>> Fireworks have announced information on the release of their new digital EP. The four track EP, titled 'Bonfires' will be available December 9 through Triple Crown Records. The tracklisting for the EP can be seen below. The band has also revealed that they have started recording their second full-length with Brian McTernan at Salad Days Studios, and have tentatively scheduled a Spring 2011 release date.
12/23/10 - Cleveland Heights, OH - Grog Shop w/Daytrader
12/26/10 - Worcester, MA - The Palladium w/ Four Year Strong
12/28/10 - Pawtuket, RI - The Met
12/29/10 - Poughkeepsie, NY - The Chance - Stillborn Fest w/ Hatebreed, Four Year Strong
12/30/10 - Philadelphia, PA - First Unitarian Church w/Balance & Composure
>> Circa Survive announced that they will be releasing a new EP titled "Appendage" on November 30, 2010. See a message from the band and a link to pre-order the EP below.
We’ve also made 6 different Appendage EP/ Merch bundles that can be seen here. We are very proud of this collection of songs and hope you enjoy it.
Also, tomorrow we will be playing a show in Salt Lake City, this show will be close to our hearts as we will be honoring a long time Circa Survive fan, Army Private First Class Jordan Byrd.
>> Fearless Records is known for releasing themed compilations, such as Punk Goes Crunk or more recently Punk Goes Pop 3. It comes as no surprise that on November 22, Fearless will be releasing a special holiday album, titled ‘Tis The Season To Be Fearless. The album features songs from all Fearless artists, including The Maine, Sparks The Rescue, Let's Get It, and more. Pre-Order it on iTunes now!
>> Between releasing a new demo and adding a new band member, the guys in New County have been hard at work lately. Check out an update from the band below, and be sure to welcome Tyler Lyons (formerly of Kelsey and The Chaos) into the New County family!
Hey everyone!
First of all - we want you to all welcome our newest member and best friend Tyler Lyons to NEW COUNTY!
We've actually known Tyler for quite some time after both our old bands played a show together with none other than Vanilla Ice. That was a great time! Since then, we've been hanging out a lot, writing together a lot, and just straight up getting along, so it only made sense to have him join the band and start this journey with us. Please add him on Facebook and Twitter and check out our new photos including Tyler plus an intro video here.
And here's some more great news! We posted another brand new demo called "More Into Me" exclusively on Facebook. Head over to our page now and click the 'Music' tab to hear it!
We have a whole lot in store for you, starting out with a new EP that we'll be recording this weekend in NYC, plus some new tour dates. So stay tuned!
>> I hate to say it, but at times I can be one of those people who complains about the songs played on most radio stations. You know, the people who are always saying that they hate listening to the radio because all you hear is the same 5 songs over & over again, and most of them are about drugs, sex, money, or d) all of the above. I admit that most of the time these complaints are more annoying than the songs or radio stations they're directed at. I don't actually hate the radio, I still listen to it everyday (especially Sirius/XM). Recently, I've heard a couple of songs on the radio (and MTV) that I've really fallen in love with. Here's a list of songs & videos that deserve to be played over and over again.
1) "What If" by Jason Derulo > I've always been interested in the idea of one decision can completely change a series of events in a person's life (which probably explains why I love Back To The Future as much as I do). This video is all about that, and the different possibilities or outcomes we might not even see coming. It's a great song, and you can get theWhat If EP featuring this song, a couple of remixes, and the video on iTunes now for only $3.99.
2) "Firework" by Katy Perry > This song is truly beautiful for a number of reasons. Its message is that there is something special about each of us, even if we can't see it at first. We all have something that sets us apart and we shouldn't be afraid to embrace it. The video features people in all different situations who share a lack of self-confidence, but in the end they all come together to celebrate what makes them unique.
3) "Only Girl (In The World)" by Rihanna > Not only will this song get stuck in your head for days, but the video also really catches your attention (and not just because of Rihanna's outfits). The colors used in the video are incredibly beautiful, and the whole thing has a great space-y feel to it.
4) "Raise Your Glass" by Pink > Pink is known for not giving a damn about what people think of her, and that's clearly demonstrated in a number of her songs. This song in particular is encouraging others to do the same, and to embrace what makes them different. That's a great message to send out, and of course, Pink uses comedy to get the point across in the video. The song and the video make up a tribute to individuality and self-confidence, two traits that have helped Pink gain and maintain the popularity she has over the years. In all honesty, this is one of my favorite songs at the moment. I'm really glad to see songs like this and "Fireworks" being written and played on radio stations around the nation.
5) "Maybe" by Sick Puppies > I haven't heard this song on the radio, but I did happen to catch it being played on MTV earlier today. I've liked this band for a while now, but not just for their music. I signed up for their newsletter a while back and I'm really glad I did. They send out emails on occasion, maybe once or twice a month updating fans on what's going on with the band. In addition to updates, they also include a story about something that happened to one of the band members, ranging anywhere from a realization to dealing with an annoying person on an airplane. There's always a reason behind each of these stories, and it shows that the band members are more than just musicians- they're people with dreams, determination, and a strong bond that can't be broken. This song reflects the quality of the band that wrote it. The song itself is about how we might be misunderstood or judged by those around us, but that shouldn't be what stops us from doing what we love. We should never stop dreaming, sometimes change is good, and it's okay to ask for help. Their song "Odd One" is also worth looking into.
*Bonus: "Just The Way You Are" by Bruno Mars > This one's pretty self-explanatory, and completely adorable.
>> Anarbor has released their song "Mr. Big Shot" as a free download through Tumblr. Click here to take advantage. >> Enter your email address in the box below to download "Save Yourself (I'll Hold Them Back)" by My Chemical Romance for free.
>> Click here to download "Empire State Of Mind (White Boy Version)" by The Fold.
> From the album Appetite for Destruction, released in 1987. > "Sweet Child O' Mine" was the band's third single from this, their debut album. When interviewed in 1988, bassist Duff McKagan had this to say about the song:
"It was probably the hardest song for me and Steve to record, just because you have to keep a steadiness and also keep the emotion in it. /../ The thing about 'Sweet Child,' it was written in five minutes. It was one of those songs, only three chords. You know that guitar lick Slash does at the beginning? It was kinda like a joke because we thought, 'What is this song? It's gonna be nothin', it'll be filler on the record.' And except that vocal-wise, it's very sweet and sincere, Slash was fuckin' around when he first wrote that lick." [Source: An Interview With The Gunners, Hit Parader - March 1988]
> From the album The Young and the Hopeless, released in 2002. > In 2009, this song was featured on the Good Charlotte edition of iTunes Essentials, which is basically a compilation of the band's greatest hits. The band also releasedGood Charlotte (the band's self-titled debut album) in 2000, The Chronicles of Life and Death in 2004, andGood Morning Revival in 2007. Their latest album, Cardiology, hit stores a mere two days ago*. Good Charlotte was on this year's Bamboozle Roadshow, featuring other bands such as Simple Plan, Third Eye Blind, Forever The Sickest Kids, All Time Low, and more. This past July, founding members Benji and Joel Madden sat down with Mike Shea of Alternative Press. You can download this 2 hour interview for free in the form of a podcast. Good Charlotte will be touring through Europe in early 2011. (*I purchased a copy of Cardiology on Tuesday, and it's a must for both long time fans of the band as well as those who have yet to fall in love with Good Charlotte.)
