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Mark Hoppus To Release Solo Album

January 18, 2009 By Bryce Jacobson Leave a Comment

Mark Hoppus (Blink 182, +44) recently talked to MTV about writing and recording his own record. In the interview Mark states that he doesn’t know the current status of +44 and has been recording his own songs for some time now. You can read the entire interview here.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: +44, Blink 182, Mark Hoppus

A Day To Remember Post New Song

January 18, 2009 By Ben Minsky Leave a Comment

A Day To Remember have posted a new song on their myspace off of their second album, Homesick, which hits stores February 3, 2009. The song, Welcome To The Family, can be heard by clicking here.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: A Day To Remember, homesick

New Lydia Tour Dates

January 18, 2009 By Ben Minsky 1 Comment

Lydia has announced a new set of tour dates.

2/19/2009 The Launchpad Albuquerque, NM
2/20/2009 The Loft Colorado Springs, CO
2/21/2009 Larimer Lounge Denver, CO
2/24/2009 The Waiting Room Omaha, NE
2/25/2009 Vaudeville Mews Des Moines, IA
2/26/2009 Station 4 St. Paul, MN
2/27/2009 The Annex Madison, WI
2/28/2009 AV-Aerie Chicago, IL
3/1/2009 Purdue University West Lafayette, IN
3/2/2009 The Grog Shop Cleveland Heights, OH
3/3/2009 The Barbary Philadelphia, PA
3/4/2009 Middle East Cambridge, Massachusetts
3/5/2009 Mercury Lounge New York, NY
3/6/2009 Maxwells Hoboken, NJ

Filed Under: News Tagged With: lydia, tour dates

SXSW Performance List

January 15, 2009 By Ben Minsky Leave a Comment

Click here to view the bands that are set to perform at SXSW 2009.

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New Rise Against Video

January 15, 2009 By Ben Minsky 1 Comment

Below is the new Rise Against video for “Audience of One”

[myspace]http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=50404685[/myspace]

Filed Under: News, Videos Tagged With: audience of one, Rise Against

Stephen Christian (Anberlin) Needs Your Help

January 15, 2009 By Ben Minsky 1 Comment

Stephen Christian, vocalist for Anberlin, is involved with an organization called Faceless International and they need your help! Check out the information below–sounds like a very cool project.

Faceless International

Friends,
As many of you know I am involved with an organization called Faceless International, a humanitarian non-profit that provides education, support, and helping hand to many hurting areas of the world. You can be involved! Come with us as we travel across the world aiding in the fight against everything from homelessness to human trafficking.
This years trips are listed below, but to find out other ways to get involved with faceless or your own community click here!

Become the change,
Stephen Christian

LOS ANGELES
March 9th-14thӬ, March 16th-21stӬ, March 23rd-28th, ҬMarch 30th-April 4thӬ, April 6th-11th
We have teamed up with various organizations in the Los Angeles area so we can make a positive difference in the city! Our purpose is easy: we simply just don’t want to make a difference in other countries alone, we want to make a difference in our own country as well! We will be feeding the homeless, playing with children who have no friends, learning about human trafficking in the United States, as well as so many other important activities! At the end of the week, we will enjoy a fun adventure together as a group to celebrate all we’ve done!

UKRAINE
May 22nd – June 1st
We will be learning about Human Trafficking in Europe and how poverty is the leading cause. Also, we will work at an orphanage to develop relationships with the beautiful Ukrainian culture. This trip promises to be an amazing time! We are asking that you have graduated high school to accompany us on this trip.

GUATEMALA
June 12th-20th “¨June 19th – 27th
In Guatemala we will once again learn about the Fair Wage practices of the coffee industry, especially in the Guatemalan culture. This trip is being repeated because of the fantastic time we had this past June. Come experience what life is like in Central America! We are asking that you have graduated high school to accompany us on this trip.

NEW YORK CITY
July 13th – 18th
July 20th – 25th
July 27th – August 1st

This trip is open to all high school students and up! Once again, we would like to make a difference in our own country, just like we are making a difference in other parts of the world. We are traveling to Los Angeles over Spring Break and we are also excited to say that we are traveling to New York City over the summer! Come work with us to be the change right here in the United States!

CORNERSTONE ILLINOIS
FACELESS INTERNATIONAL FUNDRAISER BIKE TOUR
June 17th – June 29th

Starting on June 17th, and leaving from Atlanta, GA, we will be raising awareness about Fair Wage and Human Trafficking by biking our way to the Cornerstone Music Festival! This promises to be an exciting time! We are working on all of the details still, but email Valarie at [email protected] to get the latest details! We are so stoked about this!!!

Faceless International aims to defend the plight of exploited people worldwide who have gone faceless and unknown for far too long. We exist to raise awareness about social issues happening throughout the global community. We provide first hand experience and education through trips around the world and solution-based opportunities through regional resources.

www.Facelessinternational.com
[email protected]
[email protected]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Anberlin, Faceless International

Saosin Live Recording From The Studio

January 15, 2009 By Ben Minsky Leave a Comment

After releasing their latest EP, The Grey, Saosin is back in the studio recording their second full length album. Saosin and Hurley have teamed up to bring you a live feed from the studio to watch AND hear everything that is going on. Click here to view the live feed.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: hurley, recording, Saosin

Free Download: Thursday – “Resuscitation Of A Dead Man”

January 14, 2009 By Bryce Jacobson Leave a Comment

Thursday‘s new album Common Existence is set for release on February 17th. Their song “Resuscitation Of A Dead Man” can be downloaded below for free. Check out the album art for Common Existence below.

Thursday – Resuscitation Of A Dead Man (mp3)

Filed Under: Album Art, News Tagged With: Free Download, Thursday

Another The New Regime Interview

January 14, 2009 By Ben Minsky Leave a Comment

The New Regime has recently done an interview with Aralie.com. To find out more about Ilan and his views on downloading music illegally head over to aralie.com

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Interview, The New Regime

New Info From Minus The Bear: Tour, Live Set, and Vinyl

January 14, 2009 By Ben Minsky Leave a Comment

Minus The Bear will be heading to Australia for the Soundwave Festival. Here are the dates:

Feb 21 2009 Soundwave Festival Brisbane, Queensland
Feb 22 2009 Soundwave Festival Sydney, New South Wales
Feb 27 2009 Soundwave Festival Melbourne, Victoria
Feb 28 2009 Soundwave Festival Adelaide, South Australia
Mar 2 2009 Soundwave Festival Perth, Western Australia

Also, Minus The Bear recently recorded a live set at Seattle’s Showbox for Rhapsody. Songs include “Dr. L’Ling,” “Throwin’ Shapes,” “Memphis and 53rd,” and “The Fix.” The set can be heard by clicking here.

Lastly, the band’s EP, Acoustics, will be released on vinyl starting February 17, 2009. Only 5,000 copies will be printed.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: acoustics, Minus-The-Bear, soundwave festival

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