The Static Jacks, whose debut album, If You’re Young, was chosen by Newsday as one of its top albums of 2011, will be featured on NBC’s Last Call with Carson Daly tonight! Tune in at 1:35 am EST / 12:35 am CT to watch.
The Static Jacks on Last Call with Carson Daly tonight, 12/21
Wednesday, December 21st, 2011The Cribs Announce Early 2012 UK Dates
Friday, December 9th, 2011The Cribs have announced three intimate live dates for 2012 to preview their fifth album. On February 28th, they will be playing in London at ULU, followed by the Liquid Room in Edinburgh on March 1st and Metropolitan University in Leeds on March 3rd.
Clint Conley to Play Christmas Cavalcade
Friday, December 2nd, 2011On December 15th, Clint Conley of Mission of Burma will be performing a few songs with Jeff Conolly for the Christmas Cavalcade at Johnny D’s in Sommerville. The Christmas Cavalcade is an annual concert benefitting the Sommerville homeless coalition, and for a suggested cover of $20, you can catch a slew of awesome performers and donate to a great cause.
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††† (Crosses) Announce Two Shows in South America for 2012
Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011In the spring of 2012, ††† (Crosses) will be playing two shows in Chile and Argentina. The shows include appearances at Lollapalooza Chile and Quilmes Rock 2012. They will be the bands first shows in South America. See the dates below:
March 31st, 2012 :: Santiago, Chile :: Lollapalooza Chile @ Parque O’Higgins :: Tickets
April 3rd, 2012 :: Buenos Aires, Argentina :: Quilmes Rock 2012 @ Estadio River Plate :: Tickets
MGMT Announce Shows in South America for 2012
Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011In the spring of 2012, MGMT will be playing a short string of shows in Chile, Brazil, and Argentina. The shows include appearances at Lollapalooza and Quilmes Rock 2012. The dates are as follows:
March 31st, 2012 :: Santiago, Chile :: Lollapalooza Chile @ Parque O’Higgins :: Tickets
April 3rd, 2012 :: Buenos Aires, Argentina :: Quilmes Rock 2012 @ Estadio River Plate :: Tickets
April 7th :: Sao Paulo, Brazil :: Lollapalooza Brazil @ Jockey Club :: Tickets
Francis and the Lights’ “The White Room” Now Viewable Online
Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011Francis and the Lights performed “The White Room” live at the Rensallear Polytechnic Institute over one weekend in October. The performance can now be viewed in its entirety on francisandthelights.com.
Chris Conley to participate in 2012′s “Where’s the Band?” Tour
Thursday, November 17th, 2011Chris Conley of Saves the Day will once again be a part of the “Where’s The Band?” tour, which showcases solo acoustic performances by the frontmen of successful rock groups. The 2012 installment will also feature Anthony Raneri of Bayside, Matt Pryor of The Get Up Kids, Ace Enders of The Early November, and Evan Weiss of Into It. Over it. For the first time, the tour will span both the East and West coasts and make a few stops in between. Advance tickets are now on sale here.
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Watch Saves the Day’s “Finding Daybreak” documentary on Spinner and Kerrang!
Monday, November 14th, 2011Saves the Day collaborated with director Steven Penta on Finding Daybreak, a mini documentary on the band’s journey to Daybreak. Chris Conley says that the documentary, “gives our fans a glimpse of who we really are , why we make music, and why they are the reason we will never give up.” You can check out the premier over at Spinner in the United States, or Kerrang! Magazine if you are in the United Kingdom.
The Static Jacks Announce Three Shows in the UK
Wednesday, November 9th, 2011The Static Jacks have announced three UK shows for later this month. This will be the bands first trip oversaes, and will feature some amazing gigs. The shows include a Converse showcase and a record release party for their new 7″ via Laissez Faire Club.
November 24th, 2011 :: Converse presents, The Static Jacks w/ Mazes & Eagulls @ 100 Club :: Tickets
November 25th, 2011 :: The Static Jacks w/ The Dancers @ Koko :: Tickets
November 28th, 2011 :: LFC 7″ Record Release Party, The Static Jacks w/ Ice Black Birds @ The Social :: Tickets
Converse is giving away tickets for the showcase at the 100 Club. Click here for more info.
To pre-order the new 7″ featuring “Into the Sun” and “Mercy Hallelujah” click here.
Nylon Magazine Premiers The Static Jack’s Video for “Into the Sun”
Friday, November 4th, 2011Nylon Magazine is premiering The Static Jacks music video for “Into the Sun” today! Click here to watch the video.
Mission of Burma annouce two Boston shows in January 2012
Tuesday, November 1st, 2011Mission of Burma have confirmed a pair of shows at Brighton Music Hall for January 20th and 21st, 2012. These will be the band’s first shows in Boston since January 2010.
A small number of tickets have been reserved for an exclusive fan pre-sale, which will begin tomorrow, November 2nd at 10AM local time.
Follow the links below to get your tickets.
Jan. 20, 2012 :: Mission of Burma @ Brighton Music Hall :: Pre-Sale
Jan. 21, 2012 :: Mission of Burma @ Brighton Music Hall :: Pre-Sale
††† (Crosses) launches pre-order for Limited Edition 10″ Collector’s Bundle.
Monday, October 31st, 2011††† (Crosses) have launched the pre-order for their EP † Limited Edition Collector’s Bundle:
INCLUDES:
EP † on 10” Colored Vinyl with Die-Cut Logo Jacket (Hand Numbered)**
Logo T-shirt
2GB USB Drive Pre-loaded with Remix Stem Files
Logo Stencil on Oil Board
Cast Acrylic Logo Necklace
Embroidered Black Knit Logo Scarf
Custom Box with Black on Black Logo
Secret Empire posts debut song, “Plastic Wrist”
Monday, October 24th, 2011
SECRET EMPIRE posts debut song for free download.
Secret Empire - Storm Command
The Debut Album. Coming 2012.
Produced by Shaun Lopez (Far/Crosses/Deftones)
Produced by Shaun Lopez (Far/Crosses/Deftones)
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Faces on Film and Bodega Girls Both Named as Nominees for the 2011 Boston Music Awards
Tuesday, October 18th, 2011The Boston Music Awards announced today their nominees for 2011, which include Mike Fiore (Faces on Film) and Bodega Girls.
Mike Fiore of Faces on Film, has been nominated for Singer/Songwriter of the Year while Bodega Girls “School Night” got a nomination for Video of the Year. Also, nominated for Best Dance/DJ Night was Cool Ranch at Middlesex, Bodega Girls monthly dance party. You can find a complete list of nominees HERE as well as an opportunity to cast your votes! The Boston Music Awards will take place at The Liberty Hotel on Sunday, November 20th.
The Static Jacks to release UK 7″ featuring tracks “Into the Sun” & “Mercy, Hallelujah”
Tuesday, October 18th, 2011On November 28th The Static Jacks will be releasing a UK 7″ featuring the tracks “Into the Sun” and “Mercy, Hallelujah” via Laissez Faire Club Records. Head over to Laissez Faire Club now for a free download of the song “Girl Parts” off of “If You’re Young” by clicking HERE, and stay tuned for info on UK dates to come.
