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We’re dropping a brand new 2-song EP from Demons entitled Made In The USA this Friday, October 19th/ Listen to the premiere of the scorcher "Lever" (mixed by Nathan Hussey of All Get Out) which Revolver calls "a six-minute trip through hell and back" and catch them on tour this month to FEST later this month!
Subways on the Sun's new album Capsize is available now on limited edition vinyl and at digital outlets everywhere! Get it here. Capsize is a collection of songs which showcases a fresh artistic trajectory, and follows our collective struggle to accept the passage of time and identify the voices in our lives that are worth listening to.
It’s immediately evident as anthemic opener "Just To Be With You" channels the heart racing spirit of Muse, with a riff-heavy synth-forward energy that rips through the whole record. Each song is a unique statement, drawing fluidly from each member’s influences. This comes across clearly in the Mew-inspired "Tongues," combining jangly telecaster riffs and dirty-as-hell basslines. Remnants of early Jimmy Eat World shine through both on the album’s title track, "Capsize," and "Time’s Not Long," while "I’m an Island" features lush textures and ethereal vocals akin to The Cure or Death Cab for Cutie. The longing for time to connect and create before our story is over flows through us all. Capsize invites us to embrace that reality, and discover our own ways to stay afloat.
The new album from Subways on the SunCapsize comes out everywhere next Friday. Watch the lyric video for the song "Know It All" and get an instant download of three new songs now when you pre-order the album on limited edition vinyl here!
Frontman Erick Newbill says, "'Know
It All' sums up a lot of what we were processing internally as we wrote
songs for this album. While not isolated to this point in history, we
live in a time where people are so polarized, convinced that what they
think or feel is the only possible path. We are surrounded by strong
opinions from individuals and groups that are unwilling to waver, most
of us even being guilty of this ourselves at times. None of us truly
know it all, and could benefit greatly from taking more time to listen
to each other and find common ground instead of trying to drown each
other out."
American Opera, the creation of Brooklyn via Saginaw, Michigan singer-songwriter John Bee, has announced new fall tour dates. Check out a full list of dates below and for tickets and more info, visit americanopera.net.
10/3 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Arsenal Bowl 10/4 - Canton, OH @ The Auricle 10/5 - Saginaw, MI @ Counter Culture 10/6 - Chicago, IL @ Living Room Show 10/7 - Indianapolis, IN @ Living Room Show 10/8 - Muncie, IN @ Be Here Now 10/10 - Madison, WI @ Art In 10/11 - Minneapolis, MN @ Black Coffee and Waffle Bar 10/12 - Des Moines, IA @ Sofar Sounds 10/13 - Lincoln, NE @ 1867 Bar 10/14 - Denver, CO @ Your Mom’s House 10/15 - Boulder, CO @ The Laughing Goat 10/17 - Salt Lake City, UT @ The Underground 10/18 - Boise, ID @ Edge Brewing Company 10/19 - Seattle, WA @ The Kraken 10/20 - Cottage Grove, OR @ Axe & Fiddle 10/21 - Portland, OR @ Al’s Den 10/22 - Sisters, OR @ The Open Door 10/24 - San Francisco, CA @ Neck of the Woods 10/26 - San Diego, CA @ Rosie O’Grady’s 10/27 - Los Angeles, CA @ Hotel Cafe 10/28 - Phoenix, AZ - Sofar Sounds 10/29 - Rio Rancho, MN @ The Blue Grasshopper 11/1 - Rensselaer, IN @ Embers 11/2 - Chicago, IL @ Uncommon Ground 11/3 - Ferndale, MI @ The Loving Touch
Listen to the new Subways on the Sun song "Just To Be With You" which PopMatters calls "powerful, guitar-driven pop that recalls the best of early Jimmy Eat World, Mew, and Muse." The song comes from the band's new album Capsize which will be available everywhere on September 21st. Pre-order the album on limited edition vinyl to get an instant download of two songs now!
Shy, Low is headed to Europe for the first time ever this October. If you live there, you should be very, very excited. Make your plans to go to a show and take a few friends with you.
Earlier this year, we self-titled album from Austin, Texas' math rock masters, Honey and Salt, and the album has been met with high praise -- not only for its impressive demonstration of musicianship and songwriting, but also for its socially conscious lyrics that explore the challenges of an individual trying to make an impact in the face of our dark political climate. Today, we're excited to premiere the new music video for the song "Oyster" at The Alternative.
If you're in the midwest, don't miss the band on tour all this month!
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Seattle, WA indie rockers Subways on the Sun will release their sophomore album Capsize on September 21st and we're beyond excited to premiere the new music video for the song "Hope You Like Getting Old" today with KEXP. The album is available for pre-order now on limited edition vinyl and at digital outlets everywhere here and all pre-orders include an instant download of the new single. Additionally, the digital single is available now on Spotify, Apple Music, and all other streaming outlets now.
While
the band set sail with its shimmering guitar-pop debut The Honeymoon
Stagecoach in 2013, Capsize, steers a course into grittier territory. Capsize
is a collection of songs which showcases a fresh artistic trajectory,
and follows our collective struggle to accept the passage of time and
identify the voices in our lives that are worth listening to. And it’s
immediately evident as anthemic opener “Just To Be With You” channels
the heart racing spirit of Muse, with a riff-heavy synth-forward energy
that rips through the whole record.
Each
song to be a unique statement, drawing fluidly from each member’s
influences. This comes across clearly in the Mew-inspired “Tongues,”
combining jangly telecaster riffs and dirty-as-hell basslines. Remnants
of early Jimmy Eat World shine through both on the album’s title track,
“Capsize,” and “Time’s Not Long,” while “I’m an Island” features lush
textures and ethereal vocals akin to The Cure or Death Cab for Cutie.
We're excited to announce that we've signed the Seattle indie rockers Subways on the Sun and will be releasing the band's sophomore album Capsize on September 21st on LP/Digital. Additionally, today marks the official re-release of the 2013 debut album The Honeymoon Stagecoach which is available as a free download on the Spartan website and Bandcamp and on all streaming services here. Subways on the Sun brings an informed and fresh
perspective to northwest indie rock. With
The Honeymoon Stagecoach, the
band "crafted an immaculately-arranged and satisfying debut album that
pays homage to both their hometown and the decade in which it became
ground zero for rock" (The Fire Note). Haunting rhythms and glistening
guitar hooks propel the album forward, bound together by contagious pop
melodies. The album sees the band effortlessly merging the dark groove
of Silversun Pickups, power pop of The Posies, and tongue-in-cheek quirk
of Built to Spill and Blur to create a cohesive debut that impresses
and inspires.
Vocalist/guitarist Erick Newbill says:
Being
able to announce a release date is so exciting for us because the wait
is over both for us and our fans. We encountered a number of setbacks
between
The Honeymoon Stagecoach and Capsize, and it ended up taking us a
lot longer to finish the new album than we’d planned. We cannot wait to
get the songs out there.
And
as band that is used to doing everything ourselves, joining forces with
Spartan Records means that the music will reach so many more people
than before. John Frazier is a long time friend and ally and we can’t
think of a better label to be working with. As a fan, I’ve kept my eye
out for the latest releases from Spartan because the catalog has always
been so varied and impressive, and I’m thrilled to have
Capsize released
on the label.
Look for a new song off the band's upcoming release Capsize on August 1st to coincide with the launch of pre-orders and more!
On the heels of their newly released album Liars, Chicago's Hidden Hospitals has released their official music video for the single “Acid Rain.”
“All of the visuals for Liars are stark, literal representations of the song lyrics,” explains vocalist Dave Raymond. “The video for 'Acid Rain' feels to me like a subtle celebration of the artwork. An album cover coming to life.”
Liars is available now on limited edition vinyl and at digital outlets everywhere here.
The secret is out! Mae's The Everglow is returning to vinyl this summer! This brand new pressing
features two LPs, two stunning new variants, and a 28 page foil-stamped
storybook. On sale this Tuesday, June 26th at 10 AM PST. Get more
details and sign up to be notified when it goes on sale here!
