Metro Station Reunite, Release Single, Announce EP and Tour

BY: Liza Boodhansingh



Metro Station have reunited and have plenty of news to share. They have released their first single, "Love and War," which you can listen to in the video below.



The news doesn't end there. Metro Station have announced that they will be releasing a new EP this fall. They have also announced a US Tour, which kicks off on October 21st in Salt Lake City, UT. The Ready Set, The Downtown Fiction and Against The Current will be joining the tour. Check out the tour poster and dates below.



Oct 21 - Salt Lake City, UT @ In The Venue
Oct 22 - Denver, CO @ The Summit Music Hall
Oct 24 - Burnsville, MN @ The Garage
Oct 25 - Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
Oct 26 - Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge
Oct 28 - Indianapolis, IN @ Deluxe @ Old National Center
Oct 29 - Detroit, MI @ St Andrews Hall
Oct 30 - Toronto, ON @ Phoenix Concert Theatre
Oct 31 - Cleveland Heights, OH @ Grog Shop
Nov 1 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Altar Bar
Nov 3 - Boston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall
Nov 4 - New Haven, CT @ Toad's Place
Nov 6 - New York, NY @ The Gramercy Theatre
Nov 7 - Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage
Nov 8 - Philadelphia, PA @ District N9NE
Nov 11 - Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
Nov 12 - Lake Buena Vista, FL @ House of Blues
Nov 14 - San Antonio, TX @ White Rabbit
Nov 15 - Dallas, TX @ House of Blues - Cambridge Room
Nov 16 - Houston, TX @ House of Blues - Bronze Peacock
Nov 19 - Phoenix, AZ @ Joe's Grotto
Nov 20 - Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues
Nov 22 - San Diego, CA @ House of Blues

Album Review: Losers & Kings

BY: Meredith Chaffin



After the success of their debut album, Let’s Be Animals, The Downtown Fiction have finally released their sophomore album titled Losers & Kings. I was very anxious to see which direction the band would take this record. I was pleased to discover that The Downtown Fiction stood true to their pop-rock sound, while also putting out new and improved songs that fans are sure to love.

“Some Place on Earth” is the first song featured on Losers & Kings. This song was an excellent choice for the opening track of the album. Not only does it give the album its name with the lyrics “This is the song that we sing for every loser and king,” it also has an anthem feel to it with the marching drumbeat. The song allows listeners to get excited for the rest of the album.

“Hope I Die on a Saturday Night,” the second song on the album, has a laid back vibe to it. While remaining upbeat and catchy, I feel as though it can be played at a party with friends. “Don’t Count me Out” is another song that I enjoyed. This song balances stronger rock sounds and fun pop sounds. I think this song will be an excellent one to see The Downtown Fiction perform live in concert.

Slowing down the album, is “Santa Cruz.” Although this song is slower than some of the others on Losers & Kings, it is not dull at all. Including essential rock instruments such as guitar and drums was a great way to tie a softer song into the album without boring the listeners. However, the softer side of the album ends with the song “No Generation,” which uses harder vocals and instrumentals.

“Big Mistakes” is another one of my favorites from Losers & Kings. The song builds up to a faster, more upbeat song throughout the middle, then goes back down to the normal tempo of the song. The song features a little bit of piano giving the song a different sound than others on the album. Although the song that contributes the most to the album's new sound is “Right Where We Left Off.” With acoustic guitar and tambourine as the two main instruments used, it is the only acoustic song on this rock album.

Losers & Kings is a great second album for The Downtown Fiction. Fans will appreciate how the band kept their pop-rock sound, which fans fell in love with on Let’s Be Animals. Losers & Kings is an album that I would recommend to anyone looking for a new summer album to rock out to.

The Downtown Fiction Release 'Losers & Kings'

BY: Liza Boodhansingh



The Downtown Fiction have released their newest album, Losers & Kings. Pick up the album on iTunes.

The Downtown Fiction Post Third Studio Update

BY: Liza Boodhansingh

The Downtown Fiction Premiere "Cool Kids"

BY: Liza Boodhansingh

The Downtown Fiction Behind-the-Scenes Video of "Kiss My Friends"

BY: Liza Boodhansingh

The Downtown Fiction "Kiss My Friends" Lyric Video

BY: Liza Boodhansingh

The Downtown Fiction 'Losers & Kings' Album Update

BY: Liza Boodhansingh

The Downtown Fiction Announce New Album

BY: Liza Boodhansingh



The Downtown Fiction will be releasing a new album titled Losers & Kings on June 17th. Read a message from the band below and the tracklisting.

"Dear friends—We’re honored to announce our brand-new album, Losers & Kings, will be available on June 17th. This record celebrates the chaotic beauty and loneliness of life, our dreams and journeys, confusion and euphoria. It’s about acceptance of yourself and others. Creating this music was a colorful and inspiring period and we can’t wait for everyone to finally hear it. We’ll be playing a string of shows with You Me At Six beginning April 21 at the Troubador in Los Angeles, which will surely be an awesome time. Thank you to our TDF family for their continued support—this was all for you. Thank you!!! With love, Cameron"

1. Some Place On Earth
2. Hope I Die On A Saturday night
3. Don’t Count Me Out
4. Kiss My Friends
5. Santa Cruz
6. No Generation
7. Cool Kids
8. So Called Life
9. Big Mistakes
10. Right Where We Left Off
11. Sometimes

The Downtown Fiction "Some Place On Earth" Music Video

BY: Liza Boodhansingh

The Downtown Fiction Release New Single

BY: Liza Boodhansingh



The Downtown Fiction's new single, "Some Place on Earth," is now available on iTunes. Check out The Downtown Fiction on tour now with Tonight Alive, Echosmith and For The Foxes.

Nov 5 - Lansing, MI - The Loft @ Harem Lounge
Nov 7 - Milwaukee, WI - The Rave Bar
Nov 8 - Minneapolis, MN - The Garage
Nov 9 - Des Moines, IA - The Vaudeville Mews
Nov 10 - Denver, CO - The Marquis Theatre
Nov 11 - Salt Lake City, UT - Murray Theater
Nov 13 - Seattle, WA - El Corazon
Nov 14 - Portland, OR - Hawthorne Theatre
Nov 15 - Reno, NV - The Alley
Nov 17 - San Francisco, CA - Slim’s
Nov 19 - Los Angeles, CA - The Roxy Theatre
Nov 21 - Anaheim, CA - Chain Reaction
Nov 22 - Phoenix, AZ - Nile Theater
Nov 23 - San Diego, CA - Soma Sidestage

The Downtown Fiction Sign to Fearless Records

BY: Liza Boodhansingh

Tonight Alive Headlining Tour

BY: Liza Boodhansingh



Tonight Alive will begin The Other Side Tour this October. The Downtown Fiction, For The Foxes, and Echosmith will support the tour.

Oct 23 - Baltimore, MD - The Ottobar
Oct 24 - Richmond, VA - Kingdom
Oct 25 - Greensboro, NC - Greene Street Club
Oct 26 - Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade (Hell Stage)
Oct 27 - Orlando, FL - The Social
Oct 29 - Nashville, TN - The End
Oct 30 - Columbus, OH - A&R Music Bar
Oct 31 - Lancaster, PA - Chameleon Club
Nov 1 - Buffalo, NY - Waiting Room
Nov 2 - New York, NY - The Studio @ Webster Hall
Nov 3 - Pittsburgh, PA - Altar Bar
Nov 5 - Lansing, MI - The Loft @ Harem Lounge
Nov 7 - Milwaukee, WI - The Rave Bar
Nov 8 - Minneapolis, MN - The Garage
Nov 9 - Des Moines, IA - The Vaudeville Mews
Nov 10 - Denver, CO - The Marquis Theatre
Nov 11 - Salt Lake City, UT - Murray Theater
Nov 13 - Seattle, WA - El Corazon
Nov 14 - Portland, OR - Hawthorne Theatre
Nov 15 - Reno, NV - The Alley
Nov 17 - San Francisco, CA - Slim’s
Nov 19 - Los Angeles, CA - The Roxy Theatre
Nov 21 - Anaheim, CA - Chain Reaction
Nov 22 - Phoenix, AZ - Nile Theater
Nov 23 - San Diego, CA - Soma Sidestage

All Time Low Fall Tour

BY: Liza Boodhansingh

All Time Low announced dates for their headlining tour "The Rockshow At The End Of The World Tour". They will be on the road with The Summer Set, The Downtown Fiction, and Hit The Lights. The Early November will be taking over for The Summer Set on select dates.

Pre-sale begins August 7th at 12:00 PM EDT for ATL Hustlers. Tickets to the general public go on sale August 11th at 10:00 AM EDT. Tickets will be sold through Ticketmaster as well as the Hustler Club.