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Giveaway: Free Fake Figures Track “Something Deadly”

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Fake FiguresUniting from many different bands (Atreyu, Hotwire, Scars of Tomorrow, Nightfall), Fake Figures has come, and approaches at full tilt with a sonically diverse platter for those to choose from. Having the good fortune of each member being associated with their individual acts has led to an immense arsenal of song writing capabilities and comfort during live performances.

Now on the brink of releasing their first EP, “Hail The Sycophants”, Fake Figures are preparing to give a complete spectrum of their inception and where they are now by also furnishing a full-length documentary chronicling the bands beginning stages (demoing, rehearsals, photo shoot, new member addition, first show, etc.), filmed by bass player Bob Bradley and singer Rus Martin; who also filmed and edited the bands first video for the track ‘Something Deadly’.

Watch a lyric video for “Something Deadly” below and download the song for free. [Read more…]

MxPx Release Trailer for “Both Ends Burning” Music Documentary

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MxPxMxPx are set to release their music documentary titled “Both Ends Burning” this December. The documentary follows the band from 2008 through their sold-out show in Seattle in March 2011. The DVD is available for pre-order on the bands website. Check out the trailer below.

Legendary Bremerton, WA punk trio, MxPx will release a music documentary entitled Both Ends Burning, featuring footage from the band’s 2008 world tour all the way to the band’s sold-out Seattle show in March 2011. In this brutally honest depiction of the band, MxPx finds themselves at a crossroads in their career, struggling to find the balance between full time jobs, and the life of a touring musician. Directed by Bryan Buchelt of Snaproll Studios, the DVD will be available digitally on December 1 through most online retail outlets and the band’s website (www.mxpx.com). [Read more…]

Augustana Announce 2012 Tour Dates

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AugustanaAugustana are back (they never really left) and have announced they will hit the road this January for a three-week tour kicking off at House of Blues in Anaheim, CA on January 17th.

“There has been some confusion regarding the current state of Augustana,” says Dan Layus. “While some members have parted ways, Augustana will continue to tour and perform. We’ll be playing songs from all three albums and new material. We look forward to seeing you all in the New Year”

Released in April of 2011, Augustana’s self titled album was recorded in Los Angeles with Grammy Award-winning producer/engineer Jacquire King, who is known for his work with Kings of Leon and Norah Jones, among others. The album delivers on the emotionally resonant, rootsy pop/rock that Augustana have become known for.

Augustana launched onto the scene with their major-label debut, 2005’s All The Stars and Boulevards. The album reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Heatseekers chart. It also spawned two Top 40 hits, “Stars and Boulevards” and “Boston,” which was certified digital platinum. The band’s follow-up, 2008’s Can’t Love, Can’t Hurt spawned the singles “Sweet and Low,” and “I Still Ain’t Over You.”

January

17th Anaheim, CA House of Blues
18th Los Angeles, CA El Rey Theatre
19th San Francisco, CA Great American Music Hall
21st Seattle, WA Crocodile
22nd Portland, OR Doug Fir Lounge
24th Salt Lake City, UT Club Sound
25th Denver, CO Bluebird Theater
27th Minneapolis, MN Varsity Theater
28th Chicago, IL Park West
30th Ann Arbor, MI Blind Pig
31st Boston, MA Paradise Rock Club

February
1st New York, NY Gramercy Theatre
3rd Philadelphia, PA Theatre of Living Arts
4th Washington, DC 930 Club
6th Charlotte, NC Visulite Theatre
7th Atlanta, GA Vinyl

Run Kid Run Stream New Album, Release Trailer

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Run Kid RunRun Kid Run‘s new album, Patterns, is due out this Tuesday, November 15th. The band is currently streaming the album in full over at Relevant Magazine. Pre-orders for the album are available on iTunes and Merch Direct where you can get it bundled with a t-shirt.

“Like” Run Kid Run’s page on Facebook to access a free download of their song “Someway Somehow (Acoustic)” featuring Aaron Gillespie! Or if you’re already a fan of the band, just visit the Band Page Tab to get the song.

The band has also released a trailer for the album which you can stream below. [Read more…]

Motion City Soundtrack Start New Label, Cover Trampled By Turtles

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Motion City SoundtrackMotion City Soundtrack has launched their own record label called The Boombox Generation. The first release on the label is a split 7-inch with Minnesota based Trampled By Turtles where each band covers a song from the other band. Motion City Soundtrack covers “Wait So Long” and Trampled By Turtles covers “Disappear”. Both songs are currently streaming over on Rolling Stone and the EP is due out November 22nd.

Motion City Soundtrack also recently covered “Here Comes The Sun” by the Beatles for Minnesota Beatle Project Vol. 3, a compilation of Beatles covers featuring artists from Minnesota. The comp will be available at online retailers soon.

Motion City Soundtrack is currently wrapping up their fifth full-length album which should be out in first half of 2012.

Paramore Release New Single From Singles Club

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ParamoreParamore have released their second single from their Singles Club that includes three new songs from the band. “Hello Cold World” joins the first single “Renegade” followed by “In The Mourning” coming this December. The band will also be releasing a limited-edition Singles Club 7″ box set on their webstore. Only 3,500 of these will be available.

Heard the songs? Let us know what you think. [Read more…]

Rise Against Announce First Leg of 2012 Tour; New Single

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Rise AgainstRise Against announced the first leg of their 2012 tour with A Day To Remember and The Menzingers. The tour kicks off January 17th at the Austin Music Hall in Austin, TX (see tour dates below). A Day to Remember and The Menzingers will open all shows with Glassjaw joining the bill for the February 3rd show in Uniondale, NY.

Fan Club presale will take place November 8th at http://riseagainst.artistarena.com with public on sale to take place November 11th. For more information visit www.riseagainst.com.

Rise Against recently premiered the video for “Satellite” last week along with a message thanking fans for their participation in capturing the audience reaction to its live performance.

“Satellite” is the third single to be released off Rise Against’s sixth studio album [itunes link=”http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/endgame/id424045961?uo=4″ title=”Rise Against – Endgame” text=”Endgame”]. The track follows previous top 5 rock radio singles “Help Is On The Way” and “Make It Stop (September’s Children).”

Below is the list of winter 2012 Rise Against headline dates:

January 17th Austin Music Hall Austin, TX
January 18th Illusion Theater San Antonio, TX
January 19th House of Blues New Orleans, LA**
January 21st UCF Arena Orlando, FL
January 22nd Township Auditorium Columbia, SC
January 24th Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA
January 26th Kent State University Kent, OH
January 27th UIC Pavilion Chicago, IL
January 29th Penn State State College, PA
January 30th Mid Hudson Civic Center Poughkeepsie, NY
February 1st Paul E. Tsongas Arena Lowell, MA
February 3rd Nassau Coliseum Uniondale, NY ***
February 4th Susquehanna Bank Center Camden, NJ
February 5th Patriot Center Fairfax, VA (on sale 11/18)

**A Day To Remember will not be on this show.
*** Glassjaw joins the bill

The Dangerous Summer Working On New Music; Tour Update

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The Dangerous SummerThe Dangerous Summer, who recently announced that they had dropped off the upcoming Hit The Lights tour, have posted a video clip of what appears to be the band working on new material. The Dangerous Summer have also announced a few holiday shows followed by tour dates for Australia in 2012. The band is promising more tour dates for 2012 along with going places they have never been before. Check out the tour dates and video after the jump. [Read more…]