As I Lay Dying announce new studio album “Shaped by Fire”

As I Lay Dying have announced their first studio album since reuniting with original vocalist Tim Lambesis. The album entitled Shaped by Fire is set for release via Nuclear Blast Sept. 20. The previous chapter of our journey was one of pervasive hurt and pain. Subsequent years found us on varied paths — all of which slowly led towards resolutions of growth, healing, and reconciliation. AS I LAY DYING’s collective purpose is to share a message of hope for everyone through the empowering outlet of music, and we are humbled by the overwhelming support we have received from family, friends, and fans so far. Grab tickets …

Ceremony Release New Single, “Presaging The End”

Four years after the release of L Shaped Man, Ceremony return with their most driving, intelligent collection of songs to date in the form of their fifth LP entitled In The Spirit World Now. Their latest single “Presaging The End,” is less pop-forward than the preceding singles, built around a jangly guitar and a simple, grungy bass line according to Stereogum. “Change is a hard topic to unravel…In one version, people don’t like it much because it tampers with original design. But on the other hand, change is something that is a necessity and also absolutely inevitable, so it’s one of those things we …

Echo Park Rising 2019: Lineup Out!

Echo Park Rising is right around the corner! (Aug 15-19) There are tons of performances scheduled, and more to be added. The full schedule is at EPR.LA/Schedule – but check out what we have in store at The Echo & Echoplex, Little Joy, Sticky Rice, and Liberty Stage:  

Watch: Smrtdeath’s New Music Video “Pink Lemonade”

Canadian artist smrtdeath just put out new single “Pink Lemonade” and an accompanying music video. Hailing from Winnipeg, the rapper has built a loyal following for his DIY hip-hop approach, combining elements of punk, rock, and rap to form his own take on the relatively new genre known as emo-trap. “Pink Lemonade” is directed by Daniel Jordan K, a frequent collaborator of Lil Lotus and GucciHighWaters. The new single also features GuitarEmoji. This track surely constitutes a spot on any summer playlist. Watch the video down below. Lastly, don’t miss smrtdeath when he headlines The Echoplex later this month (8/20). He’ll …

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