Random Interview - Newport
Today's daily interview from the random questionnaire offered to any and all bands comes from Newport. You can read the interview here.
Interview Round-Up (11/7/09)
In case you missed them during the week or did not have time to read them before, head to the replies for a second chance to check out the interviews that were posted this week.
Review Round-Up (11-07-09)
In case you missed them during the week or did not have time to read them before, head to the replies for a second chance to check out the reviews that were posted this week.
Brief NFG Show Review and News
I just got back from New Found Glory's insane show at the Emerson Theater in Indianapolis, and my blog has a brief show review, tonight's set list, and some news about NFG's 2010 plans.
Fucked Up to Record Song for Benefit
Fucked Up will be using their Polaris Prize money to record a version of "Do They Know It's Christmas?" with Broken Social Scene, Vampire Weekend and more to benefit Justice for the Missing.
NFG S/T Re-Release Info
I just spoke with Steve of New Found Glory, and he told me that the 10th Anniversary Edition re-release of their self-titled record will also include The Story So Far DVD.
User Reviews (11.06.09)
I turn toots into trumpetsMe and Him Call It Us - Loss (Dymytry Vance)
Sierra Leone - Moving It Forward (the andyspecial)
Kay Kay and His Weathered Underground - Kay Kay and His Weathered Underground (the andyspecial)
Artifex Pereo - Am I Invisible (the andyspecial)
The Swellers - Ups and Downsizing (trainwreck89)
I Hate Myself - Ten Songs (Dymytry Vance)
Mayday Parade - Anywhere But Here (njsuccessstory)
Relient K - Forget and Not Slow Down (rsk423)
Taking Back Sunday - Tell All Your Friends (Tbs738)
Mayday Parade - Anywhere But Here (Tbs738)
Random Interview - ABC Stores
Today's daily interview from the random questionnaire offered to any and all bands comes from ABC Stores. You can read the interview here.
Clip Of New Fall Out Boy Song
A clip of a new Fall Out Boy song titled "From Now On We Are Enemies" can be heard here. The song appears on their forthcoming Believers Never Die greatest hits album.
Free Pixies EP
In celebration of the 20th anniversary of Doolittle, a live Pixies EP can be downloaded for free here.
Vinyl Thrice Pre-Order
Thrice will be releasing Beggars on vinyl on December 15th. Pre-order it here (UK link).
Contest: Pick the Next Music Player Song
Want to help us pick the next song featured in our music player (on the right side of the screen)? You can pick a song from your band, a friend's band, or your favorite band (if we get permission). All you gotta do is add the AP.net heart to your twitter picture and give the @absolutepunk account a reply. We'll pick a winner at the end of the day.
Five and Alive: 2009 Under the Radar
There's been quite a bit of music out there this year. Miss some stuff? Blake Solomon is going to recap five releases that may have gotten by you. What albums do you think people are missing out on? There's two months left until those "end of the year" list, what went over our heads? Discuss.
Free Oh No Not Stereo Tunes
Oh No Not Stereo is giving away their entire catalog for free until the end of their tour.
Submitted by kidchino08
The Story Changes Added To Tour
The Story Changes has been added to the second half of the 'Never Sleep Again 09' tour with Hawthorne Heights, Just Surrender, Monty are I, and Nightbeast. An announcement video and the dates can be seen in the replies.
Sharing is Caring
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The Sooner the Better
In case you were in doubt, The Starting Line do have plans to reform at some point.
Submitted by codenameraven
Say Anything + Sherri [Video]
A live video of Say Anything performing "Cemetery" with Sherri DuPree can be found in the replies.
Submitted by Lirr168
Thrice and Brand New Bootlegs
The entire sets of Thrice and Brand New from the Houston Halloween show can be downloaded here. Enjoy.
Submitted by themostdeplete
Picture Atlantic Video
Picture Atlantic's music video for "Cassandra Castaway" can be viewed in the replies.
Submitted by thesaddestfilm
Video Exclusive: The Starting Line
A music video for The Starting Line's "Something Left To Give" has been compiled from footage off their new DVD Somebody's Gonna Miss Us, and we've got the exlusive video premiere in the replies. Check it out and let us know if you need a tissue. DVD available for pre-order here.
Goodbye Dubai
Matthew Thiessen of Relient K has a new side project with Owl City's Adam Young called Goodbye Dubai.
Submitted by johnyzam