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Tiny Engines Joins No Idea Records For Exclusive Distribution

By , 22 May, 2013, 4 Comments

Tiny Engines Now Exclusively Distributed By No Idea Records

• Tiny Engines releases available from No Idea mailorder here
• For distro/wholesale inquiries please contact Jennifer @ No Idea

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Tiny Engines is excited to announce that it has joined No Idea Records as part of the long-running Gainesville, FL label’s exclusive distribution arm. Founded in 2008, Tiny Engines is a Carolina-based independent label that has released records from Tigers Jaw, Restorations, Dikembe, Look Mexico, Run Forever, Signals Midwest, State Lines and more. Striving for innovation, creativity and most importantly, inspiring music, Tiny Engines has always fostered a tight-knit community of friends and artists and continues to embody strong DIY ethics and an undying punk rock spirit.

No Idea Records is a legendary punk rock label and distributor which started as a fanzine in 1985, later releasing its first 7″ in 1988. It has issued landmark albums from Hot Water Music, Against Me, Less Than Jake and many more. Additionally, No Idea is a highly regarded mail order company and exclusively distributes a wide range of labels, including the likes of Don Giovanni, Asian Man, Dirtnap, Salinas, Recess, It’s Alive, Poison City, and 1234Go! amongst others.

Tiny Engines had this to say of the union: “When it came down to looking for better distribution for our label and bands, there was only one place where we felt it would be an absolutely perfect fit for everyone, and that was No Idea. Their ideals and the way they do business and treat others is exactly in line with the standards to which we hold of ourselves at Tiny Engines. To not only join No Idea, but other exclusive labels such as Asian Man, Don Giovanni and Poison City … it has us extremely excited, to say the least. Our records will now be available worldwide at a low cost from some of the best DIY / punk distributors and independent stores out there. We are humbled that No Idea has invited us to join its tight-knit family and we can’t wait to start working together to keep Tiny Engines and its bands thriving for the foreseeable future.”

Dikembe – On Tour / Dates With Signals Midwest

By , 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

Banquets – New Album Streaming on Punknews

By , 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)

Signals Midwest / Worship This! – Pre-Order New Split 7″ on MAYFLY / Stream EP on Punknews

By , 23 April, 2013, 1 Comment

SIGNALS MIDWEST / WORSHIP THIS! - Pre-Order New Split 7″ on MAYFLY / Stream Full EP on Punknews

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

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Mayfly Records is proud to announce a split release between Cleveland’s Signals Midwest and Akron’s Worship This!. The record includes one original track from Signals Midwest and Worship This! and then each band covering one song from the other. This first pressing is limited to 500 (350 translucent red, 150 puke). Artwork by Jason Lubrano (Iron Chic) of Righteous Indignation. This is a split release with Team Beard Records.

You can stream the split EP in its entirety exclusively on Punknews.org right now.

TRACK LISTING
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01. Signals Midwest – Caricature
02. Signals Midwest – Astronaut (Worship This! cover)
03. Worship This! – Kalamazilla
04. Worship This! – Quiet Persuader (Signals Midwest cover)

Both bands have recently finished recording full lengths to be released in 2013, Signals Midwest on Tiny Engines and Worship This! on the newly reformed A-F Records.

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Black Numbers to Release Crimes (Ex-Static Radio NJ) Debut EP / Song Premiere on Absolute Punk

By , 16 April, 2013, No Comment

BLACK NUMBERS To Release Crimes Debut EP / Song Premiere on Absolute Punk

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• Self-Titled EP/Tape out 4/30/13 on Black Numbers / Pre-Orders available now
• Artwork and Track Listing released
• “Out In The West” streaming exclusively on Absolute Punk
• Band’s first two shows announced

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Black Numbers will release the debut EP from Crimes later this month. The Self-Titled EP will see an official release date of April 30, 2013 with tape Pre-Ordersstarting today. Tapes are limited to 200 (100 Black, 100 yellow) and come with a free digital download. The band features ex-members of Static Radio NJ and current members of Rescuer and Fierce Brosnan.

You can check out the exclusive premiere for “Out In The West” from the Self-Titled EP on Absolute Punk now.

From death comes life. So goes the story of Crimes, the new band from ex-members of Static Radio NJ. As Static Radio was coming to an end in 2012, Crimes had already begun to take root. At Fest 11 the long running band played their last show under the Static Radio name. But, the final three members of Static Radio had been hatching plans, recording the Crimes debut EP even before that final Static Radio tour. Wanting a fresh start under a new name the three remaining members of Static Radio sound rejuvenated with Crimes. The band’s debut EP showcases a group revitalized by their new beginning and empowered by moving forward.

The band’s first shows will be playing both Banquets record releases in late May.

Upcoming Shows
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MAY 25 – Hoboken, NJ @ Maxwell’s – Banquets Record Release Show w/ Banquets, Signals Midwest, Nightmares for a Week
MAY 26 – Allston, MA @ Obrien’s Pub – Banquets Record Release Show w/ Banquets, The Stereo State, Save Ends, Great Lakes USA (acoustic)

TRACK LISTING
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1. Something
2. Miserable Fuck
3. Out In The West
4. In My Time Alone

Banquets – Video Premiere on Alternative Press / New LP Available for Pre-Order on Black Numbers

By , 8 April, 2013, No Comment

BANQUETS - New LP Pre-Order From BLACK NUMBERS / Video Premiere on Alternative Press

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

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

To celebrate the band has also released a video for “Call It A Comeback” directed by Kevin Slack (Gaslight Anthem, Cursive, Bouncing Souls). The video is premiering exclusively on Alternative Press.

You can also hear “Fade From Gold” from the Self-Titled LP on Absolute Punk now.

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.

Upcoming Shows
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APR 14 – Richmond, VA @ Stay Sweet Fest
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)

Signals Midwest Recording New Album For Tiny Engines

By , 7 March, 2013, 1 Comment

SIGNALS MIDWEST - Recording New Album for Summer Release on Tiny Engines

• New LP coming Summer of 2013 on Tiny Engines
• Latitudes And Longitudes LP 2nd pressing pre-order available now
• March/April shows announced / Band playing Stay Sweet Fest
• New Album Details Coming Soon

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Cleveland, OH’s Signals Midwest is set to begin recording their new LP this weekend. The band will once again record at Bad Racket in Cleveland. The new album is expected to be released this Summer on Tiny Engines (Tigers Jaw, Dikembe, Restorations, Run, Forever). This will be the follow up to Signals Midwest’s highly-acclaimed sophomore album, Latitudes And Longitudes, which came out in the Fall of 2011. The 2nd pressing is now available for Pre-Order.

Frontman Max Stern had this to say about the new record:

I like making records because they’re both a reflection of where a band has been and where they’re at in that particular moment. Geographically, musically, mentally, – the setting and experience come through one way or another. I wrote these songs in a living room in Portland, in a basement in Brooklyn, at a bus station in Tel Aviv, in an attic in Cleveland, and in the back of a 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan that may have been pretty much anywhere in the continental United States. Two years to the day after making our last record, we’re going back into the same studio to create something new. Contained within those two years have been incredible highs, crushing lows, long tours, practices, arguments, inside jokes, spectacular views, friends and lovers lost and found, and everything else that life seems to accumulate regardless of whatever the “plan” seems to be. I hope some of that experience shines through on this record, if only just to see where we’re at and where we might end up.

Rarely do you come across a young band that startles you with such inherent quality. While Cleveland, Ohio’s Signals Midwest might be rooted in the ethos of punk rock the band quickly transcends the tag both musically and lyrically on their sophomore album, Latitudes And Longitudes. Paying tribute to the continual growth of legends like Small Brown Bike and Fairweather while echoing the emotional tones of modern bands such as The Menzingers, Signals Midwest provide a unique perspective that resides firmly outside the punk-by-the-numbers formula. Call it post-pop/punk if you will.

Signals Midwest will be playing a few shows in March and April including Stay Sweet Fest in Richmond, VA. The band will hit the road hard this Summer in support of the upcoming LP.

Upcoming Shows
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MAR 24 – Akron, OH @ It’s A Kling Thing House w/ Modern Baseball, Runaway Brother
MAR 30 – Erie, PA @ Basement Transmissions w/ Shady Ave.
APR 13 – Richmond, VA @ Stay Sweet Fest w/ Adventures, Captain We’re Sinking, Code Orange Kids, Joie De Vivre, Luther, Mixtapes, You Blew It! and more
APR 24 – Cleveland, OH @ Now That’s Class w/ Luther, Glocca Morra, Two Hand Fools

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Springtime – Spring Break Tour with Brief Lives

By , 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 , 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

Dikembe Exclusive Video Premiere at Alternative Press

By , 14 February, 2013, 1 Comment

DIKEMBE: Exclusive Video Premiere at ALTERNATIVE PRESS

• Exclusive video debut for “We Could Become River Rats” on Alternative Press
• Broad Shoulders LP Second Pressing Pre-Order Now Available from Tiny Engines
• Chicago Bowls 7″ Pre-Orders coming soon

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Gainseville, FL’s Dikembe has teamed up with Alternative Press to premiere the video for “We Could Become River Rats,” the fourth track from the band’s highly acclaimed full-length debut, Broad Shoulders. The video was directed by Jeremy Silveira.

Broad Shoulders was released in August of 2012 on 12″ vinyl and digital formats by Tiny Engines (State Lines, Signals Midwest, Run, Forever, The Hotel Year). The first pressing of Broad Shoulders quickly sold out but Tiny Engines has Pre-Orders for the 2nd pressing now live. You can pre-order the album HERE. The second pressing is limited to 500 copies on four colorways (105 Red / Yellow Starburst (Splatter effect), 120 Opaque Sunflower Yellow, 130 Opaque River Blue, 145 Opaque Pomegranate Red). To stream Broad Shoulders in its entirety, go to Tiny Engines’ Bandcamp or Soundcloud.

Also of note in regards to Dikembe, Tiny Engines will be issuing the first vinyl pressing of the band’s debut EP, Chicago Bowls, on 7″ vinyl this Spring. Set for a special 4/20/13 release, Chicago Bowls Pre-Orders will be up soon.

State Lines – Debut New Song on AbsolutePunk.net

By , 13 February, 2013, No Comment

STATE LINES Stream New Song on Absolute Punk

• For The Boats due out April 2013 / Pre-orders coming soon
• Stream “Shady Existence” on Absolute Punk
• Stream “Linger” on Bandcamp
• For The Boats Artwork / Tracklisting released
• Band playing Today’s Mixtape Festival and Stay Sweet Fest in April

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Long Island, NY’s State Lines have unveiled a new song from their upcoming album, For The Boats, to be released this Spring on Tiny Engines (Dikembe, Run, Forever, Signals Midwest, The Hotel Year). You can now hear an exclusive stream of the track “Shady Existence” on Absolute Punk. Tiny Engines will release For The Boats on 12″ vinyl in April with pre-orders and digital release coming soon.

You can also hear the updated version of the album track “Linger” on the Tiny Engines Bandcamp now. An early version of the song appeared on last year’s 4-Way Fest Split 7″ with State Lines, Into It. Over It., Misser, and You Blew It! on Music Gives Back. The 7″ is now sold out.

Though State Lines has matured since their last Self-Titled EP, For The Boats shows that they have not lost their emotional intensity. Instead, the energy, once generated by explosive tempos, is reserved for the record’s most touching moments; likewise the charm that made Hoffman Manor so memorable has been swapped by dynamics and momentum. In fact, one might argue that For The Boats is more restless, more intense, rawer, and certainly more real.

For The Boats follows up State Lines’ Self-Titled 7″ which was released in the Summer of 2012 on Tiny Engines. That was the follow-up to the band’s 2011 debut, Hoffman Manor, which you can download for free here.

The band will be playing Today’s Mixtape Festival and Stay Sweet Fest in April and will head to the West Coast in June followed by more Summer touring on the East Coast. Dates to be announced.

TRACK LISTING
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01. For The Boats
02. The Same Mistake
03. Water Song
04. Shady Existence
05. Linger
06. Shit For Brains
07. For The Ears
08. Kids
09. Garages
10. Indian Burn
11. Tuesday Morning
12. Where It’s Warm

The Hotel Year Joins Tiny Engines

By , 4 February, 2013, 1 Comment

THE HOTEL YEAR Joins TINY ENGINES

• Sophomore LP coming Summer 2013 on Tiny Engines
• Stream/download debut LP HERE
• February/March tour dates coming soon

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Tiny Engines (Dikembe, State Lines, Run, Forever, Signals Midwest) is honored to welcome Dudley, MA’s The Hotel Year to its expanding roster. The band will finish up recording for their sophomore full-length this month 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.

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Run, Forever: Exclusive Video Premier at Absolutepunk.net

By , 31 January, 2013, No Comment

RUN, FOREVER: Exclusive Video Premier at Absolutepunk.net

• ABSOLUTExclusive: watch video debut for “Basement” from the new LP, Settling
• 12-inch Vinyl / Digital out now from Tiny Engines

RUN, FOREVER has teamed up with the fine folks at Absolutepunk.net to premier a video for “Basement,” the fourth track from the punk trio’s incredible new full-length, Settling. Filmed in Run, Forever’s hometown of Braddock (Pittsburgh), PA by Tyler Long of Press and Release Media Co., you can watch this ABSOLUTExclusive here. A free mp3 for the song is available here as well.

Settling was recently released on 12-inch LP and digital formats by Tiny Engines (Tigers Jaw, Dikembe, Restorations, State Faults, Signals Midwest), with the former limited to a pressing of 500 on green (100), pink (125), blue (125) and white / black smoke (150) vinyl. Recorded by ex-Pissed Jeans bassist Dave Rosenstraus at the Braddock Hit Factory Studio. The album is the follow-up to Run, Forever’s well-received 2010 debut long-player, The Devil, And Death, And Me.

To stream Settling in its entirety, go to Tiny Engines’ Bandcamp.

Fresh off a U.S. tour with label mates State Lines, you can expect plenty more of the same in the coming months, as the hard-working outfit has been confirmed for Stay Sweet Fest in April and Pouzza Fest in May. 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.

Springtime Joins Tiny Engines

By , 9 January, 2013, 1 Comment

SPRINGTIME Joins TINY ENGINES / Prepare Debut 7″ For Spring Release

• Debut 7″ Coming in the Spring
• Stream/download 2012 Demo
• Spring Tour upcoming

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Tiny Engines (Dikembe, Restorations, State Faults, Signals Midwest) is stoked to welcome Richmond, VA’s SPRINGTIME to its growing roster. The label 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.

Springtime played The Fest 11 in October and just finished a few dates with labelmates, Run, Forever and State Lines. The band has one more January date scheduled. More tour dates to come.

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JAN 17 – Richmond, VA @ Strange Matter w/ Ex-Breathers, Razormaze, New Turks

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Dikembe – Winter Tour w/ You Blew It!

By , 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

BIO
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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.

Signals Midwest – U.S. Tour (07/12 – 08/12)

By , 10 July, 2012, No Comment

SIGNALS MIDWEST – Summer U.S. Tour Begins On Friday (07/13 – 08/12)

• In support of Latitudes And Longitudes: LP + Digital out now on Tiny Engines
• Watch Through The TurnStyle: band interview + live performance of “Family Crest”

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Beginning this Friday, July 13th, Signals Midwest (Cleveland, OH) will embark on a month-long trek across the U.S in support of its latest full-length, Latitudes And Longitudes. The ten-song album was issued earlier this year by Tiny Engines (Tigers Jaw, Restorations, Dikembe, Look Mexico, CSTVT).

Tour dates and other 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.

Released to much acclaim, Latitudes And Longitudes is available on digital (Bandcamp / iTunes) and 12″ LP formats, with the latter being limited to 500 copies on teal (75), maroon (150) and cream (275) vinyl. The record is the follow-up to Signals Midwest’s 2009 debut, Burn The Blueprints. In the past year, the Ohio outfit has also appeared on two split 7-inches with Shady Ave and most recently The French Exit (Solidarity Recordings).

In other news, Signals Midwest has been featured on Through The TurnStyle, a video session that includes a band interview and a live performance of the song “Family Crest.” The next few months will find the quartet appearing at FEST 11 and finalizing plans for a 2013 full-length. Be sure to follow Tiny Engines’ Tumblr, Facebook and Twitter pages for more breaking news and other exciting announcements about Signals Midwest and the rest of the label’s roster.

SUMMER U.S. TOUR
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JUL 13 – Kalamazoo, MI @ Fat Guy House
JUL 14 – Chicago, IL @ Township
JUL 15 – Madison, WI @ The Frequency
JUL 16 – Ames, IA @ The Space For Ames
JUL 17 – Lawrence, KS @ Replay Lounge
JUL 19 – Wichita, KS @ John Barleycorn’s
JUL 20 – Ft. Worth, TX @ 1919 Hemphill
JUL 21 – San Antonio, TX @ The Ten Eleven
JUL 22 – Austin, TX @ The Annex at 1808
JUL 24 – Tucson, AZ @ The Pound
JUL 25 – Mesa, AZ @ Lofi Coffee
JUL 26 – Las Vegas, NV @ Bikini Bar
JUL 27 – Pomona, CA @ VLHS w/ The French Exit
JUL 28 – San Diego, CA @ Bar Eleven w/ The French Exit
JUL 29 – Los Angeles, CA @ Blue Star w/ The French Exit
JUL 30 – Ventura, CA @ Billy O’s w/ The French Exit
JUL 31 – Fresno, CA @ C.A.F.E. Infoshop w/ The French Exit
AUG 01 – San Francisco, CA @ The Knockout w/ The French Exit
AUG 03 – Portland, OR @ Katie O’Briens
AUG 04 – Bellevue, WA @ Ground Zero Teen Center
AUG 05 – Bellingham, WA @ Make.Shift Art Space
AUG 06 – Boise, ID @ The Crux
AUG 07 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The BOING! House
AUG 08 – Denver, CO @ Blast-O-Mat
AUG 09 – Lincoln, NE @ Knickerbockers
AUG 10 – Normal, IL @ Firehouse Pizza & Pub
AUG 11 – Indianapolis, IN @ Vibes Music
AUG 12 – Cleveland, OH @ Now That’s Class

BIO
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Rarely do you come across a young band that startles you with such inherent quality. While Cleveland, Ohio’s Signals Midwest might be rooted in the ethos of punk rock the band quickly transcends the tag both musically and lyrically on their sophomore album, Latitudes And Longitudes. Paying tribute to the continual growth of legends like Small Brown Bike and Fairweather while echoing modern bands such as Balance And Composure and The Menzingers, Signals Midwest provide a unique perspective that resides firmly outside the punk-by-the-numbers formula. Call if post-pop/punk if you will.

Signals Midwest formed in late 2008 as a trio and issued its first full-length album a year later. Expanding to a quartet with the addition of a second guitar player in 2010 would be a pivotal move in the band’s collaborative development; it allowed the members to experiment with its sound and evolve into something altogether unique and refreshing. Signals Midwest quickly outgrew the standard pop/punk pace and with its latest long-player, Latitudes And Longitudes, there is a fleshed out maturity that shines through. Recorded mostly live, the album bristles with the kind of energy and purpose that emanates from a band confidently growing comfortable in its own skin.

Listen to “The Quiet Persuader” and “Limnology” (free mp3s).

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- Latitudes And Longitudes transcends conventions and pushes the genre to new boundaries. – Punknews.org
- Latitudes And Longitudes is an album that must be taken in all at once, and definitely much more than once. – Exclaim.ca
- Though it’s early in the year, there is a realistic chance that Latitudes And Longitudes ends up on my Best of 2012 list. – Dying Scene
- One of the most exciting discs in recent history – an absolute must for fans of anything atypical in the realm of hardcore / punk. – AMP MAGAINE
- Most impressive about Signals Midwest is its ability to sound deceptively straightforward while navigating through intricate song structures. – The 1st Five
- Latitudes And Longitudes is easily the most carefully crafted album of punk rock I have ever heard. Do yourself a favor and check it out. – Independent Clauses
- Latitudes And Longitudes is well worth checking out if you’re a fan of gruff punk, but there’s much more to SMW than that, and it’s bursting with great ideas. – Punktastic

Tiny Engines – Red Collar / Best Practices Pre-Orders Now Available

By , 3 May, 2012, No Comment

RED COLLAR: Welcome Home LP Pre-Order Available Now On TINY ENGINES

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* Welcome Home Out 6/12/12
* Stream tracks on Punknews.org and Alternative Press
* Band named one of Alternative Press’ 100 Bands You Need To Know in 2012
* Upcoming shows with Less Than Jake, Restorations, Signals Midwest + The Fest

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Welcome Home, the sophomore full-length from Durham, NC rock band Red Collar, is now available for pre-order from Tiny Engines (Tigers Jaw, CSTVT, Look Mexico, Restorations). The 12″ LP will see a June 12, 2012 release date. Also worth noting, all vinyl pre-orders come with an instant mp3 download for the 10-song album. The album is also available for early digital purchase here.

The Welcome Home 12″ vinyl is limited to 500 pressed on three colorways (75 White w/ black swirl 180 gram vinyl / 150 Clear w/ black smoke 180 gram vinyl / 275 Black 180 gram vinyl). All pre-orders will be entered to win a test pressing of the record. There are also vinyl combo packs and vinyl + tee packages available.

You can hear a brand new song, “Choices” on Punknews.org. Also, “American Me” can be heard on Alternative Press as well. The band was recently named as one of Alternative Press’ 100 Bands You Need To Know in 2012 along with fellow Tiny Engines labelmates, Signals Midwest (Issue #285).

Three years in the making, Red Collar’s Welcome Home fulfills the promise of the band’s acclaimed debut full-length, 2009′s Pilgrim. Welcome Home continues the tradition of heart pounding indie punk & roll from the Durham, NC quartet but expands the palette with dynamic results. Red Collar combine the jagged rhythms of DC punk along with the soulful, working class spirit and lyrical bend of bands like The Hold Steady and The Gaslight Anthem. Never shying away from their influences, the band proudly displays the earnestness of Springsteen, the boldness of The Replacements and the swagger of The Clash firmly on their sleeves. All that you know and love about Red Collar remains but Welcome Home opens up into hauntingly beautiful songwriting territory that touches on the timelessness of Americana roots. Red Collar is back and they are better than ever! Welcome home indeed.

Red Collar will be playing Treasure Fest in Charlotte, NC later this month sandwiched in between a show with Less Than Jake and their LP release show in Durham with labelmates Restorations and Signals Midwest. The band will also be playing Death To False Hope Fest in June and are confirmed, once again, for The Fest in Gainesville in October.

Upcoming Shows
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MAY 16 – Charlotte, NC @ Tremont Music Hall w/ Less Than Jake
MAY 18 – Charlotte, NC TREASURE FEST @ Snug Harbor w/ Restorations, Signals Midwest, Jr. Astronomers & more
MAY 19 – Durham, NC LP RELEASE SHOW @ Motorco Music Hall w/ Restorations, Signals Midwest, Maple Stave
JUN 29 – Durham, NC DEATH TO FALSE HOPE FEST @ Motorco Music Hall w/ The Holy Mess, Mixtapes, Elway, Banquets, The Fake Boys & more

AND…

BEST PRACTICES: The EP LP 12″ Pre-Order Available Now On TINY ENGINES

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* The EP LP Out June 19, 2012
* Stream full album here
* Upcoming shows / The Fest / Recording soon

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Tiny Engines (Tigers Jaw, CSTVT, Look Mexico, Restorations) welcomed Providence, RI’s Best Practices to its expanding roster earlier this year. The label is excited to announce the band’s debut, The EP LP, is now available for pre-order on one-sided 12″ vinyl. The 12″ will see a June 19, 2012 release date. Also worth noting, all vinyl pre-orders come with an instant mp3 download for the 9-song album. The album is also available for early digital purchase here. You can stream the entire record on Bandcamp.

The The EP LP 12″ vinyl is limited to 500 pressed on three colorways (75 Yellow / 175 Black w/ screened B-side / 250 Translucent Green). All pre-orders will be entered to win a test pressing of the record. There are also vinyl combo packs and vinyl + tee packages available.

Featuring current/former members of Light The Fuse And Run, Wow, Owls!, Weak Teeth and Jesuscentric, Best Practices is a return to the fundamentals of punk rock. On the band’s Tiny Engines debut, The EP LP, the quartet lets loose a whirlwind of (garage power pop) punk fury. Recorded with Will Killingsworth (Orchid, Ampere) at Dead Air Studios, Best Practices pummel their way through 9 songs in 12 glorious minutes. The band comes close to careening off the edge at points but never seem to overtake themselves. Chock full of razor sharp hooks Best Practices lays down a furious gauntlet that is as catchy as it is exhausting. All your left with as The EP LP fires towards the finish line is the feeling that you just want to do it all over again.

Best Practices have some confirmed hometown shows upcoming and will be swinging South down to VA and back up through Philly in August (details to come). The band has also been confirmed for The Fest in Gainesville in October. Also, the band will be heading back into Dead Air Studios in late June/early July to record new material. Stay tuned!

Upcoming Shows
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MAY 23 – Providence, RI @ AS220 w/ Peace Be Still, Greys
JUN 06 – Providence, RI @ Squid Amps w/ Homelife, Eyes Wide
JUL 02 – Providence, RI @ Dusk w/ You Blew It, The World Is A Beautiful Place…

Be sure to follow Tiny Engines’ Tumblr, Facebook and Twitter pages for more exclusive news!

Treasure Fest (Charlotte, NC / May 18-19) – Advance Tickets Available

By , 30 April, 2012, No Comment

Second Annual TREASURE FEST (Charlotte, NC / May 18-19, 2012): Tickets Now On Sale

• Featuring over 60 Independent Bands, including Algernon Cadwallader, Restorations, Worn In Red, Flashlights, Double Negative, The Emotron, Hopalong, Red Collar + more
• Advance Ticket Raffle featuring prizes from No Idea, Tiny Engines, Sorry State Records, Fat Sandwich Records, Self Aware Records and Lunchbox Records.
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In less than three weeks (May 18-19), the Second 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 artists involved.

Not only that, but you’ll be entered in an Advance Ticket Raffle, which includes numerous prizes – test pressings, vinyl records, CDs, tee shirts and even a free pass to FEST 11 in Gainesville, FL – from the likes of No Idea, Tiny Engines, Sorry State Records, Fat Sandwich Records, Self Aware Records and Lunchbox Records.

Featuring amazing up-and-coming and established independent artists from unique DIY backgrounds playing punk, hardcore, metal, Americana and just about everything in between, 2011′s festival was a rousing triumph for the city of Charlotte, its underground music community and of course all the participating venues and bands. The second annual Treasure Fest will continue to embrace that enduring punk rock ethic and do-it-together attitude while staying true to its ultimate goal – fun times and a true appreciation of the wealth of talent on display.

This year’s festival will host Algernon Cadwallader, Restorations, Flashlights, Worn In Red, Double Negative, Signals Midwest, Black Wine, Andy The Doorbum, Hopalong, 1994, Campaign, The Emotron, Museum Mouth, Red Collar and many more. You can view the most up-to-date list of bands here.

We’re looking forward to seeing you in three weeks! If you have any additional questions, drop me a line here or send an email to the festival organizers here, Don’t forget to follow Treasure Fest on Facebook and Twitter as well.

Restorations – Premiere New Song / Artwork & Tracklisting Revealed For Upcoming 7″ on Tiny Engines

By , 24 April, 2012, No Comment

RESTORATIONS – Premiere New Song From Upcoming 7″ on TINY ENGINES
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* “A” exclusively debuting on Alternative Press
* Recorded with Jon Low (Twin Sister, mewithoutYou, Sharon Van Etten)
* A/B 7″ Artwork / Tracklisting Revealed
* Upcoming shows with labelmates Red Collar, Signals Midwest and Monument

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Tiny Engines (Tigers Jaw, CSTVT, Look Mexico) is excited to unveil the newest release from Philadelphia, PA’s Restorations, a 7″ titled A/B. The band entered Miner Street Studios in Philadelphia in March to record two new songs with Jon Low (Twin Sister, mewithoutYou, Dr. Dog, Sharon Van Etten) and Tiny Engines will be releasing the 7″ this Summer. The release follows up Restorations critically-acclaimed Self-Titled debut LP, released on Tiny Engines in 2011.

You can stream the first track off A/B, simply titled “A”, on Alternative Press right now.

Restorations is currently writing for their upcoming sophomore full-length, tentatively scheduled for early 2013. The band will be stepping out for a weekend celebration of shows with label mates Red Collar, Signals Midwest and Monument in May.

WEEKEND TOUR
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MAY 18 – Charlotte, NC TREASURE FEST @ Snug Harbor w/ Red Collar, Signals Midwest, Jr. Astronomers & more
MAY 19 – Durham, NC RED COLLAR LP RELEASE SHOW @ Motorco Music Hall w/ Red Collar, Signals Midwest, Maple Stave
MAY 20 – Washington, DC @ The Dugout w/ Signals Midwest, Monument, Ryan Ford

Tiny Engines Announce New Restorations 7″

By , 12 March, 2012, No Comment

RESTORATIONS – Announce Upcoming 7″ on TINY ENGINES
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* Recording with Jon Low (Twin Sister, mewithoutYou, Sharon Van Etten)
* 7″ Artwork / Tracklisting Coming Soon
* Upcoming Shows with Self Defense Family, Red Collar and Signals Midwest

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Tiny Engines (Tigers Jaw, CSTVT, Look Mexico) is excited to announce the release of a brand new 7″ from Philadelphia, PA’s Restorations. The band has booked studio time for later this month to record two brand new tracks for the 7″ which will see a Summer release from the label. The 7″ will follow up Restorations critically-acclaimed Self-Titled debut LP, released on Tiny Engines in 2011.

Restorations will enter Miner Street in Philadelphia later this month to record two new songs with Jon Low (Twin Sister, mewithoutYou, Dr. Dog, Sharon Van Etten). The band just finished their first Canadian tour with Rosetta and are currently writing for their sophomore full-length, tentatively scheduled for early 2013. Restorations will head out for a weekend with Self Defense Family in April and a weekend with label mates Red Collar and Signals Midwest in May. They will also be playing acoustic for the Move on MS benefit @ American Trash in Manhattan on March 29th.

BIO
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On Restorations’ Self-Titled debut full-length, the Philly quintet creates songs that are layered, tension-building monsters which lean heavily on a rhythm section that could probably knock a hole in the side of a Sherman tank. Still, that never takes away from the band’s ability to craft warm, stirring melodies, enduring hooks and dynamic song structures. Cascading guitars, pulsing waves of reverb and spacey flourishes are held together by Jon Loudon’s raspy-yet-tuneful growl. His delivery transmits confidence, wisdom and a bit of wear and tear – perhaps from years fronting underground DIY heroes Jena Berlin – but he also sings with a soulful, youthful exuberance that feels like he genuinely loves the process of creating music. If you’ve been searching for a thoughtful, nuanced take on punk and indie rock – and all the sub-genres they entail – Restorations might just be your new favorite band.

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- Running roughshod across genre boundaries and scene expectations, Restorations is the kind of simmering, nostalgia-steeped record with the power to creep up and haunt you. – A.V. Club
- If you pine for music with true staying power instead of the hype-machine bullsh*t then you could stand to set this on repeat to wash away that excess. – Beat The Indie Drum
- This S/T trumps anything the band has done, showcasing its unique ability to fuse Americana, folk, shoegaze and roots rock all with a punk rock spirit. – AMP
- A shoo-in for my year-end top 10 … a tremendous album with big, indulgent song structures and sheets of beautiful sound. – When You Motor Away
- Songs with the same awe-inspiring guitar work as Mogwai and the lyrical and vocal grit and resonance of a Jay Farrar record. – Exclaim
- Restorations’ compositions are vast & its song structures are unconventional. More than worth the effort it requires. – Alternative Press
- An incredible album, and it just keeps growing on me … the sort of band that sings people’s lives. – Independent Clauses
- Thank you, Restorations, for renewing my faith in the rock band with two absolutely fantastic songs. – Tympanogram
- Captivating from beginning to end, this is one album that should be in your music collection. – Oh So Fresh!
- A rich sound built up on the basis of folk punk and beardcore … a truly fantastic record. – Punknews.org
- It will be hard to unseat these guys as my new band of the year. – Stuffed Drunk and Merry
- There’s never once a moment where the forward button is a temptation. – Verbicide

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