Category Archives: Press Release
Owl City’s ‘Ocean Eyes’ Certified Gold
Owl City’s album Ocean Eyes has been certified gold as 2009 draws to a close, making this year a HUGE success for Minnesota’s Adam Young. What started as a project in the basement of his parent’s house has turned into an international phenomenon, sending Adam to the top of the charts and playing to energetic crowds in renowned venues across the US, China, and Japan!
Not only has Ocean Eyes gone gold, but the album’s first single “Fireflies” reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 twice and it is still sitting in the Top 5!
Owl City will hit the road on a Winter headlining tour of the US that is already sold out! Then, the band will head overseas for a headlining tour of the UK and Europe and then over to Australia and New Zealand where they’ll be joining up with Cobra Starship.
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EMMURE PRESENTS THE MOSH LIVES II TOUR
EMMURE is doing it again! Following in the footsteps of the previously, very successful, The Mosh Lives Tour, Emmure will be heading out once again on “THE MOSH LIVES II TOUR”. The tour will be hitting US Major Markets and Canada featuring EMMURE, Terror, After The Burial, Miss May I, and Thick As Blood. The tour will be running from January 22 – February 21st. Dates will be announced shortly.
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MORE ABOUT THE ALMOST
Can’t get enough of the Almost? Need more then just the interview that Natalie did – here? Check out this awesome article with Aaron that our good friend Andrew has featured on his website – here.
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BLACK GOLD LOOKING FOR FANS TO CAST FOR NEW VIDEO
BLACK GOLD is looking for fans to be a part of their new video for “Shine.” All types are welcome but you must be 18 or over. Filming will be at night on November 13th in the Los Angeles area. If you are available and want to be included in Black Gold’s newest music video, please send a contact phone number and a recent snapshot to: blackgoldcasting@gmail.com, and more details will be sent to you. Thanks!
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THE REVELING – SIRIUS XM RADIO TAKEOVER
Brooklyn, New York’s The Reveling finds itself gearing up for a virtual takeover of the Sirius XM Radio air waves this week. The band will tackle guest DJs duties, partake in interviews and even crank out a few live and recorded songs on shows such as E Street Radio, Liquid Metal, Faction’s DIY Sunday and “Kick Out The Jams” with Dave Marsh.
Featuring drummer Jay Weinberg – son of Max Weinberg, long time drummer for Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band, as well as bandleader for The Tonight Show With Conan O’Brien – the punk rock quartet’s latest four-song offering, 3D Radio, will see an official street date of December 1st. However, The Reveling will be playing an early release show this Friday (11/06) at the Knitting Factory in NYC with A Wilhelm Scream, Living With Lions and The Riot Before. As an added bonus, anyone who arrives at the show before the band’s 8pm set will receive a free copy of the record.
Additionally, you can pick up 3D Radio from Interpunk and CD Baby or digitally via iTunes and other online retail services.
At its core, 3D Radio is a driving, brash take on mid-90’s melodic hardcore and punk, melded with the urgency of today’s post-hardcore sound. But the songs also touch on elements of roots, soul and good old blue-collar rock ‘n’ roll. There’s an unmistakable swing and bounce to it, embracing Americana-tinged spirit of forefathers like Social Distortion while incorporating rock ‘n’ roll elements from punk contemporaries like The Gaslight Anthem or The Loved Ones.
Listen to the song “Breadline” streaming on the band’s revamped website and myspace page.
Sirius XM Radio Schedule
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* Mon, 11/02 @ 4pm ET – Jay Weinberg guest hosts on E Street Radio (rebroadcast: 11/03 @ 12am & 8am ET)
* Wed, 11/04 @ 12pm ET – Jay Weinberg takes over Liquid Metal (rebroadcast: 11/05 @ 6pm ET)
* Sun, 11/08 @ 8pm ET – The Reveling takes over Faction’s DIY Sunday: featuring live set from the band
* Sun, 11/29 @ 10am ET – The Reveling on The Loft, “Kick Out The Jams” with Dave Marsh: featuring band interview, live and recorded songs
Finally, check out Jay and Max Weinberg on the cover of this month’s Modern Drummer.
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WENDY’S/MYSPACE RECORDS HAVE LAUNCHED ‘FRESH FACES’ CAMPAIGN
Wendy’s and MySpace Records have teamed up to launch a new Internet series called “Fresh Faces.” Building on Wendy’s motto of ‘You Know When It’s Real,’ the ongoing Web program will include 9 episodes from three different emerging artists showing what a ‘day in the life’ of a budding new artist is like.
Each “Fresh Faces” artist will have its own 3 episodes than can be seen exclusively at www.myspace.com/wendys, in addition to a 3-song EP available for free download on the site. A new episode will debut every Wednesday throughout the series. The first episode featuring Charleston, SC alternative pop rock artist Friends For Hire (www.myspace.com/friendsforhire) is up now at www.myspace.com/wendys.
Stay tuned for new episodes on future “Fresh Faces” artists, including a new hip-hop artist from Los Angeles and a Brooklyn based beat-pop band, all handpicked from MySpace Records’ Friends and Family, a group of developing artists MySpace Records helps market and promote.
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ESTATE OF SUBLIME LEAD SINGER BRADLEY NOWELL ISSUES STATEMENT REGARDING THE USE OF NAME SUBLIME
The Estate of Bradley Nowell, Sublime’s late singer, guitarist and primary songwriter, issued a statement today regarding the use of the band’s name by Sublime bassist Eric Wilson and Sublime drummer Floyd “Bud” Gaugh.
Sublime members Floyd “Bud” Gaugh and Eric Wilson, along with new vocalist Rome Ramirez, who performed with Gaugh and Wilson earlier this year, are scheduled to perform under the name “Sublime” on Saturday, October 24th at Cypress Hill’s 2009 Smokeout Festival. Sublime, with its original members, has not played together since their final performance with Nowell on May 24, 1996. The advertising and promotion of the new group as “Sublime” has been done without the consent of the Estate of the late Bradley Nowell (consisting of widow Troy Nowell, father Jim “Papa” Nowell, and son Jakob Nowell). The Estate intends to take appropriate legal action to protect Brad’s intentions, as well as the legacy and integrity of his body of work.
Nowell’s family released the following statement on the band’s official Web site today:
“It was recently announced that Sublime bassist Eric Wilson and Sublime drummer Floyd ‘Bud’ Gaugh are ‘reuniting’ and teaming with singer and guitarist Rome Ramirez in a band they intend to call ‘Sublime.’ Prior to his untimely passing, both Bud and Eric acknowledged that Brad Nowell was the sole owner of the name Sublime. It was Brad’s expressed intention that no one use the name Sublime in any group that did not include him, and Brad even registered the trademark ‘Sublime’ under his own name.
As Brad’s heirs, and with the support of his entire family, we only want to respect his wishes and therefore have not consented to Bud and Eric calling their new project ‘Sublime.’ We have always supported Bud and Eric’s musical endeavors and their desire to continue to play Sublime’s music. We wholeheartedly supported Bud, Eric and the many talented members of the Sublime posse that formed the Long Beach Dub All-Stars, soon after Brad’s death, to honor him through their original recordings, live performances and Sublime music until they disbanded in 2001. But, out of respect for Brad’s wishes, we have always refused to endorse any group performing as ‘Sublime,’ and now with great reluctance feel compelled to take the appropriate legal action to protect Brad’s legacy.
Our hope is that Brad’s ex-bandmates will respect his wishes and find a new name to perform under, so as to enhance the ‘Sublime’ legacy without the confusion and disappointment that many fans have expressed upon seeing the announcement.
Peace and Love to all,
Troy, Jakob & Jim ‘Papa’ Nowell.”
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ATTACK ATTACK! RELEASE STATEMENT
Statement from Andrew Wetzel in Attack Attack! re: Nick Barham’s recent departure from the band:
“Why hello boys and girls!
Thought we’d throw you all a quick little update about what’s currently going on in the AA! lineup. The band and Nick parted ways recently in a mutually agreed non-explosive fashion, which we all believe is the best for both sides. Caleb is going to retire his keys and start screaming in the front of the band. We DO NOT have a new person in our band.
Don’t worry, our music will still be full of Caleb’s programming, keys, and all the good things he concocts. It will just be back-tracked live with the 808 samples and other nonsense on my iPod. Anyways, we’re not gonna stop touring, playing shows, and having a generally wonderful time with all of you.
See you in your town soon!
Love,
Wetzel”
Attack Attack! Tour Dates: http://www.myspace.com/attackattack
http://www.riserecords.com
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ALBUMS OF THE DECADE BLOG TOUR
Monday, October 19th marks the first day of the anticipated Albums of the Decade Blog Tour. Ten independent music blogs have come together to list, compare and contrast their favorite albums from the past decade.
While you may have seen other lists, this collaboration is sure to open the discussion up even further as the these ten editors come from far different backgrounds. Agreements and arguments are bound to happen yet it will all be relevant as we try to sort out the musical legacy of the past decade.
Check out the blog tour homepage and the following blogs for all the exciting action:
10/19 – Deckfight
10/20 – The Album Project
10/21 – Built On A Weak Spot
10/22 – Can You See the Sunset?
10/23 – Clicky Clicky Music
10/26 – Count Me Out
10/27 – Dryvetyme Onlyne
10/28 – Orange Alert
10/29 – The Punk Guy
10/30 – Sound As Language
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