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How American Authors’ Dave Rublin Helped The Habits Create Their Latest Hit
The way Wolf Bradley met Andrew Macatrao sounds like the beginnings of a teen soap opera. They were 14 years old, studying at the San Pedro City Ballet School and competing for the same parts. The ballet school was owned by the former’s parents, making Bradley and Mactrao dance academy rivals. But this wasn’t Center Stage or Pretty Little Liars. The rivalry didn’t last forever. At 15, Bradley received a guitar for his birthday, and Macatrao already played drums. Like most teenagers, they were both “really bad” at their respective instruments, but that didn’t stop them from forming their first interestingly-named band. “We found common ground through music, and then became best friends ever since,” Bradley recalls over the phone, before diving into the origins of their first band’s name. “W...
American Authors Unveil Title Track From New EP, Counting Down, Ahead of Upcoming Twitch Appearance
American Authors, the New York-based indie rockers behind classic hits like “Best Day of My Life” recently announced a new five-track EP out later this month, but fans won’t have to wait two more weeks to get another taste of Counting Down (out Sept. 18 via Island). The catchy quartet have just released the EP’s title track, an ode to the feelings of loneliness and homesickness that can overcome artists while they’re on the road. “There are so many nights I fall asleep away from my loved ones and I just count down the days till I’m back home with them,” vocalist Zac Barnett says about the inspiration for the new song. “My girlfriend, my dog, my cats, my friends, my family. I’m so thankful to tour and play music for a living, but some days you just can’t help but get homesick.” Al...
Every Time I Die, American Authors, and Baker Grace Lead This Week’s Schedule for SPIN’s Untitled Twitch Stream
This week’s schedule for SPIN’s Untitled Twitch Stream might be the best (and most diverse) yet. Sure, last week was pretty cool with Hinder closing things out on Friday after shows from artists like M.A.G.S. and the Milwaukees — all of which you can still see on Twitch for now before they get moved to YouTube. We’re starting the week off in just a few hours with something we’ve never done before, as Keith Buckley from Every Time I Die will be giving out download codes and vinyls for the soundtrack of the brand new No Straight Roads. There’ll be at least a handful of each available, so don’t miss them this afternoon. From there, things will swap over to some more unforgettable live performances from artists like American Authors, Baker Grace, and more before hittin...
