More Than Jake

The Jakes are in a contest where they have an opportunity to open up for Kings of Leon in Chicago on January 24th, 2009. To vote for them to win, go here. You can check out their EP too here.

Staff’s BEST of 2008 List

We wanted to sit down and put together our favorite lists for this year. This year there was ALOT of quality releases that made it down the line, and we wanted to share our thoughts with you on them. We have best albums, record labels, and more. read more

GiganTour

Giants have rolled out the upcoming dates in support of their
latest record, “Old Stories.” Recent Sargent House signees, Native will
join on for the second half of the tour. Dates are below. read more

Artist Vs. Poet – Artist Vs. Poet EP – Review

Release Date: November 18th, 2008
Record Label: Fearless Records
Genre: Pop Punk

So it always seems like you can’t keep a good thing down. (Not that I’m pole jockin’ or anything but) it seems that more over, Fearless Records has an excellent track record of picking the perfect pop rock bands to fill the ears of young 13 ear old girls (and maybe some others that like it but keep it quiet.) The same is true with their recent signee Artist Vs. Poet. Their self-titled EP hit stores in November but it is probably still spinning in your stereo. read more

New Year’s Victory

Victory Records is getting ready for 2009 by posting a trailer for the new year featuring their acts. Check out the video below. read more

Deadlock – Manifesto – Review

Release Date: January 20th, 2009
Record Label: Lifeforce Records
Genre: Melodic Death Metal

Pouring from das boot that is Bavaria, Deadlock has been enriching our metal needs for more than a decade and being fortunate enough to listen to their latest effort “Manifesto” I wanted to share some of my narcissistic and cuddly views on it. read more

Happy Damn Holidays :)

So while we all celebrate our own little holiday near the end of the year, you should always show love and the act of giving. Sike, just get some gift cards and call it a day. Also let’s all show some love to Kwanza It always gets a bad “rap.” ~Happy Holidays

Mainely Secret

The Maine will be heading out this winter on “The Secret Valentine Tour” with We
The Kings, The Cab, There for Tomorrow and Versa Emerge. The tour will kick off
on February 6th in Vermont and conclude on March 4th in Pennsylvania. read more

Band Of All Time

All Time Low has been named “Band Of The Year” by Alternative Press Magazine. The band is set to perform on MTV’s New Year’s Eve Special with Miley Cyrus, Metro Station, The Academy Is… read more

Blackened – This Means War – Review

Release Date: January 20th, 2009
Record Label: Think Fast! Records
Genre: Hardcore

To all those thinking this is a tribute to the Metallica song of the same name, you might be upset to hear that it is not. For the others that actually have modern music tastes, Blackened is a four piece (with two former members from Hatebreed) that is ready to release their latest album to an amassing bunch of hardcore listeners. The band is built around “traditional hardcore” as a foundation and personally I know there is no other label that fits underground/up and coming hardcore acts like Think Fast! Records. read more