Break Stuff!

BREAK STUFF IS NOW ON TUMBLR

2009-08-20T13:22:00.000-07:00

Check out Break Stuff on Tumblr - http://breakstuffmanchester.tumblr.com/

Me vs Hero Album Clips

2009-08-19T09:32:00.001-07:00

Me vs Hero have put samples of new tracks off their upcoming full length at www.myspace.com/mevshero

I Wish I Wished You Well!

2009-08-16T05:57:00.001-07:00

The Honeymoon Suite have posted a new song "I Wish I Wished You Well" on their Myspace, go check it out HERE

Fireworks - Detroit Video Trailer

2009-08-15T03:23:00.000-07:00

HERE

Blink-182 Return To Europe

2009-08-12T03:15:00.000-07:00

Blink 182 have confirmed to MTV they will tour Europe in 2010. Mark Hoppus said: "All three of us have agreed to go over to Europe in the next year, so we're going to start planning that out.

Kiss and Tell Vid

2009-08-11T08:37:00.001-07:00

Check out the video for You Me At Six's new song "Kiss and Tell"

AVA Leaked Album Clip

2009-08-11T06:18:00.001-07:00

Futures

2009-08-09T14:28:00.000-07:00

Members from Tonight is Goodbye have started their new band "Futures".

Check out their myspace HERE

Stay Young

2009-08-01T16:04:00.000-07:00

Here's the video for We The Kings single "Stay Young"

Stay Young

New Perspective

2009-07-29T06:42:00.000-07:00

Panic! At The Disco's new song "New Perspective" can be heard by following this LINK

New AVA

2009-07-27T04:46:00.000-07:00

According to a recent flyer that's been going around concerts, Angels and Airwaves will be releasing their 3rd full length, Love, and a film by the same name on Valentines Day 2010 (February 14th). The album and film had previously been set for a Christmas release date.

Set Your Goals & Fireworks to tour the UK

2009-07-25T12:29:00.000-07:00

alterthepress.com have announced that Set Your Goals will be touring the UK later this year along with Fireworks.

ADTR Pull out of UK Festivals

2009-07-22T15:11:00.000-07:00

A Day To Remember have cancelled their scheduled performances at this years Reading and Leeds festivals due to a band member needing surgery.

KIGH Support NFG

2009-07-19T05:34:00.001-07:00

Kids in Glass Houses are supporting New Found Glory on their upcoming UK tour.

Saturday Night Shakedown

2009-07-18T13:48:00.000-07:00

Right people, I'm really frickin' psyched about Saturday Night Shakedown, came across em' the other day and I cannot stop whoring their "Better Than Hollywood - EP". Be sure to check em' out, because there not just another teen pop group who claim to be pop punk. Their well produced and there songs are killer, even Rob Freeman of all people, appears in the song "This Is a Kiss".

For fans of All Time Low, Hit The Lights and Weekend FM

http://www.myspace.com/saturdaynightshakedown

The Wonder Years

2009-07-18T12:52:00.000-07:00

Just a lickle' reminder The Wonder Years are playing Retro Bar on Monday with support coming from All or Nothing, Save Your Breath, They Sink Ships and I Said The Spy. Tickets are still available from HERE. Come along It's gonna be the shiz :)

Im Selling a New Found Glory Ticket

2009-07-18T12:29:00.001-07:00

I have a spare ticket for New Found Glory on 23rd August @ Club Academy, Get Bidding People :)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=290332457170

Things That Rhyme With Orange Vid

2009-07-17T10:23:00.000-07:00

I Set My Friends On Fire have released the video for their track "Things That Rhyme With Orange"

New Cartel Track

2009-07-17T09:16:00.002-07:00

Cartel have posted their new track "Lets Go" on their Myspace

Check it out here

This Will Be the Death of Us Album Stream

2009-07-17T09:16:00.001-07:00

Set Your Goals new album is streaming over on their Myspace.

Weightless

2009-07-09T14:33:00.000-07:00

All Time Low's Video for "Weightless"

This Will Be the Death of Us Album Clips!

2009-07-08T13:37:00.000-07:00

Clips from the eagerly awaited "This Will Be The Death of Us" can be heard HERE.

AAR

2009-07-08T09:02:00.001-07:00

The All American Rejects are playing Manchester Academy on the 15th October. Tickets go on sale Friday @ 9am

The Used Manchester Date

2009-07-08T07:49:00.001-07:00

The Used will be playing Manchester Academy 2 on Monday 21st September, tickets are available HERE.

Ignorant

2009-07-08T07:45:00.000-07:00

Paramore have a new song called 'Ignorance' you can hear it at www.paramore.net

FFAF Greatest Hits

2009-07-06T11:34:00.000-07:00

Funeral For A Friend will release ‘Your History Is Mine: 2002-2009’ greatest hits release on September 29. Press release is in the comments.

The Used New Album

2009-07-06T09:59:00.000-07:00

The Used's new album "Artwork" will be released September 1st. The Used.net will launch an exclusive pre-order of the new album on July 21st.

New Enter Shikari Vid!

2009-07-06T06:06:00.001-07:00

Enter Shikari have released the video for their second single off their new album "No Sleep Tonight"

ENTER SHIKARI - NO SLEEP TONIGHT - official promo video

FYS "Explains It All" Documentary

2009-07-02T14:19:00.001-07:00

Four Year Strong - Explains It All (the documentary) from I Surrender Records on Vimeo.

Out of Sight Tickets

2009-07-01T13:46:00.001-07:00

Out of Sight will be playing Manchester Roadhouse 20th September, tickets are on sale HERE.

SYG Video

2009-06-30T16:48:00.000-07:00

Set Your Goals has posted the video for 'This Will Be The Death Of Us'

CIS Demo

2009-06-29T13:42:00.000-07:00

Crime In Stereo have posted a new demo over on their myspace, check it out www.myspace.com/crimeinstereo

This Will Be the Death of Us!

2009-06-29T13:41:00.001-07:00

Set Your Goals will release ‘This Will Be The Death Of Us’ on July 20 on Epitaph. The record features guest appearances from Hayley Williams of Paramore and Chad Gilbert of New Found Glory.

Calm Your Little Passions Out Today!

2009-06-29T04:29:00.000-07:00

The Honeymoon Suite's new record, 'Calm Your Little Passions' is available on CD and through all good digital retailers now.

Tracklist:

1. The New Low
2. Calm Your Little Passions
3. I Wish I Wished You Well

Here's what the press have to say about the band:

"The Honeymoon Suite bounce with equal doses of charm, cheek and confidence" Kerrang! Magazine

"3 songs filled with energy, fun and passion. With this release, anything is possible for The Honeymoon Suite. 4.5/5" - AlterThePress.com

Catch the band play a one-off acoustic set to celebrate the release of the record at Manchester's Satans Hollow on Sunday, 19 July. More info and advance tickets are available through WeGotTickets.

Enter Shikari Pre-Sale Tickets

2009-06-23T04:08:00.000-07:00

Get your Enter Shikari Pre-Sale Tickets HERE.

HTL December?

2009-06-23T03:17:00.000-07:00

In last night's ap.net online chat Hit The Lights said they would be back in the UK in December.

Enter Shikari Manchester Date

2009-06-22T05:43:00.001-07:00

Enter Shikari are playing Manchester Academy 1, on the 21st October. Tickets go on sale Friday @ 9am HERE

OOS SYB

2009-06-22T05:10:00.000-07:00

Save Your Breath as well as Lights & Sounds will be supporting Out of Sight on their upcoming headline UK tour. They're playing Manchester Roadhouse 20th September.

Last FM Event

Out of Sight Video

2009-06-21T12:20:00.001-07:00

Full Length Video for "Hey (Walk Away)", they are also playing Manchester Roadhouse 20th September.

New Hit The Lights Track

2009-06-19T15:01:00.000-07:00

Hit The Lights have posted the title track of their upcoming EP "Coast To Coast" on their Myspace.Check it out HERE

The Years Gone By

2009-06-18T11:14:00.000-07:00

Been listening to these guys for a while now, and there super good. They're called "The Years Gone By" check em' out over on their Myspace. Their debut album "Forever Comes Too Soon" is available HERE.

They are playing Manchester 21st September @ Moho Live supported by Paige. Tickets can be found HERE.

For Fans of: Better Luck Next Time, Hit The Lights and The Crosstown Rivalry

New SYG Song

2009-06-17T10:18:00.001-07:00

There will be a new Set Your Goals song up on their Myspace @ 7pm

The Ataris

2009-06-16T14:50:00.001-07:00

The Ataris are playing Manchester Roadhouse 5th August with support from Me vs Hero and Not Advised. Tickets available from www.kililive.com / 0871 230 5595.

NFG ISHC

2009-06-16T01:52:00.000-07:00

New Found Glory and International Superheroes of Hardcore are playing Manchester Club Academy 23rd August. Tickets go on sale Friday

In This For Fun

2009-06-15T07:43:00.001-07:00

In This For Fun has posted a new track at www.myspace.com/inthisforfun

New ATL Song

2009-06-15T01:34:00.000-07:00

All Time Low have posted a new song on their Myspace called "Damned If I Do Ya (Damned If I Don't)" check it out HERE

Coast to Coast Clips

2009-06-14T15:42:00.001-07:00

Clips from Hit The Light's eagerly awaited EP "Coast to Coast" can be heard HERE.

Title Fight

2009-06-14T05:44:00.001-07:00

Not really a new band, but one in which I haven't mentioned on break stuff before, so here I am giving them a shout out. They're called Title Fight, hailing from Kingston, Pennsylvania they play fast old skool pop punk. For fans of Crime in Stereo, Fireworks, The Movielife

Their debut album "The Last Thing You Forget" can be found HERE.

Zebrahead will be touring in...

2009-06-12T15:09:00.000-07:00

Zebrahead will definitely be touring the UK in August, sorry for the confusion.

Some pretty artwork!

2009-06-12T07:58:00.000-07:00

Here lies the artwork for Four Year Strong's next release "Explains it All" and All Time Low's highly anticipated follow up to So Wrong, It's Right "Nothing Personal". Don't they look lovely :)

The most important show of all time ever...

2009-06-11T05:58:00.000-07:00

Me vs Hero are playing Manchester Roadhouse 21st July with support from We Say Summer and Rumour Has It, everyone who is everyone needs to be down there to support them. A load of industry professionals are attending the gig casting an eye on proceedings.

So the place needs to be bouncing, in hope that Me vs Hero can get signed sometime soon. Tickets are a measly £5 and can be purchased HERE , tell your all your friends and lets get these guys signed.

More details can be found here: Facebook Event

Houston Calls an end.

2009-06-09T14:11:00.000-07:00

Well it was on the cards, Houston Calls have split up. Check their myspace for a full explanation why.

2003-2009

New Four Year Strong Song

2009-06-09T09:42:00.000-07:00

Four Year Strong have posted a new song on their myspace, a cover version of "Absolutely (Story of a Girl)"

Check it out HERE

The American Life

2009-06-09T05:59:00.000-07:00

Came across a lovely new band today, their called The American Life and their new EP "I Know, Right..." is HERE to download.

For fans of: Houston Calls, Farewell, Fight Fair

Alex is definitely on fire!

2009-06-08T14:45:00.000-07:00

Alexisonfire, Anti-Flag, The Ghost of a Thousand and The Fall of Troy play Manchester Academy on the 18th October.

Bad Times for THS :(

2009-06-08T05:43:00.000-07:00

Nothing is going right for The Honeymoon Suite at the moment...

"About 6 weeks ago now, Scott broke his hand which forced us out of action on the live circuit for a while, and as a result we had to cancel some shows. Now, he's about a week away from full fitness and Jonny has fractured his elbow.

This means (this is killing me to write) we're gonna have to cancel our EP launch party on the 1st of July at Moho (although we're currently trying to sort out something special to take it's place). All of our other upcoming shows are also cancelled, except the Satan's Hollow LAB Showcase show, which we will now be playing acoustic.

We're so sorry about this, but we promise we'll set up something crazy-insane-mega-awesome when we're back up to full strength"

Matt THS

Coast to Coast

2009-06-06T04:55:00.000-07:00

Hit the Lights will release the digital only EP 'Coast to Coast' on 23rd June.

Enter Shikari Instore Performance and Signing

2009-06-05T15:57:00.000-07:00

TUESDAY 16TH JUNE
HMV Manchester, 90 Market St - 5.00pm

Event will be a mini live set & signing. Fans can pick up free wristbands at HMV which allows them access to the event. Wristbands will be available only from the HMV Manchester, 90 Market St. store from 9.00am on Tuesday 16 June onwards. One wristband per customer maximum, in person only, while stocks last, subject to availability, at participating store only.

Highly recommend, anyone who wishes to get a wristband, gets down way before 9am.

The Offspring Dayum!

2009-06-04T11:36:00.000-07:00

The Offspring are playing Manchester Academy 26th August 2009. Tickets go on sale Friday 5th June 9:00am from HERE.

New SYG

2009-06-04T04:50:00.001-07:00

Set Your Goals have put a brand new song "This Will Be The Death of Us" up on their myspace, go take a listen HERE :)

'Calm Your Little Passions' - EP Launch Party!

2009-06-02T07:51:00.000-07:00

The Honeymoon Suite's new EP is released on the 29th June 2009. There will be a launch party for it on July 1st at Moho Live

The band will be playing a live set along with support acts, as well as a DJ on afterwards. Plus, according to their facebook post, everybody who turns up will receive a free copy of the record, tidy.

for the event listing on facebook click HERE

The Wonder Years

2009-06-01T10:02:00.001-07:00

The Wonder Years, All or Nothing, Save Your Breath, They Sink Ships and I Said The Spy will be playing Retro Bar in Manchester on Monday 20th July 7pm.

Don't miss out, this is gonna be epic, get your tickets HERE

Zebrahead UK Tour

2009-05-31T15:54:00.000-07:00

Zebrahead are playing Manchester Academy 3, 13th October 2009 as well as numerous shows around the UK throughout October.

Common Dreads

2009-05-30T04:32:00.001-07:00

Been listening to Enter Shikari's new album "Common Dreads" for a few days now. I for one was worried that this album was going to be a letdown, due to everyone whose everyone saying Shikari are past it and dead. But this album is the total opposite, yeah its not "Take to the Skies" but this album shows Enter Shikari maturing and me for one digs every second of it. So ignore the bitter scene kids and get on it HERE

Lost Prophets Warm Up Shows

2009-05-29T03:43:00.000-07:00

Lost Prophets are playing a warm up gig at Manchester Academy, August 24th just before they hit festival season.

City Lights

2009-05-27T08:57:00.000-07:00

Just a quick recommendation here. City Lights are 5 cheeky chappys who have a quirky and bright sound.

Check out their debut EP "Rock Like A Party Star" on their myspace HERE

Slam Dunk '09

2009-05-25T16:06:00.000-07:00

Got back from Leeds today after a bitchin weekend, I'd been looking forward to Slam Dunk for some months and I didn't wanna be dissapointed. Unfortunately due to the awful organization of people collecting tickets outside, the que was ridiculously long which resulted in me missing Save Your Breath who I was really looking forward to seeing for the first time.

After waiting nearly 45 minutes to get in, I went straight to the Punktastic stage to see Me vs Hero, they were enegertic as ever and got the crowd going. Like a dick I forgot about Out of Sight and missed their set, but later met them in the hotel which was pretty cool.

Due to my friends being douche bags I missed The Audition and more importantly Danny the lead singer jump off one of the balconies which was 20 feet up.

We the Kings were on next and definitely stole the show, they performed a Jimmy Eat World cover "The Middle" which was mint, they were without a doubt the best band of the day. I saw a bit of Paige's set who were decent but the lead singer never once opened his eyes through out the set, poor sod. I've seen Paige a couple of times before so i left early because it was stupidly hot and I was sweating like a bitch so I took a break and sat outside on the ketchup covered benches.

Kids in Glass Houses were on next and I was looking forward to seeing them because I've somehow avoided them forever. Aled the lead singer came on stage acting like a 6 year old on speed, he was making a total prick of himself. I hate to say it but I wish I'd kept on avoiding KIGH because they were really poor which resulted in me leaving early to take a piss and cool down yet again.

The event was coming to an end and there were only a few decent bands left to see, my friend persuaded me to go see Silverstein so I did, they were ok and definitely had the crowd going. I totally forgot about Polar Bear Club but im not such a huge fan that ill be kicking myself for not seeing them.

After paying scandalous prices for beer I took to the Glamour Kills Stage to watch the headliners You Me At Six, the place was packed and felt like a furnace. The lights dropped and a superb intro was pretty bad ass, one thing You Me At Six have incorporated into their set since the last time I saw them are a bunch of little annoying interludes in between their songs, they overuse these and really pissed me off. You me At Six have an arrogant feel about them nowadays and I don't like it at all. I was feeling beyond boiling after 5 or 6 songs and left with all my mates to go grab a shower, burger and beer and to also get ready for the after party.

Slam Dunk could of been better, but for £21 you can't complain, ill almost certainly be there next year.

I'm giving it 7.5/10 purely because of the heat, unhelpful staff, nil directions to any stages and the travesty that was the ques outside. On the whole it was a massive success and I can see Slam Dunk surpassing Give it a Name as the UK's premier alternative music festival.

Time to Slam Dunk!

2009-05-24T02:36:00.001-07:00

Just about to get the train to Leeds with the lads waheyy!, we'll be reviewing as many bands as we can when we get back, so keep your eyes set on Break Stuff over the coming days.

Peace :)

I Need a Hero!

2009-05-22T14:10:00.000-07:00

Me vs Hero have posted a new song "Cashing Cheques" up on their MySpace, check it out kiddo's :)

www.myspace.com/mevshero

Marianas Trench

2009-05-22T07:36:00.000-07:00

If you love your cheese-pop-punk definately check these guys out. Marianas Trench are 4 Canadian boys playing catchy, poppy, melodic numbers. For fans of All American Rejects, We The Kings, Friday Night Boys and The Click Five.

Download their album "Masterpiece Theatre" HERE

You Sunk My Battleship!

2009-05-21T04:15:00.000-07:00

Got reccommend a sweet ass band last night, in the name of "They Sink Ships". Another great band to come out of the UK.

Give em' a listen : http://www.myspace.com/theysinkships

Catch em' supporting The Wonder Years alongside Save Your Breath and All or Nothing @ Retro Bar Manchester July 20th

:)

Zee Blackout!

2009-05-21T04:11:00.000-07:00

The Blackout are streaming their new album 'The Best In Town' over on they're MySpace right now.

Check It: www.myspace.com/theblackout

New Everything!!!

2009-05-20T11:10:00.000-07:00

The Honeymoon Suite have a new song, new pictures, new blog and a new layout on there MySpace page, go have a gander :)

http://www.myspace.com/thehoneymoonsuite

A Day To Remember - Download Warm Up Date Added

2009-05-20T08:35:00.000-07:00

A Day To Remember will be playing a Download warm up gig on June 11th at Jabezz Clegg

Blink-182 First TV Performance on Leno

2009-05-19T01:17:00.000-07:00

Lovely :)

The Honeymoon Suite

2009-05-18T14:47:00.000-07:00

Been a fan of these for some time now, desperately want them to go onto bigger and better things so check em' out @ www.myspace.com/thehoneymoonsuite

Their new EP "Calm Your Little Passions" will be released June 29th, proper stoked for this , They're playing Manchester on the following dates so pop down and have a boogie :)

28th June 2009, 18:00/ ROADHOUSE w/TBC

19th July 2009, 19:00/ SATAN'S HOLLOW w/LAB Tour

That's Punktastic!

2009-05-18T13:41:00.000-07:00

Big shout out to Paul from www.punktastic.com for giving us a mention on the site, big high fives :D

Check out the daddy of all punk sites www.punktastic.com

Four Year Strong Cover Album

2009-05-18T13:25:00.000-07:00

Four Year Strong will be releasing a covers album on July 21st called 'Explains It All'.

I Love and Hate Heroes

2009-05-17T17:31:00.000-07:00

Whilst I was having a casual late night surf, i came across Lovehatehero. They incorporate hardcore and incy wincy bit of screamo, anyhoo there still super bad ass.

Check out their latest album "White Lies"

For Fans of: I Set My Friends on Fire, Silverstein, Hidden In Plain View

Rise Against @ The Apollo

2009-05-17T08:01:00.000-07:00

Rise Against will be playing the Apollo on Thursday 19th November.

Tickets are priced at £16

Im Lost for Words!

2009-05-17T06:11:00.001-07:00

I Came across a new band the other day, there called A Loss For Words definitely check em' out.

They're new album "The Kids Can't Lose" is available for download here.

For Fans Of: Set Your Goals, Fireworks, Just Surrender

This Will Be the Death of Us!

2009-05-17T05:28:00.001-07:00

Set Your Goals' new album is titled This Will Be the Death of Us and will be out on 21st July.

Blink 182 Live VIDEO!!

2009-05-15T12:35:00.000-07:00

Here's 3 videos of Blink performing at the T-Mobile Event. Bringin a tear to my eye this is :')

Set Your Goals Album Mix,Mastered and Soon to Be Pressed!

2009-05-15T12:14:00.000-07:00

According to Set Your Goals Twitter, "Record's mixed and mastered! Artwork is done! Soon to be pressed! JULY 21st!!!", get ready people this is gonna be huge!

Music is What We Aim For/We Want Leaks

2009-05-15T12:08:00.000-07:00

This website is constantly updated with the latest pop-punk/post hardcore/screamo etc downloads available. Get over and check it out.

WE WANT LEAKS

Out of Sight Release Album Sampler For Limited Time Only

2009-05-15T11:43:00.000-07:00

Want to be one of the first people to hear tracks from the new Out of Sight album "Where Do We Go From Here?"? Well cast your eyes on this bang tidy link and get yourself a bargain at £2.99

http://www.scyllarecords.bigcartel.com/product/out-of-sight-album-sampler

ONLY 500 COPIES ARE BEING MADE AND ONLY 100 WILL BE AVAILABLE ONLINE. THE REMAINING 400 WILL BE SOLD ON THE BAND'S UK TOUR WITH WE THE KINGS.

blink-182 perform live for the first time in 4 years.

2009-05-15T06:36:00.000-07:00

Blink-182 performed live at a T-mobile sponsored event in Los Angeles, TRVS/DJ-AM and Weezer also took to the stage. The performance of Blink-182 was kept a secret up until DJ-AM left the stage and Tom and Mark joined Travis on stage, to once again perform live as Blink-182.

Slam Dunk Festival Stage Times

2009-05-14T13:43:00.001-07:00

ALL DOORS 3PM

Glamour Kills Stage/ Relentless UK Now! Stage
You Me At Six 09:45 - 10:45
In Case Of Fire 09:15 - 09:45
Cobra Starship 08:35- 09:15
Canterbury 08:05 - 08:35
Kids In Glass Houses 07:25 - 08:05
Paige 06:55 - 07:25
We The Kings 06:25 - 06:55
The Auteur 05:55 - 06:25
The Audition 05:25 - 05:55
Out Of Sight 04:55 - 05:25
Hey Monday 04:25 - 04:55
My Emergency 04:10 - 04:40
Cash Cash 03:40 - 04:10
People's Choice Award Winner 03:15 - 03:40

Vans Stage
Anti Flag 09:45 - 10:45
The King Blues 08:30 - 09:15
The Slackers 07:20 - 08:05
Sonic Boom Six 06:15 - 06:55
Farse 05:15 - 05:50
Random Hand 04:20 - 04:50
The Skints 03:30 - 04:00

Fishing For Eskimo Stage
The Blackout 09:15 - 10:15
Silverstein 08:10 - 08:50
We Are The Ocean 07:05 - 07:45
Hollywood Undead 06:05 - 06:40
The Urgency 05:10 - 05:40
All Forgotten 04:20 - 04:50
Young Guns 03:30 - 04:00

Punktastic Stage
Hundred Reasons 09:45 - 10:45
Attack! Attack! 08:30 - 09:15
Polar Bear Club 07:20 - 08:05
Tonight Is Goodbye 06:20 - 06:55
Sing It Loud 05:25 - 06:00
Me Vs Hero 04:35 - 05:05
Save Your Breath 03:45 - 04:15

Dropdead Stage
The Ghost Of A Thousand 09:35 - 10:30
Devil Sold His Soul 08:25 - 09:10
Hexes 07:30 - 08:00
Glamour Of The Kill 06:35 - 07:05
Ruiner 05:40 - 06:10
Defeater 04:50 - 05:20
Outcry Collective 04:00 - 04:30

Babycakes Bar DJ Times up soon!

After show party - 11pm - 3am in The Fishing For Eskimo & Dropdead rooms (that's why they finish slightly earlier)

AP Tour Video

2009-05-14T07:03:00.000-07:00

Hit The Lights, The Maine, 3OH!3 amongst others have released a documentary style tour video from the recent Alternative Press Tour over in the states, which can be seen here

AP TOUR: ALT ACCESS (Season Finale) from The AP TOUR 2009 on Vimeo.

Chunk ! NO, Captain Chunk!

2009-05-14T04:00:00.000-07:00

Sup Kiddo's,

Stumbled across a pretty rad band called Chunk! No, Captain Chunk! from Paris, France. France doesn't normally produce any pop punk bands but these are killer, pretty intense name as well :D

For Fans Of: Four Year Strong, Me vs Hero, Paige

check em out http://www.myspace.com/chunknocaptainchunk

Au revoir

Weekend FM

2009-05-13T15:41:00.000-07:00

H'okay, to kick things off I wanna tell y'all bout A band I came across last week. Weekend FM combine an old skool style reminiscent of Saves the Day with some modern day hardcore elements. For fans of Four Year Strong, Set Your Goals, Me vs Hero.

Their debut EP Get Over It! is available below.

Mediafire

Fireworks - All I Have Is My Own Confusion

2009-05-13T14:54:00.000-07:00

Right so Its my first album review, so i thought why not review my favourite recent band's new album, sound like a good idea? well I thought it did, so here we go.

So following on from 2 EP release's, Fireworks had finally pulled their finger out and recorded a full length, me being a huge Fireworks fan couldn't wait to get my cheeky little hands on a sneaky link from a fellow blog spot.Luckily the album leaked a few days before the scheduled release date of 24th April, months of waiting and anticipation were over, i was finally about to witness something I'd been waiting months on end for.

From previous experience, something you've been looking forward to for months always ends up resulting in an epic fail, New Found Glory's new release for example (Ultimate Booo!). But this was different this was the band's first full album and a lot was expected of them boosted by the fact Chad Gilbert from New Found Glory was named as the producer.

Upon double clicking on the first track "Geography, Vonnegut And Me" on my iTunes, i was provided with a great drum intro, typical of fireworks and awesome song to suit. It had everything, great hooks, pacey drums and soothing lyrics. If i was to review the album off the first track, it would without a doubt get 5 *****. But i had 10 more tracks to ponder through, so why stop at one, that would be absolutely ridiculous.

Tracks 2,3,4 and 5 were heavily slowed down compared to Track 1, i wasn't sure if this worked, i thought it was a bit early in the record to be slowing things down. Track 3 "Closet Weather" previously released on the 6 track split with Save Your Breath, was surprisingly good. I thought the vocal effect, right at the start of the song was an excellent bit of production. I found myself playing this song over and over even though i hadn't gave it much of a listen when it was released on the Split. Track 5 "Holiday" stood out as well, as it had an awesome chorus containing some sweet ass lyrics.

On a sour note track 6 really didn't do much for me, i found it dragged and lacked different elements, This song really didn't suit Firework's style. "Show Me Your Vanishing Act One More Time" is one of my favourite Fireworks songs, previously released on their second EP "Adventure, Nostalgia, and Robbery", the song has everything its short, fast, loud and punchy. This song would be insane live, hopefully i'll be able to witness it myself sometime soon, depending on if they stick to their word and tour the UK at the end of 2009.

After hearing such an epic punk track like "Show Me Your Vanishing Act One More Time" you think its going to lead you into something intense, but hopes are dashed because Track 8 is very poor, and i hate to say it about such a great band, but this track was a disaster and an effort to listen to, this also applied to Track 9 both were very disappointing.

Coming to the end of the album half satisfied, i wanted more from Fireworks, i wanted them to make the anticipation and excitement all worthwhile. This they did perfectly with the last two tracks "Detroit" and "When We Stand on Each Other We Block Out The Sun". "Detroit" had previously been up on their Myspace for some time and i thought I'd had enough of it, but i was wrong. I forgot how good this song was, everything about it made me love life, the gang shout "woouooahhhh" was one of the best things i've heard from this band.

This song is definitely the best on the album and is sure to be a hit for summer. The last track is my second favourite, without sounding like "i drop anchor in poo bay" it was beautiful. The intro guitar was soothing and the lyrics in the chorus were some of the most meaningful I'd heard from Fireworks.

"I still take bad advice from my best friends
Rather take bad advice from my best friends
And guide a sinking ship to the bottom with them
I'll go to the bottom with you"

The ending to this song is pure genius, i don't know who to credit for this, Chad Gilbert or the band themselves?. This really finishes the record off nicely and turns the album from being a "good" album into a "great" one. I would definitely recommend this album to anyone who likes: New Found Glory, This Time Next Year or The Wonder Years.

The track list is as follows:

01. Geography, Vonnegut And Me 8/10

02. Come Around 6/10

03. Closet Weather 7/10

04. 2923 Monroe St. 6/10

05. Holiday 4/10

06. I Support Same Sex Marriage 5/10

07. Show Me Your Vanishing Act One More Time 9/10

08. Youve Lost Your Charm 4/10

09. Again and Again 5/10

10. Detroit 9/10

11. When We Stand on Each Other We Block Out The Sun 10/10

If your broke like me you can download the album to @ : http://www.mediafire.com/?m2yzwmttfj2

Check out Fireworks @ http://www.myspace.com/fireworks

Hmm, smells like a toird to me?

2009-05-13T14:26:00.000-07:00

Hello Bloggers

Today is the birth of the "Break Stuff" blog, so you want to know what were all about?.

Well basically Break Stuff is a blog dedicated to the latest pop-punk/popcore/post-hardcore and emo goings on, including new bands, album reviews, gig and festival news based in Manchester and the rest of the North West.

So brace your lickle selves and make sure your ready for great music, great reviews and great laughs.

Tara! :)