No Sleep Records Release 2013 Summer Sampler

>> No Sleep Records have released their annual free summer sampler.  This year's compilation features songs from bands like Into It. Over It., The Wonder Years, Balance And Composure, The Swellers, Long Lost, Major League, and more.  Enter the code SUMMER2013 at nosleepdownloads.com to download this 25 song mix for free.  You can...

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With The Punches Go On Hiatus, Announce Farewell Shows

>> With The Punches announced that the band will be going on hiatus.  Before their departure from the touring life, the band will play 5 shows in August.  The band released a statement regarding the hiatus which you can see below along with information on the farewell shows. With The Heaviest Hearts… After 5 years, 2 EP’s, 1 LP,...

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Paramore Release Video for "Anklebiters"

>> Paramore went a different route with their latest music video.  The band's video for their song "Anklebiters" features some artsy doodles and mazes rather than featuring the band.  It's definitely a cool way to spend a few minutes.  >> If you register on paramore.net, you will be able to play a members exclusive...

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Interview: Random Holiday

>> After some line up changes and lots of writing, Random Holiday are branching out.  The pop punk band from Virginia love the scene they're involved in but don't want to stop there. Now, two months after releasing a new album titled 'Space To Grow,' the band is hitting the road in the hopes of spreading the music they love and learning...

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Interview: A Great Big Pile Of Leaves (AGBPOL)

>> This past weekend, I spoke with Tyler and Matt of A Great Big Pile Of Leaves after their show at Revolution (formerly Ollie's Point).  It was a busy day for everyone, and because of some difficulties and delays we did the interview pretty late in the evening.  We had to fight an after-show DJ set in the venue for space and volume,...

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An Acoustic obSession with David & Olivia

>> While visiting NYC this week, David and Olivia performed two of their songs acoustically at the Big Picture Media office.  You can see the videos below, and the rest of the duo's upcoming tour dates below that. David and Olivia's Acoustic obSession Live from Big Picture Media "Finally Fine" "Key To My Heart" >>...

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Interview: David and Olivia

>> Earlier this week, I sat down with the pop acoustic duo David and Olivia at the Big Picture Media office in NYC.  The two are from California and came to take on New York for a few days.  We talked about how they first became a pair, where the music comes from, and where they're going next.  You can watch the interview below.  ...

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TMO5: The Give-Away

*UPDATE: All winners have been contacted and the prizes have been sent out. Thanks again to everyone who participated!   >> Three cheers for 5 years of The Music Obsession! It's crazy to think about, but my site turns 5 years old tomorrow (June 8th, 2013).  When I first started this site, I didn't think anybody would ever read...

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NGHBRS Debut Album Available for Pre-Order

>> Twenty One Rooms, the debut album from NGHBRS, is now available for pre-order.  The album will be released on July 16th, 2013 through Paper + Plastick Records.  The pre-order packages include 3 different shirts, MP3 download, a physical CD, and a poster, all depending on which package you select.  The full list of options can...

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Yellowcard Announce Ocean Avenue Acoustic: The Tour

>> Yellowcard will be touring in the fall with Geoff Rickly in support of Ocean Avenue Acoustic.  On this tour, Yellowcard will perform Ocean Avenue in its entirety in a new way - entirely acoustic.  “In the US and Australia, we will be performing the entire [Ocean Avenue] record acoustically from start...

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Yellowcard Announce Ocean Avenue Acoustic Album

>> In honor of the 10 year anniversary of the album, Yellowcard will be releasing an acoustic version of Ocean Avenue on August 13th, 2013. The album teaser and artwork for Ocean Avenue Acoustic can be seen below.  Pre-orders are available now at moment.yellowcardrock.com . On July 22, 2003 our lives were changed...

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Handguns Release Video for "Stay With Me"

>> Handguns just released a music video for their song "Stay With Me," from their album Angst.  The video can be seen below. *Be sure to catch Handguns on this year's Vans Warped Tour! Get Connected:  facebook.com/handgunspa twitter.com/handxguns thehandgunsfamily.tumblr.com purenoise.net ....

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Crescendo TV Presents: This Endless Summer - A Film About Warped Tour

>> Crescendo TV is releasing a documentary style short film called This Endless Summer which focuses on the 2012 Warped Tour.  This nine-minute short film featuring Of Mice and Men, G-Eazy, Miss May I, and Memphis May Fire will give the audience an inside and personal look at what Warped Tour is all about.  The kickstarter-funded documentary...

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