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On September 23rd the world will get a lot sweeter with the release of Plain White T’s album, Big Bad World. The follow up record to Every Second Counts which featured the smash “Hey There Delilah” was also produced by Johnny K (3 Doors Down, Kill Hannah, Black Tide). Along with “Natural Disaster,” the band has added another track, “1,2,3,4” to their official MySpace page, MySpace.com - PLAIN WHITE T'S - Chicago, Illinois - Rock / Indie / Pop - www.myspace.com/plainwhitets.
The video for “Natural Disaster” will make its world premiere on MySpace this Wednesday, August 27th with a feature on MySpace’s main music page. 
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Opus Däi has parted ways with their label, Double Blind Music, and are now planning to release a new EP on August 30th through Fire Fly Music. The EP, entitled “Touch the Sun”, will mark the bands first release with their new singer Tim Neighbors and bassist Murv Douglas. The band is currently in the studio finishing the mixing process with producer/engineer Jun Murakawa. The CD release show will be held at The Roxy Theatre in Hollywood on August 30th. (More info: http://www.myspace.com/opusdai )
The band will be touring this September in support of the new EP and are teaming up with the Surfrider Foundation (http://www.surfrider.org/) to help raise awareness of coastal environmental issues. Surfrider will be involved in most of the shows on the tour, as the band is mainly targeting coastal beach town venues. The tour dates are as follows:
8/28/08 Thu San Diego, CA Brick By Brick
8/29/08 Fri Riverside, CA The Vibe
8/30/08 Sat Los Angeles, CA The Ro
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| | | In Support Of The Critically Acclaimed "Bring Me Your Love"
WHO: Juno Award winning City and Colour embark on a cross country trek in support of February 08 release “Bring Me Your Love.” Featured as “Pick of the Week” at Starbucks in Austin, TX leading up to his Austin City Limits appearance, City and Colour was also chosen as the first Starbucks Canada “Pick of the Week.” You may recall, the first-ever City and Colour shows in N.Y.C. and L.A. March, 2008, sold-out 6 weeks in advance, so now is your chance to catch him again!
A throwback to the days when an album’s thrills and beauty were found not just in exceptional songs and musicianship, but also in its blemishes and simplicity, the instruments and vocals for “Bring Me Your Love” were carefully recorded live off the floor, giving the songs depth and intimacy, and eschewing the cut-and-paste approach that is so common in today’s recordings.
WHAT: Green, who until a couple of years ago was better know as the dulcet voice of Alexisonfire, released his debut album “Sometimes”
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WHAT LAURA SAYS TOUR DATES
August 27 - The Rhythm Room ::: CD RELEASE!!! - Phoenix, Arizona
August 30 - Mia’s Lounge ::: CD RELEASE!!! - Flagstaff, Arizona
August 31 - The Avalon - Salt Lake City, Utah*
September 1 - The Black Sheep - Colorado Springs, Colorado*
September 2 - Oz Cafe - Wichita, Kansas*
September 3 - Maintenance Shop - Ames, Iowa*
September 4 - The Bottom Lounge - Chicago, Illinois*
September 5 - Rockstar at Peabodys - Cleveland, Ohio*
September 6 - The Picador - Iowa City, Iowa
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| | | NEW LIMITED EDITION CD/DVD "VULTURE'S WISDOM, VOLUME ONE" IN STORES AND ONLINE NOW ON HIEROGLYPHICS IMPERIUM
MySpace Music is proud to announce that the Bay Area's own Opio will be performing a free show for his MySpace friends at DNA Lounge in San Francisco, CA, on August 26 - a show being powered by Saints Row 2. As a celebration for the release of his latest limited edition album "Vulture's Wisdom, Volume One" Opio will be making an appearance with special guests DJ Lex, Tre Styles, League 510, JC, and many more. Attendance is free for 21+ adults for the performance on a first come, first served basis starting at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 26.
As one of the core members of the Hieroglyphics Imperium collective, the Oakland-based underground rap outfit featuring an assemblage of talented emcees and producers, Opio has been able to achieve hip-hop cult status through his affiliations as well as his exuberant solo output. Though mainly known for his involvement in the Souls of Mischief and serving as a key player on one of hip-hop's most impressive albums to come out of the early West Coa
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Heavy Mojo is a six-piece genre-bending hip hop and rock outfit from Atlanta, Georgia. Their sound combines mainstream melodies (Maroon 5) with urban beats (The Roots) and classic guitar riffs (Led Zeppelin) that is fused together with 70's soul (Sly and the Family Stone). The group is fronted by three MC's and backed by a powerful band on guitar, keys/bass and drums.
Heavy Mojo has been compared to Gym Class Heroes and was discovered by Steve Rifkind, the mastermind behind such groundbreaking artists as Akon, Wu-Tang Clan and Big Pun.
Their upcoming LP release, Blow Out The Sound, produced by Billy Hume ("Party Like A Rock Star") is set to be released in late 2008, but you can grab their Choice Cuts EP now from iTunes which contains 3 songs for .99$. Check out a custom widget featuring all three songs available here HEAVY MOJO | WIDGET.
Heavy Mojo is currently on tour with Rehab (“Sittin’ At a Bar”) on the following dates:
08/23 - Harpers Ferry - Boston, MA
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Nylon Magazine online is hosting the exclusive full album stream of TK Webb and the Vision's new album, Ancestor. This is the only spot where you can hear the entire record before it comes out next Tuesday (9/2). The Brooklyn boys' U.S. tour dates start this week and continue through September (with Witchcraft), along with a performance at Kemado's CMJ showcase in October with Dungen and Marissa Nadler.
August 29 - Wescott Community Center - Syracuse, NY
August 31 - Double Door - Chicago, IL
September 1 - The Brick- Kansas City, MO
September 2 - Hi Dive - Denver, CO
September 4 - El Corazon - Seattle, WA *
September 5 - Ash Street Saloon - Portland, OR $
September 6 - Great American Music Hall - San Francisco, CA *
September 7 - The Echoplex - Los Angeles, CA #
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ANNOUNCING ARTIST MANAGEMENT COMPANY INTRZN MGMT
NEW MANAGEMENT COMPANY VENTURE FROM MUSIC INDUSTRY VETS
LOS ANGELES CA August 20, 2008 – Record Executive Stefanie Reines and merch company captain, Chris O'Connor unite to form a new artist management company, INTRZN MGMT.
Pronounced "interzone," INTRZN MGMT is the forging of talents of two longtime music industry players. Reines, co-owner of 11 year old indie label, Drive-Thru Records, has provided A&R guidance for dozens of artists, such as Hellogoodbye, New Found Glory, Something Corporate and Steel Train while at the helm of Drive-Thru. Best known as the merch company for The Rocket Summer, Hellogoodbye, A Cursive Memory, Danger Radio and Finch, O'Connor founded West Aspen Merch three years ago ensuring success by using his years of experience in the apparel business.
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GMP DIECAST RELEASES STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN
1:3 SCALE REPLICA FENDER GUITAR
The producers of the finest quality limited-edition replicas in the world
develop spitting image of the legendary axeman’s signature tool
Winder, GA - With his astonishingly accomplished guitar playing, Stevie Ray Vaughan ignited the blues revival of the 80s. Drawing from a wealth of influences lie Albert King, Otis Rush, and Muddy Waters, Stevie incorporated players like Jimi Hendrix and Lonnie Mack to develop a uniquely eclectic and fiery style that has inspired countless aspiring guitarists. Stevie Ray was the leading beacon of light in American blues, consistently performing for sellout crowds and earning four Grammy Awards.
In tribute to the inspiring musicianship and indelible legacy of Stevie Ray Vaughan, GMP Diecast is pleased to announce the release of Stevie Ray’s most recognizable guitar #1. This officially licensed, 1:3-scale Fender guitar replica features a real wo
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Sasha “Invol2ver North America Fall 2008 Tour” Announced
Invol2ver out September 9th on Global Underground
It’s been a year since Sasha’s last North America solo tour and for several cities on this tour it’s been even longer. Dallas’ last Sasha experience was during the last Involver tour in 2004! Atlanta and Charlotte haven’t seen him since 2005 and he hasn’t touched down in Denver since his Fundacion residency ended in 2006.
Tickets go on sale at 10 am EST Monday, August 25th. When fans purchase their tickets via Sasha’s Wantickets store they will receive a FREE Sasha download through Beatport. What’s more, during the North America tour, download cards will be handed out at the shows giving fans access to a second FREE track.
For further information on Invol2ver, click HERE
“Invol2ver North America Fall 2008 Tour”
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Fuse's official site has posted a bunch of clips from the Gaslight Anthem's recent Steven's Untitled Rock Show interview.
Among the topics discussed are the bands' thoughts on vinyl, the making of the 59 Sound video, and their eclectic musical influences. The interview can be seen right here:
Fuse.tv - Videos - Shows - Steven's Untitled Rock Show
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We Are Scientists will be touring with Kings of Leon this fall.
Sat-Oct-11 Las Vegas, NV The Joint /Hard Rock Hotel
Sun-Oct-12 San Diego, CA House Of Blues
Wed-Oct-15 Los Angeles, CA Nokia Theatre
Fri-Oct-17 San Francisco, CA The Warfield
Sat-Oct-18 San Francisco, CA The Warfield
Mon-Oct-20 Seattle, WA Paramount Theatre
Tue-Oct-21 Portland, OR Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
Thu-Oct-23 Denver, CO The Fillmore
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You've been telling everybody you know about Lykke Li. You want to show everybody you're a fan. Now you can do both by embedding the brand new Lykke Li widget. It's got music, photos, video, and links
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Metallica have just unveiled a new widget that the band will frequently updated with news, music, video content, and other Death Magnetic related material. The widget can be embedded onto most social networking sites and blog applications.
Death Magnetic will be out Friday, September 12th.
The widget can be found here:
Metallica Death Magnetic Widget - Clearspring
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Metallica Death Magnetic Widget
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The Kerrang! Awards were held last night in the UK and among those honored were Florida rockers, Black Tide. The band took home the award for Best International Newcomer, beating out All Time Low and Kill Hannah amongst others.
Black Tide joined the likes of Rage Against The Machine, Slipknot and Avenged Sevenfold all who took home a coveted K statue. Also on hand were Black Tide influencers, Metallica who were honored, fittingly, with the Kerrang! inspiration award.
Black Tide’s album Light From Above, which features a cover of Metallica’s “Hit The Lights,” is in stores now!
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| | | A RECORD IN TWO PARTS: ELEPHANTS...TEETH SINKING INTO HEART IN STORES OCTOBER 7, 2008
Three years after she began to appear on the public’s radar with her self-titled debut EP and full-length album Happenstance, Rachael Yamagata will release A Record in Two Parts: Elephants…Teeth Sinking Into Heart through Warner Bros. Records on October 7, 2008. “I didn’t set out to make a two part album,” Yamagata says. “We just followed the songs’ lyrical lead and built them up with textures and sounds that served the story. The beautiful ones were darker and worked with lush arrangements. We used the sounds of rain, tree branches falling on the roof — whatever kept the mood true to this haunted studio in the first stormy days of spring. The second part became more anthemic, like a reclaiming of personal power. There’s something raw about it. To me it sounds weathered, but not broken or cynical.”
Taken together, the two halves present a complete timeline of the emotions that revolve around complicated relationships and the accompanying fallout. “Elephants is much more intimate
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From John Bonham to Clyde Stubblefield to ?uestlove, the drum has always been the backbone of any successful group. Hell, go further back in time, when drums were at the center of any tribal ritual. It’s carnal. Primeval. A good song hits you in the head. A good beat nails you in the stomach. So in an era of squeaky-clean, technologically-enhanced and polished production, Los Angeles’ Street Drum Corps (SDC) are more important than ever.
Bobby Alt, Adam Alt and Frank Zummo are currently taking the nation by storm playing the mainstage of the Projekt Revolution Tour and then joining Linkin Park on stage for their headlining perfomance. And due to popular demand SDC will be adding a few dates on their own to keep the party going! And for all the behind the scenes mayhem, check out this Projekt Revolution Webisode HERE
"When (Linkin Park vocalist) Chester (Bennington) and I saw them, they had to be on the tour...these guys are little punks. I love their attitude."- Mike Shinod
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FUN FUN FUN FEST 2008 SET FOR NOVEMBER 8 - 9
AT WATERLOO PARK IN AUSTIN, TEXAS
WITH HEADLINERS CLAP YOUR HANDS SAY YEAH, THE NATIONAL, ATMOSPHERE,
DEAD MILKMEN, MINUS THE BEAR, BAD BRAINS, CLIPSE and MORE
TICKETS ON SALE AUGUST 22
AVAILABLE THROUGH FRONTGATETICKETS.COM AND ALL FRONTGATE TICKET OUTLETSAUSTIN, TX - Transmission Entertainment is proud to announce this year's Fun Fun Fun Festival line-up. In the tradition of years past, FFF '08 once again teams punk rock legends with the hottest indie buzz bands, crowd-pleasing dance and hip-hop acts, and cutting-edge comedians. Fun Fun Fun Fest will be held November 8 and 9 at Waterloo Park in downtown Austin, TX. A two-day pass will be $59.99, available through FrontgateTickets.com. Children under 10 get in free and discounts will be made available to all students.
Unlike other festivals held in the dead summer heat, Fun Fun Fun Fest is the premier fall festival - the perfect ending to an ever-growing summer festival season.
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Finch recently stopped by the offices of Buzznet for a special all-acoustic performance. Check out the band’s spot-on covers of the Donovan classic “Season of the Witch” and Depeche Mode’s “Condemnation.” They also take on material from their new EP and their seminal What is to Burn album.
Finch EP is out now on all digital outlets and exclusively at Hot Topic stores.
Buzznet performance link: Live Band Performances and Interviews - Buzznet
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The Foxes
Trauma Town
Single
Release date: Oct 20th 2008
"It’s clear that The Foxes have the talent and confidence to make a huge impact on the UK music scene"
NME
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