Nate Young (Anberlin), Tim McTague (Underoath) and Reed Murray (Marksmen) have started a new side-project called Carrollhood.
According to the trio’s blog: “Carrollhood is a project between 3 friends, Tim McTague, Nathan Young and Reed Murray. It’s about sharing music in hopes to inspire art as much as we can. Tampa is a small city with a lot to give. We thought it time to start making that potential come to reality. This is the main page where you will be able to keep up with what we have going on. Thanks for poking around.”
The band’s first song, ‘Remission’, can be downloaded for free here.
Popwrecker Scott Spychalski and Editor in Chief Joshua Hammond had a chance to rock out at Warped Tour in Bonner Springs, KS last Wednesday with cameras in tow. Check out their amazing shots from the festival. Click on any artist’s name for more information.
Rock and roll outfit Quietdrive of Minneapolis, MN, have taken to Kickstarter to fund their next album, which will be comprised of fan-picked cover songs. In 2006 Quietdrive released their debut record, When All That’s Left Is You on Epic records. Since then they’ve released 3 records, Deliverance, Close Your Eyes, and the 2011 self-titled record, Quietdrive. Releasing the last 3 records on their own label, Quietdrive has followed their own DIY ethics to continue the success of creating music for the last 8 years.
The band writes on their Kickstarter page: “For as long as Quietdrive has been a band, we’ve wanted those who love and support us to know our appreciation. Without your support, none of what we’ve been able to do would be possible. As a gift and a thank you, we would like to give you a record all your own. These songs will be for you and chosen by you. This truly is Your Record, and its simple to make it yours: donate 1 dollar and receive 1 vote toward any song of your choice. The more you donate–the more votes you will receive. Also, check out the exclusive packages that you can receive below–like posters, a documentary, shout out videos, and even an in-studio visit.”
Seattle indie-rock bandFences and Louisville, KY rocker Mansions will release a 7-inch split EP on Tuesday, July 26. Fences/Mansions – which boasts one new track from each artist – was recorded in April 2011 at Avast Studios in Seattle, WA – where both artists now live. Fences’ “Marketplace” and Mansions’ “On My Way” were recorded over the course of two days by Fences’ guitarist Jonny Warman and showcases a new song and some of the best aspects of each band.
The limited-edition 7″ will be available for purchase at select retail shops in Seattle, San Francisco, LA, Chicago and Louisville, as well on the bands’ websites and digitally through iTunes. Also in July, the bands are embarking on a 10-day tour in support of the disc, which will also be for sale at each tour stop. The trek will kick off on July 22nd at Seattle’s Capitol Hill Block Party and land in Chicago on August 7 at Chicago’s famed Lollapalooza.
“The first time I met Fences, it was clear that we needed to work together,” says Mansions’ Christopher Browder. “We both write bummer songs, and the bummed need to stick together. But the thing I love is that we both approach that type of music from a slightly different angle, which was even more clear in the studio together. While ‘Marketplace’ is a beautiful sigh of a song, my ‘On My Way’ is more like a bottle thrown on the floor in disgust. Our methods and sounds might be different, but it’s just two sides of the same coin. We’re both sad and pissed off, and that is worth celebrating.”
Fences and Mansions Tour:
Friday, July 22 – SEATTLE, WA @ Capitol Hill Block Party Main Stage
Tuesday, July 26 – Split 7″ RELEASE DAY & In-store performance @ Sonic Boom Records in SEATTLE, WA
Friday, July 29 – TACOMA, WA @ Hell’s Kitchen
Saturday, July 30 – SPOKANE, WA @ A Club
Sunday, July 31 – MISSOULA, MT @ Top Hat
Tuesday, August 2 – SIOUX FALLS, SD @ Latitude 44
Wednesday, August 3 – FARGO, ND @ Aquarium
Thursday, August 4 – MINNEAPOLIS, MN @ 7th St Entry
Friday, August 5 – MADISON, WI @ High Noon
Saturday, August 6 – CHICAGO, IL @ Reggie’s Rock Club (Official Lollapalooza After Party) w/Titus Andronicus
Sunday, August 7 – CHICAGO, IL @ Lollapalooza
Armed with fist-pumping energy and pop hooks sure to garner massive sing-a-longs, Chicago’s The Frantic are poised to bridge the gap between the punk of Rancid and the pop of Fall Out Boy. Below is a the official video for “Blackout Brigade,’ the newest single from their recently released self-titled EP.
Balance and Composure‘s latest effort, a full length debut “Separation,” has just been released in the States to critical acclaim through No Sleep Records. Kicking off this week (following the band’s recent US dates with Touche Amore and White Wives, and news of their first ever tour of Australia this August) the band will set out on a tour of Canada with label-mates La Dispute.
Now comes the news that the dynamic Pennsylvanian five piece will head out on yet another full tour of the US, this time joining artists Polar Bear Club for a string of dates stretching from September 1 through October 15 and including special guests Fireworks, Make Do And Mend, and Such Gold on select dates.
Sep 01 The Met Cafe - Pawtucket, RI #
Sep 02 The Loft @ The Chance - Poughkeepsie, NY #
Sep 03 First Unitarian Church - Philadelphia, PA #
Sep 04 Ottobar - Baltimore, MD #
Sep 06 Mad Hatter Club - Covington, KY #
Sep 07 The End - Nashville, TN #
Sep 08 The Masquerade - Atlanta, GA #
Sep 09 The Social - Orlando, FL #
Sep 10 Rocketown - Pompano Beach, FL #
Sep 11 The Orpheum - Tampa, FL #
Sep 13 Emo’s - Austin, TX #
Sep 14 Warehouse Live Studio - Houston, TX #
Sep 15 The Prophet Bar - Dallas, TX #
Sep 17 The Underground - Mesa, AZ #
Sep 18 Soma Sidestage - San Diego, CA #
Sep 21 Chain Reaction - Anaheim, CA #
Sep 22 Neighborhood Cafe - Fresno, CA
Sep 23 Oakland Metro Operahouse - Oakland, CA %
Sep 24 The Boardwalk - Orangevale, CA %
Sep 26 Hawthorne Theater - Portland, OR %
Sep 27 El Corazon - Seattle, WA %
Sep 28 The Venue - Boise, ID %
Sep 29 Kilby Court - Salt Lake City, UT %
Sep 30 Marquis Theatre - Denver, CO %
Oct 01 Jackpot Music Hall - Lawrence, KS %
Oct 02 Triple Rock Social Club - Minneapolis, MN %
Oct 04 The House Cafe - Dekalb, IL %
Oct 05 Beat Kitchen - Chicago, IL %
Oct 06 Magic Stick - Detroit, MI %
Oct 07 Grog Shop - Cleveland, OH %
Oct 08 Annex Wreckroom - Toronto, Canada %
Oct 09 Altar Bar - Pittsburgh, PA %
Oct 11 Asbury Lanes - Asbury Park, NJ %
Oct 12 Knitting Factory - Brooklyn, NY %
Oct 13 Middle East - Cambridge, MA %
Oct 14 Lost Horizon - Syracuse, NY %
Oct 15 Mohawk Place - Buffalo, NY %
Peter Wolf Crier‘s sophomore albumGarden of Arms, will be released on September 6 (September 5 in the UK). Shortly after that on September 23 the band will celebrate their new release with a party at the Cedar Cultural Center in their home town of Minneapolis, MN. The following day Peter Wolf Crier will embark on their first headlining UStour that will take them coast to coast through November.
“Right Away,” the first offering from Garden of Arms, has already received praise from Paste Magazine, My Old Kentucky Blog, Austin Town Hall and many others. Get the track right here: Download Peter Wolf Crier’s “Right Away”
Tour dates:
09/23 Minneapolis, MN- Cedar Cultural Center
09/24 Chicago, IL- Schubas
09/27 Cambridge, MA- The Middle East (Upstairs)
09/28 Philadelphia, PA- Kung Fu Necktie
09/29 Washington DC- Red Palace
09/30 New York, NY- Mercury Lounge
10/03 Chapel Hill, NC- Local 506
10/04 Atlanta, GA- Drunken Unicorn
10/07 Austin, TX- Lambert’s
10/08 Denton, TX- Dan’s SilverLeaf
10/10 Norman, OK- Opolis
10/11 Columbia, MO- Mojo’s
10/12 Bloomington, IN- The Bishop
10/14 Madison, WI- The Sett
10/25 Omaha, NE- The Waiting Room
10/27 Denver, CO- Hi-Dive
10/28 Salt Lake City, UT- Kilby Court
10/29 Boise, ID- The Neurolux
11/01 Portland, OR- Mississippi Studios
11/02 Seattle, WA- Tractor Tavern
11/04 San Francisco, CA- Hotel Utah
11/05 Visalia, CA- Cellar Door
11/07 Santa Barbara, CA- Muddy Waters
11/08 Los Angeles, CA- Bootleg Theatre
11/09 San Diego, CA- Soda Bar
11/11 Tucson, AZ- Solar Culture
11/12 Santa Fe, NM- SOL @ Santa Fe Brewing Company
The KickDrums are comprised of producer/singer/songwriter Alex Fitts, and DJ/producer Matt Penttila. After meeting while working in Cleveland, the two noted their mutual interests and reputations as skilled producers. They united, and soon began to produce records for an impressive list of artists that include 50 Cent, John Legend, and Kanye West. In 2007 they shifted to working on their own songs. Fitts began to focus on his alt-rock roots and songwriting. Penttila focused on his love of electronic music, began to break down records, and flip obscure samples. The eventual result was Meet Your Ghost, their second album, and the first since signing with Last Gang Entertainment.
The album was preceded by a mixtape, The Ghost. That tape might lead the listener to thinking the album would be closer to pure hip hop, which isn’t the case. It’s mostly alternative rock, full of catchy hooks. Included on that tape was a fantastic Scarface track, a relatively faithful cover of Nirvana’s “Love Buzz,” and a cameo from The Rza on the song “Perfect World.” More on that last song in a moment.
But the hits come quick here on Meet Your Ghost. Track two, “Trouble Coming Everyday” is packed with handclaps, fuzzy guitars, and an insanely catchy chorus. It’s a pop song, and a great one at that.
The album as a whole is full of fantastic pop songs, including the aforementioned “Perfect World.” It’s closer to alt-rock than hip-hop, and the RZA verse is missed, but the song is still fantastic. It’s a love song, full of blaring guitars, over a kicking drum beat. It wouldn’t be surprising if the song is all over radio this summer.
The drums are ubiquitous on this album. Even on a ballad like “Travel Should Take You Places,” it’s impossible not to be drawn in by them. The song has a classical feel that’s compelling. The KickDrums is a group that has perfected the art of crafting an instrumental.
Meet Your Ghost has some great stuff. The songs feel a little monotonous after a few listens, but the huge pop sounds are irresistible. Some of the production sounds a bit like a modern version of Phil Spector’s famous Wall of Sound. The songs are stacked, full of interesting little noises, and compelling chord progressions. There is a lot to take in on this album, it’s more than enough to keep a listener coming back for more.
Tracklisting:
1. Meet Your Ghost
2. Trouble Coming Everyday
3. Colors
4. Perfect World
5. Counting On You
6. Naked
7. Had Too Much To Dream Last Night (Feat The Kid Daytona)
8. Love Can Drive Your Mind Wild
9. Travel Should Take You Places
English band the Horrors will be releasing their third album, Skying, on August 9th in the U.S. (July 11th in the UK) on XL Recordings. Ahead of the album release, the band has released the first promo video from the album, for the song “Still Life.” Watch it below.
The Horrors will be touring North America in September, starting on September 7 in Vancouver and ending in Washington DC on September 30. More information on these dates can be found on the band’s official website.
The teaser video, now up at We Were Promised Jetpacks’ website, features an audio clip from the new album alongside footage from their 2010 USA tour. The band will be playing material from their forthcoming album on their European tour this September. UK tour dates will be announced soon.
16 Sept – Fleche d’Or, Paris. FR
17 Sept – Paradiso, Amsterdam, NL
18 Sept – Molotow, Hamburg, DE
19 Sept – Lido, Berlin, DE
20 Sept – Gebaude 9, Cologne, DE
21 Sept – Botanique Rotonde, Brussels, BE
Visit www.wewerepromisedjetpacks.com for more information, and be on the lookout for information regarding UK dates as well as new album details.
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HaHa Tonka @ Recordbar, Kansas City MO
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