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Josh and Zac Leaving Paramore

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Paramore recently made an announcement about Josh and Zac leaving the band. The announcement states:

A couple of months ago, Josh and Zac let us know they would be leaving the band after our show in Orlando last Sunday. None of us were really shocked. For the last year it hasn’t seemed as if they wanted to be around anymore. We want Josh and Zac to do something that makes them happy and if that isn’t here with us, then we support them finding happiness elsewhere.

More of the announcement is available at the link. Yesterday however, Josh and Zac released their own statement on their departure that goes a little more in depth about the history of the band. Check it out here and let us know your thoughts. Is Paramore set for failure or a much needed reboot?

Terrible Things Post “Revolution” Video

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Terrible Things are streaming their new video for “Revolution” from their debut self-titled album [itunes link=”http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/revolution/id388692746?uo=4″ title=”Terrible Things – Terrible Things” text=”in stores now”]. The video was directed by award-winning music video director David Brodsky. Check out the video after the jump. [Read more…]

Free Queens Club EP

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Tooth & Nail Records and Queens Club are giving away the bands new Friendly EP to fans on Facebook. “Like” Queens Club on Facebook in order to download the EP, which features three new songs, “Legendary,” “Standing On The Shoulders Of Giants” and “Darkkstar,” as well as acoustic versions of two songs featured on the band’s debut full-length album Young Giant.

Young Giant is available in stores and online now and can be downloaded on [itunes link=”http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/lydia/id358964847?uo=4″ title=”Queens Club – Young Giant” text=”iTunes”].

Finch 1999-2010

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Finch have officially announced their breakup on their website. The band has been working for years at bringing a new album to light but couldn’t come to a common goal. A message from the band can be read below. Two new songs are available from the band here.

Dear Finch fans,

Over the past two years we as a band have obsessed tirelessly trying to bring you the best record Finch has ever made. Blowing everything else out of the water was the only option. If we couldn’t drop the bomb, we wouldn’t blow it up…..

From the beginning what’s always made up the sound of Finch was our ability to take our individual influences, no matter how different, and write music together that stands on it’s own. A tense balancing act on a loose wire where we have had success crossing and also lost balance to fall and be broken. Over the past few years we have collectively gone insane trying to achieve the common goal of writing our new record. It’s become obvious to all of us that the thing that made Finch such a special band to be in, was also the key ingredient that was tearing us apart. As we get older and broaden our musical pallets, we are all on separate planets drifting further and further out of orbit. Finch is our sun, it has given us everything that we have. This year our sun imploded. Although we travel through darkness. It’s comforting to know that we are all still friends. Together floating in the unknown.

We want to thank you for your undying love and support of our band. Without you, accomplishing our wildest dreams would not have been possible. We apologize deeply for letting you down. Please forgive us and please keep listening to Finch.

Thank you for Finch.

-Finch

As a parting gift we leave to you:

2 new songs (Hail To The Fire) & (World Of Violence)
A bonus version of the 2008 self titled EP (3 extra tracks)
“A Far Cry From Home – Live in Tokyo 2009” (18 Songs)
“Bury White” Far Cover (Free download)
AVAILABLE @ bandcamp

Dance Gavin Dance Downtown Battle Mountain Tour

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Dance Gavin Dance have laid out details for their upcoming Downtown Battle Mountain Tour 2011, which kicks off March 10th at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles, CA. The tour marks the official return of original front men Jon Mess and Jonny Craig (Emarosa, Isles & Glaciers). Openers To Include  Iwrestledabearonce, In Fear and Faith, Close To Home, Just Like Vinyl (Featuring Thomas Erak of The Fall of Troy) And Special DJ Set By Big Chocolate

Drummer Matt Mingus tells fans, “We are all really excited to be back with the original line up! The new album is already mostly written and so far we are all very pleased with the way things are turning out! We can’t wait for you to hear the finished product!”

Dance Gavin Dance is currently holed up in the studio, recording the long awaited follow up to 2009’s Happiness. The new album, titled Downtown Battle Mountain Pt. II (the sequel to the 2007 best seller, Downtown Battle Mountain) will be released March 8th on Rise Records, to coincide with the tour.

Dance Gavin Dance is also confirmed to perform on the entire Vans Warped tour in 2011.

Downtown Battle Mountain Tour 2011:

3/10 Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey
3/11 San Diego, CA @ Soma
3/12 Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues
3/14 Lubbock, TX @ Cactus Courtyard
3/15 McAllen, TX @ Never Say Never Fest
3/16 San Antonio, TX @ White Rabbit
3/17 Austin, TX @ Red 7 SXSW Artery Party
3/18 Austin, TX @ SXSW
3/19 Dallas, TX @ South By So What
3/20 Tulsa, OK @ ACM at UCO
3/22 Louisville, KY @ Headliners
3/23 Pittsburgh, PA @ Altar Bar
3/24 Baltimore, MD @ Rams Head
3/25 Allentown, PA @ Crocodile Rock
3/26 Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
3/27 New York, NY @ Irving Plaza
3/28 Philadelphia, PA @ First Unitarian Church
3/30 Cleveland, OH @ Peabody’s
3/31 Detroit, MI @ St Andrews Hall
4/1 Chicago, IL @ The Metro
4/2 Minneapolis, MN @ Station 4
4/3 Omaha, NE @ Sokol
4/4 Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall
4/5 Salt Lake City, UT @ Club Sound
4/7 Reno, NV @ TBA
4/8 Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades
4/9 Oakland, CA @ Metro Operahouse

Downtown Battle Mountain European Tour:

5/18 Berlin, Germany @ Magnet
5/19 Hamburg, Germany @ Logo
5/20 Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Sugar Factory
5/21 Cologne, Germany @ Luxor
5/22 Brussels, Belgium @ A/B Club
5/24 Paris, France @ Batofar
5/25 London, England @ Underworld
5/26 London, England @ Underworld

This Time Next Year Tour Dates

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This Time Next Year will be hitting the road with Daytrader and Tranist. Dates are below.

w/The Wonder Years
Jan 07 Anaheim, CA @ Chain Reaction

w/Transit, Daytrader
Jan 21 New Britain, CT @ The Hall [w/Terrible Things]
Jan 22 Buffalo, NY @ Club Diablo
Jan 23 Syracuse, NY @ Badlands
Jan 24 Providence, RI @ Club Hell
Jan 25 Albany, NY @ Bogies
Jan 26 Brooklyn, NY @ Silent Barn

w/Daytrader
Jan 27 Clinton, NJ @ The Aquifer
Jan 28 Rockville Centre, NY @ The Vibe Lounge
Jan 29 Philadelphia, PA @ The Fire
Jan 30 Baltimore, MD @ Sonar*
Feb 02 Charleston, SC @ The Oasis
Feb 03 Gainesville, FL @ 1982 Bar
Feb 04 Pompano Beach, FL @ Rocketown
Feb 05 Orlando, FL @ Hoops Tavern
Feb 07 Tallahassee, FL @ The Farside

*This Time Next Year w/Outerloop Presents Amped & Alive Ice Jam 2011

Top 10 Albums For 2010

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Here are my choices for the top albums of 2010:

  1. Four Year Strong- Enemy Of The World
  2. The Wonder Years- The Upsides
  3. Taking Back Sunday- Live From Orensanz
  4. The Black Keys- Brothers
  5. A Day To Remember- What Separates Me From You
  6. Good Old War- Good Old War
  7. Such Gold- Pedestals
  8. Valencia- Dancing With A Ghost
  9. Circa Survive- Blue Sky Noise
  10. Jimmy Eat World- Invented

Feel free to leave your top list in the replies!

The Bamboozle 2011 Announces Additional Lineup

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The Bamboozle Festival, the annual three-day music extravaganza scheduled for April 29, 30 and May 1 at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey has announced additional main stage performers.  Newly added main stage performers include: Lil Wayne, Mötley Crüe, Taking Back Sunday, The Gaslight Anthem, Wiz Khalifa, Bruno Mars, LMFAO, Chiddy Bang, and Dashboard Confessional.

These bands will be joined by previously announced main stage performers including A Day To Remember, Boys Like Girls, New Found Glory with Marky Ramone, Circa Survive, Waka Flocka Flame, Streetlight Manifesto, and the RX Bandits. Tickets for three-day packages are currently available for purchase. For ticket information as well as additional artists announced please visit: www.thebamboozle.com.

More confirmed performers will be announced shortly for The Bamboozle Festival, as well as information about The Bamboozle Roadshow 2011.