Promotion is well underway for Guillermo Del Toro’s epic blockbuster, Pacific Rim, and this morning another piece of footage was released to keep fans chomping at the bit for the Summer release. Back when almost no one knew what Pacific Rim was, Guillermo Del Toro showcased previously never-before-seen footage to a panel at a comic […]
Archive for April 29th, 2013
BATTLE BOTS: Check Out The ‘Pacific Rim’ Convention Trailer
April 29th, 2013 
James Shotwell 
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Wilson Announce Signing To Easy Killer Records, New Album Details
April 29th, 2013 Grant Trimboli Our close friends in Michigan rock outfit Wilson have some very exciting news to deliver to their fan base today, with help from Revolver. The band announced that they have officially signed onto Easy Killer Records. Congratulations to all of the members on this great achievement. Their forthcoming full-length release, Full Blast Fuckery, was produced […]
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PHOTOS: Sleeping With Sirens’ Frontman Kellin Quinn Gets Married
April 29th, 2013 James Shotwell Sleeping With Sirens’ frontman had a busy weekend unlike any other in his still-young life. Instead of gracing a stage with his band, Kellin Quinn found himself joined by just one person before an audience this weekend, his bride. Quinn was married to longtime girlfriend Katelynne this weekend at a small ceremony surrounded by their […]
UTG INTERVIEW: Surrogate
April 29th, 2013 Brian Leak “So we should do it while we can, to the best of our ability, and hopefully have something to look back on when we’re all real old timers and be proud of what we accomplished way back when.” Chico, California’s Surrogate is one of UTG’s favorite lesser-known bands and we’re overjoyed to bring you this […]
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Beck Announces Short Acoustic Tour
April 29th, 2013 Dan Bogosian Beck Hansen, perhaps best known to some as a “Loser” in the 90s (see-what-I-did-there), hasn’t released an album since 2008’s Modern Guilt, unless you count last year’s book of sheet music, Song Reader, as an album. Obviously, Beck is known for doing some unusual things. Today, Pitchfork let the world know that Beck has been working […]
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Beastie Boys Sign Book Deal, To Publish Memoir
April 29th, 2013 Grant Trimboli The NY Times reported late last night that surviving Beastie Boys members Mike D and Ad-Rock have signed a book deal with Random House subsidiary Spiegel & Grau. The two plan on releasing a memoir that blends oral history with images from pop culture past. This unnamed offering will feature writings from a handful of […]
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New York Radio DJ Claims Kanye West’s New Album Is Complete
April 29th, 2013 James Shotwell There has been talk of new material from Kanye West for months, but as of this morning it seems all but confirmed that a new album is on the way (much) sooner than later. New York City radio personality Peter Rosenberg sits at the center of this story, as it is his on-air discussion of […]
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Vampire Weekend Perform Two New Songs
April 29th, 2013 Grant Trimboli Indie artist Vampire Weekend were recently filmed performing two new songs called “Everlasting Arms” and “Obvious Bicycle.” These songs were recording during the group’s homecoming New York set at the Roseland Ballroom last night. The stream was live and provided a high-definition viewing experience. Directed by Steve Buscemi. Vampire Weekend’s forthcoming album, Modern Vampires Of […]
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Jimmy Eat World Announce US Tour
April 29th, 2013 Grant Trimboli Mesa, AZ rock outfit Jimmy Eat World have announced plans of an entire US tour this morning. The run will begin in Pittsburgh on June 30 and end off in Chicago on August 18 so be sure to grab your tickets when they become available. Please head through the link provided to view the listing […]
REVIEW: Ramsey – ‘You’ve Got A Lot Of Heart, Kid’ EP
April 29th, 2013 Kriston McConnell ARTIST: Ramsey ALBUM: You’ve Got A Lot Of Heart, Kid EP LABEL: SwitchBitch Records GENRE: Pop punk There is a special place in my heart for pop punk. I might not be a die hard fan, but sometimes you just want to listen to some fast paced, upbeat jams that can only be served up […]
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B.o.B Debuts “Headband”; Releases Lyric Video
April 29th, 2013 James Shotwell Atlanta’s B.o.B is one of the few artists to successfully make a name in pop and hip hop that isn’t dependent on the other genre to be considered a success. If he wants to write a pop song, he does. If he wants to release a street banger, he does. B.o.B never thinks twice when […]
EXCLUSIVE: Austin Carlile Found Guilty Of Misdemeanor Assault
April 29th, 2013 James Shotwell A month after being arrested for a late night brawl in Ohio, Of Mice And Men frontman Austin Carlile was in court this morning to learn what would come of the felonious assault charges facing him. Carlile appeared at the Bowling Green Municipal Courthouse this morning at 9:30 AM to begin proceedings. We were unable […]
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