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LIVE Review: Justin Courtney Pierre

November 8, 2018November 9, 2018 Sarah Spohn detroit, epitaph records, Farewell Continental, In The Drink Tour, Justin Courtney Pierre, live concert review, motion city soundtrack0 comment

You’d be hard pressed to find someone who hates the term ‘frontman’ any more than Justin Courtney Pierre does. That being said, you’d also be hard pressed to find a more genuine front man than the perfectly disheveled Pierre. Regardless if fans had attended the show to catch another glimpse of Pierre singing familiar Motion City Soundtrack tunes, or were there to hear his debut solo record live, they left the Detroit show at The Shelter Nov. 2 entertained. Frontmen can be cocky — it’s almost expected. They can be…

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Album Review: Justin Courtney Pierre ‘In the Drink’

October 11, 2018October 11, 2018 Sarah Spohn epitaph records, In The Drink, Justin Courtney Pierre, minneapolis, motion city soundtrack, new album, new music, record release0 comment

When Motion City Soundtrack took an indefinite hiatus in 2016, fans were hit. Hard. Right smack in the face. Especially me. I was hoping for a 20th anniversary of the band (co-founded by Justin Courtney Pierre and Joshua Cain in 1997), but alas, they hit the pause button just a year short of that milestone. Known for their incredibly catchy beats, the Minneapolis alternative rock band managed to find a perfect balance between poppy synths, and dark, dismal, often dysfunctional lyrics. The clouds have cleared, and Justin Courtney Pierre is…

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Motionless In White Announce Headlining Tour

December 11, 2017 Brooke Daly alternative, announcement, Chelsea Grin, epitaph records, every time i die, fearless records, ice nine kills, infectious magazine, metal, metalcore, MIW, motionless in white, music, new, north american tour, rise records, roadrunner records, tour0 comment

Despite recently wrapping up a successful tour in the U.S., Motionless In White have already decided when they’re making their way back around the country. A headlining tour is set to begin in February. Every Time I Die, Chelsea Grin, and Ice Nine Kills will serve as support for the run. Check out all of the details in a tweet from MIW after the jump! For more Motionless In White, you can purchase a concert ticket here or buy a CD here! Please follow and like us:

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STREAM: Too Close To Touch, “Before I Cave In”

November 29, 2017 Brooke Daly "Before I Cave In", alternative, epitaph records, infectious magazine, Keaton Pierce, Kenneth Downey, Mason Marble, music, new, post hardcore, premiere, rock, single, TCTT, Thomas Kidd, Too Close To Touch, Travis Moore0 comment

Shortly after releasing one standalone single, Too Close To Touch are back with another fresh tune for listeners. It is titled “Before I Cave In.” Like much of their other material, “Before I Cave In” is bold, poignant, and resonant with a chorus you’re bound to get stuck in your head. Check it out after the jump! For more Too Close To Touch, you can buy a CD here! Please follow and like us:

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Converge Announce New Album

August 16, 2017 Brooke Daly album, album announcement, announcement, Ben Koller, converge, deathwish inc, epitaph records, infectious magazine, Jacob Bannon, Kurt Ballou, metal, metalcore, music, Nate Newton, new, The Dusk in Us0 comment

Though they’ve been in the scene for a long time, Converge show no signs of stopping. In fact, the group announced a brand new chapter in their careers. Converge will be releasing a new album, The Dusk in Us. It is due November 3rd through Epitaph Records and Deathwish Inc. Check out all of the details in a tweet from Converge after the jump! You can buy a CD here! Please follow and like us:

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STREAM: Sleeping With Sirens, “Empire To Ashes”

August 6, 2017 Brooke Daly "Empire To Ashes", alternative, epitaph records, Gabe Barham, gossip, infectious magazine, Jack Fowler, Justin Hills, kellin quinn, music, new, nick martin, premiere, rock, single, sleeping with sirens, sws0 comment

On September 22nd, Sleeping With Sirens will drop a new album, Gossip. Fans got a taste of what to expect with their first single, “Legends.” A second track from the album has surfaced. The group premiered their latest single, “Empire To Ashes.” It’s catchy, and is reminiscent of the more streamlined rock sound they’ve been going for lately. Check it out in a tweet from SWS after the jump! You can purchase a concert ticket here or buy a CD here! Please follow and like us:

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Sleeping With Sirens Announce Headlining Tour

July 17, 2017July 17, 2017 Brooke Daly alternative, announcement, concerts, epitaph records, Gabe Barham, infectious magazine, Jack Fowler, Justin Hills, kellin quinn, live, music, new, nick martin, rock, sleeping with sirens, sws, tour, U.S. tour0 comment

Hot off of the heels of their album announcement, Sleeping With Sirens are planning to stay busy through the fall. The group is set to headline across the U.S. Support has yet to be announced for the tour, which features intimate venues. Tickets and VIP packages will go on sale at 10 A.M. on Friday, July 21. Check out all of exciting news in a tweet from SWS after the jump! You can purchase a concert ticket here or buy a CD here! Please follow and like us:

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Sleeping With Sirens Announce New Album, Premiere Single

July 16, 2017 Brooke Daly alternative, epitaph records, Gabe Barham, gossip, infectious magazine, Jack Fowler, Justin Hills, kellin quinn, legends, music, music video, new, nick martin, premiere, rock, single, sleeping with sirens, sws, video0 comment

Sleeping With Sirens have been a little distant, working hard to create new music and get it ready. Finally, fans have a concrete date to look forward to for a new album: Sleeping With Sirens stated on September 22nd, the group will release their latest album, Gossip. In addition to announcing the album and launching preorders, the group premiered a new single and music video for “Legends.” The visuals make a good match for the song’s triumphant, anthemic sound. Check out all of the exciting news in a tweet from SWS…

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Rise Against Announce European Tour

June 14, 2017 Brooke Daly alternative, announcement, epitaph records, europe, european tour, fat wreck chords, infectious magazine, music, new, Pears, post hardcore, punk, rise against, rock, sleeping with sirens, tour, Virgin Records0 comment

They’re taking the U.S. by storm this fall to promote their new album, Wolves, but Rise Against aren’t stopping there. They’ll also be hitting Europe on a headline run shortly after. Sleeping With Sirens and Pears will join the group as support. Check out all of the exciting details in a tweet from Rise Against after the jump! For more Rise Against, you can purchase a concert ticket here or buy a CD here! Please follow and like us:

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A Day To Remember Announce Headlining Tour

June 12, 2017 Brooke Daly a day to remember, adtr, alex shelnutt, alternative, announcement, emo, epitaph records, fearless records, headlining tour, hopeless records, infectious magazine, jeremy mckinnon, Joshua Woodard, Kevin Skaff, metal, metalcore, moose blood, Neil Westfall, pop punk, post hardcore, tour, U.S. tour, wage war0 comment

It’s been a while since A Day To Remember took part in a headlining tour in their home country, but fans can finally get ready to enjoy one hell of a show. The group announced a short headlining run across several U.S. cities this summer. Wage War and Moose Blood will join ADTR as support. Check out all of the details after the jump! For more A Day To Remember, you can purchase a concert ticket here or buy a CD here! Please follow and like us: