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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.

Sing It Loud Call It Quits

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Minneapolis based Sing It Loud have decided to part ways. The band, who’s latest album Everything Collide was released back in May, will be playing a series of final shows that will be announced soon. A message from the band was posted on their blog and you can read it below.

Time To Say Goodbye”¦

After three years of playing music together, we (Pat, Ben, Nate, Chris and Kieren) have decided to step away from Sing It Loud. We would like to thank everyone who has supported us through this amazing part of our lives. We have been given a rare opportunity to do something many people never get the chance to do, and for that we are eternally grateful. There is no drama or bad blood between any of us, we are all going out together the same way we came into this- as friends. There comes a time in everyone’s life when they need to make choices and steps towards what will make them happy, and we are all ready to take those steps in our lives. We have grown so much from this, and are ready for the next chapter in our lives. This will not be the last you hear from any of us. We all plan on continuing with our musical careers, so we hope the amazing support from Sing It Loud fans will continue as we do. A series of final shows will be announced soon, so be on the look out for those and for what we do next. Thank you all for enriching our lives and giving us the chance to share our music with you. We could not be more content with what we have accomplished.

Love,
Kieren, Pat, Ben, Nate, Chris

VersaEmerge Announce Tour With The Dangerous Summer & More

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VersaEmerge is heading out on tour this fall on the “Vultures Unite Tour: A Cinematic Presentation by VersaEmerge.” Joining them will be Anarbor, The Dangerous Summer, and Conditions. Presale for the tour starts tomorrow, September 15th at 4 p.m. local time. General tickets go on sale September 18th. Check out the tour dates below. [Read more…]