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The Summer Set Ready New Album; Tour Dates

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The Summer SetThe Summer Set have set July 19th as the release date for their new album, Everything’s Fine. The frist single “Someone Like You” is available on [itunes link=”http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/someone-like-you/id437975726?uo=4″ title=”The Summer Set – Someone Like You” text=”iTunes”] and you can pick-up one of the special pre-orders here. The 11 track album was recorded in Los Angeles with super-producer John Fields (Jimmy Eat World, Jonas Brothers, Switchfoot, Andrew W.K.).

The title is a bit sarcastic,” admits guitarist John Gomez. “Our first record was just one emotion. Everything’s Fine is yin and yang. We’ve had some ups and downs recently, some breakups, some general trials and tribulations. This is a record that says we’re young, but growing up and experiencing new things. So in a way, it’s optimistic, too.”

THE SUMMER SET TOUR DATES:

July 10 – Eureka, MO – Six Flags St. Louis
July 12 – Tulsa, OK – The Marquee
July 13 – Austin, TX – Emo’s Alternative Lounge
July 14 – San Antonio, TX – Six Flags Fiesta Texas
July 16 – Arlington, TX – Six Flags Over Texas
July 19 – Houston, TX – Warehouse Live
July 21 – St. Petersburg, FL – State Theatre
July 22 РJacksonville, FL РFreebird Caf̩
July 23 – Atlanta, GA – Six Flags Over Georgia
July 26 – Agawam, MA – Six Flags New England
July 27 – New York, NY – Gramercy Theatre
July 28 – Jackson, NJ – Six Flags Great Adventure
July 30 – Columbus, OH – Newport Music Hall
Aug 2 – Pontiac, MI – The Crofoot
Aug 3 – Chicago, IL – The Bottom Lounge
Aug 4 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave
Aug 5 – Palatine, IL – Durty Nellies
Aug 6 – St. Paul, MN – Station 4
Aug 7 – Iowa City, IA – The Blue Moose Tape House
Aug 9 – Denver, CO – Marquis Theatre
Aug 10 – Salt Lake City, UT – Club Sound
Aug 12 – San Francisco, CA – The Regency Ballroom
Aug 13 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues
Aug 14 – Mesa, AZ – The Nile
Aug 15 – Tucson, AZ – The Rock
*Friday Is Forever Tour with We The Kings, The Downtown Fiction, Hot Chelle Rae & Action Item

Owl City Samples New Song; “Alligator Sky” Video

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Owl City is streaming a new song titled “Deer In The Headlights” in layers on their website. A new insturment will be revealed each day until the full song is available on Friday May 20th. The song comes from Owl City’s new album, All Things Bright And Beautiful, due out June 14th. Owl City’s current single “[itunes link=”http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/alligator-sky/id429799858?uo=4″ title=”Owl City – Alligator Sky” text=”Alligator Sky”]” is available on iTunes now and the video can be seen below. [Read more…]

There For Tomorrow Post Album Trailer

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There For TomorrowThere For Tomorrow are streaming a new trailer for their upcoming album, The Verge, due out June 28th. There For Tomorrow has special pre-order packages available for purchase here. Check out the album trailer below. The bands new single “[itunes link=”http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/hunt-hunt-hunt/id423016424?uo=4″ title=”There For Tomorrow – Hunt Hunt Hunt” text=”Hunt Hunt Hunt”]” is available on iTunes now. [Read more…]

New Found Glory Title New Album

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New Found GloryNew Found Glory have announced the title of their new album, Radiosurgery. The band has been working on demos and recording since fall of last year. Expect the album to be out later this year. The band had the following to say about the name of the album.

There are certain things in life that are extremely hard to get over. No matter how hard or long you go trying to forget, it’s always there somewhere in your mind. Some things can be so heavy they torment and enter every thought making you feel semi-insane. If our thoughts were like tumors we could have them removed.

Using RADIOSURGERY.

“Radiosurgery” – is a medical procedure that allows non-invasive treatment of benign and malignant tumors. It is also known as stereotactic radiotherapy, (SRT) when used to target lesions in the brain, and stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) when used to target lesions in the body. In addition to cancer, it has also been shown to be beneficial for the treatment of some non-cancerous conditions, including functional disorders such as arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) and trigeminal neuralgia.

Some have already used our record title as an analogy referring to the state of popular music or songs they hear on the radio. Saying it needs some fixing… Or “surgery”.

Music is healing. You can find a song from your favorite band that relates to a tough situation in your life and listening to it helps you. You could say that’s some sort of Radiosurgery.

You can apply or relate the title to whatever you want. Truth is, it will all make sense once you hear the album.

 

2011 Warped Tour Compilation And Track Listing

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2011 Warped Tour CompilationThe 2011 Warped Tour Compilation is set for release on June 7th. The collection features a wide variety of artists that will be playing this year’s punk rock summer camp such as A Day To Remember, Set Your Goals, Attack Attack!, Against Me!, August Burns Red, The Devil Wears Prada, Big D and the Kids Table, and more.

Check out the track listing and album art below.
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30 Seconds To Mars Breaking Up?

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30 Seconds To MarsIt was reported earlier today that MTV Canada would release a video of 30 Seconds To Mars announcing their break up. The video is available now here and I don’t hear the band say anything about breaking up. They sound tired, they look tired, and I wouldn’t be surprised the band took a break or even went on hiatus.

What are your thoughts? It feels like the interview was taken in the wrong direction. The interviewer won’t stop asking about the rumors of this being their last album, and the band didn’t want to give an answer. Is this a ploy for MTV to get some traffic to their website? 30 Seconds To Mars will officially announce their plans on their own terms so don’t believe anything until you see it officially from them.

Eve 6 Sign To Fearless Records, Hit Studio In June

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Eve 6, who recently signed to Fearless Records, will be entering the studio in June with legendary producer Don Gilmore (Pearl Jam, Dashboard Confessional, Good Charlotte, The All-American Rejects). The band will be recording their long-awaited fourth studio album. Gilmore’s previous work includes production on Linkin Park’s 10 x platinum-seling album Hybrid Theory and 5 x platinum-selling release Meteora. Gilmore also produced EVE 6’s platinum-selling self-titled debut album.

“Starting in the first couple weeks of June, we’ll be descending into the dungeon (AKA studio) to record album #4 with Don Gilmore, our producer on the first two album,” notes the band. “Don is a svengali/genius type of guy, and is a great match for our style and sensibility in the studio. We have a special bond with him, and are excited to get in the trenches and become comrades in musical arms once again. It’s been great having all this time to refine the material; we feel this will be song for song our strongest album to date.” Read more of the band’s statement on their website.

After a brief disbandment in which the members pursued various other projects, Eve 6 reformed in early 2008, and spent much of the following two years on the road reconnecting with the fan base and playing to crowds wildly enthusiastic about their return. The band signed to Fearless Records early May 2011, and is excited to work on new material. “This will be a great home for us,” notes the band. “They’re super pumped about this record and the new songs and are just as anxious to get it recorded and released as we are.”