Drummer Spencer Smith ties up some loose ends about Panic! at the Disco’s third album Vices & Virtues, explains how the recent lineup change has redefined the duo, and recalls the perspective of blowing up at an early age.
Frontman Daniel Layus discusses the expansive process behind Augustana’s self-titled album, how growing older has affected his writing, getting more in touch with early influences, and life on a major label.
Today we are proud to be able to bring you a brand new Gatsbys American Dream song. You can check out “Untitled” on the band’s AP.net profile or in the replies. Here’s a note from Bobby, “Thanks so much for everyone’s patience and thanks so much to AbsolutePunk for partnering up with us for this premiere. See you at SXSW!”
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All Time Low are at possibly the biggest point in their young careers with the release of their new album, Dirty Work. It’s the band’s first major label release and could possibly be the next step into full blown stardom. I asked Jack Barakat a few questions about the band’s upcoming album, tours and future plans. Check it out below.
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Bassist Joe Principe talks about the Rise Against’s sixth record Endgame, the challenge of keeping things fresh, being inspired by the military, and how punk rock originally gave him the courage to speak out.
Thursday will go down as one of the iconic bands of our generation amongst the hardcore and punk scene. Whether you think they’re not underground enough, or don’t play enough hardcore for your liking anymore, they’ve certainly proven themselves time and time again on record, and more importantly, within the community itself. On the heals of their next album, No Devolución, this will be a sharp left for many, but long time fans will see the band shine at possibly their brightest moment yet. Stripping themselves of most of their hardcore elements, the album still packs an elegance and driving force that made us all fall for the band’s music over a decade ago. On the second night of their tour with Underoath, Geoff Rickly sat down with me over chips and guacamole to talk about the last ten years, the scene and how proud he is of the band’s next album.
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Vocalist/guitarist Sherri DuPree-Bemis shares the highs and lows inside Eisley’s third record The Valley, the cathartic nature of songwriting, and how having the right people around can help you make it through anything.
Frontman Anthony Raneri discusses Bayside’s new record Killing Time, waiting for the beauty in life to happen, never feeling like he’s truly arrived, and debates honesty versus celebrity in pop music.
This best of list was put together by the AbsolutePunk.net staff in 2010. It used an old system for ranking albums, but has been brought over to Chorus.fm for posterity.
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By now you know that The Damned Things have a new album coming out on December 14th, right? And you’ve probably read Drew’s great review of the new album dubbed “a modern take on the classic rock record. No gimmicks, no frills, no bullshit, this is just a straight up rock and roll takeover.” And you may have even heard a song or two from the band’s myspace. But you haven’t heard “Little Darling” yet. Now you can. Check the replies for the world premiere song stream and a message from Keith about the song.
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Chris Carrabba takes a look back at his first album for the 10th anniversary of The Swiss Army Romance, remembers his time in Further Seems Forever, explains why he’s never set out to write a hit, and updates what’s next for Dashboard Confessional.
Andrew McMahon gives an inside scoop into writing and recording the upcoming third Jack’s Mannequin record, the Something Corporate reunion, Dear Jack Foundation’s continuing efforts to fight cancer, and how his life has finally started to come into focus.
Singer-songwriter Joshua Radin discusses starting fresh on his third album The Rock and the Tide, the rush of recording live, the strange ways technology has affected romance, and why life is all about being open to trying new things.
Frontman Jim Adkins discusses the process behind Jimmy Eat World’s seventh album Invented, writing songs from varying perspectives, why you shouldn’t censor yourself, and embracing your ideas, whether they’re good or bad.
Lead singer Stephen Christian discusses writing Dark Is the Way, Light Is a Place as a contradictory, coming-of-age record, working with producer Brendan O’Brien, the pressure-filled trials of New Surrender, and the weird side of Anberlin.
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