Breakdowns and bass drops seem to win record deals these days, but Easy Killer Records & Apparel must have missed the memo. Rather than succumbing to current (and awful) trends, the new label has snatched up several hard-working, highly-respected unsigned acts covered regularly 'round these parts. We've teamed with the guys to announce their launch roster, which includes Brian Marquis, The Company We Keep, Culprit, Night Verses, and Ramin Niroomand (In Fear & Faith pianist), as well as several others. Hit the replies for the full roster and announcement.

Conditions, The Company We Keep, and Squid The Whale are headed on the road together - dates in the replies.

Conspirator remixed The Company We Keep's "Right/Wrong" into a dubstep-esque track, and it totally doesn't suck. Hear it in the replies.

We're wishing new The Company We Keep vocalist Haden Brightwell a happy 22nd birthday. Leave her some love in the replies, and watch for new work from TCWK in 2013.

After parting ways with their original vocalist, The Company We Keep (members of Motion City Soundtrack, The Receiving End Of Sirens, Misery Signals) went right back to work, auditioning new singers and tracking new songs. The result: Alabama-native Haden Brightwell, a 21-year-old sure to make an impact right away. Hit the replies to read about the band's upcoming plans and hear a clip of "Rabbit Without A Hat," a song from the band's forthcoming LP.

The Company We Keep has parted ways with vocalist Amy Brennan. Hit the replies for the band's statement and details as to their open audition process.

Today, we are happy to announce The Company We Keep's music video contest for "Right/Wrong". Here's the deal: fans are invited to make their own music video for the song and send a video link from youtube here. First Prize winners will be able to meet the band, get tickets to a show, and receive a bundle pack with music and merch. The deadline for entries is 8PM EST on August 12th. Have at it!

The Company We Keep has announced about 15 tour dates in the U.S. across June and July, including three dates on the Vans Warped Tour. They're all in the replies.

If you’ll excuse me, there’s a hot spinning cone of meat next door, and I plan to eat the whole thing.

Staff Reviews 4.24.12

You Blew It! - Grow Up, Dude (Drew Beringer)
Moving Mountains - New Light EP (Ryan Gardner)
The Company We Keep - Making Moves (Ryan Gardner)

Stream the new EP from The Company We Keep here.

Head here to stream the demos next to the final versions of The Company We Keep's debut 7" -- in addition to a track-by-track analysis from Justin Pierre and Brian Southall.

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When The Company We Keep announced details on their upcoming 7" release for the Making Moves series, there was one track that cocked many an eyebrow - a cover of At The Drive-In's "Pattern Against User." Head to the replies to hear their unique interpretation of the classic and a short interview on why they chose the cover.

When we told you about Warped Tour's Acoustic Basement stage, there were a few artists that couldn't be confirmed yet. We can now reveal the addition of Chuck Ragan, Mike Hererra of MxPx, Man Overboard, The Company We Keep, Mansions, Bright and Early, Listener and more on select dates. Details can be found in the replies.

You can pre-order The Company We Keep's 7" here - we'll be premiering a cover from the band next week.

Stream a new The Company We Keep song entitled "The Company She Keeps" here.

Check out the debut song from The Company We Keep here.

Hear a 30 second clip from The Company We Keep in the replies.

The Company We Keep will release their debut via MAD Dragon Records/The Boombox Generation. Check out a studio video and more information in the replies.

American Opera have released their new song, "Lift Up This City," featuring vocals from Amy Brennan of The Company We Keep.

Most of the faces from The Company We Keep are recognizable figures, with members of The Receiving End Of Sirens, Motion City Soundtrack and Misery Signals contributing to the cause. A fourth member made the cut though, and Amy Brennan is ready to show you why she belongs. In her first interview as the band's vocalist, Brennan told us about her background, how singing Justin does, and TCWK's touring plans. Come read all about it here.

"For Heaven's sake, will you stop the car?"

Staff Reviews

John K. Samson - Provincial (Thomas Nassiff)
Anthony Raneri - New Cathedrals (Jason Gardner)

Staff Interviews

The Company We Keep (Jack Appleby)

The Company We Keep has revealed its line-up to include Justin Pierre (Motion City Soundtrack), Brian Southall (ex-The Receiving End of Sirens, ex-Boys Night Out), Branden Morgan (Misery Signals) and Amy Brennan.

The Company We Keep (Brian Southall of TREOS) has posted two new cover/tribute songs on his myspace.

Brian Southall (TREOS) has a side project called The Company We Keep. He has posted a clip of a new song featuring Kenny of Moneen on vocals on myspace.