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Alexisonfire Calls it Quits

After 10 years of enlightening the youth, twentysomethings, and most probably the geriatric, of Southern Ontario and eventually the rest of the world, the Only Band Ever has thrown in their screamo-soaked and incredibly influential towel. St. Catherine’s Alexisonfire announced today that the band is no more and have decided to part ways. May we [...]

Copeland breaks up

Here is the quote from their MySpace. “Dear friends, We have come to an extremely difficult decision. It has come time for us to move on from Copeland and follow other paths in our lives. We are absolutely grateful to have been able to make music for as long as we have. In the last 9 years [...]

The Honorary Title Announce Break Up

The Honorary Title have announced that they will be breaking up after their final “farewell tour”.

The Curse of Cute is What We Aim For

Is the death of Cute is What We Aim For drawing near? There hasn’t been an official announcement, but this tweet by lead singer Shaant Hacikyan hints at something more than nothing. I’m going solo.Thank you for every inkling of support.

Come Clarity: As Cities Burn

If you’re still trying to swallow the news about the sudden death of As Cities Burn, this interview will bring you (some) closure. Former front-man Cody Bonnette brings some sense into what happened up until this point and what is yet to come.

The Matches Try to Ease the Break-up Pain; 4th Album Out Tomorrow

Oakland, CA’s favourite alt-pop quartet The Matches have recently announced their indefinite hiatus, to the dismay of many fans. They’ve been hearing their laments and feeling their sadness, so, in turn, they’ve decided to compile a fourth album. This digital-only release will feature ten tracks–some heard, some not–and will be available on Tuesday, August 11th [...]

As Cities Burn into Oblivion

Sigh. After releasing a critically acclaimed album in April, Hell or High Water, progressive-indie outfit As Cities Burn have called it quits. Here is what they wrote in their MySpace About section: As Cities Burn has broken up. We are happily moving on after 6 good years. Our lives and our wives have called us in [...]

Hiatus: The Matches

Very, very sad news to report… After being together for 8 years, the boys from Oakland, California are calling it a “hiatus”. The Matches will be playing a couple final shows in their home state. Read the entire message below: