Against the Current announce new tour dates for 2019, drop video for ‘The Fuss’

Against the Current spent most of the year on the road, touring nonstop behind their at-the-time new album. Now, it looks like the trio’s 2019 is going to look a lot like 2018 with a slew of tour dates in their future. On Monday (Dec. 10), the New York-founded band announced plans to embark on a short North American tour in the springtime.

The upcoming trek will find the trio performing at venues across the continent throughout the months of March and April.

Dubbed the Past Lives tour —after their recently released record— the excursion will include stops in Austin, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, and New York. The 22-stop jaunt will begin on March 22 at the Masquerade in Atlanta and conclude a month later on April 20 at the U Street Music Hall in Washington D.C.

Supporting acts for the forthcoming excursion have yet to be announced. Tickets for the upcoming tour will go on sale beginning this Friday, Dec. 14.

The impending trek will be in support of the band’s recently released record, Past Lives. The album, the group’s sophomore studio effort, was released in September through Fueled By Ramen.

In conjunction with the 2019 North American Past Lives tour announcement, the group has released the music video for their latest single, “The Fuss.” Watch the almost-three-minute clip above.

“The Fuss” joins previously released singles “Strangers Again,” “Almost Forgot,” “Personal,” and “Voices” on Past Lives.

Against the Current’s springtime itinerary can be found below.

PAST LIVES 2019 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES:

March 22 – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade
March 23 – Orlando, FL – The Social
March 25 – Austin, TX – Stubb’s Indoor
March 26 – Dallas, TX – Club Dada
March 28 – Phoenix, AZ – Rebel Lounge
March 29 – San Diego, CA – Irenic
March 30 – Los Angeles, CA – Troubadour
March 31 – San Francisco, CA – Slim’s
April 02 – Portland, OR – Holocene
April 03 – Vancouver, BC – Imperial
April 04 – Seattle, WA – Chop Suey
April 06 – Salt Lake City, UT – In the Venue
April 07 – Denver, CO – Bluebird Theater
April 09 – St. Paul, MN – Amsterdam
April 10 – Chicago, IL – Chop Shop
April 12 – Pontiac, MI – Crofoot Ballroom
April 13 – Toronto, ON – Velvet Underground
April 14 – Montreal, QC – L’Astral
April 17 – New York, NY – Gramercy Theatre
April 18 – Boston, MA – Brighton Music Hall
April 19 – Philadelphia, PA – World Cafe Live
April 20 – Washington, DC – U Street Music Hall

Watch: Dashboard Confessional prepare for an apocalypse in ‘Just What to Say’

Dashboard Confessional are back with a brand new music video. On Thursday (Nov. 15), the Florida-founded band unleashed the three-and-half-minute clip for their latest single, “Just What to Say.”

The Ryan Hamblin-directed video begins with frontman Chris Carrabba sitting on a bed in what appears to be his bedroom as he strums away at his guitar. Visually getting frustrated by his lack of inspiration, the singer leaves the room and heads to what looks to be the kitchen area. Taking a seat, he places the guitar on the ground and puts on his record player.

After putting the needle to the record, he rises from the chair and heads over to a table where liquid-filled glasses and crumbled pieces of paper litter the top. He spends the rest of the clip walking from room to room, at several points even grabbing the receiver of a telephone as if he was working up the courage to make a very important phone call.

As he turns to face the window, he notices how the sky had changed to a deep red. The television behind him flashes several warnings, declaring that it’s “the end of the world.” In a panic that the word is in fact ending, he decides to make the call, realizing he knows ‘just what to say.’

Watch the music video for “Just What to Say” above.

“Just What to Say” (featuring Against the Current’s Chrissy Costanza) is the closing track on Dashboard Confessional recently released record, Crooked Shadows. The album, the group’s seventh studio effort, was released in February through Fueled By Ramen. The album also includes lead singles “Heart Beat Here” and “We Fight.”

Against the Current announce ‘Past Lives,’ drop video for ‘Almost Forgot’

Months after dropping two new songs, Against the Current have finally announced the release of their brand new album. On Friday (Aug. 17), the New York-founded trio confirmed the title and release date for their  upcoming sophomore record. Titled Past Lives, the new record is due out Sept. 28 through Fueled By Ramen. Pre-orders for Past Lives are currently available on Against the Current’s website.

Past Lives will be the much-anticipated follow-up to the trio’s breakout debut, 2016’s In Our Bones.

In addition to unveiling the record’s title and release date, the group also unleashed its third single; a track titled “Personal.” Stream the new song here. As if the new album information and the new single wasn’t enough, the band also premiered the music video for their previously released song, “Almost Forgot.” Watch the new music video above.

Earlier in the year, Against the Current surprised fans by releasing not one, but two new songs: lead single “Strangers Again” and “Almost Forgot.” The springtime release of both tracks marked the trio’s first new material in more than two years. At the time of the two songs’ debut, the band had not confirmed or denied speculations over whether the new songs would be featured on their sophomore album.

As evident in their recent announcement, it looks like fans finally got their long-awaited confirmation.

In support of the record’s fall time release, the group will embark on a massive world tour which will find them performing at venues in Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Ireland, the United Kingdom, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, and France. The three-piece’s 2018 European tour will begin on Sept. 15 at the Academy in Dublin and conclude a couple of weeks later on Oct. 11 at the Yoyo in Paris. The complete tour itinerary can be found here.

Watch Patrick Stump become a power-hungry director in ‘Bishops Knife Trick’

It’s been months since anyone has really heard anything from Fall Out Boy. Between the new album, touring, and their privates lives, it’s safe to assume thing shave been crazy. Well, there’s no need to worry any longer because the quartet have returned.

On Tuesday (July 24), the Chicago-founded band unleashed the music video for their latest single, “Bishops Knife Trick.” Unlike many of their previous music videos, this one only features frontman Patrick Stump, a band of llamas, and some crew members. The five-minute clip features Stump playing the role of a power-hungry, rude, micromanaging music video director who is not impressed by the band.

If the premise of the clip sounds and looks oddly familiar, then you would be on to something; it’s a clear ode to their music video for 2007’s “Thnks Fr Th Mmrs.”

About four minutes into the clip, two of the llamas get into a massive fight and are swiftly kicked off the soundstage. Instead of calling it a day, Stump goes over to the piano and finishes the song (and then struggles to turn off the camera). For fans of the band, it’s funny to watch Stump, one of the nicest people you could possibly meet, screaming and losing his head over this llama band not listening to him.

Watch the music video for “Bishops Knife Trick” above.

“Bishops Knife Trick” is featured on Fall Out boy’s recently released record, MANIA. MANIA was released in January and swiftly earned the number one spot on the Billboard 200 chart. Though the reviews were mostly mixed, MANIA went on to become Fall Out Boy’s fourth number one album.

In support of the album, Fall Out Boy previously announced plans to hit the road for a massive fall time tour. Against the Current, Every Time I Die, Gym Class Heroes, nothing,nowhere, L.I.F.T., and State Champs will all open for the four-piece during select days of the tour. The complete tour itinerary can be seen below.

MANIA 2018 NORTH AMERICAN FALL TOUR DATES:

Against The Current:

Aug. 29 – Uniondale, NY – NYCB Live, Home of The Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Aug. 31 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena
Sept. 01 – Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium

Every Time I Die:

Sept. 06 – Grand Rapids, MI – The Van Andel Arena

Gym Class Heroes:

Sept. 11 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
Sept. 12 – Louisville, KY – KFC Yum! Center
Sept. 14 – Greensboro, NC – Greensboro Coliseum Complex
Sept. 16 – Orlando, FL – Amway Center

nothing,nowhere.:

Sept. 21 – Kansas City, MO – Sprint Center
Sept. 22 – Oklahoma City, OK – Chesapeake Energy Center
Sept. 23 – Austin, TX – Frank Erwin Center
Sept. 25 – El Paso, TX – UTEP Don Haskins Center

L.I.F.T:

Sept. 26 – Tucson, AZ – Tucson Arena
Sept. 28 – Las Vegas, NV – MGM Grand Garden Arena
Sept. 30 – San Jose, CA – SAP Center

State Champs:

Oct. 02 – Boise, ID – Taco Bell Arena
Oct. 05 – Lincoln, NE – Pinnacle Bank Arena
Oct. 06 – Des Moines, IA – Wells Fargo Arena
Oct. 09 – North Little Rock, AR – Verizon Arena
Oct. 10 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center

Opener TBA:

Sept. 02 – Buffalo, NY – KeyBank Center
Sept. 04 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center
Sept. 05 – Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena
Sept. 29 – Anaheim, CA – Honda Center
Oct. 03 – Salt Lake City, UT – Vivint Smart Home Arena
Oct. 07 – Indianapolis, IN – Bankers Life Fieldhouse

Listen: Against the Current drop new set of songs

It’s new music Friday, so that means a lot of artists are getting their fans pumped for the weekend by releasing new music. One of those acts treating fans to new tunes are New York-founded trio, Against the Current. Instead of releasing just one new song, the band decided to treat fans to a double dose of new tunes.

The first track is titled “Almost Forgot” and can be streamed above while the second new song is titled “Strangers Again” which can be streamed here. Though no official confirmation has been given, fans are speculating that the new songs will be featured on the band’s upcoming sophomore album.

Prior to the major reveal, the group had been teasing fans about something big happening at midnight. First, they posted a message on Twitter that simply read “…in with the new. Midnight.”

Shortly after, each member of the band posted a photograph of themselves lit up by icy blue lights on their personal Twitter accounts. Accompanying each of the photos was a short caption making reference to something happening at midnight.

As if that wasn’t enough, a few hours after the individual posts, the band’s Twitter was updated with a new post reading “new day. new sounds.”

While fans wait around for Against the Current to confirm their sophomore album’s release, the group will head out on the road once again this fall. The three-piece will embark on their 2018 European tour beginning Sept. 15 at the Academy in Dublin. The trek will conclude a couple of weeks later on Oct. 11 at the Yoyo in Paris.

Prior to making the trek across the pond, Against the Current will once join forces with Fall Out Boy for their MANIA North American tour. Instead of opening for the band during their North American stops like they did in Europe, Against the Current will only play three shows with Fall Out Boy (Aug. 29 – Uniondale, NY – Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum; Aug. 31 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena; and Sept. 01 – Hershey, PA – Hershey Park Stadium).

For more information about their upcoming tour dates, head on over to Against the Current’s website here.

 

State Champs announce spring 2017 tour

State Champs fans have something to look forward to in 2017 thanks to the band’s recent announcement. On Wednesday (Dec. 14), the New York-founded band unveiled plans to embark on their first headlining tour of 2017. The United States-centric excursion will kick off on April 7 at the Agora Theatre in Cleveland and wrap up on May 14 at the Royale in Boston. Hitting the road alongside State Champs will be Against the Current, With Confidence, and Don Broco.

Tickets for the early 2017 tour will go on sale beginning this Friday, Dec. 16, on State Champs’ website. This isn’t the first time State Champs has hit the road with With Confidence. Earlier this year, State Champs took the recent Hopeless Records signees on their Australian tour with Neck Deep.

The upcoming tour announcement comes a few weeks after State Champs wrapped up their final tour of 2016. The trek found the band opening for Sleeping with Sirens on their ‘End the Madness’ tour. For now, the complete list of upcoming tour dates can be seen below.

STATE CHAMPS SPRING 2017 TOUR DATES:

April 7 – Cleveland, OH @ Agora Theatre
April 8 – Detroit, MI @ St. Andrew’s Hall
April 9 – Chicago, IL @ Concord Music Hall
April 11 – Des Moines, IA @ Wooly’s
April 12 – St. Louis, MO @ The Ready Room
April 14 – Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall
April 15 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex
April 17 – Seattle, WA @ The Showbox
April 18 – Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom
April 19 – Berkeley, CA @ The UC Theatre
April 20 – Santa Ana, CA @ The Observatory
April 21 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Teragram Ballroom
April 23 – San Diego, CA @ Obeservatory North Park
April 25 – Las Vegas, NV @ Hard Rock Hotel
April 26 – Phoenix, AZ @ The Pressroom
April 28 – Austin, TX @ Emo’s
April 29 – Dallas, TX @ Gas Monkey
April 30 – Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live
May 2 – Nashville, TN @ Cannery Ballroom
May 3 – Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
May 5 – Orlando, FL @ Beacham Theater
May 6 – Charlotte, NC @ Neighborhood Theatre
May 7 – Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage
May 9 – Philadelphia, PA @ Theatre of Living Arts
May 11 – New York, NY @ Irving Plaza
May 12 – New York, NY @ Irving Plaza
May 13 – Clifton Park, NY @ Upstate Concert Hall
May 14 – Boston, MA @ Royale

Glamour Kills Announces Spring Break ’15 Tour

The weather might be frightful for all of the United States with the exception of the southern point of Florida, but Glamour Kills is already planning for those warm, Spring days for their Spring Break tour.

The clothing company has announced that the Glamour Kills Spring Break ’15 Tour will be happening this year beginning in late February (though some places might still be under snow at that time) and closing out in early April.

Against the Current, Set it Off, As It Is, and Roam will all be playing the almost-two-month-long tour which will begin its trek on Feb. 27 a the State Theater in St. Petersburg, FL. After visiting the majority of the country, the tour will wrap up on Apr. 8 at the Greene Street club in Greensboro, NC.

Check out the full list of tour dates below.

GLAMOUR KILLS SPRING BREAK ’15 TOUR:

Feb 27 – St Petersburg, FL @ State Theatre
Feb 28 – Orlando, FL @ Backbooth
Mar 01 – Jacksonville, FL @ Murray Hill Theatre
Mar 02 – Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
Mar 04 – Nashville, TN @ Rocketown
Mar 05 – Lawrence, KS @ Granada Theatre
Mar 07 – Denver, CO @ Marquis Theatre
Mar 08 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Loading Dock
Mar 10 – Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
Mar 11 – Portland, OR @ The Alhambra Theater
Mar 13 – Orangevale, CA @ The Boardwalk
Mar 14 – San Diego, CA @ The Epicentre
Mar 15 – Santa Ana, CA @ Constellation Room
Mar 17 – Scottsdale, AZ @ Pub Rock
Mar 22 – San Antonio, TX @ Korova
Mar 24 – St. Louis, MO @ Firebird
Mar 26 – St. Paul, MN @ Amsterdam
Mar 27 – Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge
Mar 28 – Pontiac, MI @ Crofoot Ballroom
Mar 29 – Lakewood, OH @ Mahall’s
Mar 31 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Altar Bar
Apr 01 – Philadelphia, PA @ Underground Arts
Apr 02 – New York, NY @ Marlin Room at Webster Hall
Apr 03 – Howell, NJ @ Gamechanger World
Apr 04 – Boston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall
Apr 06 – Baltimore, MD @ Metro Gallery
Apr 07 – Vienna, VA @ Jammin’ Java
Apr 08 – Greensboro, NC @ Greene Street Club