by Sharon Gissy

On May 27th, Jonathan Jackson + Enation released their new video for "Revolution of the Heart," the first single off their new album Anthems for the Apocalypse, due out on their own label Hilasterion Records on July 14th. You can watch the video here through CMT.

Jonathan Jackson said of the song "it is the most anti-political, political song I've ever written" and "The deeper longing that I'm 'marching for' personally is a revolution of the heart." 

The band's 2014 release Radio Cinematic was praised by Rolling Stone, which said it is "filled with electric guitars, chest-beating vocals and swirling synths..." while Billboard said of the release "...it is contemporary, anthemic rock--Jackson proudly wears the influence of U2, Peter Gabriel, and Coldplay on his sleeve..." 

Known as one of the most creative independent bands in the music industry today, Jonathan Jackson + Enation will embark on a tour kicking off August 11th in Huntsville, AL and rolling through Chicago on August 13th at Lincoln Hall. A full list of tour dates is posted below.
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August 11, 2017 @ Furniture Factory Bar and Grill – Huntsville, AL
August 12, 2017 @ Diamond Pub Concert Hall – Louisville, KY
August 13, 2017 @ Lincoln Hall – Chicago, IL
August 18, 2017 @ Knuckleheads - Kansas City, MO
August 20, 2017 @ The Hi-Fi - Indianapolis, IN
September 30, 2017 @ Mercy Lounge - Nashville, TN

by Sharon Gissy

This year Riot Fest will offer an exclusive sneak peek of Don't Break Down, a Jawbreaker documentary 10 years in the making. The clip will take place in Chicago during the period where they were excited to record their popular album 24 Hour Revenge Therapy with Steve Albini. 

Don't Break Down tracks the journey of the beloved pop-punk band from inner band struggle, health issues, and the aftermath of signing to a major label to ceasing the band and reuniting in 2007 in a San Francisco recording studio. The documentary features interviews with Billie Joe Armstrong, Steve Albini, Jessica Hopper, Graham Elliot, Chris Shiflett, Josh Caterer and more. Jawbreaker is slated to perform at Riot Fest 2017, scheduled to take place September 15-17 in Chicago's Douglas Park. 

Link to trailer
Don’t Break Down was produced by Rocket Fuel Films and The September Club. Other credits are below: 
Directors - Tim Irwin & Keith Schieron (Film - We Jam Econo) 
Producer - Keith Schieron (Film - We Jam Econo) 
Co-Producer - Dan Didier (Band - The Promise Ring, Maritime) 
Editor - Erin Elders (Band - Maps and Atlases, Wedding Dress) 
Story Supervisor - Barry Poltermann (Film - American Movie, Collapse, The Pool, Raiders!) 
More information on the documentary