The National | Columbus, OH | 6/15/13

Japandroids | Columbus, OH | 6/12/13

Kanye West’s highly anticipated new release Yeezus, originally slated for a June 18th release, was leaked earlier today coinciding with the distribution of press pre-releases. Originally cropping up on the music-sharing site What.cd, streams and downloads of the latest Rock-A-Fella Records production have since spread across the internet. The full streaming album can be heard (for the time being) courtesy of Fist In The Air.

Check out Lemuria’s new album, ‘The Distance Is So Big’ now streaming on NPR.

The Distance Is So Big is the third full-length release from the Buffalo, New York based three-piece. The album is due out June 18th from Bridge Nine Records.

Passion Pit | Columbus, OH | 6/7/2013

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The Menzingers with Fake Problems and Restorations | Newport, KY | 6/4/13

After a three-year hiatus, Nine Inch Nails have re-emerged. Their ninth studio album, Hesitation Marks, features founding member Trent Reznor and NIN alums Alessandro Cortini, Ilan Rubin, and Robin Finck.

Hesitation Marks is due out on September 13, 2013, but the first single, Came Back Haunted, is available for streaming below.

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Bled Fest | Howell, MI

Hypnotic, electronic artist Washed Out released a trailer today for his upcoming album Paracosm, set to be released sometime during summer 2013 on Sub Pop Records.

The Jamboree 4 | Toledo, OH | 2013

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In the days surrounding their appearance at this year’s Riot Fest, Brand New has announced four new headlining dates in the United States.

September 13 - Cincinnati, OH @ Bogarts
September 14 - Grand Rapids, MI @ The Intersection
September 17 - Buffalo, NY @ Town Ballroom
September 18 - Clifton Park, NY @ Upstate Concert Hall

Pre-sale tickets are on sale now, and if you already have tickets for this year’s Riot Fest, you now have a hint to the schedule. The festival runs from Friday September 13 - Sunday September 15, with the 15th being the only day that Brand New does not have a headlining date.

If you’re a fan looking for another chance to see Fall Out Boy, along with other pop punk blasts from the past like Blink-182 and AFI, you’re in luck! The first wave of bands for this year’s Riot Fest lineup have been released.



Lower-tier priced tickets may be sold-out, but 3-Day passes are still available for purchase online: http://ow.ly/l4Soc

Jim James | Shaky Knees Music Festival

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After a ten-year run, bassist Andrew Seward of Florida punk outfit Against Me! has announced his decision to part ways with his bandmates. This follows last December’s announcement from drummer Jay Weinberg that he was also leaving the band.

From the band:

“From Andrew, James and Laura

I’ve left AM!. No drama here. I reached a point where I need to focus on other things. Respect to Laura and James. The last 10 years ruled. -Andrew
It’s been an honor and privilege to stand on stage with Andrew for the past 10 years. I am sad to see him go, but I wish nothing but the best for him moving forward. – James
It’s heartbreaking to know that Andrew won’t be standing next to me out on stage the next time I stand upon one.
I realize that at this point there’s a possibility that it may look pretty ridiculous to carry on playing under the name Against Me!
If I didn’t feel like I had something that I really needed to say with the album we’ve been working on for the past year then I’d humbly hang the hat and move on.
Andrew’s been a solid partner. Some of the best sleep I’ve ever gotten has been in the back of a 15 passenger van with him behind the wheel. He’s got a steady hand and has always been someone I’ve trusted. The definition of a good friend. I wish him all the best in his journey. -LJ”

Owl City | Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH | 4/14/2013