Apologizing is never easy. And on "A Choppy, Yet Sincere Apology," a tune off their fourth album, Underneath the Owl (out March 10, 2009), Austin, TX punks Riverboat Gamblers (No. 15 on SPIN's 25 Best Live Bands list) aren't making the process any easier -- but they sure as hell make it sound good.

From the release of their sophomore effort, Pretty.

With a chart-topping record and a supporting tour underway -- including a triumphant gig in New York -- Death Cab for Cutie frontman Ben Gibbard is certainly one busy man.

Minus the Bear's previous efforts seemed very dependent on all things plugged in, from the synthesizers that deepen their sound to the electric guitars through which the Seattle outfit builds their layered, detail-laden prog pop.

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.

As previously reported, pop-punk stars Paramore recorded a few new tunes for the film adaptation of the popular Twilight teen vampire novel series.