Andy Jackson (Hot Rod Circuit, Terrible Things) recently did a guest vocal spot for The Spill Canvas’s new album. Check out a tweet from Jackson below by clicking “Read More.”
Often times, when rock musicians head in a so-called different direction, they tend to dabble in more alt-country and acoustic sounds (Dallas Green’s City And Colour and Anthony Green’s solo work comes to mind). It is thus fitting that when post-hardcore outfit Therefore I Am broke up in 2010, Alex Correia would team up with Chris Rosenquest to create the alt-rock outfit they would call The Tower And The Fool. After recruiting former members of Hot Rod Circuit and Boys Like Girls, the group recently released their new two-song EP, XIII.
The blues-meets-country “Die Alone” is an instant attention-grabber definitely putting any inkling that XIII may be closely in line with any of the members’ former groups in a casket. Correia lends his vocals to this track concerning fear, innocence, and blind trust. “Die Alone” is simply stunning. Lead guitarist Chris Capaldi destroys the track, drilling out a guitar solo that channels Richie Sambora à la “Dry County.” The guitar work on the track is exquisite and intricate, beautifully balancing Correia’s vocals and the musicianship, loose and complimentary. Starkly contrasting “Die Alone” is the acoustic “NYC.” Rosenquest takes the lead, showing off his Dave Matthews-meets-Ray LaMontagne scratchy vocals over simple strings. “NYC” emphasizes the lyrics, as Rosenquest croons, “All of my heart is dead in New York City // All of my heart is dead in New York City.” It is a delicate track meant for lovers, a valiant show of openness and comfort.
Hot Rod Circuit played a string of final reunion shows last month, and PropertyOfZack was lucky enough to film three great Lives of the band playing in Philadelphia, PA. For those of you who weren’t able to attend any dates on the tour, you can now check out fantastic videos of “At Nature’s Mercy,” “Inhabit,” and “Safely” below by clicking “Read More”!
The Tower And The Fool have officially released their new EP titled XIII via Run For Cover Records. The band is composed of Alex Correia and Chris Rosenquest as well as Mike Poorman (Hot Rod Circuit), Jon Tucket, Zac Clark, and Chris Capaldi. You can stream the EP below by clicking “Read More”.
An unreleased Hot Rod Circuit song called “Valid Time” can be heard here. The track is not one of the three featured on the band’s new split that is coming out via Run For Cover Records this fall.
It had been previously announced that Cartel, Smoke Signals, No Motiv, I The Mighty, Helen Earth Band, and The Front Bottoms, among others, would be opening for Hot Rod Circuit on their final tour. It was however unclear which of the bands were opening for which shows. You can now check out the final routing and tour support below by clicking “Read More”.
Hot Rod Circuit announced their final dates as a band a few weeks ago along with the supporting bands for the shows. Cartel, No Motiv, Smoke Signals, The Front Bottoms, Secret Music, and Helen Earth Band will all be playing on select dates. Cartel have now revealed when and where they’ll be playing. Check out the dates below by clicking “Read More”.
Nervous Energies Session: ”Sucked Out (Superdrag Cover)” // Death In The Park
Hot Rod Circuit announced their final dates as a band just last week, but they have now announced the bands that will be opening for their last shows as well. Cartel, No Motiv, Smoke Signals, The Front Bottoms, Secret Music, and Helen Earth Band will all be playing select dates with Hot Rod, but it has not yet been confirmed who will be playing when. Check out the routing for Hot Rod Circuit’s final tour below by clicking “Read More”.
Along with the announcement on their final tour dates, Hot Rod Circuit have confirmed that they will be releasing a new EP via Run For Cover Records. The vinyl will be limited to 1000 copies and will only be available during the band’s upcoming tour and at Run For Cover’s webstore. The EP will feature “Forgive Me,” another new song, and a cover of Superdrag’s “Sucked Out.” Check out the dates for the tour below if you haven’t already by clicking “Read More”.
Hot Rod Circuit has been teasing reunion shows for months now, and the band has finally announced their fall tour dates. The band will be playing in California, Illinois, Ohio, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, and Massachusetts. Check them out below by clicking “Read More”!
Hot Rod Circuit played a reunion set for the first time in years at Krazy Fest this past spring, but the band also promised that they would be playing more shows in the fall. Hot Rod has now confirmed that they will be announcing the tour dates sometime in the near future. It’s unclear how many dates the band will be playing.
Death In The Park have been working on a brand new double-album and the band has released a new preview of a song called “Guided By The Starlight.” Check out the preview below by clicking “Read More”!
Hot Rod Circuit played a reunion show at this year’s Krazy Fest and announced further plans of more reunion tours. The band has now confirmed however that they are working on another brand new Hot Rod Circuit song called “Jet Ski’s And Rainbows.” There’s no word yet on when the song will be released. Check out a tweet from the band below by clicking “Read More”.
Death In The Park (Andy Jackson of Hot Rod Circuit) will begin tracking the first ten songs for their new double record this coming Thursday. There’s no word on when the band would like to release the album by. You can check out a tweet from Death In The Park below by clicking “Read More”.
