The initial lineup for the 2012 Hangout Music Fest , which will be held on the sandy beaches of Gulf Shores, Alabama from May 18 – 20, was announced via the festival’s Facebook page in the middle of the night and the headliners include new solo artist Jack White, musical legend Steve Winwood, PollStar’s Top Grossing Act of the ’00s Dave Matthews Band and Colorado jam band String Cheese Incident, who are set to play two sets at the event. Promoters promise to announce another headliner this week and more acts in the coming days. [Photo by Allison Taich] Hangout ...

They had one of our favorite releases last year in Arrows, toured incessantly in 2011 including outings with Death Cab For Cutie, The Joy Formidable, Two Door Cinema Club, and Minus the Bear, and are set to hit the road again supporting Portugal. The Man this coming Spring. But that’s not what brings Washington state’s [...]

I started collecting vinyl in January of 2008.  Here is what I have amassed. (updated January 2012) AC/DC Back in Black American Football American Football Andrew Bird Armchair Apocrypha Band of Horses Everything All the Time Infinite Arms Battles Gloss Drop Mirrored The Beach Boys Endless Summer The Beatles 1962-1966 1967-1970 Abbey Road Hey Jude Let it Be Magical Mystery Tour Rubber Soul Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band Beck Modern Guilt Odelay The Bee Gees Best of Bee Gees Vol. 1 [pre-disco] Saturday Night Fever Ben Folds Five Ben Folds Five Blackalicious A2G [EP] Blazing Arrow The ...

My Time Minus the Bear Epic song that I lately have been rocking out to all the time. Myspace // Website

It’s the year that the Mayans earmarked for the apocalypse. Whichever your take on this prophecy, this year has already brought us ‘bracing’ hurricane winds and the release of a film about Margaret Thatcher. If it’s the end of the world as we know it, then it’s probably best that we dedicate this one to a fantastic soundtrack. Here at Clash, we’ve written up our pick of the best new Scottish acts for you. Hold tight. The La Fontaines Hang onto your hats, it’s a rap collective from Motherwell. Welcome to the wonderful world of ...

Cursive's seventh disc, I Am Gemini, will be released February 21st, 2012 via Saddle Creek and the band just posted the first MP3, "The Sun and Moon", from this disc as a free download. I Am Gemini is currently available for pre-order in Saddle Creek's online store and via iTunes . The album can be purchased in multiple formats (CD, LP, digital) and bundles through Saddle Creek, including a deluxe package that contains: exclusive colored vinyl; CD; a limited edition (only 500 copies printed) 10" picture disc featuring "The Sun and Moon" and "The Cat and Mouse" plus two ...

Minus The Bear will hit the studio this month with producer Matt Bayles (Mastodon, Isis) to begin work on their fifth album. OMNI was released in 2010. [ twitter.com ]

Minus the Bear has tapped former keyboardist and producer  Matt Bayles ( Mastodon , Isis , The Blood Brothers ) to handle production duties for its new album. As previously reported , the band will enter the studio in January to track the effort.

Matt Bayles will be producing the upcoming album from Minus The Bear.  For those of you who don’t know, Bayles is a former member of the band.

*Minus the Bear* (http://www.absolutepunk.net/minusthebear)'s new album will be produced (https://www.facebook.com/minusthebear/posts/267720746620369) by former bandmate Matt Bayles. Submitted by GeeBee

Sometimes I get spoiled by living in Los Angeles. Whether it’s walking down the street and bumping into a celebrity or knowing about a “hot” band before they make it seems completely normal. Sure the latter part of that statement will probably ostracize me from some of my readers, but it’s true. Although it seems pretentious and snobbish, it feels weird constantly saying, “I have been listening to this band for X amount of years before anyone knew who they were.” After a while you become accustomed to this feeling and jaded since a lot of breakthrough bands ...

Caspian will enter the studio in January with producer Matt Bayles ( Minus The Bear , Mastodon ) to begin tracking their fourth album.

Caspian will enter the studio in January with producer Matt Bayles ( Minus The Bear , Mastodon ) to begin tracking their fourth album.

Caspian will begin recording their fourth album this January with producer Matt Bayles (Minus The Bear, Mastodon, Isis, The Sword). This album marks the first time that the Beverly, Massachusetts, instrumental band has worked with an outside producer. Guitarist Philip Jamieson commented on the partnership: Much like with our past records, we have a very clear idea of what we want to accomplish with this album," said Caspian guitarist Philip Jamieson. "With this release, however, we are intentionally looking to explore more spontaneous approaches to production and reach out for ideas and sounds that feel new and vibrant. The material ...

Sophomore albums are a tricky thing. For the most part I have found them very interesting to discover, especially when they are from a familiar band I have lost track of for a few years. During my senior year of high school, my best friend Danny was raving about this Canadian alternative/ indie rock band that he absolutely loved. When he played me the band I was intrigued and wanted to hear more, which he gladly obliged. That band was Rah Rah . Fast forward to 2008 when they released their debut album Going Steady , which received great praise, especially from ...