
Ed Sheeran performed a new song, titled “Sweet Mary Jane”, at a recent show in New York. You can check out a video of the performance below.

Threatpoint are a metal band from Scranton, Pennsylvania. Focusing on hooks and a fluid sound to draw listeners in, the band are one of the fastest growing heavy acts in the scene, and Legendary Kids Press was recently able to chat with vocalist Chris James about their music, touring plans and much more.
Describe your music for those who have never listened to Threatpoint before.
Threatpoint has a unique blend of many styles of rock and metal: thrash, a splash of death metal, old-school power metal and just plain old grinding hard rock. Bottom line is we always focus on a groove for the listener, something that is catchy and head bang-worthy. If you don’t know a band and you hear them for the first time, it’s important to grab the listener with hooks and something quickly memorable.
How did the band come together?
We are basically the result of the demise of three older bands. We all knew each other from playing around the area. We started back in 2012 and are really just getting rolling.

Issues have announced they’ve begun work on their new album. You can view a Facebook post from the band below.

Taking Back Sunday have announced a handful of headlining shows with Citizen and Modern Chemistry. Check out the details below.

Brand New have announced two shows with Manchester Orchestra and Kevin Devine. You can check out the details below.

Upon A Burning Body, Dance Gavin Dance, A Skylit Drive, iwrestledabearonce, Within The Ruins, Oceano, Dayshell, Come The Dawn, Chasing Safety and Conquer Divide have all been announced for this summer’s All Stars Tour. Tickets go on sale later today, and you can view the dates below.

24 more bands have been added to this summer’s Reading & Leeds festivals, including As It Is, No Devotion, The Bronx and more! You can view the updated lineup below.

Asking Alexandria have been forced to cancel their two upcoming shows with new vocalist Denis Shaforostov due to visa issues. You can read a statement from guitarist Ben Bruce below.

Forever Came Calling have announced they’ll be embarking on a headlining tour this summer with support from You, Me and Everyone We Know, Seasons Change and Like Pacific. You can view the dates below.

Four Year Strong are currently streaming their new self-titled album, out June 2nd via Pure Noise Records. Head below to give it a listen.

Halestorm have announced they’ll be playing two UK shows this August. Both will include two sets from the band, the first being a full run-through of their new album, Into The Wild Life, and the second being a collection of their biggest hits. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, and you can view the details below.

The lineups for this year’s Riot Fest shows in Denver, Chicago and Toronto have been announced and include the likes of Bayside, Thrice, Alkaline Trio and many more. The Chicago date will even feature a one-off reunion show from The Academy Is…, so disbanded back in 2011. You can view the lineup for each festival below.

Asking Alexandria have released their new single, titled “I Won’t Give In”, featuring former Make Me Famous frontman Denis Shaforostov as the band’s new vocalist. You can give the single a listen below.

Warped Tour has announced that the kick-off date in Pomona, CA on June 19th will be live streamed, starting at 11am PST. The webcast will feature 30 bands over four stages, as well as behind-the-scenes footage. You can check out the tour’s full line-up below.

The line-up for this October’s Aftershock Festival in Sacramento, CA has been announced and includes the likes of Black Veil Brides, Bring Me The Horizon, All Time Low and Neck Deep. You can view the complete list of bands below.

MisterWives have announced they’ll be embarking on a fall headlining tour. You can view the dates below.

Demi Lovato, Nick Jonas and manager Phil McIntyre have started Safehouse Records, a joint venture with Island Records. The label will put out Lovato’s upcoming studio album, as well as records from new signings. You can read what she had to say about the venture below.

twenty one pilots recently performed “Tear In My Heart” and “Stressed Out” on Jimmy Kimmel. Head below to check it out.

Asking Alexandria have announced they’ll be releasing their new single within the next few days. The track will be the band’s first with their new vocalist. You can check out a few updates below.

State Champs have announced that Knuckle Puck and ROAM will be the supporting acts for their upcoming European tour. Tickets can be purchased here, and you can view the dates below.

Memphis May Fire have announced they’ll be reissuing their album Unconditional on July 17th via Rise Records. It will feature two new tracks, along with acoustic renditions of “Beneath The Skin” and “Need To Be”. You can stream one of the new songs, “My Generation”, below.

Senses Fail are currently streaming “The Courage Of An Open Heart” and “Wounds” via Metal Hammer. The tracks are off the band’s upcoming full-length, Pull The Thorns From Your Heart, out June 30th via Pure Noise Records. You can listen to them below.

Every Time I Die have announced a headlining tour with support from Real Friends, Counterparts, Brigades, Gnarwolves and Gatherers. Tickets go on sale this Friday, and you can view the dates below.

New Found Glory and Yellowcard have announced they’ll be embarking on a co-headlining tour with Tigers Jaw this fall. VIP tickets are currently available and general on-sale begins Friday. You can view the dates below.

We Came As Romans have announced they’ll be releasing their new self-titled album on July 24th via Equal Vision. The band are currently streaming the record’s lead single, “The World I Used To Know”, through Kerrang!. You can check out the track listing below.

Corey Lewin is an acoustic rock artist from New York City. With the release of his debut EP, Simple Love, earlier this month, Lewin is hoping his music will reach a wider audience, and he recently spoke with Legendary Kids Press about his aspirations, his decision to pursue music for a living and his summer touring plans.
How would you describe your music to those who have never listened to you before?
I describe it as acoustic rock or pop-rock that incorporates elements of a wider array of music genres. Some of my songs are softer, more classic singer-songwriter type tunes, while others are a lot more upbeat [and] rock-driven.
That being said, I prefer having people listen to my music and hearing how they describe it. It’s really interesting to get your fans’ perspective on your sound. I think it really helps me know myself better as an artist.
Who were your musical influences growing up, and how do you think they’ve influenced the music you’re making now?
I listened to all kinds of music growing up - classic rock, Top 40, rap and so on - and elements from those different styles work their way into my music. The band that really influenced me to start playing guitar was Switchfoot. When I was 14, I heard the riff in their song “Meant to Live” and thought, “Man, I need to learn how to do that.”
Throughout high school, I was playing in bands and was heavily influenced by heavier, progressive rock. Coheed and Cambria were and always will be my favorite band. I was hooked on their intricate guitar riffs and loved how rhythmic and inventive their their songs were. Those are both things that definitely influenced me a lot and still work their way into my music. For example, my song “Passenger’s Side” is very riff-driven and rock-based. Even though it’s an acoustic rock song and you wouldn’t classify it as prog. rock, it definitely draws on that style.

Kieran Leonard & The Horses have released the music video for their new single, “Underwood Milk”. Head below to check it out!

It’s been announced that Warped Tour will be hitting London’s Alexandra Palace on October 18th! You can check out the details below.

Lower Than Atlantis have announced they’ll be embarking on a massive UK tour this December. Pre-sale tickets go on sale this Wednesday and general on-sale begins Friday. You can view the dates below.

Against The Current have announced they’ll be heading out on a world tour this fall! You can view the dates below.

Mayday Parade have officially finished work on their fifth album! You can view a message from the band below.

We Came As Romans have released a 15-second teaser of new music, which you can listen to below.

Fearless Records have announced they’ll be re-releasing the latest volume of Punk Goes Pop, with new covers from PVRIS (Sia’s “Chandelier”), I Prevail (Taylor Swift’s “Blank Space”) and Ice Nine Kills (Maroon 5’s “Animals”), on June 23rd. You can listen to I Prevail’s cover below.

twenty one pilots have added a handful of tour dates to their tour with Echosmith. You can check them out below.

State Champs have announced they’ll be heading out on tour this summer with Hit The Lights, Tiny Moving Parts, Let It Happen and Northbound. You can view the dates below.

Our Last Night have announced they’ll be releasing their new album, Younger Dreams, on June 16th. You can view the album artwork below.

This Century have announced they’ll be parting ways after the release of their new album, Soul Sucker. You can read a statement from the band below.

Former Set It Off bassist Austin Kerr has released a statement regarding the sexual assault allegations that have been brought against him. You can read what he had to say below.