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Albums In Stores Today – May 3, 2011

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Here are some albums hitting store shelves and the internet today. Let us know what you will be picking up and your thoughts.

[itunes link=”http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/free/id430181868?uo=4″ title=”Twin Atlantic – Free” text=”Twin Atlantic – Free”]
[itunes link=”http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/this-love-is-free/id431360679?uo=4″ title=”Hyland – Weights & Measures” text=”Hyland – Weights & Measures”]
[itunes link=”http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/some-things-dont-wash-out/id433643173?uo=4″ title=”You, Me, And Everyone We Know – Things Are Really Weird Right Now” text=”You, Me, And Everyone We Know – Things Are Really Weird Right Now EP”]
[itunes link=”http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/never-too-late/id432805122?uo=4″ title=”Secondhand Serenade – Weightless EP” text=”Secondhand Serenade – Weightless EP “]

Seconhand Serenad Post “Something More” Video

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Secondhand Serenade‘s new video for “Something More” debuted on MTV Hits & MTVu last week. You can watch the video here. “Something More” is the lead single from Secondhand Serenade’s third album, Hear Me Now, which comes out Tuesday, August 3rd. Starting today, fans can get an exclusive first listen to Hear Me Now on MySpace. Fans can also pre-order Hear Me Now at Secondhand Serenade’s own webstore.

Secondhand Serenade is currently on a headlining tour across the United States with support from White Tie Affair & Runner Runner. Notable shows include a New York City play at the Gramercy Theatre on Tuesday August 10th and Anaheim at House Of Blues on Saturday, September 4th.

Headlining Tour Dates w/The White Tie Affair & Runner Runner

07/28/10 Orlando FL The Social
07/29/10 St.Petersburg FL State Theatre
07/31/10 Atlanta GA Masquerade
08/01/10 Covington KY Mad Hatter
08/03/10 Charlotte NC Tremont Music Hall
08/04/10 Towson MD Racher Theatre
08/05/10 Lancaster PA Chamelon Club
08/06/10 New Haven CT Toad’s Place
08/07/10 Boston MA Royale
08/08/10 Burlington VT Higher Ground
08/10/10 New York NY Gramercy Theatre
08/11/10 Pittsburgh PA Altar Bar
08/12/10 Pontiac MI The Eagle Theatre
08/13/10 Lansing MI The Loft
08/15/10 Chicago IL Bottom Lounge
08/17/10 Madison WI Majestic Theatre
8/18/10 Saint Paul MN Station 4
8/21/10 Little Rock AR Juanita’s
8/27/10 Spokane WA Knitting Factory
09/04/10 Anaheim CA House of Blues

Secondhand Serenade Announce New Tour

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Secondhand Serenade has announced a new North American tour with Meg & Dia, White Tie Affair and Rookie of the Year opening on all US dates, while Meg & Dia and label mates Everlea opening in Canada. See all tour dates below.

Tour Dates

Dec 19 ““ Honolulu, HI @ Pipeline Cafe
Jan 16 ““ Las Vegas, NV @ House Of Blues *
Jan 17 ““ Sparks, NV @ New Oasis *
Jan 18 ““ Orangevale, CA @ The Boardwalk *
Jan 20 ““ Vancouver, BC @ Biltmore #
Jan 21 ““ Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory *
Jan 22 ““ Calgary, ALB @ The Warehouse #
Jan 23 ““ Edmonton, ALB @ Starlite Room #
Jan 25 ““ Winnipeg, MB @ Garrick Centre #
Jan 26 ““ Fargo, ND @ The Venue *
Jan 27 ““ Sioux Falls, SD @ Ramkota Exhibit Hall *
Jan 29 ““ Big Rapids, MI @ Ferris State University *
Jan 31 ““ Indianapolis, IN @ Univ. of Indianapolis – FREE SHOW *
Feb 3 ““ Toronto, ON @ Mod Club #
Feb 5 ““ South Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground *
Feb 6 ““ Providence, RI @ Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel *
Feb 7 ““ Portland, ME @ The Station *
Feb 8 ““ New Haven, CT @ Toad’s Place *
* with Meg & Dia, White Tie Affair, Rookie Of The Year
# with Meg & Dia, Everlea

Secondhand Serenade Album Details; Album Art

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Secondhand Serenade will release their new album, A Twist In My Story, on February 19th on Glassnote/East West. You can hear clips of new songs on the bands MySpace page, new clips will be posted weekly. Check out the album art and track listing below.

Secondhand Serenade

Track Listing

1. Like A Knife
2. Fall For You
3. Maybe
4. Stranger
5. Your Call
6. Suppose
7. A Twist In My Story
8. Why
9. Stay Close, Dont Go
10. Pretend
11. Goodbye

Contests Update

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We have a new contest for the upcoming “The Show Must Go On Tour” featuring Hawthorne Heights, From First To Last, Secondhand Serenade, Brighten and Powerspace. One lucky winner will receive t-shirts from all the bands and CD’s from Secondhand Serenade, Powerspace, and From First To Last. Enter on the contests page here.

Secondhand Serenade – Awake (re-release)

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Secondhand Serenade

Artist: Secondhand Serenade
Album: Awake
Label: Glassnote
Purchase: Smart Punk
 Release Date: February 6, 2007

Overall: 8.3
Music: 8.4
Lyrics: 8.2
Production: 8.5

Nowadays, a guy and a guitar equal a Dashboard Confessional rip-off. It’s never been more blatant than Secondhand Serenade. However, it’s never been done this well.

Fans of Chris Carrabba longing for new acoustic tracks to tug on their heartstrings absolutely need this album. “Awake” is a re-release, celebrating John Vesely’s joining of the East/West family.

John’s voice is able to hover barely above a whisper and then take off soaring into a melting pot of harmonies. It’s much more accessible than D/C.

The songs themselves are nothing original, but are crafted so well that you don’t care. You will sing along all the same.

Sprinkle several songs from “Awake” on a mixtape or purchase the album as a Valentine’s Day present for your sweetie. You’re sure to get the “sap of the year” award, but a smile is guaranteed on their face.

Track Listing:
1. Half Alive
2. Broken
3. Vulnerable
4. Your Call
5. Maybe
6. It’s Not Over
7. I Hate This Song
8. Awake
9. Take Me With You
10. Let It Roll
11. The Last Song Ever
12. End