Music Video: ALESANA - "The Thespian"

Music Video: EVERY AVENUE - "For Always, Forever"

LET'S GET IT Debut Music Video "Duck, Duck, Grey Goose"

AMELY headlines new tour w/ School Boy Humor

Apr 15 2010 7:00P	Ohana Pier w/School Boy Humor & Action Item	Slidell, Louisiana
Apr 16 2010 8:00P	Sluggo’s w/ School Boy Humor & Action Item	Pensacola, Florida
Apr 17 2010 7:00P	Murray Hill Theatre w/ School Boy Humor & Action Item	Jacksonville, Florida
Apr 18 2010 5:00P	Sector 7G w/ School Boy Humor & Action Item	Augusta, Georgia
Apr 19 2010 6:30P	The Masquerade w/ School Boy Humor & Action Item	Atlanta, Georgia
Apr 21 2010 5:00P	Alley Katz w/ School Boy Humor & Action Item	Richmond, Virginia
Apr 23 2010 6:00P	Hangar 84 w/ School Boy Humor & Action Item	Vineland, New Jersey
Apr 24 2010 2:30P	The Vibe Lounge w/ School Boy Humor & Action Item	Rockville Centre, New York
Apr 25 2010 6:00P	Maxwell’s w/ School Boy Humor & Action Item	Hoboken, New Jersey
Apr 26 2010 6:30P	Cafe Metropolis w/ School Boy Humor & Action Item	Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Apr 27 2010 6:00P	Xtreme Wheels w/ School Boy Humor & Action Item	Buffalo, New York
Apr 28 2010 5:00P	Peabody’s w/ School Boy Humor & Action Item	Cleveland, Ohio

www.myspace.com/amely
www.myspace.com/schoolboyhumor

Fearless Records' PUNK GOES CLASSIC ROCK releases 4/27/2010

1. Hit The Lights "More Than A Feeling" (originally recorded by Boston)
2. VersaEmerge "Paint It Black" (originally recorded by The Rolling Stones)
3. The Almost "Free Fallin'" (originally recorded by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers)
4. Mayday Parade "We Are The Champions" (originally recorded by Queen)
5. The Summer Set "Rock 'n Roll All Nite" (originally recorded by KISS)
6. We The Kings "Caught Up In You" (originally recorded by .38 Special)
7. A Skylit Drive "Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)" (originally recorded by Journey)
8. I See Stars "Your Love" (originally recorded by The Outfield)
9. Pierce The Veil "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" (originally recorded by Blue Oyster Cult)
10. Forever The Sickest Kids "Crazy Train" (originally recorded by Ozzy Osbourne)
11. The Maine "Pour Some Sugar On Me" (originally recorded by Def Leppard)
12. Envy On The Coast "All Along The Watchtower" (originally recorded by Jimi Hendrix)
13. Every Avenue "Take Me Home Tonight" (originally recorded by Eddie Money)
14. Never Shout Never "Bohemian Rhapsody" (originally recorded by Queen)
15. blessthefall "Dream On" (originally recorded by Aerosmith)

Album website: http://myspace.com/punkgoesclassicrock

Video: Making Of EYE ALASKA's "Walk Like A Gentlemen"

GO RADIO unveil debut EP tracklist, artwork, release date!

Go Radio is proud to announce their debut EP released by Fearless Records. The album will be titled, "Do Overs And Second Chances" and will be released April 20th. See the album art and tracklist below.

Jason Lancaster (Vocals/Guitar):
"I really feel like this EP is the summary of what Go Radio is about right now. It's a collection of songs about where I was emotionally as well as some new ones that kinda tie everything together. I think I can safely say it's the first collection of songs, ep or otherwise, that tells the whole story for me. It starts off with songs written when I was at an emotional low point, but then there are songs that were written when I finally started to be picked back up. Although they may not be in chronological order, all the songs together really put the process of breathing in a lyrical form, at least for me. They even do so in a way that's still easy for me to listen to. Hahaha."



Tracklist:
1.) When Dreaming Gets Drastic
2.) Thanks For Nothing
3.) Letters and Love Notes
4.) It's Not A Trap, I Promise
5.) In Our Final Hour
6.) You Hold Your Breath, I'll Hold My Liquor
7.) Goodnight Moon

Video Interview with EYE ALASKA's Brandon & Cameron

New Music Video from EYE ALASKA "Walk Like A Gentleman"

Director: Ryan McNamara

www.myspace.com/eyealaska

Alesana's "The Emptiness" debuts #68 on Billboard

"The Emptiness" gives North Carolina sextet, Alesana, their highest debut on Billboard!

#68 on Billboard 200
#15 on Rock Albums
#11 on Independent Albums
#10 on Alternative Albums
# 2 on Hard Rock Albums

Music Video: BREATHE CAROLINA - "Hello Fascination"

Video directed by: Spence Nicholson

Fearless Records signs AMELY

Forming less than a year ago, Orlando, FL pop rock quartet, AMELY, announces their signing to Fearless Records. The band is currently in the studio with producers Zack Odom and Kenneth Mount (All Time Low, Mayday Parade), recording their debut EP; set for release spring/summer 2010.



BAND WEBSITE: www.myspace.com/Amely

BAND MEMBERS:
Petie Pizarro - vocals/guitar
Brandon Walden - guitar
Patrick Ridgen - bass
Nate Parsell - drums

Tallahassee's GO RADIO sign to Fearless Records

Tallahassee's alternative rock quartet GO RADIO led by ex-Mayday Parade singer, Jason Lancaster, has signed to Fearless Records! They will be kicking things off in April with their recently announce Toursick 2010 tour with A Day To Remember, August Burns Red, Silverstein, and Enter Shikari.



We interviewed Go Radio a few months after there inception in 2008, check it out. FYI, the only member change has been their guitarist, now manned by Alex Reed.



Band Members:
Jason Lancaster - vocals/guitar
Matt Burns - bass
Steven Kopacz - drums
Alex Reed - guitar/backup vocals

Band Website:
www.wearegoradio.com
www.myspace.com/goradio

Studio Video #5: ALESANA recording "The Emptiness"

Album Review: ALESANA "The Emptiness", the backstory & my opinion

North Carolina six-piece ALESANA have vocally and instrumentally painted a psychological thriller on wax. The Emptiness, the new concept album is based on a short story written by vocalists, Shawn Milke and Dennis Lee. The narrative is set just before the 20th century (1849-1899) and is centered around a painter tagged 'The Artist' whose mind has dissolved into lunacy following the death of his beloved, Annabel Lee.

Now if you're a poetry enthusiast, you know that the great Edgar Allan Poe's last published poem was entitled Annabel Lee which was based upon the premature death of his wife, Virginia Eliza Clemm Poe (age 24). Poe's wife Virginia died in 1847, the poem was written in 1849, a few months before Edgar passed away; some say due to depression bathed in alcoholism.

In a recent interview with Smartpunk Shawn Milke explains Alesana's version: Each song tells a different chapter of the story, and the story gradually unfolds towards a surprising and exciting conclusion. With that said, the fun part is discovering the story, so I don’t want to give too much away. However, I can say that the story begins in a small town called Slough at the turn of the 20th century in England. Our main character, The Artist, wakes in the morning to find that his lover, Annabel, has been brutally murdered in the bed next to him.

The album opens with a spoken word intro from Dennis Lee on the first track, "Curse Of The Virgin Canvas". This first chapter of The Emptiness details The Artist waking up next to the murdered Annabel and overcome with erratic emotions of disbelief and despair, hoping this is all a dream. The tail end of the song features a brief narration from Melissa Milke as Annabel Lee.

The production of the album is louder, fuller, and more dynamic in it's instrumental delivery. The dual vocals, screaming and singing, amp the album to a climatic chaos, perfectly bringing the listener into the growing insanity of The Artist. Shawn and Dennis' screaming harmonies convey the emotional turmoil and continually drive the core of the story. Lyrically, each song steadily connects to one another building up to a full telling of a well-written short narrative.

The next track "The Artist" is a full on introduction to the main character wrestling with mourning or escaping into the calmness of insanity. As the album proceeds The Artist gives into insanity as described in the 3rd song "A Lunatic's Lament", and morphs into 3 other multiple personalities: "The Murderer", "The Thespian", and "The Lover".

In an interview with Revolver Mag, Shawn discusses "The Thespian": Our main character, the artist, is starting to suffer from delirium and begins seeing the face of his dead lover around every corner. As the song draws near its conclusion, our protagonist and antagonist meet face to face for the first time.

Now, we don't give too much away in discussing anymore of the songs but what I can say is that Where Myth Fades to Legend had a handful of solid hits but with The Emptiness, Alesana raises the bar lyrically and instrumentally. The sound of the band doesn't change, they maintain their unique dual vocal harmonies, their catchy/poppy choruses, and metalcore bang. The Emptiness is a successful attempt from maturing entertainers to introduce a new face of their art to fans. With the album's theatrical theme, I'm very interested as to how Alesana will alter their stage performance on upcoming tours to fit the mood of the album's concept. The Emptiness hits stores and digital outlets on January 26, 2010 via Fearless Records.

Rating: 8 out of 10 (Concept and lyrics are on-point, high energy, creative)
Favorite Track: The Thespian and Hymn Of The Shameless (it's a tie)
Fun Fact: Alesana recorded pre-production at Orion Studios in Baltimore, Maryland. Edgar Allan Poe died in 1849 in Baltimore, Maryland.



The Emptiness Tracklist:
1. Curse Of The Virgin Canvas
2. The Artist
3. A Lunatic's Lament
4. The Murderer
5. Hymn For The Shameless
6. The Thespian
7. Heavy Hangs The Albatross
8. The Lover
9. In Her Tomb By The Sounding Sea
10. To Be Scared By An Owl
11. Annabel

Exclusive Photos: BREATHE CAROLINA Music Video Shoot

Director Spence Nicholson shot a new music video for BREATHE CAROLINA. Here are some behind the scenes photos taken by Gabe Jonathan. (Click on pics to see larger image)

LET'S GET IT Music Video Shoot Photos

Director Spence Nicholson and DP Christopher Arata shot the debut music video for LET'S GET IT popular single, "Duck Duck Grey Goose". Here are some behind the scenes photos taken by Gabe Jonathan. (Click on pics to see larger image)

Studio Video #4: ALESANA tracking vocals with Shawn & Dennis

ARTIST VS. POET announce full-length album, "Favorite Fix"!

Official Announcement:

We've teased you long enough with the recent release of our 4-song EP, Damn Rough Night, but now tell you about our brand new FULL LENGTH RECORD!! The album is titled Favorite Fix and it's going to released March 2nd 2010! You can check out the album cover below along with the full tracklisting.

If you need some new music to hold you over until March, you can head to iTunes or MerchNow and get the Damn Rough Night EP! We've also just added a Damn Rough Night t-shirt to our online store, so check that out while you're there

We hope you're all as excited as we are for the new record and we can't wait for you to hear all the new songs Keep checking our page in the following weeks for news on the new record and new tours comin up. - Artist vs. Poet



FAVORITE FIX tracklist:
1. Car Crash
2. Adorable
3. Favorite Fix
4. Unconscious Reality
5. Damn Rough Night
6. We're All The Same
7. So Much I Never Said
8. Miserably Loving You
9. Broke But Not Broken
10. He's Just Not Me
11. Alive
12. Giving Yourself Away

Studio Video #3: ALESANA tracking bass & guitars

ALESANA "The Emptiness" Album Trailer

Pre-order The Emptiness and scope out the new package deals!
http://fearless.merchnow.com/search/?q=Alesana

Music Video: blessthefall - "What's Left of Me"

Music Video: SPARKS THE RESCUE - "We Love Like Vampires"

Studio Video #1: ALESANA recording "The Emptiness"k

Alesana has finished recording their third full-length album, "The Emptiness". The album is set to release January 26, 2010. This is the first of a series of videos that the band plans to release weekly.

www.myspace.com/Alesana

Alesana will release "The Thespian" as next single!

On December 7th, ALESANA will release their next single "The Thespian" from their upcoming album The Emptiness via digital music outlets, Amazonmp3 and iTunes.

Making The Video: SPARKS THE RESCUE "We Love Like Vampires"

Get a behind-the-scenes look at Sparks The Rescues upcoming music video, "We Love Like Vampires," from their recently released album "Eye To The Sun."

www.myspace.com/sparkstherescue

ALESANA to release new single on Nov. 23rd!

ALESANA will release their first single "To Be Scared by an Owl" from the upcoming album, The Emptiness. Listen to 30-seconds of the song on AmazonMP3.

Tour Video: THE WORD ALIVE

The Word Alive has just wrapped up their tour with Silverstein, Madina Lake, I See Stars and Closure in Moscow. Here's the footage from the road.

Video Interview: EVERY AVENUE

indiestarTV correspondent Nicole Zeno interviews EVERY AVENUE guitarist Joshua Randall and drummer Dennis Wilson about their new album "Picture Perfect" and also discusses band history, musical influences + more!



www.myspace.com/everyavenue

ARTIST VS. POET "Damn Rough Night" Album Art & Tracklist

ARTIST VS. POET Damn Rough Night, the 4-song EP will be released on December 15th. It'll be available on iTunes, SmartPunk, MerchNow and the band will have some physical copies while out on the road.

AvP recorded these songs while they were working on their upcoming full-length album (due out in Spring 2010), so this EP will give you a good idea of what to expect.

AvP will be touring with Forever The Sickest Kids starting November 19th, so get your tickets soon!



Tracklist:
1. Damn Rough Night
2. Gateway
3. Rescue
4. To Hell With The Letdown

ALESANA reveals "The Emptiness" tracklist & artwork

ALESANA has unveiled the tracklist and artwork for their new upcoming album The Emptiness, set for release on January 26th, 2010.

This album was produced by Kris Crummett (Emarosa, Dance Gavin Dance) and sees Alesana at their most creative. Combining their trademark dynamic, emotionally charged, three guitar attack with a metal edge, the album is given new depth thanks to a strong narrative and the addition of a live string quartet. Keep a look out for a first look of the album coming soon!



The Emptiness Tracklist:
1. Curse Of The Virgin Canvas
2. The Artist
3. A Lunatic's Lament
4. The Murderer
5. Hymn For The Shameless
6. The Thespian
7. Heavy Hangs The Albatross
8. The Lover
9. In Her Tomb By The Sounding Sea
10. To Be Scared By An Owl
11. Annabel

Tour Video: LET'S GET IT on Atticus Tour

www.myspace.com/letsgetit

Live Video: A SKYLIT DRIVE in Germany

Here's a live video of A SKYLIT DRIVE performing "Eva The Carrier" and "Those Cannons Could Sink A Ship" from their show in Cologne, Germany; this is the band's first European tour.

Artist Vs Poet EP Announcement; studio video

Artist Vs Poet is excited to announce they will be releasing a 4-track EP this Dececember leading up to their debut full-length release due out March 2010! The EP will be available on iTunes and on their upcoming The Cheap Date Tour with Forever the Sickest Kids, Sing It Loud and My Favorite Highway.

Check out footage of Artist Vs Poet recording their upcoming EP and full-legnth in their Lost Studio Update #2 below!

Tour Video #4: Blessthefall on Atticus Tour

Tour Video #3: Blessthefall on Atticus Tour

blessthefall is currently co-headlining the 2009 Atticus Tour with Finch and supporting acts Let's Get It, Drop Dead Gorgeous, Vanna and Of Mice & Men.

The Morning Light are breaking up?

The last time we heard of The Morning Light, they dropped off the Sing It Loud "Guys Guys Guys" headline tour. In recent news, we heard their lead singer was briefly arrested with a group of protesters. AND NOW, we receive an ominous message from TML bassist, Andrew McDonald which leaves us all thinking that The Morning Light have broken up.

"regarding tml: there was no falling out or dramatic story behind why it's happening. it's just happening haha." - Andy

Video: EVERY AVENUE "Picture Perfect" Album Trailer

New album 'Picture Perfect' by Every Avenue hits stores Nov. 3, 2009!

Music Video: ARTIST VS. POET - "Runaway"

www.myspace.com/artistvspoet

EVERY AVENUE "Picture Picture" Tracklist

EVERY AVENUE's Picture Picture comes out on November 3rd via Fearless Records. Peep the tracklist below:

PICTURE PICTURE Tracklist:
1. For Always, Forever
2. Mindset
3. Tell Me I’m A Wreck
4. Picture Perfect
5. Happy The Hard Way
6. Girl Like That
7. Saying Goodbye
8. Finish What You Started
9. I Forgive You
10. The Story Left Untold
11. Clumsy Little Heart

Blessthefall album trailer; pre-order information.

Fearless Records is excited to announce that blessthefall's upcoming album Witness is now available for pre-order on MerchNow and SmartPunk. There are a total of 5 unique pre-order packages including autographed CDs, t-shirts, posters, custom dogs and more! Check out all the pre-order packages below and pick the perfect one for you. Witness hits stores October 6th.

A SKYLIT DRIVE Music Video Shoot Pics

A SKYLIT DRIVE shot a new music video for Those Cannons Could Sink Ships with director Spence Nicholson. Here are some behind the scene photos of the video shoot, CLICK PHOTO to see larger size. All photographs taken by Gabe Jonathan.

MAYDAY PARADE unveil new album artwork

Anywhere But Here out on October 6th via Atlantic/Fearless Records.

1) Kids in Love
2) Anywhere But Here
3) The Silence
4) Still Breathing
5) Bruised and Scarred
6) If You Can't Live Without Me, Why Aren't You Dead Yet?
7) Save Your Heart
8) Get Up
9) Center of Attention
10) I Swear This Time I Mean It
11) The End

Live Video Performance: EYE ALASKA

Here's a live video performance featuring EYE ALASKA and their new song "American Landslide", from the band's new album Genesis Underground. The video was edited and directed by SHANE COTTLE.

www.myspace.com/eyealaska

Tour Videos: BLESSTHEFALL in South America

Breathe Carolina #43 on Billboard

Breathe Carolina Hello Fascination debuts at #43 on the Billboard Top 200 chart! The Colorado electronica/dance duo sold 10,728 albums in their 1st week!

www.myspace.com/BreatheCarolina

MAYDAY PARADE "Anywhere But Here" Tracklist

Here's the tracklist for Mayday Parade's "Anywhere But Here", out on October 6th via Atlantic/Fearless Records.

1) Kids in Love
2) Anywhere But Here
3) The Silence
4) Still Breathing
5) Bruised and Scarred
6) If You Can't Live Without Me, Why Aren't You Dead Yet?
7) Save Your Heart
8) Get Up
9) Center of Attention
10) I Swear This Time I Mean It
11) The End

Studio Video: EVERY AVENUE

Every Avenue is currently working on their 3rd album titled, "Picture Perfect". The album is set to be released sometime this November.



www.myspace.com/everyavenue

"God Wears Gucci" Single Now on iTunes!

blessthefall's new single, "God Wears Gucci" is now available on iTunes and streaming on their MySpace page! This track is featured on their upcoming album, Witness, in stores and online October 6th.

myspace.com/blessthefall

Every Avenue's "Picture Perfect" Artwork

EVERY AVENUE's new album "Picture Perfect" hits stores this November. Peep the artwork.

MAYDAY PARADE "Anywhere But Here" release date

Mayday Parade have released the title track off their upcoming album Anywhere But Here on their MySpace page! The album is due to hit stores and online October 6th featuring upcoming single "Silence." Listen to a clip of "Silence", myspace.com/maydayparade.

Also, make sure to check them out on their recently announced AP FALL BALL TOUR with co-headliners The Academy Is... and support from Set Your Goals, The Secret Handshake, and You Me At Six.

Blessthefall new album "Witness" tracklist & release date!

Blessthefall is back with a new singer, a new energy and pulverizing new album "Witness", set for release on October 6th, 2009. The Phoenix, AZ quintet has just announced the tracklist for "Witness", as below:



1. 2.0
2. What’s Left Of Me
3. To Hell And Back
4. God Wears Gucci
5. Hey Baby, Here’s That Song You Wanted
6. Witness 7. Last Ones Left
8. Five Ninety
9. We’ll Sleep When We’re Dead
10. Skinwalkers
11. You Deserve Nothing and I Hope You Get Less
12. Stay Still

Their first full-length since the release of their hit album His Last Walk two years ago, Witness was recorded with Michael “Elvis” Baskette and is their first with new frontman Beau Bokan (formerly of Take The Crown). Featuring 12 mind-melting tracks, the album is a blistering return for the band, encompassing the stabbing riffs and stunning melodies their fans have come to expect, coupled with a killer new edge will take blessthefall to the next level.

blessthefall will be heading out on a full tour of South America after wrapping up their current U.S. run with August Burns Red – stay tuned for announcement of their Fall tour plans! The band has just posted their second video from the road on their MySpace page. Check it out, along with a clip of new track “God Wears Gucci”, at www.MySpace.com/blessthefall and more song clips/tour videos coming each Wednesday!

The Word Alive debut #15 on Billboard Heatseekers!

Arizona's THE WORD ALIVE debut "Empires" EP at #15 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart with 1,845 copies sold in the 1st week! The EP was produced by Andrew Wade in Ocala, FL. Catch the THE WORD ALIVE on tour with We Came As Romans and Belle Epoque now! See dates at www.myspace.com/thewordalive!

Music Video: THE MAINE - "Into Your Arms"

The music video was directed by Aaron Platt (Queens of the Stone Age, White Lies) at the Ontario International Airport in Ontario, Canada. “Into Your Arms” is the first single off The Maine’s debut full-length album Can’t Stop Won’t Stop, the deluxe edition of which was released by Fearless Records thru iTunes on July 14th.

A behind the scenes "making of" video can be seen HERE.

Blessthefall posts new song "God Wears Gucci"

www.myspace.com/blessthefall

Behind the Scenes: THE MAINE Music Video

Here's a behind the scenes look at THE MAINE's new music video, "Into Your Arms", shot on location in Toronto, Ontario, CA.

Alesana recording new album

ALESANA are currently recording their new album with Kris Crummett (Dance Gavin Dance, Drop Dead Gorgeous, Kaddisfly) in Portland, OR at Interlace Studios. Tracking drums kicked off on July 8th, so expect a new album in January 2010. Peep the band's new Myspace layout at www.myspace.com/alesana designed by Justin Reich. Watch the interview below where Alesana speaks about their new concept album.

Follow Alesana on Twitter: @alesanamusic

Every Avenue drop off tour due to vocal cord blisters

EVERY AVENUE drop off the last week of their first headlining tour due to lead singer's David Strauchman being diagnosed with vocal nodules which are blisters forming on the vocal cords. Despite dropping off the tour, the band has every intention to play Warped Tour next week. Here's a word from David.

Tour Video: BLESSTHEFALL on tour with ABR

Tour Video: SPARKS THE RESCUE in Europe

A look at Sparks The Rescue on their Euro Tour with The All-American Rejects over Summer 2009. The song in the video is "We Love Like Vampires" from the band's debut album, Eyes To The Sun. Find more music, photos and updates at: www.myspace.com/sparkstherescue

Studio Video #4: THE WORD ALIVE

www.myspace.com/thewordalive

Fearless Records Summer Sampler Free Download!

The 2009 Fearless Records Summer Sampler is finally here and you can download it all for FREE on the Fearless Records Myspace. The 7-song sampler also includes unreleased songs by Breathe Carolina, The Word Alive and Lets Get it. Check out the full track listing and cover art below and download your copy TODAY!

The Fearless Records Myspace has also suited up for the kick-off of the 2009 Vans Warped Tour! The new Fearless Myspace will be your one-stop shop for everything Warped including exclusive video content, updated photos and exclusive giveaways for Myspace friends ONLY.

So if you're not yet a Fearless Myspace friend, add us today to stay updated with Warped Tour all summer long and make sure you check back daily!



Track Listing
1. Sparks The Rescue - "Autumn"
2. Breathe Carolina - "Welcome To Savannah"*
3. The Word Alive - "Quit While You're Ahead"*
4. Artist Vs Poet - "Assurance Closure"
5. Eye Alaska - "Walk Like A Gentleman"
6. A Skylit Drive - "Those Cannons Could Sink A Ship"
7. Lets Get It - "Do Not Disturb"*

(*Previously unreleased)

Breathe Carolina "Hello Fascination" tracklist

BREATHE CAROLINA release their new full-length album "Hello Fascination" on Fearless Records on August 18th!

HELLO FASCINATION Tracklist:
1) Hello Fascination
2) I'm the Type of Person to Take Things Personal
3) Take Me to Infinity
4) Dressed Up to Undress
5) I.D.G.A.F.
6) Welcome to Savannah
7) I Have to Go Return Some Video Tapes
8) The Dressing Room
9) Tripped and Fell in Portland
10) Can I Take You Home?
11) My Obsession
12) Velvet
13) Rescue

A Skylit Drive "Eva the Carrier" free download!

Download "Eva the Carrier" from A SKYLIT DRIVE's new album, Adelphia, at www.purevolume.com/askylitdrive

Live Video: A SKYLIT DRIVE (Acoustic)

How does a post-hardcore/screamo band do an acoustic performance? Hmm... here's how. Ugh, I like this band but probably not the best move.

Video Update: MOTIONLESS IN WHITE

Here's a video update from Fearless Records sextet MOTIONLESS IN WHITE featuring footage from their new music, Bamboozle live performance, and band antics.

A Skylit Drive "Adelphia" album review.

Lodi, California six-piece, A Skylit Drive, releases their 2nd full-length and debut album for Fearless Records, Adelphia, on June 9th. The album was recorded in the February in Seattle, Washington at Johnny Cab Studios with renown producer, Casey Bates (Chiodos, Pierce The Veil, Forgive Durden). In our video interview with guitarists Nick Miller and Joey Wilson, they stated that the album is centered around a fictitious town in Alaska named "Adelphia" which is a hotbed for scientific experiments and lots of weird things. Haha, sounds very X-Files like.

Singer Michael Jagmin stated that, "The songs are a collaboration of stories telling of the happenings within the boundaries of Adelphia. It's all different ways of explaining how wrong the city and its ways are, and how these two people are doing everything in their power to escape. All the songs are rooted back to what it would be like to defy everything and get away from it all."

At first listen, the album kicks off with the signature guitar riffs of Nick and Joey which we like to call "galactic/space rock"; then the throaty growls of Brian command the listener's ear. The first track, "Prelude To A Dream", ushers us into the mysterious yet frightening small town of Adelphia. This track is instrumentally and vocally reminiscent of Wires and the Concept of Breathing; meshing Brian's growls and Jag's soprano vocals. After the first track, beginning with "Those Cannons Could Sink A Ship", Jag's vocals become the centerpiece of the record. The screaming vocals and growls from ASD's She Watched the Sky debut EP are not as present with this album; with each record after the EP the growls have decreased which act as a negative for the band. Adelphia features more of keyboardist Kyle Simmons which is a plus; the most notable piano melodies are heard in "Running With The Light" and "I Swear This Place Is Haunted". Drummer Cory LaQuay has a few standout drum numbers, our favorite certainly is in, "The Boy Without A Demon", where Cory puts his entire drum kit to good use. Lead off single and best track off the record in our opinion is definitely, "Eva The Carrier"; it's classic ASD, growls in all the right places with all their brutality, tenor-toned clean vocals, raging guitars and drumming; high adrenaline mosh pit song til it drops off at 2:15-2:40 but then it picks back up!

Adelphia is without a doubt the best A Skylit Drive album instrumentally. Guitarists, Nick Miller and Joey Wilson have musically matured and it's definitely noticeable when you hear songs like, "It's Not Ironic It's Obvious". If you ask me, Jag's older band Odd Project, musically handled his high vocals a lot better, taken a listen here, myspace.com/oddproject. ASD's best album to date continues to be She Watched the Sky and Wires and the Concept of Breathing was a good introduction to the change in vocal range with Michael Jagmin; but Adelphia fails to up the notch vocally.

Adelphia gets a thumbs up for album concept, longer songs, instrumentals, and Brian's growls (can't really tell where it's Cory). This writer is a fan of A Skylit Drive and despite what I've written will pick up the album. Buy Adelphia on Tuesday, June 9th via iTunes, SmartPunk, Hot Topic, and wherever else we have failed to mention.

ADELPHIA Track List:
1. Prelude To A Dream
2. Those Cannons Could Sink A Ship
3. Heaven
4. I Swear This Place Is Haunted
5. Eva The Carrier
6. Worlds End In Whispers, Not Bangs
7. The Boy Without A Demon
8. Thank God It's Cloudy Because I'm Allergic To The Sunlight
9. Air The Enlightenment
10. The Children Of Adelphia
11. Running With The Light
12. It's Not Ironic, It's Obvious
13. See you Around

Music Video: MOTIONLESS IN WHITE - "Ghosts in a Mirror"

BAND MYSPACE: www.myspace.com/motionlessinwhite

NEW TOUR: We Came As Romans & The Word Alive

Newly signed hardcore bands WE CAME AS ROMANS (Equal Vision) and THE WORD ALIVE (Fearless) will be co-headlining the "Dreams and Empires Tour" with unsigned band BELLE EPOQUE. The tour kicks off at the end of July! Dates listed below poster.


Jul 24 2009 @ The Bridge - Longview, Texas
Jul 25 2009 @ Art Ambush - Waco, Texas
Jul 27 2009 @ The High Ground - Metairie, Louisiana
Jul 28 2009 @ The Pit - Jacksonville, Florida
Jul 29 2009 @ The Pit - West Palm Beach, Florida
Jul 30 2009 @ Island Oasis - Winter Park, Florida
Jul 31 2009 @ The Refuge - Macon, Georgia
Aug 1 2009 @ The Soapbox - Wilmington, North Carolina
Aug 2 2009 @ The Canal Club - Richmond, Virginia
Aug 4 2009 @ St Christophers - Linthicum, Maryland
Aug 5 2009 @ Hangar 84 - Vineland, New Jersey
Aug 6 2009 @ Championship - Lemoyne, Pennsylvania
Aug 7 2009 @ Aquifer Music Venue - Clinton, New Jersey
Aug 8 2009 @ The Loft - Poughkeepsie, New York
Aug 9 2009 @ Rocko’s - Manchester, New Hampshire
Aug 10 2009 @ Westcott Theatre - Syracuse, New York
Aug 12 2009 @ Peabody’s - Cleveland, Ohio
Aug 13 2009 @ Frankies - Toledo, Ohio
Aug 14 2009 @ The Korova - Morris, Illinois
Aug 15 2009 @ The Attic Club - Dayton, Ohio

LET'S GET IT signs to Fearless Records!

Ohio's electro-pop rock band LET'S GET IT has signed to Fearless Records. Here's a statement released from the band:

"YES AHHHHHHHH, so excited!!! First off, this totally goes out to all of you guys! Let’s Get It, this band thing we all created as a bunch of friends in a bedroom, is proud, nervous, and excited to call Fearless Records our new home! This means a lot of great, great things are to come from us, starting with our new rendition of Do Not Disturb (Tell Me How Bad) that will be featured on our debut EP, titled , set for release on August 4th, Digital Spaces EP! We also got this SICK new page design rolling (courtesy of Sons of Nero), a brand new merch store with ALL NEW MERCH (courtesy of MerchNow), really average photography (courtesy of Taylor Foiles photography), and of course, the first listen to Do Not Disturb off of our debut EP (courtesy of LGI and Joey Sturgis @ Foundation Studios)!!!" - Tyler, Joe, Kevin, Taylor, Chris

Studio Video #4: BLESSTHEFALL

Beau Bokan records vocals in this latest studio video from Blessthefall.

Tour Dates: Evergreen Terrace and The Word Alive

EVERGREEN TERRACE goes on short run with The Word Alive, Thick As Blood, and Unholy before their long run with The Acacia Strain on July 17th.

Jul 10 2009 7:00P	Big Daddy’s w/ Thick As Blood, Unholy, The Word Alive.	Tallahassee, Florida
Jul 11 2009 6:00P	Vito’s Pizza w/ Thick As Blood, Unholy, The Word Alive.	Valdosta, Georgia
Jul 13 2009 7:00P	Lucky’s Pub w/ Thick As Blood, Unholy, The Word Alive.	Wilmington, North Carolina
Jul 14 2009 6:00P	Whitesburg Shriners w/ Thick As Blood, Unholy, The Word Alive.	Whitesburg, Kentucky
Jul 15 2009 1:00P	The Irish Center w/ Thick As Blood, Unholy, The Word Alive.	Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Jul 16 2009 6:00P	Fletchers w/ Thick As Blood, Unholy, The Word Alive.	Baltimore, Maryland

A Skylit Drive singer JAG starts new side project

Early Sunday morning at about 2am, A SKYLIT DRIVE lead vocalist Michael "Jag" Jagmin launched the Myspace page for his new solo project, OF AN ERA. Check it out at http://www.myspace.com/ofaneramusic

ENTER SHIKARI U.S. headlining dates in July

Before ENTER SHIKARI tours with August Burns Red and Blessthefall; the UK electronica rock band will be coming early to play a few dates on the East Coast. People, this is definitely a band you want to see live and they don't come to the U.S. too often, so come out to see ENTER SHIKARI!

Jul 2 2009 7:00P	Blender at Gramercy Theatre (headline show)	NEW YORK, New toYork
Jul 3 2009 7:00P	The Loft (headline show)	POUGHKEEPSIE, New York
Jul 5 2009 7:00P	Club Hell (headline show)	PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island
Jul 6 2009 7:00P	Valentines (headline show)	ALBANY, New York
Jul 7 2009 7:00P	School Of Rock (headline show)	HACKENSACK, New Jersey
Jul 8 2009 7:00P	Crocodile Bar (headline show)	ALLENTOWN, Pennsylvania

Studio Video #3: BLESSTHEFALL

Here's studio video #3 from Fearless Records' band, BLESSTHEFALL!

A SKYLIT DRIVE new song on Myspace and iTunes

"Those Cannons Could Sink a Ship" is also now the first song off our upcoming album, Adelphia, to be available for download on iTunes. So if you liked what you heard on their Myspace page then download your copy today.

http://myspace.com/askylitdrive

Side One Dummy presents Warped Tour Compilation 2009

Side One Dummy Records has announced the track list for the double-disc, Warped Tour Compilation 2009. The album will be released JUNE 9th!


Warped Tour Compilation 2009 TRACK LISTING:

DISC 1

1. NOFX • Co Dependence Day
2. FLOGGING MOLLY • Man With No Country
3. BAD RELIGION • New Dark Ages
4. UNDEROATH • We Are The Involuntary
5. A DAY TO REMEMBER • I’m Made Of Wax, Larry, What Are You Made Of?
6. THE BOUNCING SOULS • I Think That The World
7. ALL TIME LOW • Weightless
8. BROADWAY CALLS • Be All You Can’t Be
9. P.O.S. • Optimist (We Are Not For Them)
10. ANARBOR • Let The Games Begin
11. THE MAINE • Girls Do What They Want
12. THEREFORE I AM • Splinters
13. JEFFREE STAR • Prisoner
14. WESTBOUND TRAIN • Come And Get It
15. DEAR AND THE HEADLIGHTS • If Not For My Glasses
16. HIT THE LIGHTS • Stay Out
17. AIDEN • Believe
18. THE FLATLINERS • Eulogy
19. STREETLIGHT MANIFESTO • What A Wicked Gang Are We Below
20. LOVE HATE HERO • America Underwater
21. SING IT LOUD • Come Around
22. ATTACK! ATTACK! • Shred, White And Blue
23. MEG AND DIA • I’m Going Away
24. THE BLACKOUT • STFUppercut
25. MIDDLE FINGER SALUTE • I’m Going All The Way

DISC 2

1. ANTI-FLAG • Sodom, Gomorrah, Washington D.C.
2. CHIODOS • Two Birds Stoned At Once
3. THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA • Sassafras
4. THURSDAY • Friends In The Armed Forces
5. THE ATARIS • All Souls Day
6. 3OH!3 • I’m Not Your Boyfriend Baby
7. SILVERSTEIN • Born Dead
8. LESS THAN JAKE • The State Of Florida
9. THE REVEREND PEYTON’S BIG DAMN BAND • Mama’s Fried Potatoes
10. A SKYLIT DRIVE • Eva The Carrier
11. CIVET • Hell Hath No Fury
12. EVERY AVENUE • Chasing The Night
13. VOODOO GLOWSKULLS • Down For Life
14. POUR HABITS • Institution
15. DANCE GAVIN DANCE • Tree Village
16. I SET MY FRIENDS ON FIRE • But The NUNS Are Watching
17. MADINA LAKE • Welcome To Oblivion
18. THERE FOR TOMORROW • A Little Faster
19. IVORYLINE • We Both Know
20. VANNA • Into Hell’s Mouth We March
21. YOU ME AT SIX • Gossip
22. TAT • Pessimist
23. MURDERLAND • I Created A Monster
24. LEFT ALONE • 3 Bottles Of Wine
25. BREATH CAROLINA • Classified
26. BIG D AND THE KIDS TABLE • Fluent In Stroll

A SKYLIT DRIVE Exclusive First Listen

Get an exclusive first listen of A Skylit Drive's new song "Those Cannons Could Sink a Ship." The song is off their upcoming album, Adelphia, which hits stores June 9th.

To listen to the song, join A Skylit Drive's Mobile Mob by dialing (209) 566-0022. If you've already joined, you can just call in and listen.

"Those Cannons Could Sink a Ship" will be available on iTunes on May 26th. You can also pre-order the full length album now at SmartPunk, MerchNow and InterPunk.