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Monument – On Tour

By , 13 July, 2011, No Comment

MONUMENT – Tour Begins Tomorrow (July 13-24)
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• In support of debut full-length Goes Canoeing (Tiny Engines)
• Sweatpants Fever! – tape release out soon (Keep It Together)

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Beginning tomorrow, Washington, DC’s Monument will embark on a short tour through parts of the East Coast and Midwest. The band is touring in support of Goes Canoeing, its debut full-length from Tiny Engines.

Pressed on 12″ vinyl and limited to 500 (275 opaque orange / 175 light blue / 50 180 gram black), Goes Canoeing was officially released on March 22nd, 2011. Grab a copy from the band on tour or from Tiny Engines here. Additionally, Monument self-released a CD version of the album, and digital is also available from most online retailers, including iTunes and Bandcamp.

Download “Roots Run Deep” (Free mp3)

In other news, Monument now has copies of its most recent effort, an eight-song tape titled Sweatpants Fever!. Featuring four brand new tracks from the outfit as well as four cover songs (Superchunk, Wire, Descendents, Braid), the release is being handled by Keep It Together Records. While the tape isn’t available from the label yet, Monument will have copies on tour. You can stream all the songs from Sweatpants Fever! here.

As always, if you’d like to attend a show or speak with band, drop me a line here.

TOUR
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JUL 14 – Philadelphia, PA @ 48th & Trinity Place w/ Everyone Everywhere, Monitors, Shat Shorts
JUL 15 – Danbury, CT @ Heirloom Arts Theater w/ Black Churches, Dads, Martin Luther King, Suns, Castles
JUL 16 – Boston, MA @ Wacky Kastle w/ Ampere, Sinaloa, Ape Up, Footsie
JUL 17 – Brookyln, NY @ Xpo 929 w/ Weak Teeth, Best Practices, Tit Patrol, Don’t Give a Fuck, Living Room
JUL 22 – Barnesville, OH @ Lakeview House w/ The Ground Is Lava
JUL 23 – Chicago, IL @ Waterworks w/ Coping, The Fordists, Snow What, Damp Hay
JUL 24 – Akron, Ohio @ It’s A Kling Thing w/ Annabel, White Mage, The Ground Is Lava

From, math-y emo, post-punk, noise-pop, grungy 90′s indie rock and even the Dischord-styled hardcore of Monument’s D.C. home, Goes Canoeing is as loose and raw as it is infectious and intricately layered. Recorded by Algernon Cadwallader’s Joe Reinhart, these 10 songs are bursting with acrobatic guitars, spirited gang vocals and uncommonly catchy melodies, all bolstered by the band’s creativity and enthusiasm. Goes Canoeing is filled with wonderfully skewed, raucous anti-anthems for emo, indie, punk and hardcore kids alike. The first great, essential release of 2011.

- Goes Canoeing is a fun listen crafted by a group of dudes that know their roots. – AltPress.com
- One of a small crop of young bands that draws from Cap’n Jazz’s frantic, poetic wellspring. – AV Club
- A unique and thrilling blend of cascading sonic discordance, break-neck tempos and epileptic shrieking. – Rock Sound
- Dramatic crashes and strained vocals and introverted, sometimes obtuse lyrics that deal with issues of everyday life. – Washington City Paper
- A stellar set that recalls the spastic edge of Cap’n Jazz with a bit of CSTVT’s ambience. If this had come out 15 years ago, it would have been an emo classic.  – Punknews.org

Broadcaster – Release New EP For Free Download

By , 8 July, 2011, No Comment

BROADCASTER – Release Joyride EP / Free Download
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* Joyride EP available for free @ Bandcamp
* Artwork and Track Listing released
* Band recording new songs with J. Robbins

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Long Island, NY indie trio Broadcaster have digitally released their new EP, Joyride, for free download on Bandcamp.

Broadcaster originally began in the Spring of 2010 as a “less business, more fun” side-project devoted to playing a handful of 90′s covers at local shows. However, the band quickly blossomed into something more substantial as they gained positive feedback for their original material. It is easy to see why with the band’s latest release, the digital EP, entitled Joyride. These four songs will make any fan of 90′s indie/alt rock swoon.

Listen to “Vacation Days” (mp3) as well as an exclusive acoustic version of “All Your Friends” here.

Recorded in the band’s Long Island practice space, Joyride is exactly as it sounds. The EP is a jaunty fusion of punk and indie rock, eluding somewhat to the early days of The Get Up Kids and Nada Surf but with the flare of bands like Cheap Girls and The Thermals as well. Broadcaster’s Joyride joyfully relives the golden days of the 90′s in 2011.

Broadcaster are headed back into the studio this weekend to record new songs with the legendary J. Robbins. More news to come!

TRACK LISTING
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1. Snow Party
2. All Your Friends
3. Atlantic Sea
4. Vacation Days

Black Numbers To Release 12″ From Luther

By , 7 July, 2011, No Comment

BLACK NUMBERS To Release LUTHER 12″
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* Siblings & Sevens 12″ out August 16, 2011
* Artwork and Track Listing released
* First single streaming exclusively @ Absolute Punk

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Philadelphia, PA’s Luther has officially joined Black Numbers (Grey Area, Go Rydell, Banquets) and will release a 12″ EP, Siblings & Sevens, with the New Jersey label on August 16, 2011.

You can check out the exclusive stream for “The Communion” from Siblings & Sevens on Absolute Punk now.

Forming in late 2010 Luther bring back memories of a simpler and more organic time in rock music. While making no attempts to hide their punk rock roots Luther replace the overt aggression flooding the current world of punk with passion and a sincere sense of urgency. Living in South Philadelphia, Luther’s exposure to the city’s diverse music scene creates a varied sound that results in a refreshing mixture of indie, punk rock, post-hardcore and pop. Luther’s brand of songwriting comes with a natural nervousness that is layered with harmonies and an abstract approach to lyrics, all on top of a driving and unified rhythm section. Coming out swinging, Luther have played over 30 shows, an east coast tour, and recorded a 12 inch and a 7 inch with producer Jeff Zeigler (Kurt Vile, The War on Drugs) within a four month period.

A complete track listing for Siblings & Sevens is below. Stay tuned for pressing / pre-order info and new exclusive song streams, as well as plenty more news from Luther and Black Numbers!

TRACK LISTING
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1. Siblings And Sevens
2. This Is Like Fight Club
3. Two Anglers
4. The Suitor
5. There’s Always Money…
6. The Communion
7. Aztec Tomb

Cattle Drums – On Tour

By , 6 July, 2011, No Comment

CATTLE DRUMS – Summer Tour Announced
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* Summer Tour (7/8 – 8/5)
* The Boy Kisser Sessions + 3 still available for free download on Bandcamp
* Sample “Who Punched Pat Moore’s Face” from RCRD LBL
* Band recording debut LP in August

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Cattle Drums (Oneonta, NY) are heading out for a summer tour in support of the band’s debut, The Boy Kisser Sessions + 3, on Tiny Engines (Tigers Jaw, CSTVT, Look Mexico). After the summer tour, Cattle Drums will head into the studio to record their debut LP. An early 2012 release date is tentatively scheduled for the LP on Tiny Engines.

The Boy Kisser Sessions + 3 is an eight song collection that puts together the original debut of the band with three newer tracks that were recorded near the end of 2010. The EP was digitally released in February on Tiny Engines and can be downloaded for FREE. Of course you can still download via iTunes as well.

You can sample the track “Who Punched Pat Moore’s Face” on RCRD LBL. Additionally, you can listen to “Sluts And Coconuts” from The Boy Kisser Sessions + 3 (mp3)

Remember when indie music was wild and unpredictable? Remember when bands were hard to pigeonhole into neat little sub-genres? Well, Cattle Drums will remind you if you have forgotten. Hailing from upstate NY, you might shrug your shoulders at a band named Cattle Drums but you would be remiss by doing so. Mixing post-punk, emo/hardcore, shards of math rock and even traces of dark Americana, Cattle Drums distinguish themselves as purveyors of a sound not yet recognizable to our pampered, innocent ears. Lyrically ambiguous and instrumentally ambitious with harsh, aggressive tones, Cattle Drums truly are a wild awakening for the senses. These songs truly defy classification and open the listener up to create their own unique interpretation of the Cattle Drums sound. Need a shock to the system to break you from the mundane of the daily grind? Delve into the madness of the Cattle Drums experience and witness a band operating only by their keen sense of artistic expression. Eccentric and chaotic yet always melodic and intoxicating, Cattle Drums are kicking up dust and noise unlike anybody else right now. Just imagine what is yet to come.

The Cattle Drums Summer Tour begins this weekend. Download/view the Tour Poster. As always, if you’d like to attend a show or speak with the band, please drop me a line here.

TOUR
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JUL 08 – Rochester, NY @ Flying Squirrel
JUL 09 – Buffalo, NY @ The Vault
JUL 10 – Cleveland, OH @ The Dag House
JUL 11 – Columbus, OH @ Cafe Bourbon St.
JUL 12 – Dayton, OH @ TBA
JUL 13 – Fort Wayne, IN @ The Brass Rail
JUL 14 – Kalamazoo, MI @ The Corner Bar
JUL 15 – Columbus, IN @ DiHi Records
JUL 16 – St. Louis, MO @ The Lamp
JUL 17 – Springfield, MO @ Salad Days
JUL 19 – Tulsa, OK @ Tulsa Reverb
JUL 20 – Oklahoma City, OK @ TBA
JUL 21 – Fort Worth, TX @ 1919 Hemphill
JUL 22 – Austin, TX @ The Triple
JUL 23 – Houston, TX @ The Mink
JUL 25 – Baton Rouge, LA @ Here Today, Gone Tomorrow
JUL 26 – New Orleans, LA @ house show
JUL 27 – Meridian, MS @ house show
JUL 28 – Birmingham, AL @ The Firehouse
JUL 29 – Nashville, TN @ French Quarter Café
JUL 30 – Louisville, KY @ The Rudyard Kipling
JUL 31 – Wilmington, NC @ The Whiskey
AUG 01 – Raleigh, NC @ Slim’s Downtown
AUG 02 – Richmond, VA @ The Triple
AUG 03 – Washington, DC @ TBA
AUG 04 – Baltimore, MD @ TBA
AUG 05 – Philadelphia, PA @ TBA

You probably haven’t heard anything quite like Cattle Drums before. – RockFreaks.net
Some of the more wildly unpredictable and yet melodic stuff I’ve heard all year and it’s got promise written all over it. – Punknews.org
Almost conversational in tone in the vein of Say Anything (absent the whining, don’t fret), the vocals add a nice touch to an aggressive and unpredictable take on melody. – RCRD LBL
There’s an obvious musical intelligence on offer here, and ‘The Boy Kisser Sessions’ is a rare little treat. – Punktastic
The New York band play an energetic and refreshing blend of post-hardcore and punk that will appeal to fans of bands like At The Drive-In or Bear Vs. Shark. – Two Way Monologues
Cattle Drums are a post-punk band with all the right influences, Fugazi, Dismemberment Plan and earlier At The Drive In all come to mind. – Clean Cut
Reveling in heartfelt passions and rollicking rhythms, The Boy Kisser Sessions + 3 is a kinetic eight-song record that calls to mind early mewithoutYou, At The Drive-In, and that exciting, vibrant era of indie guitar rock as second-wave emo was flirting openly with punk and hardcore music. – Dryvetyme Onlyne

Nightlights – Debut Full-Length Out Today

By , 5 July, 2011, No Comment

NIGHTLIGHTS – Debut Full-Length SO IT GOES Out Today
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• CD / Digital available from Eulogy Recordings
• Exclusive album stream @ Punknews.org
• U.S Tour (07/21 – 08/15)

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So It Goes, the debut full-length from Nightlights (Daytona Beach, FL), is officially out today from Eulogy Recordings (Set Your Goals, Kids Like Us, Unearth).

Recorded and mixed by I Am The Avalanche’s Brett Romnes and mastered by Alan Douches at West West Side, you can grab a copy of the CD from the label here or swing by iTunes and other online retailers for the digital version. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the 12″ version of So It Goes has been delayed. Stay tuned for updates on the vinyl pressing.

Currently, Punknews.org is streaming So It Goes in its entirety. To listen the full album, go here. Be sure to check out interviews with vocalist / guitarist Matt Messore at AMP Magazine and Dying Scene as well.

Born from the ashes of No Harm Done, Nightlights blasts through ten crunchy, melody-packed punk anthems that bring to mind contemporaries such as Latterman and The Menzingers. Still, the Florida quartet has grown considerably since last year’s debut EP, Long Way Home. Mixing power and passion with a healthy amount of restraint, atmosphere and dynamic song construction. So It Goes is one of those rare albums that works on a visceral gut level while exercising the brain muscles as well.

Beginning on July 21st, Nightlights will be touring the U.S. in support of So It Goes. Tentative routing is below but expect confirmations within the next couple of weeks. As always, if you’d like to attend a show or speak with the band, drop me a line here.

TOUR
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JUL 09 – Orange City FL l @ Sports Den
JUL 21 – Lakeland, FL @ TBA
JUL 22 – Gainesville, FL @ TBA
JUL 23 – Valdosta, GA @ Bleu Pub
JUL 24 – Greensville, SC @ TBA
JUL 25 – Ashville, NC @ TBA
JUL 26 – Raleigh, NC @ TBA
JUL 27 – Richmond, VA @ Sprout
JUL 28 – Wilmington, DE @ The Marcellar w/ Spraynard, Earhart
JUL 29 – New York, NY @ TBA
JUL 30 – New York, NY @ TBA
JUL 31 – Pittsburgh, PA @ TBA
AUG 01 – Columbus, OH @ TBA
AUG 02 – Lansing, MI @ Mac’s Bar
AUG 03 – Indianapolis, IN @ House Show
AUG 04 – St. Louis, MO @ Fu Bar w/ Boys No Good, Rust Belt Lights
AUG 05 – Louisville, KY @ TBA
AUG 06 – Nashville, TN @ TBA
AUG 07 – Memphis, TN @ TBA
AUG 08 – Little Rock, AK @ TBA
AUG 09 – Oklahoma City, OK @ Bad Granny’s Bazaar
AUG 10 – Ft. Worth, TX @ TBA
AUG 11 – Austin, TX @ TBA
AUG 12 – San Antonio, TX @ TBA
AUG 13 – Houston, TX @ House Show w/ Earhart
AUG 14 – Baton Rouge, LA @ TBA
AUG 15 – Tallahassee, FL @ TBA

The Reveling – Tributaries LP Out Today / Exclusive Album Stream

By , 21 June, 2011, No Comment

THE REVELING – Debut Full-Length Tributaries Out Today
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• LP / CD / Digital available from Black Numbers
• Exclusive album stream from Punknews.org
• Artist Insight feature @ ReviewRinseRepeat.com

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Tributaries, the debut full-length from The Reveling (Brooklyn, NY), is officially out today from New Jersey punk label Black Numbers (Grey Area, Static Radio NJ, Go Rydell, PJ Bond).

Pressed on both CD and 12″ vinyl formats, the latter is limited to 500 on three colorways (100 x clear / 150 x green / 250 x blue) and features gatefold jackets and a free mp3 download card. Of course, record will also be available digitally from Bandcamp, iTunes and other online retailers. For more information, go here.

To celebrate today’s release, The Reveling and Black Numbers have teamed up with Punknews.org to offer an exclusive stream of the entire album. To listen to Tributaries in its entirety, go here.

As a compliment to the stream, the band has taken the time to dig deeper into all ten songs on the record, explaining the lyrics and ideas behind each and generally piecing Tributaries together track-by-track. Check out the Artist Insight feature at ReviewRinseRepeat.com.

And don’t forget – you can still download an exclusive mp3 for the song “Chasing My Tail” courtesy of RCRD LBL.

Recorded by Alex Newport (Frank Turner, At The Drive-In, Rival Schools, Samiam) at Big Blue Meenie and Futureshock Studios, and mastered by Jeff Lipton (Arcade Fire, Dead Milkmen, Piebald, Sebadoh), Tributaries features 10 tracks of propulsive, highly infectious working-class punk rock that is as catchy and immediate as it is textured and nuanced. Much like The Reveling’s well-received 2009 EP, 3D Radio, this new full-length is anchored by a punchy rhythm section and plenty of throw-your-fists-in-the-air anthems. Still, Tributaries finds the band in top songwriting form, tighter and more cohesive than ever, with an even greater emphasis on the soaring harmonies that made The Reveling so irresistible in the first place.

- Taking cues from Gaslight Anthem and Lagwagon, w/ hints of Face to Face, The Reveling lays a solid foundation for what’s to come. – Exclaim!
- The Reveling take influence from 80′s hardcore punk, whilst dropping just the right dose of melody to soften the blow. – Pure Grain Audio
- Powerful working-class punk rock that is well-played without forgetting to be a little bit raw. – Can You See The Sunset?
- No-frills rock & roll with the urgency and sweat of punk, a combination you can’t really go wrong with – Allmusic.com
- This is genuine, straight-up punk rock without any gimmicks or pretension; it’s refreshing, and also catchy. – Assault
- The Reveling have delivered an enjoyable debut that shows some promise for the band’s future. – ThePunkSite.com
- If you’re one for good all out rock with no gimmicks, you might want to give this a spin. – Verbicide

The Story So Far – Exclusive LP Stream @ Alternative Press

By , 17 June, 2011, No Comment

THE STORY SO FAR – Exclusive Full-Length Stream for Under Soil And Dirt
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• Debut LP now streaming @ Alternative Press
• Out Tuesday (06/21/11) – pre-order now from Pure Noise Records
• West Coast release tour begins today – July U.S. tour w/ I Call Fives, We Are The Union

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Under Soil And Dirt, the debut full-length from The Story So Far (Walnut Creek, CA) is now streaming exclusively at Alternative Press. To listen to all 11 tracks before Tuesday’s release date (06/21/11), go here.

Of course, if you like what you hear, you can pre-order the album now from Pure Noise Records, which is releasing Under Soil And Dirt on CD, digital and 12″ LP formats. The vinyl will be limited to a pressing of 1000 on three colorways (200 cream w/ red+blue splatter / 300 translucent teal / 500 black) and each copy will come with a full album download. Additionally, anyone who pre-orders the 12″ will automatically be entered to win a test press from the label.

Recorded by Sam Pura at The Panda Studios (Sabertooth Zombie, Heavy Heavy Low Low), the record is the follow-up to The Story So Far’s last two highly acclaimed EPs, including the recent split 7″ with Maker on Pure Noise. Under Soil And Dirt is an undeniably catchy affair, bursting with fist-pumping choruses, dynamic guitars and a propulsive rhythm section. Still, the quintet toes the line between hardcore and rock n’ roll, all while making a clear statement about its underground punk roots. As heavy as it is accessible, this amazing full-length will undoubtedly be seen as a definitive release for TSSF and points toward a bright future for the California outfit.

In related news, The Story So Far will be touring heavily in support of its new long-player, starting with a week-long West Coast record release tour that kicks off today, as well as a full U.S. tour in July with I Call Fives and We Are The Union. As always, if you’d like to attend a show or speak with the band, drop me a line here.

TOUR
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JUN 17 – Stockton, CA @ Plea For Peace Center
JUN 18 – Walnut Creek, CA @ The Red House w/The American Scene, Second To Last, Stateside
JUN 21 – Concord, CA @ Rasputin Music (acoustic)
JUN 23 – Springfield, OR @ Ash HQ w/ Second To Last
JUN 24 – Camas, WA @ Coffee Revolution w/ Second To Last
JUN 25 – Centrailia, WA @ The Quesadilla Factory w/ Second To Last
JUN 26 – Seattle, WA @ El Corazon w/ Second To Last
JUN 27 – Allyn, WA @ Seth’s Place
JUL 06 – Santa Cruz, CA @ 105 Pioneer Street w/ I Call Fives, We Are The Union
JUL 07 – Roseville, CA @ Club Retro w/ I Call Fives, We Are The Union
JUL 08 – Fresno, CA @ China Town Youth Center w/ I Call Fives, We Are The Union
JUL 09 – Canoga Park CA @ Cobalt Cafe w/ I Call Fives, We Are The Union
JUL 10 – Escondido, CA @ Metaphor Cafe w/ I Call Fives, We Are The Union
JUL 12 – Las Vegas, NV @ The Box Office w/ I Call Fives, We Are The Union
JUL 13 – Albuquerque, NM @ Gold Manor w/ I Call Fives, We Are The Union
JUL 14 – Midland, TX @ The Pine Box w/ I Call Fives, We Are The Union
JUL 15 – San Angleo, TX @ Yaya’s w/ I Call Fives, We Are The Union
JUL 16 – Austin, TX @ Red 7 w/ I Call Fives, We Are The Union
JUL 18 – Tulsa, OK @ Reverb w/ I Call Fives, We Are The Union
JUL 19 – Wichita, KS @ Eagles Lodge
JUL 20 – Springfield, MO @ Lemon Drop w/ I Call Fives, We Are The Union
JUL 21 – St. Louis, MO @ Fubar
JUL 22 – Cincinnati, OH @ Bogarts w/ I Call Fives, We Are The Union
JUL 23 – Canton, OH @ The Auricle w/ I Call Fives, We Are The Union
JUL 24 – Rochester, NY @ Dubland Underground w/ I Call Fives, We Are The Union
JUL 26 – Albany, NY @ Bogie’s w/ I Call Fives, We Are The Union
JUL 27 – Wakefield, MA @ Wakefield Union Church w/ I Call Fives, We Are The Union
JUL 28 – South Glastonbury, CT @ P.O.C w/ I Call Fives, We Are The Union
JUL 29 – Hicksville, NY @ Hicksville Masonic Temple w/ I Call Fives, We Are The Union

Animal Style Records To Release Hold Tight! LP

By , 14 June, 2011, No Comment

Animal Style Records to Release Debut LP from HOLD TIGHT!
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• Can’t Take This Away 12″ out July 12, 2011 – Pre-Order info soon
• Now available as free / name-your-price download
• U.S. Tour w/ This Is Your Life (July 02 – 26)

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Animal Style Records is stoked to announce that on July 12th it will release Can’t Take This Away, the debut full-length from Hold Tight! (Richmond, VA).

Originally self-released digitally by the band last year via Bandcamp, the label will give these 14 songs a proper vinyl release with a limited pressing of 500 12-inches on three colorways (100 clear w/ black / 200 white / 200 red). The album will feature new artwork and each copy will come with a mp3 download card for all the tracks.

It’s worth noting that the record is still available for free / name-your-price download at Bandcamp. Animal Style will also release the LP through all the usual digital outlets, including iTunes.

Undoubtedly influenced by Richmond’s thriving underground scene, as well as greats like Lifetime and Latterman, Hold Tight! tears through fourteen gravelly, fist-pumping songs that explode with an entire Summer’s worth of sing-along choruses and propulsive punk anthems. There’s no shortage of infectious energy on Can’t Take This Away and the young quartet makes a lasting impression with this memorable debut.

Stay tuned for pre-order info. In the meantime, you can catch Hold Tight! on its upcoming U.S. tour with This Is Your Life beginning on July 3rd. As always, if you’d like to attend a show or speak with the band, drop me a line here.

TOUR
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JUN 21 – Richmond, VA @ The Camel
JUN 25 – Richmond, VA @ Black Powder House
JUL 02 – Philadelphia, PA @ Cracker Factory
JUL 03 – York, PA @ Skid Row Garage
JUL 04 – Kent, OH @ TBA
JUL 05 – Kalamazoo, MI @ The Fat Guy House
JUL 06 – Chicago, IL @ TBA
JUL 07 – Milwaukee, WI @ Borg Ward
JUL 08 – Minneapolis, MN @ The Hexagon
JUL 09 – Lincoln, NE @ Mad Ave.
JUL 10 – Kansas City, MO @ Club Mustache
JUL 11 – Catawissa, MO @ 8265 Highway HH
JUL 12 – Nashville, TN @ Little Hamilton Collective
JUL 13 – Birmingham, AL @ The Firehouse
JUL 14 – New Orleans, LA @ The Saint
JUL 15 – Tallahassee, FL @ The Shark Tank
JUL 16 – Gainesville, FL @ Wayward Council
JUL 17 – Tampa, FL @ The Hold Tight! House
JUL 18 – Orlando, FL @ Will’s Pub
JUL 19 – Miami, FL @ Churchill’s Pub
JUL 20 – Ft. Myers, FL @ Cool Hand Luc’s
JUL 21 – Atlanta, GA @ Wonderroot
JUL 22 – Greenville, SC @ Suite 8
JUL 23 – Fairfax, VA @ Grog Fest
JUL 24 – Charlottesville, VA @ Magnolia
JUL 25 – Richmond, VA @ Strange Matter
JUL 26 – Norfolk, VA @ The Jewish Mother
AUG 10 – Richmond, VA @ Rock Garden
AUG 20 – Richmond, VA @ The Camel
AUG 28 – Richmond, VA @ The Canal Club

A message from Run With The Hunted

By , 11 June, 2011, No Comment

“Two days ago on our way to our show in Brunswick, OH we got a devastating phone call. Our drummer Matt was told that his grandparents had been killed in a car accident. We immediately took him to the airport so he could fly home and be with his family. Fortunately, our good friend Steve from Another Breath is going to fill in for us for a few days, but we still have 10 shows left and Matt is flying back to finish them. Being in a touring band, most of us don’t have jobs to come home to and flying across the country round trip last minute is extremely expensive. If anyone can help us out in any way, it would go a long way towards helping us finish our tour and allowing our band to continue doing what we love. You can donate money via Paypal to: rwthbooking@gmail.com. Thanks so much, please keep the Davirro family in your thoughts.”

The Reveling – Pre-Order Debut LP Now

By , 7 June, 2011, No Comment

THE REVELING – Debut Full-Length Now Available For Pre-Order
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• Tributaries LP / CD to be released on 06/21/11 from Black Numbers • RCRD LBL premiers “Chasing My Tail” (exclusive mp3 download)

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Tributaries, the debut full-length from The Reveling (Brooklyn, NY), is now available for pre-order from Black Numbers (Grey Area, Static Radio NJ, Go Rydell, PJ Bond). The album will see an official street date of June 21st from the New Jersey punk label.

Pressed on both CD and 12″ vinyl formats, the latter is limited to 500 on three different colorways (100 x clear / 150 x green / 250 x blue) and features gatefold jackets. Of course, Tributaries will also be available digitally from Bandcamp, iTunes and other online retailers. For more information, go here.

To celebrate the pre-order, The Reveling and Black Numbers have teamed up with RCRD LBL to premier “Chasing My Tail.” To download an exclusive mp3 for the song, go here. And don’t forget that “Left At Forkright” is still streaming at Absolutepunk.net as well.

Recorded by Alex Newport (Frank Turner, At The Drive-In, Rival Schools, Samiam) at Big Blue Meenie and Futureshock Studios, and mastered by Jeff Lipton (Arcade Fire, Dead Milkmen, Piebald, Sebadoh), Tributaries features 10 tracks of propulsive, highly infectious working-class punk rock that is as catchy and immediate as it is textured and nuanced. Much like The Reveling’s well-received 2009 EP, 3D Radio, this new full-length is anchored by a punchy rhythm section and plenty of throw-your-fists-in-the-air anthems. Still, Tributaries finds the band in top songwriting form, tighter and more cohesive than ever, with an even greater emphasis on the soaring harmonies that made The Reveling so irresistible in the first place.

- Taking cues from Gaslight Anthem and Lagwagon, w/ hints of Face to Face, The Reveling lays a solid foundation for what’s to come. – Exclaim!
- The Reveling take influence from 80′s hardcore punk, whilst dropping just the right dose of melody to soften the blow. – Pure Grain Audio
- Powerful working-class punk rock that is well-played without forgetting to be a little bit raw. – Can You See The Sunset?
- No-frills rock & roll with the urgency and sweat of punk, a combination you can’t really go wrong with – Allmusic.com
- This is genuine, straight-up punk rock without any gimmicks or pretension; it’s refreshing, and also catchy. – Assault
- The Reveling have delivered an enjoyable debut that shows some promise for the band’s future. – ThePunkSite.com
- If you’re one for good all out rock with no gimmicks, you might want to give this a spin. – Verbicide

Prevenge / Dig It Up Split 7″ – Available For Free Download

By , 2 June, 2011, No Comment

PREVENGE / DIG IT UP – Split 7-Inch Now Available For Free Download
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• Juicebox Recording Co. offers four-song EP as donation-based download
• Vinyl out now from Pavones Records

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The newest Split 7-inch from Montreal, Quebec punk outfits Prevenge and Dig It Up is officially out this week (05/31) via Pavones Records. Limited to a pressing of 500 on white (100) and black (400) vinyl, the release features two of Canada’s best and brightest DIY bands tearing through four fist-pumping, high-energy, rough-and-tumble yet relentlessly catchy anthems.

To celebrate, Prevenge and Dig It Up have teamed up with their good friends at Juicebox Recording Co. to offer the split as a free / donation-based download. For more info or to grab the songs, go here.

It’s also worth noting that both bands have released previous EPs on Juicebox, which you can also download for free or donate toward if you’re so inclined. Check out Prevenge’s It Happens All The Time and Magnets from Dig It Up.

Stay tuned for more news, including a July tour for both bands in support of the split 7-inch and an East Coast tour for Prevenge in August. Also, Dig It Up will begin recording its first full-length next week with Jon Drew (Fucked Up, Alexisonfire, Tokyo Police Club).

The Wild / Run, Forever – On Tour In Support Of Split 7″

By , 27 May, 2011, No Comment

THE WILD & RUN, FOREVER – U.S. Summer Tours
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• Bands hit the road in support of upcoming Split 7″ on Solidarity Recordings (06/21/11)
• Stream all four songs now @ Punknews.org
• B-Sides collection from The Wild out July 12th from Asian Man Records
• Run, Forever’s The Devil, And Death, And Me LP / CD out now from Solidarity

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Atlanta, GA’s The Wild and Pittsburgh, PA’s Run, Forever are gearing up for some heavy U.S. touring in support of the bands’ upcoming Split 7″ on Solidarity Recordings. Due out on June 21st, the four song release will be limited to 500 on black and color vinyl. More details and pre-order info coming soon. Both bands should have copies of the 7″ on tour beginning in mid-June as well.

On a related note, our friends at Punknews.org have just launched an exclusive stream for the split release. To listen to all the songs, go here.

While The Wild and Run, Forever are touring separately, the two will meet up for a week of shows beginning on June 4th at Crucial Fun Fest in Lexington, KY. Also noteworthy for The Wild is a week of shows with Andrew Jackson Jihad, as well as appearances at Plan-It-X Fest and the Asian Man Records 15th Anniversary Festival in San Francisco on June 17th.

Speaking of Asian Man, on July 12th, the label will release A Collection from The Wild, which is a CD re-release of various out-of-print singles, EPs, live songs and split releases. The band will have copies available for sale on the upcoming tour. Also check out Set Ourselves Free, The Wild’s 2010 full-length, which is available as a donation-based download from Quote Unquote Records.

As for Run, Forever, the Pennsylvania trio has been touring steadily in support of its recent full-length, The Devil, And Death, And Me. Originally self-released by the outfit in July of 2010 and officially re-issued by Solidarity at the end of last year, the California label recently pressed a 12″ vinyl version of this terrific album, which you can grab here or from the band at shows. While you’re at it, click here to watch this terrific new video for the title track from The Devil, And Death, And Me.

As always, if you’d like to attend a show or speak with The Wild and / or Run, Forever, drop me a line here.

THE WILD – U.S. TOUR
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MAY 30 – Richmond, VA @ The Rock Garden w/ RVIVR, Timeshares, Sundials, Hold Tight
MAY 31- Frederick, MD @ All Saints Episcopal Church w/ Bouncing Betty, Young Mountain, more
JUN 02 – Philadelphia, PA @ LAVA – Wooden Shoe’s May Month of Anarchy Party w/ Ceasefire, Born in a Cent, Bouncing Betty
JUN 03 – Brooklyn, NY @ Hillstock Music Festival w/ Zebu, Brave Little Abacus, So So Glos, Eskalators, more
JUN 04 – Lexington, KY @ Crucial Fun Fest JR./In Your House Fest w/ Run, Forever, Spraynard, Dr. Dinosaur, Young Mountain, more
JUN 05 – Nashville, TN @ Little Hamilton – with Run, Forever, Chicken Little, Patron Saint of Disappointment, more
JUN 06 – Memphis, TN – St. Blues Guitar Workshop (Early Show!!) w/ Run, Forever, The Star Killers, Brennan Whalen
JUN 07 – Ft. Worth, TX @ 1919 Hemphill w/ Run, Forever, more
JUN 08 – Houston, TX @ Sedition Books w/ Run, Forever, more
JUN 09 – Austin, TX @ Trailer Park Records w/ Run, Forever, Days n’ Daze, more
JUN 10 – San Antonio, TX @ The Baltimore House w/ Run, Forever, The Sticky Bandits, more
JUN 11 – Las Cruces, NM @ The Trainyard w/ Dr. Dinosaur, more
JUN 12 – Tucson, AZ @ TBA w/ Dr. Dinosaur, more
JUN 13 – Riverside, CA @ 3485 University Ave. w/ Watercolor Paintings, Spoonboy, The Boy Who Could Fly, New York Taxi, more
JUN 14 – San Jose, CA @ The Texas Toast House w/ Spraynard more
JUN 15 – Santa Cruz, CA @ 105 Pioneer St w/ Spraynard, Russ Rankin (Good Riddance), more
JUN 16 – San Francisco, CA @ Viracocha w/ Dreams, Shady Maples
JUN 17 – San Francisco, CA @ Asian Man Records 15th Anniversary Festival Show @ The Bottom of the Hill w/ Andrew Jackson Jihad, O’Pioneers, Shinobu, Pteradon
JUN 18 – Reno, NV – Rainshadow Community Center w/ Andrew Jackson Jihad
JUN 19 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Kilby Court w/ Andrew Jackson Jihad
JUN 20 – Kasper, WY @ American Legion w/ Andrew Jackson Jihad
JUN 21 – Colorado Springs, CO @ The Black Sheep w/ Andrew Jackson Jihad
JUN 23 – St. Louis, MO @ the Firebird w/ Andrew Jackson Jihad
JUN 24 – Bloomington, IN @ Plan-it-X Fest w/ Defiance, Ohio, Nana Grizol, David Dondero, Dead Dog, Madeline, more
JUN 25 – Newport, KY @ Southgate House Ballroom w/ Andrew Jackson Jihad
JUN 27 – Cincinnati, OH @ TBA w/ Vacation, more
JUN 28 – Pittsburgh, PA @ 222 Ormsby w/ Light Hearted, Run Forever, more
JUN 29 – New Haven, CT @ Lily’s Pad w/ Bomb the Music Industry!, Cheap Girls, NYR, more
JUN 30 – Northampton, MA @ TBA – (need help)
JUL 01 – New London, CT @ TBA – (need help)
JUL 02 – Washington DC @ Saint Stephens Church w/ Bomb the Music Industry!, The Max Levine Ensemble, Cheap Girls, Algernon Cadwallader
JUL 03 – Brooklyn, NY @ Club Europa w/ Bomb the Music Industry!, Cheap Girls, more

RUN, FOREVER – U.S. TOUR
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MAY 27 – Las Cruces, NM @ Late Night Lunchbox
MAY 28 – Albuquerque, NM -@ Festolano 2011! / Dads House
MAY 29 – Amarillo, TX @ The 806
MAY 30 – Tulsa, OK @ TBA
MAY 31 – Belleville, IL @ ITR Venue
JUN 01 – Bloomington, IN @ Fort Vegan
JUN 02 – Dayton, OH @ Blind Bobs
JUN 03 – 04 – Lexington, KY @ Crucial Fun Fest
JUN 05 – Nashville, TN @ Little Hamilton Collective w/ The Wild
JUN 06 – Memphis, TN @ TBA w/ The Wild
JUN 07 – Ft Worth, TX @ 1919 Hemphill w/ The Wild
JUN 08 – Houston, TX @ Sedition Books w/ The Wild
JUN 09 – Austin, TX @ Trailer Park Records w/ The Wild
JUN 10 – San Antonio, TX @ Baltimore House w/ The Wild
JUN 11 – TBA
JUN 12 – Lafayette, LA @ Frankies
JUN 14 – Tallahassee, FL @ Coolifornia House
JUN 15 – Gainesville, FL @ 1982
JUN 16 – Tampa, FL @ The Crowbar
JUN 17 – Jacksonville, FL @ TBA
JUN 19 – Atlanta, GA @ The Wonderroot
JUN 20 – West Columbia, SC @ Unit One Art Space
JUN 21 – Rock Hill, SC @ Venue TBA
JUN 22 – Greensboro, NC @ Legit BIZ
JUN 23 – Richmond, VA @ Rock Garden
JUN 24 – Fredricksburg, VA @ The Chidester House
JUN 25 – TBA
JUN 26 – Philadelphia, PA @ TBA
JUN 27 – Lancaster, PA @ House Show
JUN 28 – Pittsburgh, PA @ 222 Ormsby
JUN 29 – Punxsutawney, PA @ Venue TBA
JUN 30 – Ashtabula, OH @ West End 2153
JUL 01 – Erie, PA @ St Coreys Day Fest
JUL 02 – Braddock, PA @ Square One
JUL 08 – 10 – Clearville, PA @ Square One Fest

The Story So Far – Pre-Order New Full-Length

By , 24 May, 2011, No Comment

THE STORY SO FAR – Debut Full-Length Now Available For Pre-Order
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• Under Soil And Dirt to be released by Pure Noise Records on 06/21/11
• Stream brand-new song: “Quicksand”
• West Coast release tour + full U.S. tour w/ I Call Fives, We Are The Union

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Under Soil And Dirt, the debut full-length from The Story So Far (Walnut Creek, CA) is now available for pre-order from Pure Noise Records. The label will release the 11-song effort on CD, digital and 12″ LP formats on June 21st, 2011.

Recorded by Sam Pura at The Panda Studios (Sabertooth Zombie, Heavy Heavy Low Low), the record is the follow-up to the quintet’s last two highly acclaimed EPs, including the recent split 7″ with Maker on Pure Noise. The vinyl will be limited to a pressing of 1000 on three colorways (200 cream w/ red+blue splatter / 300 translucent teal / 500 black) and each copy will come with a full album download.

To celebrate the pre-order, Pure Noise and The Story So Far are streaming a brand new song. Listen to “Quicksand” here.

Under Soil And Dirt is an undeniably catchy affair, bursting with fist-pumping choruses, dynamic guitars and a propulsive rhythm section. Still, The Story So Far toes the line between hardcore and rock n’ roll, all while making a clear statement about its underground punk roots. As heavy as it is accessible, this amazing full-length will undoubtedly be seen as a definitive release for TSSF and points toward a bright future for the California outfit.

In related news, The Story So Far will be touring heavily in support of its new long-player, including a week-long West Coast record release tour in June and a full U.S. tour in July with I Call Fives and We Are The Union. As always, if you’d like to attend a show or speak with the band, drop me a line here.

TOUR
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JUN 17 – Stockton, CA @ Plea For Peace Center
JUN 18 – Walnut Creek, CA @ The Red House w/The American Scene, Second To Last, Stateside
JUN 21 – Concord, CA @ Rasputin Music (acoustic)
JUN 23 – Springfield, OR @ Ash HQ w/ Second To Last
JUN 24 – Camas, WA @ Coffee Revolution w/ Second To Last
JUN 25 – Centrailia, WA @ The Quesadilla Factory w/ Second To Last
JUN 26 – Seattle, WA @ El Corazon w/ Second To Last
JUL 06 – Santa Cruz, CA @ 105 Pioneer Street w/ I Call Fives, We Are The Union
JUL 07 – Roseville, CA @ Club Retro w/ I Call Fives, We Are The Union
JUL 08 – Fresno, CA @ China Town Youth Center w/ I Call Fives, We Are The Union
JUL 09 – Canoga Park CA @ Cobalt Cafe w/ I Call Fives, We Are The Union
JUL 10 – Escondido, CA @ Metaphor Cafe w/ I Call Fives, We Are The Union
JUL 12 – Las Vegas, NV @ The Box Office w/ I Call Fives, We Are The Union
JUL 13 – Albuquerque, NM @ Gold Manor w/ I Call Fives, We Are The Union
JUL 14 – Midland, TX @ The Pine Box w/ I Call Fives, We Are The Union
JUL 15 – San Angleo, TX @ Yaya’s w/ I Call Fives, We Are The Union
JUL 16 – Austin, TX @ Red 7 w/ I Call Fives, We Are The Union
JUL 18 – Tulsa, OK @ Reverb w/ I Call Fives, We Are The Union
JUL 19 – Wichita, KS @ Eagles Lodge
JUL 20 – Springfield, MO @ Salad Days w/ I Call Fives, We Are The Union
JUL 22 – Cincinnati, OH @ Bogarts w/ I Call Fives, We Are The Union
JUL 23 – Canton, OH @ The Auricle w/ I Call Fives, We Are The Union
JUL 24 – Rochester, NY @ Dubland Underground w/ I Call Fives, We Are The Union
JUL 26 – Albany, NY @ Bogie’s w/ I Call Fives, We Are The Union
JUL 27 – Wakefield, MA @ Wakefield Union Church w/ I Call Fives, We Are The Union
JUL 28 – South Glastonbury, CT @ P.O.C w/ I Call Fives, We Are The Union
JUL 29 – Hicksville, NY @ Hicksville Masonic Temple w/ I Call Fives, We Are The Union

Born Without Bones – Say Hello LP Out Today From Animal Style

By , 17 May, 2011, No Comment

BORN WITHOUT BONES – Debut LP Out Today (05/17)
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* Order SAY HELLO 12″ from Animal Style Records
* Vinyl includes full download + 8 unreleased b-sides
* Available as streaming / pay-what you-want download @ Bandcamp

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Say Hello, the debut full-length from Born Without Bones (Milford, MA) is officially out today and available to order from Animal Style Records.

Limited to a pressing of 500 12-inches on three colorways (100 black / 200 sky blue / 200 wheat yellow), each copy of Say Hello comes with a full album download, plus an additional eight unreleased B-side tracks. A handful of these b-sides are streaming exclusively at Property Of Zack while the album songs are available as a free / pay-what-you-want download via Bandcamp. The record can be purchased from iTunes as well. For more info, go here.

Listen to “Say Hello” – Free mp3

Recorded by Kory Gable (Strike Anywhere, The Dangerous Summer, I Call Fives), Say Hello is an incredibly varied, occasionally theatrical yet highly infectious full-length that finds Born Without Bones laying a rock-solid foundation on the basis of pop and punk rock. Still, the framework of these 12 songs is fortified by a wide array of influences, which is to say that there’s no shortage of intriguing ideas on the record. Of course, if these ideas weren’t so perfectly executed, Say Hello would not make nearly the impact it does. While Born Without Bones’ primary goal seems to be crafting upbeat, dynamic songs with melodies that last for days and days, the band’s undeniable ambition and ability to transition from flat-out punk burners to sweet, piano-laced offerings to intimate acoustic numbers makes for one impressive debut.

BLACK NUMBERS to Release Debut Full-Length from THE REVELING

By , 12 May, 2011, No Comment

BLACK NUMBERS to Release Debut Full-Length from THE REVELING
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• Tributaries LP / CD out June 21, 2011
• Recorded by Alex Newport
• First single streaming exclusively @ Absolutepunk.net

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Brooklyn, NY’s The Reveling has officially joined Black Numbers (Grey Area, Static Radio NJ, Go Rydell, PJ Bond) and will release its debut full-length, Tributaries, with the New Jersey label on June 21, 2011.

Recorded by Alex Newport (Frank Turner, At The Drive-In, Rival Schools, Samiam) at Big Blue Meenie and Futureshock Studios, and mastered by Jeff Lipton (Arcade Fire, Dead Milkmen, Piebald, Sebadoh), Tributaries features 10 tracks of propulsive, highly infectious working-class punk rock that is as catchy and immediate as it is textured and nuanced. Much like The Reveling’s well-received 2009 EP, 3D Radio, this new full-length is anchored by a punchy rhythm section and plenty of throw-your-fists-in-the-air anthems. Still, Tributaries finds the band in top songwriting form, tighter and more cohesive than ever, with an even greater emphasis on the soaring harmonies that made The Reveling so irresistible in the first place.

Swing on by Absolutepunk.net to hear an exclusive stream of the first single from the record, Left At Forkright.

A complete track listing is below. Stay tuned for pressing / pre-order info, as well as plenty more news from The Reveling and Black Numbers!

TRACK LISTING
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01. Revival
02. Charlotte Thompson
03. Chasing My Tail
04. Left At Forkright
05. Plaster Saints
06. Ironbound
07. Black And Tan
08. Unglued
09. Last Act
10. Invitations To Alleyways

3D RADIO EP – PRESS QUOTES
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- Taking cues from Gaslight Anthem and Lagwagon, w/ hints of Face to Face, The Reveling lays a solid foundation for what’s to come. – Exclaim!
- The Reveling take influence from 80′s hardcore punk, whilst dropping just the right dose of melody to soften the blow. – Pure Grain Audio
- Powerful working-class punk rock that is well-played without forgetting to be a little bit raw. – Can You See The Sunset?
- No-frills rock & roll with the urgency and sweat of punk, a combination you can’t really go wrong with – Allmusic.com
- This is genuine, straight-up punk rock without any gimmicks or pretension; it’s refreshing, and also catchy. – Assault
- The Reveling have delivered an enjoyable debut that shows some promise for the band’s future. – ThePunkSite.com
- If you’re one for good all out rock with no gimmicks, you might want to give this a spin. – Verbicide

Treasure Fest (Charlotte, NC / May 20 – 21) – Advance Tickets Available / Free MP3 Comp

By , 10 May, 2011, No Comment

TREASURE FEST (Charlotte, NC / May 20-21) – Weekend Passes Now Available
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• Featuring over 60 Independent Bands, including Algernon Cadwallader, Daytrader, Restorations, Snowing, 1994! + more
• Advance ticket raffle with prizes from Tiny Engines, Sorry State, Self Aware & Lunchbox Records
• Download free 46-song MP3 Compilation

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In less than two weeks (May 20-21), the first annual TREASURE FEST will take place in Charlotte, NC showcasing over 60 independent bands from all over the East Coast.

A weekend pass for Friday and Saturday is now available for just $25. Grab your tickets early here and support a strictly DIY festival, free from corporate sponsorship and where all profit goes directly to the amazing bands involved.

And what about the bands? Treasure Fest will feature a ton of amazing up-and-coming and established indie / punk artists from different DIY backgrounds, including Algernon Cadwallader, Daytrader, Restorations, Snowing, 1994!, Everyone Everywhere, The Tim Version, Monument, Landmines, Worn In Red, Annabel, Yardwork, Red Collar, Campaign, Mose Giganticus and many more.

You can view the full lineup here and the complete schedule here.

While walk-up tickets are available at each venue, buying an early weekend pass ensures entrance to every show. As an added bonus, advance ticket purchases will automatically be entered in a raffle to win various prize packs boasting some incredible items (lots of test pressings and vinyl releases!) from some of the bands and labels involved, including Tiny Engines, Sorry State, Self Aware and Lunchbox Records. You can view a complete list of prizes here.

Finally, the 46 of the bands playing Treasure Fest have contributed one song a piece to a free MP3 Compilation which is now available to download for a limited time. To view a track listing and to grab the comp, go here.

Pure Noise To Release Debut LP From The Story So Far

By , 3 May, 2011, No Comment

Pure Noise Records To Release Debut Full-Length From THE STORY SO FAR
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• Track listing revealed for Under Soil And Dirt
• 12″/ CD / Digital out June 21, 2011 – Pre-Order info soon
• Shows with Vinnie Caruana (The Movielife), West Coast release tour

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Pure Noise Records is stoked to announce that on June 21st it will release Under Soil And Dirt, the debut full-length from THE STORY SO FAR (Walnut Creek, CA).

Recorded by Sam Pura at The Panda Studios (Furious Styles, Sabertooth Zombie, Heavy Heavy Low Low), Under Soil And Dirt is the follow up to the quintet’s last two highly acclaimed EPs, including the recent split 7″ with Maker on Pure Noise. The full-length will be available via CD, digital and of course on 12″ vinyl, which will be limited to a pressing of 1000 on three colorways (200 cream w/ red+blue splatter / 300 translucent teal / 500 black). Each copy will come with a full album download. The complete track list can be seen below. Stay tuned for pre-order info soon.

Under Soil And Dirt is an undeniably catchy affair, bursting with fist-pumping choruses, dynamic guitars and a propulsive rhythm section. Still, The Story So Far toes the line between hardcore and rock n’ roll, all while making a clear statement about its underground punk roots. As heavy as it is accessible, this amazing full-length will undoubtedly be seen as a definitive release for TSSF and points toward a bright future for the California outfit.

TRACK LISTING
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01. States and Minds
02. Roam
03. Quicksand
04. Swords and Pens
05. High Regard
06. Daughters
07. Mt. Diablo
08. Four Years
09. Rally Cap
10. Placeholder
11. Closure

In related news, The Story So Far will be playing a few California shows with Vinnie Caruana (The Movielife / I Am The Avalanche) next week. The band has also announced a week-long West Coast record release tour in June, and you can expect heavy touring of the U.S. in July and August in support of Under Soil And Dirt as well. If you’d like to attend a show or speak with the band, drop me a line here.

TOUR
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MAY 12 – Anaheim, CA @ Chain Reaction w/ Vinnie Caruana
MAY 13 – Hollywood, CA @ Atticus Clothing Store w/Vinnie Caruana
MAY 14 – Los Gatos, CA @ The Venue w/ Vinnie Caruana
JUN 17 – Stockton, CA @ Plea For Peace Center
JUN 18 – Walnut Creek, CA @ The Red House w/The American Scene, Second To Last, Stateside
JUN 21 – Concord, CA @ Rasputin Music (acoustic)
JUN 23 – Springfield, OR @ Ash HQ w/ Second To Last
JUN 24 – Camas, WA @ Coffee Revolution w/ Second To Last
JUN 25 – Centrailia, WA @ The Quesadilla Factory w/ Second To Last
JUN 26 – Seattle, WA @ El Corazon w/ Second To Last
JUN 27 – Allyn, WA @ Seth’s Place w/ Second To Last

Pavones Records To Release Prevenge / Dig It Up Split 7″

By , 2 May, 2011, No Comment

Pavones Records to Release Split 7″ b/w PREVENGE + DIG IT UP
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• Vinyl out May 31, 2011
• Digital on Juicebox Recording Co.
• Two new songs now streaming @ Bandcamp
• Canadian tour w/ Sister Kisser (05/14 – 22)

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Montreal, Quebec punk outfits Prevenge and Dig It Up will be joining forces and contributing two songs each for a split 7″ on Pavones Records. The vinyl will see a May 31st release date while Juicebox Recording Co. will offer the album as a free / donation-based digital download.

Limited to a pressing of 500 7-inches on white (100) and black (400) vinyl, the split features two of Canada’s best and brightest DIY punk bands tearing through four fist-pumping, high-energy, rough-and-tumble yet relentlessly catchy anthems. The Prevenge side was recorded and mixed by Adrian Popovitch (Priestess, Barnburner) while Dig It Up recorded with Marc Andre Beaudet of The Sainte Catherines. All four songs were mastered by John Naclerio (Polar Bear Club, My Chemical Romance). A complete track list is below.

To celebrate the upcoming release, Pavones Records is now streaming one song from each band at its Bandcamp page.

It’s also worth noting that both bands have 2009 EPs (released on the same day, coincidentally) on Juicebox which you can download for free … or donate of course, if you’re so inclined. Check out Prevenge’s It Happens All The Time and Magnets from Dig It Up.

TRACK LISTING
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SIDE A – Prevenge
01. Buried Alive (Stream)
02. Wicked Mess

SIDE B – Dig it Up
03. Move My Way (Stream)
04. Cops On Horses

In related news, beginning on May 14th, Prevenge will be doing a short Canadian tour through Quebec and Ontario with NYC’s Sister Kisser (Dead Broke / Gruff Beard). Dates are below. As always, if you’d like to attend a show or speak with the band, drop me a line here.

TOUR DATES w/ Sister Kisser
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MAY 14 – London, ON @ The Dude Ranch w/ !ATTENTION!, Shared Arms
MAY 15 – Windsor, ON @ The Coach and Horses w/ Orphan Choir, Shared Arms
MAY 16 – Toronto, ON @ Parts & Labour w/ Shared Arms
MAY 17 – Hamilton, ON @ The Casbah Lounge
MAY 18 – Quebec City, QC @ L’agitee w/ Dear Landlord, Mixtapes, One Win Choice, Maladroit, Dig It Up
MAY 19 – Drummondville, QC @ Bar La Brasee w/ Steve Rawles
MAY 22 – Montreal, QC @ Pouzza Fest – L’absynthe /w Whiskey Sunday, Mockingbird Wish Me Luck, more

Mixtapes – Pre-Order Hope Is For People 7″ from Animal Style

By , 27 April, 2011, No Comment

MIXTAPES – Pre-Order Hope Is For People 7″
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• Vinyl out 05/03/11 from Animal Style Records
• Also available on Digital + CD formats
• Full Stream @ Punknews.org
• May tour dates

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Hope Is For People, the newest 7″ release from Cincinnati, Ohio’s Mixtapes is now available for pre-order from Animal Style Records.

Limited to a pressing of 500 on three colorways (100 white / 200 sky blue / 200 translucent pink), the vinyl will see an official street date of May 3rd, 2011. All records will come with a digital download, which includes a bonus acoustic version of the song “Where I Live.” The track is also available on the CD version, and the EP can be downloaded via Bandcamp too.

An exclusive stream of Hope Is For People is now up at Punknews.org. To listen to the record in its entirety, go here. You can grab a free mp3 for the title track as well.

Showing no signs of slowing down any time soon, the Mixtapes kids have cranked out yet another concise blast of highly infectious, perfectly blended power pop, ’90s indie rock and gritty punk. Hope Is For People comes on the heels of the band’s last 7″ on Animal Style, A Short Collection of Short Songs, and finds the quartet focusing more on bouncy, driving anthems and less on the introspective offers … although this new EP still retains that signature Mixtapes earnestness that endeared the band to us in the first place. Any way you slice it, Mixtapes occupies a rare space in punk rock where honestly and serious musicianship collide with a sweet disposition and a real sense that having fun should be a big part of the equation.

- Mixtapes has more than earned a spot in the area of ‘pop punk bands you must hear’ and has been garnering new fans everywhere – AMP Magazine
- Mixtapes just keep getting better and better with every release … songs that really hit you in the heart and deep in your soul. – Manual Dexterity
- There’s something to be said about honest, to-the-point songs, and Mixtapes seems to have it down to a science. – Buzzlegoose.com
- Spiky indie hooks with pop-punk recklessness, Mixtapes channel old memories into a new sense of being. – Alternative Press
- Easily one of the best pop-punk bands around today. – ThePunkSite.com

Finally, Mixtapes has kept up a fairly heavy touring schedule this year, and life on the road continues in May, including a run of shows with Dear Landlord, a weekend with Red City Radio and a slot at Pouzza Fest in Montreal. As always, if you’d like to attend a show or speak with the band, drop me a line here.

TOUR DATES
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APR 28 – Cincinnati, OH @ James’ House w/ Seahaven, A Better Life
APR 30 – Nashville, TN @ Rocket Town w/ Wonder Years, Fireworks, Make Do and Mend, Living with Lions
MAY 05 – Madison, WI @ The Wisco w/ Masked Intruder, Moguls, Vipers
MAY 06 – Minneapolis, MN @ 7th St Entry w/ Dear Landlord, Banner Pilot, The Manix
MAY 07 – Chicago, IL @ The Beat Kitchen w/ Dear Landlord
MAY 08 – Cleveland, OH @ Now That’s Class w/ Dear Landlord
MAY 09 – Newport, KY @ The Southgate House w/ Dear Landlord
MAY 10 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Garfield Artworks w/ Dear Landlord
MAY 14 – Toronto @ Velvet Underground W/ Stuck Out Here
MAY 15 – St. Catherines @ The Mansion House w/ The Snips, Thousand Young
MAY 16 – Peterborough @ TBA
MAY 17 – Ottawa @ Avant-Guarde w/ The Visitors, Stuck Out Here
MAY 18 – Quebec, QC @ Bar-Coop l’Agitée w/ Dear Landlord
MAY 19 – Rimouski @ Petit Pavillion Agricole w/ Dear Landlord, Maladroit, Inside Riot
MAY 20-22 – Montreal, Canada @ Pouzza Fest
MAY 26 – Wichita, KS @ Rock Island Live w/ Red City Radio
MAY 27 – Springfield, MO @ Salad Days w/ Red City Radio
MAY 28 – Normal, IL @ Firehouse Pub w/ Red City Radio

SWTHRT – Release Debut Album For Free Download

By , 25 April, 2011, No Comment

SWTHRT – Release Compact Disc For Free Download
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* “Boys With Problems” single with B-Side still available on Bandcamp
* Sample “I Am In Misery” on RCRD LBL
* Making of Compact Disc video
* Beat Happening cover also available

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Southport, NC indie duo SWTHRT have released their debut album, Compact Disc, for free download on Bandcamp. RCRD LBL calls it a “raw, DIY take on new wave”.

Rising from the indie/punk of his full-time band, Museum Mouth, Karl Kuehn creates something a bit different with SWTHRT. What started out as a senior graduation project for keyboardist Becca High, turned into a real band after only a few days of writing/recording between the two friends. With that, the new wave/shoegaze pop of SWTHRT was officially born. Echoing influences like New Order, The Cure and late period Joy Division, SWTHRT carries on the DIY/punk aesthetic of Museum Mouth while pushing the new wave tendencies to the foreground.

The first single “Boys With Problems” includes a B-side, an acoustic version of the album track, “I Hate This”. Additionally, you can sample the second single, “I Am In Misery”, on RCRD LBL.

The band lovingly put together a making of the album video for Compact Disc that can be viewed here. Also, the band’s first recording, a cover of Beat Happening’s “Indian Summer”, can be downloaded on Bandcamp as well.

Recorded in the mountains of North Carolina, Compact Disc simmers with youthful frustration. There is a real dichotomy with Kuehn’s deep vocals resonating over the instantly affecting guitar and keyboard driven hooks of the band. The airy instrumental swells carry you far away while the duo’s restless lyrical stylings slowly bring you back down to earth. With both Kuehn and High in transitional phases of their lives, Compact Disc serves as a cathartic project for them both. It also serves as quite the magical beginning for SWTHRT.

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