Monthly Archives July 2011

Check out this dope video of Neon Hitch covering Wiz Khalifa’s “On My Level,” set amongst a gritty black and white NYC backdrop.  If you haven’t already, also take a listen to her first single “Bad Dog,” a taste of what you can expect from her forthcoming album Beg, Borrow and Steal.

Holy Ghost! are ready to kick off an extended touring schedule for the next few months and what better way to say bon voyage than by sharing their track “Some Children” featuring the lord of Yacht Rock, Mr. Michael McDonald. The track is available to fans for an email swap or a “like” on Facebook, which can be done HERE.

Sunnyside Records is set to release the latest outing from critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Alyssa Graham. The Lock, Stock & Soul EP was produced by Grammy winner Craig Street and will be released on August 23.

Following a two-year hiatus Boulder’s Rose Hill Drive returns as a quartet, breaking with their power trio roots for the release of Americana on their newly formed Slow and Shirley Records July 12. The band is currently on tour with Stone Temple Pilots

Fall On Your Sword’s debut LP, the soundtrack to the Sundance award winning film Another Earth is out now and the 12″ featuring “The First Time I Saw Jupiter” and “Rhoda’s Theme” extended remixes is also out this week.

Set to release their sophomore album Everything’s Amazing And Nobody’s Happy on September 27th, Candy Hearts have recently announced a handful of tour dates with Mixtapes, as well as a few solo shows, which includes the Kind Of Like Records Showcase on August 8 in Brooklyn, NY at The Archeron. See all tour dates here.

My M.O. is set to release their full length album, Bonfire, via Unemployable Music on iTunes August 23rd, (Pre-orders available now). The album combines dreamy, pop-oriented arrangements, experimental headiness with an array of international flavors.

Hostage Calm’s “War On A Feeling b/w Donna Lee” Run For Cover Records subscription single shipped earlier this week and is now available digitally – You can buy the digital songs individually, but you must purchase a subscription if you want physical copies.

Metal Blade Records and Slave Pit Inc. are once again teaming up to put on the wildest party of this or any other summer…the 2011 GWAR B-Q is on for Sep. 17^th at Hadad’s Water Park, featuring two full stages of rock before the final, climactic performance from the mighty GWAR.

Matt & Kim follow up an explosive performance on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon with news of their upcoming Hond...

Directed by Aaron Platt & Joseph Toma and shot in New York City, the video includes a look into the making of the Broadway musical SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark, including Reeve Carney training for his roles as Peter Parker/Spider-Man.

The single, produced by Alex Da Kid is available on the album, Music From SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark out now on Interscope.

Thrice is celebrating the September 20th release of their upcoming 7th studio album, Major / Minor available  by offering up a free download of the album’s first track, “Yellow Belly.”  The band has also announced their tour dates.

On October 4^th, Jack’s Mannequin returns  with a new record, People and Things. The first single, “My Racing Thoughts,” is now streaming and will be available in multiple pre-order bundles starting August 2^nd. Check out tour dates here.

In addition to releasing Daybreak on September 13th, Saves The Day are excited to announce that they will be heading to the UK...

Before they head off to Europe for their summer tour, A PALE HORSE NAMED DEATH has launched an official iPhone and iPad app.  The app features music from the album, an updated concert schedule, Sal’s blog, live video, and much more.  Get the free download of the app here.

OK Go teamed up with director Trish Sie (sister of lead singer Damian Kulash), the modern dance troupe Pilobolus and a team from Google to create the latest HTML5 Chrome Experiment and musical experience. The pre-order for the video, which will be released on August 9, launches today at http://www.okgo.net

LA’s own DEAD SARA will be opening northwest dates with BUSH, kicking off Tuesday September 13th in Billings, MT...

AWOLNATION recently played a sold-out show at La Zona Rosa in Austin, Texas in support of their hot new single “Sail” and debut album Megalithic Symphony. A live clip of the song “Not Your Fault” from the performance is now up on www.redbullusa.com.

Since its release, Megalithic Symphony has continued to climb the charts, recently breaking into the top 10 of the U.S. Modern Rock charts. The album, which was named one of iTunes Top 20 albums of 2011, is now on sale at Best Buy for only $7.99.

To stay up-to-date with all things AWOLNATION check out their Facebook page and Official Site, and be sure to pick up your copy of Megalithic Symphony available in stores and online now.

Los Angeles’ The Airborne Toxic Event announce dates for their world tour today. The tour finds the band playing shows in both the U.S. and Europe for the remainder of 2011 bringing their dynamic live act from Anchorage to Amsterdam. Their hometown show in Los Angeles will be in front of an audience of 6,000 at the Gibson Amphitheatre. The band have earned their reputation as an aggressive touring act, known for playing more than 350 dates in support of their 2008 debut album release, supporting Kings of Leon, Franz Ferdinand, and many others. For a complete list of tour dates, please see below.

In addition to the live show, the band will be performing on NBC’s The Tonight Show With Jay Leno on Friday, September 30th. The band have already played on The Tonight Show earlier this year, as well as having appeared on CBS’s The Late Show With David Letterman, Conan, ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and CBS’s Last Call With Carson Daly.

This tour comes in support of their successful and acclaimed sophomore album, All At Once, which was released in May on Island/Def Jam to resounding praise.

For further information go to www.TheAirborneToxicEvent.com

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Queens, New York hard rockers Eve to Adam are taking fans behind the scenes of the video shoot for their new single “Run Your Mouth,” the a brand new webisode. In the piece the band talks about working with the star studded video cast which includes Dan Florek (Law and Order: SVU), Vincent Pastore (The Sopranos), and Chuck Zito (Oz), who all took time out of their schedules to head to a warehouse in Brooklyn for the video shoot. Additionally, fans can see the band performing live, no lip-syncing, for the performance piece of the video as well as hear the band compare this video to their previous releases.

Eve to Adam will be hitting the road with Saving Abel on July 22nd, for a full list of tour dates check out the bands Facebook page as well as their Official Site.