We All Want Someone To Shout For — Ruler is the project of Seattle-based musician Matt Batey, best known for his work with both Rocky Votolato and Cataldo. Today is a special day for him as he officially released his debut album Winning Star Champion on Barsuk Records. To help celebra... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Ruler's main member Matt Batey has been in the Seattle indie rock scene for years, having played in both Cataldo and Rocky Votolato's band. His new album on Barsuk features members of Telekinesis, Cataldo, and Portugal. The Man. Continue re... more info

Chorus.fm — Rocky Votolato debuts a track from his upcoming live vinyl release. more info

Chorus.fm — Rocky Votolato has announced a 10-year anniversary vinyl release and tour for Makers. Aug-31 Spokane, WA The Bartlett Sep-01 Boise, ID Neurolux Sep-02 Provo, UT Velour Sep-03 Denver, CO Hi Dive Sep-06 Kansas City, MO The Riot Room Sep-07 Minneapolis,... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Last year, Rocky Votolato released his latest album Hospital Handshakes on No Sleep, and this year Barsuk will reissue his 2006 album Makers for its 10th anniversary. The reissue "marks the first time Barsuk has released the album on LP format, and t... more info

Chorus.fm — Rocky Votolato and Noah Gundersen have teamed up for a Live On Lacquer live 7″ release. The pressing is limited to 500 and up for sale now on Bandcamp. Live On Lacquer preserves music in a way that is timeless and genuine. Much like the way records... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by Andrew Sacher cool shirt, Rocky Rocky Votolato returned this year with the solid new album Hospital Handshakes and a split with Chuck Ragan. Now he's staying prolific and getting in the holiday spirit, with a nice acoustic-indie cover of... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — Paste recommended comics with culinary themes. An aggregated list of the top albums of 2015 so far. Read an excerpt from Etgar Keret's memoir The Seven Good Years. The Weepies reviewed Rocky Votolato's Hospital Handshakes album at The Talkhouse. The.... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Tickets for the five Titus Andronicus shows at Shea Stadium are on sale now. Tickets for the Jamie xx show at Terminal 5 go on sale today at noon. Tickets for the Rocky Votolato, Dave Hause and Chris Farren... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Rocky Votolato (photo by Amber Zbitnoff) Rocky Votolato released his full-band, rock-oriented eighth album Hospital Handshakes last week via No Sleep, and wrapped up his solo tour a few days later. Now he's announced a full-band tour in support of... more info