Listen to Me: A Tribute to Buddy Holly was released so shortly after the Rave On Buddy Holly that it got lost in the shuffle of my review folder last year. Even months later, Listen to Me still suffers by comparison to the other Buddy Holly tribute. This is at least in part due to [...]
Muruch's Mid-West reviewer/photographer Jen "Coble" Hopper joined the crowd at Chicago's Metro theater on November 11th for a solo set by Fall Out Boy singer, Patrick Stump. You can see Coble's photographs and read her take on the concert below... What do you get when you combine punk attitude, soul stylings, pop hooks, a can [...]

HD Video by G. Last night Fall Out Boy front man Patrick Stump played a very sold out solo show at New York's Studio at Webster Hall on November 16, 2011. I would like to point out that the security at the door practically molested my friend and I on the way in - and laughed about it when I straight up told the security guard that I felt violated just to enter a freakin' concert (which was unnecessary, uncool and if the legal system in this country wasn't so ridiculous, I'd press charges!), so BEWARE when setting foot inside that venue. [...]

Friday Five : \'frī-(,)dā,-dē 'fīv\ : On the sixth day of every week, I hit the shuffle button on my iTunes, then share the first five tracks and thought for each track. Sometimes there is a playlist involved, occasionally we'll have a guest, but most of the time it's just me. The rest is up to you, our friends and readers! Fire up your media player of choice and share the first five random track of your shuffle in the comments. The Five: I hear that my little town—Newtown, CT—has made [...]
Patrick Stump branches out from his Fall Out Boy roots on his solo debut, Soul Punk.

Foxy Shazam performed at the National back in January and are making a return appearance on Wednesday, Oct. 26, this time opening for Panic! at the Disco (who I seriously thought had broken up) and Patrick Stump , the lead singer from Fall Out Boy. It's safe to say that this show attract legion of obnoxious teenage girls, so I think I will have to sit this one out (or get VIP tickets from someone nice). Foxy Shazam is seriously the only reason I would go this show. They are beyond incredible [...]
In which the former Fall Out Boy singer/guitarist/genius behind-ist channels his most obvious influence (Michael) and makes a soundtrack to a John Hughes film that'll never be. A synth brush allows Stump to paint in broad strokes which, in turn, lets all of the (catchy as hell) melodies bouncing around in his head to come through. The absence of power chords allows his underrated vocal talents to soar on ohh's and ahh's to the top of the songs - a wise choice given his vocals hooks were always the real reason to spin FOB records. Since Pete isn't [...]
Fall Out Boy turned solo artist, Patrick Stump, just released a video of himself performing an a capella medley of Kanye West songs to promote his new album, Soul Punk .

Key Track: This Party The Story: The latest record " What We Need ", which is slated for release in October, was producer by Luc Tellier (The New Cities, The Mission District), Rob Freeman (Gym Class Heroes, Hit The Lights, Hidden In Plain View) and John Naclerio (My Chemical Romance, Brand New). Check out the album's first single, " This Party " which feels like Fallout Boy with more teeth. Contact: dustin@audiobloodmedia.com

Several Chicago rockers are banding together at Lincoln Hall on Thursday, Sept. 1, for raise money for Girls Rock! Chicago . Mike Kinsella, of such revered emo groups Cap'n Jazz, Joan of Arc and Owen - just to name a few, will join Braid frontman Bob Nanna, Fall Out Boy's Joe Trohman, Spitalfield's Mark Rose, The Felix Culpa's Dustin Currier and Weekend Nachos' Drew Brown on stage to perform as 80s pop legends The Cure. This isn't the first time Kinsella has assembled friends to cover a uber-popular 80s artist for a Girls [...]

Still traveling the country on her Speak Now tour, Taylor Swift continues her series of covering songs by music acts who have an association to the city she's currently in. She performed Eminem in Detroit , Pink and TLC in Philly , and last night in Chicago, the Teen Choice winner busted out Chi-Town fave Fall Out Boy's "Sugar, We're Goin Down". What, did you expect her to cover a Kanye song? (How amazing would that have been if she did, though?) Watch below. [...]

Fall Out Boy fans are in luck because, Patrick Stump 's long awaited solo album, Soul Punk , will drop this Fall on October 18th. Can't wait? For a little Soul Punk taste, "This City" ft. Lupe Fiasco is available on iTunes now. Patrick will also be touring from August 3 - September 3rd, and you'll be able to pre-order the album at every show. Tickets are on sale now. For more information check out Facebook ! 8/3 Minneapolis, MN @ Varsity Theater 8/4 St. Louis, MO [...]
Even if you aren't a Michael Jackson fan, it's hard to resist singing along to Billie Jean, isn't it? Especially the chorus. That is definitely some catchy stuff. So many musicians have covered the song, from Chris Cornell to Fall Out Boy's Patrick Stump, and I recently found a cover by the extremely talented Aloe [...]

Fall Out Boy frontman Patrick Stump 's long awaited solo album, Soul Punk , is set for release on October 18, 2011. Can't wait for the album release? For a little "Soul Punk" taste, "This City" ft. Lupe Fiasco is currently available on iTunes. You can also stream the track here on BandWeblogs.com . Patrick will also be touring from August 3 - September 3rd, and you'll be able to pre-order the album at every show. Tickets are [...]

Key Track: ATL to LA to Me and 365 The Story: Indie rock band The Stamps are former members of The Hush Sound who were a buzz act on Fueled By Ramen, selling nearly 200,000 records, touring with One Republic, Fallout Boy, and The All America Rejects. The Stamps flaunt their 602s influences taking cues from Abba, The Strokes, and Fleetwood Mac. Performances: The upcoming performances include Highline Ballroom in NYC on 7/22 and The [...]

Taking a nostalgic trip back to my salad days with some really old favorites along with some newer jams on this mix. Let go of your pretensions, roll your windows down and turn it up. It's a punk rock summer! NEW FOUND GLORY // BALLAD FOR THE LOST ROMANTICS TRANSIT // THE DOWNSIDES SAVES THE DAY // FREAKISH RELIENT K // THE ONLY THING WORSE THAN BEATING A DEAD HORSE IS BETTING ON ONE AUDIO KARATE // NINTENDO [...]
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We gotta another Rock (or in this case former Rock gone Pop) x Hip Hop crossover. Peep the Chicago homaging tune from the former Fall Out Boy frontman, Patrick Stump's long awaited solo album Soul Punk titled "This City" featuring fellow Chicago musician, rapper Lupe Fiasco. FOB fans may be a tad disappointed as Stump has strayed far away from his emo rock band roots into a pop singer/songwriter. Take a listen to the new tune below and also catch Stump's previous track "Explode" here .
Justin Timberlake's newest movie Bad Teacher was released in theaters this past weekend, scoring an impressive $31 million at the box-office . The success of his newest cinematic venture is just another nail in the coffin that was his music career. He's made it clear that "music is not my focus right now" , but when, JT, when?! As desperate as we are for Timberlake to step back in the studio (and not just for another Lonely Island digital short ), he isn't the only artist at the top of their game who [...]
Patrick Stump covers Kanye West's 'All of the Lights.'

Key Track: Winners and Cheaters Performances: This alternative/pop act have performed in Spain and the UK, sharing the stage with the likes of Fall Out Boy, New Found Glory, Linkin Park and Lost Prophets. They toured with New Found Glory on their last Spanish tour. Currently seeking manager and booking agent. Production: The album was produced by Romesh Dodangoda , who has worked with Funeral For A Friend, Motörhead, Kids In Glass Houses and Francesqa. Contact: band@dayofrising.com