Rise Records continues its diverse signing spree over the past year which includes acts like Hot Water Music, the Early November, Daytrader and Cheap Girls. According to this entry, Make Do and Mend have joined the label and will begin recording their followup to End Measured Mile on February 20th, 2012. The band will be recording with producer Matt Bayles.

The critically acclaimed post-hardcore outfit released a new acoustic EP this week. just wrapped up a tour with Senses Fail and will provide support for some of Thursday's final shows.