Pittsburgh, PA's Anti-Flag have teamed up with Atticus clothing to organize a clothing drive for Project Emmaus in the London and Colchester area. The drive coincides with two shows that the band will be playing on the 18th and 19th. The clothing drive will benefit homeless people in the area, and there will be stands set up at each show for attendees to donate clean clothing.
Everyone who donates will get a download card for three acoustic Anti-Flag songs. Says Chris No. 2:
Anytime we can actually give back to the city and community we're playing, it is huge for us. It's not up to one song or one band to have an impact on this world. We will be in Colchester and London for one day, and the people coming to the shows live there and it is their towns, their scene. Were just providing an opportunity to impact some people who live nearby who are less fortunate. Bring an article of clothing to the shows, your donation will be greatly appreciated. Atticus UK who we have met on various occasions were amazing enough to help out as by donating clothing to Project Emmaus, who have a local shelters in both Colchester and the greater London area. So if you're coming to the show in Colchester or the Kerrang show in London at ULU, please bring an article of clothing for the Project Emmaus Shelter. The show will be a tremendous amount of fun and tremendous show of humanity, we are greatly looking forward to it.
The band is busy touring supporting this year's release, The Bright Lights of America.
Below is the tracklisting of the available download.
1) Tar and Sagebrush (alternative version)
2) This Song Will Not Be Used For Political Gain... Even After We're Dead (previously unreleased)
3) Tanzania (rare song)
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Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
New Franz Ferdinand streaming online
Franz Ferdinand have released their new song "Lucid Dreams" on their official site. According to NME, this song will not be a single, but may appear on the new album (which has been slated for release next January). It is also featured on Madden '09, which came out today.
But listen to it now, because it will only be available for a limited amount of time!
But listen to it now, because it will only be available for a limited amount of time!
Friday, August 8, 2008
The Matches find a new bassist
Our New Bassist
We have a bassist. His name is Dylan Rowe. For a proper introduction, he stood on guitar cab casters while I filmed him spinning 360 degrees, arms outstretched. My camera is in the trunk, so for the time being, please let the mental image suffice. He was wearing a black and red striped shirt. It was 72 degrees outside. His Fender p-bass is 17 years older than him. We met him 5 years ago in Nashville where he's from. He's back there now, gathering all that he will need to live on tour for the next 6 months. We think he rules. You will too.
Shawn
the Matches
Myspace Blog
We have a bassist. His name is Dylan Rowe. For a proper introduction, he stood on guitar cab casters while I filmed him spinning 360 degrees, arms outstretched. My camera is in the trunk, so for the time being, please let the mental image suffice. He was wearing a black and red striped shirt. It was 72 degrees outside. His Fender p-bass is 17 years older than him. We met him 5 years ago in Nashville where he's from. He's back there now, gathering all that he will need to live on tour for the next 6 months. We think he rules. You will too.
Shawn
the Matches
Myspace Blog
The Swellers will write you a personalized song! Like Say Anything
Hey guys,
Max from Say Anything is doing this thing where he'll write you a personalized song about a problem you're facing. You send him 2 paragraphs detailing your predicament, pay him $150, and you get your very own acoustic song.
We like this idea, so we're copying it. Except we're not promising that it'll be any good, so we'll do it for free. Send us a 2 paragraph explanation about a problem you're facing and we'll pick a bunch and get them out within the week.
We don't mean this as disrespect toward Max and Say Anything.. those dudes rule. We're just bored and don't mind staying poor from our music. At least for now.
Oh and we'll try to make it sound like Say Anything, too. So you don't feel ripped off.**
-Nick and The Swellers
**EDIT: The majority of the songs we create probably won't sound like Say Anything. Unless you want us to really try.
myspace blog
Max from Say Anything is doing this thing where he'll write you a personalized song about a problem you're facing. You send him 2 paragraphs detailing your predicament, pay him $150, and you get your very own acoustic song.
We like this idea, so we're copying it. Except we're not promising that it'll be any good, so we'll do it for free. Send us a 2 paragraph explanation about a problem you're facing and we'll pick a bunch and get them out within the week.
We don't mean this as disrespect toward Max and Say Anything.. those dudes rule. We're just bored and don't mind staying poor from our music. At least for now.
Oh and we'll try to make it sound like Say Anything, too. So you don't feel ripped off.**
-Nick and The Swellers
**EDIT: The majority of the songs we create probably won't sound like Say Anything. Unless you want us to really try.
myspace blog
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Escape the Fate drama continues
On Monday, former lead singer of Escape the Fate Ronnie Radke was sentenced to 4 years in prison after a 2006 fight resulting in the death of 18 year-old Michael Cook.
Yesterday Radke posted 3 blogs, one to his fans, one to the victim's family, and one to Escape the Fate bassist Max Green.
Today Max Green has posted a blog in response to Radke's comments, which can be seen here.
Yesterday Radke posted 3 blogs, one to his fans, one to the victim's family, and one to Escape the Fate bassist Max Green.
Today Max Green has posted a blog in response to Radke's comments, which can be seen here.
Lil Jon free from TVT Records
I AM FINALLY FREE FROM TVT!!!!!!!
Current mood: crunk
Category: FREEE!!!! News and Politics
YES LADIES AND GENTLEMAN I AM FINALLY FREE FROM TVT. IT HAS BEEN GOOD AND BAD THERE AND I AM HAPPY IT IS ALL OVER. I AM READY FOR A NEW START!! I AM READY TO GET BACK TO WORK AND GIVE YALL SOME NEW MUSIC AND FINALLY GET THIS CRUNK ROCK ALBUM OUT!! PEACE N LOVE!! YEAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!
Myspace blog
Current mood: crunk
Category: FREEE!!!! News and Politics
YES LADIES AND GENTLEMAN I AM FINALLY FREE FROM TVT. IT HAS BEEN GOOD AND BAD THERE AND I AM HAPPY IT IS ALL OVER. I AM READY FOR A NEW START!! I AM READY TO GET BACK TO WORK AND GIVE YALL SOME NEW MUSIC AND FINALLY GET THIS CRUNK ROCK ALBUM OUT!! PEACE N LOVE!! YEAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!
Myspace blog
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Weezer, Angels and Airwaves, and Tokyo Police Club tourdates
Weezer has announced that they are going on tour with Angels and Airwaves, with Tokyo Police Club opening.
Sep 23 Boston, MA Tsongas Arena
Sep 24 New York, NY Madison Square Garden
Sep 26 Atlantic City, NJ Borgata Casino
Sep 27 Philadelphia, PA Susquehanna Center
Sep 29 Detroit, MI The Palace of Auburn Hills
Sep 30 Toronto, ON Air Canada Center
Oct 2 Chicago, IL All State Arena
Oct 3 St. Paul, MN Xcel Arena
Oct 5 Denver, CO Broomfield
Oct 7 Salt Lake City, UT E Center
Oct 9 Portland OR Memorial Coliseum
Oct 10 Vancouver, BC GM Place
Oct 11 Seattle, WA Key Arena
Oct 13 San Jose, CA Events Center
Oct 14 Los Angeles, CA The Forum
Oct 17 San Diego, CA Cox Arena
Oct 18 Phoenix, AZ Arizona State Fair
Oct 20 Austin, TX Frank Erwin Center
Oct 21 Dallas, TX Nokia Theater
Oct 23 Houston, TX Reliant Arena
Oct 25 Atlanta, GA Gwinnett Arena
Sep 23 Boston, MA Tsongas Arena
Sep 24 New York, NY Madison Square Garden
Sep 26 Atlantic City, NJ Borgata Casino
Sep 27 Philadelphia, PA Susquehanna Center
Sep 29 Detroit, MI The Palace of Auburn Hills
Sep 30 Toronto, ON Air Canada Center
Oct 2 Chicago, IL All State Arena
Oct 3 St. Paul, MN Xcel Arena
Oct 5 Denver, CO Broomfield
Oct 7 Salt Lake City, UT E Center
Oct 9 Portland OR Memorial Coliseum
Oct 10 Vancouver, BC GM Place
Oct 11 Seattle, WA Key Arena
Oct 13 San Jose, CA Events Center
Oct 14 Los Angeles, CA The Forum
Oct 17 San Diego, CA Cox Arena
Oct 18 Phoenix, AZ Arizona State Fair
Oct 20 Austin, TX Frank Erwin Center
Oct 21 Dallas, TX Nokia Theater
Oct 23 Houston, TX Reliant Arena
Oct 25 Atlanta, GA Gwinnett Arena
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