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LIVE REVIEW: Brand New @ Starland Ballroom

To some extent, I’ve always thought that Brand New was just a tad overrated. Sure, they put out two of my favorite records of all time and I love just about all of their output as a band, but there’s something odd about the way that their fans fawn over them unconditionally despite years of […]

Brand New Announce Four Tour Dates, Will Play Entire Discography

No, you’re not dreaming. Brand New just announced that they will play four shows this December to cover their entire discography. The shows, two on the west coast and two on the east coast, will have the band playing two complete albums each night (Your Favorite Weapon, Deja Entendu, The Devil And God Are Raging […]

WATCH: Taking Back Sunday Discuss “Rivalry” With Brand New

The so-called “feud” between Taking Back Sunday and Brand New is as old as the misuse of emo. Since the days following the release of Tell All Your Friends people have used message boards and venue parking lots to debate the cause of the battle that reportedly inspired a slew of fan favorites from each […]

Brand New Announce (Epic) New Year’s Eve Concert

Scene kings turned indie rockers Brand New have announced plans for what we’re going to go ahead and declare THE New Year’s Eve event of 2011. Taking place at the House Of Blues in Atlantic City on 12/31, Brand New are planning a three set performance to help usher in 2012. The group will perform […]

Review: Brand New – Daisy

Artist: Brand New Album: Daisy Genre: Rock Label: Interscope/DGC It will come to no surprise to anyone whose followed Brand New for more than one album that their newest, Daisy, finds the band exploring new sounds and musical ideas. In fact, it’s something that’s more expected at this point than frontman Jesse Lacey being a […]