Jason Vena of Acceptance is on the latest CD Burners podcast.
Review: Acceptance – Phantoms
The debut album from Acceptance will be turning 20 over the weekend, so it’s only fitting for us to take another look at the cult favorite record known as Phantoms. The band’s strength came from the great partnership between lead guitarist Kaylan Cloud and dynamic vocalist Jason Vena, and their ability to convey a wide range of emotions through their unique brand of rock. The set was produced by veteran hit-maker Aaron Sprinkle, who leaves his great blueprint all over this shimmering album. The promotion cycle Phantoms included only two singles, “Different” was the lead single, while the more upbeat “Take Cover” followed up on the modest success of the debut single. The band would follow the release of Phantoms with tours with bands like Vendetta Red, Head Automatica, Anberlin, Saosin, and more to work on their live show that had steadily improved since Acceptance formed in 1998. Acceptance would take a lengthy hiatus in 2006, only to reunite and re-capture their spark in 2017’s equally great Colliding By Design. Phantoms signaled a key moment in Acceptance’s rise in the crowded emo scene, and it’s a shame that the record didn’t take off as much as it clearly should have.
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Christian McAlhaney of Anberlin and Acceptance is the latest guest on The Wasting Time Podcast.
Acceptance in the Studio
Acceptance are working on new material.
Read More “Acceptance in the Studio”Chain Fest Rescheduled to October
Chain Fest, featuring Jimmy Eat World, Taking Back Sunday, Cartel, Saves the Day, Anberlin, Acceptance, and more bands I like, has been pushed back to October. Tickets are now on sale.
Read More “Chain Fest Rescheduled to October”Acceptance on Tooth & Nail Podcast
Acceptance are on the latest episode of the Tooth & Nail podcast. (Overcast link.)
Read More “Acceptance on Tooth & Nail Podcast”Acceptance Talk New Album
Acceptance have launched part one of a mini-feature talking about their new album.
Read More “Acceptance Talk New Album”Acceptance – “Bend the Light”
Acceptance have released the new song “Bend the Light.”
Read More “Acceptance – “Bend the Light””Acceptance – “Midnight” Video
Acceptance have shared the video for “Midnight” and talked with American Songwriter about the upcoming album:
Read More “Acceptance – “Midnight” Video”“We reunited and reconnected as a group,” Vena says. “It actually turned out to be a great reunion. We all became real friends as opposed to being friends who were on tour who had to be friends. We’ve chosen to rekindle those relationships later in life. Now, we’re already talking about making our next record.”
Acceptance – “Wildfires”
Acceptance has released the new song “Wildfires.”
Read More “Acceptance – “Wildfires””Acceptance Officially Announce New Album
Acceptance have officially announced Wild, Free will be out on October and put up pre-orders.
Read More “Acceptance Officially Announce New Album”Acceptance Album Coming in October
Based on an Amazon listing, Acceptance’s new album will be titled, Wild, Free, and due out on October 2nd.
Read More “Acceptance Album Coming in October”Review: Acceptance – Wild
Anytime we can get new music from Acceptance it feels like a treat. Having waited for over ten years between full-length albums in Phantoms and Colliding by Design, the fact that the band is releasing new tunes semi-regularly now feels almost surreal. The Wild EP couldn’t have come at a better time, as 2020 has left us wondering what else could go wrong in the world around us. This particular record covers some new territory for the band as they have regained a lot of the momentum that was lost during their hiatus, and they pick up right where they left off from their last LP. Whereas Colliding By Design reintroduced their band to the world, Wild showcases what Acceptance are capable of creating when the pressure is on them to deliver.
Read More “Acceptance – Wild”Acceptance Release New EP
Acceptance’s new EP is now up on all streaming platforms.
Read More “Acceptance Release New EP”Acceptance – “Midnight”
Acceptance have shared the new song “Midnight.”
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