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Posted at 4:39pm, January 26, 2012 - 27 notes
January 24, 2012 – NARM, the music business association, and digitalmusic.org, the virtual home of NARM’s digital initiatives, will hand out their prestigious Independent Spirit Award at the Music Biz 2012 convention during the Opening Session on Wednesday, May 9, at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles. This year, the Award will go to Epitaph Records Founder and Bad Religion guitarist/songwriter Brett Gurewitz.
“Brett personifies the independent spirit, inspiring countless punk and indie bands through his work in Bad Religion and helping many of them reach their full potential at Epitaph Records, including The Offspring, Rancid, and NOFX,” said Jim Donio, President of NARM. “His creative entrepreneurship and commitment to thinking outside the box make him a strong player in today’s music industry. We look forward to seeing what he does next.”
Past recipients of the Independent Spirit Award include Rachelle and Joe Friedman, founders of J&R Music & Computer World in New York; Don Van Cleave, formerly the President of the Coalition of Independent Music Stores (CIMS); and Tom Silverman, Founder and CEO of Tommy Boy Entertainment.
Gurewitz co-founded seminal punk band Bad Religion in 1979, playing guitar and writing some of the band’s best-known songs, including “Infected” and “21st Century (Digital Boy).” The band’s albums How Could Hell Be Any Worse? and Suffer are widely considered to be among the best punk albums of all time, and their Atlantic Records release Stranger Than Fiction has been certified Gold. The band continues to record and release albums, with their most recent, 2010’s The Dissent of Man, reaching #35 on the Billboard 200 chart.
In 1987, Gurewitz established Epitaph Records, envisioning it as an artist-friendly label in which bands would maintain complete control over their music. The label was soon selling more than 1 million records a year, but really took off in 1994 with the release of The Offspring’s Smash, which has sold more than 11 million copies, followed by Rancid’s Out Come The Wolves which was certified platinum as well as gold records by Pennywise and NOFX. These successes established Epitaph as one of the most prominent independent rock labels in the U.S. The label has since branched out with imprint Anti-Records, created by Gurewitz in 1999 to host a more eclectic and less classically punk roster, and has released Grammy-winning albums from influential musicians such as Booker T. Jones, Mavis Staples, Solomon Burke and Tom Waits.
About NARM
Established in 1958, NARM (National Association of Recording Merchandisers) is the trade association for the business of music, providing the central platform for the discussion of industry‐wide concerns, spearheading the implementation of initiatives to promote music commerce, and advocating for common interests. Members include companies and individuals from all aspects of music distribution, including physical, digital, and mobile outlets as well as gaming, applications, merchandise, video and more. NARM members have access to a variety of conferences, virtual seminars, networking opportunities, information and education resources. NARM is a nonprofit organization based in Marlton, New Jersey. Visit us at www.narm.com.NARM and digitalmusic.org’s Music Biz 2012, one of the most important events in the industry’s calendar, will be May 7-10 at the Los Angeles Hyatt Regency Century Plaza.
About digitalmusic.org
digitalmusic.org (DMO) is the home for the digital initiatives of NARM, the National Association of Recording Merchandisers, the trade association for the business of music. NARM provides the central platform for the discussion of industry‐wide concerns and spearheading the implementation of initiatives to advance the business. While primarily focused on physical formats for much of its history, NARM has expanded its mission in the past ten years to include all facets of music commerce. This includes physical, digital, and mobile commerce partners as well as gaming, applications, and other emerging revenue models. DMO is governed under the by‐laws of NARM, by NARM President Jim Donio, the NARM Board Of Directors, and directly by digitalmusic.org Co‐chairs Christina Calio (Microsoft Entrainment), David Levin (Sony Music Entertainment) and Bill Wilson, NARM VP of Digital Strategy & Business Development. Topics and actions for each individual work groups are determined by the individual work group leaders.
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Posted at 11:05am, January 26, 2012 - 5 notes
John K. Samson’s new video for “Longitudinal Centre” premiered today on IFC.com!
Posted at 3:26pm, January 25, 2012 - 20 notes
Keith of Every Time I Die talks about where the artwork for the new album Ex Lives came from in this first Making of Ex Lives clip!
Posted at 3:20pm, January 18, 2012 - 19 notes
The Menzingers kicked off their tour with Rise Against and A Day To Remember last night in Austin! Check out all the dates below.
1/18/2012 Illusion Theater at Alamodome San Antonio TX*
1/19/2012 House of Blues New Orleans LA*
1/21/2012 UCF ARENA Orlando FL*
1/22/2012 The Township Auditorium Columbia SC*
1/24/2012 Constant Convocation Center Norfolk VA*
1/25/2012 The Blue Nile Harrisonburg VA
1/26/2012 Memorial Athletic & Convocation Kent OH*
1/27/2012 UIC Pavilion Chicago IL*
1/29/2012 Bryce Jordan Center University Park PA*
1/30/2012 Mid Hudson Civic Center Poughkeepsie NY*
2/1/2012 Paul E. Tsongas Arena Lowell MA*
2/2/2012 Webster Underground Hartford CT
2/3/2012 Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum Uniondale NY*
2/4/2012 Susquehanna Bank Center Camden NJ*
2/5/2012 Patriot Center Fairfax VA*
*(with Rise Against and A Day To Remember)
Posted at 10:09am, January 18, 2012 - 10 notes
Check out Heartsounds new video for “Unconditional”
Posted at 10:11am, January 11, 2012 - 38 notes
Celebrated singer-songwriter Frank Turner is set to bring his rousing brand of literary folk punk to fans across North America in 2012. The charismatic young British troubadour will be performing with his band the Sleeping Souls in support of his acclaimed new album England Keep My Bones. Turner will first be joining Southern California rock ‘n’ roll rebels Social Distortion for a series of West Coast dates, before heading out with Celtic rock sensations The Dropkick Murphys.
Critical Acclaim for Frank Turner:
“The people’s prince of punk poetry” – NME
“Blends punk-inspired beats with touching homages to his homeland, and finds him setting blunt poetry to brilliantly catchy melodies.” - NPR
“England Keep My Bones is the perfect complement to the perfect pint, a salve for anyone who didn’t grow up to become an astronaut or a Nobel laureate. It’s a temporary antidote to the longest workday, a no-show dinner date, a crumbling economy, or really anything that reeks of BS.” – Village Voice
Frank Turner Tour Dates:
Jan. 27 – Las Vegas, NV – The Joint @ Hard Rock Hotel with Social Distortion
Jan. 28 – Flagstaff, AZ – Orpheum Theatre
Jan. 31 – Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater with Social Distortion
Feb. 01 – Tucson, AZ – Rialto Theatre with Social Distortion
Feb. 02 – El Paso, TX – Tricky Falls
Feb. 03 – Tempe, AZ – Marquee Theater with Social Distortion
Feb. 04 – Tempe, AZ – Marquee Theater with Social Distortion
Feb. 05 – San Louis Obispo, CA – SLO Brew with Sharks
Feb. 06 – Reno, NV – Knitting Factory with Social Distortion
Feb. 07 – Reno, NV – Knitting Factory with Social Distortion
Feb. 09 – Santa Cruz, CA – Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium with Social Distortion
Feb. 10 – Oakland, CA – Fox Theater with Social Distortion
Feb. 11 – Oakland, CA – Fox Theater with Social Distortion
Feb. 12 – Eugene, OR – John Henry’s
Feb. 13 – Chico, CA – Senator Theater with Social Distortion
Feb. 14 – Modesto, CA – Modesto Center Plaza with Social Distortion
Feb. 16 – Ventura, CA – Majestic Ventura Theatre with Social Distortion
Feb. 17 – Pomona, CA – Fox Theater with Social Distortion
Feb. 18 – Pomona, CA – Fox Theater with Social Distortion
Feb. 21 – St. Louis, MO – Off Broadway
Feb. 22 – Columbus, OH – Outland Live
Feb. 23 – Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian with Dropkick Murphys
Feb. 24 – Milwaukee, WI – Bradley Center with Dropkick Murphys
Feb. 25 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue with Dropkick Murphys
Feb. 27 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues with Dropkick Murphys
Feb. 28 – Houston, TX – House of Blues with Dropkick Murphys
Feb. 29 – Austin, TX – Emo’s East with Dropkick Murphys
Mar. 01 – New Orleans, LA – House of Blues with Dropkick Murphys
Mar. 03 – Pompano Beach, FL – Popano Beach Amphitheatre with Dropkick Murphys
Mar. 04 – Orlando, FL – House of Blues with Dropkick Murphys
Mar. 05 – Tampa, FL – Ritz Ybor with Dropkick Murphys
Mar. 06 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle with Dropkick Murphys
Mar. 07 – Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works with Dropkick Murphys
Mar. 09 – Atlantic City, NJ – House of Blues with Dropkick Murphys
Mar. 10 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena with Dropkick Murphys
Mar. 11 – Huntington, NY – Paramount Theatre with Dropkick Murphys
Mar. 15 – Boston, MA – House of Blues with Dropkick Murphys
Mar. 16 – Boston, MA – House of Blues with Dropkick Murphys
Mar. 17 – Lowell, MA – Tsongas Arena with Dropkick Murphys
Posted at 12:05pm, January 10, 2012 - 213 notes
Epitaph Records is proud to announce the signing of Los Angeles based heavy melodic hardcore band The Ghost Inside. Formed in 2007, the band has built a following with two previous records, Fury And The Fallen Ones and Returners, as well as their riveting live performances touring with bands such as Bring Me The Horizon, Parkway Drive and The Devil Wears Prada.
The Ghost Inside’s powerful and affecting sound merges insightful and introspective lyrics with charging drums, lightning fast riffs and devastating breakdowns. The group is currently working on their yet untitled Epitaph debut with Jeremy Mckinnon (of A Day To Remember) producing.
“Signing to Epitaph is a dream come true for me,” singer Jonathan Vigil says. “The label is home to some of my all time favorite bands. Epitaph continues to be successful while maintaining the integrity of an independent label. I really look forward to the future of The Ghost Inside and Epitaph. There’s honestly no other place I’d want to call home. “
The Ghost Inside will be taking their energetic live show on the road when they tour North America.
1/23/2012 Mojoes Rock House Joliet IL
1/24/2012 Emerson Theatre Indianapolis IN
1/26/2012 Newport Music Hall Columbus OH
1/27/2012 The Omni Toledo OH
1/28/2012 The Intersection Grand Rapids MI
1/29/2012 The Rave II (Downstairs) Milwaukee WI
1/30/2012 The Castle Theatre Bloomington IL
1/31/2012 Peoples Court Des Moines IA
2/1/2012 Sokol Omaha NE
2/2/2012 Aggie Theater Ft. Collins CO
2/3/2012 In The Venue Salt Lake City UT
2/4/2012 Knitting Factory Reno NV
2/5/2012 Ace of Spades Sacramento CA
2/7/2012 Rainbow Ballroom Fresno CA
2/8/2012 Golden State Hall Bakersfield CA
2/9/2012 Hard Rock Cafe Las Vegas NV
2/10/2012 Glasshouse Pomona CA
2/11/2012 The Rock Tucson AZ
2/12/2012 Sunshine Theatre Albuquerque NM
2/14/2012 Emo’s East Austin TX
2/15/2012 House of Blues New Orleans LA
2/17/2012 Florida Theatre Gainesville FL
2/18/2012 Freebird Live Jacksonville FL
2/19/2012 The Masquerade Atlanta GA
2/21/2012 Lincoln Theatre Raleigh NC
2/22/2012 The Hat Factory Richmond VA
2/23/2012 Crocodile Rock Allentown PA
2/24/2012 9:30 Club Washington DC
2/25/2012 Tuxedo Junction Danbury CT
2/26/2012 The Chance Poughkeepsie NY
2/27/2012 118 West Simi Valley CA
2/28/2012 Fubar St. Louis MO
Posted at 12:04pm, January 5, 2012 - 37 notes
“Letter In Icelandic From The Ninette San” by John K. Samson from his upcoming album Provincial, out January 24th.
Posted at 10:42am, January 5, 2012 - 60 notes
“Underwater Bimbos From Outer Space” by Every Time I Die from their new album Ex Lives, out March 6th! Pre-order at http://www.ex-lives.com
Posted at 10:23am, January 4, 2012 - 31 notes
Rising punk rock band The Menzingers create a rousing sound featuring crashing power chords, rock steady drumming and anthemic sing-along choruses alongside powerfully poetic everyman lyrics. The group is set to release their Epitaph Records debut album On The Impossible Past this February 21st. Fans are invited to pre-order the album by going to The Menzingers Store.
On The Impossible Past was recorded at Atlas Studios in Chicago with longtime collaborators Matt Allison (Alkaline Trio, The Lawrence Arms) and Justin Yates. While the record retains all the raucous spirit of the band’s earlier efforts sonically, it’s a monumental step forward. “I think that ‘Gates’ is one of the most mature songs on the album,” guitarist/vocalist Tom May explains, referencing the tender rock song sung by Barnett that truly transcends genres. “I hope it surprises people because it’s not a straight-forward punk song with gang vocals or anything like that but it still definitely sounds like us.”
It’s undoubtedly been an exciting time for The Menzingers, touring with acts like Against Me! and The Gaslight Anthem as well as playing their own headlining shows to enthusiastic audiences and the band wouldn’t change it for the world. “I get a lot of personal emails that say something to the effect of ‘my girlfriend broke up with me or my dad died and I listen to your music and it makes me feel really good’ and that validates what we’re doing and the time and effort we put into the new album,” May summarizes. “When people hear the songs from On The Impossible Past, I just hope people can relate to it and it makes them feel the way we do when we sing it.”
The Menzingers will be on tour with Rise Against starting January 17th and will release a 7 inch single for the track “The Obituaries” available here.
Menzingers’ Tour Dates:
Jan-12 Greenville, NC Tipsy Teapot
Jan-13 Chapel Hill, NC Local 506
Jan-14 Charlotte, NC Milestone Club
Jan-15 Birmingham, AL God’s Butt
Jan-16 Little Rock, AR Downtown Music Hall
Jan-17 Dallas, TX The Prophet Bar
Jan-18 Austin, TX Austin Music Hall w/ Rise Against
Jan-19 San Antonio, TX Illusion Theater at Alamodome w/ Rise Against
Jan-20 New Orleans, LA House of Blues w/ Rise Against
Jan-22 Orlando, FL UCF Arena w/ Rise Against
Jan-23 Columbia, SC The Township Auditorium w/ Rise Against
Jan-25 Norfolk, VA Constant Convocation Center w/ Rise Against
Jan-26 Harrisonburg, VA The Blue Nile
Jan-27 Kent, OH Memorial Athletic and Convocation w/ Rise Against
Jan-28 Chicago, IL UIC Pavilion w/ Rise Against
Jan-30 University Park, PA Bryce Jordan Center w/ Rise Against
Jan-31 Poughkeepsie, NY Mid Hudson Civic Center w/ Rise Against
Feb-02 Lowell, MA Paul E. Tsongas Arena w/ Rise Against
Feb-03 Hartford, CT Webster Underground
Feb-04 Uniondale, NY Nassau Veterans Mem. Col. w/ Rise Against
Feb-05 Camden, NJ Susquehanna Bank Center w/ Rise Against
Feb-06 Fairfax, VA Patriot Center w/ Rise Against
Posted at 10:48am, January 2, 2012 - 34 notes
The new album from Every Time I Die is coming this winter!
Posted at 2:48pm, December 14, 2011 - 17 notes
letlive.’s album Fake History is Kerrang! Magazine’s #2 album of 2011!
Posted at 10:26am, December 8, 2011 - 30 notes
Watch Dangerous!’s brand new video for “Big Muff” and pick up their debut album ‘Teenage Rampage’ on iTunes or at http://www.epitaphstore.com/!
Posted at 11:29am, December 7, 2011 - 8 notes
Skip The Foreplay - “Champagne Showers” feat. Bird Wazo
Epitaph Signs Skip The Foreplay!
Posted at 11:04am, December 7, 2011 - 10 notes
New Album Out 2012
Epitaph Records is thrilled to announce the signing of Skip The Foreplay. Known for their distinct musical style, which mashes up elements of dubstep and house with pop and metal-core, the ground-breaking Montreal - based band has been electrifying audiences with their intoxicating blend of hardcore heaviness and dance floor energy since 2010. Skip The Foreplay will be releasing their anticipated full length Epitaph debut this spring.
“Aside from having one of the greatest names in history, Skip The Foreplay are simply Satan’s delivery system for music of mass destruction,” offers Epitaph founder and President Brett Gurewitz.
Skip The Foreplay made a serious impression on audiences while appearing with the likes of Hollywood Undead, Lamb Of God, NOFX, Alesana and more. The band will be joining up with rock n’ roll heavy hitter Ronnie Radke and Falling In Reverse for a tour this January and February before spending the summer on the road.
Skip The Foreplay singer Marc-André Fillion proclaims, “We’re extremely happy to now be a part of the Epitaph family. Our first record is finally done! We can’t wait to share it with you guys and will keep you posted on the release date. We’ve also just been confirmed on our first US tour with Falling In Reverse in January/February 2012. So come hang out and join the party!”
The band recently created an internet sensation with their stunning and delightfully seditious cover of the song “Champagne Showers” by the popular electro pop duo LMFAO. The new version retains all the seductive dance floor hooks of the track, while adding some serious heaviness that includes massive bass drops, breakdowns, and cerebral electronic remixes.
To watch Skip The Foreplay’s radical version of “Champagne Showers,” just go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4iOhG7DD2k
Skip The Foreplay Tour Dates:
Jan. 14 – Pomona, CA – The Glass House
Jan. 15 – Mesa, AZ – Nile Theatre
Jan. 17 – Dallas, TX – Trees
Jan. 18 – Houston, TX – Warehouse Live Studio
Jan. 20 – St. Petersburg, FL – State Theatre
Jan. 21 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Culture Room
Jan. 22 – Lake Buena Vista, FL – House of Blues Orlando
Jan. 24 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade
Jan. 25 – Richmond, VA – Kingdom
Jan. 27 – Philadelphia, PA – Theatre Of Living Arts
Jan. 28 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza
Jan. 29 – Worcester, MA – The Palladium (Upstairs)
Jan. 31 – Cleveland, OH – Peabody’s Down Under
Feb. 01 – Detroit, MI – St. Andrews Hall
Feb. 02 – Joliet, IL – Mojoes
Feb. 04 – St. Paul, MN – Station 4
Feb. 05 – Lawrence, KS – The Granada Theatre
Feb. 06 – Denver, CO – The Marquis Theatre
Feb. 07 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Grand @ the Complex
Feb. 10 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon
Feb. 11 – Portland, OR - Hawthorne Theatre
Feb. 13 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades
Feb. 14 – Santa Cruz, CA – Catalyst Atrium
Feb. 16 – San Diego, CA – Soma (Sidestage)
Feb. 17 – West Hollywood, CA – House of Blues
