New Music Video - "Beauty in Tragedy" by August Burns Red

>> After releasing Rescue and Restore over a year ago, August Burns Red is still promoting their fifth full length in all the right ways. Today, the Lancaster, Pennsylvania metalcore aficionados released a music video for the song 'Beauty in Tragedy', their third video off of Rescue and Restore. You can watch the video below. >>...

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Dates Announced For The First Topshelf Records Tour

>> Starting in September, 4 bands will head out on the first ever Topshelf Records Tour -- and it's about damn time! A Great Big Pile Of Leaves will headline this first TSR tour with support from label mates Diamond Youth, Prawn, and Field Mouse.  Check out the full list of dates below, and visit topshelfrecords.com/tsrtour for ticket information. >>...

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Album Review: 'Go Down in History' by Four Year Strong

>> After a not-so-successful rock album and a short hiatus, heavy bearded Massachusetts pop-punkers, Four Year Strong, have returned with a five song EP entitled Go Down in History that will win over new fans and bring back wayward followers who have been wandering aimlessly since 2011. Their last full length, In Some Way, Shape,...

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Warped Interview: Captain Capa on Long Island

>> For the past 4 years, I have attended the Vans Warped Tour as press and conducted some really great interviews with talented and down to earth musicians. This year, however, I attended Warped Tour as a fan.  No press pass, no obligations.  I was actually able to watch full sets, see friends, and take a minute to sit down if I needed...

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"Weird Al" Releases A New Album and 8 Videos

>> Attention all parody fans, people in need of a laugh, and people with nothing else better to do!: "Weird Al" is back with a new album, titled Mandatory Fun, and 8 new music videos to go with it. Yep, I have 8 brand new music videos, and I’ll be premiering one EVERY SINGLE DAY starting July 14! #8videos8days #MandatoryFun — Al Yankovic...

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New Music Video: "Just One Of The Guys" by Jenny Lewis

>> Apparently I missed the boat on Jenny Lewis, but I managed to catch the wave trailing after it and I'm sure glad I did.  Jenny Lewis was a founding member of indie rock band Rilo Kiley, and went on to work with The Postal Service, Cursive, and more along the way.  Now, Jenny is going the solo route and has been doing so for...

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Catch Patent Pending on the American Meltdown Tour

>> My friends in Patent Pending are hitting the road once again! The band will kick off the American Meltdown Tour in a few days starting with a show in Toledo, OH on July 10th.  Check out the dates and the excellent tour poster below, and catch a show if you can! >> Not in the US?  Patent Pending will be hitting...

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New Music Video: "We Are Done" by The Madden Brothers

>> Guess who's back? Benji and Joel Madden, famous for their time in Good Charlotte, are making music together again! The two appropriately now go by The Madden Brothers and have released a music video for their first single, "We Are Done."  The single comes from the band's upcoming album, Greetings From California, which will be released...

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New Music Video: "Celestial Fires" by Night Verses

>> NY/CA based Night Verses just released a music video for "Celestial Fires," a track from the band's 2013 album Lift Your Existence.  This band is one of my favorites to see live, and the intensity and raw energy of their stage presence definitely comes through in this video.  If you need something equally heavy and melodic,...

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Feature: dale Release New Single "Stain"

>> Self-proclaimed "Psychiatric Punk-Pop" band dale just released their latest single, "Stain."  This track is the band's follow-up to their love, dale EP released earlier this year.  "Stain" is a smooth rock song laced with emotion. It has a soft tone but keeps you listening with various addictive elements scattered throughout. >>...

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