Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Paradise Fears- "Home" (Acoustic) Music Video

BY: Liza Boodhansingh

Parachute Release "Hearts Go Crazy" Single

BY: Liza Boodhansingh


Parachute have released a new single, "Hearts Go Crazy." You can purchase it now on iTunes. Make sure to check out Parachute on tour with Andy Grammer this Spring!

Fun. Release "Why Am I The One" Music Video

BY: Liza Boodhansingh

Cassadee Pope Joins Rascal Flatts Tour

BY: Liza Boodhansingh


Cassadee Pope will be opening for Rascal Flatts and The Band Perry on tour this summer.

Secondhad Serenade Releases "Shake It Off"

BY: Liza Boodhansingh


Secondhand Serenade released the new single, "Shake It Off," today. You can purchase the song on iTunes.

Monday, February 25, 2013

Chunk! No, Captain Chunk! Announce Official Pardon My French Tour

BY: Liza Boodhansingh

Chunk! No, Captain Chunk! have released official Pardon My French Tour dates. For All those Sleeping, UPON THIS | DAWNING and City Lights will be supporting the tour. Tour dates are below, and tickets go on sale Wednesday, February 27th.

1985 Release "Everything's Perfect" Album

BY: Liza Boodhansingh

1985 has released their new EP "Everything's Perfect." Watch the teaser below and make sure to pick up the album on iTunes.

The Summer Set to Release New Album "Legendary"

BY: Liza Boodhansingh


The Summer Set will be releasing their new album "Legendary" on April 16th.
They have also released a music video for "Maybe Tonight."

The Summer Set - "Maybe Tonight"

BY: Liza Boodhansingh

The Summer Set have announced that they are the Half Moon Kids. With this announcement, they have released "Maybe Tonight." The song is currently streaming on SoundCloud.

Who are the Half Moon Kids?

BY: Liza Boodhansingh



The Summer Set ARE the Half Moon Kids.

According to the band...

     The Half Moon Kids started as a tight knit group of friends on a midnight walk one warm summers night. The Half Moon Kids soon became a collective consciousness, a train of thought, that turned one seemingly light hearted night into a new perception of reality. The Half Moon Kids is a community that shares the common thread of understanding that our dreams are not futile, they are our future, and that friendship is the key to unlocking those beautiful ideas locked away deep inside of us all.

     As a band we wanted to share this perspective and invite people to not only call themselves a "Half Moon Kid" but live like one. We want our friends to strive to be the best version of themselves possible, and most importantly wake up every day and be excited to be themselves. Here is a forum to talk with us, and meet some new people. We encourage you all to share your music, your poems, your art, and your photos all here on this forum.

     Let's push each other to be the people we want to become.

     Be Brave, Be Curious, & Be Legendary.

Sunday, February 24, 2013

Album Review: "I Like That" EP

BY: Amanda Puglisi



     After two long years of writing and recording, pop band Before You Exit finally releases their new EP “I Like That”; which sends fans into quite a bit of a frenzy. And it’s not only in the States: fans all around the world are buzzing about the new music. Single “I Like That” made it all the way to #7 on Monster Radio RX93.1 in the Philippians, while the EP itself also climbed it’s way to #19 on ITunes. Wow, impressive boys! They’ve really come quite a long way since their last EP “Letting Go.” Now, not only is the band re-emerging with a new sound, but also a new member, Toby, brother of band members Connor and Riley McDonough.
     The six song EP released earlier this month features a revamped version of their hit song “End of the World” with rapper Anth, along with two other catchy tunes, “I Like That” and “A Little More You.” These high energy songs will get you throwing down some of your best dance moves and singing along at the top of your lungs in no time. But the EP also shows a softer side, with tracks “Settle For Less,” co-written with Alex Gaskarth of All Time Low, “Three Perfect Days,” and “Soldier.” After listening to this EP, you will hear just how much they’ve broken away from their once punk rock edge genre into a more pop kind of mold.
     The EP opens up with title track “I Like That,” which introduces us to an insecure girl who is unaware just of how beautiful she is both inside and out. The boys shower her in compliments, but she immediately shoots them down thinking they are “dead wrong.” They keep insisting that they will “follow her until she sees it too.” It has a One Direction “What Makes You Beautiful” vibe.
     Next, we slide into the already popular track “End Of The World.” This is always a crowd favorite at the live shows because the simple echo of “NaNas” gets everyone singing. It is carried by an infectious rhythm that will be sure to get you on your feet.
     Moving into track three, things slow down with my personal favorite “Soldier,” an acoustic ballad written completely on their own. This song packs powerful vocals from both Connor and Riley and really serves as an anthem for their fans. It’s all about staying strong and letting them know that you’re never alone.
“A Little More You” talks about wanting to do away with all the little things, just to spend more time with their girl. Cute, right? This has to be my second favorite track on the EP because the lyrics are not only funny but super clever and upbeat. I can’t seem to get it out of my head.
     Quickly following, we have “Settle For Less” which describes a girl in a relationship who is not getting the proper attention she deserves. The boy from the outside looking in point of view is trying to prove to her that he can be a better boyfriend, that he is “someone to love her till the end.” We’ve all heard this kind of story before.
     To close the album, we have the serious play on words of “Three Perfect Days.” A story of what seemed to be a perfect relationship, only to come quickly tumbling down because he was “just another weekend fling.” The lyrics allow you to really paint a vivid picture in your mind about how the scenario is unfolding. That is something I find unique about it.
      So after listening to both EPs, even though I am a fan of “Letting Go,” I do really enjoy “I Like That” as well. I believe that this big shift into pop suits them very well, and it seems like they have finally found the sound they were looking for.
     With that being said, I do highly recommend this EP for those that are big supporters of pop music. I would say overall it’s a well produced EP. My copy has been stuck on replay for weeks.

Win a Copy of "Resolution"

BY: Liza Boodhansingh



We're running a contest for Action Item's new album! You can win a copy of "Resolution" simply by getting your friends to 'like' our Facebook page. Sounds easy, right? Here's the deal: 1) Head over to our Facebook page 1 a.m. Media, 2) Get 10 friends to 'like' the page as well, 3) Have your friends post your name on 1 a.m. Media's timeline. The first person to 'like' the page AND have 10 friends 'like' it will win a CD.

Saturday, February 23, 2013

Paradise Fears - "Home" (Acoustic)

BY: Liza Boodhansingh


Paradise Fears has released and acoustic version of "Home". It is available for a free download.
Make sure to catch the band on the first 11 dates of the Wake Up & Be Awesome Tour.

Warped Tour Bands Added

BY: Liza Boodhansingh



The Used, Mighty Mongo, Crossfaith, Citizen , Beware of Darkness, Heritage, Run DMT, and Emily's Army will be joining Vans Warped Tour this summer.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Paradise Fears at The Stone Pony

BY: Liza Boodhansingh

KC and I caught up with Paradise Fears on the Resolution Tour. While you wait for our interview with Sam and Lucas to be posted, you can check out our candid shots of the band before their set at The Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ.

Photos by Liza:


Photos by KC:

A Rocket To The Moon "Ever Enough" Music Video

BY: Liza Boodhansingh

Additional Shows Added to The Rocket Summer Tour

BY: Liza Boodhansingh

The Rocket Summer has added the following dates to the Spring headlining tour.

3.19 - Jacksonville, FL @ Murray Hill Theatre
4.1 - Detroit, MI @ The Shelter
4.2 - Chicago, IL @ Subterranean
4.5 - Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall
4.6 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Club Sound (In The Venue)
4.19 - Austin, TX @ Stubbs
4.20 - Dallas, TX @ Trees

See all dates here.

The Rocket Summer Releases "Soldier" Official Music Video

BY: Liza Boodhansingh

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

The Postal Service Reunion Tour

BY: Liza Boodhansingh


The Postal Service has announced a Summer reunion tour. You can find dates and purchase tickets here.

Stream Cartel's New Track "Mosaic"

BY: Liza Boodhansingh

Listen to "Mosaic" from Cartel's new album Collider. You can pre-order the album here.

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Fall Out Boy To Release Album Early

BY: Liza Boodhansingh



Because the album is already complete, Fall Out Boy has decided to release "Save Rock and Roll" earlier than planned. "Save Rock and Roll" will now be released April 15th and 16th. You can pre-order the album from http://falloutboy.gomerch.com/preorder now.

Never Shout Never Releases Free Mixtape

BY: Liza Boodhansingh



Head over to purevolume.com to download Never Shout Never's 11-track mixtape.

Sandlot Heroes Living Room Tour

BY: Liza Boodhansingh



From the band's Facebook page...

This March/April/May we'll be embarking on the Ultimate Living Room Party across America! These private acoustic shows will be more than just an evening with Sandlot Heroes.

We will also:

Personally write/record a song that is specifically for you!

Send you an exclusive unreleased Sandlot Heroes song

Take video footage from the party, and incorporate it in our upcoming DVD

Give you a framed signed exclusive Sandlot Heroes poster

If you live in one of the cities listed below or within a 100 mile radius, and would like to have the band perform, then comment this post with your email address! We'll contact you about available dates, money, etc... Cheers :)

New York City
Boston
Cleveland
Columbus
Indianapolis
Detroit
St. Paul/Minneapolis
Chicago
St. Louis
Kansas City
Denver
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Las Vegas
Albuquerque
Dallas
Austin
Houston
St. Petersburg
Orlando
Atlanta
Charlotte
Baltimore/Washington DC
Philadelphia

Paradise Fears Joins Wake Up & Be Awesome Tour

BY: Liza Boodhansingh



Paradise Fears will be joining The Summer Set on the Wake Up & Be Awesome Tour.
Catch the band on the following dates:
FEB 23 – ANAHEIM, CA
FEB 24 – SACRAMENTO, CA
FEB 26 – PORTLAND, OR
FEB 27 – SEATTLE, WA
MAR 2 – DENVER, CO
MAR 3 – OMAHA, NE
MAR 4 – MINNEAPOLIS, MN
MAR 5 – CHICAGO, IL
MAR 6 – ST. LOUIS, MO
MAR 8 – MILWAUKEE, WI
MAR 9 – PONTIAC, MI

New Music: Jocelyn

BY: Liza Boodhansingh

Have you picked up Jocelyn's new EP yet? If not, you can purchase Storyline on iTunes now.

Monday, February 11, 2013

For The Foxes - "We're Coming Up" Single

BY: Liza Boodhansingh

MTV is premiering For The Foxes new song, "We're Coming Up." Listen to the song below.

The Postal Service Releases "A Tattered Line of String"

BY: Liza boodhansingh

The Postal Service has released a new single off of Give Up (Deluxe 10th Anniversary Edition). The song is titled "A Tattered Line of String."

Transit Announces Release Of New Album

BY: Liza Boodhansingh



From the Transit Facebook page:

We are proud to announce the release date of our new album "Young New England" coming April 2nd! We will be embarking on a North American Spring Headline Tour that runs April 5- May 17 with Support from our friends in Seahaven and Young Statues.

Hear "Nothing Lasts Forever," the first track off "Young New England" and Pre-Order the album here: http://www.transitband.com/youngnewengland

Dates: April 5- Hamden, CT- The Space
April 6- Patchogue, NY 89 North Music Venue (Today’s Mixtape Fest)
April 7- Philadelphia, PA- The Barbary
April 9- Baltimore, MD- The Ottobar
April 10- Virginia Beach, VA- The Jewish Mother
April 11- Chapel Hill, NC- Local 506
April 12- Atlanta, GA- The Masquerade (Hell Stage)
April 13- Tampa, FL- The Orpheum
April 14- Orlando, FL- The Social
April 16- Houston, TX- Fitzgerald’s Upstairs
April 17- Dallas, TX- The Prophet Bar
April 19- Mesa, AZ- The Underground
April 20- Anaheim, CA- Chain Reaction
April 21- Lancaster, CA- The Edge
April 23- Los Angeles, CA- The Roxy
April 24- San Diego, CA- Soma
April 25- San Francisco, CA- The Bottom of the Hill
April 26- Portland, OR- Backspace Café
April 27- Seattle, WA- The Vera Project
April 29- Salt Lake City, UT- In The Venue
April 30- Denver, CO- The Marquis
May 1- Omaha, NE- Sokol Underground
May 2- Minneapolis, MN- Triple Rock
May 3- Joliet, IL- Mojoes
May 4- Iowa City, IA- Gabe’s Oasis
May 5- St Louis, MO- The Firebird
May 7- Indianapolis, IN- The Irving Theater
May 8- Cleveland Heights, OH- The Grog Shop
May 9- Detroit, MI- Shelter
May 10- Pittsburgh, PA- The Smiling Moose
May 11- Toronto, ONT – Sneaky Dee’s
May 12- Buffalo, NY- Soundlab
May 14- Cambridge, MA- The Sinclair
May 15- Syracuse, NY- Lost Horizon
May 17- Poughkeepsie, NY- The Loft @ The Chance
May 18- Freehold, NJ- The Plaza at iPlay America (Skate and Surf Festival)
May 19- Montreal, QC- Pouzza Fest

See you soon.

More Bands Announced To Play Warped Tour 2013

BY: Liza Boodhansingh

Bring Me The Horizon, Never Shout Never, August Burns Red, Black Veil Brides, 3OH!3, Crizzly and Bowling For Soup have been announced for Warped Tour 2013. You can view the full lineup over on the Vans Warped Tour Official Website.

Fall Out Boy To Headline Skate And Surf Festival May 18th

BY: Liza Boodhansingh

Fall Out Boy will be headlining the 2013 Skate and Surf Festival on Saturday, May 18th. A Day To Remember will headline the festival on Sunday, May 19th. Weekend passes are on sale now. Single day tickets will go on sale Thursday, February 14th at 3 p.m. EST.

LINEUP

Saturday, May 18th
Fall Out Boy
Timeflies
LIGHTS
Streetlight Manifesto
Air Dubai
Andrew W.K. (solo)
Balance And Composure
Candy Hearts
Coasta
Crown The Empire
Death Spells
Driicky Graham
For The Fallen Dreams
Hi-Rez
Hundredth
I Am King
I Call Fives
Into It. Over It.
Jake Miller
Major League
Mixtapes
Paradise Fears
Seahaven
Sworn In
Tallhart
Transit
Tyler Carter
Wolves At The Gate
+more...

Sunday, May 19th
A Day To Remember
Macklemore and Ryan Lewis
Glassjaw
RX Bandits
Bayside
Capture The Crown
Cartel
Chris Webby
Dangerkids
Daylight
For All Those Sleeping
Gideon
Hopsin
Hostage Calm
Ice Nine Kills
ISSUES
LeATHERMØUTH
Mod Sun
Palisades
The Pro-Letarians
Saves The Day
State Champs
This Good Robot
+more...

Plug In Stereo - "The Little Things" Acoustic

BY: Liza Boodhansingh


Plug In Stereo has released "The Little Things" off of his Acoustic EP. This is the final of four songs to be released. The Acoustic EP will be available for a free download beginning today. You can download the EP from Plug In Stereo's website.

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Plug In Stereo - "Wait For Me" Acoustic

BY: Liza Boodhansingh


Here is another song just released off of Plug In Stereo's Acoustic EP.

Plug In Stereo - "Priceless" Acoustic

BY: Liza Boodhansingh


Plug In Stereo has released "Priceless" off of his Acoustic EP. This is the second of four songs to be released this week. You can listen the the song now.

The Summer Set Announces UK Headlining Tour

BY: Liza Boodhansingh



The Summer Set will be heading to the UK with support from Action Item this Spring. Tickets are available now from http://fearlessrecords.firebrandstore.com/

Paramore's "Now" Music Video Premieres Monday

BY: Liza Boodhansingh

Paramore's music video for "Now" will premiere on MTV on Monday, February 11th at 7:23 p.m. EST. Watch the trailer now!

Sandlot Heroes Perform New Song "Say Yes"

BY: Liza Booshansingh

Sandlot Heroes, from Bethlehem, PA, performed a two song acoustic set on WFMZ-TV's Music Monday segment this week. Dan Kastelnik and Chris Morrison played the band's newest single, "Escape," as well as an unreleased song called "Say Yes." You can watch the performance here.

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Runner Runner Streams New Song

BY: Liza Boodhansingh


Listen to Runner Runner's new song, "Life After You," now. The song is also available to download.

Cute Is What We Aim For Streams New EP

BY: Liza Boodhansingh


Cute Is What We Aim for has released a new EP. You can listen to it here.

Skate and Surf Ticket Sales

BY: Liza Boodhansingh

Single day Skate and Surf Festival tickets go on sale at 3 p.m. EST on Valentine's Day (February 14th). You can purchase them at http://www.skateandsurffest.com/

Brooke Gerhart New Album

BY: Liza Boodhansingh


Brooke Gerhart's new album, "Ode to India," is now on iTunes.

Monday, February 4, 2013

Plug In Stereo - "To Be Wanted" Acoustic

BY: Liza Boodhansingh


Plug In Stereo has released "To Be Wanted" off of his Acoustic EP. This is the first of four songs to be released this week. You can listen the the song now.

Paramore Adds New Dates To Tour

BY: Liza Boodhansingh


Paramore has added two more dates to their North American Tour.

May 20th - Charlotte, NC @ The Filmore
May 21st - Atlanta, GA @ The Tabernacle

Tickets on sale 2/8 @ 10 A.M.
Tickets can be purchased through Paramore's Facebook.

Relient K - "That's My Jam" Lyric Video

BY: Liza Boodhansingh

Parachute Announces New Album

BY: Liza Boodhansingh

Parachute announced their 3rd album. Check out what the band had to say in the video below.

Fall Out boy - My Songs Know What You Did In The Dark (Light Em Up) [2 Chainz Edition] Video

BY: Liza Boodhansingh

Before You Exit Releases "I Like That" EP

BY: Liza Boodhansingh


Before You Exit's newest EP is now available on iTunes.
Before You Exit is currently on tour supporting Action Item. Make sure to check our the tour to see Before you Exit perform some songs off of their new EP.

The Postal Service Announces Headlining Shows

BY: Liza Boodhansingh

From The Postal Service's Facebook page...



For the first time since 2003, Ben Gibbard and Jimmy Tamborello a/k/a The Postal Service have announced a number of headline shows. Gibbard and Tamborello will be reuniting on the road with a band fleshed out by Jenny Lewis (Rilo Kiley, Jenny & Johnny) and Laura Burhenn (Mynabirds, Bright Eyes).

Pre-sales have begun for all US headline shows. Pre sales will start for UK and France headline shows on Wednesday morning. To access the pre-sale, go here: http://bit.ly/PstlSrvc For more information and to be kept up to date on all things Postal Service, visit http://www.postalservicemusic.net/

4/09 Reno, NV @ Grand Sierra Theatre^*
4/10 Davis, CA @ Mondavi Center^*
4/12 San Luis Obispo CA @ Madonna Expo Center^*
4/13 Indio, CA @ Coachella - SOLD OUT
4/18 Phoenix, AZ @ Comerica Theatre^*
4/19 Las Vegas, NV @ Chelsea Ballroom at the Cosmopolitan^*
4/20 Indio, CA @ Coachella - SOLD OUT
5/18 Manchester, UK @ Academy 2~*
5/20 London, UK @ Brixton Academy~*
5/21 Paris, FR @ Trianon~*
5/23 Barcelona Primavera Sound 2013
6/14 New York NY @ Barclays Center^*

~ pre-sale begins Wednesday, February 6
* on sale to the general public Friday, February 8
^ for pre-sale tickets, go here: http://bit.ly/PstlSrvc

Fun. Announces Most Nights Summer Tour

BY: Liza Boodhansingh

Fun. is hitting the road this summer with Tegan and Sara. The tour starts on July 6th in Toronto. Tickets go on sale on Saturday, February 16th. Tickets can be purchased on the band's website.

Vans Warped Tour Announces Kick-Off Party

BY: Liza Boodhansingh

Vans Warped Tour has announced the 2013 Vans Warped Tour Kick-Off Party. The Party will take place on Thursday, March 28 at Club Nokia in Los Angeles. Beware of Darkness, Brian Marquis, Big Chocolate, MC Lars, New Beat Fund, and Chiodos are the featured artists.

Tickets on sale Friday, February 8th!

Fall Out Boy Returns From Hiatus

BY: Liza Boodhansingh

Do you hear that? The angels are singing. Fall Out Boy has finally returned from the hiatus. After being on hiatus for four years, Fall Out Boy has reunited and come back to the music scene. The band has announced their reunion along with a new single, new album, and Spring tour.

You can purchase Fall Out Boy's new single, "My Songs Know What You Did In the Dark (Light Em Up)," on iTunes now.



The band's new album, "Save Rock and Roll," will be available May 6th and 7th worldwide. You can pre-order the album here.

Make sure to catch Fall Out Boy on tour this Spring.

SAVE ROCK AND ROLL TOUR
5/14/13 - Milwaukee, WI @ Rave
5/16/13 - Chicago, IL @ Riviera Theatre
5/17/13 - Columbus, OH @ LC Pavilion
5/21/13 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE
5/22/13 - Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore
5/24/13 - Toronto, ON @ Sound Academy
5/25/13 - Montreal QC @ Metropolis
5/26/13 - Boston, MA @ House of Blues
5/28/13 - Niagara Falls, NY @ Rapids Theatre
5/29/13 - New York, NY @ Terminal 5
5/30/13 - Philadelphia, PA @ Electric Factory
5/31/13 - Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
6/01/13 - Charlotte, NC @ Fillmore Charlotte
6/02/13 - Atlanta, GA @ The Tabernacle
6/04/13 - Lake Buena Vista, FL @ House of Blues
6/05/13 - Miami Beach, FL @ Fillmore
6/07/13 - Houston, TX @ Bayou Music Center
6/08/13 - Dallas, TX @ Palladium Ballroom
6/09/13 - Austin, TX @ Stubb's Waller Creek Amphitheatre
6/11/13 - Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theatre
6/13/13 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern
6/15/13 - Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues
6/16/13 - Oakland, CA @ Fox Theater
6/18/13 - Portland, OR @ Roseland Theatre
6/19/13 - Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo
6/20/13 - Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom
6/22/13 - Salt Lake City, UT @ In The Venue
6/23/13 - Denver, CO @ Ogden Theatre
6/25/13 - Kansas City, MO @ Uptown Theatre
6/26/13 - St Paul, MN @ Myth
6/28/13 - St Louis, MO @ The Pageant
6/29/13 - Indianapolis, IN @ Egyptian Room at Old National
6/30/13 - Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium

Tickets on sale February 8th and 9th.

Saturday, February 2, 2013

A Rocket To The Moon Releases Album Artwork

BY: Liza Boodhansingh



A Rocket To The Moon's new album artwork has been released for "Wild & Free." The album will be released on March 26th.

Friday, February 1, 2013

FM Waves Eighteen Single

BY: Liza Boodhansingh

I am all about promoting local bands, so check out FM Waves from Nazareth, PA. They are an alternative/pop punk band influenced by bands such as Blink-182 and New Found Glory. They have released their new single, "Eighteen," on iTunes.



You can purchase the song here and check them out on Facebook.

Before You Exit Releases "A Little More You"

BY: Liza Boodhansingh



You can pick up Before You Exit's newest single, "A Little More You," on iTunes now. Their new EP, "I Like That," drops February 4th!

Fourth & Coast Living Room Tour

BY: Liza boodhansingh

From the band's Facebook page...

Fourth & Coasters!

We are beyond excited to announce the "Fourth & Coast In Your Living Room" Tour! This April we will playing private house parties throughout the entire USA! That includes our first time playing shows as Fourth & Coast on the East Coast! Booking for these shows is open starting now.

For details/to book a house party with us please email Fourthandcoast@gmail.com with your name and city! Spots will fill up fast and we only have so many open per city so the first shows to be booked will be the shows we will play :).

We absolutely cannot wait to play for you all. This is going to be an amazing experience.

Much love,

Fourth & Coast

More Bands Announced for Warped Tour

BY: Liza Boodhansingh

The Wonder Years, Sleeping With Sirens, Kairo Kingdom, Memphis May Fire, Handguns, Forever Came Calling, and Mad Child have been added to the 2013 Vans Warped Tour.