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Holiday Parade Set To Release New EP

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Holiday Parade has selected a title for their new EP: This Is My YearZach Odom and Kenneth Mount (Cartel, The Strokes, Outkast, P. Diddy, The Bravery, Limp Bizkit, Ludacris) from January 2nd – January 15th and you can expect some new songs to hit the web shortly after that. This Is My Year, which will contain 5 tunes, is tentatively slated to release around mid-February. Also, stay tuned for details on a brand new street team, which is set to launch in early December!

New Atlantic Sign to Eyeball Records; Release a Digital Single

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New Atlantic has officially signed to Eyeball Records. You can read the press release below.

“We’re honored that New Atlantic chose to sign with us”, said label co-owner Marc Debiak, “We immediately connected with the band as friends which only strengthened our endless admiration for their talent and work ethic. Not to mention they are some really handsome dudes”.

New Atlantic issued the following official statement to fans and friends:
“Weâ┚¬Ã¢”ž¢ve noticed the rumors floating around about us and we are happy to announce that we have signed contracts with Eyeball Records. For those of you who have been following us for a while, you are aware that this release is long overdue. That is because of the fact that we are incredibly particular about who we surround ourselves with. We have spent the last 2 years building our team out of people who we love and trust. We have been especially careful in our label search and were pleasantly surprised when Eyeball approached us and showed us what they have to offer. We love their attitudes and understanding of music. Most importantly, they have a great sense of who New Atlantic is and what is right for us.”

To celebrate the announcement the band and label released “Wire And Stone,” a brand new online-exclusive track featuring guest vocals by the band’s longtime friend Will Pugh of Cartel. This version of the song will not be on the upcoming album and can be purchased on iTunes, as well as many other digital stores.

Currently, the band are in Seattle recording their debut album with producers Casey Bates and Bobby Darling of Gatsby’s American Dream. The new album, titled “The Streets, The Sounds, and The Love” will be in stores everywhere on April 10th, 2007.

Cobra Starship On Tour

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Cobra Starship are currently out on tour with Panic! At The Disco! and Jack’s Mannequin and will be heading out on more tours throughout the winter. Check out all the tour dates below.

On Tour 2006-2007

NOVEMBER
11/28 – 12/8 – w/Panic! @ The Disco & Jack’s Mannequin
28 Denver, CO Magness Arena
29 West Valley City, UT The E Center
DECEMBER
1 Portland, OR Memorial Coliseum
2 Vancouver, BC Pacific Coliseum
3 Everett, WA Everett Events Center
5 San Jose, CA HP Pavilion
6 Long Beach, Ca Long Beach Arena
7 Glendale AZ Jobing.com Arena
8 Las Vegas, NV Orleans Theatre
9 San Diego, Ca ipayOne Center
12/13 – 89X Christmas Show w/Fall Out Boy & New Found Glory
13 Detroit, MI State Theater
12/14 – w/Cute Is What We Aim For & All Time Low
14 Toronto, ON The Mod Club Theatre
12/15 – 12/17 – “HanuCOBRA” w/All Time Low, Moros Eros, & Special Guests
15 Albany, NY Valentines
16 Levittown, NY Club Ritual
17 Asbury Park, NJ The Stone Pony
FEBRUARY
2/7 – 2/21 – w/Cartel, Boys Like Girls, & Permanent Me
7 Carrboro, NC Cat’s Cradle
9 New York, NY Nokia Theatre Times Square
10 Millvale, PA Mr. Small’s Theatre
11 Columbus, OH Newport Music Hall
12 St. Louis, MO Mississippi Nights
14 New Orleans, LA House of Blues Parish
15 Dallas, TX Gypsy Ballroom
16 Houston, TX Meridian
17 Austin, TX Emo’s Alternative Lounging
19 Tucson, AZ Rialto Theatre
20 Los Angeles, CA House of Blues
21 San Diego, Ca House of Blues
2/23 – 2/28 – w/Cartel, Boys Like Girls, & Quiet Drive
23 Las Vegas, CA House of Blues
24 Anaheim, CA House of Blues
26 Orangevale, CA The Boardwalk
27 Portland, OR Roseland Theatre
28 Seattle, WA El Corazon

***Additional dates in March to be announced shortly***

Contest Update

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We have two new contests up on the website. We are giving away a copy of Tony Hawk’s new game Project 8 (ends December 1st) as well as a Self Against City (ends December 31st) prize pack! Also be sure to enter our Plus 44, Kaddisfly, and Bright Light Fever contests which will all be ending on November 30th.

Staff Recommendations November 26th 2006

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Bryce Jacobson

There aren’t to many albums coming out this time of year but there is one that fits in perfect. Check out A Santa Cause 2 for a whole bunch of holiday tunes from some of your favorite artists.

Michael Schneider

After attending his live show on Friday with Hellogoodbye, I must recommend Dave Melillo. Since hearing his first demo before he signed to Drive-Thru, I’ve always been impressed, but never expected him the talent I saw in his live performance.

Weekly Poll Roundup November 25th, 2006

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Here is a roundup of last weeks polls.

What would you like to see more of on Driven Far Off?
More videos was the top pick for this poll. I’m happy to say we will have some more coming your way shortly. We will also always bring you as many interviews and reviews as we can. We are always open to suggestions so be sure to hit up the contact page if you have any!

What do you think of the new Fall Out Boy track that was leaked online?
Thanks for all the votes on this poll, I knew it would be a big one. 29 of you voted Fall Out Boy’s new song as being “Utter crap,” 20 votes for “It’s good, but it’s still no TTTYG,” 19 for “It’s awesome,” and 10 for “Fall Out Who?” Its only a few more months before we will hear the bands new album and we’ll see if this album takes them anywhere or if they just go with the flow.

The Transit War On Tour

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The Transit War‘s east coast tour starts today. Sound The Alarm will be replacing Roses are Red for this run. Check in to The Transit War’s Myspace page for updates. More dates to be added soon.

w/ Zolof the Rock and Roll Destroyer and Sound The Alarm

11/21/06 – New York, NY @ The Cutting Room
11/25/06 – Bound Brook, NJ @ Hamilton Street Cafe & Stage w/ Roses Are Red, Zolof The Rock N’ Roll Destroyer, Crash Romeo, Near Miss, By Her Smile
11/26/06 – Danbury, CT @ Empress Ballroom
11/27/06 – Baltimore, MD @ The Ottobar
11/28/06 – Philadelphia, PA @ TBA
11/30/06 – Huntington, WV @ Hyamp
12/01/06 – ???, SC @ ???

w/ Rory, Sound The Alarm

12/02/06 – Orlando, FL @ TBA
12/03/06 – Jacksonville, FL @ The Imperial
12/05/06 – West Palm Beach, FL @ Rays Downtown Blues Bar w/ Rory, Sound The Alarm
12/07/06 – Tallahassee, FL @ Beta bar w/ Rory, Sound The Alarm
12/08/06 – Florence, AL @ The Rave Arcade w/ Rory, Sound The Alarm