Friday, May 20, 2011

The Static Jacks Sign To Fearless Records

>> It's official - The Static Jacks have joined Fearless Records. A statement from the band regarding the signing and their upcoming debut album can be read below, or by clicking here.
Hello Family, Friends and Fans,
Today is a big day for us.
We are happy to officially announce that our debut album If You're Young will be coming out August 30, 2011. And with that news we can finally share that this will be our first non-independent release as we have joined the Fearless Records family!
If you follow our twitter or website, you know that over the past few months we have been hard at work, recording at Stratosphere Studios in New York with producer Chris Shaw (Weezer, Ted Leo, Public Enemy). This process is one we had been anxiously awaiting since first playing music together in high school. We could not be happier with the album that we created, and cannot wait to share it with you all. This is especially exciting since we'll be releasing If You’re Young through major distribution.
You might be asking yourself, “How do the Static Jacks fit into the Fearless Records family?” The short answer is that Fearless is a punk label that supports original bands (look no further than the early signing of At the Drive-In, or the recent addition of the Aquabats). Fearless cares very deeply about the importance of both touring and a band's exposure around the world. They've allowed us the freedom to continue our operation exactly how we always have. The only difference is that now we have their support to take our music worldwide. This band has not changed. Now you'll just be seeing our album in stores.
We'll have more information on If You're Young shortly…like artwork and track-listing. But for right now, we'll leave you with the track "Girl Parts." It's a duet that features Ceci Gomez (from our great friends Beast Make Bomb) on vocals. Check out the premiere on Filter.com.
Love,
Henry, Nick, Ian and Mike
>> You can listen to The Static Jacks's single "Girl Parts" by clicking here. Keep an eye out for the band's debut album, If You're Young, which will be released on August 30, 2011.


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Thursday, May 19, 2011

Tour Dates: Space Dracula's Basketball Expo featuring Ludo

>> Sparks The Rescue will be joining Ludo on the Space Dracula's Basketball Expo this summer along with Tommy & The High Pilots, Stamps, and Without A Face. You can view the tour dates & a video below.



Tour Dates: Space Dracula's Basketball Expo
w/ Ludo, Sparks The Rescue, Tommy & The High Pilots, Stamps, and Without A Face
7/14/11 - Chicago, IL @ The Bottom Lounge
7/15/11 - Pontiac, MI @ The Pike Room at Crofoot
7/16/11 - Columbus, OH @ The Basement
7/17/11 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Altar Bar
7/18/11 - West Chester, PA @ The Note
7/20/11 - Cambridge, MA @ The Middle East
7/21/11 - Washington D.C. @ 9:30 Club
7/22/11 - New York, NY @ Highline Ballroom
7/24/11 - Dallas, TX @ House of Blues
7/25/11 - Houston, TX @ House of Blues (Bronze)
7/26/11 - Austin, TX @ Emo's
7/28/11 - Tucson, AZ @ Club Congress
7/29/11 - West Hollywood, CA @ The Roxy Theater
8/01/11 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Club Sound
8/02/11 - Denver, CO @ Marquis Theater
8/05/11 - Omaha, NE @ Sokol Underground
8/06/11 - St. Louis, MO @ The Pageant
8/07/11 - Columbia, MO @ The Blue Note

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Breathe Carolina To Release New Album on July 12

>> Breathe Carolina announced the track listing and artwork for their upcoming album, Hell Is What You Make It. The album will be released through Fearless Records on July 12th in North America, and on July 18th in Europe.
"We're so excited for you guys to hear this crazy record we've been working on," notes the band. "It's harder, faster and just a wild ride! We felt at home making these songs and can't wait for you guys to dig into them and see what we've come up with! We'll be hitting the road this summer so stay tuned for more info... we'll definitely be pulling out all the stops and making our live show everything we've wanted it to be! Can't wait till July! Gonna Be When Everything Goes To Hell!!! Haha!!!"

Track listing:
  1. Rebirth: An Introduction
  2. Wooly
  3. Blackout
  4. Edge Of Heaven
  5. Last Night (Vegas)
  6. Sweat It Out
  7. Gone So Long
  8. They Say You Won't Come Back
  9. Get Off Easy
  10. Waiting
  11. Take It Back
  12. Chemicals
  13. Lauren's Song

>> Visit helliswhatyoumakeit.com for a taste of what's to come. View the album teaser below.


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Monday, May 9, 2011

New Album Info + Music Video from Simple Plan

>> Simple Plan will be releasing their new album, Get Your Heart On!, on June 21st, 2011. You can pre-order the album in one of the 4 bundles listed here.


Track listing:
  1. You Suck At Love
  2. Can’t Keep My Hands Off You
  3. Jet Lag
  4. Astronaut
  5. Loser Of the Year
  6. Anywhere Else But Here
  7. Freaking Me Out
  8. Summer Paradise
  9. Gone Too Soon
  10. Last One Standing
  11. This Song Saved My Life
>> The new music video for "Jet Lag (featuring Natasha Bedingfield)" can be seen below.



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Such Gold Announce Line-Up Change

>> Earlier today, Such Gold announced that there will be some changes in the band's line-up that will become permanent after their May tour with Living With Lions. You can view the full announcement below, or by clicking here.
Last week we announced that our good friend Skylar Sarkis will be filling in for Ben on vocals for our upcoming May dates with Living With Lions. This week we would like to announce that after our May tour, Skylar will permanently replace Tim Heald on guitar. Tim is leaving on good terms and he will be missed.
Although Skylar currently lives and attends school in Boston, he is an old friend of ours from home, and was the first person we considered contacting when it was time to find a replacement. He is a talented guitar player, a dedicated band-mate, and we’re confident that he’ll be a great addition to Such Gold. We look forward to touring and writing our full-length with him this Spring.
With Tim gone and Skylar on vocal duty, our good friend Kevin Mahoney from Hit The Lights will be filling in on guitar for a few of our May dates. Thanks for the continued support – see you on the road!

>> Catch Such Gold on tour this month with Living With Lions! Click here for the full list of dates.


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Tour Dates: The Life I Lead + Move Out West

>> Starting this Friday, The Life I Lead will be touring the East Coast with Move Out West and The Starlight Getaway (on select dates). The tour kicks off on May 13th in Hamden, CT and comes to a close on May 30th in New York City. The full list of tour dates can be seen below.

Dates:

MAY 13, 2011 - HAMDEN, CT @ THE SPACE
with Light The City, The Life I Lead & The Starlight Getaway

MAY 15, 2011 - FREEHOLD, NJ@ ZEBUS
with The Life I Lead & The Starlight Getaway

MAY 16, 2011 - BALTIMORE, MD @ OTTOBAR
with The Aviator Set, The Life I Lead & The Starlight Getaway

MAY 17, 2011 - GREENVILLE, NC @ LIVE BAR
with The Life I Lead & The Starlight Getaway

MAY 19, 2011 - MYRTLE BEACH, SC @ ISLAND BAR
with The Life I Lead & The Starlight Getaway

MAY 20, 2011 - JACKSONVILLE, FL @ The Pit
with The Life I Lead & The Starlight Getaway

MAY 22, 2011 - COCO BEACH, FL @ 321 LOCAL ROCK BAR
with The Life I Lead & The Starlight Getaway

MAY 24, 2011 - MARIETTA, GA @ SWAYZE'S
with The Life I Lead & The Starlight Getaway

MAY 26, 2011 - CARY, NC @ SUMMIT COMMUNITY CHURCH
with The Life I Lead & The Starlight Getaway

MAY 27, 2011 - VIRGINIA BEACH, VA @ Cozumel
with The Life I Lead & The Starlight Getaway

MAY 28, 2011 - ANSONIA, CT @ ASSUMPTION CHURCH HALL
with Young Hollywood & The Life I Lead

MAY 29, 2011 - POUGHKEEPSIE, NY @ THE POLISH CLUB
with The Life I Lead

MAY 30, 2011 - NEW YORK CITY, NY @ BOWERY ELECTRIC
with The Blue Pages, The Life I Lead, Glory Days, & The Constant

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Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Pre-Order Info + A New Music Video from The Wonder Years

>> As previously announced, The Wonder Years will release their upcoming album, Suburbia I’ve Given You All And Now I’m Nothing on June 14, 2011 through Hopeless Records. There are several pre-order options for the album available now through thewonderyearsband.com. You can view the track listing and more information on the album here.


View the video for the new song "Don't Let Me Cave In" below.


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Album Review: "Worst Thing I've Been Cursed With" by Sparks The Rescue

>> Sparks The Rescue will be releasing their new album, Worst Thing I've Been Cursed With, on May 10, 2011 through Fearless Records. The band has combined styles used on past songs as well as new inspiration for this album. Long-time fans of the band will be glad to hear another fantastic album, and new fans will have something to get hooked on.
For fans of: All Time Low, You Me and Everyone We Know

>> Sparks has mastered the art of making songs whose meanings don't always match their sounds. The album starts out with "Saturday Skin," a song that sounds like a standard upbeat pop rock song. If you listen closely, you'll realize this is not the case. It's about having a 'good time', making mistakes, and regretting the whole thing once it's over. It transitions nicely into "She's A Bitch, and I'm A Fool," which you can listen to here. This one has more of a rock vibe, full of guitar riffs and harmonies. It addresses that terrible feeling one gets upon realizing their relationship meant more to them than it did to their significant other, something many people can relate to. The lyrics match the sound for "The Weirdest Way," which can be heard here. This song describes the aftermath of a relationship's end, and the feeling when the other person is the first to move on. It's less energetic than the previous songs, but it has just as much emotion in every line. "He puts his hands on you the way that I used to. Does it feel the same, just a different name? .... You flipped my world upside down. Has he turned your heart around?" Just by listening to the first three tracks, it becomes clear that this album tells a story.

>> A strong rock song with a dark side, "High and Hazy" reflects the disillusionment and desperation felt by the character of this story. Referencing addiction, lies, and inner demons, this song really shows the intensity of this situation. The title track of the album "Worst Thing I've been Cursed With" is the climax of the emotions that have been building up from track one. You can hear the anguish in the guitars, the hopelessness in the chorus, and the passion all throughout. By this point in the story, these emotions have completely overtaken the character, who readily admits it. "It feels like a heart attack when you go. Loving you is the worst thing I've been cursed with, taking over my head and my verses oh."

>> With lyrics reminiscent of "Riot Girl" by Good Charlotte, "Better Side Of Me" is a fun yet contradictory song. The "little girl" mentioned is described as a terrible influence, but is referred to as the "better side of me." Featuring guest vocals from Spose, this is a song that can easily get stuck in your head for days. "Postcard Of A Tidal Wave" has a lighter pop sound to it while still maintaining that 'rough around the edges' feel.

>> "Vanities" takes the tempo down a few pegs while sweetly reflecting on how complicated things have become in this story. "Holiday" is bright and spirited with a sense of hope. It's a positive song, which contrasts sharply with "60 Minutes of Fame." The character puts it all on the line in this song, simply hoping "for one hour or two, no strings attached."

>> "How To Make A Heart Hollow" is by far the most somber and emotional song on the album. It features guest vocals from Jessica Leplon (Tragic Hero/LAB Records), whose harmonies really make this track stand out. The back and forth between Leplon and Sparks vocalist Alex Roy at the end is hauntingly beautiful; it's almost as if this character is finally confronting that which has plagued him. "Thought You Were The One" brings this story, and the album itself to an end. Undoubtedly referencing 2009's "Swear That She's The One", this one song brings everything full-circle. The tone and tempo flow nicely from the preceding track, but also make for a smooth transition to the first track as well for those who want to listen to this album on repeat.

>> Full of ups and downs, cutting lyrics and catchy songs, Worst Thing I've Been Cursed With is sure to be a crowd-pleaser without trying to be. Sparks The Rescue successfully turned this album into a story where every song is a new chapter. Whether you listen to the album as a whole or a couple of tracks individually, each song is certainly worth hearing.

>> You can pre-order one of the many bundles offered for the album here through MerchNow and SmartPunk.


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