We haven't played them on Life FM for a while, but we're sending thoughts and prayers to Superchick after hearing of the passing of their drummer, Chase Lovelace. Chase was diagnosed with a pretty rare form of cancer halfway through last year. Have a blast smashing drums in heaven, good sir.

Mike Mains & the Branches have a) fully funded their pledgemusic campaign to release a new album, b) released a new music video for 'Noises', c) started a tour with Relient K, Hellogoodbye, and William Beckett, or d) ALL OF THE ABOVE.

Hit the jump to see which option is right.

Abandon Kansas are set to release a fully self-funded (no Kickstarter even!) EP called A Midwest Story on June 1. Hit the jump to check out a brand new song, and to see a pretty raw video of the band spilling their heart for the new project and where they're at.

Their facebook says 'simple worship from Hutt City, New Zealand' but there's something more to these guys. Head to their bandcamp to download their EP for free and hit the jump for a sweet doco that takes you into the story of this great little worship band.

Surprise, surprise - I'm excited for something House of Heroes are doing. But this is seriously going to be an awesome thing. We're talking Beatles covers, remixes, acoustic edits, and the b-sides that didn't quite make the full albums... 19 in total. Pre-order it now - it's out April 30. Hit the jump for the full tracklist and to listen to "Choose Your Blade", one of the brand new tunes.

Mali Mali are set to release their debut full length album Gather 'round The Gooseclock in May, but are giving away their EP Brotherly for free from their bandcamp.

After The Silver Fox Project called it a day (and a pretty good day at that!!), Tom Hollow has gone solo and has just released his debut EP, My Only One. You can get the whole EP for "pay-what-you-like" at http://tomhollow.bandcamp.com/

From his bandcamp page:

It has been twelve years since I first picked up a guitar, yet I consider the Tom Hollow EP just the beginning of an exciting journey Christ has set me upon.

The new music video from the now trio Paramore is for the song Now! This is the debut tune from their new album of the same name.It may seem super violent initally with lots of crazy battle footage etc, but it does have a nice heartstrings moment at the end with a great little 'Love Wins' message. It does take a while to get over the lack of eyebrows in Hayleys new look though! Check it below...