Music Video: "Snack Attack" by A Great Big Pile Of Leaves

>> A Great Big Pile Of Leaves released a dizzyingly cool video for their song "Snack Attack" recently.  The song is from the band's album You're Always On My Mind which was released this past summer through Topshelf Records.  The video was directed by Guise and features a Hellogoodbye cameo or two.  Check it out below.  ...

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Reggie And The Full Effect Announce 2014 Tour Dates

**UPDATED: >> Reggie And The Full Effect will be heading out on a headline tour in early 2014.  Dads and Pentimento will provide support for this run. The full list of dates can be seen below, and tickets can be purchased here. >> Another thing to be excited about - No Country For Old Musicians, the new album from Reggie And The Full...

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Patent Pending Release Video for "Let Go"

>> Patent Pending are at it again, and this time they're at it with a silly style only they can get away with.  The band just released a video for their single "Let Go." The song is on their latest album, titled Brighter.  The album was funded through Pledge Music and is hopefully just...

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Album Review: 'The Speed of Things' by Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr.

>> Tie the laces on your dancing shoes, as indie-pop duo Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. are back with their sophomore release The Speed of Things. Hailing from Detroit Rock City, Daniel Zott and Joshua Epstein never intended for their music to be heard by those outside of their basement. But alas, their infectious songwriting changed that. >>...

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The Wonder Years Announce Acoustic Holiday Shows

>> The Wonder Years will be playing four acoustic holiday shows this December in the Northeast. Vinnie Caruana and Young Statues.  The artists are encouraging everyone to dress in festive attire with the promise of cookies, hot chocolate, and a killer show. >> The list of dates can be found below a message from The Wonder Years: We're ...

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For Our Friend Mitch

>> Two years ago, my friends in Bellwether and No Good News released a split titled For Our Friend Mitch.  They decided to release this on behalf of their friend Mitchell Kraeling who had been diagnosed with cancer.  All of the proceeds from the split went straight to Mitch and his family...

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Music Video: "If So" by Atlas Genius

>> In the mood for some split screen, split adventure type footage set to a sweet indie rock sound? Well, if so, the new video from Atlas Genius is for you.  The band just released a video for their single, "If So," and it's pretty cool.  Lots of travel sequences involving subways, bridges, staircases, and more.  Watch the video...

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Live Review: Panic! At the Disco album release show at The McKittrick Hotel NYC

>> It was October 8th, 2013 and I was looking for the McKittrick Hotel. I wandered past a small line of people twice before a gentleman in a suit asked me, "excuse me, are you here for Panic! At The Disco?" I said yes, he checked my name off of his iPad, stamped my hand with a sun and I was ushered in to a small lobby-room to wait. There were...

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Family Breakfast: Bands to Watch at the 2013 CMJ Music Marathon

>> Hey, Spotify Listeners  Breakfast Enthusiasts! If you don't know what the CMJ music marathon is by now you must be living in a hole in the ground similar to Frodo Baggins (or maybe you don't live in NYC). For all you hobbits out there the CMJ Music Marathon takes place in the big apple over the course of five days October 15-19....

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Live Music Obsessions: Bands To Watch at the 2013 CMJ Music Marathon

>> We at The Music Obsession have been posting a lot about CMJ lately.  For those who don't know, the CMJ Music Marathon is a 5 day city-wide music festival that will take place on October 15th - October 19th.  There will be various showcases taking place in over 80 venues throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn. CMJ also hosts various panels...

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Big Picture Media 2013 CMJ Showcases

>> Big Picture Media will be hosting two showcases during this year's CMJ Music Marathon.  The showcase on October 16th will be free and open to guests of all ages, and will take place at Tammany Hall.  The October 18th showcase will be $10 for guests 21 and over, and $15 for guests 18-20 years old. The second showcase will take place...

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