Seen It Live: The Wonder Years Perform "The Upsides"

>> The Wonder Years released their most recent album, The Upsides, in September through Hopeless Records. I named this my number one album from 2010, and for good reason. This album is the epitome of everything pop punk should be. Vocals that don't need to be perfect, honest lyrics anyone can relate to, plenty of energy and passion in every...

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More Bands Announced For 2011 Warped Tour

>> The Vans Warped Tour will announce 5 more bands from the 2011 line up on January 5th. 11 bands have been revealed so far, including The Wonder Years, Miss May I, Go Radio, and more. View the list of all eleven below, and be sure to check back on January 5th for the next announcement!Dance Gavin DanceThe Dangerous SummerEvery AvenueGo RadioGrieves...

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Full Line Up for The Bamboozle Festival

>> In case you missed it, the full line up was announced for the 2011 Bamboozle Festival. The Festival will take place between Friday April 29th and Sunday May 1st in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Lil Wayne, Motley Crue, Taking Back Sunday, and The Gaslight Anthem will headline with support from acts like Wiz Khalifa, A Day To Remember, Bruno...

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2011 Tour Dates: For The Foxes + This Condition

>> For The Foxes (@forthefoxesband) will be touring with This Condition (@thiscondition) and Floral Terrace (@floralterrace) in early 2011. Follow each of the bands, and @TwitTOUR2k11 on twitter for tour updates and giveaways. RSVP on Facebook for more information.Dates:1/14/11 @ Marlboro Rec Center - Marlboro, NJ1/15/11 @ Toquet Hall - Westport,...

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A Look Back: The Hardships of 2010

>> 2010 was truly an eventful year in the music industry. Good Charlotte finally released a new album, 14 year old girls couldn't stop talking about that Justin kid with the nice hair, Paramore made great advances in becoming a household name, Something Corporate played a reunion tour, and Ke$ha...

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Christmosh 2010 RESCHEDULED!

>> Every year, Club Loaded hosts a variety of holiday shows here on Long Island. Christmosh 2010 includes performances from Hit The Lights (12/18), Life As A Ghost (moved to 12/30; see bottom of this post), This Condition (12/28), & more. The Christmosh show scheduled for today has been postponed due to this "blizzard" we're having. >...

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Free Music for the Holidays!

>> 'Tis The Season for an overwhelming amount of Christmas songs! Whether it's the classic holiday tunes we've all grown up listening to, covers of those hits, or new original songs meant to make us laugh, this is the time of year that artists really embrace the holiday spirit. I've compiled a list of the free music offers I've seen in the...

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A Look Back: The Best of 2010

>> As the year comes to an end, it's only natural to look back and reflect. There were so many great releases this year in every genre, but some stuck out more than others. I listed my top 10 albums, top 5 EPs, and my favorite live performances from this past year. After reading my list, make...

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Go Radio to Release Full-Length Album in 2011

>> Go Radio announced that their upcoming full-length album titled Lucky Street will be released on March 1st, 2011. The band also revealed the album's artwork and tracklisting which can be seen below.Pre-order details coming soon!Track Listing:1. Lucky Street2. Any Other Heart3. Singing With The King4. Strength To Stay5. Swear It Like You Mean...

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RIP Finch (1999 - 2010)

>> After being together for about 11 years, Finch have announced their break up. The official statement from the band as well as the band's final two songs can be seen/streamed below. Dear Finch fans,...... ..Over the past two years we as a band have obsessed tirelessly trying to bring you the best record Finch has ever made. Blowing everything...

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Josh and Zac Farro Leave Paramore

>> According to an announcement posted on paramore.net earlier today, it has been confirmed that founding guitarist and drummer Josh and Zac Farro have left Paramore. The remaining members (frontwoman Hayley Williams, guitarist Taylor York and bassist Jeremy Davis) plan to keep the band going. Read the complete announcement below. ANNOUNCEMENT Posted...

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Get Hyped: The 2011 Alternative Press Tour

>> Dates have been announced for the fifth annual Alternative Press Tour. Black Veil Brides will headline the tour, featuring support from Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows (D.R.U.G.S.), I See Stars, VersaEmerge, and Conditions. Dates and a message from Alternative Press regarding ticket sales can be seen below.Pre-sale begins Jan 10 at noon...

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First Bands Announced For The 2011 Vans Warped Tour

>> Dance Gavin Dance, Every Avenue, Go Radio, We Came As Romans, and The Word Alive are the first 5 bands confirmed to play the 2011 Vans Warped Tour! Check out an announcement from the Vans Warped Tour Facebook Page:Next band announcement is coming on Wednesday and then a two week break for the Holidays until the next announcement on the 5th...

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Get Hyped: First Announcement from The Bamboozle

>> The Bamboozle is known for many things- Primarily the diversity in the festival's line-up, and the hints and secrecy surrounding that line-up. The first set of bands confirmed to play the festival was announced today, confirming some rumors while not addressing others.A Day to RememberA Loss for WordsAnimals as LeadersBorn of OsirisBoys Like...

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Get Hyped: The 2011 Glamour Kills Tour

>> Following the success of last year's run, the people over at Glamour Kills have booked another tour. The 2011 Glamour Kills Tour will run from February 23 through April 9th, ending in Fort Wayne, IN. This will be The Ready Set's first headlining tour, and will feature support from Allstar Weekend, The Downtown Fiction, and We Are The In...

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Rooney Announce the Not In My House Tour

>> Rooney will be touring the US this February with Eisely & The Chapin Sisters. Watch the band's video announcement below.> Tickets are now available at www.rooneytix.com and each purchase will be accompanied by a a free, exclusive, digital only, Christmas EP of three cover songs: "Merry Christmas (War is Over)," "Last Christmas" and...

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Free Music: Cyber Monday Edition

>> Lately I've noticed that a bunch of great music has been made available for free. Some are only available if you post a tweet about it, and others are only available for the remainder of today - Cyber Monday. Since each of the following free music offers expires at a different time, I suggest taking advantage of every one as soon as possible...

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Tour Dates: 30 Seconds To Mars

>> 30 Seconds To Mars have announced dates for their headlining tour, set to take place between January 11 and February 5, 2011. Dates can be seen below, and you can get more information by clicking here.Dates:Jan 11, 2011 - San Diego, CA @ House of BluesJan 12, 2011 - ...

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Celebrate the Holidays With The Wonder Years

>> Hey, It's The Holidays... Why not celebrate with The Wonder Years? The band has announced that they will be performing their album The Upsides in its entirety at a string of shows in December, accompanied by Veara and A Loss For Words.Dates:12/15/10 - Trumbull, CT @ Heirloom Art Center (Tickets)12/16/10 - Wilmington, DE @ Harmony Grange (Tickets)12/17/10...

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New Videos From Paramore

>> Paramore have posted a bunch of videos this month, including a music video for their latest single "Playing God." You can watch that video and two others below.> Official Music Video for "Playing God":> Behind the scenes look at the making of the official "Playing God" video:> A video of Paramore covering "My Hero" by the Foo Fighters...

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Tour Dates: The 2011 Vans Warped Tour

>> Dates for the 2011 Vans Warped Tour were announced today through Alternative Press and the Warped Tour Website. Click here to pre-order tickets for the tour. You can view info on the limited Holiday package as well as the tour dates below. Warped Tour package (on sale 10 a.m. today to Dec. 10)$45 Holiday Package: Includes festival ticket...

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Tour Dates: Mayhem Festival 2011

>> Alternative Press has revealed the dates for the 2011 Mayhem Festival. Pre-order Mayhem tickets here, and check out a message from the Mayhem Fest website below.While the 2011 bands won't be announced until January, here's your first chance to stake your claim on 2011 tickets as we're announcing...

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Holiday EP from The Ready Set

>> The Ready Set announced that they will release a holiday EP, titled 'Regifted' on November 30. Click here to pre-order the EP on iTunes.Tracklisting:1. "Wishlist" a brand new TRS original2. Cover of Paul McCartney's xmas song "Wonderful Christmastime"3. An acoustic version of "More Than Alive"+ digital booklet.> Jordan also had this...

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Behind The Scenes Video from Rocky Loves Emily

>> Rocky Loves Emily have posted a behind the scenes clip from the set of their “Clueless” music video which is set to debut online next week, along with their Tooth & Nail Records debut EP American Dream (out Nov 22). You can view this clip below. Get Connected with Rocky Loves Emily: http://rockylovesemily.net/ |...

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The Dead Masquerade Tour featuring Escape The Fate

>> Escape The Fate have announced dates for The Dead Masquerade Tour. The tour will run through North America in early 2011 with support from Alesana, Motionless in White, Get Scared and Drive A. The tour will commemorate the return of bassist Max Green, who entered rehab on Nov. 12.Dates: 1/20/11 - Tucson, AZ @ Rialto Theater1/21/11 - Tempe,...

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