You all have heard about it by now (Or if you somehow haven’t, here’s your new study guide).  Jonny Craig is back in Dance Gavin Dance, who booted current vocalist Kurt Travis in order to re-incarnate the founding line-up. The move has affected many parties in many ways we’re yet to even think of, so let’s break down everyone this affects.

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UPDATE #1: CONFIRMED…kinda.  Scroll to bottom.

UPDATE #2: Well now they’re just screwing with us.  Vocalist/bassist Brendan Brown has joined the fun, and Southall has done even more teasing.  Scroll to bottom.

What a cataclysmic event this would be.  Today Brian Southall suggested via his Twitter account that The Receiving End Of Sirens are working on new songs.

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Chiodos has largely been playing their cards close to the chest regarding their upcoming record, Illuminaudio.  Due October 5, fans are only now getting to hear a second mastered track from the record.  ”Modern Wolf Hair” show’s the promise we’ve prayed for from the Brandon Bolmer-era for many different reasons. Read More »

Well, Bolmer sounds great.  It’s the rest of Chiodos that comes into question with the release of their first new track, “Those Who Slay Together, Stay Together.” Read More »

For those late to the show, it was announced yesterday via their official message board that Cove Reber and Saosin have parted ways after five years, two full-lengths and two-EPs.  Though a shock for most, rumors have reportedly been building since as early as Christmas ’09, though yesterday’s announcement was the first official comment.

Now the band must go through a familiar process: the search for the perfect frontman.  Reber famously replaced original S vocalist Anthony Green after the Translating the Name EP. A worldwide talent search turned up Cove, a star and key part of the band’s commercial success.  Now without a label and dwindling fan support, Saosin must break out of the methodical pace they usually move at and name a new vocalist while people still care.  I’d like to officially nominate ex-Envy On The Coast vocalist Ryan Hunter for the job. Read More »

The first date of  Cool Tour 10 was the first show that Underoath had played in nearly 3 months, after being in the studio recording the follow up to 2008′s Lost in the Sound of Seperation. It is also the first show that the band has played without founding member, drummer and vocalist Aaron Gillepse.Many people were wondering how Underoath would progess and sound without Aaron, and I have to say, even with this being their first show back after 3 months, and with as many technical difficulties as they experienced, Underoath is back….and maybe better than ever.

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Whenever band members part ways, bad blood is nearly inevitable.  When a musician is removed, the anger boils tenfold.  The much-publicized removal of former Of Mice & Men vocalist Austin Carlile was no exception, inspiring angry blogs and tweets from every party involved.  Now a few months removed, Carlile is back on Tumblr with a request for the band. Read More »

Now that we are halfway through twenty-ten, it is time to start piecing together out favorite albums from the year.  Each MEBer will give his (or her) top candidate as well as two runner-ups from the last six months. Read More »

There’s nothing pretty about the Troubadour.  One of the many hole-in-the-wall venues Los Angeles offers is far from acoustical perfection, providing for a noisy night with Alexisonfire and their support.

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As I said in my first article, Fortnight in Folk will be outlining NEW folk music, in the here and now. With that said, the first artist to christen it’s first segment is none other than Ben Sollee. Read More »