Altsounds - News Nugget: 19th February 2009

Welcome to News Nugget. This is a weekly news ticker feature that showcases worthy news that didn't have enough text to make it's own individual news item.

Punk Goes Pop 2
New Song & Contest

Mayday Parade's cover of "When I Grow Up" can be heard now through the PUNK GOES POP 2 Mozes Mobile Mob! Dial 562.846.4139 to join the mob and take an exclusive first listen.

Also, don't miss out on a great contest at SmartPunk to win signed SJC drumhead from participating bands on the comp, Punk Goes Pop 2, and all 7 previous Punk Goes... albums. Check out the details here.

Pre-Order: MerchNow

Bodysnatchers 4 ever

New Jersey hardcore group LeATHERMOUTH have got a brand new video for the track ‘Bodysnatchers 4 Ever’ off their debut album ‘XO’ out now on Epitaph!

The band are set to tour in the UK later in the year. For up to date info visit:

www.Leathermouth.com / LeATHERMOUTH on MySpace Music - Free Streaming MP3s, Pictures & Music Downloads

Funeral Party
Live Performance on Fuel TV

Funeral Party will be on a new episode of Fuel TV's The Daily Habit featuring them performing "Carwars" and "Where Did It Go Wrong," airing tomorrow Friday February 13th! The shows starts at 6pm PST / 9pm EST, but if you miss it you'll still have a few chances to catch the episode:

February 13th
6pm PST (9pm EST)
9pm PST (12am EST)

February 16th
11:30am PST (2:30pm EST)
2:30pm PST (5:30pm EST)

You can also pick up a free MP3 download of "Carwars" on their MySpace!

Funeral Party Tour Dates

Purchase: iTunes

Justin Nozuka – On tour with Lenka and Missy Higgins!

2/17/09 8:00P Mercy Lounge w/ Lenka Nashville, Tennessee
2/19/09 6:30P House of Blues - Houston w/ Missy Higgins Houston, Tx
2/20/09 6:30P Antones w/ Missy Higgins Austin, TX
2/21/09 6:30P House of Blues - Dallas w/ Missy Higgins Dallas, TX
2/24/09 8:00P State Theater w/ Missy Higgins St. Petersburg, FL
2/25/09 7:00P Culture Room w/ Missy Higgins Ft. Lauderdale, FL
2/26/09 6:00P House of Blues Orlando w/ Missy Higgins Lake Buena Vista, Florida
2/27/09 8:00P Center Stage w/ Missy Higgins Atlanta, GA
2/28/09 7:00P The Handlebar w/ Missy Higgins Greenville, SC
3/2/09 8:00P 9:30 Club w/ Missy Higgins Washington, DC
3/3/09 8:00P Ram’s Head On Stage w/ Missy Higgins & Lenka Annapolis, MD
3/5/09 8:00P Theatre of Living Arts w/ Missy Higgins & Lenka Philadelphia, PA
3/6/09 8:00P Terminal 5 w/ Missy Higgins and Lenka New York, NY
3/7/09 8:00P House of Blues - Boston w/Missy Higgins Boston, MA
3/8/09 8:00P Revolution Hall w/ Missy Higgins & Lenka Troy, NY
3/10/09 8:00P House of Blues - Cleveland w/ Missy Higgins & Lenka Cleveland, OH
3/11/09 8:00P Royal Oak Music Theatre wi/Missy Higgins & Lenka Royal Oak, MI
3/13/09 8:00P The Vic Theatre w/ Missy Higgins Chicago, IIL
3/14/09 8:00P Pabst Theatre w/ Missy Higgins & Lenka Milwaukee, WI
3/15/09 8:00P First Avenue w/ Missy Higgins & Lenka Minneapolis, MN
3/17/09 8:00P Slowdown w/ Missy Higgins & Lenka Omaha, NE
3/18/09 8:00P The Beaumont w/ Missy Higgins & Lenka Kansas City, MO
3/20/09 8:00P Rialto Theatre w/ Missy Higgins & Lenka Tucson, AZ
3/21/09 8:00P Orpheum Theatre w/ Missy Higgins & Lenka Los Angeles, CA
3/23/09 8:00P The Fillmore w/ Missy Higgins & Lenka San Francisco, CA
3/26/09 8:00P Belly Up Tavern Solana Beach, CA

Motionless In White
Pre-Order "When Love Met Destruction" EP

Motionless In White, one of the latest additions to the Fearless Records family, has their upcoming EP "When Love Met Destruction" releasing next Tuesday, February 17th. It is available now for pre-order with an autographed booklet from Smartpunk, so don't miss out. Motionless In White is currently on tour with My Hero Is Me, Of Machines, and The Hottness, so be sure to check out the dates below to see when they will be hitting your hometown!

Motionless In White Tour Dates

Purchase: MerchNow

Joshua Radin – Busy, Busy

Besides being on a headlining tour at this moment, Joshua now has a Deluxe (Sort of Valentine’s Day) Edition of Simple Times on iTunes, an office performance at Vh1 up on Vh1.com, a featured video on the homepage of Imeem, and the video for “I’d Rather Be With You” is in the running for this weekend’s Top 20 Countdown on Vh1! I know that is a lot of information, so take a second to re-read it if necessary.

Every Avenue
Take Action Tour

Every Avenue headed out yesterday on The Take Action! Tour with Cute Is What We Aim For, Breathe Carolina, Meg & Dia, and Anarbor! Make sure you pick-up your tickets and come out to support The Take Action! Tour and all it's causes. Check out the tour dates below to see when Take Action! hits your hometown!

Every Avenue Tour Dates

Purchase: iTunes, MerchNow

Umphrey’s McGee – On The Road Now

After a very successful Virtual Tour last week, the UM boys are out on tour now through the summer, supporting the release of their latest CD Mantis.

Artist Vs Poet
Bamboozle, Update Video & More...

Artist Vs Poet has just announced that they have been added to Bamboozle '09 and a spring tour with Sing It Loud, The Morning Light, Friday Night Boys, and The Summer Set! You can currently catch them on the Say No to Neon tour with Valencia and Houston Calls. Check the tour dates below and watch their latest tour update video here.

Artist Vs Poet Tour Dates

Purchase: iTunes, MerchNow

I Am Alaska "To Elude the Architect" Digital EP Press Release

I Am Alaska are entering the studio with Vince Ratti of Skylight Studios this week to record 5 new songs for a digital only EP entitled "To Elude the Architect" that is due out May 19th on No Sleep Records and Attic Records.

The tentative track listing is:
Canvas
Where the Wild Things Are
Train Car
Lobo
Them

The Morning Light
Tour & Video Update

The Morning Light has just announced that they will be on a spring tour with Sing It Loud, Friday Night Boys, Artist Vs Poet and The Summer Set! You can currently catch them on tour with Ludo, This Providence and Sing It Loud. Check the tour dates below and watch their latest tour update video here.

The Morning Light Tour Dates

Purchase: iTunes, MerchNow

Dragonette Rocks Playboy!

Dragonette was recently selected to be a part of Playboy's Rock The Rabbit program and will be featured in the special March Music issue! It hits the streets last week so pick up your copy from your local newsstand, or check it out online at Rock The Rabbit 2009 - Playboy Rock The Rabbit Bands - Music, Fashion, and Photos from RTR.

As if being featured in Playboy magazine wasn't enough, they also got the chance to add a little Dragonette flavor to the classic Playboy bunny logo, which can be seen above. You can also check out more info about the Rock The Rabbit program on Myspace, Facebook, and Twitter.

Eye Alaska
Studio Update 2

Brandon of Eye Alaska has posted another video update from their second week in the recording studio. He says "We can't wait to get back on the road to see all of you again and thanks as always for all the love and support!" Check out the video here.

Eye Alaska Tour Dates

Purchase:iTunes, MerchNow

TV On The Radio "Nature Boy", Nat King Cole Remix

TV on the Radio remixed Nat King Cole's "Nature Boy" for RE:Generations, out March 10th. The album features Nat King Cole remixes from Cee-Lo, the Roots and more. It is a really interesting take on the song that shows a new side of both artists.

TV on the Radio "Nature Boy" Nat King Cole Remix:

Quicktime:
-- http://emicat.edgeboss.net/qtime/emi...re-boy_300.mov

Windows Media Player:
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The Maine
Secret Valentine Tour Update

The Maine has posted a new tour update with pictures and a video from The Secret Valentine Tour with We The Kings, The Cab, There For Tomorrow and Versa Emerge. Check out the update here!

The Maine Tour Dates

Purchase: iTunes, MerchNow

New Ace Enders Single Available Now!

Ace's new single "The Only Thing I Have (The Sign)" is available now on iTunes! Click here to purchase and you'll receive an EXCLUSIVE bonus track! Haven't heard it yet? The song is currently streaming on the band's Myspace. Stay tuned for news on the single's upcoming music video!

The Sleeping "What It Takes" In Stores Now!

The Sleeping's new CD "What It Takes" is in stores now! You can currently listen to two songs off the album "Bomb The World" & "You'll Be A Corpse Before Your Time" on their Myspace page.

Tour Dates:
Feb 17 The Black Sheep w/ Emarosa & This Is Hell Colorado Springs, Colorado
Feb 19 Fubar w/ Emarosa, This Is Hell, Machree Saint Louis, Missouri
Feb 21 The Crazy Donkey (Record Release Show) Farmingdale, New York
Feb 27 Looney Tunes ***IN-STORE SIGNING/ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE*** West Babylon, New York
Feb 28 Vintage Vinyl ***IN-STORE SIGNING/ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE*** Fords, New Jersey
Mar 1 FYE ***IN-STORE SIGNING/ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE*** Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Mar 1 Hangar 84 Vineland, New Jersey
Apr 10 Babylon w/ Bring Me The Horizon Ottawa, Ontario
Apr 11 London Music Hall w/ Bring Me the Horizon London, Ontario
Apr 12 Club Wax w/ Bring Me The Horizon Kitchener, Ontario
Apr 13 The Roxy w/ Bring Me The Horizon Windsor, Ontario
Apr 14 Level 3 w/ Bring Me The Horizon St. Catherines, Ontario

Facedown Records News

Here's the latest on what is going on at Facedown Records:

THE GREAT COMMMISSION CD OUT NOW:
The Strike First Records debut from The Great Commission titled "And Every Knee Shall Bow" came out today. Pick up a copy of the limited edition Digi Pack CD in our online store, or most online retailers or at select Southern California Hot Topic stores. Or you can buy it digitally on iTunes.

IMPENDING DOOM PRE-ORDER UP NOW:
The pre-order for the highly anticipated new Impending Doom album is now up and online. There are 4 options available including a couple with limited edition colored vinyl. Check out the pre-order at: FD Preorder : Facedown Records

FREE A PLEA FOR PURGING T-SHIRT WITH PRE-ORDER:
The brand new A Plea For Purging album "Depravity" comes out in 2 weeks and if you pre-order it in our online store you will get a free T-shirt. Check that out in our online store: FD Preorder : Facedown Records

FACEDOWN FEST TICKETS GOING FAST:
Facedown Fest 2009 is on April 3 & 4 at the Glasshouse in Pomona, CA. Tickets are only $25 for 2 day passes and they are going fast. So make sure to pick yours up soon. 2 days, 18 bands, it's going to be a crazy weekend!

GRAB BOX CLEARANCE SALE:
We're making room for all of our amazing 2009 new releases so we put together some 30 CD grab boxes for only $30! Take advantage of this great deal on our out of print and back catalog titles here: Facedown Clearance Store

TOURS:
Impending Doom is on tour now with Bleeding Through, The Acacia Strain, and As Blood Runs Black. A Plea For Purging is out now with Venia and The Great Commission. War Of Ages is just about to kick off their headlining tour. Call To Preserve is touring with Madball in March. Check out all of these tours and more at Facedown Records - *Tours*