Nor-Cal rock band State Faults has premiered a new song called “Incantations,” from their forthcoming album Resonate/Desperate, today at Noisey.com. The band’s upcoming record is scheduled for release on November 12th via No Sleep Records and can be pre-ordered now at http://nslp.co/statefaultspo.
Huntington Beach independent label No Sleep Records is proud to welcome Tampa, FL based rock outfit Rescuer to the label’s close knit, burgeoning family. The band is currently on tour, making their way back to their home state for a performance at Fest in Gainesville at the end of October.
Rescuer Tour Dates:Oct 3 - Worcester, MA - The Palladium/UpstairsOct 4 - Poughkeepsie, NY - The LoftOct 5 - Jeannette, PA - Gators (w/Stray From the Path)Oct 6 - Chicago, IL - Reggies Rock ClubOct 7 - St. Louis, MO - FUBAROct 8 - Oklahoma City, OK - The Conservatory (w/Stray From the Path)Oct 9 - Fort Worth, TX - Tomcats WestOct 10 - Houston, TX - Walter’s (w/Stray From the Path)Oct 11 - Birmingham, AL - The ForgeOct 12 - Savannah, GA - Sweet Melissa’s (w/Stray From the Path)Oct 13 - Orlando, FL - The Backbooth (w/Stray From the Path)Oct 14 - Douglasville, GA - The 7 Venue (w/Stray From the Path)Oct 15 - Nashville, TN - The EndOct 16 - Ringgold, GA - Cloud Springs Deli (w/Stray From the Path)Oct 17 - Chapel Hill, NC - Local 506 (w/Stray From the Path)Oct 18 - West Springfield, VA - Empire (w/Stray From the Path)Oct 19 - West Chester, PA - The NoteOct 20 - Amityville, NY - Revolution Music HallOct 21 - Albany, NY - Bogies (w/No Bragging Rights)Oct 22 - Trenton, NJ - The Backstage at Championship BarOct 29 - Tampa, FL - FEST Pre-ShowOct 31 - Gainesville, FL - FEST
Michigan pop-punk band The Swellers has premiered a new song called “Big Hearts” from their forthcoming record, The Light Under Closed Doors, today at AltPress.com. The new album is set for release on October 29th via No Sleep Records and can be pre-ordered now at http://bit.ly/14grwMg.
Huntington Beach indie record label No Sleep Records has announced that they will be giving away FREE full-length album downloads from their eclectic roster of bands each week this fall via their Bandcamp page. Recent giveaways have included releases from Aficionado, Mixtapes, Xerxes and Major League. Fans are invited to follow No Sleep Records on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Tumblr for surprise updates about free downloads each week.
Indie-alternative rock band Sainthood Reps has premiered a new track called “Desert Song” today at SPIN.com. The new song is featured on the band’s forthcoming, sophomore studio album, Headswell, which is due out on October 22nd via No Sleep Records. Fans can pre-order the record now at http://bit.ly/14WFpm4.
Real Friends, fast-becoming one of the biggest unsigned bands in pop-punk, announced their first-ever U.S. headlining tour. The Chicago-based quintet will head out around the country for just over a month, beginning October 4 in Grand Rapids, MI and ending on November 9 in Freehold, NJ.
They will be supported throughout the entirety of the tour by Pentimento (Paper + Plastick Records), Mixtapes (No Sleep Records) and Forever Came Calling (Pure Noise Records). The four bands represent a cross-section of all that is good about pop-punk and independent music today, featuring different takes on the genre for fans to enjoy all in one show.
Oct 4th | Grand Rapids, MI | Pyramid Scheme
Oct 5th | Chicago, IL | Sub / T
Oct 6th | Minneapolis, MI | Neither Bar
Oct 8th | Cedar Rapids, IA | VFW HALL
Oct 9th | St. Louis, MO | Firebird
Oct 10th | Lawrence, KS | Jackpot Music Hall
Oct 11th | Denver, CO 7th | Circe Music Collective
Oct 12th | Salt Lake City, UT | Salt Haus
Oct 13th | Boise, ID | The Shredder
Oct 15th | Seattle, WA | Vera Project
Oct 16th | Portland, OR | Backspace
Oct 17th | Oakland, CA | Oakland Metro
Oct 18th | San Diego, CA | House of Blues Side Room
Oct 19th | Anaheim , CA | Chain Reaction
Oct 20th | Los Angeles | Cobalt
Oct 22nd | Mesa, AZ | Nile Underground
Oct 23rd | El Paso, TX | Ernie’s Live
Oct 24th | Dallas, TX | Hailey’s Club
Oct 25th | Austin, TX | Mohawk
Oct 26th | San Antonio, TX | The Ten Eleven
Oct 28th | Decatur. AL | Excalibur Vintage Vinyl
Oct 29th | Douglasvile, GA | Seven Venue
Oct 30th | Orlando, FL | Backbooth
Oct 31st | Odessa, FL | Goat House
Nov 1st | Gainsville, FL | FEST 12
Nov 2nd |Gainsville, FL | FEST 12
Nov 3rd | West Columbia, SC | New Brookland Tavern
Nov 4th | Richmond, VA | The Camel
Nov 6th | New York, NY | Studio at Webster Hall
Nov 7th | Boston, MA | The Middle East
Nov 8th | Philly, PA | Barbary
Nov 9th | Freehold NJ | GameChanger World
Balance and Composure’s previous album “Separation” sounded like the band was taking all the right steps in the right direction. With the success of that album I can imagine it was difficult to follow up that record, but Balance and Composure did it, and have found their true identity and sound as a whole. Every moment is filled with that emotional, honest, heartbreaking driving-force of sound that Balance and Composure delivers. “The Things We Think We’re Missing” is a heavy-hearted record and with most definitely please current fans and new listeners.
In comparison to previous records, Balance and Composure have found a way to fill in each of their songs with powerful and interesting musical moments, rather than letting moments die down in songs. Choruses stand out more and are even catchier, and the overall production of the record is fantastic with most songs seamlessly flowing from one into another. The emotional drive that this band delivers is incredible. For new listeners, be prepared for Jon Simmons moving lyrics and amazingly dynamic voice. He has a one of a kind voice with unique and powerful driving music behind that voice.
Songs that stood out and kept that drive on this album were “Parachutes”, “Tiny Raindrop”, “Lost Your Head” and “When I Come Undone”. “The Things We Think We’re Missing” is a great overall improvement for Balance and Composure. Musically it is a step up from “Separation” with the consistent addition of honest and deep lyrics that Balance and Composure has always had. For fans of bands such as La Dispute, Therefore I Am, and Touche Amore. Check them out and pick up “The Things We Think We’re Missing” on September 10th.
9/10
-Ryan
Huntington Beach indie record label No Sleep Records has announced plans to release a limited edition vinyl LP for Warehouse Sessions: Volume 1 on November 19th. The release will feature intimate, acoustic performances taken from the label’s “Warehouse Sessions” video series.
Subscribe to No Sleep Record’s Youtube channel (http://nslp.co/nsrtube) for new sessions and original content coming every Thursday, including the recent videos “Road Sessions” with Allison Weiss (Ft. Dan “Soupy” Campbell, “Chat Off Guard” with Mixtapes, “Warehouse Sessions” and more.
Warehouse Sessions: Volume 1 Tracklist:001: Jon Simmons of Balance and Composure01. Untitled02. Echo03. Dirty Head002: Francesco Montesanto of Sainthood Reps04. Hunter05. Drone003: Nick Diener of The Swellers06. Should07. Running Out Of Places To Go004: Reba and Kimi of Adventures08. Promise09. Like Seed005: State Faults10. Vespers11. Ugly006: Mixtapes12. Happy and Poor
British band TRC has announced plans to release their new, full-length album, Nation, in the U.S. on September 24th via No Sleep Records. The record was recorded in their hometown of London with Steve Sears (Gallows, Lethal Bizzle, Hang The B*stard). The trailer can be seen below
Indie/Alternative-pop band Long Lost has announced plans to release their debut full-length album, Save Yourself, Start Again, on August 6th via No Sleep Records. The band, which is fronted by vocalist Joe Boynton of beloved indie/pop punk band Transit, has premiered the first new track, “Want,” from the album today at AltPress.com. Fans are invited to pre-order the new album from No Sleep now at https://store.nosleeprecords.com/product/6645.
