Kansas City’s own alternative trio Beautiful Bodies released a new single and music video for the song “Capture & Release,” which comes straight off of their highly-anticipated debut LP, Battles. “Capture & Release” is a bombastic and infectious number. Paired with a dark and addictive video, it’s exactly the type of dichotomy needed for such […]
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Beautiful Bodies Drop Irresistible New Single, Announce Debut LP
June 2nd, 2015 
Matthew Leimkuehler 
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Refused Stream Second ‘Freedom’ Single, “Françafrique”
May 27th, 2015 Kyle Florence On June 30, Refused will unleash Freedom, their first new album in nearly two decades. In anticipation, the Swedish four-piece have begun streaming a poignant new track titled “Françafrique.” Though considerably “lighter” than the previously released “Elektra,” the hardcore titans’ latest offering is no less affecting, drawing its power from the vivid imagery of frontman […]
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Sleeping With Sirens Share “The Strays” Music Video
May 5th, 2015 James Shotwell One of the catchiest songs off Sleeping With Sirens‘ most recent album release now has a music video all its own. When I reviewed Madness at the beginning of March I was quick to point out the immediately infectious nature of a track titled “The Strays.” The first of multiple ballads on the record, the […]
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April 27th, 2015 James Shotwell Seventeen years have passed since Refused released new music. To put that into perspective, there are people in the world today who were born since the band’s last album was released who are currently able to legally operate a motor vehicle. In some parts of the world, those same people can legally consume alcohol. They’re […]
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ALBUM STREAM: Sleeping With Sirens – ‘Madness’
March 18th, 2015 Kyle Florence After sharing several hook-heavy singles, Orlando, Florida’s Sleeping With Sirens have begun streaming their highly anticipated new album, Madness, in full. Read our review of the record here, and give it a spin after the break. SWS are about to kick off a hefty European run alongside Pierce the Veil and Issues. A full list […]
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March 17th, 2015 James Shotwell Artist: Sleeping With Sirens Album: Madness Label: Epitaph Records Having long secured their position atop the alternative rock genre, Sleeping With Sirens have truly outdone themselves with Madness. As the fourth full-length album from the band in just five years, the album perfectly channels the band’s numerous influences into one big, hook-heavy rock record that […]
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The Menzingers Release Playful Video for “Where Your Heartache Exists”
February 10th, 2015 Ryan Kappy The Menzingers are still in the midst of promoting their latest record Rented World, which came out last year via Epitaph Records. After releasing a hilarious video for “I Don’t Wanna Be An Asshole Anymore” featuring Jason from Friday The 13th, the band has debuted a new video for the song “Where Your Heartache Exists.” […]
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Desaparecidos Sign To Epitaph Records, New Album Out This Year
January 27th, 2015 Ryan Kappy Desaparecidos are arising from the musical depths to release new music again. After releasing only one album in 2002 with Read Music/Speak Spanish and two singles — “Anonymous” and “The Left Is Right” — in 2013, it was noticeable that the band was slowly but surely getting their act together for a somewhat explosive return. […]
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Defeater Sign to Epitaph Records, Announce Spring Headlining Tour
January 21st, 2015 Kyle Florence Boston hardcore giants Defeater have officially signed to Epitaph Records, and will be releasing a new album through the label later this year. Read a statement from the band by following the jump below. Additionally, the five-piece has also revealed plans for an epic nationwide tour alongside Counterparts, Capsize, Better Off, and Hotel Books. The […]
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The Sidekicks Stream New Album, ‘Runners In The Nerved World’
January 13th, 2015 Ryan Kappy Alternative punkers The Sidekicks have had an awe-inspiring couple of months, due largely in part to their signing with Epitaph Records back in November in order to release a follow-up to 2012’s Awkward Breeds. In signing with the ever-growing label, they will be releasing a new album called Runners In The Nerve World on January […]
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The Ghost Inside Part Ways With Founding Member Aaron Brooks
January 9th, 2015 Kyle Florence Earlier today, hardcore heavyweights The Ghost Inside took to social media to announce the departure of their lead guitarist Aaron Brooks, who has appeared on every one of the group’s releases to date. “The Ghost Inside is parting ways with guitar player Aaron Brooks,” the LA outfit said over Facebook. “The band wishes him the […]
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Stream letlive.’s “Dreamer’s Disaster” Featuring Chris Conley
December 19th, 2014 Dana Reandelar Earlier this year, post-hardcore outfit letlive. announced that they would be putting out Renditions, a compilation album of songs they’ve previously released in the past. Renditions will be special because this time around, all the tracks will feature a guest vocalist. They have already put out two “renditions” with “27 Club,” which featured Keith Buckley […]
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