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Minneapolis based pop rock band Sing It Loud have announced that the band has decided to break up. Their last ever shows as a band will be announced soon.The band posted:"After three years of playing music together, we (Pat, Ben, Nate, Chris and Kieren) have decided to step away from Sing It Loud. We would like to thank everyone who has supported us through this amazing part of our lives. We have been given a rare opportunity to do something many people never get the chance to do, and for that we are eternally grateful. There is no drama or bad blood between any of us, we are all going out together the same way we came into this- as friends. There comes a time in everyone’s life when they need to make choices and steps towards what will make them happy, and we are all ready to take those steps in our lives. We have grown so much from this, and are ready for the next chapter in our lives. This will not be the last you hear from any of us. We all plan on continuing with our musical ca...

Brisbane based indie/emo band Arrows have launched a stream of their highly anticipated second album "Try And Stay Upright". The record will be released on September 20 through Hobbledehoy Records, but the CD version can be pre-ordered here.

Smoke Or Fire are set to release their third full length on Fat titled The Speakeasy on November 9th, recorded by Matt Allison at Atlas Studio. A member change welcomes Ryan Parrish (Darkest Hour) who lends his talent on drums; while this recording marks the first time Gwomper (AVAIL) was part of the writing process since he took over stewardship of bass when long time member Ken Gurley left the band. The Speakeasy is a complete album in the truest sense, lacking nothing, while offering varied, yet equally enthralling melodies and music on each of the 13 tracks. Constructed around the cornerstone of the guitar driven, heavy punk rock sound they are known for, this album evolves much further. Innovative melodies are ushered along by clever guitar work as gruff vocals give way at times to a more polished pitch. Catch Smoke or Fire on a wee east coast run and be sure not to miss them at our CMJ showcase on October 23rd.

Alternative metal supergroup A Perfect Circle have announced lineup changes for their latest incarnation.

The production of a film based around the life of writer Lewis Carroll has reportedly been scrapped after the release of its controversial trailer.

It has been revealed that Chicago/Milwaukee based post-hardcore band The Felix Culpa have signed a deal with No Sleep Records.

Minneapolis, Minnesota based punk band Banner Pilot have posted a stream of the reissue of their debut album "Resignation Day".

Boston post-hardcore outfit Vanna have uploaded their new music video online. The video for the re-recorded version of song ‘Trashmouth’ comes off the band’s forthcoming EP, ‘The Honest Hearts’, due out in digital form on October 12th via Artery Recordings.

Texan metalcore quintet Oh, Sleeper have posted a video, which documents the band on their current tour of Australia.

Scottish post-rockers Mogwai have signed with Seattle based record label Sub Pop.