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Read MoreREVIEW: Hazing Over – Tunnel Vision EP
Hazing Over – Tunnel Vision EP Review A few weeks ago, Pittsburgh’s own Hazing Over released their second EP entitled “Tunnel Vision”, and since my several listens yesterday, I have indeed found myself stuck in a haze of disappointment and bewilderment. However, let it be known that the source of my disillusionment comes from the fact that it took me two weeks to actually give this 6 track ripper a...
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Read MoreNew Music Report – February 24, 2023
Man, what a week. We’ve got some huge new singles from August Burns Red featuring Spencer from Underoath, new music from Bodysnatcher and Ov Sulfur and then on the other end of the spectrum, a new album from Lucero and Manchester Orchestra. So a little something for everybody with a really diverse week. Now we’re getting into some of the full lengths I’ve really been looking forward to. I know Lucero is a...
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New Music Report – February 17, 2023
This week has been kind of weird, there really haven’t been a ton of notable full-length releases, SeeYouNextTuesday put out a new album, but as far as I’ve been tracking that’s been about it. That said, it doesn’t mean it hasn’t been a packed week for new music in general. Again, we’re in that point in the year where new releases are still rolling in, we start seeing more big name full-length releases...
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New Music Report – February 10, 2023
What a week for good music. Everything from Paramore coming back and putting out their first album in years to absolutely huge new singles from some of the best heavy bands in the game. To start things off, the new singles from Veil of Maya and Brand of Sacrifice are exactly as good as you would expect from such legendary bands, and with new albums likely on the horizon from both of them, there’s...
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New Music Report – February 3, 2023
Yet another week of the singles being more impactful than the albums themselves. There have been a few good albums this year, don’t get me wrong, but when you have weeks like this where both Currents and Invent Animate – two of the absolute best bands in the new age of metalcore – are putting out new music and hyping up their upcoming album releases, it’s hard for much of anything to beat that. If these...
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New Music Report – January 26, 2023
Kind of a diverse set of releases we’ve had this week, it’s been nice to see. There are a few very high profile releases like new singles from Fall Out Boy and August Burns Red, and some heavy hitters from Angelmaker, Unearth, See You Next Tuesday, and so on, which have all been fantastic. I’m actually very much looking forward to the new August Burns Red release. Generally speaking, they’ve been as...
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New Music Report – January 19, 2023
Things are starting to get moving now, we’ve got a couple releases trickling in that are worth listening to. But honestly, the big story is still all the new singles, and the album release dates that come along with it. Bands like Jesus Piece, The Ocean, City & Colour, and more all put out some very promising new singles this week, with announcements for albums coming in the next 2-3 months. Full of...
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New Music Report – January 13, 2023
Honestly, there still isn’t a ton to talk about this early in the year, but there has been some exciting news for coming music, and a few interesting releases that we’ve seen already. Of course, the big news this week is the new Periphery album announcement that came along with two incredible singles. That album should be a real highlight for the year, and with two singles already out, we should get some...
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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
Weekend Wind-Down No. 12: Anjunadeep
–Words and list by Kevin Madert
For every yin there is a yang. After warming it up with the upbeat side of Above & Beyond-purveyed music, I decided our wind-down should explore the deeper side of things. Enter Anjunabeats sub-label Anjunadeep, where the releases are more subdued and the focus placed on more progressive and varied styles. I tried to represent that breadth in these ten songs; “Neon Feel” is plenty funky, “Lost In You” and “Every Night” are deep and vocal, and “Gaff’s Eulogy” stands out as the only tune on the list that’s not steady beat at all.
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AltFreq Weekly Planner (12/14-12/17)
–Written by Kevin Madert
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 Thursdays for the “Weekend Planner” where we’ll cover the most important 72 hours of the week.
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Weekend Warm-Up No. 12: Anjunabeats
–Words and list by Kevin Madert
Few labels sport as much potential for warm-uppitude (copyright pending) as Anjunabeats. Founded and operated by Jono, Tony and Paavo of Above & Beyond and trading primarily in trance & progressive, the label has released hundreds of songs in its nearly 15 years of existence, so picking ten wasn’t easy. We don’t stray far from the build-release-build-release formula here, but that doesn’t mean there’s not diversity. From the stabbing riffs of “Bullet Catch” to the more traditional soaring synths on “Irufushi” and “Dreamcatcher,” there’s something for steady-beat lovers of all tastes.
Read MoreNews: 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
AltFreq Weekend Planner (12/11-12/13)
–Written by Kevin Madert
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 Sundays for our “Weekly Planner,” where we’ll cover the remaining four days of the week.
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