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A couple nights ago, I had the pleasure of seeing Joie De Vivre. Their stage presence was undeniable and their tunes are wonderful. The more I listen, the more I love it. Check out this video my friend Andrew from It’s a Kling Thing shot. Be sure to check out his blurb on the band.
It’s A Swing Thing! – Joie De Vivre from Its A Kling Thing on Vimeo.
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he full version of Four Year Strong‘s new video for “Tonight We Feel Alive (On A Saturday)” is out and you can check it below. The song comes from the bands latest album, Enemy of the World, in stores now. Catch Four Year Strong on tour this fall with Comeback Kid and The Wonder Years. [Read more…]
Every Avenue are streaming a trailer for their new video “Tell Me I’m A Wreck” which you can check out below. The full video will be available on August 10th. The song comes from the bands latest album, Picture Perfect, in stores now. [Read more…]
Anberlin is selling a limited number of pre-sale tickets that include a digital download of their new album, Dark Is The Way, Light Is A Place, as well as a limited edition tour poster with your name on it. These pre-sale tickets also don’t have any service fees. Head here to check out the tour dates and pick up those pre-sale tickets here.
Yellowcard has officially signed to Hopeless Records and will be entering the studio in September with Neal Avron to record their new album due out in Spring 2011. Check out the press release for the announcement below.
Returning to their pre-major label indie beginnings, Yellowcard have recently signed with Hopeless Records for their seventh studio album, the first since 2007’s Paper Walls. For round seven (and after 3 million records sold), Ryan Key (vocals/guitar) and original members Sean Mackin (violin) and Longineu (“LP”) Parsons (drums) continuing with Ryan Mendez (guitar) will be joined by longtime friend of the band Sean O’Donnell (bass), whose addition has been described as a “natural fit” for the current mindset and progression of the group.
“Hopeless seemed to be the right place for us; they were really interested in working with the band, very proactive, and had a lot of great ideas for us,” says frontman/guitarist Ryan Key. “They’re giving us the opportunity to do exactly what we want with it, and we’re thankful to have an established fanbase that is already interested in what we have to put out.”
“We have all been big fans of Yellowcard since their early days” adds Hopeless Records President Louis Posen. “Our team is having a great time working with the band and we are thrilled that there is going to be a new Yellowcard album soon. We know the fans want new music and we are honored and humbled that we get to play a part in helping such a great band write the next chapter in their career.”
Key said the writing process has been like picking up just where they left off, that they “feel like kids again, having fun and driving around listening to the music we just created, no words yet, just the music over and over again.“ They will soon begin recording with their tried-and-true producer Neal Avron – “the sixth member of our band” – and are aiming for a spring release, enough time to take new material and the classic benchmarks out for a refresher.
“We’re talking about a ton of different ideas, and we’re itching to start as soon as possible,” Key said. “Ultimately, we want to make something the fans will love. What we love to do most, is look out from the stage and see people exploding with energy, and I think we keep that in mind while we are writing. We miss being out on the road playing for Yellowcard fans all around the world, and without their support we wouldn’t have a career.”
Anberlin has announced a headlining fall US and Canada tour. The band will be taking Crash Kings and Civil Twilight along with them on the road. A special pre-sale for the tour is available at anberlin.com. Check out the tour dates below. Anberlin’s new album, Dark Is The Way, Light Is A Place, is due out September 7th.
09/28 – New Orleans, LA – House of Blues
09/29 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues
10/01 – Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater
10/02 – Phoenix, AZ – Marquee Theater
10/03 – Las Vegas, NV – House of Blues
10/05 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex
10/06 – Reno, NV – Knitting Factory
10/08 – Los Angeles, CA – House of Blues
10/09 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues
10/10 – San Francisco, CA – Regency Ballroom
10/12 – Portland, OR – Wonder Ballroom
10/13 – Boise, ID – Knitting Factory
10/15 – Spokane, WA – Knitting Factory
10/16 – Vancouver, BC – Vogue Theatre
10/18 – Calgary, AB – MacEwan Hall
10/19 – Edmonton, AB – Edmonton Events Center
10/20 – Saskatoon, SK – Odeon
10/21 – Winnipeg, MB – Garrick Center
10/22 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue
10/23 – Chicago, IL – House of Blues
10/25 – Detroit, MI – St. Andrews
10/26 – Toronto, ON – Sound Academy
10/28 – Boston, MA – Paradise
10/29 – Philadelphia, PA – Theatre of Living Arts
10/30 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza
10/31 – Washington, DC – 9:30 Club
11/01 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues
11/03 – Nashville, TN – Rocketown
11/04 – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade
11/05 – St Petersburg, FL – Jannus Landing
11/06 – Orlando, FL – House of Blues
Four Year Strong have released an all-out cinematic trailer for their new video “Tonight We Feel Alive (On A Saturday)”. The song comes from the bands latest album, Enemy of the World, in stores now. Check out the trailer after the jump and come back Wednesday to catch the full video. [Read more…]
News is spreading that Yellowcard is currently recording a new album with Neal Avron that will be released next year on Hopeless Records. Are you excited about this news, or has it been to long for them to make a comeback? Expect more news on the bands return soon.
Tooth & Nail has singed Icon For Hire as their latest addition to their roster. Female fronted and hailing from Decatur, IL, Icon For Hire is comprised of Ariel (vocals) Shawn Jump (guitar) and Adam Kronshagen (drums). Since 2007, the band has been establishing their strong following by touring extensively across the Mid-West. From the beginning, the band has written music with a positive view without downplaying the hardships in life, which is a vision the label understands and supports.
“We are thrilled to be joining such an established and well-respected group at Tooth & Nail,” shares the band upon their signing. “It’s a label that has a history of consistently putting out good music and really working side by side with their artists. Because we’ve been doing this thing on our own for over two years, it feels great to partner with Tooth & Nail. We can’t wait to record our debut full-length and see where this road takes us.”
Icon For Hire will be hitting the studios with famed producer Aaron Sprinkle (Anberlin, The Almost, Acceptance) this fall. Writing for the last several months, the band is anxious to get into the studio to formulate their sound of combining heavy, rock-oriented sounds and modern pop elements with a strong focus on the production.
“We feel like it’s a common misconception among new bands that once a band gets signed, the hard work is over. We’re approaching this completely different, we realize that now’s when the real work begins and we’re up for the challenge. We’re three very driven people, and we’re not gonna stop until we fulfill our goals.”
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