Archive for July 4th, 2011

Vans Warped Tour day 8

You can check out the Day 8 video from Vans Warped Tour in Ventura, CA below. The venue is right next to the beach, which makes it an enjoyable time. You can see where you can get free stuff, where to donate for children, performances, and more. Check out the video update below.

STREAM: The Maine – Listen To Your Heart live

The Maine released a live version of “Listen To Your Heart” from Montreal. The song is featured on their recent release, Black & White. You can stream the song below. Listen To Your Heart Live From Montreal Bootleg by The Maine

Vans Warped Tour day 7

You can check out the Day 7 video from Vans Warped Tour in Mountain View, CA below. Get inside views of tents, performances, and more. Check the video update below.

STREAM: Cool Kids – “Gas Station” & “Summer Jam”

Just over a week before When Fish Ride Bicycles is scheduled to drop, Cool Kids have released two new tracks onto the blogosphere. First up, the Bun B guested ode to high gas prices, “Gas Station.” Next, Cool Kids recruit Pharrell and Maxine Ashley for “Summer Jam.” Both songs will appear on When Fish Ride […]

James Blunt covers “California Gurls”

The man that knows “You’re Beautiful” recently dropped by the Billboard Magazine studio to record a cover of Katy Perry’s inescapable Summer anthem, “California Gurls.” You can view performance below: Blunt’s new album, Some Kind Of Trouble is available now. It is his first album in four years

REVIEW: Serianna – Inheritors

“This is, really, a shame – the music is very well put together and the singing accomplished for the most part, but there’s no effort put into distinguishing the songs or affording them a real sense of individual identity. As a result, this all converges into one consistent cluster of noise, heaving with attitude and intent but not catching fire the way it aims to.”

REVIEW: Paradise Fears – Yours Truly

Yours Truly is a sprightly experience, one that certainly makes a valiant effort to take your breath away. It could be just me that didn’t quite react in any definitive way, as there is plenty of promise and some very enjoyable tunes here, particularly the title one. I just can’t figure out whether it’s sincere and lovable, or slightly turgid. Either way, probably best to take it at face value and play on. Give it a spin for cheeriness alone.”

“Watch The Throne” has artwork, pre-order

Sorry hip hop fans, Watch The Throne was not released today (…yet) as previously rumored. Instead, a pre-order package has appeared on the album’s website, as well as the official cover art, which you can also view below: A “leaked” tracklist for the album has surfaced, but as you can see, “H.A.M.” has mysteriously been […]

Taking Back Sunday tour video

Taking Back Sunday have checked in with Alternative Press from their current US tour alongside Thursday. This is the first update from the band since the release of their self-titled album on June 28.

Veara announce holiday shows with The Wonder Years

Veara have revealed they will be performing (at least) two holiday shows alongside The Wonder Years and A Loss For Words this December. The dates for both performance can be found below: 12/17 – Poughkeepsie, NY – The Chance (festival) 12/18 – Danbury, CT – Tuxedo Junction (festival)

STREAM/DOWNLOAD: Tyler, The Creator – Summer Camp Mix

OFWGKTA’s Tyler, The Creator is currently homesick and trapped in a leg cast on a European tour. To pass the time, he’s created the ultimate Summer mix and shared it with fans. Click through for the entire stream/download now!

MUSIC VIDEO: My Heart To Fear – The Witching Hour

5-piece group My Heart To Fear from Williamsport, PA have released a music video for their song The Witching Hour. They currently have the full length album, Invictus for sale as well as the EP A Ship Built To Sink on their website http://www.myheart2fear.com. Enjoy!