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‘Furious 7’ Is Now The Fourth Highest Grossing Film Of All Time

Now four weeks into its initial release, Furious 7 has surpassed Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 2 to become the fourth highest grossing film of all time worldwide. Yes, the adventures of Harry, Ron, and Hermione have proven to be no match for Dominic Toretto and his family as Furious 7‘s global box […]

Nina Corcoran’s ‘Best of 2014’ in Music

If there’s anything to be certain of when it comes to music, it’s that you can’t control when it strikes you. In a year filled with violence, racism, disease, and political stumblings, our brains were in overdrive trying to do the right thing. For most, music serves as an escape. It articulates emotions and brings […]

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Come Wind Announce New Record, Kickstarter Campaign

Ohio-based indie rock up-and-comers Come Wind have announced they are planning to record a new LP in 2015. To do this, they are leaning on fans to help fund the record via crowd funding middle man Kickstarter. The band is asking for $15,000 in order to make the new record and prizes include a physical […]

REVIEW: Young Statues – ‘The Flatlands Are Your Friend’

Artist: Young Statues Album: The Flatlands Are Your Friend Genre: Indie/Emo Label: Run For Cover Records I walked out of my apartment and took the elevator down to the lobby. I situated my headphones onto my ears, walked to the door, and saw that the rain was coming down in sheets. I was running late and since I was picking […]

U2 Reportedly Releasing New Album “Before the End of the Year”

Irish rock legends U2 have been working on this new album for a while, and a couple lucky beach-goers have even overheard Bono spinning some of the tracks at his getaway home. Now, according to The Sun, “the new album will drop before the end of the year, most likely in November,” and the band will […]

Jack White’s ‘Lazaretto’ Breaks Vinyl Sales Record

Earlier today, Third Man Records announced on Facebook that Jack White’s new solo album, Lazaretto, saw over 40,000 vinyl records purchased in the single week that passed since it came out June 10. That’s in the US alone, too. This means White broke the 1-week Soundscan record of most vinyl sales in a week. To gauge how huge this is, […]

LISTEN: Send Away Stranger – ‘Gables’

Tallahassee, Florida outfit Send Away Stranger are now streaming their brand new EP, Gables, in its entirety on Bandcamp. For those who enjoy the album, it is available as a pay-what-you-want download, but be sure to keep in mind all money made off the record goes directly into funding its release on vinyl. Be sure […]

Tyler the Creator, Nick Cave, Danny Elfman, and Katy Perry Working on Random Covers Record

Cover songs are a great chance to see who inspires a musician. Other times it’s a confusing crossing of genres. And sometimes, very rarely, it’s just weird. Now, thanks to lowbrow pop artist Mark Ryden, the world gets to hear  Tyler the Creator, Nick Cave, Katy Perry, and “Weird Al” Yankovic cover “Daisy Bell (Bicycle Built for Two)” for a […]

ALBUM STREAM: Praise – Lights Went Out

It’s a beautiful day here on the East Coast, and it’s now even nicer since Baltimore hardcore punks Praise released their new record, Lights Went Out, today. Available to stream via their Bandcamp, the record was released by React! Records. Lights Went Out would sit comfortably beside all of your favorite ’80s Dischord Records releases, […]

Tidal Arms Stream Full Album, Record Release Show Tonight In Brooklyn

Where Brooklyn at? Wow, that was lame. Anyway, meet Tidal Arms. They are the latest heavily-driven-experimental-awesome-rock act I’ve listened to in a while. The band’s new album will formally be released on November 26, and is heavy, dark and beautiful all at the same time. If you dig the band and you’re located in New […]

STREAM: Wings Denied – “Generation Y”

Up-and-coming DC progressive metal band Wings Denied recently released a new single, “Generation Y,” and it’s definitely something you’re going to want to check out. Filled with borderline-obsessively intricate guitar and drum parts, soaring vocals, and massive production, the song should be played loud, and honestly with a nice pair of headphones. If you’re into […]

REVIEW: Touché Amoré – Is Survived By

Band: Touche Amore Album: Is Survived By Genre: Post-Hardcore Label: Deathwish Inc. The first time I heard Touché Amoré I was in a dark church basement in Philadelphia, getting ready to see hometown favorites Title Fight and The Menzingers. I had heard nothing about Touché other than the claims of a fan waiting in line […]