Today is Brian Marquis' 32nd birthday. Wish him a happy one below, and check him out on the Warped Tour's Acoustic Basement all summer long.

Breakdowns and bass drops seem to win record deals these days, but Easy Killer Records & Apparel must have missed the memo. Rather than succumbing to current (and awful) trends, the new label has snatched up several hard-working, highly-respected unsigned acts covered regularly 'round these parts. We've teamed with the guys to announce their launch roster, which includes Brian Marquis, The Company We Keep, Culprit, Night Verses, and Ramin Niroomand (In Fear & Faith pianist), as well as several others. Hit the replies for the full roster and announcement.

Watch Brian Marquis' full set from the final date of the Acoustic Basement Tour in the replies. He performs Radiohead and Jawbreaker covers, a new song and more. Footage from the other acts on the tour will be posted throughout the week.

We're now in the third part of Vinnie Caruana's tour blog. He's been on the road with travelmates Geoff Rickly (Thursday), Koji, Brian Marquis, and A Loss For Words. In this entry, Vinnie talks about memories of the late Tony Sly (No Use For A Name) and a new tattoo on his skull. Read all about it in the replies and check out various photos from their Acoustic Basement Tour. And if you haven't bought your copy yet, make sure to get City By the Sea, Vinnie's fantastic acoustic solo debut. His previous entries can be read here and here. Do you have any comments about the tour so far or memories of Tony Sly?

Last Friday, we premiered the first part of Vinnie Caruana's tour blog. He's been on the road with travelmates Geoff Rickly (Thursday), Koji, Brian Marquis, and A Loss For Words. In this entry, Vinnie talks about reciprocal appreciation among music artists and their fans. You can read more in the replies, and also check out various photos from their Acoustic Basement Tour. And, if you haven't heard it yet, please check out City By the Sea, Vinnie's acoustic solo debut.

As many of you know, Vinnie Caruana just recently released his debut solo EP, City by the Sea, on I Surrender Records. So of course we're more than excited to bring you a new weekly tour diary feature titled Vinnie On The Road. Once a week, Vinnie will be sharing his general thoughts as he makes his way around the country on his Acoustic Basement Tour. Accompanying him are Geoff Rickly (Thursday), Koji, A Loss for Words, and Brian Marquis. So sit back, relax, and make sure to get your copy of City by the Sea.

Misser will be playing a show at Chain Reaction with Heart To Heart, Souvenirs, and Brian Marquis. Head to the replies to check out Misser's lineup. Tickets can be found here.

Dates for the Acoustic Basement Tour featuring Geoff Rickly, Vinnie Caruana, A Loss For Words, Koji and Brian Marquis can be found in the replies.

Geoff Rickly, Vinnie Caruana, A Loss For Words, Koji and Brian Marquis will team up for the Acoustic Basement Tour in February. Dates are coming soon.

As the producer of the new Acoustic Basement stage at this year's Warped Tour, Brian Marquis is certain to have a busy summer – not only will be be helping run the stage, but he'll be playing on it as well. Check out our interview with Brian about the Acoustic Basement, his solo set and what he's looking forward to about Warped. Also, be sure to check out Brian's covers EP we posted about yesterday – it's free!

Do you ever start to wonder why you love those sad songs so much?

Staff Reviews

The Other F Word [film] (Alex DiVincenzo)
Groundbreaking Ceremony - Don't Tell Me What I Can't Do (Ryan Gardner)

Staff Interviews

Brian Marquis (Jason Gardner)

Features

From the Basement to Your Stereo (Koji) (Jason Gardner)

Brian Marquis released a free covers EP entitled Beneath the Cover is Earth on bandcamp. It features covers of Bruce Springsteen, Thrice, Ryan Adams, Lucero, Defeater and Cary Ann Hearst. Catch Brian on the Warped Tour all summer long.

Our friend Brian Marquis was kind enough to participate in our Backstage Sessions at a recent show in Cambridge, MA. Hit the replies to watch the former Therefore I Am guitarist perform an acoustic rendition of Bruce Springsteen's "Terry's Song," which will appear on his upcoming covers EP for Warped Tour, along with a brand new song entitled "Highways & Heartbreak."

We are excited to announce that this summer's Warped Tour will feature a new stage/tent called The Acoustic Basement. As the name suggests, the stage will showcase acoustic performances from acts such as Anthony Raneri, Kristopher Roe, Vinnie Caruana, Transit, A Loss For Words, Into It. Over It., Koji, Brian Marquis and more. Hit the replies for a video announcement and additional details - including a chance to play your local date of the tour.

Watch Brian Marquis cover Thrice's "Digging My Own Grave" in the replies.

Watch full acoustic sets from A Loss For Words, Koji, Brian Marquis and Bright and Early here.

A Loss For Words, Koji, Brian Marquis and Bright and Early will be playing a few acoustic shows in the northeast next month. Dates in the replies.

I could be by your bedside in no time, singing you back to sleep.

Staff Reviews

Brian Marquis - Snow Damage (Alex DiVincenzo)
The Make - This Box (Gregory Robson)
Jason Reeves - Caged Birds Set Free (Gregory Robson)

Following the breakup of Therefore I Am last year, the members went in distinctly different directions. For guitarist Brian Marquis, he decided on a solo career to showcase his acoustic/folk talents as a singer-songwriter. His debut EP, Snow Damage, is streaming on his AP.net profile. You can pre-order the album, which drops November 22 via Marquis' own Harbinger Music Group, on vinyl, CD and digitally here. As an added bonus, if you leave a comment in this thread with your thoughts on the EP and your favorite song, you will be entered to win an autographed copy.

Hit the replies to see a video about the making of Brian Marquis' debut EP, Snow Damage, along with dates for his EP release shows. We'll be streaming the album tomorrow.

Brian Marquis will release his solo debut EP, Snow Damage, on November 22 via his own label, Harbinger Music Group. It will be available on CD, vinyl and digitally. Keep an eye out for a stream here on AP.net.

Watch full sets from Fairweather (reunion), Transit, The Tower and The Fool and Brian Marquis here.

Watch full sets from Anthony Raneri (of Bayside), Brian Marquis (ex-Therefore I Am) and Bright and Early here. During his set, Raneri reveals plans to release a solo album next year.

Brian Marquis (ex-Therefore I Am) will enter the studio tomorrow with producer Brad Delava to begin recording his debut EP. He will play his first show on August 3 at O'Brien's Pub in Allston, MA. Details can be found here.

Former Therefore I Am guitarist/vocalist Brian Marquis has started a solo project. His first song, "'84 Rookie Card" is streaming here. He will enter the studio in July with producer Brad Delva to record his debut full length for a fall release.