Tag Archives: alt-rock
Warr Acres Seek to Help Victims of the Tornado Disaster
| Tags : alt-rock, Disaster Relief, Dream Records, Warr Acres, WorshipDREAM Records Band, Warr Acres Look To Help The Victims And Their Families Of The Recent Tornado Disaster.
Los Angeles, CA (May, 2013) Without a doubt we are all in shock on the devastation that happened to Oklahoma but as the shock starts sit in there are many people helping. Oklahoma band, Warr Acres is no different. While most bands don’t live in the area, the worship team of Victory Church has been directly affected by the…
Beta State Album Stream
For those curious what the Beta State album “#friendship” sounds like, you can stream the whole thing right here at Absolutepunk.
A Bright Sky
| Tags : A Bright Sky, alt-rock, pop-punk, Reinventing Yourself, RockSouthern California band, A Bright Sky, releases their debut ep “Reinventing Yourself”. Available now on iTunes and at the band’s shows. This ep will please fans of Name Taken, A New Found Glory, Rufio, The Starting Line, and Forgotten Arrival.
Beta State
| Tags : alt-rock, Beta State, Friendship, RockSan Francisco quartet, Beta State, have announced that they will be releasing a new full-length album, #FRIENDSHIP, on May 21st. The deluxe album includes ten original tracks, one cover and nine remixes. Previously featured on Fuse TV, San Francisco’s Live 105, and hit television shows such as MTV’s Road Rules Challenge: Rivals and E!Networks’ Keeping up With The Kardashians, Beta State’s unique ambient pop rock combines the hard-hitting rock of 30 Seconds To Mars and Jimmy Eat World…
Music Video : Abandon Kansas – You + Me + The Radio
| Tags : A Midwest Summer, Abandon Kansas, alt-rock, indie rock, Rock, You + Me + The RadioCheck out the new music video from Abandon Kansas for their song “You + Me + The Radio”, below. Pre-order the new release “A Midwest Summer” right here and get an instant download of the song “You + Me + The Radio”.
Music Video : Kiros – Broken State
| Tags : alt-rock, Band Breakups, Broken State, Kiros, Lay Your Weapons Down, videoKiros have a new video for the track “Broken State” which is taken from their latest album, titled Lay Your Weapons Down. Check it out below.
Music Video : Sons – Son on the Run
| Tags : alt-rock, Ghosts, indie rock, Keep Quiet, SloSpeak Records, Son on the Run, SONSSons have released a great video for their song “Son on the Run” off the “Keep Quiet” album (Slospeak Records), available now. Check out the video below and also one for “Ghosts” that I believe we forgot to post earlier.
Falling Up Launch Kickstarter to Fund Physical Release of “Machine De Ella”
| Tags : alt-rock, falling up, indie rock, Machine De Ella, RockFalling Up has a Kickstarter campaign to release physical copies of their Machine De Ella project. [Thanks TylerS]
Music Video : Mike Mains & The Branches – Noises
| Tags : alt-rock, indie, Mike Mains and the Branches, NoisesNew music video for Noise
Green River Ordinance “Chasing Down the Wind” Ep Coming June 18th
| Tags : alt-rock, Chasing Down the Wind, Green River Ordinance, RockGreen River Ordinance has a new ep titled “Chasing Down the Wind” which will release on June 18th. You can watch a little promo video for it, below.
Music Video : The Classic Crime – What I’d Give Up
| Tags : alt-rock, Phoenix, Rock, The Classic Crime, What I'd Give UpThe Classic Crime put together a fun music video for their song ”What I’d Give Up” using an iPhone 5 while on tour in Las Vegas.
One Star Story Makes Return….
| Tags : alt-rock, home, One Star Story, Rock, StorylineOne Star Story marks their return with a new, free 3 song ep “Home” via NoiseTrade. Check out the songs/download, below.
Lyric Video : Relient K – Don’t Blink
| Tags : alt-rock, Collapsible Lung, departure, Don't Blink, pop-punk, Relient KCheck out this new lyric video from Relient K for their song “Don’t Blink”, from their upcoming album Collapsible Lung, below.
Ethan Luck Leaves Relient K
| Tags : alt-rock, departure, Ethan Luck, pop-punk, Relient KIt seems that Relient K‘s lineup change for their upcoming tour was prelude to a official member departure. Ethan Luck, the band’s drummer since 2008 has officially announced his departure. You can read the official statement below.
House of Heroes to Release The Knockdown Dragouts on April 30th
| Tags : alt-rock, Gotee Records, house of heroes, Rock, The Knockdown DragoutsGotee Records band House of Heroes is set to release a 19-song compilation titled The Knock-Down Drag-Outs on April 30. The album features new songs, b-sides, covers, remixes, acoustic versions and more. It will be available at all digital outlets while physical copies will be only be available exclusively at the band’s shows and at gotee.com/store. More news and listen to two cuts from this album, below.
Relient K Update on Tour and New Album
| Tags : alt-rock, Collapsible Lung, pop-punk, Relient KAbsolutepunk.net is reporting on the new Relient K album (Collapsible Lung) and information surrounding their upcoming tour with a few different members on bass/drums. Read below.
Interview : This City Awaits
| Tags : alt-rock, red cord records, Rock, this city awaits, Video InterviewThis City Awaits is set to release their new album “…said the liar” on April 23rd. We sit down with the band and ask them about the concept behind the new album, their upcoming tour with Fight the Fade, and how Batman played into their bassist’s marriage.
Mrenc to Record Debut Ep (Eric Collins of Denison Marrs/Dark Romantics)
| Tags : alt-rock, Denison Marrs, Eric Collins, indie rock, Mrenc, The Dark Romantics, The Party PeopleEric Collins former frontman/guitarist for Denison Marrs, The Dark Romantics, and The Party People, is recording his first ever “Solo” Ep under the name “Mrenc“. He seeks your help as he embarks on this journey to record and release the new album. Watch the video below and click here if this is something you’d like to take part in. Eric has long been known for helping to write some of the most touching and hauntingly beautiful songs during his time with Denison Marrs. They were truly an underrated band and I think this “Solo” ep will satisfy long time fans and new fans alike. Check it out. [Facebook]
Music Video : Empire Nation – My Soul Was Chosen
| Tags : alt-rock, Easter, Empire Nation, indie rock, Kingsway DistributionEmpire Nation release their first single under the Kingsway Distribution banner. Empire Nation have released a new single in time for Easter, which is the official launch of their partnership with Kingsway Distribution. My Soul Was Chosen is a retelling of the Easter story, and the video features a recreation of the Last Supper, transported to a modern setting. Watch the video below.
Free VOTA Album
You can download two new VOTA releases for FREE right here or if you donate, 100% of the proceeds go to Tiny Hands International. There is a video you can watch on that page that explains a little bit more about the charity and the VOTA releases so make sure you watch it.
Abandon Embark Out On Their Own With New Album
| Tags : Abandon, alt-rock, Independent, KickstarterAbandon are taking the bold step of being an independent band for the first time in several years. The band have begun a kickstarter to fund this new independent release and hope to raise $25000 through pre-orders and special incentives. Watch the video below and click here for their kickstarter if this is something of interest to you. Wow, so in the past month I have seen John Mark McMillan, Audrey Assad, and now Abandon depart from their former label homes. Who is next?
And By Love Start IndieGoGo Campaign to Finish New Album
And By Love have started an IndieGoGo Campaign to help fund the completion of their new album. You can check it out here and watch the video below.
Safe Haven World Tour
| Tags : alt-rock, Rock, Safe Haven, The Traveling Salesman, ToursSafe Haven have currently landed in China where they will play a series of shows then they go to Australia, Hawaii, US, Canada, and Mexico. You can check out all their dates right here. Don’t forget, you can listen to their song “The Traveling Salesman” in App through “IVM Radio”. Enjoy!
I Am Empire – Anchors Album Preview
| Tags : alt-rock, anchors, I Am Empire, indie rock, Tooth & NailCheck out this special album preview of the new I Am Empire album “Anchors”, on YouTube below. “Anchors” is out next week on Tooth & Nail Records.
All Things New to Release New Album April 9th
| Tags : All Things New, alt-rock, bec recordings, Rock, WorshipSEATTLE, WA – March 19, 2013 – BEC Recordings’ most recent addition to their roster, All Things New, will be releasing their full-length self-titled debut on April 9. Preceding their debut, this band is already making fans as they are currently opening on the 30+ dates of the Newsboys’ God’s Not Dead Tour (tour dates below).
On the surface, singer Garrett Hornbuckle, drummer Luke Wycuff, bassist Joshua Schou, and guitarist Jeff Stein are young, easygoing, and stylish. Dig a little…
Jars of Clay “Under the Weather” Ep Now Available
| Tags : alt-rock, Jars Of Clay, Rock, Under the WeatherYou can now order the new Jars of Clay Ep “Under the Weather” right here. The ep features songs recorded live in PA. plus a bonus preview track from the forthcoming “Inland” album. [Thanks Phil]
Young Fox – Gather Up the Flowers
| Tags : alt-rock, Alternative, Martin Lunn, post-rock, Rock, Young Fox, ZAOI’ve gotten a few emails about this new project featuring Martin Lunn (ZAO) as well as Chris Lehberger (You the Symphony) among other members. The name of the band is Young Fox and this is their song “Gather Up the Flowers”. Thoughts?
Music Video : I Am Empire – Daylight (Acoustic)
| Tags : acoustic, alt-rock, anchors, daylight, I Am EmpireCheck out this acoustic video for the song “Daylight” from I Am Empire. The band’s new album, “Anchors” will see a release on March 26th through Tooth & Nail.
I Am Empire
| Tags : alt-rock, anchors, I Am Empire, indie rock, Tooth & NailI Am Empire will release their new album “Anchors” via Tooth & Nail Records on March 26th. Listen to some new songs below.
At Night We Strike (Dead Poetic/Oh Sleeper) – Your Own Skin
| Tags : alt-rock, At Night We Strike, Brandon Rike, dead poetic, indie rock, Lucas StarrAt Night We Strike, the new music project from Brandon Rike (Dead Poetic) and Lucas Starr (Terminal/Oh Sleeper), has posted their new music on Soundcloud here. Thoughts?
Music Video : I Am Empire – Remedy
| Tags : alt-rock, anchors, I Am Empire, Remedy, RockCheck out the brand new music video from I Am Empire for their song “Remedy”. “Anchors” is out in two weeks on Tooth & Nail.
The Fold Update on Recording Process
The Fold have dropped an update to kickstarter backers regarding the recording process on their new album. Check it out below.
Mike Mains & The Branches on Tour With Relient K
| Tags : alt-rock, folk, indie rock, mike mains & the branches, Relient KMarch 12, 2013 (Nashville, TN) — Michigan-based band Mike Mains & The Branches has announced that it will be heading out on tour this spring with Relient K, Hellogoodbye, and William Beckett. The tour kicks off on April – and follows the announcement of the band’s sophomore album, Calm Down, Everything is Fine, which will be released summer 2013.
Last month the band released a new track from Calm Down called, “Noises.” The band is currently raising…
Lovelite Offer In Three Persons for Free on Noisetrade
| Tags : alt-rock, atmospheric, In Three Persons, lovelite, WorshipWorship band Lovelite is offering last year’s magnificient In Three Persons for free. It’s an incredibly creative effort that couples lush guitar with a cinematic sensibility and fresh perspective on worship. Check it out.
Audio Adrenaline
| Tags : alt-rock, audio adrenaline, Kings & Queens, RockAudio Adrenaline will release their new album “Kings & Queens” tomorrow, Tuesday March 12th via Fair Trade Services. The album will be available on all digital networks and on CD from a number of stores. Order here. Read our review of the album here.
Lyric Video : I Am Empire – Tell Me Mirror
| Tags : alt-rock, anchors, I Am Empire, Tell Me MirrorCheck out this brand new lyric video from I Am Empire for their song “Tell Me Mirror” off the upcoming album “Anchors”.
Christian from Anberlin Gets Interviewed
| Tags : Acceptance, alt-rock, Anberlin, Christian McAlhaney, Interviews, Rock, VitalAbsolutepunk.net has a really cool interview with Christian McAlhaney of Anberlin (and formerly Acceptance) up right here. In speaking about the lack of fanfare surrounding the release of “Vital”…. “Yeah, well we know exactly we’re that’s stemming from. Our label has definitely dropped the ball on the promotion of this record. We kind of noticed it right when the record came out. I’m not going to talk a bunch of smack about our label, but they definitely dropped…
Skyhawk Drive Studio Videos
Check out these two Skyhawk Drive studio videos. Who’s excited about this upcoming release?
One Week Left to Pre-Order I Am Empire for $6.00
| Tags : alt-rock, anchors, Gravity Bomb, I Am Empire, RockLast week to pre-order the new album from I Am Empire titled “Anchors”, right here. Also you can hear another new song “Gravity Bomb” over on Alt Press here.
Lyric Video : We Shot the Moon – How to Move On
| Tags : alt-rock, jonathan jones, Love On, piano rock, we shot the moonIf you enjoyed the new We Shot the Moon song “Claim Me” found on our latest IVM Podcast, then you’re going to love the new album “Love On” available tomorrow through iTunes and Amazon. Check out the lyric video for the new song “How to Move On” below. You can also buy this fine album on Bandcamp here.
Hannah Rose
This City Awaits
Aquile (The Voice)
Victor Griffin and Jeff “Oly” Olson (IN~GRAVED)
Kingdom Band
RED
Tiffany Arbuckle Lee (Plumb)
Southbound Fearing
Matt Baird (Spoken)
CedEnough
Brian “Head” Welch (Love and Death)
Andrew Schwab
KJ-52
Lil’ Dre
The O.C. Supertones
A Past Unknown
Gideon
Memphis May Fire
Heath McNease
Belle Epoque
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