One of the most impressive bands we got to check out at CMJ this year was Austin, TX’s Quiet Company. We spoke with trombonist Cody Ackors and drummer Jef Weathers at the end of the week to talk about their CMJ experience, their plans for the next record, and their very brief career as the next big dubstep act.
Seaway’s debut album Hoser combines the best elements of pop punk, including earnest vocals and bright, catchy riffs, while still displaying enough diversity to hold its own.
Unconditional Arms is the instrumental side project of The American Scene’s guitarist Jeffrey Wright. They’ve recently partnered with the fantastic service NoiseTrade to release their album Kinship for free – you can grab it here. Fans of Godspeed You! Black Emperor, This Will Destroy You, and Explosions in the Sky should definitely check out this album. Wright said the following about Kinship: “Kinship” is an album that I have made as a gift to my newbown son, Owen. Everything on the album is a direct representation of some the fears, joys and miracles that come with creating another human… Read more »
Against Me! have announced the details for their new album Transgender Dysphoria Blues, to be released January 21.
Echosmith are young in every sense of the word, but don’t let their age mislead you – Echosmith pack one hell of a punch with their unique blend of pop-rock.
Never Shout Never will release The Xmas EP on November 25th. The EP features three classic cover songs and one original co-written and featuring Dia Frampton. The band will head out on a short tour in support of the EP with support from The Downtown Fiction and Nick Santino.
With The Light Under Closed Doors, The Swellers have settled into a sound that suits them perfectly for their most relatable release yet.
Long Island has always bred an iconic emo-punk sound, and Sainthood Reps continue to carry the torch of their contemporaries with their second full-length, Headswell.
Adam Lazzara (Taking Back Sunday), Anthony Raneri (Bayside), Chris Conley (Saves The Day), and Vinnie Caruana (I Am The Avalanche) are releasing an EP of solo work together. Click “read more” to view album art, tracklisting, and stream Raneri’s track, “String Me Along.”
The Canadian pop-punkers released their debut full-length today, entitled Hoser. Stream the record in full below!
