7 More Bands Announced for Warped 2012

>> It's Warped Wednesday! Senses Fail, The Ghost Inside, After The Burial, Dead Sara, Echo Movement, It Boys!, and Mighty Mango have all been added to the 2012 Warped Tour line-up. More bands will be announced every Wednesday. You can see all of the artists announced so far below, or by visiting vanswarpedtour.com/bands.

• A Loss For Words
• After The Burial
• Bayside
• blessthefall
• Chelsea Grin
• Dead Sara
• Echo Movement
• Every Time I Die
• Funeral Party
• Hyro Da Hero
• I Fight Dragons
• Impending Doom
• It Boys!
• Living With Lions
• Lost In Society
• Machine Gun Kelly
• Man Overboard
  
• Memphis May Fire
• Mighty Mango
• Polar Bear Club
• Rise To Remain
• Senses Fail
• Sleeping With Sirens
• Stepdad
• Super Water Sympathy
• T. Mills
• The Ghost Inside
• The Silver Comet
• Title Fight
• Tomorrow's Bad Seeds
• Vampires Everywhere

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Bamboozle's Midnight Madness Announcements

*UPDATED 1/18/12 @ 12pm
>> Starting at midnight EST, 60 bands were announced as part of the line up for the 2012 Bamboozle Festival in Asbury Park, NJ. Bon Jovi, Foo Fighters, blink 182, Incubus, Mac Miller, and Skrillex had already been added to what is sure to be a phenomenal line up. Now you can see which bands are playing which of the three days of the Bamboozle Festival in the photo below. Three day wristbands for the festival are available now.



>> My friends in Patent Pending put together a video to show how thrilled they are to be a part of this year's Bamboozle. Check it out below!

Bands announced last night for Midnight Madness:

• Patent Pending
• The Maine
• Miss May I
• The Story So Far
• The Wonder Years
• Anti-Flag
• Woe, Is Me
• Comeback Kid
• We Came As Romans
• Texas In July
• DJ Pauly D
• Kreayshawn
• Like Moths To Flames
• Hot Water Music
• The Used
• Bayside
• Motion City Soundtrack
• The Receiving End Of Sirens
• Whitechapel
• Big Chocolate
• Stray From The Path
• Periphery
• Folly
• Hi-Rez
• Ballyhoo
• The Bouncing Souls
• He Is We
• Jimmy Eat World
• Aer
• Frames Janco
• Emmure
• Mike Posner
  

Happy 2012!

>> We're 17 days into the new year, and I have some explaining to do. I didn't post much of anything in December, and I've missed the first half of January. There's a list reasons for the lack of my usual enthusiasm over the past few months. As readers of this site, you have a right to know what's been going on lately.

>> In September, I started my first semester at NYU. I moved into Manhattan right near Washington Square Park and various great music venues. Everything I ever wanted was now in walking distance. From then on, my nights were spent at concerts, with friends, and of course, studying. I had to get used to the idea of balancing this increased amount of both work and potential distractions. If I don't go to shows, I don't have anything to write about. But it got to a point where I had to focus on my school work more than I'm used to. I did well in my classes, but in turn, my site was left without updates. Midterms were new to me, and between those, reading assignments, essays, and eventually finals, I had less time to dedicate to my writing.

>> Now that I have a semester under my belt, I plan on getting my act together. Instead of catching up on shows through Hulu, I'm going to spend my spare time wisely. I plan on making 2012 count. Expect plenty of tour dates and music videos as usual, but more importantly, my goal is to post more interviews, album reviews, and things of substance. I want to do more *real* writing and reporting other than just "Guess who's touring again! Here are the dates..."

>> Over the past few months, I really disappointed myself, and I'm sure some of you as well. Between the academics and even a couple of trips out-of-state, I had a lot to juggle. From here on out, I'm working on my consistency and posting things of true substance.

>> So here's to doing big things in 2012! Hopefully you guys will continue to watch (and help) my self-run website grow :)

XOXO,
Kate Russell

2012 Bamboozle Headliners Announced

>> The first details for the 2012 Bamboozle Festival have been announced! This year, the festival is going back to its roots and will take place in Asbury Park, NJ rather than at The Meadowlands in East Rutherford. The festival is also happening later than usual. Rather than the first weekend in May, The Bamboozle is set for May 18th - 20th.
>> Bon Jovi, Foo Fighters, and Blink 182 have been confirmed as the festival's headliners this year. Bamboozle's founder, John D, still has plenty of surprises in store. Here's a portion of his most recent tumblr post:

There is so much i would like to share with you about Bamboozle 2012. I’m just as anxious to tell you all, as you all are for me to tell you. But, fortunately, i’m a kid at heart and i have to have fun doing so. Clues, hints, challenges and team work all lie ahead for you in the next few months. I can not wait for you guys to see this final line up, i am so proud of the work Christian Mckinght, Nadine Dunn and the rest of my amazing team this year.
LET THE GAMES BEGIN!

>> Make sure you check out the 2011 Bamboozle Documentary if you haven't already. You can watch part one below, and parts two and three here.

The 2011 Bamboozle Festival: Episode 1 from The Bamboozle Festival on Vimeo.

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The 2011 Bamboozle Documentary

Free Music for The Holidays

>> 'Tis the season for sales and deals on some great music. Some artists are offering free songs, EPs, and the like. Some labels are releasing full length CDs for $0.99, or even letting fans name their own price on certain releases, with no minimum cost. What could be better than that?

>> For the 12 Days of Christmas, you can name your own price for any release from Meadowbrook Records. This includes EPs from Bellwether and State Lines, as well as two split EPs. Check out the selection here.


>> Punchline have released their 2011 Holiday Sampler as a free download through Bandcamp. This sampler includes a hysterical Christmas Rap, 2 other holiday themed songs, and a remix of the band's song "21 Forever." This sampler is certainly worth downloading. Get it for free here!


>> The wonderful people over at TDR Records are selling a bunch of albums for only $0.99! This includes the last few copies of a compilation as well as albums from Barely Blind, The Promise Hero, and more. Take advantage of that madness here.
> Also, you can pick your own price for Punchline's full length album, Delightfully Pleased, through the TDR Records merch store. The more you choose to pay, the more cool stuff you get, including handwritten lyrics, Punchline holiday cards, and more! Check out your options here.



>> Artist Vs. Poet - Naughty or Nice EP
http://www.theinterlude.com/excluisve-download-artist-vs-poet-naughty-or-nice-ep/


>> My friends over at The Jukebox have released an End of the Year Compilation featuring songs from NGHBRS, Jonas Sees In Color, Life After Liftoff, Carson, and more. You can download the compilation for free here.


>> In case you're not in the mood for Christmas music, here are some freebies you can listen to any time of the year!:

1. The Twees - http://thetwees.bandcamp.com/
2. Diamond - http://dmnd.bandcamp.com/album/dont-lose-your-cool
   

D.R.U.G.S. Announce Tour with Hit The Lights

>> Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows (D.R.U.G.S.) will be heading out on their first headlining tour in early 2012. Hit The Lights, Like Moths To Flames, and Sparks The Rescue make up the seemingly unusual combination of supporting bands on this tour. View the tour dates below the following message from D.R.U.G.S.:

"We're really excited to announce the FIRST headlining D.R.U.G.S. tour in Jan/Feb of 2012. On this tour we're excited because we get to play almost the entire self titled record, along with a handful of songs that we've never gotten the opportunity to play live before, including b-sides. Expect a crazy and energetic set, filled with all of the classic D.R.U.G.S. songs. Add in the possibly of a few surprises here and there... and know that this is NOT a concert you want to miss!

To add to the festivities Hit The Lights, Like Moths To Flames and Sparks The Rescue will be joining us. Check the TOUR DATES tab to see the dates and check back often as more are to be added soon.

Let's show the world D.R.U.G.S. means business is here to stay!!!

-Craig & The Boys."

Tour Dates:
Jan 20 – Columbus, OH – Newport Music Hall
Jan 21 – New York, NY – Highline Ballroom
Jan 22 – Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club
Jan 23 – Hartford, CT – Webster Theater
Jan 24 – Washington, DC – 930 Club
Jan 25 – Philadelphia, PA – Trocadero
Jan 27 – Charlotte, NC – Amo’s Southend
Jan 28 – Atlanta, GA – The Loft
Jan 30 – Orlando, FL – The Social
Feb 2 – Houston, TX – Fitzgerald’s
Feb 3 – Austin, TX – Emo’s East
Feb 4 – Dallas, TX – The Door @ The Prophet Bar
Feb 18 – Denver, CO – Marquis Theater
Feb 19 – Kansas City, MO – Beaumont Club
Feb 21 – St. Louis, MO – Firebird
Feb 22 – Minneapolis, MN – Varsity Theater
Feb 25 – Pontiac, MI – The Crofoot

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2012.