Sunday, June 16, 2013

Interview: David and Olivia

>> Earlier this week, I sat down with the pop acoustic duo David and Olivia at the Big Picture Media office in NYC.  The two are from California and came to take on New York for a few days.  We talked about how they first became a pair, where the music comes from, and where they're going next.  You can watch the interview below.
 

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Friday, June 7, 2013

TMO5: The Give-Away

*UPDATE: All winners have been contacted and the prizes have been sent out. Thanks again to everyone who participated!  

>> Three cheers for 5 years of The Music Obsession! It's crazy to think about, but my site turns 5 years old tomorrow (June 8th, 2013).  When I first started this site, I didn't think anybody would ever read it.  I wasn't trying to be a news source, I just wanted to write about the bands that I liked and the shows that I would never forget.  It was more of a way for me to document my love of my favorite bands and experiences, and one day a band from Philadelphia found it.  They asked me to review their album, and the rest is history.  All it took was for one person to see something more than a young girl gushing over the music that made her happy.


>> Both the site and I have grown a lot in the past 5 years.  I started doing interviews and acoustic sessions and things that I never thought I'd be able to do.  I have been able to cover the Vans Warped Tour for the past few years, and more importantly, I've been able to make some great friends along the way.  The past 5 years have been filled with experiences I'll never forget, and that's why I feel it necessary to celebrate this milestone.  Whether you have been supporting my site for the past 5 years or the past 5 minutes, every view, click, and share means the world.  If nobody took the time to read my posts or take the time to sit down for an interview, this site wouldn't be half of what it is now.  So thank you.  Thank you all for helping to keep The Music Obsession going and growing stronger every day.


TMO5: The Give-Away
>> Here's the fun part! In celebration of the past 5 years, I have a bunch of stuff to give-away. I have 3 signed posters, tons of unsigned posters, stickers, samplers, and more from over the years.   (I've been waiting for this day for a long time, and it's clear based on some of the items that are sure to bring on some nostalgia for whoever receives them.) There are 3 Big Prizes which include a signed poster and a CD, plus some bonus goodies (not pictured, but definitely included).  There are also 5 additional prize packs made up of posters, stickers, and samplers. Trust me, there's a lot of stuff in each prize pack.
  • The First Big Prize:  A signed poster from The Wonder Years and a copy of the band's album Suburbia I've Given You All And Now I'm Nothing, plus a little postcard with a lyric. (+ extra posters, stickers, etc)

  • The Second Big Prize:  A signed poster from Go Radio plus a copy of and a poster for Punk Goes Pop 3. (+ extra posters, stickers, etc)

  • The Third Big Prize:  A signed poster from The Promise Hero and a copy of Punchline's album Delightfully Pleased. (+ extra posters, stickers, etc)

  • All other prize packs include an assortment of posters, stickers, and samplers from various bands and labels. Some examples can be seen below.  I did my best to make sure nobody ends up empty handed!



>> There are a couple of different ways to enter. Be sure to tag The Music Obsession & #TMO5 in any tweets or posts so that I know you're participating!
  • Tweet: " I want to win a prize pack from @TheMusicObsessi! #TMO5 #TheMusicObsession http://bit.ly/11x554f "
  • On Facebook, post " I want to win a prize pack from TheMusicObsession.com! Details - http://bit.ly/11x554f " (*make sure you tag the fan page in the post)  *OR Share the post found here.
  • On Tumblr, click here, follow my page, & reblog the post!
You may enter as many times as you'd like until 
11:59pm EST on Sunday June 9th, 2013.
Good Luck!

*UPDATE: All winners have been contacted and the prizes have been sent out. Thanks again to everyone who participated! 
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Thursday, June 6, 2013

NGHBRS Debut Album Available for Pre-Order

>> Twenty One Rooms, the debut album from NGHBRS, is now available for pre-order.  The album will be released on July 16th, 2013 through Paper + Plastick Records.  The pre-order packages include 3 different shirts, MP3 download, a physical CD, and a poster, all depending on which package you select.  The full list of options can be seen at NGHBRS.com, or here below the album teaser-



>> Make sure to check out the band's latest single "Hold Up Girl," courtesy of Nylon Guys Magazine.


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Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Yellowcard Announce Ocean Avenue Acoustic: The Tour

>> Yellowcard will be touring in the fall with Geoff Rickly in support of Ocean Avenue Acoustic.  On this tour, Yellowcard will perform Ocean Avenue in its entirety in a new way - entirely acoustic.  “In the US and Australia, we will be performing the entire [Ocean Avenue] record acoustically from start to finish, and then closing the show with an electric set that covers the other albums,” the band explains.   Tour dates can be seen below.

>> Details on the acoustic album release and pre-order can be found here.


Ocean Avenue Acoustic: The Tour
Aug 31 - Milwaukee, WI @ Harley Fest
Sep 4 - Philadelphia, PA @ Theatre of Living Arts
Sep 5 - Philadelphia, PA @ Theatre of Living Arts

Sep 6 - Boston, MA @ House of Blues
Sep 8 - Wallingford, CT @ The Dome
Sep 9 - New York, NY @ Irving Plaza 
Sep 10 - New York, NY @ Irving Plaza 
Sep 12 - Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart’s 
Sep 14 - Indianapolis, IN @ Egyptian Room 
Sep 15 - Detroit, MI @ St. Andrews Hall
Sep 17 - Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues 
Sep 18 - Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore 
Sep 20 - North Myrtle Beach, SC @ House of Blues
Sep 21 - Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore
Sep 22 - Lake Buena Vista, FL @ House of Blues
Sep 24 - New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues 

Sep 26 - Houston, TX @ House of Blues 
Sep 27 - Dallas, TX @ House of Blues 
Sep 29 - Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall
Sep 30 - Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex
Oct 2 - San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore

Oct 4- San Diego, CA @ House of Blues
Oct 5 - Los Angeles, CA @ House of Blues 

Oct 6 - Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues
* also appearing at Riot Fest in Chicago



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Yellowcard Announce Ocean Avenue Acoustic Album

>> In honor of the 10 year anniversary of the album, Yellowcard will be releasing an acoustic version of Ocean Avenue on August 13th, 2013. The album teaser and artwork for Ocean Avenue Acoustic can be seen below.  Pre-orders are available now at moment.yellowcardrock.com .



On July 22, 2003 our lives were changed forever. We didn’t know what Ocean Avenue would become, but it is a chapter in our story that we will never forget. We knew that for the 10th anniversary of the release we wanted to do something more than just a tour. It's going to be a big year for all of us and you together. Ocean Avenue is a legacy that we are very proud of, so both the album and the tour are things we've put a lot of work into. Thanks for your continued love and support, and we will see you this Fall! 
-Ryan, Sean, Longineu, Ryan, Josh 
 (Source)





>> In addition to the acoustic album release itself, Yellowcard will also be heading out on Ocean Avenue Acoustic: The Tour this fall. Details can be found here.



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Monday, June 3, 2013

Handguns Release Video for "Stay With Me"

>> Handguns just released a music video for their song "Stay With Me," from their album Angst.  The video can be seen below.




*Be sure to catch Handguns on this year's Vans Warped Tour!

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Crescendo TV Presents: This Endless Summer - A Film About Warped Tour

>> Crescendo TV is releasing a documentary style short film called This Endless Summer which focuses on the 2012 Warped Tour.  This nine-minute short film featuring Of Mice and Men, G-Eazy, Miss May I, and Memphis May Fire will give the audience an inside and personal look at what Warped Tour is all about.  The kickstarter-funded documentary will be released on June 18th, 2013 at youtube.com/iwantmyctv , but you can view the trailer now below.


This Endless Summer
 A Film About Warped Tour



"It's the people behind the stage and those on it, that are the driving force, they are the heartbeat of The Warped Tour, and sharing that message was our goal”
–Crescendo TV


- Kate Russell
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Monday, May 13, 2013

RIP A Rocket To The Moon

>> A Rocket To The Moon announced that their upcoming summer tour with The Maine will be their last tour as a band.  The full statement from the band can be seen below.


Five years ago we played our first show with our best friends The Maine in Tempe Arizona. We were just a bunch of kids setting out to follow our dreams, see the world and make our parents proud. We are so grateful to be sharing the stage with them again this summer. It is with the heaviest of hearts that we've decided this will be our final US tour. We couldn't have asked for a better way to end this chapter than with our friends that were there from the start. Since 2008 a lot has changed. We have grown as a band and also as individuals. We are band mates, best friends, business partners and most importantly, we are brothers. This band has been our family for the last 5 years. We shared everything with each other and experienced the world together. The bond that we've created is irreplaceable. This wasn't the easiest decision for us, but we all felt like it was the right one and the right time. You guys, our fans, have supported us through everything. The good times and the bad. We owe you the world and words simply cannot begin to describe the amount of gratitude and love we have for each and every one of you. We ask that you come see us this summer, share some stories, laugh,sing and cry with us. For every ticket stub you've collected, record you purchased or T-shirt you picked up at a show, just know it has not gone unnoticed. We hope our music has been able to help you see the light in the darkest of times and has left a lasting impression in your hearts as you have done in ours. We love you with all of our hearts. Thank you for staying on our side. Lets go out the way we came in, surrounded by loved ones and friends, doing what we love. Here's to the future. Stay Wild & Free.

-Nick, Andrew, Eric and Justin.
A Rocket To The Moon

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