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Archives for August 2009

Thrice Headlining Tour Dates

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Thrice has just announced a few more headlining tour dates for their west coast tour with Brand New.

10/25 ““ Lubbock, TX @ Lonestar Amphitheater *
10/27 ““ Austin, TX @ Stubbs BBQ *
10/29 ““ Tulsa, OK @ Cain’s Ballroom *
10/30 ““ Dallas, TX @ The Palladium Ballroom *
11/02 ““ Memphis, TN @ New Daisy Theatre ^
11/03 ““ Atlanta, GA @ The Tabernacle *
11/04 ““ Lake Buena Vista, FL @ House of Blues *
11/05 ““ Tampa, FL @ The Ritz *
11/07 ““ N. Myrtle Beach, SC @ House of Blues *
11/09 ““ Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore Charlotte *
11/10 ““ Richmond, VA @ The National *
11/11 ““ Baltimore, MD @ Sonar *
11/13 ““ Norfolk, VA @ The NorVa *
11/14 ““ Philadelphia, PA @ The Electric Factory *
11/15 ““ Pittsburgh, PA @ Diesel ^
11/16 ““ Grand Rapids, MI @ The Intersection ^
11/17 ““ Poplar Grove, IL @ Chubby Rain-House of Tunes ^
11/19 ““ Colorado Springs, CO @ The Black Sheep ^
11/20 ““ Salt Lake City, UT @ In The Venue ^
11/22 ““ San Francisco, CA @ The Grand Ballroom at The Regency ^
11/23 ““ Los Angeles, CA @ Avalon ^
11/24 ““ Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues ^
11/25 ““ Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues ^
12/04 ““ San Diego, CA @ Soma ^

^ – Headline date
* – Supporting Brand New

Need Something New To Listen To?

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Check out the band Entice! You can listen to their album right here. If you’re in the Southern California area, be sure to catch these guys at Chain Reaction with The Ataris on September 25th. You can buy your tickets here.

“The gentle rock melodies of Entice are a breath of fresh air in a superficial, plastic world that wants everything fast, hard, and loud. The occasional piano accompaniment provides a mellow undertone that is perfectly coupled with Isaac Leland’s vocals.” – Erin Brown

Hot Chelle Rae – Album Sampler

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Artist: Hot Chelle Rae
Album: Album Sampler
Label: Jive Records
Purchase: iTunes

Overall: 7.5
Music: 7.5
Lyrics: 7.5
Production: 8.0 

Hot Chelle Rae are not afraid to say what they are all about if the first track off their album sampler is any indication. “I Like To Dance” bursts right out with slick guitars and a bouncy rhythm that echoes a very clear sentiment in the chorus, “I like to dance / So if you do just get on the floor / forget the romance / this is what music was created for”. This radio-ready pop hit is the anthem for every single hipster wall-flower to hit the dance floor and it works! shiny rhythms and endearing vocals help propel it to future hit success.

The rest of the sampler is filled with tunes that show off the band’s pop-punk abilities. From the falsetto led chorus of “Say (Half Past Nine)” to the acoustic love-lorn acoustic ballad of “Bleed” (which given the “corny” title and premise is a pretty song nonetheless). While “Never Have I Ever” is another showing of shiny dance-punk that shimmers and shakes all over the place with a catchy chorus and quick delivery.

It’s obvious that Hot Chelle Rae shows off a lot of pop-punk potential, while most others will probably lash out at it for being cookie-cutter and just treading familiar ground. Hot Chelle Rae are making their brand of music very well and are just about ready to break onto the billboards with their upcoming debut that will have many people excited for these dance loving pop-punk junkies.

 


Tumbeldown Post “Butcher of San Antone” Video

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Tumbledown have posted their new video for “Butcher of San Antone” the second single from he bands self-titled debut album, released through End Sounds earlier this year. Get more info on Tumbledown and watch the video below.

Mike Herrera is best known as the front-man of MxPx, but has been writing country music since 1998, and claims some of the industry greats as his influences; such songwriting legends as Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, and Bill Monroe.  Mike Herrera’s Tumbledown captures the punk rock energy of MxPx, while also displaying the soulful experiences of Herrera’s travels along the lonely, open road, coining their own unique pop-punk-a-billy sound.

Get Driven Far Off On Your Blackberry, Windows Mobile Phone

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Driven Far Off is now available 24/7 to Blackberry and Windows Mobile users via the new Rock application from Viigo. Check out the info below.

Viigo Inc. (www.viigo.com), developer of the popular mobile content and services platform for smartphones, has teamed with eight of the top rock and metal eZines to create “Rock!”, a new module that offers up to date artist information, news, interviews, features, reviews, tour dates, audio and much more.

Included in the Rock! module is DeafLeftEar.com, DrivenFarOff.com, MetalInjection.net, MetalInsider.net, MetalSucks.net, MetalUnderground.com, PureGrainAudio.com and SMNnews.com. The Rock! build is immediately available for download at http://getviigo.com/rock.

Every Time I Die Release New Music Video

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Check out the video for Every Time I Die’s latest music video for the song “Wanderlust”. Make sure to pick up their new album New Junk Aesthetic in stores September 15th, and on the Epitaph tour with Bring Me The Horizon (for tour dates click “Read More”)

[myspace]http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=62369103[/myspace]

 

Epitaph Tour (Featuring Every Time I Die & Bring Me The Horizon) Dates:
Sept 8 – Epic – Minneapolis, MN
Sept 9 – House of Blues – Chicago, IL
Sept 10 – Beaumont Club – Kansas City, MO
Sept 11 – Ogden Theatre – Denver, CO
Sept 12 – Murray Theatre – Salt Lake City, UT
Sept 13 – Knitting Factory – Boise, ID
Sept 14 – Showbox at the Market – Seattle, WA
Sept 16 – Grand Ballroom – San Francisco, CA
Sept 17 – House of Blues – Los Angeles, CA
Sept 18 – SOMA – San Diego, CA
Sept 19 – The Glass House – Pomona, CA
Sept 20 – House of Blues – Las Vegas, NV
Sept 21 – Marquee Theatre – Phoenix, AZ
Sept 23 – House of Blues – Dallas, TX
Sept 24 – White Rabbit – San Antonio, TX
Sept 25 – House of Blues – Houston, TX
Sept 26 – House of Blues – New Orleans, LA
Sept 27 – The Ritz – Tampa, FL
Sept 29 – Masquerade – Atlanta, GA
Sept 30 – Amos – Charlotte, NC
Oct 1 – The NorVa – Norfolk, VA
Oct 2 – Sonar – Baltimore, MD
Oct 3 – Electric Factory – Philadelphia, PA
Oct 4 – House of Blues – Boston, MA
Oct 5 – Crazy Donkey – Long Island, NY
Oct 7 – Irving Plaza – New York, NY
Oct 8 – Metropolis – Montreal, QC
Oct 9 – Kool Haus – Toronto, ON
Oct 10 – Town Ballroom – Buffalo, NY
Oct 11 – Water Street Music Hall – Rochester, NY

After Midnight Project – Let’s Build Something To Break

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Artist: After Midnight Project
Album: Let’s Build Something To Break
Label: Universal Motown Records
Purchase: iTunes
Release Date: August 11th, 2009

Overall: 8
Music: 8
Lyrics: 8
Production: 8.5

It seems that lately the “scene” is littered with to many bands not caring about the message behind their music, it’s all about partying and dancing the night away. Most of the time this isn’t necessarily a bad thing because it can give birth to some quality tunes, but every now and again music with “meaning” is important to listen to as well. This brings us to major label signees After Midnight Project and their latest release Let’s Build Something To Break.

From the beginning of the album it might be easy to write the band off as another 90’s revival band, with crunching guitars and rough vocal delivery. “Becoming” and the Linkin Park vibes of “Scream For You” exemplify this sound, which at first can be fun songs to listen to but lose their charm after multiple listens.

Although the first impression of this band might not be the greatest out of the box, the rest of the album really shows how impressions can change. The rest of the album is filled with surprises musically from a band that could have been stuck in a rut of a genre. Some songs rock harder then ever (“Come On Come On”), while others turn the speakers down and allow for a slow song to melt out (“Gone To Long’).

Let’s Build Something To Break is an album that keeps surprising the listener, where it may start off slow but it ends with a bang as there are twists and turns resulting in a concise yet genre-blending effort by the After Midnight Project. There are definately pop/mainstream chops being shown in songs like “More To Live For” and “Fighting My Way” (the latter being a strong power-ballad, hard to pull off). It’s obvious these guys are on the fast track to something big and this album will take them there.

The Used Set Venues For Upcoming Tour

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The Used have announced the venues for their upcoming nationwide headlining tour. The tour, which kicks off October 9th in Las Vegas, NV and runs through November 14th in Portland, Oregon, will support their new album, Artwork, out August 31, 2009.  The Almost and Drive A will be supporting. The Used have announced a special pre-sale for the tour.  With every online ticket purchased, fans will receive exclusive new music: B-side track “Something Safe (Demo)” as well as the uncensored music video for “Blood On My Hands.”  Visit www.theused.net/tour for information on the pre-sale and links to buy.   General ticket onsale begins August 29th.

The Used headlining tour dates are as follows:

10/9/09 ““ Las Vegas, NV – House of Blues
10/10/09 ““ Salt Lake City, UT – The Great Saltair
10/11/09 ““ Denver, CO – The Fillmore
10/13/09 ““ Minneapolis, MN – TBD
10/14/09 ““ Kansas City, MO – Beaumont Club
10/16/09 ““ Chicago, IL – Riviera Theatre
10/17/09 ““ Detroit, MI – The Fillmore
10/18/09 ““ St. Louis, MO – The Pageant
10/20/09 ““ Toronto, ON – Kool Haus
10/21/09 ““ Montreal, QC – Metropolis
10/23/09 ““ Boston, MA – House of Blues
10/24/09 ““ Baltimore, MD – Crocodile Rock Cafe
10/25/09 ““ Washington, DC – Sonar
10/27/09 ““ New York, NY – Roseland Ballroom
10/28/09 ““ Philadelphia, PA – Electric Factory
10/30/09 ““ Myrtle Beach, SC – House of Blues
10/31/09 ““ Orlando, FL – House of Blues
11/01/09 ““ Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle
11/03/09 ““ New Orleans, LA – House of Blues
11/05/09 ““ Dallas, TX – House of Blues
11/06/09 ““ Houston, TX – House of Blues
11/07/09 ““ Austin, TX – La Zona Rosa
11/09/09 ““ Phoenix, AZ – Marquee Theatre
11/10/09 ““ Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern
11/11/09 ““ San Francisco, CA – Warfield Theatre
11/13/09 ““ Seattle, WA – The Showbox

Capital Lights Break Up

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Capital Lights have decided to part ways. A message from the band can be read below.

Hello everyone,
I just signed on the myspace for the first time in forever and I realized that it’s been a long time since we have given our friends and fans an update on whats going on with Capital Lights. I know there are rumors, and a lot of people have come to us asking whether or not it’s true that the band has broken up. The truth is that yes, with a whole lot of prayer, we have decided to call it quits. All of us in Capital Lights discussed and prayed about this for a few months before we mutually agreed on the decision. Although it’s sad to see something that meant so much to us come to an end, it’s with complete confidence when I say it’s for the better.  We all felt God had different plans for our lives, and it would have been impossible to pursue those plans while continuing with the band. I know that’s the same thing you have heard time and time again with so many bands. I’ve always hated when bands break up because members feel themselves being pulled different directions… but the truth is, you never really understand it until your at that point yourself. Words can not stress how thankful we are for everyone who supported us over the past couple years. We loved playing music for all of you and thank God for providing us with that oppourtunity. Without our fans, we wouldn’t have ever done anything more than just jammed in a garage somehwere.  We had a blast touring the country for the past year and a half and feel lucky that we were able to meet so many new people. To everyone who ever bought a cd, shirt, sticker, or even dropped change into the tip box at our merch table, thank you so much… without realizing it, you were a blessing that helped get us from one town to the next. Maybe somehow we will see you all again one day. We also want to thank the Hill family, and everyone who ever gave us a home to sleep in. You all made us feel very welcome and ANYTHING beat the van!
It’s crazy to reflect on the last year and a half and realize how much has happened. We signed with Tooth & Nail, recorded an album in Seattle, then toured the country. It was something we all wanted to do and once again, we appreciate you all for helping us live our dream. All of us in Capital Lights are back in school and as of last night, Brett is now engaged. So message him and tell him his life is over.
just kidding.
God Bless you all and thanks again!

-Bryson, Brett, Michael, Jonny, Jon, and Justin.
ps- As of right now our cd’s are still being sold in Best Buy, Fye, Indies, Hastings, etc… so go and buy a copy if you havent already!!!