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Albums in Stores Today: 2/9/2010

Jason Tate — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:55:55 GMT

Here are the albums in stores today. I think you should grab the new Fair album for $7.99.

ABSOLUTExclusive: Four Year Strong

Jason Tate — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:12:36 GMT

Four Year Strong's new song "Wasting Time (Eternal Summer)" can be streamed, exclusively, right here on AP.net. You can either stream the tune in the replies or right here on the homepage (right side of the screen). Like what you hear? Grab it on iTunes. The band's new album comes out March 9th.

Kreator Signs with Nuclear Blast

Alex DiVincenzo — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:00:30 GMT

Nuclear Blast Records have signed German thrashers Kreator.

VersaEmerge Studio Update

Mike Kraft — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:51:07 GMT

VersaEmerge posted another studio update where they perform a new song. Check it out in the replies.

Submitted by funlikeme

The Rumor Mill: Cap'n Jazz and Owls Reuniting?

Mike Kraft — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:49:10 GMT

Possible Cap'n Jazz and Owls reunion?

Submitted by jrtbighurt

Chew Lips Music Videos

Lueda Alia — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:43:16 GMT

Head to the replies to check out Chew Lips' music videos for "Seven" and "Play Together" from their debut album Unicorn.

Balance and Composure/Tigers Jaw Split Announced

Alex DiVincenzo — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:40:48 GMT

Balance and Composure and Tigers Jaw will release a split on May 11th. Tracklisting and other details in the replies.

Staff Reviews (02/09/10)

Jeremy Aaron — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:13:06 GMT

Take it easy on me.

Staff ReviewsPriestess - Prior to the Fire (Jeremy Aaron)
Fair - Disappearing World (Drew Beringer)
Surfer Blood - Astro Coast (Jeremy Aaron)

MiniBoone Interview

Mike Kraft — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:11:22 GMT

The Village Voice has posted a thorough interview with MiniBoone, and is offering up a free download of the band's single, "Devil In Your Eyes."

That's Not The Way To Stave Off Death

Steve Henderson — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:00:57 GMT

Myspace is adding audio ads to its music streams, effectively making its one decent feature unappealing to use.

Vote For Music For All Ages

Keagan Ilvonen — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:56:00 GMT

Head over to Pepsi's Refresh project and vote for the All-ages Movement. This is a non-profit network of all ages venues and youth music. The top ten organizations win $50K to go towards their cause. A video can be seen in the replies.

Happy Birthday AJ and Jeremy.

Keagan Ilvonen — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:35:51 GMT

Today is AJ Perdomo of The Dangerous Summer and Jeremy Davis of Paramore's birthday.

Timber Timbre Back On The Road

Lueda Alia — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:13:39 GMT

Timber Timbre will be touring this spring with The Low Anthem and Broken Social Scene. Dates can be seen in the replies.

Go Watch J�nsi

Lueda Alia — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:02:56 GMT

Head over to Stereogum to watch J�nsi's (Sigur R�s) new video for "Go Do."

A Sunny Day In Glasgow Video

Lueda Alia — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:53:41 GMT

Watch A Sunny Day In Glasgow's "So Bloody, So Tight" video in the replies.

Jamie Lidell To Release Compass

Lueda Alia — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:46:41 GMT

Jamie Lidell's upcoming album Compass will be released on May 18th via Warp. The album will feature various guests (Feist, Beck and Nikka Costa among others) as well as a production by Grizzly Bear's Chris Taylor. Stream the self-titled track over at Pitchfork.

Ghostkeeper Tour Dates

Lueda Alia — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:04:48 GMT

Ghostkeeper will kick off a Canadian tour in support of their upcoming self-titled album Ghostkeeper which will be released on March 9th via Flemish Eye. Check the dates in the replies.

Worker Bee Have No Dreams

Lueda Alia — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:55:52 GMT

Head over here to download a free track titled "No Dreams" from Worker Bee's self-released album Tangler.

Mako Sica's Dual Horizon

Lueda Alia — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:47:27 GMT

Mako Sica's Dual Horizon LP will be available on February 16th. Download the track "I'Itoi" and pre-order the LP on Insound or La Soci�t� Exp�ditionnaire.

Golden Ages Will Be Cool

Lueda Alia — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:39:05 GMT

Golden Ages are giving away their two singles "Everything Will Be Alright" and "Be Cool" from their upcoming album Tradition which is slated for a spring release.

Strand Of Oaks In The US

Lueda Alia — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:30:22 GMT

Strand Of Oaks will kick off his US tour next week with White Pines; dates can be seen in the replies. Make sure to also download the tracks "Two Kids" and "End In Flames" from his latest album Leave Ruin.

Rx Bandits Must Love NYC

Keagan Ilvonen — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:09:21 GMT

The Rx Bandits are going to play The Resignation, And The Battle Begun... and Mandala in their entirety over three nights. Dates can be seen in the replies.

MGMT Sets Release Date

Keagan Ilvonen — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:22:45 GMT

MGMT's new record Congratulations will be released on April 13th.

New Coheed & Cambria Song

Keagan Ilvonen — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:03:35 GMT

Listen to the new Coheed & Cambria song "The Broken" here. You can buy the track on iTunes as well.

Edit: And what could all of these be?

Mark Hoppus is a Machine

Alex DiVincenzo — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:20:05 GMT

A video of Mark Hoppus recording a song for his new project, 10HRSattheMACHINE, can be seen in the replies.

The Max Bemis Song Shop Re-Opens

Keagan Ilvonen — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:00:44 GMT

Max Bemis has re-opened his song shop.

Fair Record Streaming

Steve Henderson — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:46:31 GMT

Fair's new album, Disappearing World, is streaming online.

Ace Knows How To Make A Mess Of The News Queue

Keagan Ilvonen — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:27:45 GMT

Ace Enders is recording a new I Can Make a Mess Like Nobody's Business record.

Coheed Countdown Dwindling

Garett Press — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:20:02 GMT

The countdown timer on Coheed and Cambria's website ends at midnight tonight, with multiple sources hinting at the release of their new single "The Broken".

The Swellers Take Action

Alex DiVincenzo — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:06:21 GMT

The Swellers posted an acoustic version of "Feet First", their contribution to this year's Take Action compilation, on myspace.

Featured Stream: Hot Chip

Lueda Alia — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:24:13 GMT

Hot Chip are without a doubt one of the best electropop bands around today, and we are proud to bring you their new album, One Life Stand, which hits stores tomorrow. Head over to their AP.net profile to stream the album in its entirety and let us know your thoughts in the replies. If you like what you hear (kind of impossible not to), please make sure to purchase it.

Stripped Passion Pit

Keagan Ilvonen — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:23:52 GMT

Watch Michael Angelakos (Passion Pit) perform a stripped down solo set for last.fm's Discover Sessions in the replies.

Madina Lake Playing Benefit for Darfur

Jamie Pham — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:27:30 GMT

Madina Lake will be playing the Rock N Raise benefit for Darfur this Sunday February 14th with The Blisters, Big Science, and Brendan Kelly of The Lawrence Arms. Tickets can be purcahsed here.

Tasty Motion City Treat

Keagan Ilvonen — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:23:59 GMT

Head to the replies to see Motion City Soundtrack recording a "C-Side" titled "Tasty Treat".

Submitted by BigAl

New Rocket Summer Interview

Jason Tate — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:20:26 GMT

Check out a new interview with Rocket Summer here.

New Motions and Miles Song and EP

Jamie Pham — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:10:48 GMT

Motions and Miles (ex In:Aviate) just released a new song, �Every Day Between the Facts and Faith� on their myspace. Their debut EP, Grace, can be purchased for $3.96 on iTunes.

Flying Lotus Drops New Album

Keagan Ilvonen — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:58:58 GMT

Flying Lotus will release Cosmogramma on May 4th. The album will feature guest spots from Erykah Badu and Thom Yorke as well. Artwork and track listing can be seen in the replies.

This Will Be Interesting

Keagan Ilvonen — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:18:36 GMT

Pete Wentz (Fall Out Boy) and Craig Owens (ex-Chiodos) will unveil their new project later this month and they will be signed to Decaydance.

Soil Empty Soul

Alex DiVincenzo — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:40:42 GMT

Soil and Smile Empty Soul will be touring together. Dates can be found in the replies.

Come and Get Music

Adam Pfleider — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:36:08 GMT

ComeandLive! Records has relaunched its site which includes 5 album downloads, including the Sons of God's debut EP The Genesis Prologue.

All Time Low Shed Light on New Single

Joe DeAndrea — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:36:02 GMT

All Time Low's next single will be "Lost in Stereo."

Submitted by bigproof

Jimmie Deeghan Posts Clip Of Song From EP

Rohan Kohli — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:26:10 GMT

Jimmie Deeghan (Every Avenue) has posted a clip of "Maybe It's Love," the first track off his EP Pretty Miserable; head to the replies to check it out. The EP will be released digitally on February 23rd.

Chiodos New Front Man Revealed?

Keagan Ilvonen — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:47:42 GMT

According to SupJustin, Brandon Bolmer of Yesterdays Rising is the new singer of Chiodos.

The Audition Post New Single

Blake Solomon — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:51:21 GMT

The Audition have posted "You Ruined This" on myspace.

Pneuma Repressing

Blake Solomon — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:50:13 GMT

Moving Mountains' Pneuma is going to be repressed on vinyl by Count Your Lucky Stars records.

Submitted by GMRghost

New Recover Song

Blake Solomon — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:48:51 GMT

Recover have posted a new song called "No Big Deal" on myspace.

Vampire Rancid

Steve Henderson — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:42:18 GMT

Listen to Vampire Weekend covering Rancid's "Ruby Soho" right here.

Alkaline Trio Post New Video

Jason Tate — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:11:20 GMT

Alkaline Trio get back to basics: drug references! bar chords! black jeans! -- all in the video for "This Addiction." Check the replies.

Adam Young Of Owl City's 10 Favorite Songs

Rohan Kohli — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:19:46 GMT

Adam Young of Owl City has posted his ten favorite songs on AOL Radio.

Learn to Drum from Aaron Gillespie

Alex DiVincenzo — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:04:07 GMT

Aaron Gillespie (Underoath / The Almost) is going to be taking applications for drum lessons.

Odd Blood Dirt Cheap

Keagan Ilvonen — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:54:52 GMT

Yeasayer's new album Odd Blood is on sale for 3.99 on Amazon MP3.

North American Volcom Tour 2010

Keagan Ilvonen — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:30:18 GMT

Mastodon, Between The Buried and Me, Baroness and Valient Thorr are hitting the road this spring. Dates can be seen in the replies.

Submitted by anthonydarko

Pete Backpedals?

Steve Henderson — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:28:21 GMT

Looks like Pete Wentz might be backpedaling a bit on saying Fall Out Boy is done.

Staff Reviews (2/08/10)

Gregory Robson — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:21:45 GMT

Time, love, it's only a change of time.

Staff Reviews Allison Moorer - Crows (Gregory Robson)
Daphne Willis - What to Say (Gregory Robson)
Never Shout Never - What Is Love? (Drew Beringer)

New Josh Ritter Makes The World Better

Keagan Ilvonen — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:28:19 GMT

Josh Ritter's new album is entitled So Runs The World Away and will be released May 4th. You can also download a new song for free.

Jeremy Works on New Songs

Steve Henderson — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:57:22 GMT

Watch Jeremy Larson playing a new demo on the organ.

Stacy Dupree, Jeremy Larson, and Darren King's Silver Spring

Steve Henderson — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:54:14 GMT

Watch Stacy Dupree (Eisley), Jeremy Larson, and Darren King (MUTEMATH) perform their rendition of Fleetwood Mac's "Silver Spring" here.

Hip-Hop Music Round-Up (02/07/10)

Lueda Alia — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:35:37 GMT

Check out this week's hip-hop roundup in the replies.

Stream Farewell Continental Songs

Jamie Pham — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:23:12 GMT

You can stream a couple Farewell Continental (Justin from Motion City Soundtrack's side band) songs here.

Random Interview - The Wiley One

Jamie Pham — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:18:06 GMT

Today's interview from the random questionnaire offered to any and all bands comes from The Wiley One. You can read the interview here.

Saints Win

Blake Solomon — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:52:14 GMT

Congratulations to the New Orleans Saints, who won Super Bowl XLIV against the Indianapolis Colts this evening. You can chat about the game in our thriving Sports Forum.

Happy Birthday David

Alex DiVincenzo — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 22:05:19 GMT

Happy 24th Birthday to Fireworks vocalist David Mackinder.

Set Your Goals are Buzzworthy

Keagan Ilvonen — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:55:44 GMT

MTV seems to think Set Your Goals are buzzworthy.

Streaming HIM

Keagan Ilvonen — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 17:52:42 GMT

HIM's new album, Screamworks: Love in Theory and Practice, is streaming on their myspace.

Staff Reviews (02/07/09)

Jeremy Aaron — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 15:48:42 GMT

Will nature make a man of me yet?

Staff ReviewsPhantogram - Eyelid Movies (Jeremy Aaron)
Glossary - Feral Fire (Jeremy Aaron)

Self Promotion Spotlight: Washington Square Park

Deborah Remus — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 15:43:45 GMT

Browsing through the Self Promotion forum, I discovered Washington Square Park, a pop-punk band from New Jersey. Want to be featured in the Self Promotion Spotlight? It's easy, just sign up for an AP account, post in the forum and leave the rest to us. Head to the replies to learn more about the band.

What Was In Our Mailbox?

Linda Ferreira — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 09:39:10 GMT

Looking for some new music? Head to the replies to see what was submitted to AP.net recently. Your new favorite band could be just a click away.

Staff Recommendations (02/07/10)

Alex DiVincenzo — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 05:32:28 GMT

The key to self liberation is the abstinence from the destructive escapism of intoxication.

Staff RecommendationsAlex: I've got a way with words and it's the cause of all my problems.
Paul: Jenny Wilson and Local Natives
Blake: Airplanes and Eagle Scout
Adam: Who Dat!
Keagan: Joanna Newsom - "Good Intentions Paving Company" and Someone buy me a ticket please!
Steve: Cedar Avenue and Northstar.

Small Band Round Up (02/06/10)

Jamie Pham — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 01:48:02 GMT

Head to the replies to check out this weekend's Small Band Round Up.

Electronic Music Round-Up (02/06/10)

Paul Tao — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 01:00:52 GMT

Head to the replies to read this week's Electronic Music Round-Up

New Album From By A Thread

Deborah Remus — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:25:49 GMT

By A Thread will release a self-titled album on Revelation Records this year.

Submitted by trebmal

Alexisonfire Re-Recording

Deborah Remus — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:11:55 GMT

It seems that Alexisonfire are re-recording some of their older songs.

Saddest Landscape Post New Song

Alex DiVincenzo — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 20:59:09 GMT

The Saddest Landscape posted "So Lightly Thrown", the song from their recent split with Trophy Scars, on myspace. The release is now available on iTunes.

Canadian Music Round-Up (02/06/10)

Deborah Remus — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 20:00:14 GMT

Head to the replies to read this week's Canadian Music Round-Up.

Staff Reviews (02/06/10)

Jeremy Aaron — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 19:14:51 GMT

I look myself in the eye. There's no one there.

Staff ReviewsThe Soft Pack - The Soft Pack (Jeremy Aaron)
Luke Franks of the Federalists - The Way We Ran (Gregory Robson)

Welcome, Keagan

Blake Solomon — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:36:52 GMT

Everyone come in here and give a big, AP.net welcome to our newest staff member: Keagan Ilvonen. He'll be helping out the wonderful Linda with review organization, while also doing some news posting, server maintenance, and coffee getting. After he passes the mandatory psychotherapy exam this Wednesday, we will truly welcome him into our herd. Wish him luck.

The Audition are Buzzworthy

Blake Solomon — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:30:17 GMT

MTV thinks The Audition are Buzzworthy.

Them Crooked Summer Recordings

Blake Solomon — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:29:15 GMT

Them Crooked Vultures will start recording their second record this summer.

Submitted by EvilZeppelin

Poor Wayne

Blake Solomon — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:26:42 GMT

Lil Wayne's Rebirth is on track to sell around 150K copies in its first week. For some perspective: 2008's Tha Carter III sold one million copies in its first week.

Submitted by WhoSaidThat?

New Sevendust Song

Blake Solomon — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:23:15 GMT

Sevendust has posted a new song called "Forever Dead" from their upcoming Cold Day Memory on myspace.

Submitted by krohny101

The Lows Post Album for Free

Blake Solomon — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:21:53 GMT

The Lows have posted their new full length In Waves online for free download right here.

Submitted by BrianBellitto

Say Anything on American Idol

Blake Solomon — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:20:36 GMT

Say Anything's song "Hate Everyone" was recently used in an episode of American Idol. Take a look in the replies.

Submitted by BigAl

Two Duprees Marry. Erm, Not to Each Other

Blake Solomon — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:18:58 GMT

Weston Dupree and Chauntelle Dupree, of Eisley, were married to their respective spouses recently in a double ceremony.

Submitted by shorecallssea

New AvA Song Clip

Blake Solomon — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:16:32 GMT

A new Angels & Airwaves song clip can be heard in the replies.

Submitted by ghsNICK!

Metal and Hardcore Round-Up (02/06/10)

Alex DiVincenzo — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 17:47:46 GMT

This week's metal and hardcore round-up can be found in the replies.

Studio Production Time Available

Mike Kraft — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 16:01:30 GMT

Producer/engineer, Dave Dominguez (Weezer, Papa Roach, Lucky Boys Confusion), has some time available for production. If you or your band is interested you can email him here.

UK Music Round-Up (02/06/10)

Deborah Remus — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 15:11:10 GMT

Head to the replies to read this week's UK Music Round-Up.

Review Round-Up (02/06/10)

Deborah Remus — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 14:44:13 GMT

In case you missed them during the week or did not have time to read them before, head to the replies for a second chance to check out the reviews that were posted this week.

Interview Round-Up (02/06/10)

Adam Pfleider — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 09:28:07 GMT

In case you missed them during the week or did not have time to read them before, head to the replies for a second chance to check out the interviews that were posted this week.

Australian Music Round-Up (02/06/10)

Linda Ferreira — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 08:11:41 GMT

This week's Australian Music Round-Up can be found in the replies.

Person L and Jeff Kummer Help Haiti

Alex DiVincenzo — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 06:43:41 GMT

Person L and Jeff Kummer are playing a benefit show for Haiti on February 23rd in Glassboro, NJ. Details are in the replies.

Free Suburban Home Sampler

Alex DiVincenzo — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 06:38:28 GMT

Get five free copies of Suburban Home Records' new mix tape, Greetings From The Left Coast, here.

Next Next Narrative Video

Blake Solomon — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:40:34 GMT

Another The Narrative video update is in the replies.

Submitted by zeropunk16

I Fight Dragons Sign

Blake Solomon — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:39:28 GMT

Chicago band I Fight Dragons has signed to Photo Finish/Atlantic Records.

Submitted by rob_mylo

Lower Definition Talk Reunion

Blake Solomon — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:38:13 GMT

Lower Definition have posted a video about their new lineup and reformation. It's in the replies.

Submitted by TriangularDuck

Cobain's Daughter Starts Singing

Blake Solomon — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:37:09 GMT

Kurt Cobain's daughter, Frances, plans to sing on a Dresden Dolls side-project alongside Gerard Way (My Chemical Romance).

Submitted by Mirrorsandfever

Amazon's $5 Albums for February

Blake Solomon — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:33:56 GMT

Amazon's 100 albums for $5 for February can be seen here.

Cartel on TV

Blake Solomon — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:31:43 GMT

Watch Cartel perform on Good Day Atlanta here.

Madina Lake To Release EP

Blake Solomon — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:30:23 GMT

Madina Lake will be releasing a new EP this year titled The Dresden Codex.

Submitted by Yellowcard2006

Congrats to Josh

Blake Solomon — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:28:43 GMT

Josh Farro of Paramore won't be on the upcoming tour because he's engaged.

Submitted by Qadriyyah