Every song starts with a demo. Whether this means an acoustic voice memo recording or an experimental full-band track, this stage of the songwriting process is intended for fleshing out new ideas with complete vulnerability. L.S. Dunes is celebrating the spirit of demos with a stripped-down version of their song, “Old Wounds.” The release is a teaser for what’s to come in their upcoming collection, Lost Songs: Lines And Shapes. L.S. Dunes and Circa Survive vocalist Anthony Green croons without holding any emotion back from the listener. The haunting melody plays homage to the original arrangement but without the aggressive… Read more »
After the eagerly-anticipated release of their fifth studio album, The Jaws Of Life, earlier this year, and their triumphant co-headline run alongside The Used on the Creative Control Tour, Pierce The Veil is gearing up for yet another exhilarating adventure. The powerhouse trio will hit the road again this fall for The Jaws Of Life Tour with special guests L.S. Dunes, Dayseeker, and Destroy Boys joining them as direct support. The tour is set to kick off on November 4 in Sacramento, CA, blazing through cities and captivating audiences until December 8, when The Jaws Of Life Tour concludes in… Read more »
With a pivotal Presidential Election on the horizon tomorrow, Tuesday, November 5, Frank Iero—renowned guitarist of My Chemical Romance, L.S. Dunes, and various solo projects—has officially endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris in her bid to become the next President of the United States. In an emotionally powerful post on Instagram, Iero shares, “these are very uncertain and scary times in our world. i have been traveling the country for a long time and lately the one thing i have seen all too much of is people looking to piss off the other side by any means necessary. in my opinion… Read more »
Less than a week ago, Boys Like Girls took to social media to report that they would be hopping on the When We Were Young Festival 2024 roster. The band will be filling in for The All-American Rejects who dropped off the fest earlier in the month due to a “management change within the WWWY operation.” Fittingly, they walked on stage to AAR’s “Dirty Little Secret.” Opening with “Love Drunk,” they are playing their iconic hits such as “The Great Escape” and “Heels Over Head.” In an Instagram statement, Boys Like Girls shared, “It’s our greatest honor to play any… Read more »
Returning to the When We Were Young stage, Simple Plan has once again put on an infectiously memorable performance in Las Vegas, NV. Much like their performance during last year’s festival, the pop-punk mainstays welcomed a star-studded cast of performers (Derek Sanders of Mayday Parade, Derek DiScanio of State Champs, Jenna McDougall of Tonight Alive, Martin Johnson of Boys Like Girls, and Travis Clark of We The Kings ) to the stage for “I’m Just A Kid.” Check out Simple Plan’s performance below. Simple Plan will take to the Pink Stage again tomorrow at 4:10 PM local time. Check out… Read more »
Following the release of their hypnotizing single “Fatal Deluxe” in September, L.S. Dunes has shared that this is just one track from their forthcoming album, Violet. This Will Yip-produced record will feature 10 tracks and arrives on January 31 via Fantasy Records. Secure your pre-orders here. Alongside the band’s thrilling album announcement, the Past Lives artists revealed the brand-new single and accompanying music video for “Machines.” Check out the track below. Travis Stever, who is also known for being the guitarist of Coheed And Cambria, shares, “’Violet’ is a sonic journey into the depths of every band member of L.S.… Read more »
Putting my journalist hat aside for just a moment: L.S. Dunes are one of the coolest fucking bands in the alternative space right now. Hat back on—ahead of their performance at Riot Fest this weekend, the Anthony Green-fronted supergroup has unleashed a hypnotizing new single, “Fatal Deluxe.” As the instrumentation ebbs and flows in a dynamic formula, shifting between moments of muted intensity and explosive energy, Green’s vocals are the heart of the track. His mesmerizing croons wrap each line in a dizzying warmth while his raspy shrieks pierce through the arrangement with force. “In my opinion, ‘Fatal Deluxe’ marks… Read more »
After sharing news of their fall North American tour, Rise Against has officially announced support for their upcoming performance dates. L.S. Dunes, Microwave, Cloud Nothings, and Spiritual Cramp will join the legendary punk rockers on select dates. The tour kicks off on October 14 at The Fillmore in Denver and wraps up on November 22 at The Sound in Del Mar, California. “We can’t wait to head out this fall with some old friends and new friends,” Rise Against shares in a press release. “Since we’ll be playing some venues we haven’t played in a while, we thought we’d also… Read more »
L.S. Dunes is celebrating Pride Month in style, literally. The band revealed the design for their rainbow logo T-shirt. All profits from the merch item will directly benefit The Trevor Project, a nonprofit organization focused on suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth. You can pre-order their charity black T-shirt for $40. The merch is expected to start shipping around July 19. So, make sure to head to the L.S. Dunes merch store to support a band you love and a cause you care about. On top of sharing the charity T-shirt design, the group is… Read more »
L.S. Dunes fans based in Europe: Your time to see the modern rock quintet is coming soon. The band recently announced they added a few more club dates in between their large festival appearances at Slam Dunk Festival and Rock Am Ring. “Wanted to play some shows while we’re over in the UK and Europe,” the band wrote on Instagram. “Antwerp, Utrecht, Zurich and Milan we are headed your way.” Additionally, fans will hopefully be able to hear the band’s newest single, “How Dare You,” which was released on Valentine’s Day. The new offering is nearly four minutes of pure… Read more »
