As you can see, we're getting things started a little early on the site today. For one, we're super stoked to bring you a premiere of a brand new track from Dave Hause, lead singer from The Loved Ones. You'll find the title track from his upcoming 7-inch Pray for Tucson, available June 19th via Bridge Nine Records, in Dave's AP.net profile and in the replies. Let us know what you think about this one – pre-orders are now available through Bridge Nine here.

Over here in the UK the days are getting warmer, the nights are getting longer and Britain is gearing up for a glorious summer of music. So there’s no better way to begin than with an indoor festival, right? Hit the replies to see the 10 bands that you'd be mad to miss at this weekend's Slam Dunk Festival.

We're bringing a new column from The Swellers drummer Jonathan Diener, appropriately titled "Jono Goes To The Movies", where he gives his thoughts and opinions on new (and old) movies. Do you have any movies you'd like him to review? Put your suggestions in the comments.

Hit the replies to read his review of Sacha Baron Cohen's latest film, The Dictator.

This weeks gym playlist comes from Trapped Under Ice vocalist Justice Tripp. Hit the replies for an Rdio widget and a Spotify link.

"I am all circuits and wires conducting symphonies of heat exchange and energies."

Staff Reviews

Misser - Every Day I Tell Myself I'm Going To Be A Better Person (Thomas Nassiff)
Robert Francis - Strangers in the First Place (Greg Robson)

Staff Articles

Slam Dunk Festival Essentials (Andy Biddulph)