"...there’s a deliberateness to everything you hear in Armlock’s music, a sense that it’s been pored over and ruthlessly curated. Yet paradoxically, the effect is to allow emotion to flow naturally, creating space for the listener to navigate their personal headspace." - Bandcamp Daily
"...a gentler take on slowcore convention that shares more in common musically with their peers Hovvdy and Alex G." - FLOOD Magazine
Armlock, the up-and-coming Australian duo of Simon Lam and Hamish Mitchell, have released their new album, Seashell Angel Lucky Charm, out today via Run For Cover Records. Clocking in at just 18 minutes, Seashell Angel Lucky Charm provides instantly immersive indie rock that's at once impressionistic and accessible, ambiguous yet refreshingly earnest.
Early singles "Fear," "Ice Cold," and "Guardian" introduced Armlock's intricate sound and garnered attention from the likes of Stereogum, The FADER, BrooklynVegan, FLOOD Magazine, Paste Magazine, Bandcamp Daily, and more), and today listeners can hear Seashell Angel Lucky Charm in full. Now's the time to get on board as the band are shaping up for a big 2024, including their first ever US shows, tour dates with Cloud Nothings and Slow Pulp, performing at Pitchfork Music Festival London, and more (see full tour itinerary below).
Longtime friends and collaborators, Lam (vocals and guitar) and Mitchell (guitar and keyboards) met studying jazz at Monash University in Melbourne, eventually discovering a shared love of electronic music. After a handful of electronic and dance-oriented projects (I’lls, Couture, Kllo) Armlock came together and the two began incorporating guitar into the music they were making for the first time. Seashell Angel Lucky Charm is the imaginative and sonically rich result. The music at times recalls Pinback’s lean alternative, Alex G’s adventurous indie, or the wave of mysterious-yet-endearing genre-bending music coming out of the UK from label’s like Dean Blunt’s World Music or Vegyn’s PLZ Make It Ruins. Lam's vocals sit up front, often buoyed by spare guitar lines and a simple but steady beat, with ample space is left for production flourishes like distant laughter, chopped up samples, and pitched squeals to ping around the listener’s ears and leave you ready to hit repeat.
Today Cursive have shared their new single “Botch Job,” the propulsive opener of their forthcoming album, Devourer. An ear-quaking, catchy banger that rips through its 2:47 runtime, the song is accompanied by a video from director Travis Stevens (A Wounded Fawn, Jakob’s Wife, Girl On The Third Floor); it’s the second in the band’s series of horror-themed clips following lead single “Up and Away,” directed by Brea Grant (12 Hour Shift, Torn Hearts). “‘Botch Job’ is a rumination on what one has done with this life and those unfulfilling feelings that may accompany such thoughts. At this point, I don’t care to know what damage my body has incurred from years of abuse,” explains singer/guitarist Tim Kasher. “It’s those anxiety-fueled gremlins keeping you restless in the dead of night, but put to song.” Devourer, out September 13th, is now available for preorder.
Cursive, who will perform September 20th at Riot Fest, will embark on their fall U.S. run in support of Devourer on October 18th in hometown Omaha, NE. A current itinerary is below.
Armlock, the up-and-coming Australian duo of Simon Lam and Hamish Mitchell, are gearing up to release their new album, Seashell Angel Lucky Charm, this Friday, July 12th, on Run For Cover Records. Today they've teamed with FLOOD Magazine to premiere one more early single, "Fear."
Clocking in at just 18 minutes, Seashell Angel Lucky Charm provides instantly immersive indie rock that's at once impressionistic and accessible, ambiguous yet refreshingly earnest. The album's earlier singles "Ice Cold" and "Guardian" introduced the world to Armlock's intricate sound (and garnered attention from the likes of Stereogum, The FADER, BrooklynVegan, and more), and "Fear" just might be their catchiest offering yet. FLOOD praised the track and its accompanying music video, calling it "a gentler take on slowcore convention that shares more in common musically with their peers Hovvdy and Alex G."
Longtime friends and collaborators, Lam (vocals and guitar) and Mitchell (guitar and keyboards) met studying jazz at Monash University in Melbourne, eventually discovering a shared love of electronic music. After a handful of electronic and dance-oriented projects (I’lls, Couture, Kllo) Armlock came together and the two began incorporating guitar into the music they were making for the first time. Seashell Angel Lucky Charm is the imaginative and sonically rich result. The music at times recalls Pinback’s lean alternative, Alex G’s adventurous indie, or the wave of mysterious-yet-endearing genre-bending music coming out of the UK from label’s like Dean Blunt’s World Music or Vegyn’s PLZ Make It Ruins. Lam's vocals sit up front, often buoyed by spare guitar lines and a simple but steady beat, with ample space is left for production flourishes like distant laughter, chopped up samples, and pitched squeals to ping around the listener’s ears and leave you ready to hit repeat.
Armlock have also announced their first ever United States shows, the band will be supporting Cloud Nothings on tour in November, as well as performing with Slow Pulp in NYC. Prior to that the band will be playing three Australian record release shows and appearing at Pitchfork Music Festival in London. See full itinerary below.
Rival Schools have teamed with RFC to celebrate their 25th anniversary with a deluxe reissue of their second LP, Pedals, along with represses of its sister album, Found, and the band's debut LP, United By Fate--all due out September 20th. The Pedals (Deluxe) reissue provides a much-deserved new look at Rival Schools' sophomore LP, and includes three previously unreleased b-sides along with a contemporaneous stripped down live studio session recorded in between shows on tour in Germany. The packaging features a 2xLP gatefold recreation of the original artwork. The Found repress is a recreation of the original limited pressing, commemorating Rival Schools' quasi "lost" album, now available again for collectors and new fans alike, along with another new pressing the their classic debut album, United By Fate, now with the classic green artwork.
Featuring a lineup of NYHC greats--guitarist/vocalist Walter Schreifels (Gorilla Biscuits, Youth of Today Quicksand), drummer Sammy Siegler (Youth of Today, Judge, CIV), bassist Cache Tolman (Iceburn, Institute) and Ian Love (Burn, Atlantic/Pacific)--Rival Schools' trailblazing career has led the way for in post-hardcore, seamlessly blending the sheer kinetic energy of aggressive music with deeply melodic rock songwriting.
In addition to the upcoming releases, Rival Schools have announced a run of East Coast shows with support from Webbed Wing, Hollow Suns, and more. Tickets on sale Friday, see full itinerary below.
Upcoming Shows: 10/17 Asbury Park, NJ @ Asbury Lanes * 10/18 Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Bowl ** 10/19 Cambridge, MA @ The Sinclair * 10/20 Hamden, CT @ Space Ballroom * 10/21 Philadelphia, PA @ First Unitarian Church * 10/22 Washington, DC @ The Atlantis **
It's been ten whole years of us listening to Modern Baseball's iconic record You're Gonna Miss It All, and to celebrate Run For Cover has teamed up with the band to deliver a deluxe anniversary edition worthy of it's legacy. This version of the band's second album is a collector's delight - an LP and 7" enclosed in a heavyweight, hardcover 12" x 12" book with 96 pages of photos from longtime collaborator Jess Flynn. Each member of Modern Baseball also contributed notes to provide context to the countless photos taken while touring, recording, skateboarding, napping, swimming and a whole lot more.
This deluxe edition also includes two never-before released demos of "Rock Bottom" and "Pothole" pressed on an exclusive 7". These early, intimate versions show how the ideas behind these two favorite tracks progressed into the final takes that made it onto You're Gonna Miss It All.
Modern Baseball was formed in 2011 by friends and guitarists Jacob Ewald and Brendan Lukens, who were soon joined by Ian Farmer on bass and Sean Huber on drums.The band self-released their first EP The Nameless Ranger in 2011 while still in high school. Shortly after the members relocated to Philadelphia to attend college and quickly gained a strong following in the Philadelphia music community, teaming up with locals Marietta to release the Couples Therapy split in the spring of 2012. Modern Baseball released their debut full-length Sports later that year on Lame-O Records, which they self-recorded and produced. After spending the summer of 2013 touring heavily across the US, the band headed into Studio A in Philadelphia to self-record You're Going to Miss It All. Mixed by Jonathan Low at Minor Street Recordings and mastered by Will Yip, You're Going to Miss It All features 12 tracks that showcase the band's signature witty indie-pop.
Tacoma, Washington’s-own Enumclaw announces their sophomore album Home in Another Life, out August 30th on RFC. Celebrating the signing and the announcement of their new album, Enumclaw shares new single “Change.” The song is the first taste of what fans can expect from Home In Another Life, paired with a heartwarming video directed by frequent collaborator John C. Peterson.
Co-produced by Ben Zaidi and Enumclaw, Home in Another Life is the natural expansion of the high-octane rock foundation the band built with their widely-praised 2022 debut album Save The Baby. Across the eleven tracks of Home in Another Life, vocalist and principle songwriter Aramis Johnson opens his chest cavity for louder, resolute songs written to pour out of basement shows and reverberate through stadiums in equal measure. With uncomplicated songwriting that crystallizes distinct feelings – ashing cigarettes on the kitchen counter to incite a reaction or finding truth at the bottom of a beer can – anthemic guitar riffs, and an electric energy, Aramis and the band have made their most resonant body of work to-date. Home in Another Life brings the world to Tacoma rather than the other way around. Enumclaw is rounded out by guitarist Nathan Cornell, drummer Ladaniel Gipson, bassist (and Aramis’ younger brother) Eli Edwards.
Enumclaw will also be joining twen on a run of dates this Summer across the US, beginning August 4th in Chattanooga, TN and spanning across the country before it concludes on September 3rd in Fayetteville, AR.
8/4 - Chattanooga, TN @ Cherry Street Tavern 8/5 - Birmingham, AL @ Saturn 8/7 - Lexington, KY @ The Burl 8/8 - Nashville, TN @ The Basement 8/9 - Louisville, KY @ Whirling Tiger 8/10 - Chicago, IL @ Sleeping Village 8/11 - Davenport, IA @ Raccoon Motel 8/12 - Milwaukee, WI @ Cactus Club 8/13 - Minneapolis, MN @ Turf Club 8/19 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby Court 8/20 - Boise, ID @ The Olympic Venue 8/21 - Baker City, OR @ Churchill School 8/22 - Seattle, WA @ The Sunset Tavern 8/25 - San Francisco, CA @ Bottom of the Hill 8/28 - Los Angeles, CA @ Moroccan Lounge 8/29 - San Diego, CA @ Soda Bar 8/30 - Phoenix, AZ @ Valley Bar 9/1 - Dallas, TX @ Deep Vellum 9/3 - Fayetteville, AR @ George’s Majestic Lounge
Armlock, the up-and-coming Australian duo of Simon Lam and Hamish Mitchell, recently joined the Run For Cover Records roster and announced their new album, Seashell Angel Lucky Charm. Due out July 12th, the record is 18 minutes of immersive indie rock that's at once impressionistic and accessible, ambiguous yet refreshingly earnest. Today Armlock have shared another early taste of the record with their latest single, "Guardian."
Lead single "Ice Cold" introduced the band's intricate sound (and garnered attention from the likes of Stereogum, The FADER, BrooklynVegan, and more), and now "Guardian" further envelopes the listener in Armlock's world. Like much of the band's music, the new single taps into Lam and Mitchell's roots in experimental electronic music and filters those influences through a homespun guitar music lens. "Guardian" draws you in close with crystal clear guitars, warm harmonies, and a sparse arrangement that leaves room for character and eccentricities.
The band discussed the new song, saying: "'Guardian' is about the desire for guidance as an uncertain future appears closer, and looking around at life in the present for answers. The song describes desperately looking for a guiding grace through a general sense of spiritually, or at least a heightened awareness of higher frequencies."
Longtime friends and collaborators, Lam (vocals and guitar) and Mitchell (guitar and keyboards) met studying jazz at Monash University in Melbourne, eventually discovering a shared love of electronic music. After a handful of electronic and dance outlets (I’lls, Couture, Kllo) Armlock came together and the two began incorporating guitar into the music they were making for the first time. Seashell Angel Lucky Charm is the imaginative and sonically rich result. The music at times recalls Pinback’s lean alternative, Alex G’s adventurous indie, or the wave of mysterious-yet-endearing genre-bending music coming out of the UK from label’s like Dean Blunt’s World Music or Vegyn’s PLZ Make It Ruins. Lam's vocals sit up front, often buoyed by spare guitar lines and a simple but steady beat, with ample space is left for production flourishes like distant laughter, chopped up samples, and pitched squeals to ping around the listener’s ears and leave you ready to hit repeat.
Armlock will be performing at Pitchfork Music Festival London on November 10th, with more touring announcements to come.
Freshly signed, Cursive have announced their new album Devourer will be released on September 13, 2024. The iconic Omaha band is known for their intensity, ambition, and execution, and has spent 30 years creating a bold discography that’s defined as much by its cathartic sound as its weighty, challenging lyrical themes. As daring as ever, their 10th album Devourer is full of intense and incisive songs, proving exactly why Cursive have been so influential and enduring–and why they remain so vital today. The album’s lead single “Up and Away” is also out now alongside a video directed by Brea Grant (12 Hour Shift, Torn Hearts) and starring Jonah Ray; anchored by a sinuous bassline, the song exemplifies the band’s signature blend of dissonance and deep melody.
“The video is the first in a series of horror-esque stories we've been planning for some time now, a collection of videos created by genre directors. Brea Grant conceived this story of a down-on-his-luck loafer who gets consumed by his own depression, swallowed into some surreal underworld of blanket forts where Cursive seems to be wallowing as well.”
The 2xLP vinyl release features a gatefold jacket w/ matte finish + spot gloss, full color inner sleaves, an etched D-side, and DVD featuring the Devourer music videos.
The band has also announced a slew of tour dates this fall in support of the album, beginning October 18th with two hometown Omaha shows at The Waiting Room and including a November 3rd stop at New York City’s Bowery Ballroom. A current itinerary is below.
Philadelphia's most adventurous guitar pop band,Another Michael, are gearing up for the release of their new albumPick Me Up, Turn Me Upside Down, and today they're back with one more early single, "Hub of Dreams," premiering today viaConsequence. Due out May 31st from Run For Cover Records,Pick Me Up, Turn Me Upside Down arrives hot on the heels of its sibling, 2023'sWishes To Fulfill, providing a more experimental counterpart and highlightingAnother Michael's unending creativity.
"Hub of Dreams" follows "I'm Your Roommate," "Seafood," "Mudslide," "Is There A World?," and thetitle track (which have drawn attention from the like of Stereogum, BrooklynVegan, Uproxx, Paste Magazine, and more) and is yet another offering from the band's seemingly infinite well of inventive indie pop. Another Michael discussed the song's influences via Consequence who praised the track, calling it "a great example of the past and future of Another Michael merging in real time. The chorus is anthemic and urgent, but the song as a whole features a larger focus on dreamy majesty and guitar-based bliss."
Wishes To Fulfill garnered praise for its focus on instantly memorable hooks, and Pick Me Up, Turn Me Upside Down offers a contrasting and complimentary side of Another Michael, bringing new hues to their vibrant sound. The album is still packed with the elements that make Another Michael so special--highly catchy melodies, smart chord progressions, lush arrangements, and layered harmonies--all while venturing into rewarding untouched sonic territory.
Like Wishes To Fulfill before it, Pick Me Up, Turn Me Upside Down finds Another Michael reveling in their love of song--creating and paying tribute to transcendent musical moments and celebrating the deeply personal relationship that can develop between a listener and music that they truly connect with. “Music is a medium of communication,” explains bassist Nick Sebastiano, “It’s not a purposeful decision to talk about music in our songs but it just inherently means so much to us. If something makes your heart sing, the audience is going to hear it.” Doherty adds, "I think good songs are just ones you can find yourself bringing with you all your life no matter where it takes you."
Another Michael are currently on tour with Tenci, and the band have also announced a West Coast run supporting The Polyphonic Spree. See full itinerary below.
Upcoming Shows: 05/28 Atlanta, GA @ 529 * 05/29 Nashville, TN @ Drkmttr * 05/31 Chicago, IL @ Schuba's * 06/01 Hamtramck, MI @ New Dodge Lounge * 06/02 Columbus, OH @ The Basement * 06/04 Pittsburgh, PA @ Bottlerocket * 08/27 Denver, CO @ Meow Wolf + 08/29 Boise, ID @ Treefort Music Hall + 08/30 Portland, OR @ Aladdin Theater + 08/31 Bend, OR @ Volcanic Theatre Pub + 09/03 Sacramento, CA @ Harlow’s + 09/04 San Francisco, CA @ The Chapel + 09/05 Santa Cruz, CA @ Moe’s Alley + 09/06 Pamona, CA @ Glass House + 09/07 Pioneertown, CA @ Pappy & Harriet's + 09/09 Solana Beach, CA @ Belly Up Tavern + 09/10 Los Angeles, CA @ Teragram Ballroom + 09/12 Tucson, AZ @ 191 Toole + 09/14 Santa Fe, NM @ Meow Wolf Santa Fe +
Today, Horse Jumper of Love announce their new album, Disaster Trick, due August 16th. The album finds the trio cranking up the volume while keeping the no-frills intimacy they’re known for. Frontman Dimitri Giannopoulos’ evocative lyrics and arrangements suddenly turn from delicate to blistering, their music is full of intensity, contrasting between quiet and loud, heavy and gentle, and animated by stark emotion and straightforward, timeless songwriting.
Lead single “Wink,” featuring guest vocals from Wednesday’s Karly Hartzman, strips down Horse Jumper of Love’s songwriting to the essentials: urgent, accessible arrangements full of catharsis.
Of the song, released today with a Brittany Reeber-directed video, Giannopoulos says “I was inspired by a Russian short story called “Leaves” by Dimitry Bakin. The story is partly about people leaving their home for something better but when they return they are back to the same place they started. The story shed some perspective on my own life and the ebb and flow of pushing forward for something better and going back to your old ways.”
Disaster Trick, which also features additional contributions from Wednesday’s Karly Hartzman and MJ Lenderman and Ella Williams of Squirrel Flower, feels like a creative reset for the band, partly due to Giannopoulos’ recent sobriety. “This was the first album I've ever done where I went into it with a very clear mind,” he says. “In the past, we would just show up at a studio, drink, and record. Here, everything felt purposeful.” With this newfound energy, the band entered Asheville, North Carolina’s Drop of Sun Studios with producer Alex Farrar (Wednesday, Indigo De Souza). The recordings soar with searing guitars and an unshakeable rhythm section, comprised of bassist John Margaris and drummer James Doran.
Hot on the heels of a spring tour supporting Alvvays, Horse Jumper of Love is hitting the road this summer on a North America tour with DIIV. All dates below.
7/15 - Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer ^ 7/16 - Washington, D.C. @ The Howard Theatre ^ 7/17 - Richmond, VA @ The National ^ 7/19 - Charleston, SC @ Music Farm ^ 7/20 - Orlando, FL @ House of Blues ^ 7/21 - Miami, FL @ The Ground ^ 7/23 - Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum ^ 7/24 - Pensacola, FL @ The Handlebar 7/25 - Atlanta, GA @ Buckhead Theatre ^ 7/27 - Milwaukee, WI @ Turner Hall Ballroom ^ 7/28 - Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue ^ 7/30 - Chicago, IL @ Thalia Hall ^ 7/31 - Detroit, MI @ St Andrew’s Hall ^ 8/1 - Windsor, ON @ Meteor 8/2 - Toronto, ON @ The Concert Hall ^ 8/4 - Portland, ME @ Oxbow Blending & Bottling 8/5 - Boston, MA @ Royale ^ 8/6 - Troy, NY @ No Fun 8/7 - New York, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount ^
"...there’s a deliberateness to everything you hear in Armlock’s music, a sense that it’s been pored over and ruthlessly curated. Yet paradoxically, the effect is to allow emotion to flow naturally, creating space for the listener to navigate their personal headspace." - Bandcamp Daily
"...a gentler take on slowcore convention that shares more in common musically with their peers Hovvdy and Alex G." - FLOOD Magazine
Armlock, the up-and-coming Australian duo of Simon Lam and Hamish Mitchell, have released their new album, Seashell Angel Lucky Charm, out today via Run For Cover Records. Clocking in at just 18 minutes, Seashell Angel Lucky Charm provides instantly immersive indie rock that's at once impressionistic and accessible, ambiguous yet refreshingly earnest.
Early singles "Fear," "Ice Cold," and "Guardian" introduced Armlock's intricate sound and garnered attention from the likes of Stereogum, The FADER, BrooklynVegan, FLOOD Magazine, Paste Magazine, Bandcamp Daily, and more), and today listeners can hear Seashell Angel Lucky Charm in full. Now's the time to get on board as the band are shaping up for a big 2024, including their first ever US shows, tour dates with Cloud Nothings and Slow Pulp, performing at Pitchfork Music Festival London, and more (see full tour itinerary below).
Longtime friends and collaborators, Lam (vocals and guitar) and Mitchell (guitar and keyboards) met studying jazz at Monash University in Melbourne, eventually discovering a shared love of electronic music. After a handful of electronic and dance-oriented projects (I’lls, Couture, Kllo) Armlock came together and the two began incorporating guitar into the music they were making for the first time. Seashell Angel Lucky Charm is the imaginative and sonically rich result. The music at times recalls Pinback’s lean alternative, Alex G’s adventurous indie, or the wave of mysterious-yet-endearing genre-bending music coming out of the UK from label’s like Dean Blunt’s World Music or Vegyn’s PLZ Make It Ruins. Lam's vocals sit up front, often buoyed by spare guitar lines and a simple but steady beat, with ample space is left for production flourishes like distant laughter, chopped up samples, and pitched squeals to ping around the listener’s ears and leave you ready to hit repeat.
Today Cursive have shared their new single “Botch Job,” the propulsive opener of their forthcoming album, Devourer. An ear-quaking, catchy banger that rips through its 2:47 runtime, the song is accompanied by a video from director Travis Stevens (A Wounded Fawn, Jakob’s Wife, Girl On The Third Floor); it’s the second in the band’s series of horror-themed clips following lead single “Up and Away,” directed by Brea Grant (12 Hour Shift, Torn Hearts). “‘Botch Job’ is a rumination on what one has done with this life and those unfulfilling feelings that may accompany such thoughts. At this point, I don’t care to know what damage my body has incurred from years of abuse,” explains singer/guitarist Tim Kasher. “It’s those anxiety-fueled gremlins keeping you restless in the dead of night, but put to song.” Devourer, out September 13th, is now available for preorder.
Cursive, who will perform September 20th at Riot Fest, will embark on their fall U.S. run in support of Devourer on October 18th in hometown Omaha, NE. A current itinerary is below.
Armlock, the up-and-coming Australian duo of Simon Lam and Hamish Mitchell, are gearing up to release their new album, Seashell Angel Lucky Charm, this Friday, July 12th, on Run For Cover Records. Today they've teamed with FLOOD Magazine to premiere one more early single, "Fear."
Clocking in at just 18 minutes, Seashell Angel Lucky Charm provides instantly immersive indie rock that's at once impressionistic and accessible, ambiguous yet refreshingly earnest. The album's earlier singles "Ice Cold" and "Guardian" introduced the world to Armlock's intricate sound (and garnered attention from the likes of Stereogum, The FADER, BrooklynVegan, and more), and "Fear" just might be their catchiest offering yet. FLOOD praised the track and its accompanying music video, calling it "a gentler take on slowcore convention that shares more in common musically with their peers Hovvdy and Alex G."
Longtime friends and collaborators, Lam (vocals and guitar) and Mitchell (guitar and keyboards) met studying jazz at Monash University in Melbourne, eventually discovering a shared love of electronic music. After a handful of electronic and dance-oriented projects (I’lls, Couture, Kllo) Armlock came together and the two began incorporating guitar into the music they were making for the first time. Seashell Angel Lucky Charm is the imaginative and sonically rich result. The music at times recalls Pinback’s lean alternative, Alex G’s adventurous indie, or the wave of mysterious-yet-endearing genre-bending music coming out of the UK from label’s like Dean Blunt’s World Music or Vegyn’s PLZ Make It Ruins. Lam's vocals sit up front, often buoyed by spare guitar lines and a simple but steady beat, with ample space is left for production flourishes like distant laughter, chopped up samples, and pitched squeals to ping around the listener’s ears and leave you ready to hit repeat.
Armlock have also announced their first ever United States shows, the band will be supporting Cloud Nothings on tour in November, as well as performing with Slow Pulp in NYC. Prior to that the band will be playing three Australian record release shows and appearing at Pitchfork Music Festival in London. See full itinerary below.
Rival Schools have teamed with RFC to celebrate their 25th anniversary with a deluxe reissue of their second LP, Pedals, along with represses of its sister album, Found, and the band's debut LP, United By Fate--all due out September 20th. The Pedals (Deluxe) reissue provides a much-deserved new look at Rival Schools' sophomore LP, and includes three previously unreleased b-sides along with a contemporaneous stripped down live studio session recorded in between shows on tour in Germany. The packaging features a 2xLP gatefold recreation of the original artwork. The Found repress is a recreation of the original limited pressing, commemorating Rival Schools' quasi "lost" album, now available again for collectors and new fans alike, along with another new pressing the their classic debut album, United By Fate, now with the classic green artwork.
Featuring a lineup of NYHC greats--guitarist/vocalist Walter Schreifels (Gorilla Biscuits, Youth of Today Quicksand), drummer Sammy Siegler (Youth of Today, Judge, CIV), bassist Cache Tolman (Iceburn, Institute) and Ian Love (Burn, Atlantic/Pacific)--Rival Schools' trailblazing career has led the way for in post-hardcore, seamlessly blending the sheer kinetic energy of aggressive music with deeply melodic rock songwriting.
In addition to the upcoming releases, Rival Schools have announced a run of East Coast shows with support from Webbed Wing, Hollow Suns, and more. Tickets on sale Friday, see full itinerary below.
Upcoming Shows: 10/17 Asbury Park, NJ @ Asbury Lanes * 10/18 Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Bowl ** 10/19 Cambridge, MA @ The Sinclair * 10/20 Hamden, CT @ Space Ballroom * 10/21 Philadelphia, PA @ First Unitarian Church * 10/22 Washington, DC @ The Atlantis **
It's been ten whole years of us listening to Modern Baseball's iconic record You're Gonna Miss It All, and to celebrate Run For Cover has teamed up with the band to deliver a deluxe anniversary edition worthy of it's legacy. This version of the band's second album is a collector's delight - an LP and 7" enclosed in a heavyweight, hardcover 12" x 12" book with 96 pages of photos from longtime collaborator Jess Flynn. Each member of Modern Baseball also contributed notes to provide context to the countless photos taken while touring, recording, skateboarding, napping, swimming and a whole lot more.
This deluxe edition also includes two never-before released demos of "Rock Bottom" and "Pothole" pressed on an exclusive 7". These early, intimate versions show how the ideas behind these two favorite tracks progressed into the final takes that made it onto You're Gonna Miss It All.
Modern Baseball was formed in 2011 by friends and guitarists Jacob Ewald and Brendan Lukens, who were soon joined by Ian Farmer on bass and Sean Huber on drums.The band self-released their first EP The Nameless Ranger in 2011 while still in high school. Shortly after the members relocated to Philadelphia to attend college and quickly gained a strong following in the Philadelphia music community, teaming up with locals Marietta to release the Couples Therapy split in the spring of 2012. Modern Baseball released their debut full-length Sports later that year on Lame-O Records, which they self-recorded and produced. After spending the summer of 2013 touring heavily across the US, the band headed into Studio A in Philadelphia to self-record You're Going to Miss It All. Mixed by Jonathan Low at Minor Street Recordings and mastered by Will Yip, You're Going to Miss It All features 12 tracks that showcase the band's signature witty indie-pop.
Tacoma, Washington’s-own Enumclaw announces their sophomore album Home in Another Life, out August 30th on RFC. Celebrating the signing and the announcement of their new album, Enumclaw shares new single “Change.” The song is the first taste of what fans can expect from Home In Another Life, paired with a heartwarming video directed by frequent collaborator John C. Peterson.
Co-produced by Ben Zaidi and Enumclaw, Home in Another Life is the natural expansion of the high-octane rock foundation the band built with their widely-praised 2022 debut album Save The Baby. Across the eleven tracks of Home in Another Life, vocalist and principle songwriter Aramis Johnson opens his chest cavity for louder, resolute songs written to pour out of basement shows and reverberate through stadiums in equal measure. With uncomplicated songwriting that crystallizes distinct feelings – ashing cigarettes on the kitchen counter to incite a reaction or finding truth at the bottom of a beer can – anthemic guitar riffs, and an electric energy, Aramis and the band have made their most resonant body of work to-date. Home in Another Life brings the world to Tacoma rather than the other way around. Enumclaw is rounded out by guitarist Nathan Cornell, drummer Ladaniel Gipson, bassist (and Aramis’ younger brother) Eli Edwards.
Enumclaw will also be joining twen on a run of dates this Summer across the US, beginning August 4th in Chattanooga, TN and spanning across the country before it concludes on September 3rd in Fayetteville, AR.
8/4 - Chattanooga, TN @ Cherry Street Tavern 8/5 - Birmingham, AL @ Saturn 8/7 - Lexington, KY @ The Burl 8/8 - Nashville, TN @ The Basement 8/9 - Louisville, KY @ Whirling Tiger 8/10 - Chicago, IL @ Sleeping Village 8/11 - Davenport, IA @ Raccoon Motel 8/12 - Milwaukee, WI @ Cactus Club 8/13 - Minneapolis, MN @ Turf Club 8/19 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby Court 8/20 - Boise, ID @ The Olympic Venue 8/21 - Baker City, OR @ Churchill School 8/22 - Seattle, WA @ The Sunset Tavern 8/25 - San Francisco, CA @ Bottom of the Hill 8/28 - Los Angeles, CA @ Moroccan Lounge 8/29 - San Diego, CA @ Soda Bar 8/30 - Phoenix, AZ @ Valley Bar 9/1 - Dallas, TX @ Deep Vellum 9/3 - Fayetteville, AR @ George’s Majestic Lounge
Armlock, the up-and-coming Australian duo of Simon Lam and Hamish Mitchell, recently joined the Run For Cover Records roster and announced their new album, Seashell Angel Lucky Charm. Due out July 12th, the record is 18 minutes of immersive indie rock that's at once impressionistic and accessible, ambiguous yet refreshingly earnest. Today Armlock have shared another early taste of the record with their latest single, "Guardian."
Lead single "Ice Cold" introduced the band's intricate sound (and garnered attention from the likes of Stereogum, The FADER, BrooklynVegan, and more), and now "Guardian" further envelopes the listener in Armlock's world. Like much of the band's music, the new single taps into Lam and Mitchell's roots in experimental electronic music and filters those influences through a homespun guitar music lens. "Guardian" draws you in close with crystal clear guitars, warm harmonies, and a sparse arrangement that leaves room for character and eccentricities.
The band discussed the new song, saying: "'Guardian' is about the desire for guidance as an uncertain future appears closer, and looking around at life in the present for answers. The song describes desperately looking for a guiding grace through a general sense of spiritually, or at least a heightened awareness of higher frequencies."
Longtime friends and collaborators, Lam (vocals and guitar) and Mitchell (guitar and keyboards) met studying jazz at Monash University in Melbourne, eventually discovering a shared love of electronic music. After a handful of electronic and dance outlets (I’lls, Couture, Kllo) Armlock came together and the two began incorporating guitar into the music they were making for the first time. Seashell Angel Lucky Charm is the imaginative and sonically rich result. The music at times recalls Pinback’s lean alternative, Alex G’s adventurous indie, or the wave of mysterious-yet-endearing genre-bending music coming out of the UK from label’s like Dean Blunt’s World Music or Vegyn’s PLZ Make It Ruins. Lam's vocals sit up front, often buoyed by spare guitar lines and a simple but steady beat, with ample space is left for production flourishes like distant laughter, chopped up samples, and pitched squeals to ping around the listener’s ears and leave you ready to hit repeat.
Armlock will be performing at Pitchfork Music Festival London on November 10th, with more touring announcements to come.
Freshly signed, Cursive have announced their new album Devourer will be released on September 13, 2024. The iconic Omaha band is known for their intensity, ambition, and execution, and has spent 30 years creating a bold discography that’s defined as much by its cathartic sound as its weighty, challenging lyrical themes. As daring as ever, their 10th album Devourer is full of intense and incisive songs, proving exactly why Cursive have been so influential and enduring–and why they remain so vital today. The album’s lead single “Up and Away” is also out now alongside a video directed by Brea Grant (12 Hour Shift, Torn Hearts) and starring Jonah Ray; anchored by a sinuous bassline, the song exemplifies the band’s signature blend of dissonance and deep melody.
“The video is the first in a series of horror-esque stories we've been planning for some time now, a collection of videos created by genre directors. Brea Grant conceived this story of a down-on-his-luck loafer who gets consumed by his own depression, swallowed into some surreal underworld of blanket forts where Cursive seems to be wallowing as well.”
The 2xLP vinyl release features a gatefold jacket w/ matte finish + spot gloss, full color inner sleaves, an etched D-side, and DVD featuring the Devourer music videos.
The band has also announced a slew of tour dates this fall in support of the album, beginning October 18th with two hometown Omaha shows at The Waiting Room and including a November 3rd stop at New York City’s Bowery Ballroom. A current itinerary is below.
Philadelphia's most adventurous guitar pop band,Another Michael, are gearing up for the release of their new albumPick Me Up, Turn Me Upside Down, and today they're back with one more early single, "Hub of Dreams," premiering today viaConsequence. Due out May 31st from Run For Cover Records,Pick Me Up, Turn Me Upside Down arrives hot on the heels of its sibling, 2023'sWishes To Fulfill, providing a more experimental counterpart and highlightingAnother Michael's unending creativity.
"Hub of Dreams" follows "I'm Your Roommate," "Seafood," "Mudslide," "Is There A World?," and thetitle track (which have drawn attention from the like of Stereogum, BrooklynVegan, Uproxx, Paste Magazine, and more) and is yet another offering from the band's seemingly infinite well of inventive indie pop. Another Michael discussed the song's influences via Consequence who praised the track, calling it "a great example of the past and future of Another Michael merging in real time. The chorus is anthemic and urgent, but the song as a whole features a larger focus on dreamy majesty and guitar-based bliss."
Wishes To Fulfill garnered praise for its focus on instantly memorable hooks, and Pick Me Up, Turn Me Upside Down offers a contrasting and complimentary side of Another Michael, bringing new hues to their vibrant sound. The album is still packed with the elements that make Another Michael so special--highly catchy melodies, smart chord progressions, lush arrangements, and layered harmonies--all while venturing into rewarding untouched sonic territory.
Like Wishes To Fulfill before it, Pick Me Up, Turn Me Upside Down finds Another Michael reveling in their love of song--creating and paying tribute to transcendent musical moments and celebrating the deeply personal relationship that can develop between a listener and music that they truly connect with. “Music is a medium of communication,” explains bassist Nick Sebastiano, “It’s not a purposeful decision to talk about music in our songs but it just inherently means so much to us. If something makes your heart sing, the audience is going to hear it.” Doherty adds, "I think good songs are just ones you can find yourself bringing with you all your life no matter where it takes you."
Another Michael are currently on tour with Tenci, and the band have also announced a West Coast run supporting The Polyphonic Spree. See full itinerary below.
Upcoming Shows: 05/28 Atlanta, GA @ 529 * 05/29 Nashville, TN @ Drkmttr * 05/31 Chicago, IL @ Schuba's * 06/01 Hamtramck, MI @ New Dodge Lounge * 06/02 Columbus, OH @ The Basement * 06/04 Pittsburgh, PA @ Bottlerocket * 08/27 Denver, CO @ Meow Wolf + 08/29 Boise, ID @ Treefort Music Hall + 08/30 Portland, OR @ Aladdin Theater + 08/31 Bend, OR @ Volcanic Theatre Pub + 09/03 Sacramento, CA @ Harlow’s + 09/04 San Francisco, CA @ The Chapel + 09/05 Santa Cruz, CA @ Moe’s Alley + 09/06 Pamona, CA @ Glass House + 09/07 Pioneertown, CA @ Pappy & Harriet's + 09/09 Solana Beach, CA @ Belly Up Tavern + 09/10 Los Angeles, CA @ Teragram Ballroom + 09/12 Tucson, AZ @ 191 Toole + 09/14 Santa Fe, NM @ Meow Wolf Santa Fe +
Today, Horse Jumper of Love announce their new album, Disaster Trick, due August 16th. The album finds the trio cranking up the volume while keeping the no-frills intimacy they’re known for. Frontman Dimitri Giannopoulos’ evocative lyrics and arrangements suddenly turn from delicate to blistering, their music is full of intensity, contrasting between quiet and loud, heavy and gentle, and animated by stark emotion and straightforward, timeless songwriting.
Lead single “Wink,” featuring guest vocals from Wednesday’s Karly Hartzman, strips down Horse Jumper of Love’s songwriting to the essentials: urgent, accessible arrangements full of catharsis.
Of the song, released today with a Brittany Reeber-directed video, Giannopoulos says “I was inspired by a Russian short story called “Leaves” by Dimitry Bakin. The story is partly about people leaving their home for something better but when they return they are back to the same place they started. The story shed some perspective on my own life and the ebb and flow of pushing forward for something better and going back to your old ways.”
Disaster Trick, which also features additional contributions from Wednesday’s Karly Hartzman and MJ Lenderman and Ella Williams of Squirrel Flower, feels like a creative reset for the band, partly due to Giannopoulos’ recent sobriety. “This was the first album I've ever done where I went into it with a very clear mind,” he says. “In the past, we would just show up at a studio, drink, and record. Here, everything felt purposeful.” With this newfound energy, the band entered Asheville, North Carolina’s Drop of Sun Studios with producer Alex Farrar (Wednesday, Indigo De Souza). The recordings soar with searing guitars and an unshakeable rhythm section, comprised of bassist John Margaris and drummer James Doran.
Hot on the heels of a spring tour supporting Alvvays, Horse Jumper of Love is hitting the road this summer on a North America tour with DIIV. All dates below.
7/15 - Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer ^ 7/16 - Washington, D.C. @ The Howard Theatre ^ 7/17 - Richmond, VA @ The National ^ 7/19 - Charleston, SC @ Music Farm ^ 7/20 - Orlando, FL @ House of Blues ^ 7/21 - Miami, FL @ The Ground ^ 7/23 - Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum ^ 7/24 - Pensacola, FL @ The Handlebar 7/25 - Atlanta, GA @ Buckhead Theatre ^ 7/27 - Milwaukee, WI @ Turner Hall Ballroom ^ 7/28 - Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue ^ 7/30 - Chicago, IL @ Thalia Hall ^ 7/31 - Detroit, MI @ St Andrew’s Hall ^ 8/1 - Windsor, ON @ Meteor 8/2 - Toronto, ON @ The Concert Hall ^ 8/4 - Portland, ME @ Oxbow Blending & Bottling 8/5 - Boston, MA @ Royale ^ 8/6 - Troy, NY @ No Fun 8/7 - New York, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount ^
"...there’s a deliberateness to everything you hear in Armlock’s music, a sense that it’s been pored over and ruthlessly curated. Yet paradoxically, the effect is to allow emotion to flow naturally, creating space for the listener to navigate their personal headspace." - Bandcamp Daily
"...a gentler take on slowcore convention that shares more in common musically with their peers Hovvdy and Alex G." - FLOOD Magazine
Armlock, the up-and-coming Australian duo of Simon Lam and Hamish Mitchell, have released their new album, Seashell Angel Lucky Charm, out today via Run For Cover Records. Clocking in at just 18 minutes, Seashell Angel Lucky Charm provides instantly immersive indie rock that's at once impressionistic and accessible, ambiguous yet refreshingly earnest.
Early singles "Fear," "Ice Cold," and "Guardian" introduced Armlock's intricate sound and garnered attention from the likes of Stereogum, The FADER, BrooklynVegan, FLOOD Magazine, Paste Magazine, Bandcamp Daily, and more), and today listeners can hear Seashell Angel Lucky Charm in full. Now's the time to get on board as the band are shaping up for a big 2024, including their first ever US shows, tour dates with Cloud Nothings and Slow Pulp, performing at Pitchfork Music Festival London, and more (see full tour itinerary below).
Longtime friends and collaborators, Lam (vocals and guitar) and Mitchell (guitar and keyboards) met studying jazz at Monash University in Melbourne, eventually discovering a shared love of electronic music. After a handful of electronic and dance-oriented projects (I’lls, Couture, Kllo) Armlock came together and the two began incorporating guitar into the music they were making for the first time. Seashell Angel Lucky Charm is the imaginative and sonically rich result. The music at times recalls Pinback’s lean alternative, Alex G’s adventurous indie, or the wave of mysterious-yet-endearing genre-bending music coming out of the UK from label’s like Dean Blunt’s World Music or Vegyn’s PLZ Make It Ruins. Lam's vocals sit up front, often buoyed by spare guitar lines and a simple but steady beat, with ample space is left for production flourishes like distant laughter, chopped up samples, and pitched squeals to ping around the listener’s ears and leave you ready to hit repeat.
Today Cursive have shared their new single “Botch Job,” the propulsive opener of their forthcoming album, Devourer. An ear-quaking, catchy banger that rips through its 2:47 runtime, the song is accompanied by a video from director Travis Stevens (A Wounded Fawn, Jakob’s Wife, Girl On The Third Floor); it’s the second in the band’s series of horror-themed clips following lead single “Up and Away,” directed by Brea Grant (12 Hour Shift, Torn Hearts). “‘Botch Job’ is a rumination on what one has done with this life and those unfulfilling feelings that may accompany such thoughts. At this point, I don’t care to know what damage my body has incurred from years of abuse,” explains singer/guitarist Tim Kasher. “It’s those anxiety-fueled gremlins keeping you restless in the dead of night, but put to song.” Devourer, out September 13th, is now available for preorder.
Cursive, who will perform September 20th at Riot Fest, will embark on their fall U.S. run in support of Devourer on October 18th in hometown Omaha, NE. A current itinerary is below.
Armlock, the up-and-coming Australian duo of Simon Lam and Hamish Mitchell, are gearing up to release their new album, Seashell Angel Lucky Charm, this Friday, July 12th, on Run For Cover Records. Today they've teamed with FLOOD Magazine to premiere one more early single, "Fear."
Clocking in at just 18 minutes, Seashell Angel Lucky Charm provides instantly immersive indie rock that's at once impressionistic and accessible, ambiguous yet refreshingly earnest. The album's earlier singles "Ice Cold" and "Guardian" introduced the world to Armlock's intricate sound (and garnered attention from the likes of Stereogum, The FADER, BrooklynVegan, and more), and "Fear" just might be their catchiest offering yet. FLOOD praised the track and its accompanying music video, calling it "a gentler take on slowcore convention that shares more in common musically with their peers Hovvdy and Alex G."
Longtime friends and collaborators, Lam (vocals and guitar) and Mitchell (guitar and keyboards) met studying jazz at Monash University in Melbourne, eventually discovering a shared love of electronic music. After a handful of electronic and dance-oriented projects (I’lls, Couture, Kllo) Armlock came together and the two began incorporating guitar into the music they were making for the first time. Seashell Angel Lucky Charm is the imaginative and sonically rich result. The music at times recalls Pinback’s lean alternative, Alex G’s adventurous indie, or the wave of mysterious-yet-endearing genre-bending music coming out of the UK from label’s like Dean Blunt’s World Music or Vegyn’s PLZ Make It Ruins. Lam's vocals sit up front, often buoyed by spare guitar lines and a simple but steady beat, with ample space is left for production flourishes like distant laughter, chopped up samples, and pitched squeals to ping around the listener’s ears and leave you ready to hit repeat.
Armlock have also announced their first ever United States shows, the band will be supporting Cloud Nothings on tour in November, as well as performing with Slow Pulp in NYC. Prior to that the band will be playing three Australian record release shows and appearing at Pitchfork Music Festival in London. See full itinerary below.
Rival Schools have teamed with RFC to celebrate their 25th anniversary with a deluxe reissue of their second LP, Pedals, along with represses of its sister album, Found, and the band's debut LP, United By Fate--all due out September 20th. The Pedals (Deluxe) reissue provides a much-deserved new look at Rival Schools' sophomore LP, and includes three previously unreleased b-sides along with a contemporaneous stripped down live studio session recorded in between shows on tour in Germany. The packaging features a 2xLP gatefold recreation of the original artwork. The Found repress is a recreation of the original limited pressing, commemorating Rival Schools' quasi "lost" album, now available again for collectors and new fans alike, along with another new pressing the their classic debut album, United By Fate, now with the classic green artwork.
Featuring a lineup of NYHC greats--guitarist/vocalist Walter Schreifels (Gorilla Biscuits, Youth of Today Quicksand), drummer Sammy Siegler (Youth of Today, Judge, CIV), bassist Cache Tolman (Iceburn, Institute) and Ian Love (Burn, Atlantic/Pacific)--Rival Schools' trailblazing career has led the way for in post-hardcore, seamlessly blending the sheer kinetic energy of aggressive music with deeply melodic rock songwriting.
In addition to the upcoming releases, Rival Schools have announced a run of East Coast shows with support from Webbed Wing, Hollow Suns, and more. Tickets on sale Friday, see full itinerary below.
Upcoming Shows: 10/17 Asbury Park, NJ @ Asbury Lanes * 10/18 Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Bowl ** 10/19 Cambridge, MA @ The Sinclair * 10/20 Hamden, CT @ Space Ballroom * 10/21 Philadelphia, PA @ First Unitarian Church * 10/22 Washington, DC @ The Atlantis **
It's been ten whole years of us listening to Modern Baseball's iconic record You're Gonna Miss It All, and to celebrate Run For Cover has teamed up with the band to deliver a deluxe anniversary edition worthy of it's legacy. This version of the band's second album is a collector's delight - an LP and 7" enclosed in a heavyweight, hardcover 12" x 12" book with 96 pages of photos from longtime collaborator Jess Flynn. Each member of Modern Baseball also contributed notes to provide context to the countless photos taken while touring, recording, skateboarding, napping, swimming and a whole lot more.
This deluxe edition also includes two never-before released demos of "Rock Bottom" and "Pothole" pressed on an exclusive 7". These early, intimate versions show how the ideas behind these two favorite tracks progressed into the final takes that made it onto You're Gonna Miss It All.
Modern Baseball was formed in 2011 by friends and guitarists Jacob Ewald and Brendan Lukens, who were soon joined by Ian Farmer on bass and Sean Huber on drums.The band self-released their first EP The Nameless Ranger in 2011 while still in high school. Shortly after the members relocated to Philadelphia to attend college and quickly gained a strong following in the Philadelphia music community, teaming up with locals Marietta to release the Couples Therapy split in the spring of 2012. Modern Baseball released their debut full-length Sports later that year on Lame-O Records, which they self-recorded and produced. After spending the summer of 2013 touring heavily across the US, the band headed into Studio A in Philadelphia to self-record You're Going to Miss It All. Mixed by Jonathan Low at Minor Street Recordings and mastered by Will Yip, You're Going to Miss It All features 12 tracks that showcase the band's signature witty indie-pop.
Tacoma, Washington’s-own Enumclaw announces their sophomore album Home in Another Life, out August 30th on RFC. Celebrating the signing and the announcement of their new album, Enumclaw shares new single “Change.” The song is the first taste of what fans can expect from Home In Another Life, paired with a heartwarming video directed by frequent collaborator John C. Peterson.
Co-produced by Ben Zaidi and Enumclaw, Home in Another Life is the natural expansion of the high-octane rock foundation the band built with their widely-praised 2022 debut album Save The Baby. Across the eleven tracks of Home in Another Life, vocalist and principle songwriter Aramis Johnson opens his chest cavity for louder, resolute songs written to pour out of basement shows and reverberate through stadiums in equal measure. With uncomplicated songwriting that crystallizes distinct feelings – ashing cigarettes on the kitchen counter to incite a reaction or finding truth at the bottom of a beer can – anthemic guitar riffs, and an electric energy, Aramis and the band have made their most resonant body of work to-date. Home in Another Life brings the world to Tacoma rather than the other way around. Enumclaw is rounded out by guitarist Nathan Cornell, drummer Ladaniel Gipson, bassist (and Aramis’ younger brother) Eli Edwards.
Enumclaw will also be joining twen on a run of dates this Summer across the US, beginning August 4th in Chattanooga, TN and spanning across the country before it concludes on September 3rd in Fayetteville, AR.
8/4 - Chattanooga, TN @ Cherry Street Tavern 8/5 - Birmingham, AL @ Saturn 8/7 - Lexington, KY @ The Burl 8/8 - Nashville, TN @ The Basement 8/9 - Louisville, KY @ Whirling Tiger 8/10 - Chicago, IL @ Sleeping Village 8/11 - Davenport, IA @ Raccoon Motel 8/12 - Milwaukee, WI @ Cactus Club 8/13 - Minneapolis, MN @ Turf Club 8/19 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby Court 8/20 - Boise, ID @ The Olympic Venue 8/21 - Baker City, OR @ Churchill School 8/22 - Seattle, WA @ The Sunset Tavern 8/25 - San Francisco, CA @ Bottom of the Hill 8/28 - Los Angeles, CA @ Moroccan Lounge 8/29 - San Diego, CA @ Soda Bar 8/30 - Phoenix, AZ @ Valley Bar 9/1 - Dallas, TX @ Deep Vellum 9/3 - Fayetteville, AR @ George’s Majestic Lounge
Armlock, the up-and-coming Australian duo of Simon Lam and Hamish Mitchell, recently joined the Run For Cover Records roster and announced their new album, Seashell Angel Lucky Charm. Due out July 12th, the record is 18 minutes of immersive indie rock that's at once impressionistic and accessible, ambiguous yet refreshingly earnest. Today Armlock have shared another early taste of the record with their latest single, "Guardian."
Lead single "Ice Cold" introduced the band's intricate sound (and garnered attention from the likes of Stereogum, The FADER, BrooklynVegan, and more), and now "Guardian" further envelopes the listener in Armlock's world. Like much of the band's music, the new single taps into Lam and Mitchell's roots in experimental electronic music and filters those influences through a homespun guitar music lens. "Guardian" draws you in close with crystal clear guitars, warm harmonies, and a sparse arrangement that leaves room for character and eccentricities.
The band discussed the new song, saying: "'Guardian' is about the desire for guidance as an uncertain future appears closer, and looking around at life in the present for answers. The song describes desperately looking for a guiding grace through a general sense of spiritually, or at least a heightened awareness of higher frequencies."
Longtime friends and collaborators, Lam (vocals and guitar) and Mitchell (guitar and keyboards) met studying jazz at Monash University in Melbourne, eventually discovering a shared love of electronic music. After a handful of electronic and dance outlets (I’lls, Couture, Kllo) Armlock came together and the two began incorporating guitar into the music they were making for the first time. Seashell Angel Lucky Charm is the imaginative and sonically rich result. The music at times recalls Pinback’s lean alternative, Alex G’s adventurous indie, or the wave of mysterious-yet-endearing genre-bending music coming out of the UK from label’s like Dean Blunt’s World Music or Vegyn’s PLZ Make It Ruins. Lam's vocals sit up front, often buoyed by spare guitar lines and a simple but steady beat, with ample space is left for production flourishes like distant laughter, chopped up samples, and pitched squeals to ping around the listener’s ears and leave you ready to hit repeat.
Armlock will be performing at Pitchfork Music Festival London on November 10th, with more touring announcements to come.
Freshly signed, Cursive have announced their new album Devourer will be released on September 13, 2024. The iconic Omaha band is known for their intensity, ambition, and execution, and has spent 30 years creating a bold discography that’s defined as much by its cathartic sound as its weighty, challenging lyrical themes. As daring as ever, their 10th album Devourer is full of intense and incisive songs, proving exactly why Cursive have been so influential and enduring–and why they remain so vital today. The album’s lead single “Up and Away” is also out now alongside a video directed by Brea Grant (12 Hour Shift, Torn Hearts) and starring Jonah Ray; anchored by a sinuous bassline, the song exemplifies the band’s signature blend of dissonance and deep melody.
“The video is the first in a series of horror-esque stories we've been planning for some time now, a collection of videos created by genre directors. Brea Grant conceived this story of a down-on-his-luck loafer who gets consumed by his own depression, swallowed into some surreal underworld of blanket forts where Cursive seems to be wallowing as well.”
The 2xLP vinyl release features a gatefold jacket w/ matte finish + spot gloss, full color inner sleaves, an etched D-side, and DVD featuring the Devourer music videos.
The band has also announced a slew of tour dates this fall in support of the album, beginning October 18th with two hometown Omaha shows at The Waiting Room and including a November 3rd stop at New York City’s Bowery Ballroom. A current itinerary is below.
Philadelphia's most adventurous guitar pop band,Another Michael, are gearing up for the release of their new albumPick Me Up, Turn Me Upside Down, and today they're back with one more early single, "Hub of Dreams," premiering today viaConsequence. Due out May 31st from Run For Cover Records,Pick Me Up, Turn Me Upside Down arrives hot on the heels of its sibling, 2023'sWishes To Fulfill, providing a more experimental counterpart and highlightingAnother Michael's unending creativity.
"Hub of Dreams" follows "I'm Your Roommate," "Seafood," "Mudslide," "Is There A World?," and thetitle track (which have drawn attention from the like of Stereogum, BrooklynVegan, Uproxx, Paste Magazine, and more) and is yet another offering from the band's seemingly infinite well of inventive indie pop. Another Michael discussed the song's influences via Consequence who praised the track, calling it "a great example of the past and future of Another Michael merging in real time. The chorus is anthemic and urgent, but the song as a whole features a larger focus on dreamy majesty and guitar-based bliss."
Wishes To Fulfill garnered praise for its focus on instantly memorable hooks, and Pick Me Up, Turn Me Upside Down offers a contrasting and complimentary side of Another Michael, bringing new hues to their vibrant sound. The album is still packed with the elements that make Another Michael so special--highly catchy melodies, smart chord progressions, lush arrangements, and layered harmonies--all while venturing into rewarding untouched sonic territory.
Like Wishes To Fulfill before it, Pick Me Up, Turn Me Upside Down finds Another Michael reveling in their love of song--creating and paying tribute to transcendent musical moments and celebrating the deeply personal relationship that can develop between a listener and music that they truly connect with. “Music is a medium of communication,” explains bassist Nick Sebastiano, “It’s not a purposeful decision to talk about music in our songs but it just inherently means so much to us. If something makes your heart sing, the audience is going to hear it.” Doherty adds, "I think good songs are just ones you can find yourself bringing with you all your life no matter where it takes you."
Another Michael are currently on tour with Tenci, and the band have also announced a West Coast run supporting The Polyphonic Spree. See full itinerary below.
Upcoming Shows: 05/28 Atlanta, GA @ 529 * 05/29 Nashville, TN @ Drkmttr * 05/31 Chicago, IL @ Schuba's * 06/01 Hamtramck, MI @ New Dodge Lounge * 06/02 Columbus, OH @ The Basement * 06/04 Pittsburgh, PA @ Bottlerocket * 08/27 Denver, CO @ Meow Wolf + 08/29 Boise, ID @ Treefort Music Hall + 08/30 Portland, OR @ Aladdin Theater + 08/31 Bend, OR @ Volcanic Theatre Pub + 09/03 Sacramento, CA @ Harlow’s + 09/04 San Francisco, CA @ The Chapel + 09/05 Santa Cruz, CA @ Moe’s Alley + 09/06 Pamona, CA @ Glass House + 09/07 Pioneertown, CA @ Pappy & Harriet's + 09/09 Solana Beach, CA @ Belly Up Tavern + 09/10 Los Angeles, CA @ Teragram Ballroom + 09/12 Tucson, AZ @ 191 Toole + 09/14 Santa Fe, NM @ Meow Wolf Santa Fe +
Today, Horse Jumper of Love announce their new album, Disaster Trick, due August 16th. The album finds the trio cranking up the volume while keeping the no-frills intimacy they’re known for. Frontman Dimitri Giannopoulos’ evocative lyrics and arrangements suddenly turn from delicate to blistering, their music is full of intensity, contrasting between quiet and loud, heavy and gentle, and animated by stark emotion and straightforward, timeless songwriting.
Lead single “Wink,” featuring guest vocals from Wednesday’s Karly Hartzman, strips down Horse Jumper of Love’s songwriting to the essentials: urgent, accessible arrangements full of catharsis.
Of the song, released today with a Brittany Reeber-directed video, Giannopoulos says “I was inspired by a Russian short story called “Leaves” by Dimitry Bakin. The story is partly about people leaving their home for something better but when they return they are back to the same place they started. The story shed some perspective on my own life and the ebb and flow of pushing forward for something better and going back to your old ways.”
Disaster Trick, which also features additional contributions from Wednesday’s Karly Hartzman and MJ Lenderman and Ella Williams of Squirrel Flower, feels like a creative reset for the band, partly due to Giannopoulos’ recent sobriety. “This was the first album I've ever done where I went into it with a very clear mind,” he says. “In the past, we would just show up at a studio, drink, and record. Here, everything felt purposeful.” With this newfound energy, the band entered Asheville, North Carolina’s Drop of Sun Studios with producer Alex Farrar (Wednesday, Indigo De Souza). The recordings soar with searing guitars and an unshakeable rhythm section, comprised of bassist John Margaris and drummer James Doran.
Hot on the heels of a spring tour supporting Alvvays, Horse Jumper of Love is hitting the road this summer on a North America tour with DIIV. All dates below.
7/15 - Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer ^ 7/16 - Washington, D.C. @ The Howard Theatre ^ 7/17 - Richmond, VA @ The National ^ 7/19 - Charleston, SC @ Music Farm ^ 7/20 - Orlando, FL @ House of Blues ^ 7/21 - Miami, FL @ The Ground ^ 7/23 - Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum ^ 7/24 - Pensacola, FL @ The Handlebar 7/25 - Atlanta, GA @ Buckhead Theatre ^ 7/27 - Milwaukee, WI @ Turner Hall Ballroom ^ 7/28 - Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue ^ 7/30 - Chicago, IL @ Thalia Hall ^ 7/31 - Detroit, MI @ St Andrew’s Hall ^ 8/1 - Windsor, ON @ Meteor 8/2 - Toronto, ON @ The Concert Hall ^ 8/4 - Portland, ME @ Oxbow Blending & Bottling 8/5 - Boston, MA @ Royale ^ 8/6 - Troy, NY @ No Fun 8/7 - New York, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount ^
"...there’s a deliberateness to everything you hear in Armlock’s music, a sense that it’s been pored over and ruthlessly curated. Yet paradoxically, the effect is to allow emotion to flow naturally, creating space for the listener to navigate their personal headspace." - Bandcamp Daily
"...a gentler take on slowcore convention that shares more in common musically with their peers Hovvdy and Alex G." - FLOOD Magazine
Armlock, the up-and-coming Australian duo of Simon Lam and Hamish Mitchell, have released their new album, Seashell Angel Lucky Charm, out today via Run For Cover Records. Clocking in at just 18 minutes, Seashell Angel Lucky Charm provides instantly immersive indie rock that's at once impressionistic and accessible, ambiguous yet refreshingly earnest.
Early singles "Fear," "Ice Cold," and "Guardian" introduced Armlock's intricate sound and garnered attention from the likes of Stereogum, The FADER, BrooklynVegan, FLOOD Magazine, Paste Magazine, Bandcamp Daily, and more), and today listeners can hear Seashell Angel Lucky Charm in full. Now's the time to get on board as the band are shaping up for a big 2024, including their first ever US shows, tour dates with Cloud Nothings and Slow Pulp, performing at Pitchfork Music Festival London, and more (see full tour itinerary below).
Longtime friends and collaborators, Lam (vocals and guitar) and Mitchell (guitar and keyboards) met studying jazz at Monash University in Melbourne, eventually discovering a shared love of electronic music. After a handful of electronic and dance-oriented projects (I’lls, Couture, Kllo) Armlock came together and the two began incorporating guitar into the music they were making for the first time. Seashell Angel Lucky Charm is the imaginative and sonically rich result. The music at times recalls Pinback’s lean alternative, Alex G’s adventurous indie, or the wave of mysterious-yet-endearing genre-bending music coming out of the UK from label’s like Dean Blunt’s World Music or Vegyn’s PLZ Make It Ruins. Lam's vocals sit up front, often buoyed by spare guitar lines and a simple but steady beat, with ample space is left for production flourishes like distant laughter, chopped up samples, and pitched squeals to ping around the listener’s ears and leave you ready to hit repeat.
Today Cursive have shared their new single “Botch Job,” the propulsive opener of their forthcoming album, Devourer. An ear-quaking, catchy banger that rips through its 2:47 runtime, the song is accompanied by a video from director Travis Stevens (A Wounded Fawn, Jakob’s Wife, Girl On The Third Floor); it’s the second in the band’s series of horror-themed clips following lead single “Up and Away,” directed by Brea Grant (12 Hour Shift, Torn Hearts). “‘Botch Job’ is a rumination on what one has done with this life and those unfulfilling feelings that may accompany such thoughts. At this point, I don’t care to know what damage my body has incurred from years of abuse,” explains singer/guitarist Tim Kasher. “It’s those anxiety-fueled gremlins keeping you restless in the dead of night, but put to song.” Devourer, out September 13th, is now available for preorder.
Cursive, who will perform September 20th at Riot Fest, will embark on their fall U.S. run in support of Devourer on October 18th in hometown Omaha, NE. A current itinerary is below.
Armlock, the up-and-coming Australian duo of Simon Lam and Hamish Mitchell, are gearing up to release their new album, Seashell Angel Lucky Charm, this Friday, July 12th, on Run For Cover Records. Today they've teamed with FLOOD Magazine to premiere one more early single, "Fear."
Clocking in at just 18 minutes, Seashell Angel Lucky Charm provides instantly immersive indie rock that's at once impressionistic and accessible, ambiguous yet refreshingly earnest. The album's earlier singles "Ice Cold" and "Guardian" introduced the world to Armlock's intricate sound (and garnered attention from the likes of Stereogum, The FADER, BrooklynVegan, and more), and "Fear" just might be their catchiest offering yet. FLOOD praised the track and its accompanying music video, calling it "a gentler take on slowcore convention that shares more in common musically with their peers Hovvdy and Alex G."
Longtime friends and collaborators, Lam (vocals and guitar) and Mitchell (guitar and keyboards) met studying jazz at Monash University in Melbourne, eventually discovering a shared love of electronic music. After a handful of electronic and dance-oriented projects (I’lls, Couture, Kllo) Armlock came together and the two began incorporating guitar into the music they were making for the first time. Seashell Angel Lucky Charm is the imaginative and sonically rich result. The music at times recalls Pinback’s lean alternative, Alex G’s adventurous indie, or the wave of mysterious-yet-endearing genre-bending music coming out of the UK from label’s like Dean Blunt’s World Music or Vegyn’s PLZ Make It Ruins. Lam's vocals sit up front, often buoyed by spare guitar lines and a simple but steady beat, with ample space is left for production flourishes like distant laughter, chopped up samples, and pitched squeals to ping around the listener’s ears and leave you ready to hit repeat.
Armlock have also announced their first ever United States shows, the band will be supporting Cloud Nothings on tour in November, as well as performing with Slow Pulp in NYC. Prior to that the band will be playing three Australian record release shows and appearing at Pitchfork Music Festival in London. See full itinerary below.
Rival Schools have teamed with RFC to celebrate their 25th anniversary with a deluxe reissue of their second LP, Pedals, along with represses of its sister album, Found, and the band's debut LP, United By Fate--all due out September 20th. The Pedals (Deluxe) reissue provides a much-deserved new look at Rival Schools' sophomore LP, and includes three previously unreleased b-sides along with a contemporaneous stripped down live studio session recorded in between shows on tour in Germany. The packaging features a 2xLP gatefold recreation of the original artwork. The Found repress is a recreation of the original limited pressing, commemorating Rival Schools' quasi "lost" album, now available again for collectors and new fans alike, along with another new pressing the their classic debut album, United By Fate, now with the classic green artwork.
Featuring a lineup of NYHC greats--guitarist/vocalist Walter Schreifels (Gorilla Biscuits, Youth of Today Quicksand), drummer Sammy Siegler (Youth of Today, Judge, CIV), bassist Cache Tolman (Iceburn, Institute) and Ian Love (Burn, Atlantic/Pacific)--Rival Schools' trailblazing career has led the way for in post-hardcore, seamlessly blending the sheer kinetic energy of aggressive music with deeply melodic rock songwriting.
In addition to the upcoming releases, Rival Schools have announced a run of East Coast shows with support from Webbed Wing, Hollow Suns, and more. Tickets on sale Friday, see full itinerary below.
Upcoming Shows: 10/17 Asbury Park, NJ @ Asbury Lanes * 10/18 Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Bowl ** 10/19 Cambridge, MA @ The Sinclair * 10/20 Hamden, CT @ Space Ballroom * 10/21 Philadelphia, PA @ First Unitarian Church * 10/22 Washington, DC @ The Atlantis **
It's been ten whole years of us listening to Modern Baseball's iconic record You're Gonna Miss It All, and to celebrate Run For Cover has teamed up with the band to deliver a deluxe anniversary edition worthy of it's legacy. This version of the band's second album is a collector's delight - an LP and 7" enclosed in a heavyweight, hardcover 12" x 12" book with 96 pages of photos from longtime collaborator Jess Flynn. Each member of Modern Baseball also contributed notes to provide context to the countless photos taken while touring, recording, skateboarding, napping, swimming and a whole lot more.
This deluxe edition also includes two never-before released demos of "Rock Bottom" and "Pothole" pressed on an exclusive 7". These early, intimate versions show how the ideas behind these two favorite tracks progressed into the final takes that made it onto You're Gonna Miss It All.
Modern Baseball was formed in 2011 by friends and guitarists Jacob Ewald and Brendan Lukens, who were soon joined by Ian Farmer on bass and Sean Huber on drums.The band self-released their first EP The Nameless Ranger in 2011 while still in high school. Shortly after the members relocated to Philadelphia to attend college and quickly gained a strong following in the Philadelphia music community, teaming up with locals Marietta to release the Couples Therapy split in the spring of 2012. Modern Baseball released their debut full-length Sports later that year on Lame-O Records, which they self-recorded and produced. After spending the summer of 2013 touring heavily across the US, the band headed into Studio A in Philadelphia to self-record You're Going to Miss It All. Mixed by Jonathan Low at Minor Street Recordings and mastered by Will Yip, You're Going to Miss It All features 12 tracks that showcase the band's signature witty indie-pop.
Tacoma, Washington’s-own Enumclaw announces their sophomore album Home in Another Life, out August 30th on RFC. Celebrating the signing and the announcement of their new album, Enumclaw shares new single “Change.” The song is the first taste of what fans can expect from Home In Another Life, paired with a heartwarming video directed by frequent collaborator John C. Peterson.
Co-produced by Ben Zaidi and Enumclaw, Home in Another Life is the natural expansion of the high-octane rock foundation the band built with their widely-praised 2022 debut album Save The Baby. Across the eleven tracks of Home in Another Life, vocalist and principle songwriter Aramis Johnson opens his chest cavity for louder, resolute songs written to pour out of basement shows and reverberate through stadiums in equal measure. With uncomplicated songwriting that crystallizes distinct feelings – ashing cigarettes on the kitchen counter to incite a reaction or finding truth at the bottom of a beer can – anthemic guitar riffs, and an electric energy, Aramis and the band have made their most resonant body of work to-date. Home in Another Life brings the world to Tacoma rather than the other way around. Enumclaw is rounded out by guitarist Nathan Cornell, drummer Ladaniel Gipson, bassist (and Aramis’ younger brother) Eli Edwards.
Enumclaw will also be joining twen on a run of dates this Summer across the US, beginning August 4th in Chattanooga, TN and spanning across the country before it concludes on September 3rd in Fayetteville, AR.
8/4 - Chattanooga, TN @ Cherry Street Tavern 8/5 - Birmingham, AL @ Saturn 8/7 - Lexington, KY @ The Burl 8/8 - Nashville, TN @ The Basement 8/9 - Louisville, KY @ Whirling Tiger 8/10 - Chicago, IL @ Sleeping Village 8/11 - Davenport, IA @ Raccoon Motel 8/12 - Milwaukee, WI @ Cactus Club 8/13 - Minneapolis, MN @ Turf Club 8/19 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby Court 8/20 - Boise, ID @ The Olympic Venue 8/21 - Baker City, OR @ Churchill School 8/22 - Seattle, WA @ The Sunset Tavern 8/25 - San Francisco, CA @ Bottom of the Hill 8/28 - Los Angeles, CA @ Moroccan Lounge 8/29 - San Diego, CA @ Soda Bar 8/30 - Phoenix, AZ @ Valley Bar 9/1 - Dallas, TX @ Deep Vellum 9/3 - Fayetteville, AR @ George’s Majestic Lounge
Armlock, the up-and-coming Australian duo of Simon Lam and Hamish Mitchell, recently joined the Run For Cover Records roster and announced their new album, Seashell Angel Lucky Charm. Due out July 12th, the record is 18 minutes of immersive indie rock that's at once impressionistic and accessible, ambiguous yet refreshingly earnest. Today Armlock have shared another early taste of the record with their latest single, "Guardian."
Lead single "Ice Cold" introduced the band's intricate sound (and garnered attention from the likes of Stereogum, The FADER, BrooklynVegan, and more), and now "Guardian" further envelopes the listener in Armlock's world. Like much of the band's music, the new single taps into Lam and Mitchell's roots in experimental electronic music and filters those influences through a homespun guitar music lens. "Guardian" draws you in close with crystal clear guitars, warm harmonies, and a sparse arrangement that leaves room for character and eccentricities.
The band discussed the new song, saying: "'Guardian' is about the desire for guidance as an uncertain future appears closer, and looking around at life in the present for answers. The song describes desperately looking for a guiding grace through a general sense of spiritually, or at least a heightened awareness of higher frequencies."
Longtime friends and collaborators, Lam (vocals and guitar) and Mitchell (guitar and keyboards) met studying jazz at Monash University in Melbourne, eventually discovering a shared love of electronic music. After a handful of electronic and dance outlets (I’lls, Couture, Kllo) Armlock came together and the two began incorporating guitar into the music they were making for the first time. Seashell Angel Lucky Charm is the imaginative and sonically rich result. The music at times recalls Pinback’s lean alternative, Alex G’s adventurous indie, or the wave of mysterious-yet-endearing genre-bending music coming out of the UK from label’s like Dean Blunt’s World Music or Vegyn’s PLZ Make It Ruins. Lam's vocals sit up front, often buoyed by spare guitar lines and a simple but steady beat, with ample space is left for production flourishes like distant laughter, chopped up samples, and pitched squeals to ping around the listener’s ears and leave you ready to hit repeat.
Armlock will be performing at Pitchfork Music Festival London on November 10th, with more touring announcements to come.
Freshly signed, Cursive have announced their new album Devourer will be released on September 13, 2024. The iconic Omaha band is known for their intensity, ambition, and execution, and has spent 30 years creating a bold discography that’s defined as much by its cathartic sound as its weighty, challenging lyrical themes. As daring as ever, their 10th album Devourer is full of intense and incisive songs, proving exactly why Cursive have been so influential and enduring–and why they remain so vital today. The album’s lead single “Up and Away” is also out now alongside a video directed by Brea Grant (12 Hour Shift, Torn Hearts) and starring Jonah Ray; anchored by a sinuous bassline, the song exemplifies the band’s signature blend of dissonance and deep melody.
“The video is the first in a series of horror-esque stories we've been planning for some time now, a collection of videos created by genre directors. Brea Grant conceived this story of a down-on-his-luck loafer who gets consumed by his own depression, swallowed into some surreal underworld of blanket forts where Cursive seems to be wallowing as well.”
The 2xLP vinyl release features a gatefold jacket w/ matte finish + spot gloss, full color inner sleaves, an etched D-side, and DVD featuring the Devourer music videos.
The band has also announced a slew of tour dates this fall in support of the album, beginning October 18th with two hometown Omaha shows at The Waiting Room and including a November 3rd stop at New York City’s Bowery Ballroom. A current itinerary is below.
Philadelphia's most adventurous guitar pop band,Another Michael, are gearing up for the release of their new albumPick Me Up, Turn Me Upside Down, and today they're back with one more early single, "Hub of Dreams," premiering today viaConsequence. Due out May 31st from Run For Cover Records,Pick Me Up, Turn Me Upside Down arrives hot on the heels of its sibling, 2023'sWishes To Fulfill, providing a more experimental counterpart and highlightingAnother Michael's unending creativity.
"Hub of Dreams" follows "I'm Your Roommate," "Seafood," "Mudslide," "Is There A World?," and thetitle track (which have drawn attention from the like of Stereogum, BrooklynVegan, Uproxx, Paste Magazine, and more) and is yet another offering from the band's seemingly infinite well of inventive indie pop. Another Michael discussed the song's influences via Consequence who praised the track, calling it "a great example of the past and future of Another Michael merging in real time. The chorus is anthemic and urgent, but the song as a whole features a larger focus on dreamy majesty and guitar-based bliss."
Wishes To Fulfill garnered praise for its focus on instantly memorable hooks, and Pick Me Up, Turn Me Upside Down offers a contrasting and complimentary side of Another Michael, bringing new hues to their vibrant sound. The album is still packed with the elements that make Another Michael so special--highly catchy melodies, smart chord progressions, lush arrangements, and layered harmonies--all while venturing into rewarding untouched sonic territory.
Like Wishes To Fulfill before it, Pick Me Up, Turn Me Upside Down finds Another Michael reveling in their love of song--creating and paying tribute to transcendent musical moments and celebrating the deeply personal relationship that can develop between a listener and music that they truly connect with. “Music is a medium of communication,” explains bassist Nick Sebastiano, “It’s not a purposeful decision to talk about music in our songs but it just inherently means so much to us. If something makes your heart sing, the audience is going to hear it.” Doherty adds, "I think good songs are just ones you can find yourself bringing with you all your life no matter where it takes you."
Another Michael are currently on tour with Tenci, and the band have also announced a West Coast run supporting The Polyphonic Spree. See full itinerary below.
Upcoming Shows: 05/28 Atlanta, GA @ 529 * 05/29 Nashville, TN @ Drkmttr * 05/31 Chicago, IL @ Schuba's * 06/01 Hamtramck, MI @ New Dodge Lounge * 06/02 Columbus, OH @ The Basement * 06/04 Pittsburgh, PA @ Bottlerocket * 08/27 Denver, CO @ Meow Wolf + 08/29 Boise, ID @ Treefort Music Hall + 08/30 Portland, OR @ Aladdin Theater + 08/31 Bend, OR @ Volcanic Theatre Pub + 09/03 Sacramento, CA @ Harlow’s + 09/04 San Francisco, CA @ The Chapel + 09/05 Santa Cruz, CA @ Moe’s Alley + 09/06 Pamona, CA @ Glass House + 09/07 Pioneertown, CA @ Pappy & Harriet's + 09/09 Solana Beach, CA @ Belly Up Tavern + 09/10 Los Angeles, CA @ Teragram Ballroom + 09/12 Tucson, AZ @ 191 Toole + 09/14 Santa Fe, NM @ Meow Wolf Santa Fe +
Today, Horse Jumper of Love announce their new album, Disaster Trick, due August 16th. The album finds the trio cranking up the volume while keeping the no-frills intimacy they’re known for. Frontman Dimitri Giannopoulos’ evocative lyrics and arrangements suddenly turn from delicate to blistering, their music is full of intensity, contrasting between quiet and loud, heavy and gentle, and animated by stark emotion and straightforward, timeless songwriting.
Lead single “Wink,” featuring guest vocals from Wednesday’s Karly Hartzman, strips down Horse Jumper of Love’s songwriting to the essentials: urgent, accessible arrangements full of catharsis.
Of the song, released today with a Brittany Reeber-directed video, Giannopoulos says “I was inspired by a Russian short story called “Leaves” by Dimitry Bakin. The story is partly about people leaving their home for something better but when they return they are back to the same place they started. The story shed some perspective on my own life and the ebb and flow of pushing forward for something better and going back to your old ways.”
Disaster Trick, which also features additional contributions from Wednesday’s Karly Hartzman and MJ Lenderman and Ella Williams of Squirrel Flower, feels like a creative reset for the band, partly due to Giannopoulos’ recent sobriety. “This was the first album I've ever done where I went into it with a very clear mind,” he says. “In the past, we would just show up at a studio, drink, and record. Here, everything felt purposeful.” With this newfound energy, the band entered Asheville, North Carolina’s Drop of Sun Studios with producer Alex Farrar (Wednesday, Indigo De Souza). The recordings soar with searing guitars and an unshakeable rhythm section, comprised of bassist John Margaris and drummer James Doran.
Hot on the heels of a spring tour supporting Alvvays, Horse Jumper of Love is hitting the road this summer on a North America tour with DIIV. All dates below.
7/15 - Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer ^ 7/16 - Washington, D.C. @ The Howard Theatre ^ 7/17 - Richmond, VA @ The National ^ 7/19 - Charleston, SC @ Music Farm ^ 7/20 - Orlando, FL @ House of Blues ^ 7/21 - Miami, FL @ The Ground ^ 7/23 - Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum ^ 7/24 - Pensacola, FL @ The Handlebar 7/25 - Atlanta, GA @ Buckhead Theatre ^ 7/27 - Milwaukee, WI @ Turner Hall Ballroom ^ 7/28 - Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue ^ 7/30 - Chicago, IL @ Thalia Hall ^ 7/31 - Detroit, MI @ St Andrew’s Hall ^ 8/1 - Windsor, ON @ Meteor 8/2 - Toronto, ON @ The Concert Hall ^ 8/4 - Portland, ME @ Oxbow Blending & Bottling 8/5 - Boston, MA @ Royale ^ 8/6 - Troy, NY @ No Fun 8/7 - New York, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount ^
"...there’s a deliberateness to everything you hear in Armlock’s music, a sense that it’s been pored over and ruthlessly curated. Yet paradoxically, the effect is to allow emotion to flow naturally, creating space for the listener to navigate their personal headspace." - Bandcamp Daily
"...a gentler take on slowcore convention that shares more in common musically with their peers Hovvdy and Alex G." - FLOOD Magazine
Armlock, the up-and-coming Australian duo of Simon Lam and Hamish Mitchell, have released their new album, Seashell Angel Lucky Charm, out today via Run For Cover Records. Clocking in at just 18 minutes, Seashell Angel Lucky Charm provides instantly immersive indie rock that's at once impressionistic and accessible, ambiguous yet refreshingly earnest.
Early singles "Fear," "Ice Cold," and "Guardian" introduced Armlock's intricate sound and garnered attention from the likes of Stereogum, The FADER, BrooklynVegan, FLOOD Magazine, Paste Magazine, Bandcamp Daily, and more), and today listeners can hear Seashell Angel Lucky Charm in full. Now's the time to get on board as the band are shaping up for a big 2024, including their first ever US shows, tour dates with Cloud Nothings and Slow Pulp, performing at Pitchfork Music Festival London, and more (see full tour itinerary below).
Longtime friends and collaborators, Lam (vocals and guitar) and Mitchell (guitar and keyboards) met studying jazz at Monash University in Melbourne, eventually discovering a shared love of electronic music. After a handful of electronic and dance-oriented projects (I’lls, Couture, Kllo) Armlock came together and the two began incorporating guitar into the music they were making for the first time. Seashell Angel Lucky Charm is the imaginative and sonically rich result. The music at times recalls Pinback’s lean alternative, Alex G’s adventurous indie, or the wave of mysterious-yet-endearing genre-bending music coming out of the UK from label’s like Dean Blunt’s World Music or Vegyn’s PLZ Make It Ruins. Lam's vocals sit up front, often buoyed by spare guitar lines and a simple but steady beat, with ample space is left for production flourishes like distant laughter, chopped up samples, and pitched squeals to ping around the listener’s ears and leave you ready to hit repeat.
Today Cursive have shared their new single “Botch Job,” the propulsive opener of their forthcoming album, Devourer. An ear-quaking, catchy banger that rips through its 2:47 runtime, the song is accompanied by a video from director Travis Stevens (A Wounded Fawn, Jakob’s Wife, Girl On The Third Floor); it’s the second in the band’s series of horror-themed clips following lead single “Up and Away,” directed by Brea Grant (12 Hour Shift, Torn Hearts). “‘Botch Job’ is a rumination on what one has done with this life and those unfulfilling feelings that may accompany such thoughts. At this point, I don’t care to know what damage my body has incurred from years of abuse,” explains singer/guitarist Tim Kasher. “It’s those anxiety-fueled gremlins keeping you restless in the dead of night, but put to song.” Devourer, out September 13th, is now available for preorder.
Cursive, who will perform September 20th at Riot Fest, will embark on their fall U.S. run in support of Devourer on October 18th in hometown Omaha, NE. A current itinerary is below.
Armlock, the up-and-coming Australian duo of Simon Lam and Hamish Mitchell, are gearing up to release their new album, Seashell Angel Lucky Charm, this Friday, July 12th, on Run For Cover Records. Today they've teamed with FLOOD Magazine to premiere one more early single, "Fear."
Clocking in at just 18 minutes, Seashell Angel Lucky Charm provides instantly immersive indie rock that's at once impressionistic and accessible, ambiguous yet refreshingly earnest. The album's earlier singles "Ice Cold" and "Guardian" introduced the world to Armlock's intricate sound (and garnered attention from the likes of Stereogum, The FADER, BrooklynVegan, and more), and "Fear" just might be their catchiest offering yet. FLOOD praised the track and its accompanying music video, calling it "a gentler take on slowcore convention that shares more in common musically with their peers Hovvdy and Alex G."
Longtime friends and collaborators, Lam (vocals and guitar) and Mitchell (guitar and keyboards) met studying jazz at Monash University in Melbourne, eventually discovering a shared love of electronic music. After a handful of electronic and dance-oriented projects (I’lls, Couture, Kllo) Armlock came together and the two began incorporating guitar into the music they were making for the first time. Seashell Angel Lucky Charm is the imaginative and sonically rich result. The music at times recalls Pinback’s lean alternative, Alex G’s adventurous indie, or the wave of mysterious-yet-endearing genre-bending music coming out of the UK from label’s like Dean Blunt’s World Music or Vegyn’s PLZ Make It Ruins. Lam's vocals sit up front, often buoyed by spare guitar lines and a simple but steady beat, with ample space is left for production flourishes like distant laughter, chopped up samples, and pitched squeals to ping around the listener’s ears and leave you ready to hit repeat.
Armlock have also announced their first ever United States shows, the band will be supporting Cloud Nothings on tour in November, as well as performing with Slow Pulp in NYC. Prior to that the band will be playing three Australian record release shows and appearing at Pitchfork Music Festival in London. See full itinerary below.
Rival Schools have teamed with RFC to celebrate their 25th anniversary with a deluxe reissue of their second LP, Pedals, along with represses of its sister album, Found, and the band's debut LP, United By Fate--all due out September 20th. The Pedals (Deluxe) reissue provides a much-deserved new look at Rival Schools' sophomore LP, and includes three previously unreleased b-sides along with a contemporaneous stripped down live studio session recorded in between shows on tour in Germany. The packaging features a 2xLP gatefold recreation of the original artwork. The Found repress is a recreation of the original limited pressing, commemorating Rival Schools' quasi "lost" album, now available again for collectors and new fans alike, along with another new pressing the their classic debut album, United By Fate, now with the classic green artwork.
Featuring a lineup of NYHC greats--guitarist/vocalist Walter Schreifels (Gorilla Biscuits, Youth of Today Quicksand), drummer Sammy Siegler (Youth of Today, Judge, CIV), bassist Cache Tolman (Iceburn, Institute) and Ian Love (Burn, Atlantic/Pacific)--Rival Schools' trailblazing career has led the way for in post-hardcore, seamlessly blending the sheer kinetic energy of aggressive music with deeply melodic rock songwriting.
In addition to the upcoming releases, Rival Schools have announced a run of East Coast shows with support from Webbed Wing, Hollow Suns, and more. Tickets on sale Friday, see full itinerary below.
Upcoming Shows: 10/17 Asbury Park, NJ @ Asbury Lanes * 10/18 Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Bowl ** 10/19 Cambridge, MA @ The Sinclair * 10/20 Hamden, CT @ Space Ballroom * 10/21 Philadelphia, PA @ First Unitarian Church * 10/22 Washington, DC @ The Atlantis **
It's been ten whole years of us listening to Modern Baseball's iconic record You're Gonna Miss It All, and to celebrate Run For Cover has teamed up with the band to deliver a deluxe anniversary edition worthy of it's legacy. This version of the band's second album is a collector's delight - an LP and 7" enclosed in a heavyweight, hardcover 12" x 12" book with 96 pages of photos from longtime collaborator Jess Flynn. Each member of Modern Baseball also contributed notes to provide context to the countless photos taken while touring, recording, skateboarding, napping, swimming and a whole lot more.
This deluxe edition also includes two never-before released demos of "Rock Bottom" and "Pothole" pressed on an exclusive 7". These early, intimate versions show how the ideas behind these two favorite tracks progressed into the final takes that made it onto You're Gonna Miss It All.
Modern Baseball was formed in 2011 by friends and guitarists Jacob Ewald and Brendan Lukens, who were soon joined by Ian Farmer on bass and Sean Huber on drums.The band self-released their first EP The Nameless Ranger in 2011 while still in high school. Shortly after the members relocated to Philadelphia to attend college and quickly gained a strong following in the Philadelphia music community, teaming up with locals Marietta to release the Couples Therapy split in the spring of 2012. Modern Baseball released their debut full-length Sports later that year on Lame-O Records, which they self-recorded and produced. After spending the summer of 2013 touring heavily across the US, the band headed into Studio A in Philadelphia to self-record You're Going to Miss It All. Mixed by Jonathan Low at Minor Street Recordings and mastered by Will Yip, You're Going to Miss It All features 12 tracks that showcase the band's signature witty indie-pop.
Tacoma, Washington’s-own Enumclaw announces their sophomore album Home in Another Life, out August 30th on RFC. Celebrating the signing and the announcement of their new album, Enumclaw shares new single “Change.” The song is the first taste of what fans can expect from Home In Another Life, paired with a heartwarming video directed by frequent collaborator John C. Peterson.
Co-produced by Ben Zaidi and Enumclaw, Home in Another Life is the natural expansion of the high-octane rock foundation the band built with their widely-praised 2022 debut album Save The Baby. Across the eleven tracks of Home in Another Life, vocalist and principle songwriter Aramis Johnson opens his chest cavity for louder, resolute songs written to pour out of basement shows and reverberate through stadiums in equal measure. With uncomplicated songwriting that crystallizes distinct feelings – ashing cigarettes on the kitchen counter to incite a reaction or finding truth at the bottom of a beer can – anthemic guitar riffs, and an electric energy, Aramis and the band have made their most resonant body of work to-date. Home in Another Life brings the world to Tacoma rather than the other way around. Enumclaw is rounded out by guitarist Nathan Cornell, drummer Ladaniel Gipson, bassist (and Aramis’ younger brother) Eli Edwards.
Enumclaw will also be joining twen on a run of dates this Summer across the US, beginning August 4th in Chattanooga, TN and spanning across the country before it concludes on September 3rd in Fayetteville, AR.
8/4 - Chattanooga, TN @ Cherry Street Tavern 8/5 - Birmingham, AL @ Saturn 8/7 - Lexington, KY @ The Burl 8/8 - Nashville, TN @ The Basement 8/9 - Louisville, KY @ Whirling Tiger 8/10 - Chicago, IL @ Sleeping Village 8/11 - Davenport, IA @ Raccoon Motel 8/12 - Milwaukee, WI @ Cactus Club 8/13 - Minneapolis, MN @ Turf Club 8/19 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby Court 8/20 - Boise, ID @ The Olympic Venue 8/21 - Baker City, OR @ Churchill School 8/22 - Seattle, WA @ The Sunset Tavern 8/25 - San Francisco, CA @ Bottom of the Hill 8/28 - Los Angeles, CA @ Moroccan Lounge 8/29 - San Diego, CA @ Soda Bar 8/30 - Phoenix, AZ @ Valley Bar 9/1 - Dallas, TX @ Deep Vellum 9/3 - Fayetteville, AR @ George’s Majestic Lounge
Armlock, the up-and-coming Australian duo of Simon Lam and Hamish Mitchell, recently joined the Run For Cover Records roster and announced their new album, Seashell Angel Lucky Charm. Due out July 12th, the record is 18 minutes of immersive indie rock that's at once impressionistic and accessible, ambiguous yet refreshingly earnest. Today Armlock have shared another early taste of the record with their latest single, "Guardian."
Lead single "Ice Cold" introduced the band's intricate sound (and garnered attention from the likes of Stereogum, The FADER, BrooklynVegan, and more), and now "Guardian" further envelopes the listener in Armlock's world. Like much of the band's music, the new single taps into Lam and Mitchell's roots in experimental electronic music and filters those influences through a homespun guitar music lens. "Guardian" draws you in close with crystal clear guitars, warm harmonies, and a sparse arrangement that leaves room for character and eccentricities.
The band discussed the new song, saying: "'Guardian' is about the desire for guidance as an uncertain future appears closer, and looking around at life in the present for answers. The song describes desperately looking for a guiding grace through a general sense of spiritually, or at least a heightened awareness of higher frequencies."
Longtime friends and collaborators, Lam (vocals and guitar) and Mitchell (guitar and keyboards) met studying jazz at Monash University in Melbourne, eventually discovering a shared love of electronic music. After a handful of electronic and dance outlets (I’lls, Couture, Kllo) Armlock came together and the two began incorporating guitar into the music they were making for the first time. Seashell Angel Lucky Charm is the imaginative and sonically rich result. The music at times recalls Pinback’s lean alternative, Alex G’s adventurous indie, or the wave of mysterious-yet-endearing genre-bending music coming out of the UK from label’s like Dean Blunt’s World Music or Vegyn’s PLZ Make It Ruins. Lam's vocals sit up front, often buoyed by spare guitar lines and a simple but steady beat, with ample space is left for production flourishes like distant laughter, chopped up samples, and pitched squeals to ping around the listener’s ears and leave you ready to hit repeat.
Armlock will be performing at Pitchfork Music Festival London on November 10th, with more touring announcements to come.
Freshly signed, Cursive have announced their new album Devourer will be released on September 13, 2024. The iconic Omaha band is known for their intensity, ambition, and execution, and has spent 30 years creating a bold discography that’s defined as much by its cathartic sound as its weighty, challenging lyrical themes. As daring as ever, their 10th album Devourer is full of intense and incisive songs, proving exactly why Cursive have been so influential and enduring–and why they remain so vital today. The album’s lead single “Up and Away” is also out now alongside a video directed by Brea Grant (12 Hour Shift, Torn Hearts) and starring Jonah Ray; anchored by a sinuous bassline, the song exemplifies the band’s signature blend of dissonance and deep melody.
“The video is the first in a series of horror-esque stories we've been planning for some time now, a collection of videos created by genre directors. Brea Grant conceived this story of a down-on-his-luck loafer who gets consumed by his own depression, swallowed into some surreal underworld of blanket forts where Cursive seems to be wallowing as well.”
The 2xLP vinyl release features a gatefold jacket w/ matte finish + spot gloss, full color inner sleaves, an etched D-side, and DVD featuring the Devourer music videos.
The band has also announced a slew of tour dates this fall in support of the album, beginning October 18th with two hometown Omaha shows at The Waiting Room and including a November 3rd stop at New York City’s Bowery Ballroom. A current itinerary is below.
Philadelphia's most adventurous guitar pop band,Another Michael, are gearing up for the release of their new albumPick Me Up, Turn Me Upside Down, and today they're back with one more early single, "Hub of Dreams," premiering today viaConsequence. Due out May 31st from Run For Cover Records,Pick Me Up, Turn Me Upside Down arrives hot on the heels of its sibling, 2023'sWishes To Fulfill, providing a more experimental counterpart and highlightingAnother Michael's unending creativity.
"Hub of Dreams" follows "I'm Your Roommate," "Seafood," "Mudslide," "Is There A World?," and thetitle track (which have drawn attention from the like of Stereogum, BrooklynVegan, Uproxx, Paste Magazine, and more) and is yet another offering from the band's seemingly infinite well of inventive indie pop. Another Michael discussed the song's influences via Consequence who praised the track, calling it "a great example of the past and future of Another Michael merging in real time. The chorus is anthemic and urgent, but the song as a whole features a larger focus on dreamy majesty and guitar-based bliss."
Wishes To Fulfill garnered praise for its focus on instantly memorable hooks, and Pick Me Up, Turn Me Upside Down offers a contrasting and complimentary side of Another Michael, bringing new hues to their vibrant sound. The album is still packed with the elements that make Another Michael so special--highly catchy melodies, smart chord progressions, lush arrangements, and layered harmonies--all while venturing into rewarding untouched sonic territory.
Like Wishes To Fulfill before it, Pick Me Up, Turn Me Upside Down finds Another Michael reveling in their love of song--creating and paying tribute to transcendent musical moments and celebrating the deeply personal relationship that can develop between a listener and music that they truly connect with. “Music is a medium of communication,” explains bassist Nick Sebastiano, “It’s not a purposeful decision to talk about music in our songs but it just inherently means so much to us. If something makes your heart sing, the audience is going to hear it.” Doherty adds, "I think good songs are just ones you can find yourself bringing with you all your life no matter where it takes you."
Another Michael are currently on tour with Tenci, and the band have also announced a West Coast run supporting The Polyphonic Spree. See full itinerary below.
Upcoming Shows: 05/28 Atlanta, GA @ 529 * 05/29 Nashville, TN @ Drkmttr * 05/31 Chicago, IL @ Schuba's * 06/01 Hamtramck, MI @ New Dodge Lounge * 06/02 Columbus, OH @ The Basement * 06/04 Pittsburgh, PA @ Bottlerocket * 08/27 Denver, CO @ Meow Wolf + 08/29 Boise, ID @ Treefort Music Hall + 08/30 Portland, OR @ Aladdin Theater + 08/31 Bend, OR @ Volcanic Theatre Pub + 09/03 Sacramento, CA @ Harlow’s + 09/04 San Francisco, CA @ The Chapel + 09/05 Santa Cruz, CA @ Moe’s Alley + 09/06 Pamona, CA @ Glass House + 09/07 Pioneertown, CA @ Pappy & Harriet's + 09/09 Solana Beach, CA @ Belly Up Tavern + 09/10 Los Angeles, CA @ Teragram Ballroom + 09/12 Tucson, AZ @ 191 Toole + 09/14 Santa Fe, NM @ Meow Wolf Santa Fe +
Today, Horse Jumper of Love announce their new album, Disaster Trick, due August 16th. The album finds the trio cranking up the volume while keeping the no-frills intimacy they’re known for. Frontman Dimitri Giannopoulos’ evocative lyrics and arrangements suddenly turn from delicate to blistering, their music is full of intensity, contrasting between quiet and loud, heavy and gentle, and animated by stark emotion and straightforward, timeless songwriting.
Lead single “Wink,” featuring guest vocals from Wednesday’s Karly Hartzman, strips down Horse Jumper of Love’s songwriting to the essentials: urgent, accessible arrangements full of catharsis.
Of the song, released today with a Brittany Reeber-directed video, Giannopoulos says “I was inspired by a Russian short story called “Leaves” by Dimitry Bakin. The story is partly about people leaving their home for something better but when they return they are back to the same place they started. The story shed some perspective on my own life and the ebb and flow of pushing forward for something better and going back to your old ways.”
Disaster Trick, which also features additional contributions from Wednesday’s Karly Hartzman and MJ Lenderman and Ella Williams of Squirrel Flower, feels like a creative reset for the band, partly due to Giannopoulos’ recent sobriety. “This was the first album I've ever done where I went into it with a very clear mind,” he says. “In the past, we would just show up at a studio, drink, and record. Here, everything felt purposeful.” With this newfound energy, the band entered Asheville, North Carolina’s Drop of Sun Studios with producer Alex Farrar (Wednesday, Indigo De Souza). The recordings soar with searing guitars and an unshakeable rhythm section, comprised of bassist John Margaris and drummer James Doran.
Hot on the heels of a spring tour supporting Alvvays, Horse Jumper of Love is hitting the road this summer on a North America tour with DIIV. All dates below.
7/15 - Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer ^ 7/16 - Washington, D.C. @ The Howard Theatre ^ 7/17 - Richmond, VA @ The National ^ 7/19 - Charleston, SC @ Music Farm ^ 7/20 - Orlando, FL @ House of Blues ^ 7/21 - Miami, FL @ The Ground ^ 7/23 - Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum ^ 7/24 - Pensacola, FL @ The Handlebar 7/25 - Atlanta, GA @ Buckhead Theatre ^ 7/27 - Milwaukee, WI @ Turner Hall Ballroom ^ 7/28 - Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue ^ 7/30 - Chicago, IL @ Thalia Hall ^ 7/31 - Detroit, MI @ St Andrew’s Hall ^ 8/1 - Windsor, ON @ Meteor 8/2 - Toronto, ON @ The Concert Hall ^ 8/4 - Portland, ME @ Oxbow Blending & Bottling 8/5 - Boston, MA @ Royale ^ 8/6 - Troy, NY @ No Fun 8/7 - New York, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount ^
"...there’s a deliberateness to everything you hear in Armlock’s music, a sense that it’s been pored over and ruthlessly curated. Yet paradoxically, the effect is to allow emotion to flow naturally, creating space for the listener to navigate their personal headspace." - Bandcamp Daily
"...a gentler take on slowcore convention that shares more in common musically with their peers Hovvdy and Alex G." - FLOOD Magazine
Armlock, the up-and-coming Australian duo of Simon Lam and Hamish Mitchell, have released their new album, Seashell Angel Lucky Charm, out today via Run For Cover Records. Clocking in at just 18 minutes, Seashell Angel Lucky Charm provides instantly immersive indie rock that's at once impressionistic and accessible, ambiguous yet refreshingly earnest.
Early singles "Fear," "Ice Cold," and "Guardian" introduced Armlock's intricate sound and garnered attention from the likes of Stereogum, The FADER, BrooklynVegan, FLOOD Magazine, Paste Magazine, Bandcamp Daily, and more), and today listeners can hear Seashell Angel Lucky Charm in full. Now's the time to get on board as the band are shaping up for a big 2024, including their first ever US shows, tour dates with Cloud Nothings and Slow Pulp, performing at Pitchfork Music Festival London, and more (see full tour itinerary below).
Longtime friends and collaborators, Lam (vocals and guitar) and Mitchell (guitar and keyboards) met studying jazz at Monash University in Melbourne, eventually discovering a shared love of electronic music. After a handful of electronic and dance-oriented projects (I’lls, Couture, Kllo) Armlock came together and the two began incorporating guitar into the music they were making for the first time. Seashell Angel Lucky Charm is the imaginative and sonically rich result. The music at times recalls Pinback’s lean alternative, Alex G’s adventurous indie, or the wave of mysterious-yet-endearing genre-bending music coming out of the UK from label’s like Dean Blunt’s World Music or Vegyn’s PLZ Make It Ruins. Lam's vocals sit up front, often buoyed by spare guitar lines and a simple but steady beat, with ample space is left for production flourishes like distant laughter, chopped up samples, and pitched squeals to ping around the listener’s ears and leave you ready to hit repeat.
Today Cursive have shared their new single “Botch Job,” the propulsive opener of their forthcoming album, Devourer. An ear-quaking, catchy banger that rips through its 2:47 runtime, the song is accompanied by a video from director Travis Stevens (A Wounded Fawn, Jakob’s Wife, Girl On The Third Floor); it’s the second in the band’s series of horror-themed clips following lead single “Up and Away,” directed by Brea Grant (12 Hour Shift, Torn Hearts). “‘Botch Job’ is a rumination on what one has done with this life and those unfulfilling feelings that may accompany such thoughts. At this point, I don’t care to know what damage my body has incurred from years of abuse,” explains singer/guitarist Tim Kasher. “It’s those anxiety-fueled gremlins keeping you restless in the dead of night, but put to song.” Devourer, out September 13th, is now available for preorder.
Cursive, who will perform September 20th at Riot Fest, will embark on their fall U.S. run in support of Devourer on October 18th in hometown Omaha, NE. A current itinerary is below.
Armlock, the up-and-coming Australian duo of Simon Lam and Hamish Mitchell, are gearing up to release their new album, Seashell Angel Lucky Charm, this Friday, July 12th, on Run For Cover Records. Today they've teamed with FLOOD Magazine to premiere one more early single, "Fear."
Clocking in at just 18 minutes, Seashell Angel Lucky Charm provides instantly immersive indie rock that's at once impressionistic and accessible, ambiguous yet refreshingly earnest. The album's earlier singles "Ice Cold" and "Guardian" introduced the world to Armlock's intricate sound (and garnered attention from the likes of Stereogum, The FADER, BrooklynVegan, and more), and "Fear" just might be their catchiest offering yet. FLOOD praised the track and its accompanying music video, calling it "a gentler take on slowcore convention that shares more in common musically with their peers Hovvdy and Alex G."
Longtime friends and collaborators, Lam (vocals and guitar) and Mitchell (guitar and keyboards) met studying jazz at Monash University in Melbourne, eventually discovering a shared love of electronic music. After a handful of electronic and dance-oriented projects (I’lls, Couture, Kllo) Armlock came together and the two began incorporating guitar into the music they were making for the first time. Seashell Angel Lucky Charm is the imaginative and sonically rich result. The music at times recalls Pinback’s lean alternative, Alex G’s adventurous indie, or the wave of mysterious-yet-endearing genre-bending music coming out of the UK from label’s like Dean Blunt’s World Music or Vegyn’s PLZ Make It Ruins. Lam's vocals sit up front, often buoyed by spare guitar lines and a simple but steady beat, with ample space is left for production flourishes like distant laughter, chopped up samples, and pitched squeals to ping around the listener’s ears and leave you ready to hit repeat.
Armlock have also announced their first ever United States shows, the band will be supporting Cloud Nothings on tour in November, as well as performing with Slow Pulp in NYC. Prior to that the band will be playing three Australian record release shows and appearing at Pitchfork Music Festival in London. See full itinerary below.
Rival Schools have teamed with RFC to celebrate their 25th anniversary with a deluxe reissue of their second LP, Pedals, along with represses of its sister album, Found, and the band's debut LP, United By Fate--all due out September 20th. The Pedals (Deluxe) reissue provides a much-deserved new look at Rival Schools' sophomore LP, and includes three previously unreleased b-sides along with a contemporaneous stripped down live studio session recorded in between shows on tour in Germany. The packaging features a 2xLP gatefold recreation of the original artwork. The Found repress is a recreation of the original limited pressing, commemorating Rival Schools' quasi "lost" album, now available again for collectors and new fans alike, along with another new pressing the their classic debut album, United By Fate, now with the classic green artwork.
Featuring a lineup of NYHC greats--guitarist/vocalist Walter Schreifels (Gorilla Biscuits, Youth of Today Quicksand), drummer Sammy Siegler (Youth of Today, Judge, CIV), bassist Cache Tolman (Iceburn, Institute) and Ian Love (Burn, Atlantic/Pacific)--Rival Schools' trailblazing career has led the way for in post-hardcore, seamlessly blending the sheer kinetic energy of aggressive music with deeply melodic rock songwriting.
In addition to the upcoming releases, Rival Schools have announced a run of East Coast shows with support from Webbed Wing, Hollow Suns, and more. Tickets on sale Friday, see full itinerary below.
Upcoming Shows: 10/17 Asbury Park, NJ @ Asbury Lanes * 10/18 Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Bowl ** 10/19 Cambridge, MA @ The Sinclair * 10/20 Hamden, CT @ Space Ballroom * 10/21 Philadelphia, PA @ First Unitarian Church * 10/22 Washington, DC @ The Atlantis **
It's been ten whole years of us listening to Modern Baseball's iconic record You're Gonna Miss It All, and to celebrate Run For Cover has teamed up with the band to deliver a deluxe anniversary edition worthy of it's legacy. This version of the band's second album is a collector's delight - an LP and 7" enclosed in a heavyweight, hardcover 12" x 12" book with 96 pages of photos from longtime collaborator Jess Flynn. Each member of Modern Baseball also contributed notes to provide context to the countless photos taken while touring, recording, skateboarding, napping, swimming and a whole lot more.
This deluxe edition also includes two never-before released demos of "Rock Bottom" and "Pothole" pressed on an exclusive 7". These early, intimate versions show how the ideas behind these two favorite tracks progressed into the final takes that made it onto You're Gonna Miss It All.
Modern Baseball was formed in 2011 by friends and guitarists Jacob Ewald and Brendan Lukens, who were soon joined by Ian Farmer on bass and Sean Huber on drums.The band self-released their first EP The Nameless Ranger in 2011 while still in high school. Shortly after the members relocated to Philadelphia to attend college and quickly gained a strong following in the Philadelphia music community, teaming up with locals Marietta to release the Couples Therapy split in the spring of 2012. Modern Baseball released their debut full-length Sports later that year on Lame-O Records, which they self-recorded and produced. After spending the summer of 2013 touring heavily across the US, the band headed into Studio A in Philadelphia to self-record You're Going to Miss It All. Mixed by Jonathan Low at Minor Street Recordings and mastered by Will Yip, You're Going to Miss It All features 12 tracks that showcase the band's signature witty indie-pop.
Tacoma, Washington’s-own Enumclaw announces their sophomore album Home in Another Life, out August 30th on RFC. Celebrating the signing and the announcement of their new album, Enumclaw shares new single “Change.” The song is the first taste of what fans can expect from Home In Another Life, paired with a heartwarming video directed by frequent collaborator John C. Peterson.
Co-produced by Ben Zaidi and Enumclaw, Home in Another Life is the natural expansion of the high-octane rock foundation the band built with their widely-praised 2022 debut album Save The Baby. Across the eleven tracks of Home in Another Life, vocalist and principle songwriter Aramis Johnson opens his chest cavity for louder, resolute songs written to pour out of basement shows and reverberate through stadiums in equal measure. With uncomplicated songwriting that crystallizes distinct feelings – ashing cigarettes on the kitchen counter to incite a reaction or finding truth at the bottom of a beer can – anthemic guitar riffs, and an electric energy, Aramis and the band have made their most resonant body of work to-date. Home in Another Life brings the world to Tacoma rather than the other way around. Enumclaw is rounded out by guitarist Nathan Cornell, drummer Ladaniel Gipson, bassist (and Aramis’ younger brother) Eli Edwards.
Enumclaw will also be joining twen on a run of dates this Summer across the US, beginning August 4th in Chattanooga, TN and spanning across the country before it concludes on September 3rd in Fayetteville, AR.
8/4 - Chattanooga, TN @ Cherry Street Tavern 8/5 - Birmingham, AL @ Saturn 8/7 - Lexington, KY @ The Burl 8/8 - Nashville, TN @ The Basement 8/9 - Louisville, KY @ Whirling Tiger 8/10 - Chicago, IL @ Sleeping Village 8/11 - Davenport, IA @ Raccoon Motel 8/12 - Milwaukee, WI @ Cactus Club 8/13 - Minneapolis, MN @ Turf Club 8/19 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby Court 8/20 - Boise, ID @ The Olympic Venue 8/21 - Baker City, OR @ Churchill School 8/22 - Seattle, WA @ The Sunset Tavern 8/25 - San Francisco, CA @ Bottom of the Hill 8/28 - Los Angeles, CA @ Moroccan Lounge 8/29 - San Diego, CA @ Soda Bar 8/30 - Phoenix, AZ @ Valley Bar 9/1 - Dallas, TX @ Deep Vellum 9/3 - Fayetteville, AR @ George’s Majestic Lounge
Armlock, the up-and-coming Australian duo of Simon Lam and Hamish Mitchell, recently joined the Run For Cover Records roster and announced their new album, Seashell Angel Lucky Charm. Due out July 12th, the record is 18 minutes of immersive indie rock that's at once impressionistic and accessible, ambiguous yet refreshingly earnest. Today Armlock have shared another early taste of the record with their latest single, "Guardian."
Lead single "Ice Cold" introduced the band's intricate sound (and garnered attention from the likes of Stereogum, The FADER, BrooklynVegan, and more), and now "Guardian" further envelopes the listener in Armlock's world. Like much of the band's music, the new single taps into Lam and Mitchell's roots in experimental electronic music and filters those influences through a homespun guitar music lens. "Guardian" draws you in close with crystal clear guitars, warm harmonies, and a sparse arrangement that leaves room for character and eccentricities.
The band discussed the new song, saying: "'Guardian' is about the desire for guidance as an uncertain future appears closer, and looking around at life in the present for answers. The song describes desperately looking for a guiding grace through a general sense of spiritually, or at least a heightened awareness of higher frequencies."
Longtime friends and collaborators, Lam (vocals and guitar) and Mitchell (guitar and keyboards) met studying jazz at Monash University in Melbourne, eventually discovering a shared love of electronic music. After a handful of electronic and dance outlets (I’lls, Couture, Kllo) Armlock came together and the two began incorporating guitar into the music they were making for the first time. Seashell Angel Lucky Charm is the imaginative and sonically rich result. The music at times recalls Pinback’s lean alternative, Alex G’s adventurous indie, or the wave of mysterious-yet-endearing genre-bending music coming out of the UK from label’s like Dean Blunt’s World Music or Vegyn’s PLZ Make It Ruins. Lam's vocals sit up front, often buoyed by spare guitar lines and a simple but steady beat, with ample space is left for production flourishes like distant laughter, chopped up samples, and pitched squeals to ping around the listener’s ears and leave you ready to hit repeat.
Armlock will be performing at Pitchfork Music Festival London on November 10th, with more touring announcements to come.
Freshly signed, Cursive have announced their new album Devourer will be released on September 13, 2024. The iconic Omaha band is known for their intensity, ambition, and execution, and has spent 30 years creating a bold discography that’s defined as much by its cathartic sound as its weighty, challenging lyrical themes. As daring as ever, their 10th album Devourer is full of intense and incisive songs, proving exactly why Cursive have been so influential and enduring–and why they remain so vital today. The album’s lead single “Up and Away” is also out now alongside a video directed by Brea Grant (12 Hour Shift, Torn Hearts) and starring Jonah Ray; anchored by a sinuous bassline, the song exemplifies the band’s signature blend of dissonance and deep melody.
“The video is the first in a series of horror-esque stories we've been planning for some time now, a collection of videos created by genre directors. Brea Grant conceived this story of a down-on-his-luck loafer who gets consumed by his own depression, swallowed into some surreal underworld of blanket forts where Cursive seems to be wallowing as well.”
The 2xLP vinyl release features a gatefold jacket w/ matte finish + spot gloss, full color inner sleaves, an etched D-side, and DVD featuring the Devourer music videos.
The band has also announced a slew of tour dates this fall in support of the album, beginning October 18th with two hometown Omaha shows at The Waiting Room and including a November 3rd stop at New York City’s Bowery Ballroom. A current itinerary is below.
Philadelphia's most adventurous guitar pop band,Another Michael, are gearing up for the release of their new albumPick Me Up, Turn Me Upside Down, and today they're back with one more early single, "Hub of Dreams," premiering today viaConsequence. Due out May 31st from Run For Cover Records,Pick Me Up, Turn Me Upside Down arrives hot on the heels of its sibling, 2023'sWishes To Fulfill, providing a more experimental counterpart and highlightingAnother Michael's unending creativity.
"Hub of Dreams" follows "I'm Your Roommate," "Seafood," "Mudslide," "Is There A World?," and thetitle track (which have drawn attention from the like of Stereogum, BrooklynVegan, Uproxx, Paste Magazine, and more) and is yet another offering from the band's seemingly infinite well of inventive indie pop. Another Michael discussed the song's influences via Consequence who praised the track, calling it "a great example of the past and future of Another Michael merging in real time. The chorus is anthemic and urgent, but the song as a whole features a larger focus on dreamy majesty and guitar-based bliss."
Wishes To Fulfill garnered praise for its focus on instantly memorable hooks, and Pick Me Up, Turn Me Upside Down offers a contrasting and complimentary side of Another Michael, bringing new hues to their vibrant sound. The album is still packed with the elements that make Another Michael so special--highly catchy melodies, smart chord progressions, lush arrangements, and layered harmonies--all while venturing into rewarding untouched sonic territory.
Like Wishes To Fulfill before it, Pick Me Up, Turn Me Upside Down finds Another Michael reveling in their love of song--creating and paying tribute to transcendent musical moments and celebrating the deeply personal relationship that can develop between a listener and music that they truly connect with. “Music is a medium of communication,” explains bassist Nick Sebastiano, “It’s not a purposeful decision to talk about music in our songs but it just inherently means so much to us. If something makes your heart sing, the audience is going to hear it.” Doherty adds, "I think good songs are just ones you can find yourself bringing with you all your life no matter where it takes you."
Another Michael are currently on tour with Tenci, and the band have also announced a West Coast run supporting The Polyphonic Spree. See full itinerary below.
Upcoming Shows: 05/28 Atlanta, GA @ 529 * 05/29 Nashville, TN @ Drkmttr * 05/31 Chicago, IL @ Schuba's * 06/01 Hamtramck, MI @ New Dodge Lounge * 06/02 Columbus, OH @ The Basement * 06/04 Pittsburgh, PA @ Bottlerocket * 08/27 Denver, CO @ Meow Wolf + 08/29 Boise, ID @ Treefort Music Hall + 08/30 Portland, OR @ Aladdin Theater + 08/31 Bend, OR @ Volcanic Theatre Pub + 09/03 Sacramento, CA @ Harlow’s + 09/04 San Francisco, CA @ The Chapel + 09/05 Santa Cruz, CA @ Moe’s Alley + 09/06 Pamona, CA @ Glass House + 09/07 Pioneertown, CA @ Pappy & Harriet's + 09/09 Solana Beach, CA @ Belly Up Tavern + 09/10 Los Angeles, CA @ Teragram Ballroom + 09/12 Tucson, AZ @ 191 Toole + 09/14 Santa Fe, NM @ Meow Wolf Santa Fe +
Today, Horse Jumper of Love announce their new album, Disaster Trick, due August 16th. The album finds the trio cranking up the volume while keeping the no-frills intimacy they’re known for. Frontman Dimitri Giannopoulos’ evocative lyrics and arrangements suddenly turn from delicate to blistering, their music is full of intensity, contrasting between quiet and loud, heavy and gentle, and animated by stark emotion and straightforward, timeless songwriting.
Lead single “Wink,” featuring guest vocals from Wednesday’s Karly Hartzman, strips down Horse Jumper of Love’s songwriting to the essentials: urgent, accessible arrangements full of catharsis.
Of the song, released today with a Brittany Reeber-directed video, Giannopoulos says “I was inspired by a Russian short story called “Leaves” by Dimitry Bakin. The story is partly about people leaving their home for something better but when they return they are back to the same place they started. The story shed some perspective on my own life and the ebb and flow of pushing forward for something better and going back to your old ways.”
Disaster Trick, which also features additional contributions from Wednesday’s Karly Hartzman and MJ Lenderman and Ella Williams of Squirrel Flower, feels like a creative reset for the band, partly due to Giannopoulos’ recent sobriety. “This was the first album I've ever done where I went into it with a very clear mind,” he says. “In the past, we would just show up at a studio, drink, and record. Here, everything felt purposeful.” With this newfound energy, the band entered Asheville, North Carolina’s Drop of Sun Studios with producer Alex Farrar (Wednesday, Indigo De Souza). The recordings soar with searing guitars and an unshakeable rhythm section, comprised of bassist John Margaris and drummer James Doran.
Hot on the heels of a spring tour supporting Alvvays, Horse Jumper of Love is hitting the road this summer on a North America tour with DIIV. All dates below.
7/15 - Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer ^ 7/16 - Washington, D.C. @ The Howard Theatre ^ 7/17 - Richmond, VA @ The National ^ 7/19 - Charleston, SC @ Music Farm ^ 7/20 - Orlando, FL @ House of Blues ^ 7/21 - Miami, FL @ The Ground ^ 7/23 - Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum ^ 7/24 - Pensacola, FL @ The Handlebar 7/25 - Atlanta, GA @ Buckhead Theatre ^ 7/27 - Milwaukee, WI @ Turner Hall Ballroom ^ 7/28 - Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue ^ 7/30 - Chicago, IL @ Thalia Hall ^ 7/31 - Detroit, MI @ St Andrew’s Hall ^ 8/1 - Windsor, ON @ Meteor 8/2 - Toronto, ON @ The Concert Hall ^ 8/4 - Portland, ME @ Oxbow Blending & Bottling 8/5 - Boston, MA @ Royale ^ 8/6 - Troy, NY @ No Fun 8/7 - New York, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount ^
"...there’s a deliberateness to everything you hear in Armlock’s music, a sense that it’s been pored over and ruthlessly curated. Yet paradoxically, the effect is to allow emotion to flow naturally, creating space for the listener to navigate their personal headspace." - Bandcamp Daily
"...a gentler take on slowcore convention that shares more in common musically with their peers Hovvdy and Alex G." - FLOOD Magazine
Armlock, the up-and-coming Australian duo of Simon Lam and Hamish Mitchell, have released their new album, Seashell Angel Lucky Charm, out today via Run For Cover Records. Clocking in at just 18 minutes, Seashell Angel Lucky Charm provides instantly immersive indie rock that's at once impressionistic and accessible, ambiguous yet refreshingly earnest.
Early singles "Fear," "Ice Cold," and "Guardian" introduced Armlock's intricate sound and garnered attention from the likes of Stereogum, The FADER, BrooklynVegan, FLOOD Magazine, Paste Magazine, Bandcamp Daily, and more), and today listeners can hear Seashell Angel Lucky Charm in full. Now's the time to get on board as the band are shaping up for a big 2024, including their first ever US shows, tour dates with Cloud Nothings and Slow Pulp, performing at Pitchfork Music Festival London, and more (see full tour itinerary below).
Longtime friends and collaborators, Lam (vocals and guitar) and Mitchell (guitar and keyboards) met studying jazz at Monash University in Melbourne, eventually discovering a shared love of electronic music. After a handful of electronic and dance-oriented projects (I’lls, Couture, Kllo) Armlock came together and the two began incorporating guitar into the music they were making for the first time. Seashell Angel Lucky Charm is the imaginative and sonically rich result. The music at times recalls Pinback’s lean alternative, Alex G’s adventurous indie, or the wave of mysterious-yet-endearing genre-bending music coming out of the UK from label’s like Dean Blunt’s World Music or Vegyn’s PLZ Make It Ruins. Lam's vocals sit up front, often buoyed by spare guitar lines and a simple but steady beat, with ample space is left for production flourishes like distant laughter, chopped up samples, and pitched squeals to ping around the listener’s ears and leave you ready to hit repeat.
Today Cursive have shared their new single “Botch Job,” the propulsive opener of their forthcoming album, Devourer. An ear-quaking, catchy banger that rips through its 2:47 runtime, the song is accompanied by a video from director Travis Stevens (A Wounded Fawn, Jakob’s Wife, Girl On The Third Floor); it’s the second in the band’s series of horror-themed clips following lead single “Up and Away,” directed by Brea Grant (12 Hour Shift, Torn Hearts). “‘Botch Job’ is a rumination on what one has done with this life and those unfulfilling feelings that may accompany such thoughts. At this point, I don’t care to know what damage my body has incurred from years of abuse,” explains singer/guitarist Tim Kasher. “It’s those anxiety-fueled gremlins keeping you restless in the dead of night, but put to song.” Devourer, out September 13th, is now available for preorder.
Cursive, who will perform September 20th at Riot Fest, will embark on their fall U.S. run in support of Devourer on October 18th in hometown Omaha, NE. A current itinerary is below.
Armlock, the up-and-coming Australian duo of Simon Lam and Hamish Mitchell, are gearing up to release their new album, Seashell Angel Lucky Charm, this Friday, July 12th, on Run For Cover Records. Today they've teamed with FLOOD Magazine to premiere one more early single, "Fear."
Clocking in at just 18 minutes, Seashell Angel Lucky Charm provides instantly immersive indie rock that's at once impressionistic and accessible, ambiguous yet refreshingly earnest. The album's earlier singles "Ice Cold" and "Guardian" introduced the world to Armlock's intricate sound (and garnered attention from the likes of Stereogum, The FADER, BrooklynVegan, and more), and "Fear" just might be their catchiest offering yet. FLOOD praised the track and its accompanying music video, calling it "a gentler take on slowcore convention that shares more in common musically with their peers Hovvdy and Alex G."
Longtime friends and collaborators, Lam (vocals and guitar) and Mitchell (guitar and keyboards) met studying jazz at Monash University in Melbourne, eventually discovering a shared love of electronic music. After a handful of electronic and dance-oriented projects (I’lls, Couture, Kllo) Armlock came together and the two began incorporating guitar into the music they were making for the first time. Seashell Angel Lucky Charm is the imaginative and sonically rich result. The music at times recalls Pinback’s lean alternative, Alex G’s adventurous indie, or the wave of mysterious-yet-endearing genre-bending music coming out of the UK from label’s like Dean Blunt’s World Music or Vegyn’s PLZ Make It Ruins. Lam's vocals sit up front, often buoyed by spare guitar lines and a simple but steady beat, with ample space is left for production flourishes like distant laughter, chopped up samples, and pitched squeals to ping around the listener’s ears and leave you ready to hit repeat.
Armlock have also announced their first ever United States shows, the band will be supporting Cloud Nothings on tour in November, as well as performing with Slow Pulp in NYC. Prior to that the band will be playing three Australian record release shows and appearing at Pitchfork Music Festival in London. See full itinerary below.
Rival Schools have teamed with RFC to celebrate their 25th anniversary with a deluxe reissue of their second LP, Pedals, along with represses of its sister album, Found, and the band's debut LP, United By Fate--all due out September 20th. The Pedals (Deluxe) reissue provides a much-deserved new look at Rival Schools' sophomore LP, and includes three previously unreleased b-sides along with a contemporaneous stripped down live studio session recorded in between shows on tour in Germany. The packaging features a 2xLP gatefold recreation of the original artwork. The Found repress is a recreation of the original limited pressing, commemorating Rival Schools' quasi "lost" album, now available again for collectors and new fans alike, along with another new pressing the their classic debut album, United By Fate, now with the classic green artwork.
Featuring a lineup of NYHC greats--guitarist/vocalist Walter Schreifels (Gorilla Biscuits, Youth of Today Quicksand), drummer Sammy Siegler (Youth of Today, Judge, CIV), bassist Cache Tolman (Iceburn, Institute) and Ian Love (Burn, Atlantic/Pacific)--Rival Schools' trailblazing career has led the way for in post-hardcore, seamlessly blending the sheer kinetic energy of aggressive music with deeply melodic rock songwriting.
In addition to the upcoming releases, Rival Schools have announced a run of East Coast shows with support from Webbed Wing, Hollow Suns, and more. Tickets on sale Friday, see full itinerary below.
Upcoming Shows: 10/17 Asbury Park, NJ @ Asbury Lanes * 10/18 Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Bowl ** 10/19 Cambridge, MA @ The Sinclair * 10/20 Hamden, CT @ Space Ballroom * 10/21 Philadelphia, PA @ First Unitarian Church * 10/22 Washington, DC @ The Atlantis **
It's been ten whole years of us listening to Modern Baseball's iconic record You're Gonna Miss It All, and to celebrate Run For Cover has teamed up with the band to deliver a deluxe anniversary edition worthy of it's legacy. This version of the band's second album is a collector's delight - an LP and 7" enclosed in a heavyweight, hardcover 12" x 12" book with 96 pages of photos from longtime collaborator Jess Flynn. Each member of Modern Baseball also contributed notes to provide context to the countless photos taken while touring, recording, skateboarding, napping, swimming and a whole lot more.
This deluxe edition also includes two never-before released demos of "Rock Bottom" and "Pothole" pressed on an exclusive 7". These early, intimate versions show how the ideas behind these two favorite tracks progressed into the final takes that made it onto You're Gonna Miss It All.
Modern Baseball was formed in 2011 by friends and guitarists Jacob Ewald and Brendan Lukens, who were soon joined by Ian Farmer on bass and Sean Huber on drums.The band self-released their first EP The Nameless Ranger in 2011 while still in high school. Shortly after the members relocated to Philadelphia to attend college and quickly gained a strong following in the Philadelphia music community, teaming up with locals Marietta to release the Couples Therapy split in the spring of 2012. Modern Baseball released their debut full-length Sports later that year on Lame-O Records, which they self-recorded and produced. After spending the summer of 2013 touring heavily across the US, the band headed into Studio A in Philadelphia to self-record You're Going to Miss It All. Mixed by Jonathan Low at Minor Street Recordings and mastered by Will Yip, You're Going to Miss It All features 12 tracks that showcase the band's signature witty indie-pop.
Tacoma, Washington’s-own Enumclaw announces their sophomore album Home in Another Life, out August 30th on RFC. Celebrating the signing and the announcement of their new album, Enumclaw shares new single “Change.” The song is the first taste of what fans can expect from Home In Another Life, paired with a heartwarming video directed by frequent collaborator John C. Peterson.
Co-produced by Ben Zaidi and Enumclaw, Home in Another Life is the natural expansion of the high-octane rock foundation the band built with their widely-praised 2022 debut album Save The Baby. Across the eleven tracks of Home in Another Life, vocalist and principle songwriter Aramis Johnson opens his chest cavity for louder, resolute songs written to pour out of basement shows and reverberate through stadiums in equal measure. With uncomplicated songwriting that crystallizes distinct feelings – ashing cigarettes on the kitchen counter to incite a reaction or finding truth at the bottom of a beer can – anthemic guitar riffs, and an electric energy, Aramis and the band have made their most resonant body of work to-date. Home in Another Life brings the world to Tacoma rather than the other way around. Enumclaw is rounded out by guitarist Nathan Cornell, drummer Ladaniel Gipson, bassist (and Aramis’ younger brother) Eli Edwards.
Enumclaw will also be joining twen on a run of dates this Summer across the US, beginning August 4th in Chattanooga, TN and spanning across the country before it concludes on September 3rd in Fayetteville, AR.
8/4 - Chattanooga, TN @ Cherry Street Tavern 8/5 - Birmingham, AL @ Saturn 8/7 - Lexington, KY @ The Burl 8/8 - Nashville, TN @ The Basement 8/9 - Louisville, KY @ Whirling Tiger 8/10 - Chicago, IL @ Sleeping Village 8/11 - Davenport, IA @ Raccoon Motel 8/12 - Milwaukee, WI @ Cactus Club 8/13 - Minneapolis, MN @ Turf Club 8/19 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby Court 8/20 - Boise, ID @ The Olympic Venue 8/21 - Baker City, OR @ Churchill School 8/22 - Seattle, WA @ The Sunset Tavern 8/25 - San Francisco, CA @ Bottom of the Hill 8/28 - Los Angeles, CA @ Moroccan Lounge 8/29 - San Diego, CA @ Soda Bar 8/30 - Phoenix, AZ @ Valley Bar 9/1 - Dallas, TX @ Deep Vellum 9/3 - Fayetteville, AR @ George’s Majestic Lounge
Armlock, the up-and-coming Australian duo of Simon Lam and Hamish Mitchell, recently joined the Run For Cover Records roster and announced their new album, Seashell Angel Lucky Charm. Due out July 12th, the record is 18 minutes of immersive indie rock that's at once impressionistic and accessible, ambiguous yet refreshingly earnest. Today Armlock have shared another early taste of the record with their latest single, "Guardian."
Lead single "Ice Cold" introduced the band's intricate sound (and garnered attention from the likes of Stereogum, The FADER, BrooklynVegan, and more), and now "Guardian" further envelopes the listener in Armlock's world. Like much of the band's music, the new single taps into Lam and Mitchell's roots in experimental electronic music and filters those influences through a homespun guitar music lens. "Guardian" draws you in close with crystal clear guitars, warm harmonies, and a sparse arrangement that leaves room for character and eccentricities.
The band discussed the new song, saying: "'Guardian' is about the desire for guidance as an uncertain future appears closer, and looking around at life in the present for answers. The song describes desperately looking for a guiding grace through a general sense of spiritually, or at least a heightened awareness of higher frequencies."
Longtime friends and collaborators, Lam (vocals and guitar) and Mitchell (guitar and keyboards) met studying jazz at Monash University in Melbourne, eventually discovering a shared love of electronic music. After a handful of electronic and dance outlets (I’lls, Couture, Kllo) Armlock came together and the two began incorporating guitar into the music they were making for the first time. Seashell Angel Lucky Charm is the imaginative and sonically rich result. The music at times recalls Pinback’s lean alternative, Alex G’s adventurous indie, or the wave of mysterious-yet-endearing genre-bending music coming out of the UK from label’s like Dean Blunt’s World Music or Vegyn’s PLZ Make It Ruins. Lam's vocals sit up front, often buoyed by spare guitar lines and a simple but steady beat, with ample space is left for production flourishes like distant laughter, chopped up samples, and pitched squeals to ping around the listener’s ears and leave you ready to hit repeat.
Armlock will be performing at Pitchfork Music Festival London on November 10th, with more touring announcements to come.
Freshly signed, Cursive have announced their new album Devourer will be released on September 13, 2024. The iconic Omaha band is known for their intensity, ambition, and execution, and has spent 30 years creating a bold discography that’s defined as much by its cathartic sound as its weighty, challenging lyrical themes. As daring as ever, their 10th album Devourer is full of intense and incisive songs, proving exactly why Cursive have been so influential and enduring–and why they remain so vital today. The album’s lead single “Up and Away” is also out now alongside a video directed by Brea Grant (12 Hour Shift, Torn Hearts) and starring Jonah Ray; anchored by a sinuous bassline, the song exemplifies the band’s signature blend of dissonance and deep melody.
“The video is the first in a series of horror-esque stories we've been planning for some time now, a collection of videos created by genre directors. Brea Grant conceived this story of a down-on-his-luck loafer who gets consumed by his own depression, swallowed into some surreal underworld of blanket forts where Cursive seems to be wallowing as well.”
The 2xLP vinyl release features a gatefold jacket w/ matte finish + spot gloss, full color inner sleaves, an etched D-side, and DVD featuring the Devourer music videos.
The band has also announced a slew of tour dates this fall in support of the album, beginning October 18th with two hometown Omaha shows at The Waiting Room and including a November 3rd stop at New York City’s Bowery Ballroom. A current itinerary is below.
Philadelphia's most adventurous guitar pop band,Another Michael, are gearing up for the release of their new albumPick Me Up, Turn Me Upside Down, and today they're back with one more early single, "Hub of Dreams," premiering today viaConsequence. Due out May 31st from Run For Cover Records,Pick Me Up, Turn Me Upside Down arrives hot on the heels of its sibling, 2023'sWishes To Fulfill, providing a more experimental counterpart and highlightingAnother Michael's unending creativity.
"Hub of Dreams" follows "I'm Your Roommate," "Seafood," "Mudslide," "Is There A World?," and thetitle track (which have drawn attention from the like of Stereogum, BrooklynVegan, Uproxx, Paste Magazine, and more) and is yet another offering from the band's seemingly infinite well of inventive indie pop. Another Michael discussed the song's influences via Consequence who praised the track, calling it "a great example of the past and future of Another Michael merging in real time. The chorus is anthemic and urgent, but the song as a whole features a larger focus on dreamy majesty and guitar-based bliss."
Wishes To Fulfill garnered praise for its focus on instantly memorable hooks, and Pick Me Up, Turn Me Upside Down offers a contrasting and complimentary side of Another Michael, bringing new hues to their vibrant sound. The album is still packed with the elements that make Another Michael so special--highly catchy melodies, smart chord progressions, lush arrangements, and layered harmonies--all while venturing into rewarding untouched sonic territory.
Like Wishes To Fulfill before it, Pick Me Up, Turn Me Upside Down finds Another Michael reveling in their love of song--creating and paying tribute to transcendent musical moments and celebrating the deeply personal relationship that can develop between a listener and music that they truly connect with. “Music is a medium of communication,” explains bassist Nick Sebastiano, “It’s not a purposeful decision to talk about music in our songs but it just inherently means so much to us. If something makes your heart sing, the audience is going to hear it.” Doherty adds, "I think good songs are just ones you can find yourself bringing with you all your life no matter where it takes you."
Another Michael are currently on tour with Tenci, and the band have also announced a West Coast run supporting The Polyphonic Spree. See full itinerary below.
Upcoming Shows: 05/28 Atlanta, GA @ 529 * 05/29 Nashville, TN @ Drkmttr * 05/31 Chicago, IL @ Schuba's * 06/01 Hamtramck, MI @ New Dodge Lounge * 06/02 Columbus, OH @ The Basement * 06/04 Pittsburgh, PA @ Bottlerocket * 08/27 Denver, CO @ Meow Wolf + 08/29 Boise, ID @ Treefort Music Hall + 08/30 Portland, OR @ Aladdin Theater + 08/31 Bend, OR @ Volcanic Theatre Pub + 09/03 Sacramento, CA @ Harlow’s + 09/04 San Francisco, CA @ The Chapel + 09/05 Santa Cruz, CA @ Moe’s Alley + 09/06 Pamona, CA @ Glass House + 09/07 Pioneertown, CA @ Pappy & Harriet's + 09/09 Solana Beach, CA @ Belly Up Tavern + 09/10 Los Angeles, CA @ Teragram Ballroom + 09/12 Tucson, AZ @ 191 Toole + 09/14 Santa Fe, NM @ Meow Wolf Santa Fe +
Today, Horse Jumper of Love announce their new album, Disaster Trick, due August 16th. The album finds the trio cranking up the volume while keeping the no-frills intimacy they’re known for. Frontman Dimitri Giannopoulos’ evocative lyrics and arrangements suddenly turn from delicate to blistering, their music is full of intensity, contrasting between quiet and loud, heavy and gentle, and animated by stark emotion and straightforward, timeless songwriting.
Lead single “Wink,” featuring guest vocals from Wednesday’s Karly Hartzman, strips down Horse Jumper of Love’s songwriting to the essentials: urgent, accessible arrangements full of catharsis.
Of the song, released today with a Brittany Reeber-directed video, Giannopoulos says “I was inspired by a Russian short story called “Leaves” by Dimitry Bakin. The story is partly about people leaving their home for something better but when they return they are back to the same place they started. The story shed some perspective on my own life and the ebb and flow of pushing forward for something better and going back to your old ways.”
Disaster Trick, which also features additional contributions from Wednesday’s Karly Hartzman and MJ Lenderman and Ella Williams of Squirrel Flower, feels like a creative reset for the band, partly due to Giannopoulos’ recent sobriety. “This was the first album I've ever done where I went into it with a very clear mind,” he says. “In the past, we would just show up at a studio, drink, and record. Here, everything felt purposeful.” With this newfound energy, the band entered Asheville, North Carolina’s Drop of Sun Studios with producer Alex Farrar (Wednesday, Indigo De Souza). The recordings soar with searing guitars and an unshakeable rhythm section, comprised of bassist John Margaris and drummer James Doran.
Hot on the heels of a spring tour supporting Alvvays, Horse Jumper of Love is hitting the road this summer on a North America tour with DIIV. All dates below.
7/15 - Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer ^ 7/16 - Washington, D.C. @ The Howard Theatre ^ 7/17 - Richmond, VA @ The National ^ 7/19 - Charleston, SC @ Music Farm ^ 7/20 - Orlando, FL @ House of Blues ^ 7/21 - Miami, FL @ The Ground ^ 7/23 - Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum ^ 7/24 - Pensacola, FL @ The Handlebar 7/25 - Atlanta, GA @ Buckhead Theatre ^ 7/27 - Milwaukee, WI @ Turner Hall Ballroom ^ 7/28 - Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue ^ 7/30 - Chicago, IL @ Thalia Hall ^ 7/31 - Detroit, MI @ St Andrew’s Hall ^ 8/1 - Windsor, ON @ Meteor 8/2 - Toronto, ON @ The Concert Hall ^ 8/4 - Portland, ME @ Oxbow Blending & Bottling 8/5 - Boston, MA @ Royale ^ 8/6 - Troy, NY @ No Fun 8/7 - New York, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount ^
"...there’s a deliberateness to everything you hear in Armlock’s music, a sense that it’s been pored over and ruthlessly curated. Yet paradoxically, the effect is to allow emotion to flow naturally, creating space for the listener to navigate their personal headspace." - Bandcamp Daily
"...a gentler take on slowcore convention that shares more in common musically with their peers Hovvdy and Alex G." - FLOOD Magazine
Armlock, the up-and-coming Australian duo of Simon Lam and Hamish Mitchell, have released their new album, Seashell Angel Lucky Charm, out today via Run For Cover Records. Clocking in at just 18 minutes, Seashell Angel Lucky Charm provides instantly immersive indie rock that's at once impressionistic and accessible, ambiguous yet refreshingly earnest.
Early singles "Fear," "Ice Cold," and "Guardian" introduced Armlock's intricate sound and garnered attention from the likes of Stereogum, The FADER, BrooklynVegan, FLOOD Magazine, Paste Magazine, Bandcamp Daily, and more), and today listeners can hear Seashell Angel Lucky Charm in full. Now's the time to get on board as the band are shaping up for a big 2024, including their first ever US shows, tour dates with Cloud Nothings and Slow Pulp, performing at Pitchfork Music Festival London, and more (see full tour itinerary below).
Longtime friends and collaborators, Lam (vocals and guitar) and Mitchell (guitar and keyboards) met studying jazz at Monash University in Melbourne, eventually discovering a shared love of electronic music. After a handful of electronic and dance-oriented projects (I’lls, Couture, Kllo) Armlock came together and the two began incorporating guitar into the music they were making for the first time. Seashell Angel Lucky Charm is the imaginative and sonically rich result. The music at times recalls Pinback’s lean alternative, Alex G’s adventurous indie, or the wave of mysterious-yet-endearing genre-bending music coming out of the UK from label’s like Dean Blunt’s World Music or Vegyn’s PLZ Make It Ruins. Lam's vocals sit up front, often buoyed by spare guitar lines and a simple but steady beat, with ample space is left for production flourishes like distant laughter, chopped up samples, and pitched squeals to ping around the listener’s ears and leave you ready to hit repeat.
Today Cursive have shared their new single “Botch Job,” the propulsive opener of their forthcoming album, Devourer. An ear-quaking, catchy banger that rips through its 2:47 runtime, the song is accompanied by a video from director Travis Stevens (A Wounded Fawn, Jakob’s Wife, Girl On The Third Floor); it’s the second in the band’s series of horror-themed clips following lead single “Up and Away,” directed by Brea Grant (12 Hour Shift, Torn Hearts). “‘Botch Job’ is a rumination on what one has done with this life and those unfulfilling feelings that may accompany such thoughts. At this point, I don’t care to know what damage my body has incurred from years of abuse,” explains singer/guitarist Tim Kasher. “It’s those anxiety-fueled gremlins keeping you restless in the dead of night, but put to song.” Devourer, out September 13th, is now available for preorder.
Cursive, who will perform September 20th at Riot Fest, will embark on their fall U.S. run in support of Devourer on October 18th in hometown Omaha, NE. A current itinerary is below.
Armlock, the up-and-coming Australian duo of Simon Lam and Hamish Mitchell, are gearing up to release their new album, Seashell Angel Lucky Charm, this Friday, July 12th, on Run For Cover Records. Today they've teamed with FLOOD Magazine to premiere one more early single, "Fear."
Clocking in at just 18 minutes, Seashell Angel Lucky Charm provides instantly immersive indie rock that's at once impressionistic and accessible, ambiguous yet refreshingly earnest. The album's earlier singles "Ice Cold" and "Guardian" introduced the world to Armlock's intricate sound (and garnered attention from the likes of Stereogum, The FADER, BrooklynVegan, and more), and "Fear" just might be their catchiest offering yet. FLOOD praised the track and its accompanying music video, calling it "a gentler take on slowcore convention that shares more in common musically with their peers Hovvdy and Alex G."
Longtime friends and collaborators, Lam (vocals and guitar) and Mitchell (guitar and keyboards) met studying jazz at Monash University in Melbourne, eventually discovering a shared love of electronic music. After a handful of electronic and dance-oriented projects (I’lls, Couture, Kllo) Armlock came together and the two began incorporating guitar into the music they were making for the first time. Seashell Angel Lucky Charm is the imaginative and sonically rich result. The music at times recalls Pinback’s lean alternative, Alex G’s adventurous indie, or the wave of mysterious-yet-endearing genre-bending music coming out of the UK from label’s like Dean Blunt’s World Music or Vegyn’s PLZ Make It Ruins. Lam's vocals sit up front, often buoyed by spare guitar lines and a simple but steady beat, with ample space is left for production flourishes like distant laughter, chopped up samples, and pitched squeals to ping around the listener’s ears and leave you ready to hit repeat.
Armlock have also announced their first ever United States shows, the band will be supporting Cloud Nothings on tour in November, as well as performing with Slow Pulp in NYC. Prior to that the band will be playing three Australian record release shows and appearing at Pitchfork Music Festival in London. See full itinerary below.
Rival Schools have teamed with RFC to celebrate their 25th anniversary with a deluxe reissue of their second LP, Pedals, along with represses of its sister album, Found, and the band's debut LP, United By Fate--all due out September 20th. The Pedals (Deluxe) reissue provides a much-deserved new look at Rival Schools' sophomore LP, and includes three previously unreleased b-sides along with a contemporaneous stripped down live studio session recorded in between shows on tour in Germany. The packaging features a 2xLP gatefold recreation of the original artwork. The Found repress is a recreation of the original limited pressing, commemorating Rival Schools' quasi "lost" album, now available again for collectors and new fans alike, along with another new pressing the their classic debut album, United By Fate, now with the classic green artwork.
Featuring a lineup of NYHC greats--guitarist/vocalist Walter Schreifels (Gorilla Biscuits, Youth of Today Quicksand), drummer Sammy Siegler (Youth of Today, Judge, CIV), bassist Cache Tolman (Iceburn, Institute) and Ian Love (Burn, Atlantic/Pacific)--Rival Schools' trailblazing career has led the way for in post-hardcore, seamlessly blending the sheer kinetic energy of aggressive music with deeply melodic rock songwriting.
In addition to the upcoming releases, Rival Schools have announced a run of East Coast shows with support from Webbed Wing, Hollow Suns, and more. Tickets on sale Friday, see full itinerary below.
Upcoming Shows: 10/17 Asbury Park, NJ @ Asbury Lanes * 10/18 Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Bowl ** 10/19 Cambridge, MA @ The Sinclair * 10/20 Hamden, CT @ Space Ballroom * 10/21 Philadelphia, PA @ First Unitarian Church * 10/22 Washington, DC @ The Atlantis **
It's been ten whole years of us listening to Modern Baseball's iconic record You're Gonna Miss It All, and to celebrate Run For Cover has teamed up with the band to deliver a deluxe anniversary edition worthy of it's legacy. This version of the band's second album is a collector's delight - an LP and 7" enclosed in a heavyweight, hardcover 12" x 12" book with 96 pages of photos from longtime collaborator Jess Flynn. Each member of Modern Baseball also contributed notes to provide context to the countless photos taken while touring, recording, skateboarding, napping, swimming and a whole lot more.
This deluxe edition also includes two never-before released demos of "Rock Bottom" and "Pothole" pressed on an exclusive 7". These early, intimate versions show how the ideas behind these two favorite tracks progressed into the final takes that made it onto You're Gonna Miss It All.
Modern Baseball was formed in 2011 by friends and guitarists Jacob Ewald and Brendan Lukens, who were soon joined by Ian Farmer on bass and Sean Huber on drums.The band self-released their first EP The Nameless Ranger in 2011 while still in high school. Shortly after the members relocated to Philadelphia to attend college and quickly gained a strong following in the Philadelphia music community, teaming up with locals Marietta to release the Couples Therapy split in the spring of 2012. Modern Baseball released their debut full-length Sports later that year on Lame-O Records, which they self-recorded and produced. After spending the summer of 2013 touring heavily across the US, the band headed into Studio A in Philadelphia to self-record You're Going to Miss It All. Mixed by Jonathan Low at Minor Street Recordings and mastered by Will Yip, You're Going to Miss It All features 12 tracks that showcase the band's signature witty indie-pop.
Tacoma, Washington’s-own Enumclaw announces their sophomore album Home in Another Life, out August 30th on RFC. Celebrating the signing and the announcement of their new album, Enumclaw shares new single “Change.” The song is the first taste of what fans can expect from Home In Another Life, paired with a heartwarming video directed by frequent collaborator John C. Peterson.
Co-produced by Ben Zaidi and Enumclaw, Home in Another Life is the natural expansion of the high-octane rock foundation the band built with their widely-praised 2022 debut album Save The Baby. Across the eleven tracks of Home in Another Life, vocalist and principle songwriter Aramis Johnson opens his chest cavity for louder, resolute songs written to pour out of basement shows and reverberate through stadiums in equal measure. With uncomplicated songwriting that crystallizes distinct feelings – ashing cigarettes on the kitchen counter to incite a reaction or finding truth at the bottom of a beer can – anthemic guitar riffs, and an electric energy, Aramis and the band have made their most resonant body of work to-date. Home in Another Life brings the world to Tacoma rather than the other way around. Enumclaw is rounded out by guitarist Nathan Cornell, drummer Ladaniel Gipson, bassist (and Aramis’ younger brother) Eli Edwards.
Enumclaw will also be joining twen on a run of dates this Summer across the US, beginning August 4th in Chattanooga, TN and spanning across the country before it concludes on September 3rd in Fayetteville, AR.
8/4 - Chattanooga, TN @ Cherry Street Tavern 8/5 - Birmingham, AL @ Saturn 8/7 - Lexington, KY @ The Burl 8/8 - Nashville, TN @ The Basement 8/9 - Louisville, KY @ Whirling Tiger 8/10 - Chicago, IL @ Sleeping Village 8/11 - Davenport, IA @ Raccoon Motel 8/12 - Milwaukee, WI @ Cactus Club 8/13 - Minneapolis, MN @ Turf Club 8/19 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby Court 8/20 - Boise, ID @ The Olympic Venue 8/21 - Baker City, OR @ Churchill School 8/22 - Seattle, WA @ The Sunset Tavern 8/25 - San Francisco, CA @ Bottom of the Hill 8/28 - Los Angeles, CA @ Moroccan Lounge 8/29 - San Diego, CA @ Soda Bar 8/30 - Phoenix, AZ @ Valley Bar 9/1 - Dallas, TX @ Deep Vellum 9/3 - Fayetteville, AR @ George’s Majestic Lounge
Armlock, the up-and-coming Australian duo of Simon Lam and Hamish Mitchell, recently joined the Run For Cover Records roster and announced their new album, Seashell Angel Lucky Charm. Due out July 12th, the record is 18 minutes of immersive indie rock that's at once impressionistic and accessible, ambiguous yet refreshingly earnest. Today Armlock have shared another early taste of the record with their latest single, "Guardian."
Lead single "Ice Cold" introduced the band's intricate sound (and garnered attention from the likes of Stereogum, The FADER, BrooklynVegan, and more), and now "Guardian" further envelopes the listener in Armlock's world. Like much of the band's music, the new single taps into Lam and Mitchell's roots in experimental electronic music and filters those influences through a homespun guitar music lens. "Guardian" draws you in close with crystal clear guitars, warm harmonies, and a sparse arrangement that leaves room for character and eccentricities.
The band discussed the new song, saying: "'Guardian' is about the desire for guidance as an uncertain future appears closer, and looking around at life in the present for answers. The song describes desperately looking for a guiding grace through a general sense of spiritually, or at least a heightened awareness of higher frequencies."
Longtime friends and collaborators, Lam (vocals and guitar) and Mitchell (guitar and keyboards) met studying jazz at Monash University in Melbourne, eventually discovering a shared love of electronic music. After a handful of electronic and dance outlets (I’lls, Couture, Kllo) Armlock came together and the two began incorporating guitar into the music they were making for the first time. Seashell Angel Lucky Charm is the imaginative and sonically rich result. The music at times recalls Pinback’s lean alternative, Alex G’s adventurous indie, or the wave of mysterious-yet-endearing genre-bending music coming out of the UK from label’s like Dean Blunt’s World Music or Vegyn’s PLZ Make It Ruins. Lam's vocals sit up front, often buoyed by spare guitar lines and a simple but steady beat, with ample space is left for production flourishes like distant laughter, chopped up samples, and pitched squeals to ping around the listener’s ears and leave you ready to hit repeat.
Armlock will be performing at Pitchfork Music Festival London on November 10th, with more touring announcements to come.
Freshly signed, Cursive have announced their new album Devourer will be released on September 13, 2024. The iconic Omaha band is known for their intensity, ambition, and execution, and has spent 30 years creating a bold discography that’s defined as much by its cathartic sound as its weighty, challenging lyrical themes. As daring as ever, their 10th album Devourer is full of intense and incisive songs, proving exactly why Cursive have been so influential and enduring–and why they remain so vital today. The album’s lead single “Up and Away” is also out now alongside a video directed by Brea Grant (12 Hour Shift, Torn Hearts) and starring Jonah Ray; anchored by a sinuous bassline, the song exemplifies the band’s signature blend of dissonance and deep melody.
“The video is the first in a series of horror-esque stories we've been planning for some time now, a collection of videos created by genre directors. Brea Grant conceived this story of a down-on-his-luck loafer who gets consumed by his own depression, swallowed into some surreal underworld of blanket forts where Cursive seems to be wallowing as well.”
The 2xLP vinyl release features a gatefold jacket w/ matte finish + spot gloss, full color inner sleaves, an etched D-side, and DVD featuring the Devourer music videos.
The band has also announced a slew of tour dates this fall in support of the album, beginning October 18th with two hometown Omaha shows at The Waiting Room and including a November 3rd stop at New York City’s Bowery Ballroom. A current itinerary is below.
Philadelphia's most adventurous guitar pop band,Another Michael, are gearing up for the release of their new albumPick Me Up, Turn Me Upside Down, and today they're back with one more early single, "Hub of Dreams," premiering today viaConsequence. Due out May 31st from Run For Cover Records,Pick Me Up, Turn Me Upside Down arrives hot on the heels of its sibling, 2023'sWishes To Fulfill, providing a more experimental counterpart and highlightingAnother Michael's unending creativity.
"Hub of Dreams" follows "I'm Your Roommate," "Seafood," "Mudslide," "Is There A World?," and thetitle track (which have drawn attention from the like of Stereogum, BrooklynVegan, Uproxx, Paste Magazine, and more) and is yet another offering from the band's seemingly infinite well of inventive indie pop. Another Michael discussed the song's influences via Consequence who praised the track, calling it "a great example of the past and future of Another Michael merging in real time. The chorus is anthemic and urgent, but the song as a whole features a larger focus on dreamy majesty and guitar-based bliss."
Wishes To Fulfill garnered praise for its focus on instantly memorable hooks, and Pick Me Up, Turn Me Upside Down offers a contrasting and complimentary side of Another Michael, bringing new hues to their vibrant sound. The album is still packed with the elements that make Another Michael so special--highly catchy melodies, smart chord progressions, lush arrangements, and layered harmonies--all while venturing into rewarding untouched sonic territory.
Like Wishes To Fulfill before it, Pick Me Up, Turn Me Upside Down finds Another Michael reveling in their love of song--creating and paying tribute to transcendent musical moments and celebrating the deeply personal relationship that can develop between a listener and music that they truly connect with. “Music is a medium of communication,” explains bassist Nick Sebastiano, “It’s not a purposeful decision to talk about music in our songs but it just inherently means so much to us. If something makes your heart sing, the audience is going to hear it.” Doherty adds, "I think good songs are just ones you can find yourself bringing with you all your life no matter where it takes you."
Another Michael are currently on tour with Tenci, and the band have also announced a West Coast run supporting The Polyphonic Spree. See full itinerary below.
Upcoming Shows: 05/28 Atlanta, GA @ 529 * 05/29 Nashville, TN @ Drkmttr * 05/31 Chicago, IL @ Schuba's * 06/01 Hamtramck, MI @ New Dodge Lounge * 06/02 Columbus, OH @ The Basement * 06/04 Pittsburgh, PA @ Bottlerocket * 08/27 Denver, CO @ Meow Wolf + 08/29 Boise, ID @ Treefort Music Hall + 08/30 Portland, OR @ Aladdin Theater + 08/31 Bend, OR @ Volcanic Theatre Pub + 09/03 Sacramento, CA @ Harlow’s + 09/04 San Francisco, CA @ The Chapel + 09/05 Santa Cruz, CA @ Moe’s Alley + 09/06 Pamona, CA @ Glass House + 09/07 Pioneertown, CA @ Pappy & Harriet's + 09/09 Solana Beach, CA @ Belly Up Tavern + 09/10 Los Angeles, CA @ Teragram Ballroom + 09/12 Tucson, AZ @ 191 Toole + 09/14 Santa Fe, NM @ Meow Wolf Santa Fe +
Today, Horse Jumper of Love announce their new album, Disaster Trick, due August 16th. The album finds the trio cranking up the volume while keeping the no-frills intimacy they’re known for. Frontman Dimitri Giannopoulos’ evocative lyrics and arrangements suddenly turn from delicate to blistering, their music is full of intensity, contrasting between quiet and loud, heavy and gentle, and animated by stark emotion and straightforward, timeless songwriting.
Lead single “Wink,” featuring guest vocals from Wednesday’s Karly Hartzman, strips down Horse Jumper of Love’s songwriting to the essentials: urgent, accessible arrangements full of catharsis.
Of the song, released today with a Brittany Reeber-directed video, Giannopoulos says “I was inspired by a Russian short story called “Leaves” by Dimitry Bakin. The story is partly about people leaving their home for something better but when they return they are back to the same place they started. The story shed some perspective on my own life and the ebb and flow of pushing forward for something better and going back to your old ways.”
Disaster Trick, which also features additional contributions from Wednesday’s Karly Hartzman and MJ Lenderman and Ella Williams of Squirrel Flower, feels like a creative reset for the band, partly due to Giannopoulos’ recent sobriety. “This was the first album I've ever done where I went into it with a very clear mind,” he says. “In the past, we would just show up at a studio, drink, and record. Here, everything felt purposeful.” With this newfound energy, the band entered Asheville, North Carolina’s Drop of Sun Studios with producer Alex Farrar (Wednesday, Indigo De Souza). The recordings soar with searing guitars and an unshakeable rhythm section, comprised of bassist John Margaris and drummer James Doran.
Hot on the heels of a spring tour supporting Alvvays, Horse Jumper of Love is hitting the road this summer on a North America tour with DIIV. All dates below.
7/15 - Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer ^ 7/16 - Washington, D.C. @ The Howard Theatre ^ 7/17 - Richmond, VA @ The National ^ 7/19 - Charleston, SC @ Music Farm ^ 7/20 - Orlando, FL @ House of Blues ^ 7/21 - Miami, FL @ The Ground ^ 7/23 - Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum ^ 7/24 - Pensacola, FL @ The Handlebar 7/25 - Atlanta, GA @ Buckhead Theatre ^ 7/27 - Milwaukee, WI @ Turner Hall Ballroom ^ 7/28 - Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue ^ 7/30 - Chicago, IL @ Thalia Hall ^ 7/31 - Detroit, MI @ St Andrew’s Hall ^ 8/1 - Windsor, ON @ Meteor 8/2 - Toronto, ON @ The Concert Hall ^ 8/4 - Portland, ME @ Oxbow Blending & Bottling 8/5 - Boston, MA @ Royale ^ 8/6 - Troy, NY @ No Fun 8/7 - New York, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount ^
"...there’s a deliberateness to everything you hear in Armlock’s music, a sense that it’s been pored over and ruthlessly curated. Yet paradoxically, the effect is to allow emotion to flow naturally, creating space for the listener to navigate their personal headspace." - Bandcamp Daily
"...a gentler take on slowcore convention that shares more in common musically with their peers Hovvdy and Alex G." - FLOOD Magazine
Armlock, the up-and-coming Australian duo of Simon Lam and Hamish Mitchell, have released their new album, Seashell Angel Lucky Charm, out today via Run For Cover Records. Clocking in at just 18 minutes, Seashell Angel Lucky Charm provides instantly immersive indie rock that's at once impressionistic and accessible, ambiguous yet refreshingly earnest.
Early singles "Fear," "Ice Cold," and "Guardian" introduced Armlock's intricate sound and garnered attention from the likes of Stereogum, The FADER, BrooklynVegan, FLOOD Magazine, Paste Magazine, Bandcamp Daily, and more), and today listeners can hear Seashell Angel Lucky Charm in full. Now's the time to get on board as the band are shaping up for a big 2024, including their first ever US shows, tour dates with Cloud Nothings and Slow Pulp, performing at Pitchfork Music Festival London, and more (see full tour itinerary below).
Longtime friends and collaborators, Lam (vocals and guitar) and Mitchell (guitar and keyboards) met studying jazz at Monash University in Melbourne, eventually discovering a shared love of electronic music. After a handful of electronic and dance-oriented projects (I’lls, Couture, Kllo) Armlock came together and the two began incorporating guitar into the music they were making for the first time. Seashell Angel Lucky Charm is the imaginative and sonically rich result. The music at times recalls Pinback’s lean alternative, Alex G’s adventurous indie, or the wave of mysterious-yet-endearing genre-bending music coming out of the UK from label’s like Dean Blunt’s World Music or Vegyn’s PLZ Make It Ruins. Lam's vocals sit up front, often buoyed by spare guitar lines and a simple but steady beat, with ample space is left for production flourishes like distant laughter, chopped up samples, and pitched squeals to ping around the listener’s ears and leave you ready to hit repeat.
Today Cursive have shared their new single “Botch Job,” the propulsive opener of their forthcoming album, Devourer. An ear-quaking, catchy banger that rips through its 2:47 runtime, the song is accompanied by a video from director Travis Stevens (A Wounded Fawn, Jakob’s Wife, Girl On The Third Floor); it’s the second in the band’s series of horror-themed clips following lead single “Up and Away,” directed by Brea Grant (12 Hour Shift, Torn Hearts). “‘Botch Job’ is a rumination on what one has done with this life and those unfulfilling feelings that may accompany such thoughts. At this point, I don’t care to know what damage my body has incurred from years of abuse,” explains singer/guitarist Tim Kasher. “It’s those anxiety-fueled gremlins keeping you restless in the dead of night, but put to song.” Devourer, out September 13th, is now available for preorder.
Cursive, who will perform September 20th at Riot Fest, will embark on their fall U.S. run in support of Devourer on October 18th in hometown Omaha, NE. A current itinerary is below.
Armlock, the up-and-coming Australian duo of Simon Lam and Hamish Mitchell, are gearing up to release their new album, Seashell Angel Lucky Charm, this Friday, July 12th, on Run For Cover Records. Today they've teamed with FLOOD Magazine to premiere one more early single, "Fear."
Clocking in at just 18 minutes, Seashell Angel Lucky Charm provides instantly immersive indie rock that's at once impressionistic and accessible, ambiguous yet refreshingly earnest. The album's earlier singles "Ice Cold" and "Guardian" introduced the world to Armlock's intricate sound (and garnered attention from the likes of Stereogum, The FADER, BrooklynVegan, and more), and "Fear" just might be their catchiest offering yet. FLOOD praised the track and its accompanying music video, calling it "a gentler take on slowcore convention that shares more in common musically with their peers Hovvdy and Alex G."
Longtime friends and collaborators, Lam (vocals and guitar) and Mitchell (guitar and keyboards) met studying jazz at Monash University in Melbourne, eventually discovering a shared love of electronic music. After a handful of electronic and dance-oriented projects (I’lls, Couture, Kllo) Armlock came together and the two began incorporating guitar into the music they were making for the first time. Seashell Angel Lucky Charm is the imaginative and sonically rich result. The music at times recalls Pinback’s lean alternative, Alex G’s adventurous indie, or the wave of mysterious-yet-endearing genre-bending music coming out of the UK from label’s like Dean Blunt’s World Music or Vegyn’s PLZ Make It Ruins. Lam's vocals sit up front, often buoyed by spare guitar lines and a simple but steady beat, with ample space is left for production flourishes like distant laughter, chopped up samples, and pitched squeals to ping around the listener’s ears and leave you ready to hit repeat.
Armlock have also announced their first ever United States shows, the band will be supporting Cloud Nothings on tour in November, as well as performing with Slow Pulp in NYC. Prior to that the band will be playing three Australian record release shows and appearing at Pitchfork Music Festival in London. See full itinerary below.
Rival Schools have teamed with RFC to celebrate their 25th anniversary with a deluxe reissue of their second LP, Pedals, along with represses of its sister album, Found, and the band's debut LP, United By Fate--all due out September 20th. The Pedals (Deluxe) reissue provides a much-deserved new look at Rival Schools' sophomore LP, and includes three previously unreleased b-sides along with a contemporaneous stripped down live studio session recorded in between shows on tour in Germany. The packaging features a 2xLP gatefold recreation of the original artwork. The Found repress is a recreation of the original limited pressing, commemorating Rival Schools' quasi "lost" album, now available again for collectors and new fans alike, along with another new pressing the their classic debut album, United By Fate, now with the classic green artwork.
Featuring a lineup of NYHC greats--guitarist/vocalist Walter Schreifels (Gorilla Biscuits, Youth of Today Quicksand), drummer Sammy Siegler (Youth of Today, Judge, CIV), bassist Cache Tolman (Iceburn, Institute) and Ian Love (Burn, Atlantic/Pacific)--Rival Schools' trailblazing career has led the way for in post-hardcore, seamlessly blending the sheer kinetic energy of aggressive music with deeply melodic rock songwriting.
In addition to the upcoming releases, Rival Schools have announced a run of East Coast shows with support from Webbed Wing, Hollow Suns, and more. Tickets on sale Friday, see full itinerary below.
Upcoming Shows: 10/17 Asbury Park, NJ @ Asbury Lanes * 10/18 Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Bowl ** 10/19 Cambridge, MA @ The Sinclair * 10/20 Hamden, CT @ Space Ballroom * 10/21 Philadelphia, PA @ First Unitarian Church * 10/22 Washington, DC @ The Atlantis **
It's been ten whole years of us listening to Modern Baseball's iconic record You're Gonna Miss It All, and to celebrate Run For Cover has teamed up with the band to deliver a deluxe anniversary edition worthy of it's legacy. This version of the band's second album is a collector's delight - an LP and 7" enclosed in a heavyweight, hardcover 12" x 12" book with 96 pages of photos from longtime collaborator Jess Flynn. Each member of Modern Baseball also contributed notes to provide context to the countless photos taken while touring, recording, skateboarding, napping, swimming and a whole lot more.
This deluxe edition also includes two never-before released demos of "Rock Bottom" and "Pothole" pressed on an exclusive 7". These early, intimate versions show how the ideas behind these two favorite tracks progressed into the final takes that made it onto You're Gonna Miss It All.
Modern Baseball was formed in 2011 by friends and guitarists Jacob Ewald and Brendan Lukens, who were soon joined by Ian Farmer on bass and Sean Huber on drums.The band self-released their first EP The Nameless Ranger in 2011 while still in high school. Shortly after the members relocated to Philadelphia to attend college and quickly gained a strong following in the Philadelphia music community, teaming up with locals Marietta to release the Couples Therapy split in the spring of 2012. Modern Baseball released their debut full-length Sports later that year on Lame-O Records, which they self-recorded and produced. After spending the summer of 2013 touring heavily across the US, the band headed into Studio A in Philadelphia to self-record You're Going to Miss It All. Mixed by Jonathan Low at Minor Street Recordings and mastered by Will Yip, You're Going to Miss It All features 12 tracks that showcase the band's signature witty indie-pop.
Tacoma, Washington’s-own Enumclaw announces their sophomore album Home in Another Life, out August 30th on RFC. Celebrating the signing and the announcement of their new album, Enumclaw shares new single “Change.” The song is the first taste of what fans can expect from Home In Another Life, paired with a heartwarming video directed by frequent collaborator John C. Peterson.
Co-produced by Ben Zaidi and Enumclaw, Home in Another Life is the natural expansion of the high-octane rock foundation the band built with their widely-praised 2022 debut album Save The Baby. Across the eleven tracks of Home in Another Life, vocalist and principle songwriter Aramis Johnson opens his chest cavity for louder, resolute songs written to pour out of basement shows and reverberate through stadiums in equal measure. With uncomplicated songwriting that crystallizes distinct feelings – ashing cigarettes on the kitchen counter to incite a reaction or finding truth at the bottom of a beer can – anthemic guitar riffs, and an electric energy, Aramis and the band have made their most resonant body of work to-date. Home in Another Life brings the world to Tacoma rather than the other way around. Enumclaw is rounded out by guitarist Nathan Cornell, drummer Ladaniel Gipson, bassist (and Aramis’ younger brother) Eli Edwards.
Enumclaw will also be joining twen on a run of dates this Summer across the US, beginning August 4th in Chattanooga, TN and spanning across the country before it concludes on September 3rd in Fayetteville, AR.
8/4 - Chattanooga, TN @ Cherry Street Tavern 8/5 - Birmingham, AL @ Saturn 8/7 - Lexington, KY @ The Burl 8/8 - Nashville, TN @ The Basement 8/9 - Louisville, KY @ Whirling Tiger 8/10 - Chicago, IL @ Sleeping Village 8/11 - Davenport, IA @ Raccoon Motel 8/12 - Milwaukee, WI @ Cactus Club 8/13 - Minneapolis, MN @ Turf Club 8/19 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby Court 8/20 - Boise, ID @ The Olympic Venue 8/21 - Baker City, OR @ Churchill School 8/22 - Seattle, WA @ The Sunset Tavern 8/25 - San Francisco, CA @ Bottom of the Hill 8/28 - Los Angeles, CA @ Moroccan Lounge 8/29 - San Diego, CA @ Soda Bar 8/30 - Phoenix, AZ @ Valley Bar 9/1 - Dallas, TX @ Deep Vellum 9/3 - Fayetteville, AR @ George’s Majestic Lounge
Armlock, the up-and-coming Australian duo of Simon Lam and Hamish Mitchell, recently joined the Run For Cover Records roster and announced their new album, Seashell Angel Lucky Charm. Due out July 12th, the record is 18 minutes of immersive indie rock that's at once impressionistic and accessible, ambiguous yet refreshingly earnest. Today Armlock have shared another early taste of the record with their latest single, "Guardian."
Lead single "Ice Cold" introduced the band's intricate sound (and garnered attention from the likes of Stereogum, The FADER, BrooklynVegan, and more), and now "Guardian" further envelopes the listener in Armlock's world. Like much of the band's music, the new single taps into Lam and Mitchell's roots in experimental electronic music and filters those influences through a homespun guitar music lens. "Guardian" draws you in close with crystal clear guitars, warm harmonies, and a sparse arrangement that leaves room for character and eccentricities.
The band discussed the new song, saying: "'Guardian' is about the desire for guidance as an uncertain future appears closer, and looking around at life in the present for answers. The song describes desperately looking for a guiding grace through a general sense of spiritually, or at least a heightened awareness of higher frequencies."
Longtime friends and collaborators, Lam (vocals and guitar) and Mitchell (guitar and keyboards) met studying jazz at Monash University in Melbourne, eventually discovering a shared love of electronic music. After a handful of electronic and dance outlets (I’lls, Couture, Kllo) Armlock came together and the two began incorporating guitar into the music they were making for the first time. Seashell Angel Lucky Charm is the imaginative and sonically rich result. The music at times recalls Pinback’s lean alternative, Alex G’s adventurous indie, or the wave of mysterious-yet-endearing genre-bending music coming out of the UK from label’s like Dean Blunt’s World Music or Vegyn’s PLZ Make It Ruins. Lam's vocals sit up front, often buoyed by spare guitar lines and a simple but steady beat, with ample space is left for production flourishes like distant laughter, chopped up samples, and pitched squeals to ping around the listener’s ears and leave you ready to hit repeat.
Armlock will be performing at Pitchfork Music Festival London on November 10th, with more touring announcements to come.
Freshly signed, Cursive have announced their new album Devourer will be released on September 13, 2024. The iconic Omaha band is known for their intensity, ambition, and execution, and has spent 30 years creating a bold discography that’s defined as much by its cathartic sound as its weighty, challenging lyrical themes. As daring as ever, their 10th album Devourer is full of intense and incisive songs, proving exactly why Cursive have been so influential and enduring–and why they remain so vital today. The album’s lead single “Up and Away” is also out now alongside a video directed by Brea Grant (12 Hour Shift, Torn Hearts) and starring Jonah Ray; anchored by a sinuous bassline, the song exemplifies the band’s signature blend of dissonance and deep melody.
“The video is the first in a series of horror-esque stories we've been planning for some time now, a collection of videos created by genre directors. Brea Grant conceived this story of a down-on-his-luck loafer who gets consumed by his own depression, swallowed into some surreal underworld of blanket forts where Cursive seems to be wallowing as well.”
The 2xLP vinyl release features a gatefold jacket w/ matte finish + spot gloss, full color inner sleaves, an etched D-side, and DVD featuring the Devourer music videos.
The band has also announced a slew of tour dates this fall in support of the album, beginning October 18th with two hometown Omaha shows at The Waiting Room and including a November 3rd stop at New York City’s Bowery Ballroom. A current itinerary is below.
Philadelphia's most adventurous guitar pop band,Another Michael, are gearing up for the release of their new albumPick Me Up, Turn Me Upside Down, and today they're back with one more early single, "Hub of Dreams," premiering today viaConsequence. Due out May 31st from Run For Cover Records,Pick Me Up, Turn Me Upside Down arrives hot on the heels of its sibling, 2023'sWishes To Fulfill, providing a more experimental counterpart and highlightingAnother Michael's unending creativity.
"Hub of Dreams" follows "I'm Your Roommate," "Seafood," "Mudslide," "Is There A World?," and thetitle track (which have drawn attention from the like of Stereogum, BrooklynVegan, Uproxx, Paste Magazine, and more) and is yet another offering from the band's seemingly infinite well of inventive indie pop. Another Michael discussed the song's influences via Consequence who praised the track, calling it "a great example of the past and future of Another Michael merging in real time. The chorus is anthemic and urgent, but the song as a whole features a larger focus on dreamy majesty and guitar-based bliss."
Wishes To Fulfill garnered praise for its focus on instantly memorable hooks, and Pick Me Up, Turn Me Upside Down offers a contrasting and complimentary side of Another Michael, bringing new hues to their vibrant sound. The album is still packed with the elements that make Another Michael so special--highly catchy melodies, smart chord progressions, lush arrangements, and layered harmonies--all while venturing into rewarding untouched sonic territory.
Like Wishes To Fulfill before it, Pick Me Up, Turn Me Upside Down finds Another Michael reveling in their love of song--creating and paying tribute to transcendent musical moments and celebrating the deeply personal relationship that can develop between a listener and music that they truly connect with. “Music is a medium of communication,” explains bassist Nick Sebastiano, “It’s not a purposeful decision to talk about music in our songs but it just inherently means so much to us. If something makes your heart sing, the audience is going to hear it.” Doherty adds, "I think good songs are just ones you can find yourself bringing with you all your life no matter where it takes you."
Another Michael are currently on tour with Tenci, and the band have also announced a West Coast run supporting The Polyphonic Spree. See full itinerary below.
Upcoming Shows: 05/28 Atlanta, GA @ 529 * 05/29 Nashville, TN @ Drkmttr * 05/31 Chicago, IL @ Schuba's * 06/01 Hamtramck, MI @ New Dodge Lounge * 06/02 Columbus, OH @ The Basement * 06/04 Pittsburgh, PA @ Bottlerocket * 08/27 Denver, CO @ Meow Wolf + 08/29 Boise, ID @ Treefort Music Hall + 08/30 Portland, OR @ Aladdin Theater + 08/31 Bend, OR @ Volcanic Theatre Pub + 09/03 Sacramento, CA @ Harlow’s + 09/04 San Francisco, CA @ The Chapel + 09/05 Santa Cruz, CA @ Moe’s Alley + 09/06 Pamona, CA @ Glass House + 09/07 Pioneertown, CA @ Pappy & Harriet's + 09/09 Solana Beach, CA @ Belly Up Tavern + 09/10 Los Angeles, CA @ Teragram Ballroom + 09/12 Tucson, AZ @ 191 Toole + 09/14 Santa Fe, NM @ Meow Wolf Santa Fe +
Today, Horse Jumper of Love announce their new album, Disaster Trick, due August 16th. The album finds the trio cranking up the volume while keeping the no-frills intimacy they’re known for. Frontman Dimitri Giannopoulos’ evocative lyrics and arrangements suddenly turn from delicate to blistering, their music is full of intensity, contrasting between quiet and loud, heavy and gentle, and animated by stark emotion and straightforward, timeless songwriting.
Lead single “Wink,” featuring guest vocals from Wednesday’s Karly Hartzman, strips down Horse Jumper of Love’s songwriting to the essentials: urgent, accessible arrangements full of catharsis.
Of the song, released today with a Brittany Reeber-directed video, Giannopoulos says “I was inspired by a Russian short story called “Leaves” by Dimitry Bakin. The story is partly about people leaving their home for something better but when they return they are back to the same place they started. The story shed some perspective on my own life and the ebb and flow of pushing forward for something better and going back to your old ways.”
Disaster Trick, which also features additional contributions from Wednesday’s Karly Hartzman and MJ Lenderman and Ella Williams of Squirrel Flower, feels like a creative reset for the band, partly due to Giannopoulos’ recent sobriety. “This was the first album I've ever done where I went into it with a very clear mind,” he says. “In the past, we would just show up at a studio, drink, and record. Here, everything felt purposeful.” With this newfound energy, the band entered Asheville, North Carolina’s Drop of Sun Studios with producer Alex Farrar (Wednesday, Indigo De Souza). The recordings soar with searing guitars and an unshakeable rhythm section, comprised of bassist John Margaris and drummer James Doran.
Hot on the heels of a spring tour supporting Alvvays, Horse Jumper of Love is hitting the road this summer on a North America tour with DIIV. All dates below.
7/15 - Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer ^ 7/16 - Washington, D.C. @ The Howard Theatre ^ 7/17 - Richmond, VA @ The National ^ 7/19 - Charleston, SC @ Music Farm ^ 7/20 - Orlando, FL @ House of Blues ^ 7/21 - Miami, FL @ The Ground ^ 7/23 - Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum ^ 7/24 - Pensacola, FL @ The Handlebar 7/25 - Atlanta, GA @ Buckhead Theatre ^ 7/27 - Milwaukee, WI @ Turner Hall Ballroom ^ 7/28 - Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue ^ 7/30 - Chicago, IL @ Thalia Hall ^ 7/31 - Detroit, MI @ St Andrew’s Hall ^ 8/1 - Windsor, ON @ Meteor 8/2 - Toronto, ON @ The Concert Hall ^ 8/4 - Portland, ME @ Oxbow Blending & Bottling 8/5 - Boston, MA @ Royale ^ 8/6 - Troy, NY @ No Fun 8/7 - New York, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount ^
"...there’s a deliberateness to everything you hear in Armlock’s music, a sense that it’s been pored over and ruthlessly curated. Yet paradoxically, the effect is to allow emotion to flow naturally, creating space for the listener to navigate their personal headspace." - Bandcamp Daily
"...a gentler take on slowcore convention that shares more in common musically with their peers Hovvdy and Alex G." - FLOOD Magazine
Armlock, the up-and-coming Australian duo of Simon Lam and Hamish Mitchell, have released their new album, Seashell Angel Lucky Charm, out today via Run For Cover Records. Clocking in at just 18 minutes, Seashell Angel Lucky Charm provides instantly immersive indie rock that's at once impressionistic and accessible, ambiguous yet refreshingly earnest.
Early singles "Fear," "Ice Cold," and "Guardian" introduced Armlock's intricate sound and garnered attention from the likes of Stereogum, The FADER, BrooklynVegan, FLOOD Magazine, Paste Magazine, Bandcamp Daily, and more), and today listeners can hear Seashell Angel Lucky Charm in full. Now's the time to get on board as the band are shaping up for a big 2024, including their first ever US shows, tour dates with Cloud Nothings and Slow Pulp, performing at Pitchfork Music Festival London, and more (see full tour itinerary below).
Longtime friends and collaborators, Lam (vocals and guitar) and Mitchell (guitar and keyboards) met studying jazz at Monash University in Melbourne, eventually discovering a shared love of electronic music. After a handful of electronic and dance-oriented projects (I’lls, Couture, Kllo) Armlock came together and the two began incorporating guitar into the music they were making for the first time. Seashell Angel Lucky Charm is the imaginative and sonically rich result. The music at times recalls Pinback’s lean alternative, Alex G’s adventurous indie, or the wave of mysterious-yet-endearing genre-bending music coming out of the UK from label’s like Dean Blunt’s World Music or Vegyn’s PLZ Make It Ruins. Lam's vocals sit up front, often buoyed by spare guitar lines and a simple but steady beat, with ample space is left for production flourishes like distant laughter, chopped up samples, and pitched squeals to ping around the listener’s ears and leave you ready to hit repeat.
Today Cursive have shared their new single “Botch Job,” the propulsive opener of their forthcoming album, Devourer. An ear-quaking, catchy banger that rips through its 2:47 runtime, the song is accompanied by a video from director Travis Stevens (A Wounded Fawn, Jakob’s Wife, Girl On The Third Floor); it’s the second in the band’s series of horror-themed clips following lead single “Up and Away,” directed by Brea Grant (12 Hour Shift, Torn Hearts). “‘Botch Job’ is a rumination on what one has done with this life and those unfulfilling feelings that may accompany such thoughts. At this point, I don’t care to know what damage my body has incurred from years of abuse,” explains singer/guitarist Tim Kasher. “It’s those anxiety-fueled gremlins keeping you restless in the dead of night, but put to song.” Devourer, out September 13th, is now available for preorder.
Cursive, who will perform September 20th at Riot Fest, will embark on their fall U.S. run in support of Devourer on October 18th in hometown Omaha, NE. A current itinerary is below.
Armlock, the up-and-coming Australian duo of Simon Lam and Hamish Mitchell, are gearing up to release their new album, Seashell Angel Lucky Charm, this Friday, July 12th, on Run For Cover Records. Today they've teamed with FLOOD Magazine to premiere one more early single, "Fear."
Clocking in at just 18 minutes, Seashell Angel Lucky Charm provides instantly immersive indie rock that's at once impressionistic and accessible, ambiguous yet refreshingly earnest. The album's earlier singles "Ice Cold" and "Guardian" introduced the world to Armlock's intricate sound (and garnered attention from the likes of Stereogum, The FADER, BrooklynVegan, and more), and "Fear" just might be their catchiest offering yet. FLOOD praised the track and its accompanying music video, calling it "a gentler take on slowcore convention that shares more in common musically with their peers Hovvdy and Alex G."
Longtime friends and collaborators, Lam (vocals and guitar) and Mitchell (guitar and keyboards) met studying jazz at Monash University in Melbourne, eventually discovering a shared love of electronic music. After a handful of electronic and dance-oriented projects (I’lls, Couture, Kllo) Armlock came together and the two began incorporating guitar into the music they were making for the first time. Seashell Angel Lucky Charm is the imaginative and sonically rich result. The music at times recalls Pinback’s lean alternative, Alex G’s adventurous indie, or the wave of mysterious-yet-endearing genre-bending music coming out of the UK from label’s like Dean Blunt’s World Music or Vegyn’s PLZ Make It Ruins. Lam's vocals sit up front, often buoyed by spare guitar lines and a simple but steady beat, with ample space is left for production flourishes like distant laughter, chopped up samples, and pitched squeals to ping around the listener’s ears and leave you ready to hit repeat.
Armlock have also announced their first ever United States shows, the band will be supporting Cloud Nothings on tour in November, as well as performing with Slow Pulp in NYC. Prior to that the band will be playing three Australian record release shows and appearing at Pitchfork Music Festival in London. See full itinerary below.
Rival Schools have teamed with RFC to celebrate their 25th anniversary with a deluxe reissue of their second LP, Pedals, along with represses of its sister album, Found, and the band's debut LP, United By Fate--all due out September 20th. The Pedals (Deluxe) reissue provides a much-deserved new look at Rival Schools' sophomore LP, and includes three previously unreleased b-sides along with a contemporaneous stripped down live studio session recorded in between shows on tour in Germany. The packaging features a 2xLP gatefold recreation of the original artwork. The Found repress is a recreation of the original limited pressing, commemorating Rival Schools' quasi "lost" album, now available again for collectors and new fans alike, along with another new pressing the their classic debut album, United By Fate, now with the classic green artwork.
Featuring a lineup of NYHC greats--guitarist/vocalist Walter Schreifels (Gorilla Biscuits, Youth of Today Quicksand), drummer Sammy Siegler (Youth of Today, Judge, CIV), bassist Cache Tolman (Iceburn, Institute) and Ian Love (Burn, Atlantic/Pacific)--Rival Schools' trailblazing career has led the way for in post-hardcore, seamlessly blending the sheer kinetic energy of aggressive music with deeply melodic rock songwriting.
In addition to the upcoming releases, Rival Schools have announced a run of East Coast shows with support from Webbed Wing, Hollow Suns, and more. Tickets on sale Friday, see full itinerary below.
Upcoming Shows: 10/17 Asbury Park, NJ @ Asbury Lanes * 10/18 Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Bowl ** 10/19 Cambridge, MA @ The Sinclair * 10/20 Hamden, CT @ Space Ballroom * 10/21 Philadelphia, PA @ First Unitarian Church * 10/22 Washington, DC @ The Atlantis **
It's been ten whole years of us listening to Modern Baseball's iconic record You're Gonna Miss It All, and to celebrate Run For Cover has teamed up with the band to deliver a deluxe anniversary edition worthy of it's legacy. This version of the band's second album is a collector's delight - an LP and 7" enclosed in a heavyweight, hardcover 12" x 12" book with 96 pages of photos from longtime collaborator Jess Flynn. Each member of Modern Baseball also contributed notes to provide context to the countless photos taken while touring, recording, skateboarding, napping, swimming and a whole lot more.
This deluxe edition also includes two never-before released demos of "Rock Bottom" and "Pothole" pressed on an exclusive 7". These early, intimate versions show how the ideas behind these two favorite tracks progressed into the final takes that made it onto You're Gonna Miss It All.
Modern Baseball was formed in 2011 by friends and guitarists Jacob Ewald and Brendan Lukens, who were soon joined by Ian Farmer on bass and Sean Huber on drums.The band self-released their first EP The Nameless Ranger in 2011 while still in high school. Shortly after the members relocated to Philadelphia to attend college and quickly gained a strong following in the Philadelphia music community, teaming up with locals Marietta to release the Couples Therapy split in the spring of 2012. Modern Baseball released their debut full-length Sports later that year on Lame-O Records, which they self-recorded and produced. After spending the summer of 2013 touring heavily across the US, the band headed into Studio A in Philadelphia to self-record You're Going to Miss It All. Mixed by Jonathan Low at Minor Street Recordings and mastered by Will Yip, You're Going to Miss It All features 12 tracks that showcase the band's signature witty indie-pop.
Tacoma, Washington’s-own Enumclaw announces their sophomore album Home in Another Life, out August 30th on RFC. Celebrating the signing and the announcement of their new album, Enumclaw shares new single “Change.” The song is the first taste of what fans can expect from Home In Another Life, paired with a heartwarming video directed by frequent collaborator John C. Peterson.
Co-produced by Ben Zaidi and Enumclaw, Home in Another Life is the natural expansion of the high-octane rock foundation the band built with their widely-praised 2022 debut album Save The Baby. Across the eleven tracks of Home in Another Life, vocalist and principle songwriter Aramis Johnson opens his chest cavity for louder, resolute songs written to pour out of basement shows and reverberate through stadiums in equal measure. With uncomplicated songwriting that crystallizes distinct feelings – ashing cigarettes on the kitchen counter to incite a reaction or finding truth at the bottom of a beer can – anthemic guitar riffs, and an electric energy, Aramis and the band have made their most resonant body of work to-date. Home in Another Life brings the world to Tacoma rather than the other way around. Enumclaw is rounded out by guitarist Nathan Cornell, drummer Ladaniel Gipson, bassist (and Aramis’ younger brother) Eli Edwards.
Enumclaw will also be joining twen on a run of dates this Summer across the US, beginning August 4th in Chattanooga, TN and spanning across the country before it concludes on September 3rd in Fayetteville, AR.
8/4 - Chattanooga, TN @ Cherry Street Tavern 8/5 - Birmingham, AL @ Saturn 8/7 - Lexington, KY @ The Burl 8/8 - Nashville, TN @ The Basement 8/9 - Louisville, KY @ Whirling Tiger 8/10 - Chicago, IL @ Sleeping Village 8/11 - Davenport, IA @ Raccoon Motel 8/12 - Milwaukee, WI @ Cactus Club 8/13 - Minneapolis, MN @ Turf Club 8/19 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby Court 8/20 - Boise, ID @ The Olympic Venue 8/21 - Baker City, OR @ Churchill School 8/22 - Seattle, WA @ The Sunset Tavern 8/25 - San Francisco, CA @ Bottom of the Hill 8/28 - Los Angeles, CA @ Moroccan Lounge 8/29 - San Diego, CA @ Soda Bar 8/30 - Phoenix, AZ @ Valley Bar 9/1 - Dallas, TX @ Deep Vellum 9/3 - Fayetteville, AR @ George’s Majestic Lounge
Armlock, the up-and-coming Australian duo of Simon Lam and Hamish Mitchell, recently joined the Run For Cover Records roster and announced their new album, Seashell Angel Lucky Charm. Due out July 12th, the record is 18 minutes of immersive indie rock that's at once impressionistic and accessible, ambiguous yet refreshingly earnest. Today Armlock have shared another early taste of the record with their latest single, "Guardian."
Lead single "Ice Cold" introduced the band's intricate sound (and garnered attention from the likes of Stereogum, The FADER, BrooklynVegan, and more), and now "Guardian" further envelopes the listener in Armlock's world. Like much of the band's music, the new single taps into Lam and Mitchell's roots in experimental electronic music and filters those influences through a homespun guitar music lens. "Guardian" draws you in close with crystal clear guitars, warm harmonies, and a sparse arrangement that leaves room for character and eccentricities.
The band discussed the new song, saying: "'Guardian' is about the desire for guidance as an uncertain future appears closer, and looking around at life in the present for answers. The song describes desperately looking for a guiding grace through a general sense of spiritually, or at least a heightened awareness of higher frequencies."
Longtime friends and collaborators, Lam (vocals and guitar) and Mitchell (guitar and keyboards) met studying jazz at Monash University in Melbourne, eventually discovering a shared love of electronic music. After a handful of electronic and dance outlets (I’lls, Couture, Kllo) Armlock came together and the two began incorporating guitar into the music they were making for the first time. Seashell Angel Lucky Charm is the imaginative and sonically rich result. The music at times recalls Pinback’s lean alternative, Alex G’s adventurous indie, or the wave of mysterious-yet-endearing genre-bending music coming out of the UK from label’s like Dean Blunt’s World Music or Vegyn’s PLZ Make It Ruins. Lam's vocals sit up front, often buoyed by spare guitar lines and a simple but steady beat, with ample space is left for production flourishes like distant laughter, chopped up samples, and pitched squeals to ping around the listener’s ears and leave you ready to hit repeat.
Armlock will be performing at Pitchfork Music Festival London on November 10th, with more touring announcements to come.
Freshly signed, Cursive have announced their new album Devourer will be released on September 13, 2024. The iconic Omaha band is known for their intensity, ambition, and execution, and has spent 30 years creating a bold discography that’s defined as much by its cathartic sound as its weighty, challenging lyrical themes. As daring as ever, their 10th album Devourer is full of intense and incisive songs, proving exactly why Cursive have been so influential and enduring–and why they remain so vital today. The album’s lead single “Up and Away” is also out now alongside a video directed by Brea Grant (12 Hour Shift, Torn Hearts) and starring Jonah Ray; anchored by a sinuous bassline, the song exemplifies the band’s signature blend of dissonance and deep melody.
“The video is the first in a series of horror-esque stories we've been planning for some time now, a collection of videos created by genre directors. Brea Grant conceived this story of a down-on-his-luck loafer who gets consumed by his own depression, swallowed into some surreal underworld of blanket forts where Cursive seems to be wallowing as well.”
The 2xLP vinyl release features a gatefold jacket w/ matte finish + spot gloss, full color inner sleaves, an etched D-side, and DVD featuring the Devourer music videos.
The band has also announced a slew of tour dates this fall in support of the album, beginning October 18th with two hometown Omaha shows at The Waiting Room and including a November 3rd stop at New York City’s Bowery Ballroom. A current itinerary is below.
Philadelphia's most adventurous guitar pop band,Another Michael, are gearing up for the release of their new albumPick Me Up, Turn Me Upside Down, and today they're back with one more early single, "Hub of Dreams," premiering today viaConsequence. Due out May 31st from Run For Cover Records,Pick Me Up, Turn Me Upside Down arrives hot on the heels of its sibling, 2023'sWishes To Fulfill, providing a more experimental counterpart and highlightingAnother Michael's unending creativity.
"Hub of Dreams" follows "I'm Your Roommate," "Seafood," "Mudslide," "Is There A World?," and thetitle track (which have drawn attention from the like of Stereogum, BrooklynVegan, Uproxx, Paste Magazine, and more) and is yet another offering from the band's seemingly infinite well of inventive indie pop. Another Michael discussed the song's influences via Consequence who praised the track, calling it "a great example of the past and future of Another Michael merging in real time. The chorus is anthemic and urgent, but the song as a whole features a larger focus on dreamy majesty and guitar-based bliss."
Wishes To Fulfill garnered praise for its focus on instantly memorable hooks, and Pick Me Up, Turn Me Upside Down offers a contrasting and complimentary side of Another Michael, bringing new hues to their vibrant sound. The album is still packed with the elements that make Another Michael so special--highly catchy melodies, smart chord progressions, lush arrangements, and layered harmonies--all while venturing into rewarding untouched sonic territory.
Like Wishes To Fulfill before it, Pick Me Up, Turn Me Upside Down finds Another Michael reveling in their love of song--creating and paying tribute to transcendent musical moments and celebrating the deeply personal relationship that can develop between a listener and music that they truly connect with. “Music is a medium of communication,” explains bassist Nick Sebastiano, “It’s not a purposeful decision to talk about music in our songs but it just inherently means so much to us. If something makes your heart sing, the audience is going to hear it.” Doherty adds, "I think good songs are just ones you can find yourself bringing with you all your life no matter where it takes you."
Another Michael are currently on tour with Tenci, and the band have also announced a West Coast run supporting The Polyphonic Spree. See full itinerary below.
Upcoming Shows: 05/28 Atlanta, GA @ 529 * 05/29 Nashville, TN @ Drkmttr * 05/31 Chicago, IL @ Schuba's * 06/01 Hamtramck, MI @ New Dodge Lounge * 06/02 Columbus, OH @ The Basement * 06/04 Pittsburgh, PA @ Bottlerocket * 08/27 Denver, CO @ Meow Wolf + 08/29 Boise, ID @ Treefort Music Hall + 08/30 Portland, OR @ Aladdin Theater + 08/31 Bend, OR @ Volcanic Theatre Pub + 09/03 Sacramento, CA @ Harlow’s + 09/04 San Francisco, CA @ The Chapel + 09/05 Santa Cruz, CA @ Moe’s Alley + 09/06 Pamona, CA @ Glass House + 09/07 Pioneertown, CA @ Pappy & Harriet's + 09/09 Solana Beach, CA @ Belly Up Tavern + 09/10 Los Angeles, CA @ Teragram Ballroom + 09/12 Tucson, AZ @ 191 Toole + 09/14 Santa Fe, NM @ Meow Wolf Santa Fe +
Today, Horse Jumper of Love announce their new album, Disaster Trick, due August 16th. The album finds the trio cranking up the volume while keeping the no-frills intimacy they’re known for. Frontman Dimitri Giannopoulos’ evocative lyrics and arrangements suddenly turn from delicate to blistering, their music is full of intensity, contrasting between quiet and loud, heavy and gentle, and animated by stark emotion and straightforward, timeless songwriting.
Lead single “Wink,” featuring guest vocals from Wednesday’s Karly Hartzman, strips down Horse Jumper of Love’s songwriting to the essentials: urgent, accessible arrangements full of catharsis.
Of the song, released today with a Brittany Reeber-directed video, Giannopoulos says “I was inspired by a Russian short story called “Leaves” by Dimitry Bakin. The story is partly about people leaving their home for something better but when they return they are back to the same place they started. The story shed some perspective on my own life and the ebb and flow of pushing forward for something better and going back to your old ways.”
Disaster Trick, which also features additional contributions from Wednesday’s Karly Hartzman and MJ Lenderman and Ella Williams of Squirrel Flower, feels like a creative reset for the band, partly due to Giannopoulos’ recent sobriety. “This was the first album I've ever done where I went into it with a very clear mind,” he says. “In the past, we would just show up at a studio, drink, and record. Here, everything felt purposeful.” With this newfound energy, the band entered Asheville, North Carolina’s Drop of Sun Studios with producer Alex Farrar (Wednesday, Indigo De Souza). The recordings soar with searing guitars and an unshakeable rhythm section, comprised of bassist John Margaris and drummer James Doran.
Hot on the heels of a spring tour supporting Alvvays, Horse Jumper of Love is hitting the road this summer on a North America tour with DIIV. All dates below.
7/15 - Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer ^ 7/16 - Washington, D.C. @ The Howard Theatre ^ 7/17 - Richmond, VA @ The National ^ 7/19 - Charleston, SC @ Music Farm ^ 7/20 - Orlando, FL @ House of Blues ^ 7/21 - Miami, FL @ The Ground ^ 7/23 - Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum ^ 7/24 - Pensacola, FL @ The Handlebar 7/25 - Atlanta, GA @ Buckhead Theatre ^ 7/27 - Milwaukee, WI @ Turner Hall Ballroom ^ 7/28 - Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue ^ 7/30 - Chicago, IL @ Thalia Hall ^ 7/31 - Detroit, MI @ St Andrew’s Hall ^ 8/1 - Windsor, ON @ Meteor 8/2 - Toronto, ON @ The Concert Hall ^ 8/4 - Portland, ME @ Oxbow Blending & Bottling 8/5 - Boston, MA @ Royale ^ 8/6 - Troy, NY @ No Fun 8/7 - New York, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount ^
"...there’s a deliberateness to everything you hear in Armlock’s music, a sense that it’s been pored over and ruthlessly curated. Yet paradoxically, the effect is to allow emotion to flow naturally, creating space for the listener to navigate their personal headspace." - Bandcamp Daily
"...a gentler take on slowcore convention that shares more in common musically with their peers Hovvdy and Alex G." - FLOOD Magazine
Armlock, the up-and-coming Australian duo of Simon Lam and Hamish Mitchell, have released their new album, Seashell Angel Lucky Charm, out today via Run For Cover Records. Clocking in at just 18 minutes, Seashell Angel Lucky Charm provides instantly immersive indie rock that's at once impressionistic and accessible, ambiguous yet refreshingly earnest.
Early singles "Fear," "Ice Cold," and "Guardian" introduced Armlock's intricate sound and garnered attention from the likes of Stereogum, The FADER, BrooklynVegan, FLOOD Magazine, Paste Magazine, Bandcamp Daily, and more), and today listeners can hear Seashell Angel Lucky Charm in full. Now's the time to get on board as the band are shaping up for a big 2024, including their first ever US shows, tour dates with Cloud Nothings and Slow Pulp, performing at Pitchfork Music Festival London, and more (see full tour itinerary below).
Longtime friends and collaborators, Lam (vocals and guitar) and Mitchell (guitar and keyboards) met studying jazz at Monash University in Melbourne, eventually discovering a shared love of electronic music. After a handful of electronic and dance-oriented projects (I’lls, Couture, Kllo) Armlock came together and the two began incorporating guitar into the music they were making for the first time. Seashell Angel Lucky Charm is the imaginative and sonically rich result. The music at times recalls Pinback’s lean alternative, Alex G’s adventurous indie, or the wave of mysterious-yet-endearing genre-bending music coming out of the UK from label’s like Dean Blunt’s World Music or Vegyn’s PLZ Make It Ruins. Lam's vocals sit up front, often buoyed by spare guitar lines and a simple but steady beat, with ample space is left for production flourishes like distant laughter, chopped up samples, and pitched squeals to ping around the listener’s ears and leave you ready to hit repeat.
Today Cursive have shared their new single “Botch Job,” the propulsive opener of their forthcoming album, Devourer. An ear-quaking, catchy banger that rips through its 2:47 runtime, the song is accompanied by a video from director Travis Stevens (A Wounded Fawn, Jakob’s Wife, Girl On The Third Floor); it’s the second in the band’s series of horror-themed clips following lead single “Up and Away,” directed by Brea Grant (12 Hour Shift, Torn Hearts). “‘Botch Job’ is a rumination on what one has done with this life and those unfulfilling feelings that may accompany such thoughts. At this point, I don’t care to know what damage my body has incurred from years of abuse,” explains singer/guitarist Tim Kasher. “It’s those anxiety-fueled gremlins keeping you restless in the dead of night, but put to song.” Devourer, out September 13th, is now available for preorder.
Cursive, who will perform September 20th at Riot Fest, will embark on their fall U.S. run in support of Devourer on October 18th in hometown Omaha, NE. A current itinerary is below.
Armlock, the up-and-coming Australian duo of Simon Lam and Hamish Mitchell, are gearing up to release their new album, Seashell Angel Lucky Charm, this Friday, July 12th, on Run For Cover Records. Today they've teamed with FLOOD Magazine to premiere one more early single, "Fear."
Clocking in at just 18 minutes, Seashell Angel Lucky Charm provides instantly immersive indie rock that's at once impressionistic and accessible, ambiguous yet refreshingly earnest. The album's earlier singles "Ice Cold" and "Guardian" introduced the world to Armlock's intricate sound (and garnered attention from the likes of Stereogum, The FADER, BrooklynVegan, and more), and "Fear" just might be their catchiest offering yet. FLOOD praised the track and its accompanying music video, calling it "a gentler take on slowcore convention that shares more in common musically with their peers Hovvdy and Alex G."
Longtime friends and collaborators, Lam (vocals and guitar) and Mitchell (guitar and keyboards) met studying jazz at Monash University in Melbourne, eventually discovering a shared love of electronic music. After a handful of electronic and dance-oriented projects (I’lls, Couture, Kllo) Armlock came together and the two began incorporating guitar into the music they were making for the first time. Seashell Angel Lucky Charm is the imaginative and sonically rich result. The music at times recalls Pinback’s lean alternative, Alex G’s adventurous indie, or the wave of mysterious-yet-endearing genre-bending music coming out of the UK from label’s like Dean Blunt’s World Music or Vegyn’s PLZ Make It Ruins. Lam's vocals sit up front, often buoyed by spare guitar lines and a simple but steady beat, with ample space is left for production flourishes like distant laughter, chopped up samples, and pitched squeals to ping around the listener’s ears and leave you ready to hit repeat.
Armlock have also announced their first ever United States shows, the band will be supporting Cloud Nothings on tour in November, as well as performing with Slow Pulp in NYC. Prior to that the band will be playing three Australian record release shows and appearing at Pitchfork Music Festival in London. See full itinerary below.
Rival Schools have teamed with RFC to celebrate their 25th anniversary with a deluxe reissue of their second LP, Pedals, along with represses of its sister album, Found, and the band's debut LP, United By Fate--all due out September 20th. The Pedals (Deluxe) reissue provides a much-deserved new look at Rival Schools' sophomore LP, and includes three previously unreleased b-sides along with a contemporaneous stripped down live studio session recorded in between shows on tour in Germany. The packaging features a 2xLP gatefold recreation of the original artwork. The Found repress is a recreation of the original limited pressing, commemorating Rival Schools' quasi "lost" album, now available again for collectors and new fans alike, along with another new pressing the their classic debut album, United By Fate, now with the classic green artwork.
Featuring a lineup of NYHC greats--guitarist/vocalist Walter Schreifels (Gorilla Biscuits, Youth of Today Quicksand), drummer Sammy Siegler (Youth of Today, Judge, CIV), bassist Cache Tolman (Iceburn, Institute) and Ian Love (Burn, Atlantic/Pacific)--Rival Schools' trailblazing career has led the way for in post-hardcore, seamlessly blending the sheer kinetic energy of aggressive music with deeply melodic rock songwriting.
In addition to the upcoming releases, Rival Schools have announced a run of East Coast shows with support from Webbed Wing, Hollow Suns, and more. Tickets on sale Friday, see full itinerary below.
Upcoming Shows: 10/17 Asbury Park, NJ @ Asbury Lanes * 10/18 Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Bowl ** 10/19 Cambridge, MA @ The Sinclair * 10/20 Hamden, CT @ Space Ballroom * 10/21 Philadelphia, PA @ First Unitarian Church * 10/22 Washington, DC @ The Atlantis **
It's been ten whole years of us listening to Modern Baseball's iconic record You're Gonna Miss It All, and to celebrate Run For Cover has teamed up with the band to deliver a deluxe anniversary edition worthy of it's legacy. This version of the band's second album is a collector's delight - an LP and 7" enclosed in a heavyweight, hardcover 12" x 12" book with 96 pages of photos from longtime collaborator Jess Flynn. Each member of Modern Baseball also contributed notes to provide context to the countless photos taken while touring, recording, skateboarding, napping, swimming and a whole lot more.
This deluxe edition also includes two never-before released demos of "Rock Bottom" and "Pothole" pressed on an exclusive 7". These early, intimate versions show how the ideas behind these two favorite tracks progressed into the final takes that made it onto You're Gonna Miss It All.
Modern Baseball was formed in 2011 by friends and guitarists Jacob Ewald and Brendan Lukens, who were soon joined by Ian Farmer on bass and Sean Huber on drums.The band self-released their first EP The Nameless Ranger in 2011 while still in high school. Shortly after the members relocated to Philadelphia to attend college and quickly gained a strong following in the Philadelphia music community, teaming up with locals Marietta to release the Couples Therapy split in the spring of 2012. Modern Baseball released their debut full-length Sports later that year on Lame-O Records, which they self-recorded and produced. After spending the summer of 2013 touring heavily across the US, the band headed into Studio A in Philadelphia to self-record You're Going to Miss It All. Mixed by Jonathan Low at Minor Street Recordings and mastered by Will Yip, You're Going to Miss It All features 12 tracks that showcase the band's signature witty indie-pop.
Tacoma, Washington’s-own Enumclaw announces their sophomore album Home in Another Life, out August 30th on RFC. Celebrating the signing and the announcement of their new album, Enumclaw shares new single “Change.” The song is the first taste of what fans can expect from Home In Another Life, paired with a heartwarming video directed by frequent collaborator John C. Peterson.
Co-produced by Ben Zaidi and Enumclaw, Home in Another Life is the natural expansion of the high-octane rock foundation the band built with their widely-praised 2022 debut album Save The Baby. Across the eleven tracks of Home in Another Life, vocalist and principle songwriter Aramis Johnson opens his chest cavity for louder, resolute songs written to pour out of basement shows and reverberate through stadiums in equal measure. With uncomplicated songwriting that crystallizes distinct feelings – ashing cigarettes on the kitchen counter to incite a reaction or finding truth at the bottom of a beer can – anthemic guitar riffs, and an electric energy, Aramis and the band have made their most resonant body of work to-date. Home in Another Life brings the world to Tacoma rather than the other way around. Enumclaw is rounded out by guitarist Nathan Cornell, drummer Ladaniel Gipson, bassist (and Aramis’ younger brother) Eli Edwards.
Enumclaw will also be joining twen on a run of dates this Summer across the US, beginning August 4th in Chattanooga, TN and spanning across the country before it concludes on September 3rd in Fayetteville, AR.
8/4 - Chattanooga, TN @ Cherry Street Tavern 8/5 - Birmingham, AL @ Saturn 8/7 - Lexington, KY @ The Burl 8/8 - Nashville, TN @ The Basement 8/9 - Louisville, KY @ Whirling Tiger 8/10 - Chicago, IL @ Sleeping Village 8/11 - Davenport, IA @ Raccoon Motel 8/12 - Milwaukee, WI @ Cactus Club 8/13 - Minneapolis, MN @ Turf Club 8/19 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby Court 8/20 - Boise, ID @ The Olympic Venue 8/21 - Baker City, OR @ Churchill School 8/22 - Seattle, WA @ The Sunset Tavern 8/25 - San Francisco, CA @ Bottom of the Hill 8/28 - Los Angeles, CA @ Moroccan Lounge 8/29 - San Diego, CA @ Soda Bar 8/30 - Phoenix, AZ @ Valley Bar 9/1 - Dallas, TX @ Deep Vellum 9/3 - Fayetteville, AR @ George’s Majestic Lounge
Armlock, the up-and-coming Australian duo of Simon Lam and Hamish Mitchell, recently joined the Run For Cover Records roster and announced their new album, Seashell Angel Lucky Charm. Due out July 12th, the record is 18 minutes of immersive indie rock that's at once impressionistic and accessible, ambiguous yet refreshingly earnest. Today Armlock have shared another early taste of the record with their latest single, "Guardian."
Lead single "Ice Cold" introduced the band's intricate sound (and garnered attention from the likes of Stereogum, The FADER, BrooklynVegan, and more), and now "Guardian" further envelopes the listener in Armlock's world. Like much of the band's music, the new single taps into Lam and Mitchell's roots in experimental electronic music and filters those influences through a homespun guitar music lens. "Guardian" draws you in close with crystal clear guitars, warm harmonies, and a sparse arrangement that leaves room for character and eccentricities.
The band discussed the new song, saying: "'Guardian' is about the desire for guidance as an uncertain future appears closer, and looking around at life in the present for answers. The song describes desperately looking for a guiding grace through a general sense of spiritually, or at least a heightened awareness of higher frequencies."
Longtime friends and collaborators, Lam (vocals and guitar) and Mitchell (guitar and keyboards) met studying jazz at Monash University in Melbourne, eventually discovering a shared love of electronic music. After a handful of electronic and dance outlets (I’lls, Couture, Kllo) Armlock came together and the two began incorporating guitar into the music they were making for the first time. Seashell Angel Lucky Charm is the imaginative and sonically rich result. The music at times recalls Pinback’s lean alternative, Alex G’s adventurous indie, or the wave of mysterious-yet-endearing genre-bending music coming out of the UK from label’s like Dean Blunt’s World Music or Vegyn’s PLZ Make It Ruins. Lam's vocals sit up front, often buoyed by spare guitar lines and a simple but steady beat, with ample space is left for production flourishes like distant laughter, chopped up samples, and pitched squeals to ping around the listener’s ears and leave you ready to hit repeat.
Armlock will be performing at Pitchfork Music Festival London on November 10th, with more touring announcements to come.
Freshly signed, Cursive have announced their new album Devourer will be released on September 13, 2024. The iconic Omaha band is known for their intensity, ambition, and execution, and has spent 30 years creating a bold discography that’s defined as much by its cathartic sound as its weighty, challenging lyrical themes. As daring as ever, their 10th album Devourer is full of intense and incisive songs, proving exactly why Cursive have been so influential and enduring–and why they remain so vital today. The album’s lead single “Up and Away” is also out now alongside a video directed by Brea Grant (12 Hour Shift, Torn Hearts) and starring Jonah Ray; anchored by a sinuous bassline, the song exemplifies the band’s signature blend of dissonance and deep melody.
“The video is the first in a series of horror-esque stories we've been planning for some time now, a collection of videos created by genre directors. Brea Grant conceived this story of a down-on-his-luck loafer who gets consumed by his own depression, swallowed into some surreal underworld of blanket forts where Cursive seems to be wallowing as well.”
The 2xLP vinyl release features a gatefold jacket w/ matte finish + spot gloss, full color inner sleaves, an etched D-side, and DVD featuring the Devourer music videos.
The band has also announced a slew of tour dates this fall in support of the album, beginning October 18th with two hometown Omaha shows at The Waiting Room and including a November 3rd stop at New York City’s Bowery Ballroom. A current itinerary is below.
Philadelphia's most adventurous guitar pop band,Another Michael, are gearing up for the release of their new albumPick Me Up, Turn Me Upside Down, and today they're back with one more early single, "Hub of Dreams," premiering today viaConsequence. Due out May 31st from Run For Cover Records,Pick Me Up, Turn Me Upside Down arrives hot on the heels of its sibling, 2023'sWishes To Fulfill, providing a more experimental counterpart and highlightingAnother Michael's unending creativity.
"Hub of Dreams" follows "I'm Your Roommate," "Seafood," "Mudslide," "Is There A World?," and thetitle track (which have drawn attention from the like of Stereogum, BrooklynVegan, Uproxx, Paste Magazine, and more) and is yet another offering from the band's seemingly infinite well of inventive indie pop. Another Michael discussed the song's influences via Consequence who praised the track, calling it "a great example of the past and future of Another Michael merging in real time. The chorus is anthemic and urgent, but the song as a whole features a larger focus on dreamy majesty and guitar-based bliss."
Wishes To Fulfill garnered praise for its focus on instantly memorable hooks, and Pick Me Up, Turn Me Upside Down offers a contrasting and complimentary side of Another Michael, bringing new hues to their vibrant sound. The album is still packed with the elements that make Another Michael so special--highly catchy melodies, smart chord progressions, lush arrangements, and layered harmonies--all while venturing into rewarding untouched sonic territory.
Like Wishes To Fulfill before it, Pick Me Up, Turn Me Upside Down finds Another Michael reveling in their love of song--creating and paying tribute to transcendent musical moments and celebrating the deeply personal relationship that can develop between a listener and music that they truly connect with. “Music is a medium of communication,” explains bassist Nick Sebastiano, “It’s not a purposeful decision to talk about music in our songs but it just inherently means so much to us. If something makes your heart sing, the audience is going to hear it.” Doherty adds, "I think good songs are just ones you can find yourself bringing with you all your life no matter where it takes you."
Another Michael are currently on tour with Tenci, and the band have also announced a West Coast run supporting The Polyphonic Spree. See full itinerary below.
Upcoming Shows: 05/28 Atlanta, GA @ 529 * 05/29 Nashville, TN @ Drkmttr * 05/31 Chicago, IL @ Schuba's * 06/01 Hamtramck, MI @ New Dodge Lounge * 06/02 Columbus, OH @ The Basement * 06/04 Pittsburgh, PA @ Bottlerocket * 08/27 Denver, CO @ Meow Wolf + 08/29 Boise, ID @ Treefort Music Hall + 08/30 Portland, OR @ Aladdin Theater + 08/31 Bend, OR @ Volcanic Theatre Pub + 09/03 Sacramento, CA @ Harlow’s + 09/04 San Francisco, CA @ The Chapel + 09/05 Santa Cruz, CA @ Moe’s Alley + 09/06 Pamona, CA @ Glass House + 09/07 Pioneertown, CA @ Pappy & Harriet's + 09/09 Solana Beach, CA @ Belly Up Tavern + 09/10 Los Angeles, CA @ Teragram Ballroom + 09/12 Tucson, AZ @ 191 Toole + 09/14 Santa Fe, NM @ Meow Wolf Santa Fe +
Today, Horse Jumper of Love announce their new album, Disaster Trick, due August 16th. The album finds the trio cranking up the volume while keeping the no-frills intimacy they’re known for. Frontman Dimitri Giannopoulos’ evocative lyrics and arrangements suddenly turn from delicate to blistering, their music is full of intensity, contrasting between quiet and loud, heavy and gentle, and animated by stark emotion and straightforward, timeless songwriting.
Lead single “Wink,” featuring guest vocals from Wednesday’s Karly Hartzman, strips down Horse Jumper of Love’s songwriting to the essentials: urgent, accessible arrangements full of catharsis.
Of the song, released today with a Brittany Reeber-directed video, Giannopoulos says “I was inspired by a Russian short story called “Leaves” by Dimitry Bakin. The story is partly about people leaving their home for something better but when they return they are back to the same place they started. The story shed some perspective on my own life and the ebb and flow of pushing forward for something better and going back to your old ways.”
Disaster Trick, which also features additional contributions from Wednesday’s Karly Hartzman and MJ Lenderman and Ella Williams of Squirrel Flower, feels like a creative reset for the band, partly due to Giannopoulos’ recent sobriety. “This was the first album I've ever done where I went into it with a very clear mind,” he says. “In the past, we would just show up at a studio, drink, and record. Here, everything felt purposeful.” With this newfound energy, the band entered Asheville, North Carolina’s Drop of Sun Studios with producer Alex Farrar (Wednesday, Indigo De Souza). The recordings soar with searing guitars and an unshakeable rhythm section, comprised of bassist John Margaris and drummer James Doran.
Hot on the heels of a spring tour supporting Alvvays, Horse Jumper of Love is hitting the road this summer on a North America tour with DIIV. All dates below.
7/15 - Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer ^ 7/16 - Washington, D.C. @ The Howard Theatre ^ 7/17 - Richmond, VA @ The National ^ 7/19 - Charleston, SC @ Music Farm ^ 7/20 - Orlando, FL @ House of Blues ^ 7/21 - Miami, FL @ The Ground ^ 7/23 - Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum ^ 7/24 - Pensacola, FL @ The Handlebar 7/25 - Atlanta, GA @ Buckhead Theatre ^ 7/27 - Milwaukee, WI @ Turner Hall Ballroom ^ 7/28 - Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue ^ 7/30 - Chicago, IL @ Thalia Hall ^ 7/31 - Detroit, MI @ St Andrew’s Hall ^ 8/1 - Windsor, ON @ Meteor 8/2 - Toronto, ON @ The Concert Hall ^ 8/4 - Portland, ME @ Oxbow Blending & Bottling 8/5 - Boston, MA @ Royale ^ 8/6 - Troy, NY @ No Fun 8/7 - New York, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount ^
