There’s a certain esteem held towards those who’ve helmed Dance Gavin Dance – it’s a coveted slot that’s rotated between a trio of powerful vocalists who demand your attention. Jonny Craig, Kurt Travis, and Tilian Pearson all offered unique perspective to the tenured and troubled post-hardcore act, differentiating themselves further with their individual pursuits. It’s […]
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Jonny Craig back in DGD
August 19th, 2010 
Grant Trimboli Dance Gavin Dance have revealed to Alternative Press that they have, original members, Jonny Craig and Jon Mess back in the group and parted ways with current vocalist Kurt Travis.
Rome Hero Foxes breathe new life into late-aughts post-hardcore with second LP
January 22nd, 2016 Brian Leak Mid-to-late 2000s post-hardcore is alive and well in 2016 and we have zero complaints, as long as it’s good of course. Luckily, when it comes to the work of Texas four-piece Rome Hero Foxes, it’s really damn good. Pleasingly reminiscent of genre favorites Saosin, HRVRD, Tides Of Man, PMtoday and newer acts in the vein […]
REVIEW: Hail The Sun – ‘Wake’
September 23rd, 2014 Scott Murray Artist: Hail The Sun Album: Wake Genre: Post-Hardcore / Progressive Label: Blue Swan Records Here it is, the widely-anticipated new record from Hail The Sun, the progressive post-hardcore quartet that took the scene by storm with their Elephantitis EP in 2012. Since the release of Elephantitis, the band has been acquired by the up-and-coming label […]
Adventurer Sign With Blue Swan Records
August 5th, 2014 Corbin Alvae Michigan post-hardcore trio Adventurer have some very exciting news today, as they have announced their signing with Blue Swan Records. Blue Swan features artists such as Kurt Travis, Stolas, Hail The Sun and a few others worth checking out. The label is owned by Dance Gavin Dance guitarist Will Swan, hence the label’s name. The band […]
Icarus The Owl Announced as Special Guest on Blue Swan Records Tour
August 4th, 2014 Scott Murray Moments ago, the post-hardcore community erupted with the exciting news that Icarus The Owl will be joining the Blue Swan Records Tour as the previously billed “Special Guest.” Despite predictions that the guest spot would eventually go to masters of mystery, Secret Band, the selection of Icarus The Owl is definitely fitting for the tour […]
Hotel Books Premiere ‘I’m Almost Happy Here, But I Never Feel At Home’
June 30th, 2014 Mark Garza After recently closing a tour with Kurt Travis and Zachary Garren, Hotel Books just finished up a double EP entitled I’m Almost Happy Here, But I Never Feel At Home. Now, they’ve teamed up with Alternative Press to premiere the double EP in its entirety. The record is out digitally and on CD July 1 […]
REVIEW: A Lot Like Birds – ‘No Place’
November 4th, 2013 Adrian Garza Artist: A Lot Like Birds Album: No Place Genre: Post-hardcore Label: Equal Vision Records Among the several post-hardcore albums to have been released over the past couple of years, A Lot Like Birds sure did make their mark when they released their 2011 Doghouse Records debut, Conversation Piece. More than simply being just another album that earned […]
A Lot Like Birds Announce New Album
September 12th, 2013 Mike Giegerich A Lot Like Birds, the Californian experimental post-hardcore act featuring ex-Dance Gavin Dance vocalist Kurt Travis, have announced plans for the release of their third full-length. Entitled No Place, the album is set to hit stores October 29 via Equal Vision Records. To see the record’s virtually indescribable artwork along with its confirmed tracklisting, follow […]
Strawberry Girls Announce Physical Release For ‘French Ghetto’
August 27th, 2013 Dan Bogosian Strawberry Girls, one of our favorite up and coming bands, released their first album, French Ghetto, independently, but then signed to Tragic Hero Records for a physical release. That physical release now has a date: October 1, 2013. No vinyl appears to be available (hipster me is sad), but there is a CD for a mere […]
Strawberry Girls Sign To Tragic Hero Records
June 3rd, 2013 Grant Trimboli Salinas, California rock outfit Strawberry Girls are very pleased to announce their signing to Tragic Hero Records today. Congratulations to the entire band on this exciting news! If you are unfamiliar, Strawberry Girls released their debut album French Ghetto earlier this year. Appearances on the record come from Kurt Travis (A Lot Like Birds), Nic […]
UTG INTERVIEW: Donovan Melero of Hail The Sun
April 17th, 2013 Brian Leak We’re pleased to present to you this exclusive interview with the talented Donovan Melero, drummer and vocalist (yes, you read that correctly) of the post hardcore powerhouse, Hail The Sun! Originating from the gorgeous college town of Chico, California, Hail The Sun have made quite the name for themselves since their inception just four years […]