Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Free Music for The Holidays

>> 'Tis the season for sales and deals on some great music. Some artists are offering free songs, EPs, and the like. Some labels are releasing full length CDs for $0.99, or even letting fans name their own price on certain releases, with no minimum cost. What could be better than that?

>> For the 12 Days of Christmas, you can name your own price for any release from Meadowbrook Records. This includes EPs from Bellwether and State Lines, as well as two split EPs. Check out the selection here.


>> Punchline have released their 2011 Holiday Sampler as a free download through Bandcamp. This sampler includes a hysterical Christmas Rap, 2 other holiday themed songs, and a remix of the band's song "21 Forever." This sampler is certainly worth downloading. Get it for free here!


>> The wonderful people over at TDR Records are selling a bunch of albums for only $0.99! This includes the last few copies of a compilation as well as albums from Barely Blind, The Promise Hero, and more. Take advantage of that madness here.
> Also, you can pick your own price for Punchline's full length album, Delightfully Pleased, through the TDR Records merch store. The more you choose to pay, the more cool stuff you get, including handwritten lyrics, Punchline holiday cards, and more! Check out your options here.



>> Artist Vs. Poet - Naughty or Nice EP
http://www.theinterlude.com/excluisve-download-artist-vs-poet-naughty-or-nice-ep/


>> My friends over at The Jukebox have released an End of the Year Compilation featuring songs from NGHBRS, Jonas Sees In Color, Life After Liftoff, Carson, and more. You can download the compilation for free here.


>> In case you're not in the mood for Christmas music, here are some freebies you can listen to any time of the year!:
  1. The Twees - http://thetwees.bandcamp.com/
  2. Diamond - http://dmnd.bandcamp.com/album/dont-lose-your-cool
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Monday, December 12, 2011

D.R.U.G.S. Announce Tour with Hit The Lights

>> Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows (D.R.U.G.S.) will be heading out on their first headlining tour in early 2012. Hit The Lights, Like Moths To Flames, and Sparks The Rescue make up the seemingly unusual combination of supporting bands on this tour. View the tour dates below the following message from D.R.U.G.S.:
"We're really excited to announce the FIRST headlining D.R.U.G.S. tour in Jan/Feb of 2012. On this tour we're excited because we get to play almost the entire self titled record, along with a handful of songs that we've never gotten the opportunity to play live before, including b-sides. Expect a crazy and energetic set, filled with all of the classic D.R.U.G.S. songs. Add in the possibly of a few surprises here and there... and know that this is NOT a concert you want to miss!

To add to the festivities Hit The Lights, Like Moths To Flames and Sparks The Rescue will be joining us. Check the TOUR DATES tab to see the dates and check back often as more are to be added soon.

Let's show the world D.R.U.G.S. means business is here to stay!!!

-Craig & The Boys."


Tour Dates:
Jan 20 – Columbus, OH – Newport Music Hall
Jan 21 – New York, NY – Highline Ballroom
Jan 22 – Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club
Jan 23 – Hartford, CT – Webster Theater
Jan 24 – Washington, DC – 930 Club
Jan 25 – Philadelphia, PA – Trocadero
Jan 27 – Charlotte, NC – Amo’s Southend
Jan 28 – Atlanta, GA – The Loft
Jan 30 – Orlando, FL – The Social
Feb 2 – Houston, TX – Fitzgerald’s
Feb 3 – Austin, TX – Emo’s East
Feb 4 – Dallas, TX – The Door @ The Prophet Bar
Feb 18 – Denver, CO – Marquis Theater
Feb 19 – Kansas City, MO – Beaumont Club
Feb 21 – St. Louis, MO – Firebird
Feb 22 – Minneapolis, MN – Varsity Theater
Feb 25 – Pontiac, MI – The Crofoot

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Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Patent Pending Present The Douche Awards

>> Patent Pending just premiered a new music video for their song "Douchebag." Watch it below:



>> The song comes from the band's most recent album, Second Family, which is available now on iTunes.

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Monday, December 5, 2011

New Videos from NGHBRS

>> One great thing about the band NGHBRS is their live performances. Every time, the band throws something new into the mix. You will never go to one of their shows and hear exactly what's on the album. In that spirit, NGHBRS recorded a new, live version of their song "Drinking With Friends" at Converse's Rubber Tracks Studios in Brooklyn, NY. You can watch this video here, or by clicking the picture below.



>> The band recently posted a video of singer Ian Kenny performing "Strange Colour" acoustically before a recent band practice. You can see this video below.



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Wednesday, November 23, 2011

New Daytrotter Sessions: Saves The Day and Transit

>> Fresh from a tour with Bayside and I Am The Avalance, both Saves The Day and Transit have recorded live acoustic sessions through Daytrotter that were released today. You can stream each band's session by clicking the album artwork below.

  1. Welcome To Daytrotter
  2. Freakish
  3. Deranged & Desperate
  4. Tomorrow Too Late
  5. O




  1. Welcome To Daytrotter
  2. Long Lost Friends
  3. Listen & Forgive





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New Song "Happy (Without You)" from The Downtown Fiction

>> The Downtown Fiction released a new song titled "Happy (Without You)," which you can listen to here. This song will be on the band's upcoming EP, Pineapple, to be released on December 20th.


>> The band tweeted this picture of their time in the studio last week:

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Tuesday, November 15, 2011

New Music Tuesday: Rah Rah, Every Avenue & more

>> Every Avenue's new video for their song "Fall Apart" is currently featured on MTV Buzzworthy. The track is featured on the band's third LP, Bad Habits. A former MTV PUSH Artist Of The Week, the Michigan pop rock quintet is currently touring the U.S with Yellowcard and label mates Go Radio. Check out the video below or by clicking here.




>> Canadian indie rock band Rah Rah released their sophomore album, titled "Breaking Hearts," internationally today through Hidden Pony Records. This coincides with the band's release of their remix album, Rahmixes, out in the U.S. today as well. The Rahmixes track listing can be seen below, and you can stream both albums at rahrahband.com.

RAHMIXES TRACK LISTING:
  1. Parkade (NGHTBLND Remix)
  2. Henry (Rich Kidd Remix)
  3. Beaches (Super Moment Remix)
  4. Breaking Hearts (Breaking Hips Mix by Silverclub)
  5. Arrows (Kitchen Party Remix)
  6. Chimneys (Grandtheft Remix)
  7. What About Love? (Cadence Weapon Remix)
  8. Breaking Hearts (DJ Co-op Remix)
  9. Towers (Kitchen Party Remix)
  10. Beaches (French Fox Remix)
  11. F**k NAFTA (Merky Waters Remix)
  12. Chimneys (Kitchen Party Remix)
  13. Ghosts (A.A. Wallace Remix)
  14. Sailors (Kitchen Party Remix)

>> Meadowbrook Records released a new split album featuring Broadcaster (Jump Start Records) and Shot Not. This split consists of two songs from each of the bands. You can now stream the songs in addition to buying the split in a variety of options here.
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Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Tour Dates: Man Overboard with Daytrader and True Things

>> After finishing their run on the Pop Punk's Not Dead Tour, Man Overboard is hitting the road once again in December. The band will be headlining this tour with support from Daytrader and True Things. The full list of dates for this tour can be seen below.


Tour Dates:
12/09/11 – Amityville, NY @ Broadway Bar (Tickets)
12/10/11 – Providence, RI @ Club Hell
12/11/11 – Hartford, CT. @ The Underground
12/13/11 – Albany, NY @ Valentines
12/14/11 – Syracuse, NY @ Lost Horizons
12/15/11 – Wilkes Barre, PA @ Redwood Art Space
12/16/11 – Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer *
* with The Wonder Years, Fireworks, Wheatus, Into It. Over It, and Moving Mountains.


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