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Rise Against Release DVD Trailer

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Rise Against have released the official trailer for their upcoming DVD, Another Station: Another Mile, which will be in stores and on iTunes October 5th. The DVD features live performances of 14 songs recorded throughout the world along with interviews with each band member.  Another Station: Another Mile dives even deeper into the bands history as the group speaks one on one with camera about the creative process that goes into making a Rise Against song. Check out the trailer and tracklist below. [Read more…]

Yellowcard Announce UK Tour

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Yellowcard has officially announced their first returning tour to the UK with friends All Time Low.

“Huge news everyone! We are so stoked to make our very first tour announcement. We will be heading to the United Kingdom with All TIme Low in March of 2011!” says frontman/guitarist Ryan Key. “We haven’t been able to get across the pond since 2006 so this is really exciting for us. In addition to playing England and Scotland, we are also finally getting to play a show in Ireland! The shows will be from March 1st through the 12th and you can get your tickets here: http://myspace.com/yellowcard. We are looking forward to sharing the stage with All Time Low and playing some new Yellowcard tunes for our UK fans! See you in March!”

Returning to their pre-major label indie beginnings, Yellowcard recently signed with Hopeless Records for their seventh studio album, the first since 2007’s Paper Walls. Ryan Key (vocals/guitar) and original members Sean Mackin (violin) and Longineu (“LP”) Parsons (drums) continuing with Ryan Mendez (guitar) and longtime friend of the band Sean O’Donnell (bass), will be entering the studio later this month to begin crafting their new album. Stay tuned for studio updates.

The tour kicks off the first week of March and ticket pre-sales will began next week. Full tour dates below:

YELLOWCARD w/ All Time Low
UK Tour Dates

March 3 Nottingham, UK – Rock City http://www.gigsandtours.com
March 4 Birmingham, UK – Academy http://www.gigsandtours.com
March 5 Newport, UK – Centre http://www.gigsandtours.com
March 6 Liverpool, UK – University http://www.gigsandtours.com
March 7 Leeds , UK – Academy http://www.lunatickets.co.uk
March 9 Glasgow, UK – Barrowlands http://www.gigsinscotland.com
March 10 Newcastle, UK – O2 Academy http://www.gigsandtours.com
March 11 Manchester, UK – Apollo http://www.gigsandtours.com
March 12 London, UK – Academy http://www.gigsandtours.com

Travie McCoy Post’s New Video For “We’ll Be Alright”

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Travie McCoy (Gym Class Heroes) has released a new video for “We’ll Be Alright”, the latest single from his debut solo record, Lazarus. [itunes link=”http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/billionaire-feat-bruno-mars/id374419634?uo=4″ title=”Lazarus” text=”Lazarus”] is in stores and online now.

Check out the video below. [Read more…]

Good Charlotte Unveil Cover Art For “Cardiology”

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Good Charlotte have unveiled the cover art for their upcoming album, Cardiology. The bands fifth studio album will be released on November 2nd via Capitol Records. The album cover depicts a heart symbolizing the theme of album which frontman Benji Madden explained as songs that are “all connected to the heart.” Check out the cover art below.

The first single off of Cardiology, “Like It’s Her Birthday,” is now available on [itunes link=”http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/like-its-her-birthday/id387490606?uo=4″ title=”iTunes” text=”iTunes”].  [Read more…]

Andrew McMahon Fundraiser Concert

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Andrew McMahon (Something Corporate, Jack’s Mannequin) will be holding a fundraising concert for the Dear Jack Foundation. The event will take place November 18th in LA. He will be playing songs from Something Corporate and Jack’s Mannequin.

If you have been dreaming of a night filled with the music of both Jack’s Mannequin and Something Corporate all while helping a great cause, you are in luck! The first annual concert to benefit The Dear Jack Foundation will be held on November 18th at El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles. This evening will mark the first time Andrew will perform with both of his bands, and he will also be joined on stage by special guests Marc Roberge from OAR and singer-songwriter Matt Nathanson. Proceeds will also benefit the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.

Tickets will go on sale to the general public on September 18th via Ticketmaster , , but starting today at 9:00 AM EST you have access to exclusive PRE-SALE TICKETS!!!

“This is going to be a really special night. To share the stage with so many close friends is a blessing in itself, but to do so while working on behalf of young adults with cancer gives me great joy,” McMahon says. “Hopefully this is a tradition that will last for many years to come.”

In addition to great music, a raffle will be held at the show where fans can win special prizes including autographed gear, vacation packages, and more. An online auction featuring signed memorabilia by the band and friends will also be held to benefit the Dear Jack Foundation. Details of the online auction will be announced at a later date.

Max Bemis Song Shop Is Open Again

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Max Bemis (Say Anything) has opened up his Song Shop where fans can have a song written for them personally by Max, about anything they want. You simply pay with Paypal, write a summary of what you want in your song, and send it off. Max does the songs in the order received and sends you an mp3.

Today, Song Shop is opening it’s doors for the first time with the option of a half price, somewhat shorter song, as well as the original offer for a full song. Also, to keep the craziness a-comin’, the first 1500 people in this run of songs will receive a free phone call from Max. You simply plug in your number when you buy a song and Max will call you once he gets to your song. You will have about five minutes to chat (since the dude has 1500 people to call) but you can use your time to ask him whatever you want, share your Say Anything experiences or just chat about your song.