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Sound Supply Is Here

6:06pm today by Matt Zimmerman

Favorite Gentlemen (Harrison, All Get Out), Polyvinyl (Someone Still Loves You, Boris Yeltsin), No Sleep (Into It. Over It.) and plenty of other great labels have teamed up to join in a new music revolution. Sound Supply is offering 10 full length albums from the band’s listed above in addition to Andrew Dost (fun., formerly Anathallo), Colour Revolt and still 4 more for only $15!

Go to the website linked above and watch the video for clips of all the music.

Get Hooked On Sharks

January 25, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman

You can join me in being obsessed with Sharks‘ new single “Arcane Effigies” by downloading it for free at Rolling Stone. The song comes from their new album No Gods due out March 20 on Rise Records.

Alt Press Winter Tours To See

January 25, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman

Alternative Press has named O’Brother/Junius a must-see Winter tour along with The Jealous Sound and Anthony Green/The Dear Hunter.

Speaking of Jealous Sound, don’t forget to check out their new album review to the right!

Vacationer Hits The Road

January 24, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman

Last year’s smash internet sensation Vacationer, which might or might not feature Ken from Person L/The Starting Line, will release a 3-song digital EP next Tuesday, January 31 followed by their debut full length March 20.

See the band on tour this spring. Dates can be found at their website.

Good Old War On The Road

January 21, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman

Good Old War will release their third full length Come Back As Rain March 6. They will support the album on the road with their first headlining tour in nearly two years. See the band’s website for dates and ticket details.

Pre-order the album at Hello Merch.

Sargent House: “Calling All Music Fans”

January 21, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman

Sargent House, management company and label extraordinaire,  has created a forum for trolls their dedicated fan base to discuss music and beyond.

O’Brother Offer Lo

January 19, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman

RCRD LBL is offering a download of O’Brother‘s “Lo” from their debut full length Garden Window. You can order a physical copy of the album through the band’s merch store.

As if you needed more incentive (which you shouldn’t), read their tour-mate Riley’s (of Thrice) perspective on the album on his weekly column.

Matthew Embree Covers Cast Spells

January 19, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman

Matt Embree (of Rx Bandits/Biceratops) recorded a cover of Cast Spells‘ (Dave Davison of Maps & Atlases) “A Badge” which you can stream/download at Soundcloud.

This is my favorite song from the short but superb Bright Works & Baton which you can purchase here.

Delta Spirit Offer Free Music

January 17, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman

As Delta Spirit ready the release of their Self-Titled record March 13, they have decided to offer some of their back catalouge, specifically The 2010 Waits Room EP and their first release I Think I Found It for free at NoiseTrade.

Also catch the band in support of the album this Spring. See dates at their website.

The Panic Division Eternalism Clips

January 16, 2012 by Jason Gordon

The Panic Division’s 4th LP “Eternalism” is Due out February 7th. As many of you know, this is one of  TMTM’s most anticipated records of 2012. For those of you who can’t wait and want a sneak preview, click here where you can hear clips from the entire record on their Amazon page. Fans of their previous efforts will not be disappointed.

Prawn frontman Tony Clark prepares Debut Solo EP

January 14, 2012 by Jason Gordon

Tony Clark, lead singer/guitarist of emo/post-hardcore band Prawn is giving away his debut solo EP for free this weekend at his bandcamp site. I urge you all to check this out. Features guest vocals from Frank Graniero of Moving Mountains. Fans of American Football, Owen, Minus the Bear, Moving Mountains, Appleseed Cast should do yourselves a favor and download this immediately. You will not be disappointed.

O’Brother Release Debut

January 14, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman

After a digital release this past November, O’Brother released their debut full length Garden Window in all formats this past Tuesday. You can purchase a digital copy for only $7.99 at iTunes along with the single, “Machines, Pt.1″ which includes the b-sides “Aurora.”

This was one of 2011′s best albums and bar-none the most punishing, behemoth records I’ve heard in years. It would be a HUGE disservice not to give this band your attention.

The Jealous Sound Album Pre-Order

January 11, 2012 by Dave Giumara

The Jealous Sound have put their new album A Gentle Reminder up for pre-order over at RevHQ. The album comes highly recommended by everyone here at The Music, The Message. Expect a full review soon.

Listen To New Shins Single

January 9, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman

Listen to The Shins new single “Simple Song” at their website where you can also pre-order the forthcoming album Port of Morrow due out this March.

This is the band’s first album since 2007′s Wincing The Night Away.

Above Them Gear Up New Album

January 9, 2012 by Dave Giumara

British punk-rock band Above Them are gearing up to release their sophomore album Are We a Danger To Ourselves?. If you’re a fan of Polar Bear Club, check out their first single ‘Temper Like a Hand Grenade’ here.

O’Brother Unleashes Garden Window

January 5, 2012 by Matt Zimmerman

O’Brother released their behemoth debut full length Garden Window digitally this past November and will finally be available on cd and vinyl this Tuesday, January 10. You can order your copy at the band’s official webstore.

Also catch the band on their co-headlining tour with Junius this spring. See dates at their Facebook linked above or their website.

Eternalism Release Date

December 31, 2011 by Matt Zimmerman

The Panic Division will release their third full length Eternalism February 7 both digitally and physically. You can preview half of the album at Bandcamp now.

Keep checking back for more information on pre-order info.

Deep Sea Diver Launch Site

December 22, 2011 by Matt Zimmerman

Deep Sea Diver has launched a new website with West Coast tour dates for January and a sneak-peek at a recently filmed session where you will be able to preview 4 songs from the band’s upcoming album due out February 2012.

Also, sign up for their mailing list to hear the band’s rendition of “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.”

Yellow Red Sparks New Website

December 22, 2011 by Matt Zimmerman

Yellow Red Sparks launched their brand new website in anticipation of their debut full length due out early 2012.

You can stream 3 new songs from the upcoming record, read lyrics from said songs and sign up for the mailing list to keep up-to-date on all YRS news!

Artists In Aid Benefit Show

December 19, 2011 by Matt Zimmerman

Harley Prechtel-Cortez (of Just An Animal) is putting together a benefit show called “Artists in Aid” which benefits the HHCLA (Homeless Health Care Los Angeles) this Thursday, December 22 at the Grand Star Bar in Los Angeles. It’s free but donations (monetary, blankets, canned goods) are encouraged.