Self described as a science fiction/indie rock band, Long Island’s This Good Robot are making a statement through both their sound and their presence. The latest material to find its way to “the shelves†from the act is The Light Is Taking Me To Pieces, slated for release on April 10th.
Forget everything you know about Danny Worsnop. With his new project, We Are Harlot, the group resurrects classic rock in their debut album, creating a style that’s rock ‘n’ roll meets 80s hair metal with a dose of alternative country rock.
In 1919 four film industry pioneers formed United Artists. Chaplin, Pickford, Fairbanks, and Griffith decided they had had enough of non-artists working with their art and they took control of their careers. It’s hard to believe, but it’s been almost 100 years since then, but something similar is bubbling up in the music industry. Meet Tidal, Jay-Z’s new streaming service. He has given 16 notable names (and maybe more) equity in his new company to join him in his streaming revolution. Maybe you’ve heard of some of these people? Kayne… Madonna… Two punks named Daft. First, let’s all thank Jay-Z… Read more »
Fireworks have announced a two-part summer tour with Turnover, Sorority Noise, Dry Jacket, and Weatherbox. The tour kicks off May 27th and runs through late August.
Thursday, March 19th I flew into South by Southwest this afternoon. Tonight, I strode 6th Street. amid the scene here in Austin. I felt a tension between, and within, the musicians, attendees, and the city. The dichotomy is an inclination toward indie values, opposed by the gravitation of commercialism. I realize this as I happen on IFC’s Fairgrounds, which features a music stage, interactive attractions such as a Velcro wall, and food trucks and a beer stand. It’s like a festival within a festival and it is a microcosm of SXSW. It’s an insular fantasy realm manifested by marketers and… Read more »
UK festival Slam Dunk has announced its final lineup for this year, with new additions Set It Off, Cartel, Moose Blood, and more.
Third Eye Blind and Dashboard Confessional have announced a co-headlining North American tour this summer.
Travis Barker Did A Thing And I’m Happy About It This will be the thrilling sequel to the book series I decided to start last week. But no, Travis deserves all the candy and flowers in the world for finally saying what we’ve all been thinking… Tom Delonge uses pro-tools and needs to grow a pair and quit. Beyond that, Travis’s interview with Alternative Nation was a thrilling, and exciting look into the future of Blink-182, hopefully with Matt Skiba, and what he’s doing on the side. I think this new Blink album is going to be one of their… Read more »
Copeland will be embarking on their first US headlining tour since the band’s reunion last year. The 9-date run kicks off in Jacksonville, FL on April 29th, and wraps up in Lawrence, KS on May 31st.
Set It Off have announced their first European headlining tour with Decade and Brawlers. The tour kicks off in Glasgow on May 4th and runs through the end of the month.
