News: Huffington Post feature on Circa Survive
The Huffington Post recently posted a feature article on Circa Survive, covering their new release, and years of substance abuse by singer, Anthony Green. The article is a great look at a different side of one of the most prolific post-hardcore bands of the past decade. I could go on, but I am better off leaving this one to HuffPost.
Read MoreNews: La Dispute & Title Fight announce tour
La Dispute and Title Fight have announced a short spring run for 2015 with support from Hotelier. They will be hitting the east coast along with a few Midwest dates. The tour includes a stop at the gorgeous Howard Theater in DC on March 25th.
3/21 – Houston, TX @ Fitzgerald’s
3/23 – Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
3/24 – Carrboro, NC @ Cat’s Cradle
3/25 – Washington D.C. @ Howard Theater
3/26 – Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer
3/27 – New York, NY @ Webster Hall
3/29 – Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club
3/31 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Altar Bar
4/01 – Toronto, ON @ Phoenix Theatre
4/03 – Pontiac, MI @ The Crofoot
4/05 – Chicago, IL @ The Metro
News: Modest Mouse confirm new album in 2015
After teasing new music on their Instagram with a picture of a record labeled “Lampshades on Fire”, a representative from Epic Records has confirmed that Modest Mouse will be releasing a new record during the first quarter of 2015. This will be their first release since 2007.
In the meantime, the aforementioned single, “Lampshades on Fire” will be making its radio debut on December 15th.
Read MoreNews: Dance Gavin Dance finish recording 7th studio album
Dance Gavin Dance have announced that they have finished recording their 7th album, the follow up to the critically acclaimed (especially by me), Acceptance Speech. No word on a release date yet, but I can assure you that I’ll be waiting quite impatiently for this one. If Acceptance Speech is any benchmark, DGD7 is sure to be one of the albums to watch in 2015.
We will be sure to keep you updated on any news regarding this album as it becomes available.
Read MoreNews: Thomas Erak Leaves Chiodos
–Written by Michael Hogan
In some the most conflicting news of the day, Chiodos guitarist Thomas Erak announced via Twitter (see below) that he has left Chiodos in order to devote more attention to his recently resurrected former project, The Fall of Troy, and their highly anticipated upcoming album.
Hey guys, I have stepped down as the guitarist for Chiodos to focus on TFOT’s new album and home life. I wish those guys the best with all!
— Thomas Erak (@Thomas_of_Troy) December 10, 2014
The mind bogglingly technical and unconventional post-hardcore band announced their haitus back in 2010, leaving Erak free to join Chiodos in early 2013. In December of 2013, The Fall of Troy played a few reunion shows in Austin, TX. Since then, they have been hard at work on a self-released, free album, which we should be seeing a bit sooner now, thanks to Erak’s departure from Chiodos.
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AltFreq Weekend Planner (11/13-11/15)
–Written by Kevin Madert
This is the first in a segment we hope to run weekly for the good people of the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area. It’s nearly impossible to keep track of all the events going on in the area, so we’re here to let you know what’s happening in live music over the next few days. Watch out on Sunday for our “Weekly Planner,” where we’ll cover the remaining four days of the week. S/o to friend of the blog Jared Oppenheim for the solid suggestion.
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