Following up the infectiously sunny Build It Up, One for the Team are back with a decidedly more rocking effort. Head to the band's AP.net profile to stream Ghosts, the killer new album from these young Minnesotans. If you like what you hear, pick it up tomorrow.
Mark Hoppus thinks you should check out Neon Trees, and we obviously agree. Head on over to the band's AP.net profile for an exclusive stream of the new song "1983." Habits is set for release on March 16th.
The Scenic will be heading back into the studio in April to record their new album. But in the meantime, head over to the band’s AP.net profile to check out an exclusive new demo named “Uh Oh” that they recorded with Mike Watts. Sound off in the replies with your thoughts.
While the dead of winter certainly has most of us in its cold, unforgiving grip, we'd like to bring about a little sunshine to cheer everyone up. That is why we are happy to bring you an exclusive stream of One for the Team's newest single, "Hard for You." The track comes off the band's upcoming release, Ghosts, which will see the light of day on March 16th. Head over to the band's AP.net profile and bask in the glow of one of 2010's catchiest offerings (and grab it...[read more]
Places and Numbers (new project of Bobby Darling, ex-Gatsby’s American Dream) has signed to Equal Vision Records. Here is the only place to check out a new track from Darling, so head over to Places and Numbers’ AP.net profile to stream “Waking the Dead,” off the upcoming EP of the same name.
We hate to expose you to a high-quality LP so close to end of the year list-making, but we need you to hear The Bloodsugars. On the band's AP.net Profile you can stream the ABSOLUTExclusive premiere of their new album I Can't Go On, I'll Go On. It's a record full of bouyant indie-pop grooves taking hints from MGMT, The Flaming Lips, and the 1980's - case in point, The Bloodsugars are hard not to like.
Today we're happy to bring you a free download of "Heart Attack," from Pittsburgh party rockers Gene the Werewolf. Consisting of former members of Punchline and The Berlin Project, it will unleash your inner Burt Reynolds & Paul Stanley. You can download the song on the band's AP.net profile. Want more tunes to howl to? Make sure you pick up their debut EP Light Me Upread more]
We are thrilled to offer a brand new song for download from the spastic math-rockers Native. The song comes from their debut full-length entitled Wrestling Moves, which is due out via Sargent House on January 26th. You can grab the song on their AP.net profile.
A little garage-punk from Brisbane, Australia, anybody? Today's exclusive from Violent Soho brings you just that. Head to the band's AP.net Profile to stream and download "Son of Sam" from their forthcoming Ecstatic Peace/Universal released full-length, and let us know how you feel about their mixture of raw aggression and buzz-covered hooks. (Download link is immediately beneath the stream)
Sherwood know all the recipes for success, and they are now ready to share them with you. Head to the replies to check out their hilarious "Band in a Box" parody, complete with a brilliant cameo from Stephen Christian (Anberlin). Stick around until the end to hear new music from QU as well.
For our newest exclusive, we are proud to team up with Third Eye Blind to bring you the "dirty" version of their video for "Don't Believe a Word." Head to the replies to rock out the way these guys intended.
Looking for another taste of Anchor & Braille's beautiful new record, Felt? Head on over to the band's AP.net profile for an exclusive stream of the new song "Summer Tongues." Like what you hear? The record is available for pre-order here.
Rx Bandits will be playing a few acoustic in store sessions while out on tour, so in honor of those, we have an exclusive acoustic video of the guys rocking an impromptu cover of "No Scrubs" before they launch into their own stuff. Head to the replies for the video goodness and in store details.
Looking for a taste of The Dear Hunter's upcoming release, Act III: Life and Death? Head on over to the band's AP.net profile to check our exclusive stream of a new track entitled "The Tank." Act III hits stores on June 23rd.
Bow to your sensei! Karate High School are roundhouse kicking their way towards this planet with their spacey pop-punk full-length, Invaders, set to be released on Tuesday. Stream the entire album on their AP.net Profile right now, and let us know your thoughts.
Moving Mountains are releasing Foreword on vinyl today, which includes a previously unreleased remix of "Lights and Shapes" by the well-known RAC remix squad. You can stream the song on their AP.net Profile, and grab yourself a vinyl here.
As I Lay Dying will release their new 3 disc DVD, This is Who We Are, on April 14th. Check out an exclusive clip from the package. The 3 disc DVD set chronicles As I Lay Dying from their inception seven years ago through a feature length documentary film, live footage of performances from around the global, and additional music videos and bonus features.
The exclusive we posted a few weeks back from current featured band, FACT, has been replaced with a brand new one. Head to the band's AP.net Profile to stream "Los Angels," track number two on the band's self-titled, April 14th release.
As a continuation of our exclusive for MxPx, we have posted the promo photo for their cover of U2's "I Will Follow". In addition, MxPx has teamed up with Spin.com to release an online stream of their version of read more]
House of Heroes are re-releasing one of our favorite records of '08, The End is Not The End, on March 3rd. This edition includes two unreleased bonus tracks, one of which is streaming ABSOLUTExclusively on the band's AP.net Profile. Check it out!
The third Hit the Lights podcast is now available. The first two are still available on the band's AP.net profile. Don't forget that the band reads all of the comments here and will respond in upcoming episodes. So leave some comments for them. Oh, and Rohan and I are definitely the same person.
Don't forget to stream The Appleseed Cast's new record, Sagarmatha, in entirety on the band's AP.net Profile. The overall consensus of member comments seems to be that it's marvelous and/or stupendous.
Hit the Lights has sent us their first podcast for posting. You can download it on their AP.net profile. Check it out as they answer some of the questions you asked. If you have things you'd like to hear them talk about in the future (there will be more) ... leave some comments in this thread.
Today we have the pleasure of premiering the debut EP from Gospel Claws, featuring Ex-Dear and the Headlights guitarist Joel Marquard, now streaming on their AP.net Profile. The band mixes vintage pop sounds with a whole slew of indie rock influences, resulting in five diverse but equally awesome tracks.
The Appleseed Cast are gearing up to release their next ambient opus, Sagarmatha, on the 17th. As a preview we've posted an ABSOLUTExclusive stream of "The Summer Before" on the band's AP.net Profile. For fans of post-rock akin to Explosions in the Sky and Moving Mountains. You can pre-order read more]
For our latest Unsigned Showcase, we are pleased to treat your ears to an exclusive stream of Crash Boom Bang's debut LP, Gold Rush. If you are in the mood for some clean-cut pop from these rising stars out of Northern Virginia, check out the record here. Gold Rush comes out February 17th, and if you like what you hear, you can pre-order the album read more]
