Sorority Noise have shared their cover of Brand New’s “Me vs. Maradona vs. Elvis.” You can stream that below.
Dave Hause Streams New Album
Dave Hause’s new album, Bury Me in Philly, is now up for stream. The album will hit stores on Friday and pre-orders are still available. Hit read more to stream the album.
AFI – “Aurelia” Video
The Menzingers – “Thick as Thieves”
The Menzingers’ new song “Thick as Thieves” is now up and streaming on Apple Music and YouTube.
Review: Paterson
When we think back on our lives, even on a relatively small scale like, say, the week we just had, we tend not to think on every minute of minutiae we endured. We think of the relatively big things we went through, the stuff that was memorable. Sure, we all eat and have conversations and go to work and sleep and wake up, but we tend to only process it as a necessity: it’s the minute to minute, day to day of being. What’s important to understand, however, is that every second we live, every small little thing we go through, informs literally everything else about us. It’s all a flow of life that causes us to react, to process information, to make decisions, to move forward. It’s the process of life, and it’s the context for who we are as people, and our identities are as grand and important a concept as we’ll ever grapple with.
The 1975 if They Were Blink-182
Cameron Hurley of We Are the in Crowd has shared a cover of The 1975’s “Girls” as if it was recorded by Blink-182 during their Enema of the State era. Clever.
Less Than Jake Stream New EP
Less Than Jake’s new EP, Sound the Alarm, can be streamed below.
Andrew McMahon – “Don’t Speak For Me (True)”
Andrew McMahon’s new song “Don’t Speak For Me (True)” is up on Spotify and Apple Music.
Review: Japandroids – Near to the Wild Heart of Life
“It’s a lifeless life, with no fixed address to give/But you’re not mine to die for anymore/So I must live.” On the list of the best lyrics of the decade so far, that one—the most climactic line from the Japandroids’ blistering, cathartic “The House That Heaven Built”—has to be near the top. To me, that line has always been a beautifully apt statement about growing up and moving on. I suppose you could read it as a lyric about a break up, but I prefer to see it as a vow to let go of the things that used to define your life and build new ones in their place.
In a way, that’s exactly what Japandroids are doing on Near to the Wild Heart of Life, their third full-length album and their first in nearly five years. Their last record, 2012’s Celebration Rock, was more appropriately titled than any other album released in the past seven years. Beginning and ending with fireworks, the album raged with pounding guitars, blitzkrieg drums, and shout-along choruses that could put anyone in a party mood. It was an album about being young, staying up all night, making memories with friends, and drinking way more than could feasibly be deemed “necessary.”
Albums in Stores – Jan. 27th, 2017
There’s a lot of great stuff out today. We’ve got new music from the Japandroids, P.O.S., Cloud Nothings, Sinai Vessel, and Allison Crutchfield that are worth giving a look. If you hit read more you can see all the releases we have in our calendar for the week. Hit the quote bubble to access our forums and talk about what came out today, what albums you picked up, and to make mention of anything we may have missed.
Bouncing Souls – “Battleground” Video
Bouncing Souls have released their new video for “Battleground.”
Nominee Stream New EP
Nominee’s new EP, Drag Me Out, can be streamed below.
Andrew McMahon Performs on Kimmel
Andrew McMahon performed “Fire Escape” and “Cecilia and the Satellite” on Kimmel the other night.
New Found Glory Will Release ‘Makes Me Sick’ in April
New Found Glory will release their new album, Makes Me Sick, on April 28th via Hopeless Records. The first single, “Happy Being Miserable,” will debut on February 16th. The artwork can be found below.
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Acceptance – “Haunted”
Acceptance have shared their new song “Haunted.”