Best New Bands » Alternative Rock https://www.bestnewbands.com News, Reviews and Interviews Wed, 07 Feb 2018 02:08:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=3.8.41 Maps & Atlases With Zechs Marquise Live at Glasslands https://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/maps-atlases-with-zechs-marquise-live-at-glasslands/ https://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/maps-atlases-with-zechs-marquise-live-at-glasslands/#comments Tue, 22 May 2012 01:39:36 +0000 Maps & Atlases By now we already know to expect a great show whenever Maps & Atlases is playing. Last time I caught them at Bowery Ballroom, it was a sold out show filled with adoring fans. If they could pull off amazingly good vibes like that at that venue, then a show at the

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  1. Maps & Atlases Set For International Tour and Album Release The Chicago-based math rock outfit, Maps & Atlases, recently announced a European and national tour set for this spring, in support of its upcoming full-length release, Beware and Be Grateful. The LP is the quartet’s sophomore effort, as well as...
  2. A Conversation with The Echo Friendly Emerging Brooklyn band The Echo Friendly is a name you may start hearing more often. They’ve gotten recent recognition for having their song “Same Mistakes” in the closing credits of the fourth Girls episode, but they also have a band...
  3. Getting More Direct With Sister Crayon. Before I caught Sister Crayon’s great last residency show at Piano’s, songwriter and vocalist Terra Lopez took a few minutes to talk to me about how the shows have gone so far, what makes a good song, their forthcoming album, and more. Below...
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  1. Q&A with Raggi of Of Monsters and Men As we’ve written about over the past few months, Of Monsters and Men are one of the breakout new bands of 2012. During their first proper U.S. tour, they’ve sold out almost every venue they’ve played and their song “Little...
  2. Artist of the Week: FIDLAR Punk rock has always been about two things: simplicity and keeping it real. When the first bands busted out of New York City in the late ‘70s and Southern California in the early ‘80s, they made sure regardless of their...
  3. Of Monsters and Men Win Over SXSW Having spent the majority of my time at SXSW indoors checking out new bands, I was elated to head to Stubbs BBQ‘s outdoor area to catch the new band Of Monsters and Men.  Having never been there, I had no idea...
]]> https://www.bestnewbands.com/featured-artists/artist-of-the-week-of-monsters-and-men/feed/ 0 Q&A with Raggi of Of Monsters and Men https://www.bestnewbands.com/interviews/qa-with-raggi-of-of-monsters-and-men/ https://www.bestnewbands.com/interviews/qa-with-raggi-of-of-monsters-and-men/#comments Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:03:31 +0000 As we’ve written about over the past few months, Of Monsters and Men are one of the breakout new bands of 2012. During their first proper U.S. tour, they’ve sold out almost every venue they’ve played and their song “Little Talks” has been on radio stations everywhere. Before they played their last show of their

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  1. Album Review: Of Monsters and Men, My Head Is An Animal Of Monsters and Men, a clever play on Of Mice and Men are a fun band. They exude fun, there’s really no better way to put it. They’ve been all over our site recently and with good reason. The group’s...
  2. Kitsuné Announces Inaugural American Compilation for May 22nd Release For the first time ever the Parisian clothing and music emporium has compiled an eclectic selection of fresh new faces on the North American front with Kitsuné America. After booming in Japan, expanding in South East Asia and steadily developing in...
  3. Of Monsters and Men Win Over SXSW Having spent the majority of my time at SXSW indoors checking out new bands, I was elated to head to Stubbs BBQ‘s outdoor area to catch the new band Of Monsters and Men.  Having never been there, I had no idea...
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  1. BNBTV Spotlight: Gold Motel, “Safe in LA” BestNewBands.com In the wake of featuring The Goondas on BNBTV Spotlight, I stumbled easily from link to link on to a ton of bands playing on the Minneapolis/Minnesota music scene.  One of these bands was the glowing Gold Motel (actually...
  2. Check out Gold Motel’s New Single, “Leave You in Love” Maybe you were one of the lucky ones to see Gold Motel play at Lollapalooza this past Sunday, maybe you weren’t.  Either way, you can hear their newest sunny-sweet pop hook, “Leave You in Love” right here.  This new single...
  3. Kitsuné Announces Inaugural American Compilation for May 22nd Release For the first time ever the Parisian clothing and music emporium has compiled an eclectic selection of fresh new faces on the North American front with Kitsuné America. After booming in Japan, expanding in South East Asia and steadily developing in...
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  1. New Video: The Jezabels Tour Diary- Feb- March 2012 The Jezabels spent the last year playing sold out shows throughout Europe, the U.S. and Australia. They also released their debut album, Prisoner, and made a headlining appearance at the  NME Awards Show; a busy year by anyone’s standards.  As a way...
  2. Clap Your Hands Say Yeah Releases “Hysterical” Video, Confirms Spring Tour Clap Your Hands Say Yeah is excited to release the video for “Hysterical,” the titular track off their latest album. Their first-ever official music video, the Kris Moyes directed “Hysterical” was premiered via MTV.com and was featured on MTV2′s “120 Minutes.” Hysterical...
  3. Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. Premiere “We Almost Lost Detroit” Video Today, Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. premiere their brand new video for “We Almost Lost Detroit” via a dual premiere with Stereogum and Vimeo, where the video is featured on the homepage. The video for the Gil Scott-Heron cover, which is...
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  1. 5 Must-See Bands On The Coachella Undercard So you’re going to Coachella! If you’re anything like me, you’re probably stoked as a surfer staring at the perfect swell about seeing Radiohead live, but you’re praying they don’t imitate their latest release, The King of Limbs and leave...
  2. Kitsuné Announces Inaugural American Compilation for May 22nd Release For the first time ever the Parisian clothing and music emporium has compiled an eclectic selection of fresh new faces on the North American front with Kitsuné America. After booming in Japan, expanding in South East Asia and steadily developing in...
  3. Artist of the Week: Sleigh Bells Since they formed in 2008, Brooklyn’s Sleigh Bells have been one of the most popular and acclaimed new bands to hit the scene. With the release of their second album, Reign of Terror, in February on Mom + Pop Records,...
]]> https://www.bestnewbands.com/featured-artists/5-new-bands-to-see-at-coachella/feed/ 0 BEFORE THEIR EYES’ “Redemption” Makes Impressive Debut On Billboard’s Heatseeker’s Chart https://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/before-their-eyes-redemption-makes-impressive-debut-on-billboards-heatseekers-chart/ https://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/before-their-eyes-redemption-makes-impressive-debut-on-billboards-heatseekers-chart/#comments Tue, 10 Apr 2012 22:37:20 +0000 HEADLINE TOUR KICKS OFF MAY 4, INCLUDES STOP AT BLED FEST Findlay, OH post hardcore act Before Their Eyes had an impressive debut week with Redemption, their first album since 2010’s Untouchable (Rise Records). The new LP which was released  March 27, landed at #29 on Billboard’s Heatseekers chart, as well as at #10 on the Alternative New Artists

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  1. Good Old War’s Come Back As Rain Debuts at #1 on Billboard Heatseekers Chart! Good Old War’s Come Back As Rain debuts this week at #1 on the Billboard Heatseekers Chart. The band plays two shows this Friday at SXSW (see below) before heading back into their current 40 city headlining USA + Canadian tour,...
  2. The Lumineers Tour Begins Tonight – Debut Album Out April 3rd The Lumineers Tour Begins Tonight in San Diego Multiple Dates Already Sold Out Stream Self-Titled Debut Album Now To Be Released April 3 on Dualtone Following a stellar showing at SXSW, Denver-based trio The Lumineers begin their tour tonight in...
  3. Theophlius London’s Major Label Debut Doesn’t Reinvent The Wheel, But Sure Makes It Spin With much hype amongst hipsters and hip-hoppers, Theophilus London is back with his first major label record, Timez Are Weird These Days. With contributions from various of-the-moment producers (TV on the Radio’s Dave Sitek, Santigold’s John Hill), the 23-year-old Brooklyn...
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  1. Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. Announces 2nd NYC Show – a New 12″ and a Detroit Show Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. will be releasing a special Detroit-themed 12″ for Record Store Day. The EP will feature “We Almost Lost Detroit,” a Gil Scott-Heron cover that also appears on their full length debut It’s A Corporate World, as well...
  2. Watch Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. on Conan Tonight!   Be sure to tune in! Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr.’s Late Night TV Debut On The Conan O’Brien Show Tonight, January 30th They’ll be playing ”Simple Girl“ From Their Acclaimed Album, It’s A Corporate World For more info, please visit:http://www.daleearnhardtjrjr.com/ http://www.facebook.com/daleearnhardtjrjrhttps://twitter.com/#!/dalejrjrmusic...
  3. Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. Speeds Ahead On New Album As almost everyone knows, The Motor City has been hard by the economic downturn. However, out of the rubble has emerged a new music scene that would have surprised hard rockers like Alice Cooper, Ted Nugent, Iggy Pop and Kid...
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  1. Greg Laswell Announces Tour Dates and Album Release Greg Laswell Announces North American Spring Tour Dates   In Support of New Album “Landline” to be Released on April 24   Producer, singer, songwriter Greg Laswell announces his 2012 Spring tour. Laswell’s dates begin on May 15 on the...
  2. Kitsune’s Parisien Has a Certain… Je Ne Sais Quoi Some things are better when combined with an unlikely mate: peanut butter and jelly, grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup – heck, even gin and juice. But these are just a few American examples of quirky combinations. To broaden our...
  3. Computer Magic Announces New EP Computer Magic Readies EP of Bedroom-Made Electronic Pop Orion, Out 3/12 on Kitsuné Orion Minimix Free Download Available Now Live Dates with Of Montreal, Kitsuné Club Night Tour, SXSW & More Computer Magic is the solo project of 22-year-old DJ/blogger Danielle,...
]]> https://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/kitsun%c3%a9-announces-inaugural-american-compilation-for-may-22nd-release/feed/ 0 New Video: The Jezabels Tour Diary- Feb- March 2012 https://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/new-video-the-jezabels-tour-diary-feb-march-2012/ https://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/new-video-the-jezabels-tour-diary-feb-march-2012/#comments Mon, 02 Apr 2012 17:16:51 +0000 The Jezabels spent the last year playing sold out shows throughout Europe, the U.S. and Australia. They also released their debut album, Prisoner, and made a headlining appearance at the  NME Awards Show; a busy year by anyone’s standards.  As a way of sharing all the activity with their fans, the band has put together a tour

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  1. Clap Your Hands Say Yeah Releases “Hysterical” Video, Confirms Spring Tour Clap Your Hands Say Yeah is excited to release the video for “Hysterical,” the titular track off their latest album. Their first-ever official music video, the Kris Moyes directed “Hysterical” was premiered via MTV.com and was featured on MTV2′s “120 Minutes.” Hysterical...
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  3. Javelin Announces Nationwide Tour With Sleigh Bells Releases Limited Edition Javelin and Javelin 2 12”s Digitally Brooklyn-based beat makers Javelin will embark on a coast to coast tour with Sleigh Bells, including a headlining NYC date at Brooklyn Bowl. The group recently returned to SXSW this year for a week of...
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