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Here are some of the albums hitting stores tomorrow. Which ones do you plan on picking up?
The Almost – Southern Weather
The Academy Is… – Santi
The Chariot РThe Fianc̩e
American Diary – The Brightest Colors EP
Everybody Else – Everybody Else
Kings of Leon – Because Of The Times
Melee – Devils & Angels
Olympia – Emergencies
Poison The Well – Versions
Shadows Fall – Threads of Life
All Out War – Assassins In The House of God
Olympia recently posted a new song on their MySpace page.
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Greene Street Club | Greensboro, North Carolina | ||
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The Soapbox Laundrolounge | Wilmington, North Carolina | ||
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Ziggy’s | Winston-Salem, North Carolina | ||
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Rock and Roll Hotel w/ Thunderbirds Are Now! | Washington DC, Washington DC | ||
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Buffalo Icon w/ Dance Gavin Dance | Buffalo, New York | ||
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The Madhatter w/ Dance Gavin Dance | Covington, Kentucky | ||
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Myspace Internet Cafe w/ Dance Gavin Dance | Roseville, Michigan | ||
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The House Cafe w/ Dance Gavin Dance | Dekalb, Illinois | ||
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Beat Kitchen w/ Dance Gavin Dance | Chicago, Illinois | ||
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The Picador w/ Dance Gavin Dance | Iowa City, Iowa | ||
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The Marquis Theatre w/ Dance Gavin Dance | Denver, Colorado | ||
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Country Club Theatre w/ Dance Gavin Dance | South Ogden, Utah | ||
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The Venue w/ Dance Gavin Dance | Boise, Idaho | ||
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El Corazon w/ Dance Gavin Dance | Seattle, Washington | ||
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Satyricon w/ Dance Gavin Dance | Portland, Oregon | ||
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The Boardwalk w/ Dance Gavin Dance | Orangevale, California | ||
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The Dome w/ Dance Gavin Dance | Bakersfield, California | ||
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Trilogy Theatre w/ Dance Gavin Dance | Victorville, California | ||
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Phix Gallery w/ Dance Gavin Dance | Phoenix, Arizona |
Sign up for Olympia‘s mailing list between now until January 15th and you’ll automatically be entered to win one of 10 limited edition Olympia EP’s that have been signed by the band. Join their mailing list here. Olympia is the new band from former members of Fairweather (Equal Vision Records) and Brand New Disaster (Tribunal Records). Their debut album, Emergencies will be available in April on Hope Division/Equal Vision Records.
Olympia has signed with Hope Division Records, an imprint label of Equal Vision.
“From our very first conversation with Hope Division,” said vocalist Phil Williams, “we recognized that we wanted the exact same things and it just grew from there.”
Olympia consists of drummer Shane Johnson and guitarist Peter Tsouras (ex-members of Equal Vision alumni Fairweather), along with bassist Nick Barkley and former Brand New Disaster vocalist, Phil Williams.
Olympia completed their debut album last month in Boston, MA with producer Matthew Ellard (Radiohead, Queen, Weezer). “He understood the big picture of our record,” Williams said, “I think he knew the kind of sound we were looking for.” The album, entitled “Emergencies” is slated for a February 2007 release.
Download an MP3 of “Olympia Is A Motherfucker” from the upcoming album at the band MySpace page.
Look for Olympia to perform sporadically for the rest of the year, including shows with A Static Lullaby, Chiodos, and He Is Legend, then a full U.S. tour in support of “Emergencies” to follow in 2007.
OLYMPIA TOUR DATES:
10/31 – Philadelphia, PA @ First Unitarian Church
11/10 – Harrisonburg, VA @ Captain Tee’s
11/24 – Washington, DC @ Rock & Roll Hotel
11/25 – Wilmington, DE @ Harmony Grange Hall
11/26 – Syracuse, NY @ The Furnace
12/01 – Roseville, MI @ Myspace Internet Cafe
