:: Muse is in the studio recording a new album. This can only be good news for the planet.

:: James Dewees hinted to a Get Up Kids reunion to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of their album, Something To Write Home About.

:: Founding member of the seminal UK group The Jam have lined up a few live shows in the US this fall.

:: CMJ has released another list of performers at this year’s marathon. The Marathon will be held in NYC from October 20 - 26th.

:: There will be another Smiths greatest hits album released.

:: You can stream the entire new Underoath album on the band’s Myspace page.

:: You can stream the entire new Verve album, Forth here.

:: The Stills’ entire new album, Oceans Will Rise is available for streaming here.

:: Beginning next week, you will be able to stream the entire Jaguar Love album from their Myspace page.

:: There are reports that the new Harry Potter movie, slated for release this November is being pushed back to a July 2009 release because of the impending actor’s strike.

:: CMJ has announced the first group of artists performing at the 2008 Marathon in NYC.

The first (annual?) All Points West festival took place in Jersey City this weekend. But it wasn’t really so much a festival, as just a big RADIOHEAD show with a lot of bands playing (at least from my point of view).

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The festivities kicked off Friday afternoon. Grizzly Bear delivered an awesome set on the side stage filled with brand new songs and favorites from Friend and Yellow House. Then Underworld got the crowd into a dancing mood before the highlight attraction took the stage. (more…)

Our quest to MAYHEM FESTIVAL in Strong Island has begun. Eveyone is in good spirits for a day of face melting metal goodness.

Photos by Ross Herman

The summer institution that is Warped Tour rolled through the “DC Area” at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD on Wednesday. With no clouds, no humidity and a high of roughly 90, it seemed like a great day and it was for the most part.

HOWEVER, how can you have AGAINST ME! play at 11:45AM?!?! For realz? This year was quite possibly the earliest I ever arrived at a Warped Tour and due to the atrocious layout, it took nearly 30 minutes to walk from the entrance, down and around and across what felt like the Great Plains to get to the big board. (I believe it was Matt Caughthran from The Bronx who referred to it as “The Trail of Tears,” a common sentiment that many bands referenced during the day). Once down by the main stages we realized that AM! had already been playing for 20ish minutes. I then proceeded to run to the main stage and heard the end of “Sink, Florida, Sink,” “Don’t Lose Touch” and “Thrash Unreal.” You win some and lose some, but I didn’t want to lose that one. MFers… (more…)

We headed out to Siren Fest 2008 on Saturday for a killer afternoon of music.

Jaguar Love

More photos after the jump (more…)

JellyNYC announced the lineups for summer parties held at McCarren Pool. For the last two years the pool has played host to free Sunday shows hosting the best in music and art. This summer’s festivities kick off with a bang as The Hold Steady kick things off with style and we’re sure a lot of beer.

Check out the lineups after the jump. (more…)

THE BAMBOOZLE 2008 was an unforgettable experience this time around. Once in a life time sets by legendary acts such as Snoop Dogg, Jimmy Eat World, Coheed & Cambria, and even special performances such as Vinny from The Movielife were my top picks for this year’s festival. As a rare festival attendee, I got to witness some performances I will not see again for a long time. (more…)

They like their coffee black, just like their metal. (more…)