About to Pop: Innerpartysystem

Filed under: Dance, Rock, About to Pop

Who: Innerpartysystem
Album: ‘Innerpartysystem’
Video: ‘Don’t Stop
Hails From: Mohnton, Penn.
For Fans Of: The Killers and Nine Inch Nails

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Weezer Bring Power Pop and ‘Pork’ to Sessions

Filed under: Rock, Sessions, Exclusive

These are good days for Weezer. More than 15 years since its formation, the band is having the biggest hit of its career with ‘Pork and Beans.’ That’s saying a lot for a group that also brought us the indelibly catchy tunes ‘Beverly Hills,’ ‘The Sweater Song,’ ‘Buddy Holly’ and ‘Hash Pipe’ over the years.

Led by the enigmatic, reserved Rivers Cuomo, who has collected a degree from Harvard in English literature since the release of the band’s last album, Weezer are reveling in their continued good fortune. That includes the No. 4 debut of their new (and third) self-titled album, dubbed “The Red Album” to distinguish it from the “Blue” and “Green” albums.

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About to Pop: The Virgins

Filed under: Dance, Rock, Pop, About to Pop

Who: The Virgins
Album: ‘The Virgins’
Video: ‘Private Affair’
Hails From: New York, NY
For Fans Of: Talking Heads and David Bowie

Why They’re About to Pop: Donald Cumming, the 26-year-old singer for NYC new wave outfit the Virgins, got his “follow your heart” memo early in the game, dropping out of high school in his teens to pursue a life of partying and creating art. Cumming crashed on the couches of his friends, including famed photographer Ryan McGinley, who brought the singer together with guitarist Wade Oates during a modeling gig. Bassist Nick Zarin-Ackerman and drummer Erik Ratensperger finished the four-piece, who have since been featured an unprecedented five times on the CW’s ‘Gossip Girl’ in just one episode. The Virgins will be performing at the All Points West festival on August 9, and then embarking on a U.S. tour with Black Kids through October 13.

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My Chemical Romance — Live Concert Footage

Filed under: Rock, Concerts and Tours, New Videos, Videos, Exclusive

Artist: My Chemical Romance
Where: Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico)
Why You Should Watch: The neo-goth rockers take over Mexico City as they theatrically end their reigning era as ‘The Black Parade.’ Captured all on DVD, the newly-released two-disc package also includes footage from their raucous Hoboken, New Jersey show, as well as live audio tracks. Check out MCR performing some of their biggest hits from ‘The Black Parade Is Dead,’ including the anthemic ‘Welcome to the Black Parade.’

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Good Charlotte — Live Concert

Filed under: Rock, Concerts and Tours, New Videos, Videos

Artist: Good Charlotte
Where: Home of Blues (Atlantic City, NJ)
Why You Should Watch: The multi-platinum selling rock band deliver a full set of power-pop anthems to a sold-out Atlantic City crowd. Recorded for the premiere episode of HDNet’s new concert series ‘HD Rock Live,’ the show captures thousands of screaming fans singing along to classic GC hits, as well as newer songs off the band’s latest release, ‘Good Morning Revival.’ Be sure to check out their amped-up cover of the Cure’s ‘Love Song.’

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Staind, ‘Believe’ — Video Premiere

Filed under: Rock, New Videos, Video Premiere, Videos, Exclusive, New Music

Artist: Staind
Song: ‘Believe’
Why You Should Watch: After three years, the substitute metal band returns with its sixth studio record, ‘The Illusion of Progress,’ in stores August 19. Frontman Aaron Lewis shows his softer side as he belts the ballad-like first single along a deserted beach. Buy it on iTunes.