Kevin Devine and Andy Hull from Manchester Orchestra are the two songwriters in Bad Books, whose recent album, II, we are in love with. Now you can see the two songwriters perform their song “Forest Whitaker” off their sophomore album acoustically. This performance is softer and more emotional than the original – I suppose stripped […]
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REVIEW: Bad Books – II
October 9th, 2012 
Josh Hammond Artist: Bad Books Album: II Genre: Indie Rock/Pop Label: Favorite Gentlemen I’ve never been a man with little to say about the things that I am passionate about. Therefore, explaining to you exactly why Bad Books works in 750 words or less borders on being damn near impossible. Hell, if we’re being honest, I’d struggle […]
ALBUM STREAM: Bad Books – ‘II’
October 3rd, 2012 Dan Bogosian Bad Books, the indie rock super group that is Kevin Devine and Andy Hull and his Manchester Orchestra, have streamed their new album, II, out October 9. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for a review from us at UTG that’s coming soon. Just as we loved the lead single, we’re loving this so far. […]
STREAM: Bad Books – “It Never Stops”
September 19th, 2012 Grant Trimboli Kevin Devine, Andy Hull and the Bad Books gang have reinvented themselves with the stream of their new song “It Never Stops” and UTG cannot get enough. Bad Books II finds a drop date of October 9 through Triple Crown Records/Favorite Gentlemen Recordings. Be sure to pick up your special pre-order package for Bad Books […]
Bad Books Announce New Record, Sign to Label
August 12th, 2012 Michael McCarron Indie rock “super group” Bad Books will be releasing their sophomore album, Bad Books II, on October 9. The group also announced that they have signed to Triple Crown Records. Check out the album art for Bad Books II at the bottom of this post. Bad Books is comprised of the entirety of alternative rock […]
STREAM: Bad Books – “Petite Mort”
June 22nd, 2012 Michael McCarron Kevin Devine, one-sixth of indie rock super-group Bad Books, recently performed a new BB song entitled “Petite Mort” for Cock and Bull TV. The track comes off of Bad Book’s forthcoming sophomore record which is anticipated to be released later this year. The record is still untitled, however. My quick search of the internet informs […]
Kevin Devine Talks Tour Plans, The Front Bottoms, And When Fans Can Expect A New Bad Books Record
May 1st, 2012 James Shotwell It has been a relatively slow afternoon on the news front, but luckily the folks at PropertyOfZack have our need to be constantly entertained covered with a new Kevin Devine interview. Posted today and conducted during his current stint on Say Anything’s Spring tour, Kevin opens up to POZ about everything currently going on in […]
World’s Largest Library Of Rock Journalism Launches New eBooks Series
October 17th, 2011 Melanie Rock’s Backpages, the world’s largest online library of rock journalism, is launching an eBooks department in celebration of it’s 10th birthday in November. This new branch is headed by former MOJO editor Mat Snow. The eBooks will consist of two series which further initiate Rock’s Backpages as an electronic publisher of elite rock writing.
Bad Books perform “Please Move”
January 23rd, 2011 Tori Thomas Bad Books’ live performance of “Please Move” can be seen after the jump.
Kevin Devine acoustic Bad Books video
November 2nd, 2010 Nichole A video of Bad Books’ (Kevin Devine/Manchester Orchestra side-project) ‘You Wouldn’t Have To Ask’, being performed acoustically by Kevin Devine can be viewed after the jump.
Bad Books cover Built To Spill
October 25th, 2010 Laura A video of Bad Books (Kevin Devine and Manchester Orchestra side-project) covering Built To Spill’s ‘The Plan’ at a recent show can be viewed here.
Bad Books album stream
October 20th, 2010 James Shotwell You can stream the debut album from Bad Books, which hit stores this week, here.