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Unsigned Spotlight: Scarlet Grey (New EP Fancy Blood Out Now, WIN IT HERE!)

June 1, 2010 drainu182 0


We’re just starting a new feature over here on The Audio Perv called Unsigned Spotlight where we’ll try to let you know about an up and coming band or artist who’s ready to explode or they just make some really cool music. Today, we focus on Scarlet Grey. Learn about Scarlet Grey below:

Pieced together from the states of California, New York and Washington, pop-rockers Scarlet Grey now collectively hail from Los Angeles. Members Benjamin Grey (lead vocals/guitar), Keith …

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The Dirty Heads Release Any Port In A Storm – Special Edition

April 27, 2010 drainu182 0
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The Dirty Heads new album Any Port In A Storm – Special Edition is finally here and available in-stores and online. The highly anticipated record features the chart topping single “Lay Me Down” as well as the upbeat fan favorite “Stand Tall.” You can stream the album in its entirety at DirtyHeads.com NOW and check out Billboard.com‘s must read review of the lead single “Lay Me Down”.

Check out The Dirty Heads on tour with Sublime with Rome and …

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Jason Castro’s Self-Titled Debut Available Now, New Release Day Video Blog, Performing On Ellen

April 13, 2010 drainu182 0
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Jason Castro’s self-titled debut is out today via Atlantic Records! Head over to his official site to watch a special release day video blog straight from the season 7 American Idol alum. Jason will be supporting the album on the road when he embarks on his first major, headlining tour which kicks off April 17th in his hometown of Dallas.

Be sure to tune in to The Ellen DeGeneres show on April 22 to catch a performance of Jason’s single …

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The Vanguard Release PLAYTIME! EP, Playing CD Release Show Tonight At Piano’s!

April 13, 2010 drainu182 0
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New York-based band THE VANGUARD have just released their second EP – aptly titled PLAYTIME! – on April 13th. PLAYTIME! continues to build on the foursome’s unique brand of fun-inducing indie-pop. Eloquent lyrics, big hooks, sing-along choruses and memorable melodies are VANGUARD standards, and PLAYTIME! does not disappoint.

    To celebrate the release of PLAYTIME!, The Vanguard will be performing a special CD release show tonight at Piano’s in New York City. Also catch the band performing an intimate in-store …
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The Press Release New Album INTEOTWIJTEOAE

April 9, 2010 drainu182 0
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After months of pinching pennies and milking overtime pay, The Press
pulled together some cash and hunkered down at The Fort in Bushwick to
document their most recent batch of songs in what will be their fifth
release with Goodnight Records since 2005. It was only after the final
mixes were agreed upon however, that the band realized that the album
later to be titled INTEOTWIJTEOAE (pronounced in-tee-aught-whit-e-ay) is,
above all, an album of transitions. There are songs of events …

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PAPER TONGUES RELEASE SELF-TITLED ALBUM

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Paper Tongues‘ Self-titled debut album is available everywhere today! The album features 10 revolutionary tracks that are influenced by rock, funk, rap, and soul, including their hit single “Ride To California.” Another song off the album, “Trinity” is available for free as iTunes’ “Single of the Week.” Head over to iTunes now to grab the track along with the rest of the album, in stores now!

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Young & Divine Release Debut EP

March 23, 2010 drainu182 0
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Albany pop-punk trio Young & Divine have released their debut, self-titled EP today on RCA Records. Featuring the infectious first single “Shake That Bubble” along with standout tracks “Weakdays” and “Strangers By Day,” the EP samples what is to come on the band’s forthcoming full-length release this later this year. The tracks are a blast of positive energy and amped up rock that will leave fans wanting more.

Jake, JP and Joe could not be more excited about the release …

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You Me At Six Release Sophomore Album Hold Me Down

March 16, 2010 drainu182 0
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You Me At Six‘s second full-length album, Hold Me Down, is available everywhere today! The band’s new album features 12 new songs that are composed of soaring hooks and irresistible melodies, including the breakthrough track “Underdog.” Head over to iTunes today to grab Hold Me Down, produced by John Mitchell (Funeral For A Friend, Enter Shikari, Architects) and Matt O’Grady (The Blackout, Hexes).

For more information and a full list of current tour dates visit the band’s official …

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TAP Exclusive Interview: Serj Tankian (New Album Elect the Dead Symphony Out Now!)

March 9, 2010 drainu182 0
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Serj Tankian, a Grammy Award winner and one of rock’s most unconventional frontmen, will perform Elect the Dead Symphony — a very special orchestral interpretation of Tankian’s critically acclaimed solo debut Elect the Dead — for two very special live shows to take place this summer.

Tankian will recreate Elect the Dead Symphony — which had its dynamic inaugural performance at New Zealand’s majestic Auckland Town Hall with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra in March 2009 — with the …

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New Lifehouse Album Smoke & Mirrors Out Now (WIN A CD & POSTER!)

March 2, 2010 drainu182 0
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The wait is finally over for Lifehouse fans – the band’s fifth studio album Smoke & Mirrors is on sale now. Smoke & Mirrors, already the top-selling album on iTunes, showcases two sides of Lifehouse: songs like “Smoke & Mirrors,” “Wrecking Ball” and “Had Enough” capture the live, rock side of the band – a sound they perfected after 10 years of solid touring – while the tracks “All In,” “Here Tomorrow Gone Today” and the first …