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Posts containing emo
Slingshot Dakota Announces Tour Dates
April 30, 2013 by Dave Giumara
Slingshot Dakota has announced some tour dates supporting the likes of Owen and Allison Weiss. You can check out dates below. Be sure to check out their latest album Dark Hearts over at Bandcamp. Slingshot Dakota w/ Owen: June 17, 2013 – Cleveland, OH @ Beachland Tavern June 18, 2013 … read more.
Genre: emo, emo punkReggie Could Be In Full Effect
March 19, 2013 by Dave Giumara
Reggie and the Full Effect could be back in action with your help. James Dewees has started a Kickstarter for a new album. Pledge now to get a copy of the new album and other incentives as this ends on April 19th.
Genre: emo, experimentalRecommendation: Fort Street
March 7, 2013 by Dave Giumara
This one flew under my radar, so it might have fallen out of yours. Fort Street released a new EP Homesick and Stable through Broken English Records. You can stream the EP below and purchase it here. Recommended for fans of Autopilot Off. Homesick and Stable by Fort Street
Genre: emo, emo punkThe Casket Lottery Debut New Song
September 5, 2012 by Dave Giumara
The Casket Lottery has posted their new song “In The Branches” which you can listen to over at Alarm. The song is taken from their upcoming album No Fear due out November 6th through No Sleep Records. The album will mark the bands first in over ten years.
Genre: emo, indie rock, post-rockTaking Back Sunday Celebrate Tell All Your Friends
August 6, 2012 by Dave Giumara
Taking Back Sunday will hit the road in celebration of the 10-year anniversary of their first release, Tell All Your Friends. The band will play the record in its entirety. Dates for the tour are below and go on sale at 10 AM EST on Friday. OCTOBER 04 – Cleveland, … read more.
Genre: emo, emo punk, pop-punkAbel Album Details and Song Previews
July 20, 2012 by Dave Giumara
Abel’s upcoming album Make It Right will be available on September 18, 2012 through iTunes, Amazon, and all digital retailers. Fans of As Cities Burn, Brand New, Thrice and Manchester Orchestra should not miss this one. Preview 2 songs on their bandcamp page.
Genre: alternative rock, emo
You Blew It! – Grow Up, Dude
April 23, 2012 by Jason Gordon
You Blew It’s TopShelf Records Debut LP caught me by surprise, and is hopefully a record that will not get overlooked. I requested this record merely out of curiosity, without any expectations whatsoever. What I got was a sentimental throwback to late 90s twinkly emo with punk rock aesthetic, slightly … read more.
Similar artists: Algernon Cadwallader, Get Up Kids, Into It. Over It., TransitGenre: emo, emo punk, pop-punk
The Forecast – Everybody Left
April 13, 2012 by Jason Gordon
As car windows start rolling down in time for the change in seasons, The Forecast prepare to unleash their 4th LP, Everybody Left, on April 17th, and the timing couldn’t be better. Funded by a Kickstarter campaign, the band not only reached its goal of raising $8,000 in a short … read more.
Similar artists: Hey Mercedes, Jimmy Eat World, Motion City Soundtrack, The AnniversaryGenre: emo, indie rock, pop-punkThe Forecast Post New Video
April 3, 2012 by Dave Giumara
The Forecast have posted the video for their track “Clear Eyes, Full Heart” here. The song is off their forthcoming album Everybody Left due out April 17, 2012.
Genre: alternative rock, emoHot Water Music Post New Song
March 28, 2012 by Dave Giumara
Hot Water Music are offering a free download of their new song “Drag My Body”, which you can download here. The song is taken from the new album Exister due out on May 15th through Rise Records. .
Genre: emo, emo punk, punkDriver Friendly Pre-Order and Album Release Info
February 24, 2012 by Dave Giumara
Driver Friendly (formerly Driver F) has put up a pre-order for their upcoming album Bury a Dream due out April 24th. Fans of older Taking Back Sunday, The Junior Varsity, and Jimmy Eat World should get on this.
Genre: emo, emo punk, pop rock, pop-punk
The Jealous Sound – A Gentle Reminder
January 25, 2012 by Jason Gordon
Rumors of label changes, scrapped recordings, and shifting personnel have kept fans of the Jealous Sound on edge about the likelihood of another album. Devoted fans found a glimmer of hope when the Got Friends EP dropped in 2008; but subsequent delays put a damper on the prospect of any … read more.
Similar artists: Foo Fighters, Jimmy Eat World, Knapsack, samiamGenre: emo, indie, rockThe 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.
Genre: emo, indie rock, pop rock, post-emofun. Post New Single
December 13, 2011 by Dave Giumara
You can stream the new single from fun. titled “One Foot” below. The song is taken from their upcoming album Some Nights in stores on February 21st. Fun.: One Foot by Fueled By Ramen
Genre: alternative rock, emo, indie popBrendan Rivera Solo Project Details
October 28, 2011 by Dave Giumara
Brooklyn based songwriter Brendan Rivera, also known for his work in Looking Glass Wars, is gearing up to release his follow up solo record to 2009s Body of Land. The new Record is called No Ocean In Ireland and is due out in January 2012. The album is full of … read more.
Genre: alternative rock, emo, post-emo, rockThe Jealous Sound Post New Song
October 25, 2011 by Dave Giumara
The Jealous Sound has posted a new song titled “Your Eyes Were Shining” for streaming. The song is taken from their upcoming album A Gentle Reminder due out early 2012. You can listen to the song below. Your Eyes Were Shining by The Jealous Sound
Genre: alternative rock, emo, indie rockSee Never Shout Never and the Plain White T’s in NYC
October 5, 2011 by Dave Giumara
Thanks to our friends at Bowery Presents, we have two pairs of tickets to the upcoming New York City stop of the Never Shout Never with Plain White T’s, Fake Problems, and more on October 21st. To enter, send an e-mail with your full name to NSNPWT1021@gmail.com. That’s all! If … read more.
Genre: emo, pop, pop-punkSaves The Day and Bayside Promo Video
September 22, 2011 by Dave Giumara
Bayside and Saves the Day have made a promo video in honor of their upcoming co-headlining tour which you can watch here. The tour featured support from I Am The Avalanche and Transit. You can find the dates for the tour here.
Genre: emo, emo punk, pop-punkLydia Have a New Release Coming Soon
September 22, 2011 by Dave Giumara
Lydia have announced an October 4 release date for upcoming new release, Paint It Golden. The album was recorded this past summer with producer Matt Malpass (Copeland, All Get Out).
Genre: emo, pop, pop rockHopeless and Sub City Reach Milestone
August 29, 2011 by Dave Giumara
Congratulations to Hopeless & Sub City Records for raising over $2 million for 50-plus charities. The company raises funds by giving 5% — 2.5% from artist royalties and 2.5% from the label — of the revenue collected from the suggested list price of albums released on Sub City. Artists that … read more.
Genre: emo, emo punk, pop-punk, punk