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Places To Hide – Tour Announcement + Exclusive Song Premier

By will, 21 May, 2013, No Comment

PLACES TO HIDE: Tour Announcement + New Song Premier

• June 8 – 29: U.S. Tour in support of debut full-length, ALMOST NOTHING
• Out June 4, 2013 on LP (Irrelevant Recordings) + CD (Out Of This Records)
• Exclusive Stream: Listen to “Ecotone” at Muzik Dizcovery

Places To Hide (Atlanta, GA) has announced a three-week U.S. tour ( June 8 – 29) in support of its debut full-length, Almost Nothing. Details and other information can be viewed below. As always, if you’d like to attend a show or speak with the band, drop me a line here.

Almost Nothing will see an official June 4th release on 12-inch vinyl and digital formats from Places To Hide’s own Irrelevant Recordings. The LP will be limited to a pressing of 250 on black vinyl and will be available from the band on tour, as well as in its webstore. Out Of This Records - a new label from Run Forever‘s Cassie Staub – will also press a CD version of the full-length.

To celebrate today’s announcement, Place To Hide has teamed up with our friends at Muzik Dizcovery to premier a new track, album closer “Ecotone.” Go here to listen to the exclusive stream. The outfit has also made three additional songs available for free download at Bandcamp.

Much like the city in which it resides, Atlanta’s Places To Hide boasts an undeniably soulful swagger. It’s gritty, loud and fun – and maybe just a bit reckless – but there’s also a sweetness and vulnerability to the outfit’s debut full-length, Almost Nothing, that tempers the danger with a slice of Southern charm and wide-eyed naivete … not to mention a heaping load of melody. Although Places To Hide has only been a full band for a year, it has quickly become one of the local DIY punk scene’s most exciting and talked-about up-and-comers. The new LP will only add to that fire, with irresistible songs that often feel like they’re careening out of control, but always steer themselves back to a catchy chorus, a rollicking guitar riff or a foot-stomping beat. Highly recommended for fans of Joyce Manor, Superchunk, Desaparecidos, and Swearin’.

Stay tuned for more news, tour updates and a full-length stream in the next few weeks Be sure to follow Places To Hide on Facebook and Tumblr for daily updates as well.

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U.S. TOUR

JUN 08 – Atlanta, GA @ The Drunken Unicorn
JUN 09 – Birmingham, AL @ The Forge w/ Dikembe
JUN 10 – Nashville, TN @ The Owl Farm w/ Dikembe
JUN 11 – Bloomington, IN @ TBA
JUN 12 – Columbus, OH @ 1427
JUN 13 – Philadelphia, PA @ Golden Tea House
JUN 14 – Long Island, NY @ House Show
JUN 15 – Danbury, CT @ Heirloom Arts Theatre
JUN 16 – Boston, MA @ O’Brien’s (early show)
JUN 18 – New Brunswick, NJ @ The Cooler Ranch
JUN 19 – DC @ The Far Out House
JUN 20 – Greensboro, NC @ The Karate Dungeon
JUN 21 – Charleston, SC @ The Tin Roof
JUN 22 – Aiken, SC @ The HIC Warehouse
JUN 23 – Tampa, FL @ Epic Problem
JUN 25 – Gainesville, FL @ 1982
JUN 26 – Savannah, GA @ House Show
JUN 29 – Brooklyn, NY @ Muchmores

Cerce / Stresscase – Pre-Order New Split 7″ on MAYFLY / Stream EP on Absolute Punk

By will, 15 May, 2013, 2 Comments

CERCE / STRESSCASE - Pre-Order New Split 7″ on MAYFLY / Stream Full EP on Absolute Punk

• Split 7″ Pre-Order now live from Mayfly Records
• Full EP Stream on Absolute Punk

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Mayfly Records is proud to announce a split release between Boston’s Cerce and Los Angeles’ Stresscase. The first pressing is limited to 500 (350 translucent blue / 150 clear). Pre-Orders are available now.

This split is a perfect example of how diverse punk/hardcore can be. Both Cerce and Stresscase feature female vocalists, yet each take very different approaches. Cerce is as much a riot girl band as they are a hardcore band. With a mix of strong instrumentals and vocals ranging from soft to screaming, they have quickly seperated themselves from the pack. Stresscase on the other hand take their influences from power violence and thrash bands as much and hardcore. Full throttle from the first to the last note!

You can stream the split EP in its entirety exclusively on Absolute Punk right now. Tracklisting below.

TRACK LISTING
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SIDE A
01. Cerce – Damaged Goods
02. Cerce – Intrusions
03. Cerce – Blossom
SIDE B
04. Stresscase – Lonely Leach
05. Stresscase – In Her Eyes
06. Stresscase – Instrumental
07. Stresscase – Shallow Gasps

Cerce is embarking on a short tour with most dates including The World Is A Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid To Die and Dads. Dates are below.

Cerce Tour
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MAY 18 - Cambridge, MA @ Cambridge Elks w/ TWIABP and Dads
MAY 19 - Montreal, QC @ Pouzza Fest w/ TWIABP and Dads
MAY 20 - Ottawa, ON @ 40 Muriel Street w/ TWIABP and Dads
MAY 21 - Toronto, ON @ WATCH OUT! w/ TWIABP and Dads
MAY 22 - Ajax, ON @ 3230 Greenburn Place w/ TWIABP and Dads
MAY 23 - Rochester, NY @ Dubland Underground w/ TWIABP and Dads
MAY 24 - Cleveland, OH @ It’s a Spring Fling w/ TWIABP and Dads
MAY 25 - Howell, MI @ Bled Fest w/ TWIABP and Dads
MAY 26 - Chicago, IL @ Swerp Mansion
MAY 27 - Bethlehem, PA @ Secret Art Space w/ TWIABP and Dads
MAY 31 - New Bedford, MA @ ask for address
JUN 01 - Burlington, VT @ Jim’s Basement

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Dikembe – On Tour / Dates With Signals Midwest

By will, 14 May, 2013, 4 Comments

DIKEMBE: U.S. Tour (June 8 – July 11) / Dates with Signals Midwest

• Full Chicago Bowls remaster streaming on Absolute Punk / Pre-Orders Available Now
• Broad Shoulders 12″ 2nd pressing available now
• Just released 7″ split with Pet Symmetry (Into It Over It, Dowsing) / Available here
• Band recording LP2 / 360° panoramic video of new song here

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Gainesville, FL’s Dikembe will be hitting the road in support of their 2012 LP, Broad Shoulders, and the impending release of their debut EP, Chicago Bowls, on vinyl for the very first time. Dates are listed below.

The 1st pressing of Chicago Bowls (TE120) 7″ vinyl is now available for Pre-Order and limited to 750 pressed on four colorways (125 Red w/ Black & White Starburst / 175 Opaque Green / 200 White / 250 Opaque Red). Also, 2nd pressings for the band’s 2012 Broad Shoulders 12″ on Tiny Engines are now in and shipping.

You can stream Chicago Bowls in all it’s remastered glory on Absolute Punk now.

Also, Dikembe recently recorded a new song, “Keys To The Jeep”, that is featured on a split 7″ with Pet Symmetry (Into It Over It, Dowsing). The 7″ can be ordered here.

Dikembe is currently tracking for LP2 as well, tentatively scheduled for a Fall release on Tiny Engines. You can view a 360° panoramic video of the band playing one of the new songs here. The video was directed by Jeremy Silveira.

Labelmates, Signals Midwest, who just finished recording a new LP slated for Summer release on Tiny Engines, will be joining the band for ten of the dates. The 2nd pressing for Signals Midwest’s 2011 LP, Latitudes And Longitudes, are now in and shipping as well.

Summer Tour
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JUN 08 - Tallahassee, FL @ St. Anger House
JUN 09 - Birmingham, AL @ The Forge w/ Places to Hide
JUN 10 - Nashville, TN @ The Owl Farm w/ Places to Hide
JUN 11 - Bloomington, IN @ A House w/ Signals Midwest
JUN 12 - St. Louis, MO @ The Radskeller w/ Signals Midwest
JUN 13 - Moline, IL @ Bier Stube Black Hawk Room w/ Signals Midwest
JUN 14 - Minneapolis, MN @ The Shack w/ Signals Midwest
JUN 15 - Chicago, IL @ Township w/ Warren Franklin w/ Signals Midwest
JUN 17 - Grand Rapids, MI @ Mulligan’s Pub w/ Signals Midwest, Low Cloud
JUN 18 - MI @ TBA w/ Signals Midwest, Low Cloud
JUN 19 - Ft. Wayne, IN @ Calhoun St. Soups and Spirits w/ Signals Midwest
JUN 20 - Cleveland, OH @ Mahall’s 20 Lanes w/ Signals Midwest
JUN 21 - Pittsburgh, PA @ 222 Ormsby w/ Signals Midwest
JUN 22 - Buffalo, NY @ Some Dude’s Basement (427 Hoyt St. Buffalo, NY)
JUN 23 - Rochester, NY @ The Shark Tank
JUN 24 - Long Island, NY @ The Wood Shop w/ State Lines
JUN 25 - Brooklyn, New York @ Public Assembly NYC w/ Kudrow
JUN 27 - CT @ TBA
JUN 28 - Providence, RI @ AS220
JUN 29 – Lowell, MA @ The Ant Cellar
JUN 30 - New Brunswick, NJ @ The Court Tavern
JUL 01 - Philadelphia, PA @ Golden Teahouse
JUL 02 - Baltimore, MD @ Charm City Art Space
JUL 03 - Northern VA @ TBA
JUL 05 - Richmond, VA @ Church of Abraham
JUL 06 - Virginia Beach, VA @ That’s How I Beat Shaq
JUL 07 - Wilmington, NC @ The Soapbox
JUL 08 - Asheville, NC @ The Odditorium w /Old Flings
JUL 09 - Atlanta, GA @ TBA
JUL 10 - Savannah, GA @ Vinyl Vibe w/ Big Awesome
JUL 11 - Gainesville FL @ Looseys

Run Forever – On Tour with Pity Sex (May 14 – 21)

By will, 13 May, 2013, No Comment

RUN FOREVER: On Tour w/ Pity Sex (May 14 – 21)

• In support of SETTLING - Out now from Tiny Engines
• Band playing Pouzza Fest this Friday (May 17)
• Watch new tour video for “Sun Bruised”

Beginning tomorrow, RUN FOREVER will embark on yet another tour in support of its newest full-length, SETTLING, which was released by Tiny Engines (Tigers Jaw, Dikembe, Restorations, State Lines, Signals Midwest) earlier this year.

The week-long trek will unite the Pittsburgh, PA trio with Michigan’s Pity Sex (Run For Cover Records) as both bands play their way northward through Ohio, New York and into Canada for Pouzza Fest. The tour will finish up with a string of dates in the Northeast before concluding with a show in Run Forever’s hometown. Details can be found below. As always, if you’d like to attend a show or speak with the band, drop me a line here.

On a related note, watch this new video for the song “Sun Bruised.” Filmed by Tyler Long of Press and Release Media Co., it features footage from Run Forever’s recent U.S. tour with label mates State Lines.

Recorded by ex-Pissed Jeans bassist Dave Rosenstraus at the Braddock Hit Factory Studio, Settling is the outfit’s sophomore long-player and follow-up to The Devil, And Death, And Me. The album is now available on 12-inch LP and digital formats from Tiny Engines. Run Forever also pressed a CD version on bassist Cassie Staub’s fledgling label, Out Of This Records.

To stream Settling in its entirety, go here. You can also download a free mp3 for the song “Basement.”

Stay tuned for future Run Forever updates, including an exciting new release. Also, be sure to follow Tiny Engines’ Tumblr, Facebook and Twitter pages for all the latest news on the label and its bands.

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MAY TOUR w/ PITY SEX

MAY 14 – Cleveland, OH @ Now That’s Class
MAY 15 – Rochester, NY @ Dubland
MAY 16 – Toronto, ON @ Sneaky Dee’s
MAY 17 – Montreal, QC @ Pouzza Fest
MAY 18 – Cambridge, MA @ Elks Lodge
MAY 19 – New Haven, CT @ Taco Hut
MAY 20 – Copiague, NY @ Zebra Club
MAY 21 – Pittsburgh, PA @ 222 Ormsby

Direct Effect Joins Tiny Engines

By will, 1 May, 2013, 1 Comment

Direct Effect Joins Tiny Engines

• Debut LP, Sunburn, out Summer 2013 on Tiny Engines
• Tour with Ex-Breathers (5/9 – 6/1) announced / Band confirmed for FEST 12
• “Thoughts Of Honey” Tour Video / “Permanent Vacation” streaming on the band’s FEST page
• 2011′s Forget The Rest 7″ available for Free Download and/or Purchase
• RIYL: Paint It Black, Pissed Jeans, Fucked Up, The Jesus Lizard, Metz

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Tiny Engines (Dikembe, Restorations, Tigers Jaw) is stoked to welcome Orlando, FL’s Direct Effect to the roster. The band recently finished recording their debut full-length, Sunburn, which is tentatively scheduled for a Summer release on the Carolina-based label. The LP will follow up the band’s 2011 debut 7″, Forget The Rest, on Get Outta Town Records. You can order that record in the Tiny Engines store here.

Direct Effect was recently confirmed for FEST 12 in Gainesville, FL. “Permanent Vacation”, the first track from the band’s upcoming album, is now streaming on the band’s Fest page here. Also, check out the Sunburn Demos, all three songs will appear on the Direct Effect’s new album as well. The band also released a tour video for the album closer, “Thoughts Of Honey”, which can be viewed here. And, last but not least, Direct Effect recently recorded some studio live sessions for Off The Avenue, you can check those three videos out here.

As much as one might enjoy and appreciate the brute force and energy of crossover noise rock and hardcore, it is also a genre defined and owned by part time old dudes who might not relate to their audience anymore. Luckily for us Direct Effect are youthful and reckless enough to make you go nuts, and invite the audience to do the same. The band is loud to say the least, existing somewhere between 80′s hardcore and 90′s Nirvana worship. On their debut full-length, the band has measured out close to a half hour of unadulterated, thought out hardcore punk that will make fans of Paint It Black, Pissed Jeans and Fucked Up stand up and head bang. What was only hinted at on the band’s debut 7″ is now fully formed on Sunburn.

The band will be hitting the road starting next week with Ex-Breathers. Check the tour dates below. Facebook events page here. Tour poster here.

Upcoming Tour
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MAY 09 – Birmingham, AL @ The Forge
MAY 10 – Nashville, TN @ Hymen House
MAY 11 – Bloomington, IN @ Gay Dudes Annex
MAY 12 – Champaign, IL @ Error Records
MAY 13 – Milwaukee, WI @ Skram Dunk Arena
MAY 16 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Kopecs
MAY 17 – Lancaster, PA @ Laundry Room
MAY 18 – Philadelphia, PA @ Crystal Palace
MAY 19 – Trenton, NJ @ Millhill Basement
MAY 22 – Boston, MA @ O’brien’s Pub
MAY 24 – Brooklyn, NY @ McKibbin Lofts
MAY 25 – Burtonsville, MD @ Chapalas
MAY 26 – Springfield, VA @ Tosche Station
MAY 27 – Richmond, VA @ Church Of Abe
MAY 28 – Asheville, NC @ Apothecary
MAY 29 – Athens, GA @ Caledonia Lounge
MAY 30 – Atlanta, GA @ Marlow’s Mansion
MAY 31 – Tallahassee, FL @ Providence Haus
JUN 01 – Orlando, FL @ Cloud 9

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Banquets – New Album Streaming on Punknews

By will, 29 April, 2013, 1 Comment

BANQUETS - New Album Now Streaming on Punknews / Available for Pre-Order From BLACK NUMBERS

• Self-Titled LP out 5/7/13 on Black Numbers / Pre-Orders available now
• “Call It A Comeback” Video Premiere on Alternative Press
• Upcoming Fest appearances & record release shows announced

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You can now stream the sophomore Self-Titled LP from Jersey City’s Banquets on Punknews. The album will see an official release date of May 7, 2013 and is available now for Pre-Order viaBlack Numbers. This is the follow-up to the band’s debut LP, Top Button, Bottom Shelf, which came out on Black Numbers in 2011.

The band also recently premiered the video for the album’s first single. “Call It A Comeback” was directed by Kevin Slack (Gaslight Anthem, Cursive, Bouncing Souls) and can be viewed onAlternative Press.

Following up their brilliant debut LP, 2011′s Top Button, Bottom Shelf, Banquets return with a Self-Titled sophomore effort that continues the band’s no filler approach. Much like its predecessor,Self-Titled clocks in at 10 songs under 30 minutes but there is a bit more breathing room here as the band expands and hones their sound. Along with guitarist/vocalist, Dave Frenson and bassist Christ Larsen, the addition of Brian Maguire on drums has been key to the band’s growth. Lead singer, Travis Omilian, is the secret weapon though, hiding behind the band’s ultra tight melodic pop/punk. There is a worn romanticism and a nostalgic charm to Omilian’s lyrics. Combined with the band’s dynamic sense of urgency and uplifting spirit, Omilian’s lyrics give Banquets a depth that is rare to find in the genre these days. Self-Titled truly encompasses the band’s growth into a songwriting tour de force.

The band is confirmed for two Fest appearances in May ahead of their release shows, Death To False Hope Fest in Durham, NC and Pouzza Fest in Montreal. Dates are below.

Upcoming Shows
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MAY 11 – Durham, NC @ Death to False Hope Fest
MAY 18 – Montreal @ Pouzza Fest
MAY 25 – Hoboken, NJ @ Maxwell’s – Record Release Show w/ Signals Midwest, Nightmares for a Week, Crimes
MAY 26 – Allston, MA @ Obrien’s Pub – Record Release Show w/ The Stereo State, Save Ends, Crimes, Great Lakes USA (acoustic)

La Armada – On Tour Now

By will, 12 April, 2013, No Comment

LA ARMADA: U.S. Tour (April 10 – May 5)

• In support of SELF-TITLED LP from Fat Sandwich / Encapsulated Records
• Video: watch three-song live session @ PureGrainAudio.com

Chicago’s LA ARMADA has embarked on yet another month-long tour of the U.S.

These battle-tested road warriors and champions of “Latino Hardcore Fury” are supporting their latest Self-Titled full-length, which was issued in 2012 on 12-inch vinyl and digital formats by Memphis-based punk imprint, Fat Sandwich Records (twothirtyeight, Pezz, The Fourth Estate). The label recently released a second pressing of said LP in cooperation with Encapsulated Records (Bent Left, Direct Hit, Hold Tight). You can grab a copy of the album from the band at shows, or use the power of the internet to procure one here and here.

Listen to “Lucha de Clases” (free mp3) or stream the record in its entirety at La Armada’s Bandcamp page.

In related news, our friends at PureGrainAudio.com recently premiered a live session of La Armada playing three songs, including two brand new cuts. Performed at Rock City Studios in Camarillo, CA and recorded, mixed and edited by Robert Lowndes, you can view the session here.

As always, if you’d like to attend a show or speak with the band, drop me a line here. Stay tuned for more news about future tours and recordings from La Armada, and be sure to follow the band on Facebook for daily updates.

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U.S. TOUR

APR 10 – St. Louis, MO @ Lemp Neighborhood Arts Center
APR 11 – Nashville, TN @ The Owl Farm
APR 12 – Birminghan, AL @ The Forge
APR 13 – New Orleans, LA @ The Big Top (Community Records Block Party)
APR 14 – Houston, TX @ Eastside Social Center
APR 15 – San Antonio, TX @ Baltimore House
APR 16 – Austin, TX @ The White Swan
APR 17 – Oklahoma City, OK @ The HiLo Club
APR 18 – Durango, CO @ Schoolhouse Cafe
APR 19 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Vex
APR 20 – Lancaster, CA @ Moose Lodge (Slacker Fest)
APR 21 – Highland Park, CA @ Tierra de Culebra
APR 22 – Downtown LA, CA @ Five Star Bar
APR 23 – Canoga Park, CA @ Scotland Yard Pub
APR 24 – Los Angeles, CA @ Boom Tomb Room
APR 25 – Santa Ana, CA @ Unit B Skate Park
APR 26 – Ventura, CA @ Billy O’s
APR 27 – Bay Area, CA @ TBA
APR 28 – Concord, CA @ Greenhouse
APR 29 – Sacramento, CA @ TBA
APR 30 – Reno, NV @ The Hideout Lounge
MAY 01 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Shred Shed
MAY 02 – Grand Junction, CO @ Coyote House
MAY 03 – Denver, CO @ 7th Circle Music Collective
MAY 04 – Omaha, NE @ The Hideout
MAY 05 – Des Moine, IA @ Vaudeville Mews

Run Forever – On Tour

By will, 5 April, 2013, 1 Comment

RUN FOREVER: On Tour in April + May w/ Dads, Pity Sex

• In support of new LP, SETTLING - Out now from Tiny Engines
• Band playing Stay Sweet Fest + Pouzza Fest
• Watch new tour video for “Sun Bruised”

Pittsburgh, PA’s RUN FOREVER recently announced a pair of week-long tours for April and May in support of its newest full-length, SETTLING, which was released by Tiny Engines (Tigers Jaw, Dikembe, Restorations, State Faults, Signals Midwest) earlier this year.

The first tour begins this Sunday (April 7) and will find the trio playing shows alongside Dads (Flannel Gurl Records) as both bands make their way to Stay Sweet Fest in Richmond, VA next weekend.

Next month’s trek (May 14 – 21) will unite Run Forever with Michigan’s Pity Sex (Run For Cover Records) and includes an appearance at Montreal’s Pouzza Fest. Specifics for both tours are below. As always, if you’d like to attend a show or speak with the band, drop me a line here.

On a related note, watch this brand new video for the song “Sun Bruised.” Filmed by Tyler Long of Press and Release Media Co., it features footage from Run Forever’s recent U.S. tour with label mates State Lines.

To stream Settling in its entirety, go here.

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APRIL TOUR w/ DADS

APR 07 – Shippensburg, PA @ Thought Lot
APR 08 – Pittsburgh, PA @ 222 Ormsby
APR 09 – Columbus, OH @ Kobo
APR 10 – Indianapolis, IN @ Hoosier Dome
APR 11 – Nashville, TN @ Owl Farm
APR 12 – Boone, NC @ Wood Circle House
APR 13 – 14 – Richmond, VA @ Stay Sweet Fest

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MAY TOUR w/ PITY SEX

MAY 14 – Cleveland, OH @ Now That’s Class
MAY 15 – Rochester, NY @ Dubland
MAY 16 – Toronto, ON @ Sneaky Dee’s
MAY 17 – Montreal, QC @ Pouzza Fest
MAY 18 – Cambridge, MA @ Elks Lodge
MAY 19 – New Haven, CT @ Taco Hug
MAY 20 – Copiague, NY @ Zebra Club
MAY 21 – Pittsburgh, PA @ 222 Ormsby

Oddczar – New LP Available For Download / Tour Dates

By will, 4 March, 2013, 1 Comment

ODDCZAR - New LP Available for Name Your Price Download

• One Word 12″ available now from Bitter Melody / Self Aware
• Stream/download One Word on Bandcamp
• Tour dates announced / Tour Flyer
• RIYL: Touché Amore, Pianos Become the Teeth, Taken, Saetia

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Charlotte, NC hardcore act, Oddczar have put their recently released debut 12″, One Word, up for name-your-price download on Bandcamp for one week only. Oddczar’s brand of hardcore is recommended for fans of Touché Amore, Pianos Become the Teeth, Taken and Saetia. The album is a split release between Bitter Melody Records and Self Aware Records and the LP is limited to 300 copies on random colored vinyl.

There is something to be said about the originality and depth that can spring forth from innocence. Certainly youth can be seen as a blessing or curse when it comes to music. But, for Charlotte, NC hardcore act, Oddczar, there is something remarkably refreshing about their debut full-length, One Word While it is somewhat undefinable, where other bands seem content to follow in the footsteps of their influences, Oddczar feels noticeably different in that regard. You get the feeling Oddczar are trying to sound like no one but themselves and that simplicity (perhaps even naivety) is invigorating for a change.

The youthful passion that drips from One Word is spell-binding. Perhaps it is the heart-firmly-on-sleeve lyrical exorcism that checks your jaded cynicisms at the door and reassures you that drinking from the fountain of youth can in fact be rejuvenating. Or maybe it is the passionate music, echoing the schizophrenic nature of our times. There is a strange melodic underbelly to Oddczar’s madness that breathes you in amidst all the chaos. Simply put, there is no way not to feel these songs. One Word echoes how a personal relationship can mirror the uncertainty and anger of life itself. But there is a cathartic nature to the band as well. Oddczar prove that from the pain and uncertainty of youth can come a deeper clarity. One Word serves as a fitting reminder that age is only a number defined by oneself.

The band will also be playing some shows in the Southeast in support of One Word. Dates are listed below. Check the tour flyer HERE.

Tour Dates
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MAR 07 – Birmingham, AL @ The Forge
MAR 08 – Knoxville, TN @ Longbranch Saloon w Discourse & Will to Die
MAR 09 – Gainesville, GA @ House Show w/ Apart & Barrow
MAR 10 – Rock Hill, SC @Firewater 110 w Convul & BLH

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The After Winter Tour with Louder Than Bombs and Undesirable People

By will, 28 February, 2013, 4 Comments

LOUDER THAN BOMBS / UNDESIRABLE PEOPLE - Announce The After Winter Tour

• The After Winter Tour Announced (MAR 06-10)
• Louder Than Bombs in support of upcoming debut LP, What Resonates
• Undesirable People in support of 2012′s EP, Eugenics

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South Division Records labelmates, Louder Than Bombs (Detroit, MI) andUndesirable People (Detroit, MI), are set to embark on The After Winter Tourstarting March 6th in Saginaw, MI.

Louder Than Bombs combines the gruffness of Hot Water Music with the smooth post-hardcore melodies of Rival Schools. The band injects their own rock and punk influences into the mix for a truly infectious listen on their debut full-length, What Resonates. The upcoming album is set to be released in April on South Division Records with pre-orders coming soon. You can stream “Banish” on Absolute Punk and “No News Is Good News” on Soundcloud.

At a time when listeners thrive for a genuine sound in an ever-watered down genre, Metro-Detroit rock band Undesirable People have found a way to provide just that with their 2012 release, Eugenics. For fans of Brand New, Saves The Day, Transit, and Thrice, Eugenics features 6 tracks trecorded by Chris Trestain and mastered by Jay Maas of Defeater, Eugenics shows off the band’s remarkable maturation process into a well-oiled machine. You can stream the Eugenics EP in full on Punknews.

The After Winter Tour
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MAR 06 – Saginaw, MI @ The Pub
MAR 07 – Ferndale, MI @ Loving Touch
MAR 08 – Muskegon, MI @ The Donut Hole
MAR 09 – Chicago, IL @ The Wire Lounge
MAR 10 – Cleveland, OH @ Now That’s Class

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Brief Lives – Exclusive Song Premier at Absolutepunk.net

By will, 27 February, 2013, No Comment

BRIEF LIVES Debuts Title Track From Upcoming WHISTLEBLOWER EP

• ABSOLUTExclusive: stream “Whistleblower” at AbsolutePunk.net
• Self-Released 7-inch out March 19th / Now available for Preorder
• East Coast Tour w/ Springtime begins on Friday (Mar 01 – 09)

BRIEF LIVES (Richmond, VA) has teamed up with our friends at AbsolutePunk.net to premier the title track from its upcoming EP, WHISTLEBLOWER. Go here to stream this ABSOLUTExclusive.

Whistleblower will be self-released by the band on March 19, 2013 on 7-inch and digital formats, with the former limited to a pressing of 500 on white (100) and black (400) vinyl.

To coincide with today’s exclusive song premier, Brief Lives has launched preorders for the EP. Go here for additional information. It’s also worth noting that the band will have advance copies of the 7-inch for its upcoming East Coast tour withSpringtime.

On that note, on Friday Brief Lives will embark on a nine-day tour of the East Coast with fellow Richmonders and recent Tiny Engines‘ signees, Springtime. Details are below. As always, if you’d like to attend a show or speak with either band, drop me a line here. Stay tuned for more news in the coming month, and be sure to follow Brief Lives on Facebook and Twitter for daily updates.

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TOUR

MAR 01 – Fayetteville, NC @ The Rock Shop
MAR 02 – Savannah, GA @ Taco Abajo w/ Springtime
MAR 03 – Gainesville, FL @ Mars w/ Dikembe, Springtime
MAR 04 – Pembroke Pines, FL @ The Talent Farm w/ Old Flings, Springtime
MAR 05 – Tampa / St Pete, FL @ TBA w/ Springtime
MAR 06 – Orlando, FL @ Uncle Lou’s w/ Springtime
MAR 07 – Tallahassee, FL @ The Hidden Hand w/ Old Flings, Springtime
MAR 08 – Atlanta, GA @ Wonder Root w/ Old Flings, Burners , Springtime
MAR 09 – Asheville, NC @ TBA w/ Springtime

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BIO

Recorded by Brief Lives guitarist Chris Compton (Memorial, Hold Tight!, Family Cat), Whistleblower‘s two tracks are an angular-yet-melodic blast of DC-inspired punk rock, weaving themselves deftly amidst sinewy rhythms and jagged riffs. The Richmond quartet never loses sight of a solid hook though, and its foundation is built upon infinitely captivating song structures and a propulsive backbone that’s always moving things forward at a snappy pace. Whistleblower is unquestionably a must listen for fans of Jawbox, Quicksand and Bluetip.

Check out Brief Lives’ discography at Bandcamp where its 2009 Self-Titled debut EP and 2011′s Never Last are currently available for free download.

Springtime – Spring Break Tour with Brief Lives

By will, 26 February, 2013, No Comment

SPRINGTIME On Tour with Brief Lives / Debut 7″ Coming Soon

• Spring Break tour dates with Brief Lives
• Debut 7″ coming soon on Tiny Engines
• Stream/download 2012 Demo

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Richmond, VA’s Springtime joined the Tiny Engines (Dikembe, State Lines, Signals Midwest, Run, Forever) roster in January and will hit the road with their friends in Brief Lives for a short Spring Break tour to celebrate. The band will also play several dates with their friends in Old Flings as well as a Gainesville date with labelmates, Dikembe. Tiny Engines will release the band’s official debut on 7″ vinyl in the Spring. You can download the band’s 2012 Demo for free HERE.

Playing D.C.-styled hardcore in the vein of Dag Nasty and early End Of A Year, Richmond, VA’s Springtime brims with energy and an unmistakeable old school flare. Forming in late 2011 and featuring members of Family Cat, Tiger Tail and Cheyenne, Springtime’s self-released demo was released only a few months later in March 2012. The songs showcase a maturity that is striking for such a young, wet-behind-the-ears band. The tension and tenacity of Springtime is palpable as the first chords explode. The passion of early DC emocore from Rites of Spring to Dag Nasty shines through in sharp bouts of energy that emanate from the band’s songs. With short bursts of melodic fury and dueling, angular guitars over gruff but enticing vocals the band never fails to keep your undivided attention at all times. Mixed with the melodic punk/hardcore of scene giants like Leatherface, Texas Is The Reason and Lifetime, Springtime pay fitting tribute to their influences while confidently blazing their own path.

All dates with Brief Lives. Download tour flyer HERE.

Spring Break Tour
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MAR 02 – Savannah, GA @ Taco Abajo
MAR 03 – Gainesville, FL @ Mars w/ Dikembe
MAR 04 – Pembroke Pines, FL @ The Talent Farm w/ Old Flings
MAR 05 – Tampa/St Pete, FL @ TBA
MAR 06 – Orlando, FL @ Uncle Lou’s
MAR 07 – Tallahassee, FL @ The Hidden Hand w/ Old Flings
MAR 08 – Atlanta, GA @ Wonder Root w/ Old Flings, Burners
MAR 09 – Asheville, NC @ TBA

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The Hotel Year – Tour Dates Announced

By will, 22 February, 2013, 1 Comment

THE HOTEL YEAR - On Tour

• Winter Tour Dates announced (2/26 – 3/23)
• Sophomore LP coming Summer 2013 on Tiny Engines
• Stream/download debut LP HERE

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Fresh off the announcement of The Hotel Year signing to Tiny Engines (Dikembe, State Lines, Run, Forever, Signals Midwest), the band is set to embark on a Winter Tour starting February 26th in Easthampton, MA. The band will finish up recording for their sophomore full-length before leaving for tour and Tiny Engines will release the new LP on 12″ vinyl in the Summer. The album will be the long-awaited follow up the band’s 2011 debut, It Never Goes Out, which is available for a name your price download HERE.

Residing somewhere loosely between pop/punk, indie rock and emo, The Hotel Year exude a certain charm and romanticism that exceeds their relatively young age. The band’s quirky style immediately brings to mind the geek rock heart and soul of Piebald and Harvey Danger while recalling the playfulness of The Promise Ring. Reminiscent in spirit with the confrontational poetry of The Weakerthans, The Hotel Year showcase a genuine maturity that pushes the band beyond genre stereotypes and firmly into their own stratosphere.

If you live in an area that The Hotel Year are missing (TX, FL mainly) and want to help the band out, email them HERE.

Winter Tour
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FEB 26 – Easthampton, MA @ Flywheel Art Space w/Young Enthusiasts
FEB 28 – Oneonta, NY @ SUNY – Hunt Union Waterfront Room w/Far From Proper
MAR 01 – Ashtabula, OH @ West End 2153 w/CityCop and Ages
MAR 02 – Kent, OH @ Euro Gyro w/Runaway Brother
MAR 03 – Columbus, OH @ Kobo Live
MAR 04 – Bloomington, IN @ House Show
MAR 05 – St. Louis, MO @ Fubar
MAR 06 – Lawton, OK @ Acoustic Rock Coffee House w/Andrew the Poet, Piss
MAR 7/8 – Denton/Dallas/Austin/Houston, TX @ TBA
MAR 09 – New Orleans, LA @ TBA
MAR 10/11/12 – Pensacola/Tallahassee/Tampa, FL @ TBA
MAR 13 – Gainesville, FL @ 1982 Bar w/ Dikembe
MAR 14 – St. Augustine, FL @ Shangi Nobby’s
MAR 15 – Orlando, FL @ TBA w/You Blew It!
MAR 16 – Douglasville, GA @ The Seven Venue
MAR 17 – Birmingham, AL @ God’s Butt
MAR 18 – Decatur, AL @ Excalibur Vintage & Vinyl w/Laura Stevenson + Cash Langdon
MAR 19 – Asheville, NC/Knoxville, TN @ TBA
MAR 20 – Christiansburg, VA @ Lucie Monroe’s Specialty Coffee
MAR 21 – Washington DC @Casa Fiesta
MAR 22 – Philadelphia, PA @ TBA
MAR 23 – Glen Cove, NY @ Glen Cove Moose Club w/Young English, Tomahawk Chop, No Good News

Brief Lives – New EP Out March 19 / East Coast Tour

By will, 8 February, 2013, No Comment

BRIEF LIVES Announce WHISTLEBLOWER: New EP Out Next Month

• Self-Released 7-inch / Digital out March 19, 2013
• Two-Week East Coast Tour w/ Springtime
• Download previous releases for free @ Bandcamp

BRIEF LIVES (Richmond, VA) is excited to announce that its newest EP, Whistleblower, will be out on March 19, 2013. The two-song 7-inch will be self-released by the band and pre-orders will launch at the end of February.

It’s also worth noting that Brief Lives will have advance copies of the vinyl for its upcoming East Coast tour with Springtime. Details below …

Recorded by guitarist Chris Compton (Memorial, Hold Tight!, Family Cat), Whistleblower will be available on 7-inch and digital formats, with the former limited to a pressing of 500 on white (100) and black (400) vinyl. The EP’s two tracks are an angular-yet-melodic blast of DC-inspired punk rock, weaving themselves deftly amidst sinewy rhythms and jagged riffs. Brief Lives never looses sight of a solid hook though, and its foundation is built upon infinitely captivating song structures and a propulsive backbone that’s always moving things forward at a snappy pace. Whistleblower is unquestionably a must listen for fans of Jawbox, Quicksand and Bluetip.

You can check out Brief Lives’ discography at Bandcamp, and its Self-Titled debut EP and 2011′s Never Last are currently available for free download.

As previously mentioned, beginning on February 22nd the Virginia quartet will embark on a two-week tour of the East Coast. Joining them for the majority of shows will be fellow Richmonders and recent Tiny Engines‘ signees,Springtime.

As always, if you’d like to attend a show or speak with the band, drop me a line here. Stay tuned for more Brief Lives news in the coming month, and be sure to follow the band on Facebook and Twitter for daily updates.

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TOUR

FEB 16 – Frederick, MD @ All Saints Episcopal
FEB 22 – Baltimore, MD @ Charm City Art Space w/ Springtime
FEB 23 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Crystal Palace
FEB 24 – New Jersey @ TBA
MAR 01 – Wilmington, NC @ TBA
MAR 02 – Savannah, GA @ Taco Abajo w/ Springtime
MAR 03 – Gainesville, FL @ TBA w/ Springtime
MAR 04 – Pembroke Pines, FL @ The Talent Farm w/ Springtime
MAR 05 – Tampa, FL @ TBA w/ Springtime
MAR 06 – Orlando, FL @ Uncle Lou’s
MAR 07 – Tallahassee, FL @ The Hidden Hand w/ Springtime
MAR 08 – Atlanta, GA @ Wonder Root w/ Springtime
MAR 09 – Greenville, SC @ TBA w/ Springtime

Apart – On Tour

By will, 10 January, 2013, 2 Comments

APART – On Tour

• In support of 2012′s Gray Light on Mayfly Records
• Video for “Blindfolds” on Alternative Press
• New digital release, Love Is Not Enough, Available Now
• Entire Apart Discography Available for $4 here
• Winter Tour Announced (JAN 11-17)

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South Carolina’s Apart is heading out for a short Winter tour in support of the band’s debut LP, Gray Light, released in June 2012 on Mayfly Records (Pianos Become The Teeth, Code Orange Kids). Tour starts tomorrow (1/11) in Charlotte, NC at The Milestone. The tour includes four dates with New Bedford, MA’s Raindance.

You can check out a video for “Blindfolds” from Gray Light on Alternative Press. Gray Light vinyl is available here.

Apart recently digitally released a brand new 2-song single, Love Is Not Enough, in September. You can get that here. Also, the band is offering just about their entire discography digitally for only $4 here.

Apart is a hardcore band in the vein of bands like Modern Life is War and Life Long Tragedy. The band’s debut LP, Gray Light, is eight songs of emotional hardcore at it’s finest. Apart also draw influence from the 90′s screamo movement and bands such as Orchid. What separates Apart from the rest of the pack is a strong influence from the more lyrically driven bands of the early 2000′s like American Nightmare, Panic, and Carry On.

Winter Tour
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JAN 11 – Charlotte, NC @ The Milestone w/ Cerce, Pray for Teeth, Narratives
JAN 12 – Nashville, TN @ The Owl Farm w/ Raindance
JAN 13 – Maryville, TN @The Shed w/ Raindance
JAN 14 – Jackson, MS @ Rampage Extreme Park w/ Raindance, Seraphim
JAN 15 – Austin, TX @ Annex 1808 w/ Raindance
JAN 16 – Birmingham, AL @ Transylvania w/ Holiness Church of the Valley
JAN 17 – Athens, GA @ Flicker

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Cerce / Pray For Teeth Winter Tour

By will, 3 January, 2013, No Comment

CERCE / PRAY FOR TEETH – On Tour

• Both bands to release debut LPs on Mayfly Records in 2013
• Winter Tour Announced (JAN 04-19)

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Mayfly Records (Pianos Become The Teeth, Code Orange Kids) labelmates, Cerce (Boston, MA) and Pray For Teeth (Pittsburgh, PA), are set to embark on a US East Coast Tour starting tomorrow (1/4) in Cambridge, MA. You can scope all the dates/info here.

Boston based Punk/HC band Cerce joined the Mayfly family in August. Almost impossible to describe, the band plays a mixture of punk and hardcore with female vocals that are equally ferocious and sassy, reminiscent of the 90′s riot girl movement. Cerce will be releasing a 7″ and LP on Mayfly in 2013. You can check out their latest release, here.

Pittsburgh three-piece Pray for Teeth are the latest addition to the expanding Mayfly family. Featuring veterans of numerous Pittsburgh area bands, Pray For Teeth plays a unique mix of metal, ambient, punk and hardcore. Mayfly will be releasing the band’s debut LP in late summer/early fall 2013. Until then, you can stream the band’s upcoming 7″, here.

East Coast US Tour
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JAN 04 – Cambridge, MA @ The Democracy Center w/ Terminal Crisis, Crucial Macabre, Paths
JAN 05 – New Britain, CT @ The Horse’s Mouth
JAN 06 – New Brunswick, NJ @ Paradise Lost w/ Sex Cross, Secret Plot
JAN 07 – Philadelphia, PA @ Moonbase Nix w/ Congenital Death, Callow, Aviator
JAN 08 – Alexandria, VA @ Little Man’s Garage w/ Caust
JAN 09 – Baltimore, MD @ The Bell Foundry w/ Eddie Brock, Call Me A Dreamer
JAN 10 – Richmond, VA @ Church of Abraham w/ This Is Your Life, Swan of Tuenola
JAN 11 – Charlotte, NC @ Milestone Club w/ Apart, Narratives, Distrust
JAN 12 – Gainesville, FL @ Mars Pub w/ Radiation, Centuries
JAN 13 – Atlanta, GA @ The Garden
JAN 14 – Nashville, TN @ The Owl Farm w/ Choking On Ash, In Fidelity, Pissbath
JAN 15 – Columbus, OH @ CAT Science Necromansion w/ Things Fall Apart, Scott Nelson
JAN 16 – Huntington, WV @ The Elimination Chamber w/ Aviator
JAN 17 – Pittsburgh, PA @ The Mr. Roboto Project w/ Aviator, Radium Girls
JAN 18 – Cleveland, OH @ Club Atlantis w/ Ages, Citycop, Setbacks
JAN 19 – Bethlehem, PA @ Secret Art Space # w/ Fake Cult, Forger, Off Camber, Meanbeast*

*Cerce only

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Run, Forever / State Lines Winter Tour

By will, 1 January, 2013, No Comment

RUN, FOREVER / STATE LINES: Winter Tour Begins on Thursday (Jan 03 – 19)

• Three-Week Tour of U.S. in Support of new & upcoming Tiny Engines releases
• Settling 12-inch out now from Run, Forever / State Lines’ Self-Titled 7-inch also available
• Alternative Press Exclusive: Stream “Linger” from State Lines’ upcoming LP, For The Boats

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Beginning this Thursday (Jan 3rd), Tiny Engines‘ label mates RUN, FOREVER (Pittsburgh, PA) and STATE LINES (Long Island, NY) are teaming up for a three-week Winter Tour that will find both outfits playing shows throughout the East Coast, Southeast and Midwest.

Run, Forever is touring in support of its new full-length, Settling, which (after a very long wait) is finally available from Tiny Engines. Likewise, State Lines’ 2012 Self-Titled EP is available on 7-inch vinyl from the label as well. Both records can be purchased directly from the bands or Tiny Engines’ webstore, and digital versions are available via iTunes and Bandcamp.

On a similar note, State Lines’ upcoming sophomore full-length, For The Boats, has been recorded and is currently in the mastering stages. The 12-song effort will see an early Spring 2013 release from Tiny Engines. You can stream “Linger,” the album’s first single, exclusively at Alternative Press. For future news, exclusive debuts and other happenings, follow Tiny Engines’ Tumblr, Facebook and Twitter.

As always, if you’d like to attend a show or speak with Run, Forever or State Lines, contact me here.

RUN, FOREVER / STATE LINES WINTER TOUR
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JAN 03 – Alexandria, VA @ The LAB w/ Monument, Hold Tight, Close Talker
JAN 04 – Richmond, VA @ Alex Wilhelm’s House w/ Dikembe, Waxahatchee, Springtime, more
JAN 06 – Atlanta, GA @ Wonderroot / House Show
JAN 07 – Birmingham, AL @ God’s Butt
JAN 08 – Memphis, TN @ Mad Dog’s Doggie Den
JAN 09 – New Orleans, LA @ Big Top
JAN 10 – Houston, TX @ Mango’s
JAN 11 – Denton, TX @ Macaroni Island
JAN 12 – Oklahoma City, OK @ Bad Grannys Bazaar
JAN 13 – Kansas City, MO @ Art Closet Studios w/ Emo Side Project
JAN 14 – St. Louis, MO @ Blank Space
JAN 15 – Peoria, IL @ Petra Family Ministry Center
JAN 16 – Chicago, IL @ Township w/ Dowsing
JAN 17 – Grand Rapids, MI @ Turtle Den
JAN 18 – Cleveland, OH @ Bad Racket w/ Annabel, Cherry Cola Champions
JAN 19 – Pittsburgh, PA The Vatican’t w/ Brightside

(band photos by Jake Cunningham)

Dikembe – Winter Tour w/ You Blew It!

By will, 25 December, 2012, 3 Comments

DIKEMBE – Winter Tour (Dec 27 – Jan 06) Begins On Thursday

• In Support of BROAD SHOULDERS – Debut LP from Tiny Engines
• Touring with You Blew It! (Topshelf Records)
• Free mp3: “We Could Become River Rats”

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Beginning on Thursday (Dec 27), Gainesville, FL’s DIKEMBE will embark on a two-week Winter Tour in support of its debut LP, Broad Shoulders. Joining the quartet on the road will be fellow Floridians and BFFs You Blew It!.

Broad Shoulders was released earlier this year via Tiny Engines (Tigers Jaw, Restorations, Run Forever, Signals Midwest, State Faults, State Lines) to much acclaim, and while the first pressing of vinyl has sold out, the record is currently available from Bandcamp, iTunes and other digital services. A second pressing of the 12-inch is now in production and pre-orders will launch in January.

Listen to “We Could Become River Rats” (free mp3). You can also stream the record in its entirety on Bandcamp.

As always, if you’d like to attend a show or speak with the band, drop me a line here. Stay tuned for more Dikembe news in the coming months, and be sure to follow the band on Facebook and Twitter for daily updates.

WINTER TOUR w/ You Blew It!
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DEC 27 – Jacksonville, FL @ Burro Bar w/ Kato
DEC 28 – Savannah, GA @ 912 Fest w/ Big Awesome, more
DEC 29 – Virginia Beach, VA @ House Show w/ Brickmower
DEC 30 – Alexandria, VA @ Little Man’s Garage w/ Modern Baseball
DEC 31 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Fire w/ The World Is…, Empire! Empire!
JAN 01 – Montclair, NJ @ Meatlocker w/ LVL UP, Osier Bed
JAN 02 – Boston, MA @ All Asia Bar w/ Old Greg
JAN 03 – New York, NY @ The Place w/ The Marine Electric
JAN 04 – Richmond, VA @ House Show w/ Run, Forever, State Lines, Waxahatchee, Springtime, more
JAN 05 – Atlanta, GA @ Wonderoot w/ Big Awesome
JAN 06 – Gainesville, FL @ 1982 w/ Caution Children, Innards, The Reptilian, Frameworks

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It was surprising to virtually no one – save for Dikembe itself – that Chicago Bowls, in all its anthemic, adrenalized indie-cum-emo / punk greatness, took the underground by storm last year. The ironic, pun-laden ode to weed and arguably (and less ironically) the greatest championship squad in NBA history was a breath of fresh air … playful, charismatic and downright infectious without emitting an ounce of pretension. Four revelatory cuts of undeniable, high energy DIY rock ‘n’ roll, Chicago Bowls cajoled the listener to laugh along with song titles such as “Scottie Spliffen” and “Michael Jordank.” There was no doubt that Dikembe’s playful nature was an integral part of its singular sound, and perhaps one of the biggest reasons why we couldn’t wait to hear what the outfit conjured up next.

Accordingly, it would have been easy for Dikembe to rush its debut full-length, but the band wisely spent the appropriate amount of time recording and mixing the ten amazing songs that would eventually make up highly anticipated Broad Shoulders. And from the first long-awaited note, it’s clear that there’s something truly unique manifesting itself Dikembe’s signature sound – powerhouse rhythms, the acrobatic back-and-forth between the guitars and front man Steven Gray’s confident-yet-completely raw and exposed delivery – is all still present, and it’s imparted with even more vigor and conviction than ever before. However, album highlights such as “I Watch A Lot Of Jackie Chan Movies” and “Not Today, Angel” are thoughtful, nuanced and occasionally even haunting. They help to paint a picture of an evolving band and a record that is not only imaginative and memorable, but one that is fully realized and worthy of all the hype.

Modern Baseball – On Tour / Debut LP Out Now

By will, 20 December, 2012, 1 Comment

Modern Baseball – On Tour / In Support of Sports

• Sports LP Available Now On Lame-O Records
• Stream/Download the album / Order the vinyl here
• Winter Dates Announced
• RIYL: The Sidekicks, The Front Bottoms, Say Anything, Motion City Soundtrack

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Philadelphia’s Modern Baseball just released their debut LP, Sports, on Lame-O Records. You can stream/download the album or order the vinyl here.

Modern Baseball exhibits a lot of promise and boasts their grasp on the fundamentals of good songwriting while testing the waters by writing a record within this weird, hybrid pop/indie/DIY/quirky genre pioneered by bands like The Front Bottoms and Tigers Jaw. Recommended for fans of Motion City Soundtrack’s lyrics and drunkenly grasping the shoulders of your best friend. – Property Of Zack

Modern Baseball is the brainchild of Jacob Ewald and Brendan Lukens, of Frederick and Brunswick, Maryland, respectively. The band began to take real shape in the fall of 2011 when releasing their first material, an EP entitled The Nameless Ranger. Shortly after the band relocated to Philadelphia for school, Ewald to Drexel University while Lukens continued his schooling at Chestnut Hill College for Communications. A split with Marietta entitled Couples Therapy followed in the Spring of 2012 and the band continued to garner high praise within the Philly underground. After touring with Marietta in support of Couples Therapy the band geared up to write and record their first full length record. After sleepless nights and taking full advantage of Drexel University’s free studio, the two, with great help from engineer, friend, and bass player, Ian Farmer finished the recording process. The record, Sports, was just released on the newly formed label, Lame-O Records, run by band manager/friend, Eric Osman.

Modern Baseball is heading out for some Winter dates in late December / early January in support of Sports. The band will be playing alongside a slew of great bands like Dikembe, Waxahatchee, Pity Sex, Pentimento, The Candy Hearts and You Blew It!. You can check out the tour poster here.

Winter Shows
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DEC 26 – Philadelphia, PA @ Michael Jordan (House) w/ About A Million, Steady Hands, One Fell Swoop, Ethan Willard of Marietta
DEC 27 – Columbus, OH @ Rhumba Cafe w/ W.C. Lindsay, Sincerely, Iris
DEC 28 – Columbus, OH @ TBA (The Return of The Jedi) Acoustic Show
DEC 29 – Pittsburgh, PA @ The Vatican’t (House) w/ Legs Like Tree Trunks, Things To Come, Ribbons, Breezewood
DEC 30 – Alexandria, VA @ Little Man’s Garage w/ You Blew It!, Dikembe, Girl Scouts, Japan In The 80′s
DEC 31 – Glenville, NY @ Team Pagano HQ w/ Pentimento, Candy Hearts, Bright And Early, I Was A Hero, Doses, The Traditional, No Good News, Firestarter
JAN 01 – Manchester, NH @ TBA
JAN 02 – Groton, CT @ Groton House Show w/ Marietta, Stand Tall, Fish House, All But Calm, I Was Left On A Mountain, Steady Hands
JAN 03 – Frederick, MD @ Cafe 611 w/ A Place In Time, Random Holiday, Just Friends, Steady Hands
JAN 07 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Barbary w/ Waxahatchee, Pity Sex, Cayetano, Secret Plot To Destroy The Entire Universe

Tyler Daniel Bean – On Tour / Debut LP Out Now

By will, 19 December, 2012, 3 Comments

TYLER DANIEL BEAN – On Tour / In Support of Longing

• Longing LP Available Now On Kat Kat Records
• Stream/Name-Your-Price Download here
• Winter Tour Announced (JAN 02-19)

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Burlington, VT’s Tyler Daniel Bean released his debut LP, Longing, earlier this year on Kat Kat Records. You can name-your-price and download the album here and/or order the vinyl from Kat Kat here.

With unbridled ambition, Tyler Daniel Bean has taken the reigns of his eponymous musical hobbyhorse to race in the heats of heartache in the Oberst-emo arena. Having stitched closure with his recently disbanded screamo band, ghosting., Tyler has gotten a great start straight out of the gate having just released his debut full-length album. Longing is a gritty record that has raised the bar on what it means to be mellifluous balladeer in the acoustic/screamo realm. Despite this being his solo debut album, make no mistake; Tyler Daniel Bean is no novice and certainly no stranger in alt musical circles. To boot, being a dweller of Burlington, Vermont, he is well acquainted with cold and barren landscapes. It is these types of settings that are lyrically portrayed in his seasoned songwriting with sentiments being even more exquisitely rich than the sap of a maple tree with early-stage Jesse Lacey flowing from it.

Bean is heading out on a short Winter Tour in January in support of Longing. The tour is with a full band featuring members of Weak Teeth and Without. The dates include shows with The Hotel Year, Placeholder and Tanner Jones of You Blew It!. You can check out the tour poster here.

Winter Tour
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JAN 02 – Burlington, VT @ 242 Main
JAN 03 – Boston, MA @ They Live We Sleep w/ The Hotel Year
JAN 04 – Philadelphia, PA @ Mt. Thrashmore
JAN 05 – Virginia Beach, VA @ That’s How I Beat Shaq
JAN 07 – Savannah, GA @ TBA
JAN 08 – Tallahassee, FL @ TBA w/ Tanner Jones
JAN 09 – Ft. Myers, FL @ Hoople House w/ Tanner Jones
JAN 10 – Gainesville, FL @ 1982 w/ Tanner Jones
JAN 11 – Orlando, FL @ Uncle Lou’s w/ Tanner Jones
JAN 12 – Asheville, NC @ TBA
JAN 13 – Wilmington, NC @ The Soapbox Laundro Lounge
JAN 15 – Frostburg, MD @ The Warren
JAN 16 – Lancaster, PA @ Laundry Room w/ Placeholder
JAN 17 – Willimantic, CT @ The Handsome Woman
JAN 18 – Lowell, MA @ Wilder Zangcraft w/ The Hotel Year
JAN 19 – Providence, RI @ AS220 w/ The Hotel Year