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MxPx – Let’s Rock

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MxPx - Let's Rock album art

Artist: MxPx
Album: Let’s Rock
Label: Side One Dummy
Purchase: Smart Punk
Release Date: October 24, 2006

Overall: 8.0
Music: 8.4
Lyrics: 7.6
Production: 8.0

MxPx; it would be nearly impossible to say something that hasn’t already been said about this band. Beginning their legacy back in 1992, these musical pioneers have written and released hundreds of songs, yet some still remain unheard. Let’s Rock is a compilation of rare and tracks compiled over the last few years since their last b-sides album, Let It Happen.
It’s understatement to say this record spans the bands’ different stages. Some songs contain the commercially successful sound of The Ever Passing Moment, and others really do rock as hard as the band ever has. Mike’s vocals contrast from screaming to swooning but never lose the clarity and passion I’ve grown accustomed to in their music.

Mike (bass, vocals), Tom (guitars), & Yuri (drums) have again crafted another welcomed addition to the MxPx discography. If you’re looking for a ‘new record,’ wait for the follow-up to Panic. While this is a record truly put out for MxPx fans, it’s a solid release that could easily win over new audiences…what rock have you been under if you’ve never heard MxPx?

Track Listing
1. You Walk, I Run
2. Every Light
3. 1 And 3
4. Don’t Forget Me (When You’re Gone)
5. Breathe Deep
6. Make Up Your Mind
7. Running Out Of Time
8. Slow Ride
9. Where Did You Go?
10. Sweet Sweet Thing (Acoustic Demo)
11. Last Train (Acoustic Demo)
12. You Walk, I Run (Acoustic Demo)

The Fold Release Exclusive Digital Version of “This Too Shall Pass”

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Tooth & Nail is releasing an exclusive digital version of The Fold‘s This Too Shall Pass album complete with 4 bonus tracks not on the original album. Look for it on iTunes on November 7th. The Fold will be hitting the road with on a three and a half week tour with Self Against City, Quiet Drive, and The Transit War beginning on October 13th. To check out a list of tour dates here. Also, the band has added a couple new designs, including a hoodie to their online store.

Dustin Kensrue Signs To Equal Vision

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Dustin Kensrue, front man for Thrice, has signed to Equal Vision Records for his solo release. You can read the press release below.

Known and respected by many as the vocal frontman for Orange Countyâ┚¬Ã¢”ž¢s, critically acclaimed THRICE, Dustin Kensrueâ┚¬Ã¢”ž¢s vocal and songwriting ability has taken him down a road he has not traveled in quite some time. Co-produced by Dustin and fellow THRICE band mate, Teppei Teranishi, this highly anticipated release hits stores January 23rd, 2007.

The perpetually modest and self-effacing Dustin Kensrue explains the circumstances that led up to the writing and recording of his debut solo album Please Come Home, as â┚¬Ã…”Before I ever played in a band, I would take my acoustic guitar wherever I went and would sing and play for whoever was around. I wanted these songs at their core to work in that street corner kind of sense, just a guy with his guitar a voice and a story to tell.â┚¬?

Free Mute Math Song

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Mute Mathâ┚¬Ã¢”ž¢s â┚¬Ã…”Plan Bâ┚¬? off their new self-titled album is iTunesâ┚¬Ã¢”ž¢ Single of the Week.Ԛ  For the next 5 days, you can grab it for FREE right here.

SideCho Records Announces Three New Signed Bands

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SideCho Records is proud to announce their recent signings of Ghosts & Liars, The Only Children, and Peachcake. These are the latest additions to the record label’s growing roster, which already includes bands such as 1090 Club, The Spores, Tokyo Rose, and Blinded Black (another recent signing).

Ghosts & Liars features Chris Du Bray and Rachel Bowman, both of who are already familiar with the label. SideCho Records was home to Chris and Rachel’s former band, Some By Sea, and the new music will be a pleasant surprise for fans of the now-defunct band. Ghosts & Liars will be playing this year’s SideCho Records CMJ Showcase that is to take place at Arlene’s Grocery (95 Stanton St., NYC) on November 1. The debut album will follow in Spring 2007.

The Only Children boasts an already-impressive line-up including Josh Berwanger, formerly of The Anniversary, and drum appearances by both Christian Jankowski (also from The Anniversary) and Ryan Pope (formerly of The Get Up Kids). The band is currently in the studio at Black Lodge in KC and will be releasing an album in Spring 2007.

Last is Peachcake from Carefree/Cave Creek, AZ. Made up of Stefan Pruett on vocals and John Oâ┚¬Ã¢”ž¢Keefe on keyboards, guitar andâ┚¬Ã¢â‚¬the combination of bothâ┚¬Ã¢â‚¬ keytar, Peachcake has already been gaining international buzz by winning the â┚¬Ã…”Best USAâ┚¬? category from the 2006 Toronto Independent Music Awards. Out now on Jim Adkinsâ┚¬Ã¢”ž¢ (Jimmy Eat World) Western Tread Records is a CD/EP split with another Arizona-based band Less Pain Forever, titled Now We Have Something To Celebrate. You can currently see Peachcake live on tour with Hellogoodbye, but youâ┚¬Ã¢”ž¢ll have to wait until next Spring for the new album.

Boys Like Girls To Open For The All-American Rejects

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Boys Like Girls have been tapped to open for the All-American Rejects, Motion City Soundtrack and The Format starting on December 1st. The band will also be joining Spitalfield, Punchline, Valencia, and Over It on the road for the month of November. You can find the tour dates below.

Oct 11 2006 7:00P
Bogart’s w/Lostprophets Cincinnati, OH
Oct 12 2006 8:30P
PennState University – Free Acoustic Show! College Town, PA
Oct 13 2006 7:30P
Crocodile Rock Cafe w/Lostprophets Allentown, PA
Oct 14 2006 8:00P
The Chance w/Lostprophets Poughkeepsie, NY
Oct 15 2006 7:30P
Northern Lights w/Lostprophets Clifton Park, NY
Oct 16 2006 6:30P
Stone Pony w/Lostprophets Asbury Park, NJ
Oct 18 2006 7:00P
Showplace Theatre Buffalo, NY
Oct 19 2006 8:00P
The Trocadero Philadelphia, PA
Oct 21 2006 8:30P
Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel Providence, RI
Nov 4 2006 8:00P
School of Rock w/ Spitalfield, Punchline, Valencia and Over It S. Hackensack, NJ
Nov 5 2006 8:00P
Webster Underground w/ Spitalfield, Punchline, Valencia, and Over It Hartford, CT
Nov 6 2006 5:00P
The ICC w/ Spitalfield, Punchline, Valencia and Over It Allston, MA
Nov 7 2006 8:00P
Village Pub w/ Spitalfield, Punchline, Valencia and Over It Amityville, NY
Nov 8 2006 8:00P
The Ottobar w/ Spitalfield, Punchline, Valencia and Over It Baltimore, MD
Nov 9 2006 8:00P
The Championship w/ Spitalfield, Punchline, Valencia and Over It Lemoyne, PA
Nov 10 2006 8:00P
The Harmony Grange w/ Spitalfield, Punchline, Valencia and Over It Wilmington, DE
Nov 11 2006 8:00P
The Masquerade w/ Spitalfield, Punchline, Valencia and Over It Atlanta, GA
Nov 12 2006 8:00P
Greene Street w/ Spitalfield, Punchline, Valencia and Over It Greensboro, NC
Nov 14 2006 8:00P
Sector 7G w/ Spitalfield, Punchline, Valencia and Over It Augusta, GA
Nov 15 2006 8:00P
The Backbooth w/ Spitalfield, Punchline, Valencia and Over It Orlando, FL
Nov 16 2006 8:00P
Culture Room w/ Spitalfield, Punchline, Valencia and Over It Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Nov 17 2006 7:00P
Fuel Coffeehouse w/ Spitalfield, Punchline, Valencia and Over It Jacksonville, FL
Nov 18 2006 8:00P
1982 Bar w/ Spitalfield, Punchline, Valencia and Over It Gainesville, FL
Nov 20 2006 8:00P
Walter’s on Washington w/ Spitalfield, Punchline, Valencia and Over It Houston, TX
Nov 21 2006 7:00P
Stubbs Bar-B-Que w/ Spitalfield, Punchline, Valencia and Over It Austin, TX
Nov 22 2006 8:00P
The Door w/ Spitalfield, Punchline, Valencia and Over It Dallas, TX
Nov 24 2006 8:00P
Skrappy’s w/ Spitalfield, Punchline, Valencia and Over It Tucson, AZ
Nov 25 2006 8:00P
The Sets w/ Spitalfield, Punchline, Valencia and Over It Tempe, AZ
Dec 1 2006 6:00P
iPayOne Center w/The All American Rejects, Motion City Soundtrack and The Format San Diego, CA
Dec 2 2006 7:00P
Gibson Amphiteatre w/The All American Rejects, Motion City Soundtrack and The Format Universal City, CA
Dec 4 2006 5:30P
Event Center @ San Jose w/The All American Reject, Motion City Soundtrack and The Format San Jose, CA
Dec 6 2006 5:30P
Quest Field Event Center w/The All American Rejects, Motion City Soundtrack and The Format Seattle, WA
Dec 8 2006 6:00P
Salt Air Theatre w/The All American Rejects, Motion City Soundtrack and The Format Magna, UT
Dec 9 2006 6:00P
Salt Air Theatre w/The All American Rejects, Motion City Soundtrack and The Format Magna, UT
Dec 10 2006 5:30P
The Fillmore Auditorium w/The All American Rejects, Motion City Soundtrack and The Format Denver, CO
Dec 12 2006 7:00P
Uptown Theatre w/The All American Rejects, Motion City Soundtrack and The Format Kansas City, MO
Dec 15 2006 6:00P
The Eagles Ballroom w/The All American Rejects, Motion City Soundtrack and The Format Milwaukee, WI
Dec 16 2006 6:00P
Roy Wilkins Auditorium River Centre w/ The All American Rejects Saint Paul, MN
Dec 18 2006 5:30P
Eastern MI Convocation Ctr. w/ The All American Rejects Ypsilanti, MI
Dec 19 2006 5:00P
Arragon Ballroom w/ The All American Rejects Chicago, IL
Dec 20 2006 5:30P
Assembly Hall – University of Illinois w/ The All American Rejects Champaign, IL