News: World-Renowned Fabric Nightclub In Danger Of Closure Over Drug-Related Deaths
–Written by Kevin Madert
London’s decade-plus nightlife gem Fabric – the club twice voted best in the world by DJ Magazine – is facing the potential of closing its doors over four drug-related deaths, including two in the last three months. Via The Independent:
Read More“The Metropolitan police has filed papers detailing the “unacceptable number of deaths and near death incidents at the venue.” Police Constable Steven Harrington stated in the papers that “in the last three years, there have been eight incidents of patrons collapsing at the venue having taken illegal substances/drugs,” including MDMA. “Four of these incidents resulted in the near death of the victims and four have resulted, unfortunately, in the death of the victims,” he wrote.
News: In Flames, All That Remains Announce “Charming America” Tour
–Written by Kevin Madert
After announcing the release of their seventh studio effort in November – The Order Of Things, due out February 25 via Razor & Tie – Massachusetts metalcore outfit All That Remains have revealed their touring plans for the early months of 2015. They’ll be heading out on the road with Swedish metal act In Flames. Opening duties will be handled by Wovenwar (a side project featuring members of As I Lay Dying and Oh, Sleeper).
News: Buku Announces Initial Artist Lineup
–Written by Kevin Madert
And the lineup announcements roll on; Buku Music + Art Project (taking place March 13 and 14 in New Orleans) dropped their initial artist list today. As expected, it’s a healthy mix of electronica (Bassnectar, Gramatik, Odesza), hip-hop (A$AP Rocky, Run The Jewels, Yung Lean & Sad Boys) and indie galore (Passion Pit, TV On The Radio, Portugal. The Man).
We’ve certainly got a few questions – what exactly does the “live” addendum to Porter Robinson entail? And why would the festival book both him and Passion Pit, when the former has essentially become a non-self-aware clone of the latter? – but we have months to debate and discuss. Be sure to head over to the Buku website for all the latest info – or at least to scope their insane art design.
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News: Summer Camp Announces First Round of 2015 Artists
–Written by Kevin Madert
Here at AltFreq we firmly believe it’s never too early to start planning for festival season. The fine folks in charge of Summer Camp – set to celebrate its 15th iteration May 22-25 in Chillecothe, Illinois – feel much the same; they’ve just released their tier one lineup and tickets are already on sale.
For those familiar with Summer Camp many of the artists will come as no surprise, although five sets of both moe. and Umphrey’s McGee is wonderfully absurd news. Other highlights include Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, John Butler Trio, and Probcause. Check the full list below and head on over to the Summer Camp website for all the latest information.
Read MoreNews: Lights & Motion single, “Reborn”
In today’s post-rock news Swedish producer/composer Christoffer Franzén – aka Lights & Motion – has premiered “Reborn,” the first single off of this highly anticipated album Chronicle, which is set for worldwide release through Deep Elm Records on January 13th. In true Lights & Motion fashion, “Reborn” is a bright, cinematic masterpiece of post-rock.
Chronicle is the follow up to one of the most highly acclaimed post-rock albums of 2013, Save Your Heart. In the interim Franzén has also contributed to cinematic trailers (including films Lone Survivor and Homefront) and several commercials.
Read MoreNews: Gaslight Anthem announce spring tour
The Gaslight Anthem will be embarking on a spring tour covering the eastern United States and Western Canada with Northcote in tow for support, and The Scandals and Sammy Kay on select dates. Check out the dates below!
Feb 27 :: Providence :: Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel
Feb 28 :: New York :: Terminal 5
Mar 2 :: Baltimore :: Rams Head Live
Mar 3 :: Richmond :: The National
Mar 4 :: Raleigh :: Lincoln Theater Raleigh
Mar 6 :: Charleston :: Music Farm
Mar 9 :: Louisville :: Headliners Music Hall
Mar 11 :: Cleveland :: House of Blues Cleveland
Mar 12 :: Milwaukee:: Pabst / Riverside / Turner Hall
Mar 13 :: Minneapolis :: First Avenue & 7th St Entry
Mar 14 :: Winnipeg :: Burton Cummings Theatre
Mar 16 :: Edmonton :: Union Hall
Mar 17 :: Calgary :: Macewan Hall
Mar 19 :: Vancouver :: The Commodore Ballroom
Mar 20 :: Seattle :: Showbox at The Market
Mar 21 :: Portland :: Wonder Ballroom
Mar 23 :: Salt Lake City :: The Complex
Mar 24 :: Denver :: The Ogden Theatre
Mar 26 :: St. Louis :: The Ready Room
Mar 27 :: Indianapolis :: Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
Mar 28 :: Columbus :: Newport Music Hall