the Word" by The Royalty off their May release Lovers.

Craig Owens "Paradise" Video

Yesterday, MTV Buzzworthy premiered Craig Owens video for his Pop Goes Punk 5 cover of Coldplay's "Paradise." View it here. 

Hundredth EP and Tour

Hundredth have entered the studio with producers Bill Stevenson and Jason Livermore to record a double EP, Revolt/Resist. The first EP, Revolt should be out this spring.

Hundredth have also announced a new tour with Every Time I Die, The Acacia Strain, Vanna, and No Bragging Rights. For dates go here.

All Time Low Set

See a pro-filmed, 5-song set by All Time Low courtesy of Walmart and Axe. Filmed in Brooklyn, the set includes "The Reckless and the Brave," "For Baltimore," "Somewhere In Neverland," "Weightless," and "Dear Maria, Count Me In." Check out an interview with the band afterwards. View it here.

fun. Streams Holiday Song

fun. streams holiday song "Sleigh Ride." Hear it here.

Truth or Consequence to stream song

Brooks Betts and Jeremy Lenzo of Mayday Parade have started a side project entitled Truth Or Consequence. Their first song, "She Smiles," streams on absolute punk on 12/3.

Caleb Shomo New Side Project

Caleb Shomo, frontman for Attack Attack!, starts a new side project called Noise.

Boys Like Girls to Stream Songs

Boys Like Girls will be streaming a new song off of Crazy World every day until the album release on 12/11. Check their website for updates.

Villagers Music Video- "Nothing Arrived"

Villagers release music video for "Nothing Arrived" off their upcoming album Awayland (1/14/13).

Saves the Day to Work On New Album

Saves the Day is starting to make their 8th studio album and thier asking for the fans help. However, unlike most times a band raises money for a project, this time fans will be getting returns beyond getting to hear a new album. Amongst other things, people who pledge will get a free download of Saves the Day's new demo, "Ain't No Kind of Love," as well as the full album download before the album is released. On top of that, Saves the Day is working on creating other cool products and experiences beyond t-shirts and downloads. These could include anything form recording a cover for you to playing a show at your house.

After they hit their goal, the band will donate a portion of what they earn beyond that goal to Occupy Sandy (5% beyond the goal) and Doctors Without Borders (also 5% beyond the goal).

Saves the Day will be entering the studio in Feburary and hope to have the album out by the summer.

Check out the project here.

"Gangnam Style" is Most Watched Youtube Video

According to Reuter's, "Gangnam Style" by PSY is now the most watched YouTube video of all time with 809 million views. Read the full article here.

Details on Green Day's ¡Quatro!

AbsolutePunk posted details on the upcoming Green Day DVD, ¡Quatro!. 

"Reprise Records' Green Day today announced they would premiere highlights from their documentary ¡Quatro! on VH1. ¡Quatro! pulls back the curtain and takes fans inside the world of Green Day, from the various spontaneous live performances in select cities across the U.S. to the chronicling of their creative process while conceptualizing and recording their current trilogy of albums: Green Day ¡Uno!, Green Day ¡Dos!, Green Day ¡Tré!. ¡Quatro! will premiere on VH1 on Wednesday, November 28th, followed by airings on MTV2 during 120 Minutes on November 30th and on Palladia the same day. ¡Quatro! is directed by Tim Wheeler and produced by Tim Lynch for Farm League.

"Over the last year while we were recording our trilogy, we posted multiple clips every week so fans can see parts of the recording process of ¡Uno! ¡Dos! ¡Tré!," said Green Day's Mike Dirnt. "¡Quatro! brings our fans one step closer by giving them even more access and revealing what it was like for us to make these records."

The full length version of ¡Quatro! will be released in 2013."

New My Chemical Romance Songs

Back in September, My Chemical Romance released a statement stating that:

"Beginning in October we will be releasing 2 songs a month for 5 months. 10 songs in total from the Conventional Weapons sessions we did back in 2009. We hope you enjoy these time capsules, and that they may shed a little more light on how and where Danger Days came from, and maybe even where the future of MCR might be heading. It was the best of times, it was the worst of times...and now it is finally time to lift the veil on Conventional Weapons."

 -Frank Iero

This months releases are "Ambulance" and "Gun."

Jason Hale to leave Chiodos

Jason Hale, the guitarist from Chiodos, announced on Friday that he would be leaving the band. Hale's twitter announcement can be read below but the rest of the band have not released a statement on the matter.

Coldplay Tour Hiatus

"This is the last big show for three years or so," Chris Martin of Coldplay told a Brisbane, Australia audience on Wednesday night, according to Billboard. Although the band has shows booked through December, there are not scheduled performances after that date. Martin released no comment on why the band is choosing to take a break.

The Maine DVD Documentary

Rude Records will be releasing The Maine's DVD, Anthem For A Dying Breed, on 12/6. The production schedule was pushed back by a week since the New Jersey based manufacturing company experienced problems from Hurricane Sandy.

City and Colour Album Finished Recording

Dallas Green (City and Colour) has finished recording his latest album. Green heads out on tour with Alexisonfire in early December for their farewell tour.