Taking Back Sunday, All-American Rejects Open U.S. Tour

The two bands treat Michigan State students to their distinct brands of emo and punk.
Taking Back Sunday / Photo by Greg Watermann

Tuesday night at Michigan State University, angsty rock fans with angular haircuts and all-black wardrobes stood alongside preppy Greek Row members to watch Taking Back Sunday and the All-American Rejects -- reps from the introspective and fun-lovin' poles of the emo genre, respectively -- kick off their joint U.S. tour.

The Best of Virgin Mobile Freefest

SPIN editors review the Maryland shindig, from Blink-182 and Weezer to Franz Ferdinand and Taking Back Sunday!
Mark Hoppus / Photos by Rebecca Smeyne

Blink-182, Weezer, Franz Ferdinand Play Free Festival!

Public Enemy, the National, Girl Talk, and many more will also perform at Virgin Mobile's "FreeFest." Click here for details!
Blink-182

Good news for penny pinchers: this year's installment of the Virgin Mobile Festival is completely free -- and the lineup kicks ass!

New Albums from Elvis Costello, Iggy Pop, and 5 More

Get SPIN's take on the best and worst releases of the week!
Elvis Costello

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Taking Back Sunday Announce New Album, Tour

"This record has an honesty and an urgency we haven't achieved before," says bassist Matt Rubano.
Taking Back Sunday

Grab a tissue and throat lozenge: Screamo stalwarts Taking Back Sunday are taking back the stage!

On June 2, the New York quintet will drop New Again, their fourth studio album and first since 2006's chart-smashing Louder Now.

Taking Back Sunday Recording New Album

For details on the record's release and its "more urgent" sound click here.
Taking Back Sunday / Photo by Ryan Russell

Two years after the release of their chart-smashing 2006 album Louder Now, New York melodic hardcore act Taking Back Sunday have returned to the studio and are hard at work on their yet-to-be titled follow-up, tentatively set to arrive in early 2009.

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