Paper + Plastick Records have signed Ohio progressive (post-hardcore?) outfit Reverse The Curse. The band will be releasing their debut full-length album “Hither & Yon” with the label on July 12, 2011.

“This record was given a lot of time writing wise,” says vocalist/guitarist Ed Starcher. “We all really grew as musicians, and as songwriters. I learned how to play piano, and there is a lot of fender rhodes on the record because of that. Hither & Yon is a whole record. We are not at all the same people we were then. We changed a lot and our songs have changed more. There is a lot of singing on the record, not just aggressive yelling. This is the most proud of anything I’ve ever done.” “A lot of loved ones and friends passed away during the writing of the album,” admits Starcher. “his album lyrically means a lot to me.” Understandably many of the songs on Hither & Yon touch on topics of losing love and finding ways to deal with it, while “To Dig A Hole” is one of the more positive songs on the record, with Starcher adding it’s about “finding something you love and being happy to sacrifice for it.”

To give you a taste of what the band has to offer, they are giving away free downloads of their two song EP right here.

Members of the Buffalo hardcore group Dead Hearts, have formed a new band called Old Ghosts.

You can snag a free download of their debut full-length album right here.

It’s  for fans of hardcore in the vein of The Hope Conspiracy, Unbroken and The Suicide File.

Rhode Island’s hardcore group Soul Control have premiered the music video for their new song “Snake.”

You can watch the video right here.

The song will appear on their upcoming EP “Get Out Now” which will be released July 12 on Bridge Nine Records. Soul Control released their last album, “Cycles,” in 2009.

Dublin pop-punk act Starters have posted their cover of the Alicia Keys song “If I Ain’t Got You.”

You can listen to it right here.

The song appears on their new acoustic album “Can I Borrow a Guitar?” which was released on May 15th, 2011.

Syracuse metalcore act Earth Crisis have just posted a new track “Total War” off the band’s upcoming album “Neutralize the Threat.” You can check it out right here.

“Neutralize the Threat” is due out July 12th through Century Media.

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Controversial pop punkers Living With Lions and Heartsounds have just announced a short July tour. The bands will head to the northwest and end in western Canada. To see when the tour will be coming to your town, click here.

Living With Lions first released “Holy Shit” May 17 but as you all know, are planning a re-release. Heartsounds will be releasing “Drifter” July 29th on Epitaph.

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Dead to Me is currently hard at work in the studio. And to prove it, the guys have posted their first entry of their studio diary. Here’s what the band had to say about recording:

“Things are going great so far for us here at Atlas. We’ve been making quick work of the drums and bass so far and already have a decent chunk of rhythm guitars done. We are all big fans of Matt Allison’s work and we feel really lucky to be able to work with him. The whole vibe over is here is really laid back and he is really easy to work with, and even easier to hang out with. We are excited about this record and so far the sounds we are getting are fantastic. I can’t wait to hear the finished product! Here’s a little clip of Ian doing his thing, check it….”

You can watch the studio update here. This will be the first full length since 2009′s African Elephants and the first with new members Sam Johnson and Ken Yamazaki.

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Minneapolis punk act Banner Pilot have just announced they are currently in the studio recording the follow-up to 2009’s “Collapser.” Not much has been revealed as of yet, but the band says to be on the lookout for studio updates.

Banner Pilot last released “Collapser” in 2009 via Fat Wreck Chords.

New York hardcore act Madball have just announced a short run of August tour dates. Vocalist Freddy Cricien had this to say about the brief tour:

“We’re excited to be doing more festivals like this in the states.  I think these kinds of shows are great for the genre/scene.”

You can see where the guys are playing right here. Madball last released “Empire” October 12th through Good Fight Music.

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Dallas Green, currently known as City And Colour has just announced a string of European and UK dates through September and October. You can see when he’s coming to your neck of the woods here.

“Little Hell” was released June 7 on Vagrant Records.

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