The summer concert season is upon us and the Hidden Track staff knows that it’s virtually impossible for us to afford every show we want to hit, and still be able to pay our insanely expensive New York City rents. Luckily for us, there are a plethora of fantastic free concerts throughout the summer that don’t cost a dime. We decided to weed through all the listings and present to you our 5th Annual NYC Free Summer Concert Picks. Let’s take a look… HT Recommends: Laura Marling / Michael Kiwanuka / Willy Mason Where: Celebrate Brooklyn! – Prospect Park Bandshell ...

The exhilarating new band Skip The Foreplay have released their monstrously high energy new album Nightlife today, May 1st via Epitaph Records. The band have also released a new a new video for the breakout track “DJ” which perfectly captures their riveting mix of thunderous metal-core and infectious dance beats. To watch the band’s video for DJ just go here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v;=wyGfoeFPpjk Skip The Foreplay, from Montreal Canada, burst on to the scene with a supremely original and thoroughly brutal cover of the hit song “Champagne Showers” by popular electro pop duo LMFAO ...

*Skip The Foreplay* burst on to the scene, devastating audiences with their original and thoroughly brutal cover of the song *“Champagne Showers”* by the popular electro pop duo *LMFAO*. The *Skip The Foreplay* version retains all the seductive dance floor hooks – the band are fans of the original...

LMFAO's former manager is suing the band for $7 million but they aren't stressing. LMFAO's RedFoo reportedly took a photo with the process server after receiving the lawsuit outside of the set of American Idollast week. That's hilarious. The ex-manager is suing the duo for breach of contract. The

LMFAO's former manager is suing the band for $7 million but they aren't stressing. LMFAO's RedFoo reportedly took a photo with the process server after receiving the lawsuit outside of the set of American Idollast week. That's hilarious. The ex-manager is suing the duo for breach of contract. The

Debut Album Out 5/1 Band To Spend Summer on Warped Tour The ground-breaking new band Skip The Foreplay are streaming their debut album, Nightlife in its entirety, starting today. The new album contains thirteen high energy tracks that alternate between technically jaw dropping metalcore, brutal Earth shaking breakdowns, hip-hop and techno instrumentation and will hit streets on May 1st through Epitaph Records. Fans can see what the buzz is about and stream the album by going to Alternative Press’s website. The band burst on to the scene, devastating audiences with their original and thoroughly brutal cover of the ...

lyfstyl : Miike Snow - Happy to You Review Whenever pop music enters a conversation, there is generally an immediate stigma and a presumptuous attitude that pinpoints the genre as a plague upon all of the other genres of music. This attitude comes primarily from the pop music we know today, the genre that formed in the mid-to-late ‘90s, where artists such as Britney Spears and ‘N Sync were dominating the charts and airwaves. Modern pop music carries a similar stigma, where artists such as Perry">Katy Perry and LMFAO are governing the space between those who don’t listen to music ...

Miike Snow - Happy to You Review Whenever pop music enters a conversation, there is generally an immediate stigma and a presumptuous attitude that pinpoints the genre as a plague upon all of the other genres of music. This attitude comes primarily from the pop music we know today, the genre that formed in the mid-to-late ‘90s, where artists such as Britney Spears and ‘N Sync were dominating the charts and airwaves. Modern pop music carries a similar stigma, where artists such as Perry">Katy Perry and LMFAO are governing the space between those who don’t listen to music at ...

Chiodos have announced that Brandon Bolmer and Tanner Wayne have left the band. Statements from both Bolmer and Tanner can be read below. "Over the past 5 months or so, I have received a lot of messages asking me what CHIODOS is up to. I’ve wanted to speak out for some time now, but it’s taken me a while to find the best way to do so. Out of respect to the fans, and those interested, I feel it’s necessary to be completely honest and straight forward. This is all my view, my take on the situation ...

Chiodos have parted ways with vocalist Brandon Bolmer and drummer Tanner Wayne. This comes just one day after rumors regarding Craig Owens’ possible reinstatement into the band started. Check out statements from both Bolmer and Wayne below by clicking “Read More.”[[MORE]] From Bolmber: Over the past 5 months or so, I have received a lot of messages asking me what CHIODOS is up to.  I’ve wanted to speak out for some time now, but it’s taken me a while to find the best way to do so.  Out of respect to the fans, and those interested, I ...

The Future Music Festival , at least for the past few years, has been a decent way to wind up the festival season in Adelaide. Sure, the crowd is generally unfavourable to be around, but there’s usually a good line up of artists to balance the bad with the good. 2012’s festival was a different case altogether; I don’t think I’ve experienced a worse day of live music in a very long time. Arriving at Future Music’s new base at Ellis Park, I found myself in a ridiculously large line which extended from the front gates ...

The line up for Optimus Alive has expanded once again, with Refused, SBTRKT and more being added. Held in Lisbon, Optimus Alive has grown into one of Europe's most prominent festivals. Returning once again this summer, the event seized the initiative by confirming headline slots from The Cure, Radiohead and The Stone Roses. An incredible triple whammy, Optimus Alive have now followed this with a new batch of acts. Swedish punk heroes Refused will perform at the festival, following their reformation earlier this year. Rightly lauded for 'The Shape Of Punk To Come' the Scandinavian group recently returned to ...

It's rare when a band is willing to experiment so much on a second album. With the success of Ambitions , Donkeyboy could have easily crafted a record full of clones, hoping to replicate success. Instead, they've taken influence from the excellent Bassflow mix of that same single and upped the tempo and electronic influence. It's exactly what I'd hoped they'd come back with. 1. Silver Moon - Opens the album in a swinging fashion, with a simple refrain and uptempo electronic beat. It's a great, straightforward pop song that would do well as a single ...

Ah, Future Music: the festival that has grown to combine rock and roll with electronic acts. Since its inception, it has climbed the ranks to become one of the favourite festivals to tour the lengths of our fine country. But in a climate of vast supply, would the folks at Future Entertainment be able to again satisfy the scores of thousands of punters its pleased previously? Photos included after the jump. Walking into my first festival outside of my home city of Sydney, Brisbane's Doomben Racecourse resembled an all-encompassing concept - a miniature city that arose in the middle of ...

Simple Plan surprised fans recently at their show in Toronto (February 19th) by bringing out Canadian singer/songwriter for a stunning performing of "Jet Lag" , which can be viewed by clicking read more. The band have also expanded the set list for their current "Get Your Heart On" tour by adding four more songs. Shut Up Can’t Keep My Hands Off You Jump When I’m Gone Addicted My Alien Freaking Me Out (w/ Alex Gaskarth of All Time Low) You Suck At Love Thank You Your Love Is A Lie Astronaut Summer Paradise Party Medley: Moves Like Jagger ...