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Archives for 2007

Thrice Leaves Label

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Thrice has decided to leave Island Records. You can read a full update from the band below.

Hi Everyone,

We just wanted to let you all know that we’ve decided to part ways with Island Records. Over the past couple of years, we’ve realized that we have different visions for the band’s future and we both agree that we’d be better off going our separate ways at this point. We’re very grateful for all the help and support they’ve given us for the past four years. Thankfully, they’ve been generous enough to let us keep the record we’re currently recording, and we’re hopeful that this change in plans won’t delay its release. We’re currently in the process of finding a new home, and will let you all know once we do so.

As with every twist and turn of our careers, we made this decision based on trust and belief: belief in what we’re creating and our future, and trust in each other and you all as fans.

We’re excited to finish this album, get it out later this year, go on tour this fall with one of our favorite bands, and for everything our future holds.

Thank you all for your love and support, it means the world to us.

Love,
Dustin, Riley, Teppei, and Ed

Cute Is What We Aim For Cancel Japan Tour Dates

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Cute Is What We Aim For has canceled their upcoming Japan tour dates due to internal issues. You can read a full message from the band below.

It has been a dream of ours to someday travel to Japan on a vacation, let alone to play the music we work so hard to create. Unfortunately we as a band have run into some internal issues with the people that surround us. After much thought we have decided that it is best for us as a band to delay our trip to Japan until after this summer. This has come as a surprise to us and we are truly disappointed that we are in this position both for the fans and for ourselves.

Often times it is better to be safe and be patient for the greater good of the situation. This is one of those times. We are all currently working very hard to make this whole situation right again. We are trying reschedule the two shows immediately to be this September, as soon as we are finished our main stage run on this summer’s Warped Tour. I hope everyone understands that this is not something we wanted to happen but it was out of our control. It is important for us as a band to just make sure as a whole that things are running smoothly so when we do come to your country, we can make it the best it can be.

Our deepest apologies go out to all of you have believed in us as a band and those who were planning on attending our debut in Japan. We promise to make it up to each and everyone of you. We are going to make it worth the wait, there is no doubt about that.

Thank you so kindly for your understanding and for standing by us through the good times and the not so good times,

Shaant, Tom, Fred and Jeff

Jet Lag Gemini Release Pushed Back

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Jet Lag Gemini‘s new album Fire The Cannons has been pushed back to October 9th. You can read a full message from the band below.

Hey everyone,

Our full-length album will now be released on October 9th instead of the previously announced august release date. We know, we know.. 2 months sounds like forever! However, there are a few amazing opportunities presenting themselves that have caused us to push back the release date. We hope you understand. Also, word on the street is the album leaked. That version is NOT the final album that will be in stores in October. Once again, thank you all for your neverending love and support. Get your party hats on and we’ll see you all on tour this summer!