In the replies you can stream the two songs Manchester Orchestra recorded with Grouplove ("Make It To Me") and Frightened Rabbit ("Architect"). This will be available on Record Store Day, April 20th.
Grouplove and Frightened Rabbit have both teamed up with Manchester Orchestra to release a very special 12-inch single for Record Store Day. The release, which features the Manchester Orchestra/Grouplove collaboration "Make It To Me" and the Manchester Orchestra/Frightened Rabbit collaboration "Architect," will be available Saturday, April 20th at participating independent record stores. Check the replies for the full press release.
PropertyOfZack has published a pretty massive interview with Kevin Devine and Andy Hull (Manchester Orchestra), which can read here. They discussed upcoming RSD releases, the recording schedules for each band, and more.
KD: Well they’re not… The Jesse one is a rock record and it’s like a ROCK record. More than anything I’ve ever worked on so far.
AH: Yeah it’s bloodthirsty. Sick. It is. I’ve only heard really bad sounding demos, but it’s a version of Kevin. It’s a version of him that’s kind of this punky, bloodthirsty, loud rock thing. And you can hear the Jesse influence. There’s this section that goes to half time in one of these songs that I really like. It was totally a momment...
The Dear Hunter performing "Deny It All" with some help from Manchester Orchestra's Andy Hull can be found on PasteMagazine. This clip comes from The Dear Hunter's forthcoming DVD, The Color Spectrum Live, which is set for release on March 12th.
In a recent interview, Scott Hutchinson of Frightened Rabbit mentioned that he has been working on some material with Andy Hull of Manchester Orchestra, and that fans can expect to see a single from the new project on Record Store Day (April 20th). He also mentioned that a full-length could possibly be in the works.
Another time for change has come in the life of Manchester Orchestra. Our dear friend and bassist Jonathan Corley has made the decision to part ways with the band and pursue another career outside of playing music. This was a very obviously a very difficult decision but J is our eternal brother and we wish him the absolute best. There is no doubt that he will find success in any area he pursues. He will remain a part of the Manchester Orchestra family forever and there is no way we can thank him enough for the time he has spent with us over the last 9 years.
Kevin Devine and Andy Hull didn't want Bad Books to be a one time thing, and with Bad Books II, they're also showing it's not a one trick pony. Today we're bringing you the premiere of "It Never Stops," which can be heard in the replies. The song carries like an angsty Wilco cut found on a Ryan Adams record. Let us know what you think in the replies. Pre-orders for the album can be found here.
Right Away! Great Captain just posted on facebook that they will be mixing the highly anticipated end to the trilogy at the end of the month. It will be released shortly after.
Manchester Orchestra have created a really cool opportunity to let fans sing the chorus of "Virgin" with them from their recent record Simple Math. Head over to the band's Facebook page to learn how you can upload your vocals and be part of the band.
Manchester Orchestra revealed in a new interview that they have left Columbia Records and will most likely release their next album under a different band name.
Last week I sat back and had two songwriters talk about their albums this year. Andy Hull (Manchester Orchestra) and Chris Conley (Saves the Day) reflected on their new albums (Simple Math and Daybreak respectively), careers and differences in songwriting processes and inspiration. The full interview can be read here.
