Rare Futures Head West with Hearts Like Lions, RUMRS

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>> Having released a long-awaited album earlier this year, Rare Futures are looking to end 2016 on a high note. The indie rock band will be performing songs from This Is Your Brain On Love in addition to other jams on a tour of the West Coast starting December 11th. On this run, Rare Futures will be traveling alongside Hearts Like Lions and RUMRS for a set of shows you won’t want to miss. See the full list of dates below!

Rare Futures Westworld Tour:
12/11 - West Hollywood, CA @ The Viper Room*
12/12 - San Diego, CA @ The Hideout*
12/14 - Phoenix, AZ @ The Rebel Lounge*
12/15 - Flagstaff, AZ @ The Green Room*
12/16 - Las Vegas, NV @ Eagle Aerie Hall
12/17 - Fullerton, CA @ Slidebar*
12/18 - San Francisco, CA @ Neck Of The Woods*
*with RUMRS

>> This Is Your Brain On Love is now available digitally on iTunes, Bandcamp, and Spotify as well as incredibly detailed vinyl via Intheclouds Records.

Get Connected with Rare Futures:

Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

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PVRIS Unveil Video For New Song, "You and I"

>> Knowing their loyal fans have been hungry for something fresh, PVRIS have unveiled a brand new track titled "You and I." Directed by Raul Gonzo, the visuals for "You and I" are moody, monochromatic, and essentially everything PVRIS is known for creating. Watch the video below and be sure to catch the band on tour with Fall Out Boy through the end of March.

>> "You and I" is part of the band's deluxe edition of their album, White Noise, due out April 22nd, 2016.  You can download the song on iTunes now, with a stripped down version set to be released in April. There are a ton of pre-order options for White Noise Deluxe, including some sweet vinyl variants, so weigh your options and pick your favorite here! 

Get Connected:

Merch | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | iTunes

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The Academy Is... Announce 'Almost Here' 10 Year Tour

>> Starting this December, The Academy Is… will continue celebrating 10 years of Almost Here by touring across the country! With Almost Here being released in February 2005, it’s time to celebrate one of the band’s and fans’ favorite albums. The tour will begin in Orlando, Florida on December 5th and will take a trip across the US ending with their final show on December 30th in San Diego, California. The somewhat mysterious act Partybaby will provide support on the run, so it'll be exciting to see what those musicians have up their sleeves as well. Tickets go on sale to the public this Friday September 18th at 10am, and pre-sale VIP ticket packages are available at: bit.ly/theacademyisvip. The VIP package options offered are outlined below the list of tour dates and a message from the band:

After an incredible weekend at Riot Fest in Chicago, we are pleased to announce that we will be taking the show on the road! This December we will be continuing our "Almost Here" 10 year celebration with a tour of the USA! We are incredibly excited to see some familiar faces, as well as make some new friends while celebrating 10 years of this record that changed each of our lives forever. We can't wait to see you there!  

 -The Academy Is...

Almost Here 10 Year Tour Dates:
12/04 - Orlando, FL @ House of Blues
12/05 - Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade
12/06 - Carrboro, NC @ Cat's Cradle
12/08 - Norfolk, VA @ Norva
12/09 - Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
12/10 - Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom
12/12 - Philadelphia, PA @ Trocadero
12/13 - Boston, MA @ House of Blues
12/15 - New York, NY @ Best Buy Theater
12/17 - Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues
12/18 - Detroit, MI @ St. Andrew's Hall
12/19 - Cincinnati, OH @ Bogarts
12/20 - Chicago, IL @ House of Blues
12/22 - Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
12/23 - Chicago, IL @ House of Blues
12/26 - Santa Ana, CA @ The Observatory
12/29 - San Francisco, CA @ Regency Ballroom
12/30 - San Diego, CA @ The Observatory


>> VIP ticket packages are limited and include the following:

• Ticket to the show 
• Early venue entry 
• Individual Polaroid with The Academy Is… 
• Pre-show hang with the band 
• Exclusive hand-made print by the Butcher 
• Pre-signed and numbered "Almost Here" 10 Year Anniversary poster 
• Exclusive The Academy Is... VIP cloth bracelets 
• Super limited side stage and post-show bus hang add-on packages also available 

- Jody Seidel and Kate Russell

Get Connected:
The Academy Is...: Facebook | Twitter
Partybaby: Facebook | Twitter
Almost Here on iTunes
bit.ly/theacademyisvip

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Circa Survive Announce 'Juturna' 10 Year Anniversary Tour

>> Circa Survive fans rejoice! The band just announced a ten year anniversary tour in support of their 2005 album Juturna.  The tour will kick off in NYC on October 23 and will conclude in New Jersey on November 26th, and all dates will feature RX Bandits as direct support. Plus, as of August 10th, Citizen will also be along for the ride! See the full list of dates below a message from the band: 

This fall we'll be touring North America celebrating the 10 year anniversary of Juturna by performing the record in its entirety.

It's hard to believe this album is ten years old because it still means so much to me. It's the first chapter in the story of Circa Survive and I owe so much to it. Playing these songs is like reading a message I wrote to myself from the past and I can't wait celebrate them with new and old fans. - Anthony

A limited amount of VIP Tickets per show that include a ticket, LP with limited screen printed cover, wall flag, Q&A and intimate acoustic set are available via Show Stubs at www.showstubs.com/circasurvive.

>> GA tickets go on sale Friday, July 31st at 10am local time.

Juturna 10 Year Anniversary Tour Dates:
10/23 - New York, NY @ Best Buy Theater
10/24 - Baltimore, MD @ Rams Head Live!
10/25 - Boston, MA @ House of Blues
10/27 - Montreal, QC @ Virgin Mobile Corona Theatre
10/28 - Toronto, ON @ Danforth Music Hall
10/30 - Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart’s
10/31 - Royal Oak, MI @ Royal Oak Music Theatre
11/01 - Chicago, IL @ Riviera Theatre
11/02 - Minneapolis, MN @ Mill City Nights
11/04 - Denver, CO @ Ogden Theatre
11/05 - Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex
11/07 - Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater
11/08 - Seattle, WA @ Showbox At The Market
11/10 - San Francisco, CA @ Regency Ballroom
11/13 - San Diego, CA @ House of Blues
11/14 - Los Angeles, CA @ Shrine Expo Hall
11/15 - Tempe, AZ @ The Marquee
11/17 - Dallas, TX @ House of Blues
11/18 - San Antonio, TX @ Backstage Live
11/19 - Houston, TX @ House of Blues
11/21 - Tampa, FL @ The Ritz Ybor
11/22 - Lake Buena Vista, FL @ House of Blues
11/23 - Atlanta, GA @ The Tabernacle
11/25 - Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore
11/27 - Philadelphia, PA @ Electric Factory
11/28 - Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom

Get Connected:
Circa Survive: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
Citizen: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
RX Bandits:  Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

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Cartel Announces 10 Year Anniversary Tour for 'Chroma'

>> The trend of 10 Year tours continues! Cartel will hit the road this spring in support of their 2005 album Chroma.  As a huge fan of that album, you can bet I'm excited.  The tour will feature support from Hit The Lights, TEAM*, and Driver Friendly. Pre-sale tickets and VIP bundles will be made available through cartelchroma.com on Wednesday, 2/4, at 3:00PM EST. Tickets will go on sale to the public this Friday, 2/6, at 3:00PM EST. You can view the full list of dates below. 

Chroma 10 Year Anniversary Tour Dates:

CARTEL ONLY: 3/20 – Dallas, TX @ South By So What

WITH HIT THE LIGHTS, TEAM*, DRIVER FRIENDLY:
4/09 – Minneapolis, MN @ Mill City Nights
4/10 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave II
4/11 – St. Louis, MO @ Ready Room
4/12 – Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge
4/14 – Detroit, MI @ The Shelter
4/15 – Columbus, OH @ Skully’s Music Diner
4/16 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Rex Theater
4/17 – Philadelphia, PA @ Theatre of the Living Arts
4/18 – Boston, MA @ The Middle East Downstairs
4/19 – New York, NY @ Gramercy Theatre
4/21 – Freehold, NJ @ GameChangerWorld
4/22 – Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Sound Stage
4/24 – Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
4/25 – Orlando, FL @ Beacham Theater

WITH TEAM*, DRIVER FRIENDLY
5/06 – San Diego, CA @ Porter’s Pub
5/07 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Roxy Theatre
5/08 – Pomona, CA @ Glasshouse
5/09 – San Francisco, CA @ Slim’s
5/11 – Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre
5/12 – Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
5/14 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Murray Theater
5/15 – Denver, CO @ Marquis Theatre
5/16 – Lawrence, KS @ Granada

CARTEL ONLY: 5/22 – London, UK @ O2 Academy

>> The tour itself isn't the only announcement regarding Chroma.  In addition to playing it in full each night on the tour, Cartel is also pressing the album to white vinyl through Field Day Records.  Pre-orders for the album's first pressing in white start on Wednesday 2/4 here. 

Get Connected:

Cartel: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Chroma Vinyl
Hit The Lights: Website | Facebook | Twitter
Driver Friendly: Website | Facebook
TEAM*: Website | Facebook
Chroma on Spotify
cartelchroma.com

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Kevin Devine Announces Acoustic Tour with Into It. Over It, Laura Stevenson

>> Kevin Devine will hit the road on a co-headlining acoustic tour with Into It. Over It. in February 2015.  Laura Stevenson will be along for the ride as support for this month long tour. The full list of dates can be seen below.

Acoustic Tour Dates:
2/04 - Washington DC @ Sixth & I Synagogue
2/05 - New Haven, CT @ Center Church On The Green
2/06 - Cambridge, MA @ The Sinclair
2/07 - Philadelphia, PA @ First Unitarian Church Sanctuary
2/08 - Richmond, VA @ The Broadberry
2/10 - Durham, NC @ Duke Coffeehouse
2/11 - Atlanta GA @ Vinyl
2/12 - St Petersburg, FL @ Local 662
2/13 - Orlando, FL @ The Social
2/14 - Tallahassee, FL @ Club Downunder
2/15 - Birmingham, AL @ Bottletree
2/17 - Nashville, TN @ The High Watt
2/18 - Newport, KY @ Southgate House Revival
2/19 - Cleveland, OH @ Beachland Ballroom
2/20 - Grand Rapids, MI @ The Stache At The Intersection
2/21 - Chicago, IL @ Lincoln Hall
2/22 - Bloomington, IN @ The Bishop

>> In addition, Kevin Devine just released a music video for his song "She Can See Me." After an overwhelminglysuccessful Kickstarter campaign, Devine simultaneously released two albums: Bulldozer and Bubblegum in 2013.  "She Can See Me" appears on both albums but in two different versions.  You can watch the video for the Bulldozer version of the song below.  Both versions of the song will be released on a 7" record which can be pre-ordered here.

Get Connected:

kevindevine.net
facebook.com/KevinDevineMusic

facebook.com/intoitoverit
intoitoverit.com

facebook.com/LauraStevensonMusic
laurastevenson.net

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Bridge And Tunnel Film Soundtrack Release Show

>> It doesn't get more Long Island than this! From the mind of Jason Michael Brescia, Bridge and Tunnel is an independent film that highlights a group of twenty-somethings as they struggle to deal with break ups, student debt, and the transition to adulthood while living with their parents in suburban NYC.  Watch the trailer below.

>> The film's soundtrack includes songs from Ryan Hunter (NK, ex-Envy on the Coast), John Nolan (Taking Back Sunday), Vinnie Caruana (I Am The Avalanche), Bayside, NGHBRS, Giants at Large, and more.  The soundtrack is available now digitally, but will also be pressed to vinyl sometime in December.  To celebrate the release of the soundtrack, many of these artists will be performing at The Studio @ Webster Hall on December 29th for the official release show. Tickets are now on sale here.  Details for the show and the soundtrack's track listing can be seen below.

Bridge and Tunnel Soundtrack Track Listing:

1. Ryan Hunter - My House is an Empty White Box Too
2. John Nolan - Here Comes the Wolf
3. Bayside - Indiana
4. NGHBRS - Hold Up Girl
5. Giants at Large - Old Barman's Song
6. theMOUTH - Captain Kidd's Theme
7. Vinnie Caruana - It's Been Way Too Long
8. Dan Pursino - Wild Hogs
9. Happy Body Slow Brain - Residue
10. Gabriel the Marine feat. John Nolan - Round and Round
11. Ryan Hunter - Subways

>> John Nolan recently put out a video for his song "Here Comes The Wolf."  You can see that video, which was primarily filmed in the Amityville Music Hall and across Long Island, here.

- Kate Russell

Get Connected:

facebook.com/BridgeAndTunnelMovie
instagram.com/bridgeandtunnelfilm
Soundtrack Release Show Tix
twitter.com/Bridge_Tunnel
Soundtrack on Spotify
Soundtrack on iTunes
facebook.com/wordlesspr

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PVRIS Announce Debut Album, Release "My House" Video

>> PVRIS recently announced that their debut full length album, titled White Noise, will be released on November 4th through Rise Records. Fans can pre-order the album produced by Blake Harnage now on iTunes where they'll instantly receive "My House" and "St. Patrick."  The album is also available for pre-order through PVRIS's online merch store with a myriad of bundle options, including vinyl, CDs, sweatshirts, posters, and more.  You can see the album art and track listing for White Noise below.

White Noise Track Listing:

1. Smoke
2. St. Patrick
3. My House
4. Holy
5. White Noise
6. Fire
7. Eyelids
8. Mirrors
9. Ghosts
10. Let Them In

>> Can't wait for the album to drop? Watch PVRIS's new video for their song "My House" below.

Get Connected:

facebook.com/PVRISBandMa

www.pvris.merchnow.com

White Noise on iTunes
twitter.com/thisispvris
www.pvris.com

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Relient K Announce MMHMM 10th Anniversary Tour

>> Anniversary tours are officially a "thing," and Relient K are using this thing to celebrate their popular album MMHMM.  The band are taking this album on the road after 10 years with support from Blondfire and From Indian Lakes.  Tickets are on sale now, and the dates for this run can be seen below.

Mmhmm 10th Anniversary Tour Dates:
10/30/14 - Louisville, KY @ Mercury Ballroom
10/31/14 - Cincinnati, OH @ Bogarts
11/01/14 - Chicago, IL @ House of Blues
11/02/14 - Minneapolis, MN @ Mill City Nights
11/04/14 - Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall
11/05/14 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Complex
11/07/14 - Seattle, WA @ Neptune
11/08/14 - Portland, OR @ Roseland
11/09/14 - Sacramento, CA @ Assembly
11/11/14 - San Francisco, CA @ Slim’s
11/12/14 - West Hollywood, CA @ House of Blues
11/13/14 - San Diego, CA @ House of Blues
11/14/14 - Pomona, CA @ Glasshouse
11/15/14 - Las Vegas, NV @ Hard Rock
11/16/14 - Phoenix, AZ @ Nile Theater
11/18/14 - Tulsa, OK @ Cain’s
11/19/14 - Dallas, TX @ House of Blues
11/20/14 - Austin, TX @ Emo’s
11/21/14 - Houston, TX @ House of Blues
11/22/14 - New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues
11/24/14 - Jacksonville, FL @ Freebird Live
11/25/14 - Orlando, FL @ House of Blues
11/26/14 - Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade
11/28/14 - Charlotte, NC @ Fillmore
11/29/14 - Saxapahaw, NC @ Haw River Ballroom
11/30/14 - Silver Spring, MD @ Fillmore
12/02/14 - Philadelphia, PA @ TLA
12/03/14 - Boston, MA @ Paradise
12/04/14 - New York, NY @ Gramercy
12/05/14 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Altar Bar
12/06/14 - Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall
12/09/14 - Grand Rapids, MI @ Intersection
12/10/14 - Detroit, MI @ St. Andrew’s Hall
12/11/14 - Indianapolis, IN @ Deluxe
12/12/14 - Nashville, TN @ Cannery Ballroom


>> In addition to the celebratory tour, the album is also being re-pressed on vinyl.  You can pre-order the 2LP clear vinyl copy of Mmhmm here.

- Kate Russell

Get Connected:

relientk.com
twitter.com/relientk
facebook.com/relientk
Mmhmm Vinyl Pre-Order
facebook.com/fromindianlakes
fromindianlakes.com
facebook.com/blondfire
blondfire.com

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Photo Finish Record Store Day Exclusives

>> Photo Finish Records will be releasing some exclusive 7" records for Record Store Day this Saturday, April 19th.  Visit http://recordstoreday.com/ to find a participating record store near you!

Photo Finish RSD Exclusives:

• The Mowgli's / American Authors 7" Split
• Frank Iero - 'For Jamia' 7"
• Sam Means - 'Blue Jeans' 7" featuring Anthony Green

- Kate Russell

Get Connected:

facebook.com/photofinishrecords

photofinishrecords.com

recordstoreday.com

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I Am Shark To Release 'Star Wars: Episode 1' Soundtrack on Vinyl

>> I Am Shark will be releasing the original soundtrack to Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace, scored by John Williams, on vinyl. The release will be in 2xLP format, with limited color variations coordinating with characters in the movies. This release will be part one of three, going on to include soundtracks of the films from the latest trilogy. Pre-orders are now available through I Am Shark's web store. Ship date: March 4th, 2013

Color Variations:

Hyperdrive (black with white splatter) — 2,000
Darth Maul (black with red and gold stripe) — 2,000
Qui-Gon Jinn (green/brown marble) — 2,000
Obi-Wan Kenobi (blue) — 2,000
180-Gram Black — Kept in stock and sent to retail stores
Bundle package featuring all colors — 50*

*50 limited bundle packages will be available with all colors/pressed versions. One random winner will receive a test press version of the album as well (only 10 test press copies exist).

Tracklisting:

Star Wars Main Title and The Arrival at Naboo – 2:55
Duel of the Fates – 4:14
Anakin's Theme – 3:05
Jar Jar's Introduction and The Swim to Otoh Gunga – 5:07
The Sith Spacecraft and The Droid Battle – 2:37
The Trip to the Naboo Temple and The Audience with Boss Nass – 4:07
The Arrival at Tatooine and The Flag Parade – 4:04
He Is the Chosen One – 3:53
Anakin Defeats Sebulba – 4:24
Passage Through the Planet Core – 4:40
Watto's Deal and Kids at Play – 4:57
Panaka and the Queen's Protectors – 3:24
Queen Amidala and The Naboo Palace – 4:51
The Droid Invasion and The Appearance of Darth Maul – 5:14
Qui-Gon's Noble End – 3:48
The High Council Meeting and Qui-Gon's Funeral – 3:09
Augie's Great Municipal Band and End Credits – 9:37
Total Time: 74:23

Officially Licensed by Sony Music and Lucasfilm LTD.

Get Connected:

I Am Shark Web Store

iamshark.net

facebook.com/ilovesharkweek

iamshark.tumblr.com

lucasfilm.com

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Punchline Stream Remix of "Universe"; Release 'So Nice To Meet You' on Vinyl

>> Punchline released their "So Nice To Meet You" EP earlier this year.  What's new is the fact that the EP is now available on vinyl through Paper + Plastick Records.  Your purchase not only gets you a cool red or blue record, but it also comes with a digital download of a 5-song EP called the "Introduction To The History Of Punchline."

>> This new sampler includes a song from each of Punchline's previous releases so that new fans can see what the band has done leading up to "So Nice To Meet You."  The people at Paper + Plastick are so excited about this sampler that they're offering it up as a free download from their web store.  So new fans can see what Punchline is all about before they get the new vinyl, and everyone can get the sampler with their purchase as well.  It's a win for everyone.

'Introduction To The History Of Punchline' Track listing:

1. Play (from The Rewind EP) 
2. Heart Transplant (from Action)
3. Flashlight (from 37 Everywhere)
4. Ghostie (from Just Say Yes)
5. 21 Forever (from Delightfully Pleased)

>>  In order to celebrate the release of "So Nice To Meet You" on vinyl, Punchline is streaming a remix of their song "Universe."   The remix, done by John O'Hallaron, can be heard exclusively on Alternative Press.

Get Connected:

"Universe" Remix

facebook.com/punchlinemusic

twitter.com/punchlion

punchkids.com

paperandplastick.com

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