A 1966 test-pressing of the original version of The Velvet Underground's The Velvet Underground & Nico is now up for auction on ebay. The seller describes it as "ARGUABLY THE RAREST & MOST IMPORTANT ROCK 'N' ROLL AND POP-ART ARTIFACT IN THE WORLD" (caps lock his) and at present, the highest bid is $25,300. Read the description on the auction for more...[read more]
Edit: My Chemical Romance's Mikey Way did not quit the band at anytime, nor did the band almost break-up. He suffered from a nervous breakdown and just had to leave the house where they were recording for some time. This article is just a tabloid distorting the truth.
Finally, we have all the winners of this years Break contest that will play The Bamboozle Left. Thanks to everyone who participated and helped out with the contest. I know we only had a short amount of time to work with and hopefully we at least got bands some extra exposure by being a part of this.
Playradioplay: 1:15-1:40PM (Smartpunk Stage - Saturday) Brotherhood of Dae Han: 12:45-1:10PM (Elmo Sez Stage - Saturday) Dear and the Headlights: 12:05-12:30PM (Elmo Sez Stage -...[read more]
Congratulations Breakers, we are pleased to announce that Fireworks, Inept and Hot Like A Robot will be playing this years Bamboozle Left.
We are now ready to announce the winners of the remaining battles and begin the online vote for those winners. 1 out of every 2 cities will win. Those winners will be allotted a spot on this year's Bamboozle Festival in Pomona, CA on October 14 & 15.
Finally, we have sorted through close to 700 submissions for The Bamboozle Left break contest. Below are the dates, cities, venues, and first round winners. If your band is a winner or you are friends with one of the bands: start promoting now! Some of these are coming up real soon. Tell your friends and spread the word. You can use this artwork to make a banner.
Get a good crowd out to the show and you are one step closer to playing...[read more]
Polyvinyl Records' other husband/wife duo, The Like Young, have announced that they will cease to make music together after their remaining tour dates. Check those out below:
The full stream of Gym Class Heroes new album will only be up for a few more days - so now's the time to take a listen. The album's in stores now if you like what you hear.
Congratulations to The Early November for the biggest debut in Drive-Thru history! They debuted at #31 on the Billboard charts and sold over 26,000 copies of The Mother, The Mechanic, and The Path.
Philadelphia hardcore band Blacklisted will be disbanding this summer. Formed in 2003, the group has released material with Deathwish Inc. and Stillborn Records. Their final shows will be California's Sound And Fury Festival 2006 late this month and This Is Hardcore Fest in mid-August in Philadelphia. Notably, the performances will feature Blacklisted guitarist Tim, who has been battling a heart ailment as of late.
As a result of their drummer Andy leaving the band to play guitar for Boys Night Out, The Fullblast have broken up. Check out the official statement below.
Rookie Of The Year launched a new website in support of their upcoming release, The Goodnight Moon, which hits shelves on April 11th through 111 Records. The band is currently on tour with Rory and Upperclash Trash.