[Album] Modern Life is War: "Fever Hunting"
Modern Life is War's 2005 album, Witness, is one of my favorite hardcore albums of the past decade. Unfortunately, I got into the band just as they announced their breakup in 2008 and never got a chance to see them. Luckily, the quartet reformed in 2012 and have been keeping busy to ensure the reunion wouldn't result in a one-off, shortlived revival. The fruits of their labor can be seen in their first album since the breakup, Fever Hunting, due to be released on September 3rd on Deathwish, Inc. They'll also be touring parts of the Midwest and East Coast in support of the album.
You can stream Fever Hunting over at Pitchfork's site. The band's fall tour dates can be found below.
August 9 Philadelphia, PA @ This Is Hardcore Festival
October 4 Des Moines, IA @ Wooly's w/ Coliseum, Touche Amore, Omens
October 5 Arlington Heights, IL @ KOC w/ Kill Your Idols, Holy Fever, Boiling Over & Spine (early show)
October 5 Chicago, IL @ Cobra Lounge w/ Kill Your Idols, Harm's Way (late show)
October 11 Washington, DC @ Rock and Roll Hotel w/ Night Birds, Wet Witch, Nervous Impulse
October 12 New York, NY @ Studio at Webster Hall w/ Night Birds, Deathcycle, Wet Witch
October 13 Cambridge, MA @ Middle East Downstairs w/ Night Birds, Wet Witch, Hammer & The Nails
FUN FUN FUN FEST 2013
Since 2006, fans have been flocking to Fun Fun Fun Fest out in Austin, Texas and having the time of their lives. This independent festival is famous for booking some of the most dynamic, progressive musicians and comedians around. The festival also includes tons of food, action sports, and poster art experiences.
FFFF recently leaked some of the artists on this years line up which include Manimal, Judge, Ice T, and my personal favorite, The Walkmen. The official line up is dropping soon, and promises not to disappoint. Looking over the last 8 years of lineups, I can only imagine how awesome this year will be.
Some past artists include: Girl Talk, Spoon, Run DMC, The National, Big Freedia, Brendan Benson, Passion Pit, and many many more.
Passes for the fest are going faster than fast, the first two waves are already sold out but the next round of tickets go on sale in July. Go to their website to read past ffff fans' stories, see past lineups, and check out info for this year!