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Dark Is the Way, Light Is a Place
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Dave Giumara
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After receiving Anberlin’s debut album “Blueprints for the Black Market” back in 2003, I remember thinking to myself how much those songs resonated with me. At the time, there was a lot of emotion that these underground sensation acts put into their music. For some reason, Anberlin were able to convey that emotion much better than most other bands. At times it felt like their songs really did mean something with singer Stephen Christian.

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Guiltmaker
Guiltmaker's epic, sincere, and truly sensational technical rock songs on "The Emerald Coast" can easily hold a candle to early Further Seems Forever, Engine Down, and Quicksand. Technically infused...
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Superchunk
Indie rock heroes Superchunk will return with their first full length record in 9 years. On Sept 14, 2010 Merge Records will be releasing the blistering melodic pop of Magesty Shredding, and from...

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Bars Of Gold

Bars Of Gold (ex-Bars Of Gold) released their debut Of Gold last month. You can order the vinyl at Friction Records (hurry, the first pressing is almost gone) or digitally at Amazon MP3 for only $5.99.

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4 hours 26 min ago
 by Matt Zimmerman
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Fake Problems Have A Real Download

Fake Problems is offering a new song, "Songs For Teenagers," for free through Amazon MP3. The song comes from their new album Real Ghosts Caught On Tape available September 21.

You can pre-order the album here. Also, catch the band on tour with The Gaslight Anthem on tour this fall.

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15 hours 14 min ago
 by Matt Zimmerman
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Happy Body Posts New Song

Happy Body Slow Brain (ex-Taking Back Sunday, Facing New York) is offering "Move At Different Speeds (On The Road)" free for download at Bandcamp (click on the song's title to get the download).

You can also stream 3 other new tracks from their debut Dreams Of Water which will be available on their website September 21.

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15 hours 44 min ago
 by Matt Zimmerman
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Stream Anberlin's New Album

Stream Anberlin's newest album Dark Is The Way, Light Is A Place in its entirety on the band's myspace.

Also be sure to check out Dave's review of the album here.

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4 hours 24 min ago
 by Matthew Chadwick
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Telekinesis Update

Telekinesis recently finished recording their sophomore follow-up to last year's Self-Titled album. You can see some photos from the studio and read about the sessions at Spin.

Also, pick up a new EP from the band at their label's site which features two new songs, two covers and a reworking of an older song.

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1 day 23 hours ago
 by Matt Zimmerman
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Exclusive Cloud Cult New Release Download

September 14th is the scheduled release date for Cloud Cult's new album Light Chasers. Fans wishing to obtain a copy now can download the album from the band's web store for a reasonable price. The option to download and later have the disc shipped to you as soon as it is released is also listed - for a slightly larger fee that is.

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2 days 11 hours ago
 by Matthew Chadwick
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Young The Giant Interview

A new interview with Young The Giant, conducted while on tour with Minus The Bear, can be read at LA Music Blog.

The band will be on tour this fall with Marina And The Diamonds in support of their Self-Titled full length due out digitally October 26.

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3 days 21 hours ago
 by Matt Zimmerman
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The Fling Give An Early Gift

Pick up The Fling's debut full length When The Madhouses Appear at Bandcamp earlier than the scheduled release date tomorrow.

You can stream the entire album and pick up the physical copy if that's your thing as well.

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3 days 21 hours ago
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We Barbarians Announce Fall Tour Dates

We Barbarians will be heading out on tour with Ra Ra Riot this fall.

Also, check out the video for title track to their latest album There's This There's That here.

Sep 09 Los Angeles, CA - The Echo (HEADLINE SHOW)
Sep 11 San Francisco, CA - Bottom of the Hill (HEADLINE SHOW)
Sep 18 San Pedro, CA - Lobster Fest

w/ Ra Ra Riot
Sep 23 Brooklyn, NY - Music Hall of Williamsburg
Sep 27 Northampton, MA - Pearl St.
Sep 28 New Haven, CT - Toad's Place

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6 days 23 hours ago
 by Matt Zimmerman
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First Peak at the New Senses Fail Album

Senses Fail has updated their Myspace with a new song "Saint Anthony". The song is taken from their upcoming album 'The Fire' which is due out through Vagrant Records on October 26th.

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1 week 1 day ago
 by Dave Giumara
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Steel Train On Tour

Steel Train will hit the road this fall in support of their Self-Titled new album which came out earlier this year. You can find dates conveniently in the previous post.

Also, if you haven't picked up their new album (which you SHOULD), you can pick it up along with two bonus tracks at Amazon MP3 for only $3.99 this Thursday, August 26. Make sure you jump on it though, it's 1 day only!

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1 week 2 days ago
 by Matt Zimmerman
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Jarrod Gorbel Tour Dates/Free EP

Jarrod Gorbel (ex-Honorary Title) will release his debut solo full length Devil's Made A New Friend next Tuesday, August 31. To give you a preview of what you can expect, download his EP and new song "I'll Do Better" for free at his website.

Also, catch him on tour this fall with fun., Steel Train, and Hanson.

Aug 31 Knitting Factory Record Release Show Brooklyn, NY
Sept 1 Valentine's Record Release Show Albany, NY
Sept 12 Great Scott Allston, Ma

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1 week 2 days ago
 by Matt Zimmerman
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Further Seems Forever Reunion?

Is Further Seems Forever planning a reunion tour? A new album possibly? With Chris Carrabba of Dashboard Confessional taking the reigns of lead vocals once again? This clip from both websites seems to suggest something to that effect.

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1 week 2 days ago
 by Matthew Chadwick
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Free LP From Seve vs. Evan

In lieu of their upcoming new album, Seve vs. Evan is giving away a digital copy of their album Steam Powered Rocket Ship entirely free. You can download it here. I've personally always enjoyed this album. Probably because I have been fortunate enough to attend a few of their concerts in the past and they are always quite something. I find the album quite nostalgic and fun. And now it's free! Don't be afraid to give it a listen.

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1 week 3 days ago
 by Matthew Chadwick
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The Return of Superchunk

Indie rock heroes Superchunk will return with their first full length record in 9 years. On Sept 14, 2010 Merge Records will be releasing the blistering melodic pop of Magesty Shredding. Please go to their website and pre-order the new LP where you can also stream the new single Digging for Something. Trust me, this is not a record you will want to miss. Also, catch them on tour this fall. http://www.superchunk.com/

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