Although the band is less than a year year, Moose Blood are already making a name for themselves in the the UK - and now they're ready to invade America. We're happy to announce that the emo outfit will team up with Departures for a a split 7" this summer via No Sleep Records, with Fist in the Air Records handling the UK/European release. Until then, you can stream Moose Blood's recent EP, Moving Home, in the replies. It's like a combination of Brand New's Deja Entendu, The Get Up Kids' Something to Write Home About and American Football's self-titled.

Punk For Progress has launched a new compilation in aid of VDay.org, a movement to end violence against women and girls. The release features The Bouncing Souls, Departures and more and is available as a pay-what-you-want download on the Punk For Progress bandcamp.

Departures' new album Teenage Haze is streaming over at Rock Sound. The record is out on the 26th of November in the UK through In At The Deep End Records and the 27th in the US via No Sleep.

Listen to a couple new Departures tracks on bandcamp. Pre-order Teenage Haze from No Sleep Records.

Departures will release Still and Moving Lines on October 9th through Borana Records.

A track by track guide and stream of Departures' new EP, Without Fear can be found here.

A new song called "Signals" and interview from Departures can be found here.

While taking a stroll through our Self Promotion Forum I stumbled upon New Jersey's Departures and felt they deserved this week’s Spotlight. Want a shot at your band getting similar treatment? Simply sign up for an AP.net account and make a post over in the Self Promotion Forum. For more on this week’s band in the spotlight head down to the replies.