Less than twenty-four hours after announcing a limited vinyl reissue of their 2007 breakout album A Flair For The Dramatic, Pierce The Veil—in partnership with Equal Vision Records—has officially sold out all 2,000 copies vinyl copies. Originally released on June 26, 2007, just weeks after signing with Equal Vision earlier that spring, A Flair For The Dramatic arrived at an essential moment in the early-to-mid 2000s emo/post-hardcore surge. The record introduced the band’s signature blend of theatrics and frontman Vic Fuentes’ emotional intensity, anchored by standout tracks like “Chemical Kids And Mechanical Brides,” “Yeah Boy And Doll Face,” and “I’d… Read more »
Lexington, Kentucky-based alternative act Picturesque has officially shared their 5-track EP, I Hope You Hate It, out now via Equal Vision Records. Ahead of the full record release, the quartet dropped single “Everything’s Just Fine.” Guitarist Zach Williamson shared of the EP, “This project is unlike any other record we have ever made or will ever make again. This project is not for our core audience. We have always wanted to hear our songs through this alternative lens. And contrary to the title of the EP, we are really excited to show it to the world.” Read more: Honey Revenge… Read more »
Following a handful of singles, Bayside vocalist Anthony Raneri has released his alt-country solo EP, Everyday Royalty, via Equal Vision Records. In addition to the arrival of his 7-track collection, Raneri has also unleashed the official music video for the focus track, “Over Time.” “Most of this record came from getting into a room with friends and working on songs for fun, then walking out with a lot of cool material without really even planning on it,” Raneri shares in a press release. “It reminded me of when I first started out and everything was 100 percent DIY—I was just… Read more »
Waterparks surprised fans yesterday evening by re-releasing Double Dare 2019 on their YouTube channel. The band previously released this re-recorded version of their 2016 album Double Dare after parting ways with Equal Vision Records in 2019 in order to gain ownership over these songs. The band did the same thing with their 2018 album Entertainment. Almost five years ago to the day, the band shared on social media, “WHAT COMES NEXT IS FOR US. TO FEEL LIKE WE ACTUALLY OWN OUR OLD MUSIC. BECAUSE WE DON’T. SOMEONE ELSE DOES. EVERYTHING YOU’RE ABOUT TO HEAR THIS WEEKEND (& LATER THIS WEEK… Read more »
Armor For Sleep made a grand return to the scene in July with their single “In Another Dream.” Now, they’re sharing another dazzling track and music video, “What A Beautiful World” via Equal Vision Records. In the song, they explore how to find silver linings in dark places. Lead vocalist Ben Jorgensen explains, “‘What A Beautiful World’ is a song about examining toxic relationships we often find ourselves in and how hard it can be to free ourselves from situations that we know, ultimately, are unhealthy for us.” Read more: 6 Most Anticipated Moments at When We Were Young Fest 2024 He continues, “At… Read more »
Following the announcement of his alt-country EP Everyday Royalty and the release of lead single “Bones,” Bayside vocalist Anthony Raneri is back with a new solo track, “High Road.” Raneri says of the new track, “’High Road’ is a song that I wrote a few years ago when I first started thinking of doing this record. Covid hit within the month and this song got kind of stuck without a home for a few years. Over those years, a few artists and labels were looking to buy it but in the end, I’m glad I decided to keep it for myself and… Read more »
Known mostly for his work in Bayside, Anthony Raneri has many talents when it comes to music. Alongside the release of his latest single, “Bones,” featuring Sam Tinnesz, Raneri announced the release date for his upcoming alt-country EP Everyday Royalty. Speaking about the upcoming record, Raneri says that making the EP allowed him to remember what it was like when he first started making music. “Most of this record came from getting into a room with friends and working on songs for fun, then walking out with a lot of cool material without really even planning on it,” he says.… Read more »
After celebrating their 2023 return EP Childhood Eyes with a Good Morning America performance of “The Places We’ll Go” alongside songstress Cassadee Pope earlier this week, Yellowcard is celebrating their legacy with a collaborative album with Hammock titled A Hopeful Sign. Marking the announcement of the collaborative release, which is set to arrive on February 9 via Equal Vision Records, Yellowcard has issued a freshly spun rendition of the group’s smash hit single, “Ocean Avenue.” In contrast to the energetic and fast-paced urgency of the original release, the collaborative version presents a more tranquil and dreamy ambiance brought to life… Read more »
Ahead of their Side Effects EP, House Parties is unleashing their brand-new track “Mid-Life Crisis” paired with trippy new visuals. The song follows their October release “Braindead,” a fiery track featuring the one and only Derek DiScanio of State Champs as a producer. In fact, he produced the whole House Parties Side Effects EP alongside Seth Henderson. If you loved “Braindead” or early 2023’s “CAUTIOUS,” you have to add “Mid-Life Crisis” to your playlist ASAP. Check out the new track below. Overall, the band details feeling stuck in time and overwhelmed, a common feeling for several Gen Z individuals. “This… Read more »
Today is a great day to discover your new favorite band. Texas-based House Parties is happy to make your acquaintance with their vivacious new single, “Braindead.” Marking their first release signed to Equal Vision Records, the pop-punk trio introduces themselves to the world through lively gang vocals, dynamic drum fills, and driving guitars that stay the course through the entire arrangement. It is a fiery anthem with the same tongue-in-cheek spirit as scene heavy-hitters like State Champs—and coincidentally, frontman Derek DiScanio is listed as a collaborator on the track. In a statement, House Parties shares the meaning behind the single… Read more »
