Author: Dom Vigil

Review by Shannon Shumaker The great thing about hearing new material by The Story So Far is that you know what to expect if you’ve listened to either of their previous full lengths. Unfortunately, that is also one of the weaknesses of this pop-punk act’s self-titled record. When “Smile” opens the album with a drum part that hooks you immediately, catchy guitar riffs and Parker Cannon’s signature vocal work, I’m certainly not disappointed, but I’m also reminded quite a bit of The Story So Far’s 2013 release, What You Don’t See. The similarities between The Story So Far and the…

Counterparts has announced the release their fourth studio album, Tragedy Will Find Us, on July 24th via Pure Noise Records (US) and New Damage (Canada). The band has also debuted the record’s first track, “Burn,” and has launched a pre-order for the album, which can be found here: http://www.tragedywillfind.us/. “We chose “Burn” as the first single from TWFU for obvious reasons,” says vocalist Brendan Murphy. “Aside from the fact that we just randomly threw it into our live set, we all felt like “Burn” is the most “Counterparts” song on the record. What we mean by that is that it has all the elements that the people who care about the band…

Backslashes And Bad Ideas have announced their New Noise Magazine Presents: How I Met Your Girlfriend Tour. The tour begins June 12th in Harrisonburg, VA and ends June 27th in Shickshinny, PA and also includes In Your Memory.Check out a promotional video for the tour below: TOUR DATES June 12th – Harrisonburg, VA – Brokedown PalaceJune 13th – Virginia Beach, VA – Hook Up CafeJune 14th – Wilmington, NC – Reggie’s 42nd St. TavernJune 16th – Jacksonville, FL – Jack RabbitsJune 17th – Tampa, FL – The Brass MugJune 18th – Orlando, FL – Uncle Lou’sJune 19th – Tallahassee, FL – Midtown SpeakeasyJune 20th – Columbus, GA – Stay True FestJune 21st – Salyersville,…

Lady Bones are getting ready to release their full-length debut Dying on June 30th via Midnight Werewolf Records (Kal Marks, Big Mess, Sneeze) and Stereogum are sharing the premiere of “Botch,” the album’s first single.STREAM LADY BONES’ “BOTCH” VIA STEREOGUM:http://www.stereogum.com/1800928/lady-bones-botch-stereogum-premiere/mp3s/Pre-orders are now available via Midnight Werewolf Records on vinyl, digital, and a limited edition t-shirt/vinyl bundle.TOUR DATES:(all dates with Snoozer)05/27 – Richmond, VA @ The Inferno05/28 – West Asheville, NC @ The Mothlight w/ Doomster05/29 – Blacksburg, VA @ Robin Williams Center for the Arts05/30 – Nashville, TN @ Hymen House05/31 – Athens, GA @ The Globe06/01 – Tampa, FL06/02 – Gainesville, FL @ Loosey’s – Downtown Gainesville06/03 – Tallahassee, FL06/04 – New Orleans, LA06/05 – Austin, TX @ Todd’s Mansion06/06 – Denton, TX @…

Oso Oso have released “Josephine,” the second single off of Real Stories Of True People, Who Kind Of Looked Like Monsters via Impose Magazine. Real Stories Of True People, Who Kind Of Looked Like Monsters is coming to Soft Speak Records June 9th. Pre-orders are available now via the Soft Speak webstore. Oso Oso will also be touring the east coast this summer. Full list of dates can be found below. Stream “Josephine” Now via Impose Magazine.Oso Oso Summer Tour6/25 – Boston, MA*6/26 – Long Island, NY*6/27 – New Brunswick, NJ*6/28 – Philadelphia, PA*6/29 – Washington, DC6/30 – Wilmington, DE7/01 – Richmond, VA7/02 – Charlotte, NC7/03 – Greensboro, NC7/04 – Virginia Beach,…

Singer songwriter MELANIE recently joined Miley Cyrus to perform and record a number of tracks for Cyrus’ “Backyard Sessions” series, presented by the Happy Hippie Foundation. The videos are part of a major social media initiative between Cyrus and Facebook where charitable donations can be made through the site.The Happy Hippie Foundation is designed to fund programs and help provide homeless youth, LGBT youth and other vulnerable youth populations with consistent support services, education and employment opportunities.You can watch MELANIE perform “Peace Will Come (According To Plan)” with Cyrus on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MileyCyrus/videos/10153378940427147/ and also check out the other collaborations on Cyrus’ facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/MileyCyrusEvery future Happy Hippie Backyard Session…

Wilson have premiered their new song “Give ‘Em Hell” exclusively withRevolver (www.revolvermag.com/news/wilson-premiere-new-song-give-em-hell.html). The song is off their forthcoming new album, Right To Rise (Razor& Tie), set for release on June 30th. Right To Rise was produced by Johnny Andrews (Halestorm, All That Remains, Three Days Grace) in Atlanta, GA. Album pre-orders will launch on May 18th.Wilson recently wrapped a UK/European tour with Halestorm and Nothing More and will head out with Nothing More again in North America on May 31st (tour dates below)Wilson Tour DatesWilson Tour with Nothing More and Red Sun RisingMay 31 – Oklahoma City, OK – Diamond BallroomJune 2 – Des Moines, IA – Wooly’sJune 5 –…

Russian band Grizzly Knows No Remorse are streaming their new album Fat Glasses and The Leather Mustache early today via MetalSucks. Fat Glasses and The Leather Mustache drops officially on 5/27.

Singer, producer, song writer and performer, J-Idris just recently released the official music video for his hit single “Stare At The Ocean.” The song has been met with an overwhelmingly positive response in the clubs and radio stations including Vic Latino’s Party 105.3 (WPTY), K104.7 (WSPK), WCPT Chicago and Sirius XM BPM radio. Grammy nominated DJ/Producer Stonebridge recently remixed the track, which fans can stream here: http://bit.ly/1PlxkZ6.J-Idris will be releasing his new mixtape, #VcVc (for Very Close, Very Close) under new independent imprint Hot+Messy Records on May 19, 2015.

First Year On Earth, have announced their debut self-titled EP set for release June 25th. The EP was mixed by Matt Meli (Sons of Fathers, Gary Clark Jr.) and features violinist Michael McClintock (Gotye, Crowded House).The band will also be playing a number of upcoming shows in the Midwest surrounding the EP release. Please see below for more details. For more information, please visit: http://firstyearonearth.com/ Upcoming ShowsMay 28 Austin TX Whip InnJun. 11 Austin, TX Sahara Lounge w/Rio Grande, St Claire and Dre MazzJun. 25 Austin, TX Scoot Inn EP (EP Release Show)Jun. 29 …