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Article #3 – Music & Innocence pt. 1

January 13, 2007 By Tyler Hayes 1 Comment

Music and innocence, the words aren’t too often found next to each other, yet they make a lot of sense when they are.

I heard an Mxpx song on the radio back in 1998 I believe. I found out who the band was, I went and bought “Slowly going the way of the buffalo” and to this day it’s still probably the cd of mine that has gotten the most play over the years. I went to see Mxpx a few months after buying their cd. A small band no one I went with had heard of named “The Ataris” was opening for them. The Ataris cd “blue skies, broken hearts, next twelve exits” had just come out and by the end of their set all my friends were at the table buying the cd.

The melodies, the lyrics, everything seemed so relevant at the time. It seemed like the songs were written by someone that had been there, someone who knew what it was like to be in high school and to be that age. It felt like the songs were written for me.

Time went by and bands came and went from my cd player. Some were important and memorable, and some not so much. One band that sticks out though is Yellowcard. Back in the days of the old mp3.com (much like Purevolume.com is now) I would just search and search for all types of music, just anything and everything that sounded good. I’ll never forget when I came across this punk band with a violin in it though. I mean they can’t do that, it’s not the standard three piece stuff that was common. Songs like “October Nights” and “Rock Star Land” made me feel like I was a part of the band, and for those three short minutes, well, I think I was. Yellowcard’s first cd “One for the kids” was legendary in my eyes, the songs were written not because there was huge pressure to, not because millions of people were waiting for it, rather the songs were written because they were real, they needed to be sung.

I’m not old but I’m starting to realize I’m not that young anymore either. Times and music both change but nothing can replace the feeling when a song that’s been frozen in the past comes through the speakers once again. I know most people weren’t affected by the same bands and the same songs as I was, but everybody has their own. What are yours? What are the bands, and songs that take you back in time? What was the soundtrack to your youth?

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The Fall of Portugal

January 13, 2007 By Jamie Pham Leave a Comment

Portugal, the Man will be going out on tour with The Fall of Troy, Damiera and Teros Melos.

01.18.07 – San Francisco, CA @ Bottom of the Hill
01.19.07 – San Diego, CA @ SOMA
01.20.07 – West Hollywood, CA @ Troubadour
01.21.07 – Anaheim, CA @ Chain Reaction
01.22.07 – Tempe, AZ @ The Clubhouse
01.23.07 – El Paso, TX @ Chics Bar & Billiards
01.25.07 – Houston, TX @ Walters on Washington
01.26.07 – Dallas, TX @ The Door
01.27.07 – San Antonio, TX @ The Sanctuary
01.30.07 – Orlando, FL @ Back Booth
01.31.07 – Jacksonville, FL @ The Imperial
02.01.07 – Charlotte, NC @ The Casbah @ Tremont Music Hall
02.02.07 – Richmond, VA @ Alley Katz
02.03.07 – Washington, DC @ Rock and Roll Hotel
02.04.07 – Philadelphia, PA @ First Unitarian Church
02.06.07 – Worcester, MA @ Upstairs @ The Palladium
02.07.07 – South Hackensack, NJ @ School of Rock
02.08.07 – Troy, NY @ Revolution Hall
02.09.07 – Buffalo, NY @ The Buffalo Icon
02.10.07 – Detroit, MI @ Magic Stick
02.11.07 – Cleveland, OH @ Peabodys Down Under
02.12.07 – Burbank, IL @ Champs
02.13.07 – Iowa City, IA @ Picador
02.14.07 – Minneapolis, MN @ The Loft
02.15.07 – Kansas City, MO @ Grand Emporium
02.16.07 – Denver, CO @ Marquis Theatre

Filed Under: News Tagged With: damiera, portugal.-the-man, teros-melos, The-Fall-of-Troy

The Photo Atlas Unveils Video for “Handshake Heart Attack”

January 13, 2007 By Jamie Pham Leave a Comment

Denver dance-punk band The Photo Atlas have finished their video for â┚¬Ã…”Handshake Heart Attack” off their forthcoming record, No, Not Me, Never, out March 6 on Stolen Transmission/Morning After Records. You can watch the video here.

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MTV President Resigns

January 13, 2007 By Tyler Hayes Leave a Comment

“Michael Wolf is leaving Viacomâ┚¬Ã¢”ž¢s MTV Networks a little more than a year after he was recruited from McKinsey to help ease the media groupâ┚¬Ã¢”ž¢s transition to the digital age.”

Read the story here

Filed Under: News

Melee E-Card

January 12, 2007 By Tyler Hayes Leave a Comment

Melee posted an e-card with 3 songs from their new album coming out.

Note: There is a new one that has not been posted before called “Drive Away”

Filed Under: News

Be in The Great Escape Video!

January 11, 2007 By Jamie Pham Leave a Comment

If you live in the Los Angeles area and are interested in being in “The Great Escape” video for Boys Like Girls this Wednesday, January 17th send an e-mail to: BLGvideo@yahoo.com

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Boys Like Girls

Be on Carson Daly with The Format!

January 11, 2007 By Jamie Pham Leave a Comment

Our friends at 1iota.com are looking for die hard Format fans to be part of their mini-concert on Last Call with Carson Daly Thursday, January 25th. Last Call with Carson Daly features celebrity guests, cutting edge performers, like The Format, with plenty of surprises, panic, and general pandemonium. The best part is, The Format will play anywhere from 2-4 songs for you.

If you are interested in seeing The Format in person and being a part of the Last Call with Carson Daly audience, please visit www.1iota.com and follow these simple steps:

Ԛ· Click the 1iota TV Shows button
Ԛ· Click the Last Call with Carson Daly logo
Ԛ· Choose the THE FORMAT event link to request tickets

ATTENDANCE TO THIS EVENT IS BY INVITATION ONLY!!!

Remember, BE QUICK, because space is EXTREMELY LIMITED!!

MUSTS:
Ԛ· YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 16 YEARS OLD
Ԛ· YOU MUST BE AVAILABLE ON Thursday, January 25th. FROM 5:30PM – 7:30PM
Ԛ· YOU MUST HAVE A VALID PHOTO ID
Ԛ· PLEASE DO NOT WEAR WHITE, LIGHT BLUE, BEIGE OR LOGOS, AS THEY DON’T COME ACROSS WELL ON CAMERA
Ԛ· PLEASE DO NOT BRING LARGE HANDBAGS OR KNAPSACKS
Ԛ· NO CAMERAS OR RECORDING DEVICES

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More Brand New Presale Tickets

January 11, 2007 By Jamie Pham 3 Comments

A limited number of tickets have been held for Brand New fans and will be
available through a special presale. By buying tickets through our presale, you’ll be able to get your tickets before anyone else AND save some money on service charges. Presale tickets go on sale this Friday, January 12th at
1:00 PM local time.

Tour Dates:
May 10: Vancouver, BC @ Croatian Cultural Centre
May 11: Edmonton, AB @ Edmonton Event Centre
May 12: Calgary, AB @ MacEwan Hall
May 14: Winnipeg, MB @ Burton Cummings Theatre
May 17: Toronto, ON @ Kool Haus
May 19: Montreal, QC @ Spectrum de Montreal
May 22: South Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground
May 23: Providence, RI @ Lupos
May 24: Hartford, CT @ Webster Theatre

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Brand-New

Fall Out Boy – Infinity On High Pre-Order Bundles

January 11, 2007 By Jamie Pham Leave a Comment

Loserkids.com has 9 exclusive bundles priced from $24.99 to $34.99 on their page. Bundles include everything from Atticus Heartrays Fleece (Black/Foil), Macbeth Optics (2 styles), and 6 different bundles from Macbeth Footwear. Shipping prices fall under our new shipping rates so they are cheap as well.

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Myspace Secret Shows

January 11, 2007 By Jamie Pham Leave a Comment

Hellogoodbye and Self Against City will be playing the next Mysapce Secret Show on January 13 at the Soma Side Stage in San Diego. Entry is first come, first serve so show up early!

Filed Under: News Tagged With: hellogoodbye, Self-Against-City

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