Peoria, Illinois’ The Forecast have spent the last decade churning out plainspoken midwestern emo and country-tinged rock to relatively little fanfare.  Perhaps that lack of recognition is unsurprising for there is nothing flashy to what they do: no costumes or theatrics (visual or musical), no overt artsy-ness, no craven catering to either the over or underground.  The Forecast specialize in honest, hardworking nose-to-the-grindstone Rock and Roll — and they do it very, very well. If they never rise above cult status, it at least appears that their cult has got their backs: Everybody Left was funded by fan donations via Kickstarter ...

photos by Dana (distortion) Yavin & Stephanie Pearl Action Bronson There were a few incidents at the festival of course, including one situation where a near lifeless girl had to be fished out of the gigantic Main Stage crowd Sunday...

The Promise Ring played a reunion show in New York City two nights ago. Check out their set list below by clicking “Read More.” 1.  Size of Your Life   2.  Happiness Is All the Rage   3.  Emergency! Emergency!   4.  Jersey Shore   5.  Red & Blue Jeans   6.  Make Me a Mixtape   7.  Between Pacific Coasts   8.  A Picture Postcard   9.  Become One Anything One Time   10.  Skips a Beat (Over You)   11.  The Deep South   12.  Stop Playing Guitar   13.  Nothing Feels Good   14.  Is This Thing On?   15.  Perfect Lines   16.  B Is for Bethlehem   17.  E. Texas Ave   18 ...

photos by Joe McCabe Recently reunited emo heroes The Promise Ring, who still haven't released more info on that rarities comp due this summer via Dangerbird, played NYC at Irving Plaza on May 20th with Waivers, the day after the...

Reggie Watts @ BAM recently (more by Ed Lefkowitz) today in NYC ASSSCAT 3000 @ UCB Darlene Love @ Joe's Pub Reggie Watts @ Webster Hall The Promise Ring @ Irving Plaza Fred Armisen's Playlist Live! @ Union Pool Ende...

Recommended Show: SUNDAY, MAY 20, 2012 WHITE TOWN, and more @ LITTLEFIELD 622 Degraw St Brooklyn, NY 11217 $18, 4PM What made us do a doubletake on tonight's list of shows was the presence of White Town among the bands playing Littlefield. You may remember this guy from the 90s hit, "Your Woman." Lacrymosa @ Ace Hotel Fred Armisen @ Union Pool Reggie Watts @ Webster Hall Cornelius Loy @ Manhattan Inn The Promise Ring @ Irving Plaza Davi, Ikona, samn!, & Tamara in Harlem @ Glasslands Vaz, Roomrunner, Multicult, & Fuckton @ Shea Stadium Strand of Oaks, Lady Lamb The Beekeeper, & Cigarette @ Cake Shop Sam Sowyrda, Ryan Sawyer ...

When your girlfriend puts her ass in your face, the only logical next step is marriage.  PHOTOS: Chris Brown Gets Cake-Faced For Karrueche's Birthday Today is Karrueche 's 24th birthday and her boyfriend Chris Brown gave her a pretty dope ass diamond ring. Many people are saying it's a promise ring and that one day the couple is going to get married, but I say, why wait?! The duo has quickly become one of the most adorable and popular couples in the industry. So why not take the next step? They've overcome two of their biggest obstacles ...

by Andrew Sacher A$AP Rocky at Coachella 2012 (more by David Andrako) As mentioned, the Bamboozle festival goes down in Asbury Park this weekend (May 18-20). The festival, which has a continuing history of booking some of the lamest pop...

The Promise Ring played a couple of reunion shows earlier this year and decided that it was enough fun to schedule a full summer tour. A rarities collection is due this summer from Dangerbird Records. [ filtermagazine.com ]

Riot Fest announced the first wave of bands on this years 2012 schedule including Elvis Costello, Built to Spill, Promise Ring and many more Sock Monkey Sound

Last night was the star studded and highly anticipated premiere of What To Expect When You're Expecting , based on the book by Heidi Murkoff. The romantic dramedy is said to be a look at love through the eyes of five interconnected couples experiencing the thrills and surprises of having a baby, and ultimately coming to understand the universal truth that no matter what you plan for, life doesn't always deliver what's expected. PHOTOS: J.Lo Talks Cosmetic Surgery With Glamour Magazine We don't think that anyone knows about that in Hollywood more than Jennifer Lopez , who ...

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WHAT : Nelsonville Music Festival WHEN : May 18-20 WHERE : Nelsonville, OH WHO : Guided By Voices, Kurt Vile & the Violators, Perry">Lee "Scratch" Perry, Roky Erickson, Lee Ranaldo Band, Andrew Bird, Black Bananas, M. Ward, Iron & Wine, Jessica Lee Mayfield, Those Darlins, Dawes, more WHAT : NON-COMMvention WHEN : May 17-19 WHERE : Philadelphia, PA  WHO : Walkmen">The Walkmen, the War on Drugs, Rufus Wainwright, Lee Fields and the Expressions, Nada Surf, Father John Misty, Dr. John, Willie Nelson, Citizen Cope, more WHAT : Symbiosis Gathering: Pyramid Eclipse WHEN : May 17-21 WHERE : Pyramid Lake, NV WHO : James Blake, Gang Gang Dance, Rustie, Little Dragon, Lyrics Born ...

Bumbershoot has announced their line-up for 2012. Bumbershoot is Seattle’s Music and Art Festival that is held at the Seattle Center. This year the festival is from September 1-3, which is Labor Day weekend. Artists toping the bill are Jane’s Addiction, Tony Bennett, Skrillex, Mac Miller, M83, Passion Pit, Big Sean, AWOLNATION, City and Colour, Yelawolf, The Promise Ring, and many more. You can check out the rest of the line-up on Bumbershoot ‘s website. Are you interested in attending Bumbershoot 2012? You can purchase tickets here .…

Bzzzt! Bzzt! Bzzzzzzzt! I’m buzzing with news about Bumbershoot! First of all, I’m mad that it’s not called Bumbleshoot. I’ve got all these bee puns stinging my insides and I’ve got to let them out somehow. I’m allergic. Other than that, the long-running Seattle festival has announced their 2012 lineup. This year’s festival, which takes place September 1-3 at the Seattle Center, features aaaaaaaaaaaaah: Jane’s Addiction, Skrillex, Tony Bennett, M. Ward, Mac Miller, Big Sean, King Khan & the Shrines, The Promise Ring, Keane, Blitzen Trapper, M83, Passion Pit, The Vaselines, Low, The ...