The Music Obsession

Monday, March 28, 2011

Video Killed The Radio Star: 3/28/11

>> Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows (D.R.U.G.S.) performed an acoustic version of their song "Sex Life" exclusively for Alternative Press at SXSW.

>> Transit posted a cover of "Title and Registration" by Death Cab For Cutie, which can be seen below. The band also performed a three song acoustic set featuring some original songs which can be seen here.

>> Joe Ragosta, lead singer of Patent Pending, posted a video today which he describes as "a video blog about all things Patent Pending: reactions, announcements, explanations and a very special cover-album announcement!"

>> The Box Story have released a video for their song "See You Later." After watching the video below, you can download the song for free by clicking here.

European Tour Dates: Blessthefall with Pierce The Veil and Motionless In White

>> Blessthefall revealed dates for their fall European headlining tour. Pierce The Veil and Motionless In White will provide support. The tour will run from late September until the end of October. Dates for this tour can be seen below.

Dates:
September 28, 2011 - Amsterdam, Holland @ Melkweg
September 29, 2011 - Antwerp, Belgium @ Trix
September 30, 2011 - Cologne, Germany @ Underground
October 01, 2011 - Muenster, Germany @ Sputnikhalle
October 02, 2011 - Hamburg, Germany @ Hafenklang
October 03, 2011 - Berlin, Germany @ Magnet
October 04, 2011 - Frankfurt, Germany @ Nachtleben280
October 05, 2011 - Prague, Czech Republic @ Lucerna Music Bar
October 06, 2011 - Vienna, Austria @ Szene
October 07, 2011 - Munich, Germany @ Backstage
October 08, 2011 - Pinerella Di Cervia, Italy @ Rockplanet Club
October 09, 2011 - Rome, Italy @ Traffic
October 11, 2011 - Zurich, Switzerland @ Dynamo
October 12, 2011 - Stuttgart, Germany @ Roehre
October 13, 2011 - Luxembourg, Luxembourg @ Kulterfabrik
October 14, 2011 - Paris, France @ Maroquinerie
October 15, 2011 - London, England @ Garage
October 16, 2011 - Oxford, England @ Academy 2
October 17, 2011 - Birmingham, England @ Academy 2
October 18, 2011 - Manchester, England @ Academy 3
October 19, 2011 - Newcastle, Academy 2
October 20, 2011 - Glasgow, Scotland @ Cathouse

Get Connected:
www.facebook.com/blessthefall
www.facebook.com/PierceTheVeil
www.facebook.com/motionlessinwhite

Tour Dates + New Album Information from Death Cab For Cutie

>> Death Cab For Cutie will be releasing their new album, titled Codes and Keys, on May 31st through Atlantic Records. You can pre-order the album by clicking here. The artwork and tracklisting can be seen below.

Home Is a Fire
Codes and Keys
Some Boys
Doors Unlocked and Open
You Are a Tourist
Unobstructed Views
Monday Morning
Portable Television
Underneath the Sycamore
St Peter’s Cathedral
Stay Young, Go Dancing

>> Death Cab For Cutie will be heading out on an intimate, underplay tour in support of their upcoming full-length, Codes And Keys. The tour kicks off May 18 in Toronto and will feature support from the Lonely Forest. Death Cab will also perform with Bright Eyes for three dates in the Pacific Northwest.

Dates:
May 18, 2011 - Toronto, ON @ Phoenix Concert Theatre
May 20, 2011 - Chicago, IL @ Metro
May 21, 2011 - Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
May 24, 2011 - Edmonton, AB @ Shaw Conference Centre (w/Bright Eyes)
May 25, 2011 - Calgary, AB @ Stampede Corral (w/Bright Eyes)
May 27, 2011 - Bend, OR @ Les Schwab Amphitheatre (w/Bright Eyes)
May 28, 2011 - George, WA @ Sasquatch! Music Festival
June 1, 2011 - New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom
June 3, 2011 - Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
June 4, 2011 - Philadelphia, PA @ Trocadero
June 5, 2011 - Boston, MA @ The Paradise
June 7, 2011 - Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey Theatre
June 9, 2011 - San Francisco, CA @ Fillmore

Get Connected:
www.deathcabforcutie.com
facebook.com/deathcabforcutie

Tour Dates and Line Up Announced for The 2011 Bamboozle Roadshow

*UPDATE: (4/20/11) - According to Alternative Press, this year's Bamboozle Roadshow tour has been canceled. The statement says: "Due to unforeseen routing and lineup issues, the Bamboozle Roadshow will not be taking place as planned. Fans who purchased tickets will receive a full refund at points of purchase."

>> Details for the 2011 Bamboozle Roadshow have been revealed! This year, the tour will rotate around hip-hop artists such as headliner Chiddy Bang. This is the fourth year for the tour, and the first time it has strayed from its typical pop-punk-heavy line up. Dev, Ninjasonik, and Pusha T will also be on the tour which kicks off on May 4th in Boston.

Date	City	Venue
May 4th	Boston, MA	House of Blues
May 6th	Charlotte, NC	The Fillmore
May 7th	Myrtle Beach, SC	House of Blues
May 11th	Orlando, FL	House of Blues
May 13th	Houston, TX	House of Blues
May 15th	Dallas, TX	House of Blues
May 18th	San Diego, CA	House of Blues
May 19th	Los Angeles, CA	House of Blues
May 20th	San Francisco, CA	The Fillmore
May 24th	Vancouver, BC	The Commodore
May 30th	Chicago, IL	House of Blues
June 2nd	Indianapolis, IN	Egyptian Room
June 3rd	Cincinnati, OH	Bogart's
June 4th	Detroit, MI	St. Andrew's
June 5th	Cleveland, OH	House of Blues
June 8th	Philadelphia, PA	TLA
June 10th	Toronto, ON	Sound Academy
And More Dates To Be Announced

Get Connected:
www.thebamboozleroadshow.com
www.facebook.com/chiddybang

Saturday, March 26, 2011

Patent Pending Premiere "One Less Heart To Break" Video

>> Patent Pending have premiered the new video for their song "One Less Heart to Break" today on MTVU! It's truly a beautiful song with a powerful message. Take a few minutes and watch the video below.

Patent Pending - Music - More Music Videos

Get Connected:
www.mtvu.com
www.twloha.com
patentpendingmusic.com
facebook.com/patentpendingmusic

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

The Road To Bamboozle Tour Dates feat. Mayday Parade + You, Me, and Everyone We Know

>> Mayday Parade have announced details for a six-date tour of the east coast during the weeks surrounding The Bamboozle Festival. You, Me, And Everyone We Know and Select Start will provide support. In addition to this Road To Bamboozle Tour, Mayday Parade will be playing April 29 at the Bamboozle Festival, which takes place Memorial Day weekend at New Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

The Road To Bamboozle Tour Dates:
4/26/11 - Charleston, SC @ Music Farm
4/27/11 - Raleigh, NC @ Lincoln Theatre
5/1/11 - Altoona, PA @ Archway Center
5/2/11 - Huntington, WV @ HYAMP
5/3/11 - Greensboro, NC @ Greene Street
5/4/11 - Greensville, SC @ The Handlebar

Get Connected:
www.maydayparade.com

myspace.com/youmeandeveryoneweknow

myspace.com/selectstart

www.thebamboozle.com

Patent Pending To Premiere New Video on MTVU

>> Want to see the latest music video from Patent Pending? The brand new video for "One Less Heart To Break" is premiering this Saturday, March 26th on MTVU! Vocalist Joe Ragosta had this to say:

After months of preparation our music video for "One Less Heart To Break" will be premiering on MTVU THIS SATURDAY!!! It will be on both the MTVU channel and MTVU.COM starting early Saturday morning. We are so proud of this song and the message behind it and look forward to finally being able to share this video with you guys!!! We'll have some more information on the video release in the next 48 hours. TELL YOUR FRIENDS!!! - TheWorldOfJoe.com

>> Check out this message from Jon Biegen (Love, Robot) regarding the One Less Heart To Break video!

Get Connected:
patentpendingmusic.com
www.theworldofjoe.com
twitter.com/joepending

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Vs. The Earthquake Benefit Compilation featuring The Wonder Years, Valencia, Title Fight, & Many More

>> Several bands, including The Wonder Years, Valencia, Title Fight, La Dispute, Man Overboard, Transit and more, have come together to release a compilation of rare tracks to benefit the victims of the earthquake and its after effects in Japan.
The Vs. The Earthquake comp can be purchased here for a minimum $5 donation.

>> Soupy from The Wonder Years had this to say about the compilation:

"..News of tsunamis, floods, fires, radiation leaks and more poured in as we sat feeling helpless in the van. The idea struck to maybe text a few of our friends to see if we could get five or six songs together for a short comp to benefit the victims of this tragedy. I think it really speaks to the sense of community we have in this scene that within the two hour drive to Delaware, over 20 bands agreed to be a part of this. The comp is a collection of primarily rare, hard to find or unreleased recordings. The storefront was donated to us by Limited Pressing and currently, Paypal is allowing you to send money to charities without taking any fees. This means that, aside from the standard fee Paypal may take out when money enters an account, 100% of the money will be going to Americares to help the Japanese."

Vs. The Earthquake Track listing: