The Music Obsession: January 2011

Sunday, January 30, 2011

Album Review: "I Know Who My Friends Are" by Christopher John

>> On February 26th, 2011, Christopher John will be releasing his first EP under his own name. Although this latest project is his way of making music on his own, Chris acknowledges every person that has ever supported him through the title (and title track) of the EP - I Know Who My Friends Are. Through this EP, Chris gets back to his acoustic...

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Saturday, January 29, 2011

Half A Decade of Downtown Records

>> Downtown Records is 5 years old! To celebrate, Downtown is bringing our artists together for two unbelievable shows. Tickets go on sale tomorrow and Saturday. Learn more about each artist pick up tickets here: Webster Hall - Friday, March 4 (featuring A-Trak, White Denim, & more) Terminal 5 - Saturday, March 5 (featuring Miike Snow,...

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Tour Dates: The Manscout Jamboree ft. The Wonder Years, Fireworks, & more

>> Fireworks will be co-headlining The Manscout Jamboree Tour with The Wonder Years this spring. The tour features support from Such Gold, Make Do And Mend, and Living with Lions.Dates:04/08/11 - Lansing, MI @ The Loft (www.fusionshows.com)04/10/11 - Covington, KY @ Mad Hatter (www.cincyticket.com)04/12/11 - Dekalb, IL @ The House Café (www.yourticketstand.com)04/13/11...

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New EP From The Blue Pages

>> The Blue Pages will release a new 5-song EP, titled “Anthropology,” on February 1st, 2011. The album will be available for digital download through Bandcamp. >> Anthropology has more of a true rock sound than the band's previous album, which lead singer Zac Barnett attributes to the band’s relocation: “The new EP was very much...

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Thursday, January 27, 2011

Local Spotlight: Patent Pending

>> For those that haven't been properly introduced to the band, Patent Pending is a great pop-punk band from Long Island, NY. The band is made up of 5 members, and is surrounded by one of the biggest, most supportive families I've ever encountered. This 'family' consists of singer Joe Ragosta's brothers (also musicians), close friends of the...

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Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Matt Nistler: Journalist At Large

>> Picking up writing skills “on the job” and gaining support from his superiors, Matthew Nister worked his way up from a layout designer of a college newspaper to the founder of TheSoundAlarm.com. >> Matt Nistler graduated from Bemidji State University in Northern Minnesota with a...

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'Love Is Hopeless' Compilation From Hopeless Records

>> Hopeless Records will be releasing a special digital compilation for Valentine's Day, titled Love Is Hopeless. The CD features songs from The Dangerous Summer, Anarbor, We Are The In Crowd, & more. You can pre-order the compilation here. If you order now, your digital download will arrive via email on or before February 8th.Track listing:"Some...

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Video Killed The Radio Star: 1/26/11

>> Patrick Stump (ex Fall Out Boy) posted a video for his cover of "Green Light" by John Legend and Andre 3000.>> Lights recently did an acoustic performance of “February Air” for On-Airstreaming. Watch it by clicking here.>> Alex Goot posted a cover of "Hold It Against Me," the new song by Britney Spears. If you like it, pick it...

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11 More Bands Announced For 2011 Warped Tour

>> In the past 2 weeks, 11 more bands have been added to the line up for this year's Vans Warped Tour. Blacklist Royals, Hellogoodbye, Lionize, Set Your Goals, Unwritten Law, & Yelawolf are some of the most recent additions. The full list of bands announced so far can be seen below. Abandon All Ships The Aggrolites Blacklist Royals Big...

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RIP Set In Color

>> According to the tweet pictured below, Set In Color has officially split up. The band posted the following explanation on Facebook: Trey decided he wasn't happy in the band so he decided to leave the band....whether or not the other 3 of us will continue or not is still up in the air. -chris. ...

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Thursday, January 20, 2011

Throwback Thursday - 1/20/11

>> "Rich Girl" by Hall & Oates> From the album Bigger Than Both of Us, released in 1976.>This song is truly a classic that has inspired many of today's artists. Susanne Gerry recently released a really sweet acoustic cover of the song, which you can listen to & download for FREE....

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Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Interview: Carson

>> With only days remaining before the band enters the studio, Carson took the time out to answer some questions. They have a lot of big plans, but they don't take themselves too seriously. They're dedicated to doing what they love - making music, and they're not letting anything stand in their way.Carson is...Taisha Bethea (19) - vocalsPeter...

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Sunday, January 16, 2011

Video Killed The Radio Star - 1/16/11

>> Two Door Cinema Club recently released a new video for their song "What You Know."Two Door Cinema Club - New Music - More Music Videos>> Watch A Day To Remember's performance of "All I Want" on Jimmy Kimmel Live below, or by clicking here.>> VersaEmerge debuted their live video...

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Tour Dates: Good Charlotte + Forever The Sickest Kids

>> Good Charlotte have announced details of their US headlining tour featuring Forever The Sickest Kids and This Century. Watch Good Charlotte's video announcement, then view the dates below.We are pleased to announce our US Headlining tour this March with our very good friends Forever the Sickest Kids and This Century! We're so excited to...

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Tour Dates: Ice Nine Kills

>> Ice Nine Kills have announced a set of tour dates. Visit facebook.com/IceNineKills for more information.Dates:1/21/11 @ Minnehans - Lakeville NY1/22/11 @ Haunt - Ithaca, NY2/5/11 @ Dubland - Rochester, NY2/11/11 @ Champ - Lemoyne, PA2/12/11 @ ClubEuropa - Brooklyn, NY2/17/11 @ Valentines - Albany, NY2/18/11 @ Rockos - Manchester, NH2/19/11...

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The Working Group Presents: The Love Is All Around Us Tour

>> The Working Group music management agency is proud to present its first tour. The Love Is All Around Us Tour will be headlined by The Scene Aesthetic with support from He Is We, Carter Hulsey, Plug In Stereo & special guests. The tour kicks off on February 16th in Omaha, NE and will end up in Seattle, WA on March 22nd.Dates:02/16/11 -...

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Tour Update: Giants At Large

>> Ever wonder what it's like to be on tour? I recently spoke to Brian Thomann, bassist of Giants At Large, about his experiences on the band's current tour. Giants At Large are about halfway through their tour, and they already have plenty of stories to tell.What did you expect your first tour to be like? I expected it to be like every tour...

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Friday, January 14, 2011

Atreyu Announce Hiatus

>> Through a series of updates on the band's twitter account, Atreyu announced that they will be going on hiatus for the first time in eleven years of being a band. The band is breaking up, but they will stop touring and writing music in the immediate future. See what the band had to say about the hiatus below: Hey all.u have asked, so here...

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Wednesday, January 12, 2011

10 More Bands Announced For 2011 Warped Tour

>> An additional 10 bands were added to the line up for this year's Vans Warped Tour. The Aggrolites, Big D And The Kids Table, Enter Shikari, Family Force Five, Of Mice & Men, The Ready Set, & Simple Plan are some of the most recent additions. The full list of bands announced so far...

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Sunday, January 9, 2011

UK Tour Dates: A Day To Remember + Pierce The Veil

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Tour Dates: Handguns + Forever Came Calling

>> Handguns will be playing a string of shows this month with Forever Came Calling and Broadside.1/16/11 @ Skate High in VA Beach1/17/11 @ House Show in Roanoke, VA1/19/11 @ Hinshaw Methodist Church in Greensboro, NC1/20/11 @ Island Bar and Grill in Myrtle Beach, SC1/21/11 @ Swayzes in Marietta, GAGet Connected with Handguns:dontbiteyourtongue.tumblr.comhandguns.bandcamp.comtwitter.com/handxgunsmyspace.com/handxgunsfacebook.com/handgunspayoutube.com/handxgunzMerch...

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Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Tour Dates: A Rocket To The Moon + Anarbor, Valencia & more

>> Dates have been announced for A Rocket To The Moon's first headlining tour. The On Your Side Tour features support from Anarbor, Valencia, Runner Runner and Go Radio. A limited number of pre-sale tickets will be available starting January 10th exclusively through ARocketToTheMoon.net. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on January...

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Saturday, January 1, 2011

UK Tour Dates: Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows

>> Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows (D.R.U.G.S.) have announced they will be going on tour in the UK this spring. Rise From The Ashes Tour will begin on March 4 and run through March 10. Ticket details will be announced soon.Dates:3/04/11 - Manchester @ Roadhouse3/05/11 - Leeds @ Cockpit3/06/11 - Glasgow @ Cathouse3/07/11 - Newcastle @ Academy...

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Haste The Day Farewell Tour featuring Mychildren Mybride

>> Haste The Day announced details of their upcoming farewell tour, featuring support from Mychildren Mybride, The Chariot and A Plea For Purging. Dates can be seen below.Dates:Jan 28 - St. Paul, MN @ Station 4Jan 29 - Des Moines, IA @ Vaudeville MewsJan 30 - Wichita, KS @ Oz CafeJan 31 - Denver, CO @ Marquis TheatreFeb 01 - Salt Lake City,...

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Tour Dates: This Time Next Year + Daytrader

>> UPDATED: Turns out This Time Next Year won't be playing any of these shows other than the one on January 7th. A message from the band:We are happy to announce that were entering the studio in January with Chad Gilbert and Paul Miner. We unfortunately have to drop off all Jan tour dates except...

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Tour Dates: Hellogoodbye with Gold Motel, Now, Now & more

>> Hellogoodbye will be kicking off 2011 with a U.S. headlining tour featuring support from You Me And Everyone We Know, Gold Motel, Now, Now and Jukebox the Ghost.Dates:1/21/11 @ Downtown Brew - San Luis Obispo, CA *1/22/11 @ Troubador - Los Angeles, CA *1/23/11 @ Rhythm Room - Phoenix, AZ *1/25/11 @ Cambridge Room - Dallas, TX *1/26/11 @ Stubb's...

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Tour Dates: The Artery Foundation Across The Nation 2011

>> Of Mice & Men (Rise Records) will headline The Artery Foundation Across The Nation 2011 Tour, beginning in Anaheim, CA on March 10th. isetmyfriendsonfire (Epitaph), Sleeping With Sirens (Rise Records), Woe, is Me (Velocity/Rise) and The Amity Affliction will provide support. This tour includes two shows in Austin, TX during the annual...

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