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The Format on Fuse

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Starting today (Monday, December 11th) The Format’s new video for “Dog Problems” is on Fuse’s Oven Fresh. The first airing is at 1:30PM (EST) and it will be shown again throughout the week.

For those of you who are unfamiliar with Oven Fresh, it’s a show on Fuse that gives viewers the opportunity to vote for the videos they like and want to see more of. Because of this, we are asking you to help by voting for “Dog Problems”. You can vote at www.fuse.tv/ovenfresh and you can vote once per day. If you really want to help, you can ask your friends to throw their vote in too. Every one helps and if “Dog Problems” gets the most , there is a good chance Fuse will play it more often.

Circa Survive Blog

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Circa Survive have created a blog on their website where they’ll be documenting the writing process of their upcoming album.

The band will be entering Salad Days Studios in Baltimore, MD once again with producer Brian McTernan to record their sophomore album.

Expect the upcoming release to be in stores this spring.

Holiday Bundle #1

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Our first holiday bundle is up for you to download. It contains some great free music, and you can expect more each day so be sure to come back tomorrow for another round of giving!

To get the bundle right click on the holiday image above and download the linked file. Let me know if you have any troubles or any other questions or suggestions by posting a comment on this post.

Staff Recommendations December 10th, 2006

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Bryce Jacobson

After the break up of Acceptance I cried like a little baby… Why do you ask? Well Jason’s voice is basically irreplaceable and he will be missed. On the other hand, I didn’t really cry, it was just sad to see him go. Well some of the other band members have since moved to California and started a new music career with a band called Thunder Thunder. Check out their MySpace page for a couple of new songs and let us know what you think. Granted its no Acceptance but at least its something new to listen to.

Tyler Hayes

When speaking of amazing bands that are no longer around that should be, Beloved always comes to my mind. If you can still find anything from this awesome hardcore band please try too. As far as bands that are still around please check out Edison Glass. They have a similar feel to Copeland without coming close to copying them. They are a band that deserves your time.

Edison Glass Myspace

MxPx Interview

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MxPx

Here’s a quick email interview with Mike Herrera, lead singer of MxPx.

What record label is MxPx on right now, and if you are on one will that be changing?

We are officially unsigned. Haven’t decided yet.

How was working with Aaron Sprinkle (for the 3 new songs on the Let it happen deluxe edition)? Will you guys be working with him again anytime soon?

It was great working with Aaron and thereâ┚¬Ã¢”ž¢s definitely a possibility we will be working with him again. We would love to. Recording with him was a great experience. He’s been a long time friend and we’re comfortable working with him. Another thing which makes recording easy is that we don’t have to labor over details with him. We get to focus on what we do, as does he, and it comes together perfectly which makes it a fun process.

I’m sure as long as MxPx is around you will get questions about your faith. What kind of effect does that have on you? Do you get tired of it or does it help strengthen your faith?

It does both. Each situation is different. It just depends where I am in my life when each question is asked. Iâ┚¬Ã¢”ž¢m not inconsistent with my answers, just honest with what I say. I don’t have a stock answer. I think about each question in depth each time it asked and give the most honest, up to date and best answer possible. And my faith is sometimes strong yet it is sometimes weak too. Sometimes I doubt what I believe in, other times I’ve never been so sure. I deal with each situation on a personal level, which definitely reflects in my song writing.

What’s the deal with Arthur? (The guyâ┚¬Ã¢”ž¢s from MxPx side project), when is that album coming out?

It’s been a slow process, but we are still recording. Half of the record has been done for awhile, and we will have something ready and out in 2007.

Being the end of the year… what was a favorite album of 2006?

I love Bob Dylan’s new album, Modern Times.

What is in your CD player (iPod) right now?

Gasoline Heart’s “You Know Who You Are”

MxPx has been going for a long time, realistically what are your plans as a band in 2007?

Record a brand new record and tour a ton.

Acoustic Songs From Alternative Press Sessions

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Alternative Press has posted new acoustic songs from Cartel and The Early November on their MySpace page. The songs come from their recent acoustic sessions that aired on their weekly XM Radio show. You can also stream stream acoustic songs from Gym Class Heroes, Relient K and soon Sparta, Set Your Goals, and Hellogoodbye.