The Starting Line Announce Details for 2015 Holiday Show

>> While it pains me to think about the holidays in August, this is an announcement worth sacrificing warm summer thoughts for. The Starting Line just announced the details for their annual holiday show, and this year's event will feature The Movielife and Somos.  Taking place at Starland Ballroom on December 27th, this show is...

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New Years Day Announce New Support for The Other Side Tour

>> Goth-rockers New Years Day just announced details for their 2015 The Other Side Tour! The band will play across the US alongside Get Scared, Eyes Set To Kill, The Relapse Symphony, and Darksiderz. New Volume were originally on the tour as well, but had to drop off for undisclosed reasons. The tour coincides with the release of New Years...

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The Music Obsession featured on The Cadence Inc

>> Hello everyone - exciting news! I have been featured on The Cadence Inc's Media Profile feature. I discussed how TMO isn't Rolling Stone and how I'm totally fine with that, how you can't judge success based on what other people are doing, and more. I've posted a small bit of the content below, but you can see the full feature at thecadenceinc.com...

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An Interview with ThatOneEyedKid

>> Making the best out of any situation is an impressive talent, and it seems to be something musician Josh Friedman has mastered over the years. Having fought and survived cancer, Josh is pursuing a career doing what he loves under the name ThatOneEyedKid. He's gained a following through sharing excellent piano covers online and playing in...

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An Interview with Stellar Young

>> The first ever Pinelands Music Festival is taking place tomorrow, August 15th, in south New Jersey! I'm so stoked to be attending this new fest full of talented artists like The Early November, A Great Big Pile of Leaves, X Ambassadors, and more. I had the chance to interview one of those bands before tomorrow's festivities, and they couldn't...

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The Wonder Years Announce Fall Tour w/ Motion City Soundtrack and more!

>> The summer is a time for reflection and planning. Warped Tour happens and if you aren't actually on the tour, the punk rock music scene is pretty quiet for a few months. Well, Warped Tour ended last week and fall tour announcements are afoot! >> On Monday, The Wonder Years announced their fall tour and it's going to be one for...

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LIVE REVIEW: Max and the Moon w/ Armors and Satchmode

>> Living in LA, it is hard to find a venue where both the audience and the musicians can hear what is going on onstage. When going to see a small band who you heard was good, sound quality is crucial. This makes Mrs. Fish the best LA venue. >> Satchmode are the first band of the night. When playing to a crowd sipping drinks...

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PREVIEW: Female Fronted Band Showcase TONIGHT at Mrs. Fish in LA!

>> The Music Obsession is proud to sponsor tonight's event at Mrs. Fish in Los Angeles! The show, put together by our own Ariella Laichas-Malamud, is totally free and features three talented female-fronted bands: The Controversy, The Vim Dicta, and Mleo. RSVP for the event here and find out more about the bands below! Thurs...

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