Monday, February 28, 2011

New EP From You, Me, and Everyone We Know

>> It has been announced that Topshelf Records will release a new EP from You, Me And Everyone We Know in the spring. The band just finished recording the EP in Chicago, IL.

>> The EP will be titled "Things Are Really Weird Right Now" and will be released on May 3rd through Topshelf Records as a 7 inch, limited edition CD, and in digital formats. You can view the tracklisting for the upcoming EP below:
  • Things Are Really Weird Right Now
  • Some Things Don't Wash Out (Second Rinse)
  • There Was A Thump, Then Another
  • Sad Bastard Music
>> The 7 inch will feature three of the new tracks while the CD and Digital releases will feature all 4 tracks.


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New Album from Go Radio - Available Tomorrow!

>> Pre-order Lucky Street, the new album from Go Radio! There are several different packages available, don’t miss out! The album will be available online & in stores tomorrow for those of you who don't feel like taking advantage of the sweet pre-order opportunities. :)


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Wednesday, February 16, 2011

More Bands Announced For The 2011 Bamboozle Festival

>> Several artists have been added to the line-up for all three days of the 2011 Bamboozle Festival, taking place on April 29 through May 1, 2011. The Festival will be held at the Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Expect another announcement on February 24th at 8pm!

> Friday April 29, 2011: features performances from 30 Seconds To Mars, Wiz Khalifa, 2am Club, Chiddy Bang, Emarosa, Forever The Sickest Kids, Mayday Parade, Motionless In White, Ryan Cabrera, Sam Adams, Travie McCoy, We The Kings, & many more.

> Saturday April 30, 2011: features performances from Taking Back Sunday, The Gaslight Anthem, A Loss For Words, Anberlin, Breathe Carolina, Forever The Sickest Kids, Gatsby's American Dream, New Found Glory, Streetlight Manifesto, Waka Flocka Flame, You Me and Everyone We Know, and many more.

> Sunday May 1, 2011: features performances from Lil' Wayne, Motley Crue, Black Veil Brides, Conditions, Further Seems Forever, I See Stars, Man Overboard, The Ready Set, Runner Runner, Senses Fail, Valencia, & many more.

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8 More Bands Added To Warped Tour 2011 Line Up

>> It's another Warped Wednesday! 8 new bands have been added to the 2011 Vans Warped Tour line up. Shut Up And Deal, Freshman 15, illScarlett, It Boys!, Larry And His Flask, Terrible Things, The Black Pacific, & The BOTS are the most recent additions. The full list of bands announced so far can be seen below.


  • Abandon All Ships
  • The Acadia Strain
  • The Aggrolites
  • Big B
  • The Black Pacific
  • Blacklist Royals
  • Big D And The Kids Table
  • The BOTS
  • Dance Gavin Dance
  • The Dance Party
  • The Dangerous Summer
  • Enter Shikari
  • Every Avenue
  • The Exposed
  • Family Force Five
  • Foxy Shazam
  • Freshman 15
  • Go Radio
  • Grieves With Budo
  • Hellogoodbye
  • I Set My Friends On Fire
  • illScarlett
  • It Boys!
  • Larry And His Flask
  • Lionize
  • Lucero
  • MC Lars with Weerd Science
  • Middle Class Rut
  • Miss May I
  • Moving Mountains
  • New Years Day
  • Of Mice & Men
  • Passafire
  • Peelander-Z
  • Places And Numbers
  • The Ready Set
  • Relient K
  • River City Extension
  • Set Your Goals
  • Sharks
  • Shut Up And Deal
  • Simple Plan
  • A Skylit Drive
  • Stephen Jerzak
  • Terrible Things
  • There For Tomorrow
  • We Came As Romans
  • Winds Of Plague
  • Woe, Is Me
  • The Wonder Years
  • The Word Alive
  • Unwritten Law
  • Yelawolf
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Monday, February 14, 2011

Happy Valentine's Day!

>> With only about 30 minutes left until it is officially February 15th, take a look at some of the ways artists decided to celebrate this holiday :)

>> Ever wonder what some of your favorite artists listen to on Valentine's Day? You can finally find out! Members from bands such as The Academy Is..., Black Cards, D.R.U.G.S., Valencia, & more have posted their V-Day playlists on FriendsOrEnemies.com . Check out the full list here!

>> Owl City covered "Enchanted" by Taylor Swift. You can listen to the cover, and read Adam's message to Taylor by clicking here.

>> Barely Blind posted a video for their song "Love! (Isn't Everything)" today. You can watch this video below. Also, be sure to sign up for the band's mailing list to download the song for free!



>> The Ready Set have released a new video for their hit single, "Love Like Woe", which you can watch below.

>> For The Foxes posted a video for their song "Some Things" from the Love Is Hopeless compilation. Watch the video below, and check out the compilation here!


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Tour Dates: 2011 Take Action Tour

>> The full line-up and list of tour dates have been announced for the 2011 Take Action Tour! The tour, which raises funds and awareness for various non-profit organizations, will benefit Sex, Etc for its 10th anniversary. Silverstein and Bayside will co-headline this tour, featuring support from Polar Bear Club, The Swellers and Texas In July. Ten percent of the cost of each ticket sold is donated to Sex, Etc. and Sub City 501c3 non-profits. Pre-sale tickets go on sale today at: http://tixx1.artistarena.com/takeactiontour/.

Hot Topic presents: the 2011 Take Action Tour
Dates:
4/22/11 - Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club
4/23/11 - Philadelphia, PA @ The Electric Factory
4/25/11 - Baltimore, MD @ Rams Head Live
4/26/11 - Raleigh, NC @ Lincoln Theatre
4/28/11 - Atlanta,GA @ Center Stage
4/29/11 - Orlando, FL @ Club at Firestone
4/30/11 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution
5/1/11 - St. Petersburg, FL @ State Theatre
5/2/11 - Pensacola, FL @ Phinea’s Phogg’s @ Seville Quarter
5/4/11 - Houston, TX @ Fitzgerald’s
5/5/11 - San Antonio, TX @ White Rabbit
5/6/11 - Dallas, TX @ Trees
5/7/11 - Tulsa, OK @ Cain’s Ballroom
5/9/11 - Mesa, AZ @ Nile Theatre
5/10/11 - Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues
5/11/11 - San Diego, CA @ Soma
5/12/11 - West Hollywood, CA @ House of Blues
5/14/11 - Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades
5/15/11 - Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre
5/16/11 - Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
5/18/11 - Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex
5/19/11 - Denver, CO @ The Summit Music Hall
5/20/11 - Omaha, NE @ Slowdown
5/21/11 - Des Moines, IA @ People’s Court
5/22/11 - Chicago, IL @ Metro
5/24/11 - Covington, KY @ Madison Theatre
5/25/11 - Pontiac, MI @ The Crofoot Ballroom
5/26/11 - Pittsburg, PA @ Altar Bar
5/27/11 - Buffalo, NY @ Infinity Hall
5/28/11 - New York, NY @ Best Buy Theatre

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hottopic.com
takeactiontour.com
baysidebayside.com
silversteinmusic.com
theswellers.com
myspace.com/polarbearclub
myspace.com/texasinjuly

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Sunday, February 13, 2011

Emery to Release New Album in March

>> Emery have announced details for their upcoming album, titled We Do What We Want, which will be released March 29 through Tooth & Nail. You can pre-order the album in a variety of different bundles here. Check out the tracklisting and album artwork below.


Tracklisting:
  1. The Cheval Glass
  2. Scissors
  3. The Anchors
  4. The Curse of Perfect Days
  5. You Wanted it
  6. I’m Not Here For Rage I’m Here…
  7. Daddy’s Little Peach
  8. Addicted to Bad Decisions
  9. I Never Got To See The West Coast
  10. Fix Me

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Wednesday, February 9, 2011

6 More Bands Added To 2011 Warped Tour Line Up

>> For this week's Warped Wednesday, 7 new bands have been added to the 2011 Vans Warped Tour line up. A Skylit Drive, Big B, Moving Mountains, New Years Day, Passafire, & Places And Numbers are the most recent additions. The full list of bands announced so far can be seen below.
  • Abandon All Ships
  • The Acadia Strain
  • The Aggrolites
  • Big B
  • Blacklist Royals
  • Big D And The Kids Table
  • Dance Gavin Dance
  • The Dance Party
  • The Dangerous Summer
  • Enter Shikari
  • Every Avenue
  • The Exposed
  • Family Force Five
  • Foxy Shazam
  • Go Radio
  • Grieves With Budo
  • Hellogoodbye
  • I Set My Friends On Fire
  • Lionize
  • Lucero
  • MC Lars with Weerd Science
  • Middle Class Rut
  • Miss May I
  • Moving Mountains
  • New Years Day
  • Of Mice & Men
  • Passafire
  • Peelander-Z
  • Places And Numbers
  • The Ready Set
  • Relient K (Click here to see their video announcement!)
  • River City Extension
  • Set Your Goals
  • Sharks
  • Simple Plan
  • A Skylit Drive
  • Stephen Jerzak
  • There For Tomorrow
  • We Came As Romans
  • Winds Of Plague
  • Woe, Is Me
  • The Wonder Years
  • The Word Alive
  • Unwritten Law
  • Yelawolf
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Sunday, February 6, 2011

New Tour Dates & More from Cage The Elephant

>> Cage The Elephant have announced a string of tour dates. You can view the dates below, or visit the Tour Section of the band's website for more information.

Dates:
2/19/11 - Las Vegas, NV - The Cosmopolitan (SOLD OUT)
2/21/11 - Boulder, CO - Boulder Theater
2/23/11 - Kansas City, MO - Beaumont Club
2/24/11 - St Louis, MO - The Pageant
2/25/11 - Indianapolis, IN - Vogue
2/27/11 - Chicago, IL - Vic Theatre (SOLD OUT)
3/2/11 - Chicago IL, - Vic Theater
3/31/11 - Cincinnati, OH - Bogart's*
4/1/11 - Louisville, KY - Headliners*
4/2/11 - Chattanooga, TN - Rhythm & Brews*
4/5/11 - Knoxville, TN - Valarium*
4/6/11 - Little Rock, AR - Rev Room*
4/8/11 - Fayetteville, AR - George's Majestic Lounge*
4/9/11 - Columbia, MO - Blue Note*
4/14/11 - Mesa, AZ - the Mesa Amphitheatre
4/16/11 - Indio, CA - Coachella (SOLD OUT)
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*Tickets on sale Friday, 2/4.


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Saturday, February 5, 2011

Interview: NGHBRS

>> Finding out that I couldn't attend Envy On The Coast's farewell show was a fairly devastating experience. Naturally, I distracted myself by looking up the opening acts that I should have been seeing that night. One of those acts was NGHBRS. The band's name, pronounced "neighbors", was the first thing that caught my attention, but their solid rock sound really held my focus. A few months and emails later, the band answered some questions about who they are, what they've done so far, and where they plan on going from here. Just based on their 6-song EP, NGHBRS definitely has the potential to fill the hole that Envy left in our hearts. This band has accomplished a lot in the time they've been together, and I have a feeling that the best has yet to come.

Introduce yourselves.
Jordan - 22, Drums
Ian - 21, Vox/Keys
Eric - 23, Bass
Tommy - 21, Guitar

How has being from Long Island affected your band?
We have seen the scene go through its ups and downs, genre changes, and overall feel. Naturally from being from Long Island, we’ve been exposed to a lot of different bands. I think we took a little from all the bands, and all the different styles that the Island has produced.

What makes your music stand out from the other bands out there?
I think a lot of bands coming out of the Island right now are imitations of each other, or imitations of bands that are “popular” right now. We strive to break away from things that are being done. We put a lot of passion and energy into the art we create. We’re constantly writing and coming up with riffs and jams. We always try to keep it fresh and create a vibe that feels good.

Who named the band? Is there any specific reason you chose to spell it the way you do?
“Neighbors” was actually the name of one of the first songs we wrote as a band. When it was time to choose a name, Neighbors was one of the first names that were brought up. Ian was the biggest advocator of the name, and after a month of persistence, he convinced us to go with it. We spell it without vowels (NGHBRS) because it distinguishes us from the normal way the word is used. When you see “Neighbors,” you think of borrowing sugar from the lady who lives next door. When you see “NGHBRS,” you think of us… hopefully!

How long has the band been together?
NGHBRS has been together for just around a year now.

What is your favorite part about being in this band?
The best part of being in this band is having the opportunity to play music with incredible musicians night after night. We get a lot of joy of simply jamming with each other and creating tunes.

Do you have any shows coming up?
-February 8th, at Bowery Electric in NYC.
-Feb 11th, Springfield College, MA.
-Feb 19th, Rogue Studios, Hicksville NY.
A bunch more shows are in the works, but we cannot announce them until they’re confirmed.

What is your biggest accomplishment so far as a band?
Our biggest accomplishment so far would probably be opening a sold out show at Irving Plaza, for Envy on the Coast’s farewell. We played to about 1,000 people and it was only the 7th show we’ve ever played together! But we played our hearts out, and made a lot of fans that have been sticking with us since that day. We are very grateful for that opportunity.

What are some of the problems you have faced along the way?
It’s extremely difficult to be an independent band because of all the bullshit and politics that goes on behind the scenes. There were several times where we busted our ass, sold tickets, and promoted the hell out of a show- and then found out the night before that the show has been cancelled. These are things that are out of our control, and it’s important to not let them affect you. Whenever something like that happens, we curse our luck for about 10 minutes... Then we decide to suck it up and move forward.

What do you hope to accomplish in 2011?
We hope to keep writing and bringing new ideas to the band. But on the top of the list, we want to tour. We want to get out there and show our band to the world.

How can fans get in touch with you, or hear your music?
We make sure to answer every comment a fan leaves on our facebook page at www.facebook.com/nghbrs or they can e-mail us over at nghbrs@gmail.com

Is there anything else you would like to say?
Download our EP “Hellomind” on iTunes and spread the word about our band!


Fan Submissions:

What was the inspiration behind your album artwork for Hellomind? (via Paul M.)
When we started the band, we wanted to have some kind of logo that could represent our band. We all agreed that elephants are awesome, so we just went with it! We wanted to keep the artwork plain and simple for the first EP, and our dudes at South Shore Customs took our vision and made it their own.

If you were stuck on a deserted island, what three things would you bring with you? (via Mike R.)
  1. Peanut butter
  2. Beautiful women
  3. A titanium spork
How would you spend your time if you weren't in this band? (via Pete L.)
We would probably be living normal lives, focusing on getting real jobs, and wishing we still played in a band…

What do you think sets your music apart from other local bands? (via Amy N.)
As we stated earlier in the interview, we take a lot of pride in being out of the box. I think our passion, raw energy, and intense live show is what sets us apart.


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Friday, February 4, 2011

New EP From Mayday Parade

>> Mayday Parade are currently in the studio! Their upcoming EP, titled Valdosta, will be released March 8th, 2011. You can view the artwork below.

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Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Tour Dates: Sgt. Schleppers “Who Needs Hearts” Club Band Tour

>> Be sure to catch the Sgt. Schleppers “Who Needs Hearts” Club Band Tour, featuring Travie McCoy, Black Cards and Bad Rabbits this March!

Dates:
3/17/11 - Toronto, ON @ Opera House
3/18/11 - Montreal, QC @ Le National
3/19/11 - Philadelphia, PA @ Theatre of Living Arts
3/20/11 - Towson, MD @ Recher Theatre
3/22/11 - Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club
3/23/11 - New York, NY @ Gramercy Theatre
3/24/11 - Cleveland, OH @ Peabody’s
3/25/11 - Chicago, IL @ Metro
3/26/11 - Saint Paul, MN @ Station 4
3/27/11 - Lawrence, KS @ Granada Theater
3/28/11 - Denver, CO @ The Summit Music Hall
3/30/11 - Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey Theatre
3/31/11 - San Francisco, CA @ Slim’s
4/1/11 - Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades
4/2/11 - Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre
4/3/11 - Seattle WA @ El Corazon


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Tour Dates: 2011 American Tour

>> Dates for the 2011 American Tour featuring The Dangerous Summer have been announced! The tour will also feature support from Sparks The Rescue, The Graduate, and The Scenic.
Dates can be seen following a message from Sparks The Rescue:
Hey Everybody!

We are beyond stoked to announce our upcoming spring tour with our friends in The Dangerous Summer, The Graduate and The Scenic. It's been a while since we hit the road because we have been working very hard on finishing our new album (details coming soon!). We will be doing a full US tour with these guys and hitting lots of cities we haven't seen since Warped Tour so it would mean the world if you all came and hung out with us. We will be announcing more dates and some fun contests regarding this tour in the near future as well, so keep your ears & eyes open! Can't wait to see you all. love you

<3> Sparks

The Dangerous Summer w/ Sparks The Rescue, The Graduate, & The Scenic:
3.15.11 - New York, NY @ The Studio at Webster Hall
3.17.11 - Allentown, PA @ Crocodile Rock
3.19.11 - South Hackensack, NJ @ School of Rock
3.20.11 - Philadelphia, PA @ The Barbary
3.22.11 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Smiling Moose
3.23.11 - Akron, OH @ Musica
3.24.11 - Grand Rapids, MI @ Mxtp
3.27.11 - Madison, WI @ The Loft
3.30.11 - Sioux Falls, SD @ Latitude 44
3.31.11 - Omaha, NE @ Sokol Underground
4.06.11 - Bend, OR @ Poet House
4.07.11 - Walnut Creek, CA @ Red House
4.08.11 - Bakersfield, CA @ Jerry's Pizza
4.17.11 - Oklahoma City, OK @ The Conservatory
4.20.11 - Nashville, TN @ The End
4.26.11 - West Columbia, SC @ New Brookland Tavern
4.28.11 - Harrisonburg, VA @ The Blue Nile


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7 More Bands Added To Warped Tour 2011 Line Up

>> It's another Warped Wednesday! This week, 7 new bands have been added to the 2011 Vans Warped Tour line up. The Acadia Strain, Middle Class Rut, Peelanderz, Relient K, River City Extension, Stephen Jerzak, & There For Tomorrow are the most recent additions. The full list of bands announced so far can be seen below.
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Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Interview: Kelsey

>> It all started at the 2008 Bamboozle Festival. One of the CD samplers I picked up that day included a great rock song called "Wrapped Around Your Finger" by Kelsey Merritt. I couldn't find more by this artist, and I eventually gave up. A few months later, I got a friend request from Kelsey and The Chaos on MySpace. I went to check out the band, and I heard a familiar song called "Wrapped Around Your Finger". After starting a correspondence and inadvertently running into each other at the 2009 Vans Warped Tour, I was glad to say that I had another talented artist on my side. Since then, Kelsey has left the 'Chaos' behind to make music on her own, and she has big plans for her future.

Introduce yourself.
Kelsey. 22 years young. I am from Marco Island, FL.. Currently live in NYC. I'm Obsessed with coffee and cute dresses.

What kind of music did you grow up listening to?
Led Zeppelin, The Beach Boys, Andy Williams, Frank Sinatra. Dr. Dre. Snoop Dogg. The Cars.

What made you decide to start making music?
Listening to my favorite songs and wanting to create something that people could listen to and love.

How did your experience as Kelsey and the Chaos help you grow as an artist?
I made mistakes that I learned from. I figured out a lot about how to deal with people. I also learned a lot about the business. I honed my skills as a stage performer, songwriter and musician.

How did your collaboration with Tru Fam come about?
I met these guys more or less on the internet! How's that for technology? I asked them to be a part of the project and we started making music!

Can we expect any other collaborations in the future?
Plenty more. This is something I want to do a lot more of now that I am a solo artist.

What's different about making music on your own, without the 'Chaos'?
It's a lot different. Its easier and harder all at the same time. Easier because I get to make all of my own decisions and trust my own instincts. However, without my band mates, it's a little more lonely!

What are some of the problems you have faced so far as an artist?
Just trying to figure out who I am as an artist. With genres/styles and types of popular music changing with the wind... it can be hard to figure out who you want to be and what you want to represent.

What motivates you to keep going when times get tough?
The future. I believe that only the strong survive. I keep motivated by knowing that hard work combined with perseverance and discipline ALWAYS pays off. Or so my parents say! I try to stay in the moment... the here and now. It is all we really have!

What else do you have planned for 2011?
I'm going to write a record and create a show that I can be proud to put my stamp on. I'm going to take my show on the road and have a reunion with my fans and fans of Kelsey and the Chaos. It will be SO good to see ya'll again.

Is there anything else you would like to say?
I love The Music Obsession and I want to marry Jared Leto. Thanks


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