Coast Modern - The Way It Was - Press Release

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The Los Angeles duo's new single is "The Way It Was," and this time they introduce a surprising electronic element towards the end alongside their usual pop/rock blend. 

"With so many songs about 'better times,' we thought there'd be no better time to write a song about the wetter times—the lush rainforest of the present. In such a turbulent era, it's easy to get stuck in the quicksand of nostalgia or tangled in vines of worry. Come on this jungle cruise with us as we explore the wonders of now...because we all know it's never gonna go back to the way it was."

Tour Dates
September 2 - Bumbershoot - Seattle, WA
September 19 - Wonder Ballroom - Portland, OR
September 21 - Commodore - Vancouver, BC
September 23 - Life is Beautiful - Las Vegas, NV
​September 25 - Gothic - Denver, Colorado
September 27 - Varsity - Minneapolis, MN
September 28 - Metro - Chicago, IL
September 29 - Majestic Theatre - Detroit, MI
September 30 - Phoenix - Toronto, ON
October 1 - The Meadows - Flushing, NY
October 4 - Royale - Boston, MA
October 5 - TLA - Philadelphia, PA
October 6 - 930 Club - Washington, DC
October 8 - Variety Playhouse - Atlanta, GA
October 9 - 3rd and Lindsley - Nashville, TN
October 11 - Granada - Dallas, TX
October 12 - White Oak - Houston, TX
October 13 - Emo's - Austin TX
October 16 - Observatory North Park - San Diego, CA
October 17 - Observatory - Orange County, CA
October 18 - Belasco Theatre - Los Angeles, CA
October 19 - Warfield - San Francisco, CA

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THE USED Release Vinyl Re-Pressing of Self-Titled and In Love and Death - Press Release

The Used are releasing a limited vinyl re-pressing on exclusive new variants of Self-Titled and In Love and Death Friday, August 26th. Pre-Sales begin today, Tuesday, August 16th at 10:00 am PST. Fans can order through the presale here: http://smarturl.it/theusedmerch. Fans will also be able to purchase re-pressings of the albums throughout the entire second half of the 15 Year Anniversary Tour. The band will be playing two shows per city, performing Self-Titled and In Love and Death in their entirety, plus more each evening. The tour kicks off tonight in Portland, OR and wraps on September 28th in Atlanta, GA.

The self-titled album, The Used, was released June 25th, 2002 as the band's debut album. The album is consistently recognized as a staple, landmark album of the genre and is listed as influence for many bands that have come after. In Love and Death is the follow-up album to Self-Titled, and was released September 28, 2004.

Fifteen years ago, four teenagers from Utah created a band and released a collection of albums that shaped the space of the alternative rock scene. High energy live shows, gut wrenching relatable lyrics,and melodies that blended pop sensibility and hard rock was the perfect combination to make an everlasting impression on fans globally.

Since forming in Orem, Utah in 2001, The Used have released 6 albums and 2 EPs - The Used (2002), In Love and Death (2004), Lies for the Liars (2007), Shallow Believer EP (2008), Artwork (2009), Vulnerable (2012), The Ocean of the Sky EP (2013), and Imaginary Enemy (2013).

Going into year 15, The Used are stronger than ever and are looking forward to making memories every night on this upcoming tour.

15 Year Anniversary Tour Dates
Aug 16 - Crystal Ballroom - Portland, OR
Aug 17 - Crystal Ballroom - Portland, OR
Aug 19 - The Observatory - San Diego
Aug 20 - The Observatory - San Diego
Aug 23 - House of Blues - Houston, TX
Aug 24 - House of Blues - Houston, TX
Aug 26 - Emo's - Austin, TX
Aug 27 - Emo's - Austin, TX
Aug 30 - Midland Theatre - Kansas City, MO
Aug 31 - Midland Theatre - Kansas City, MO
Sept 2 - Pageant - St. Louis, MO
Sept 3 - Pageant - St. Louis, MO
Sept 6 - Bogart's - Cincinnati, OH
Sept 7 - Bogart's - Cincinnati, OH
Sept 9 - Danforth Music Hall - Toronto, ON - SOLD OUT
Sept 10 -Danforth Music Hall - Toronto, ON - SOLD OUT
Sept 13 - House of Blues - Cleveland, OH
Sept 14 - House of Blues - Cleveland, OH
Sept 16 - Newport Music Hall - Columbus, OH
Sept 17 - Newport Music Hall - Columbus, OH
Sept 20 - The Norva - Norfolk, VA
Sept 21 - The Norva - Norfolk, VA
Sept 23 - House of Blues - Myrtle Beach, SC
Sept 24 - House of Blues - Myrtle Beach, SC
Sept 27 - Masquerade - Atlanta, GA
Sept 28 - Masquerade - Atlanta, GA
Nov 21 - 170 Russel - Melbourne, AUS
Nov 22 - 170 Russel - Melbourne, AUS - SOLD OUT
Nov 26 - Metropolis - Fremantle, AUS
Nov 27 - Metropolis - Fremantle, AUS
Nov 29 - HQ - Adelaide, AUS
Nov 30 - HQ - Adelaide, AUS
Dec 2 - Enmore Theatre LIC AA - Sydney, AUS
Dec 3 - Enmore Theatre LIC AA - Sydney, AUS
Dec 5 - 170 Russel - Melbourne, AUS - SOLD OUT
Dec 6 - 170 Russel - Melbourne, AUS - SOLD OUT
Dec 8 - The Tivoli - Brisbane, AUS
Dec 9 - The Tivoli - Brisbane, AUS

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Boys That Sing - Press Release

To mark the posthumous release of indie group Viola Beach’s self-titled album an animated video for lead single "Boys That Sing" has been revealed today. The full album is now available via the band’s own label Fuller Beans Records.

With support from the band members’ families, UK and US based family and entertainment production company, Komixx Entertainment, have got together with their Warrington-based partner company Mackinnon & Saunders Digital Studios to create the video. Inspired by the song’s lyrics, the mixed-media animation video features an animated character interacting with live action footage shot on location in Warrington - Viola Beach’s hometown.

Andrew Cole-Bulgin, joint CEO and Head of Film & TV, Komixx Media Group, says, “We are delighted to be able to produce an animation that reflects their songs, creativity and their unique talent.”

Co-founder of Mackinnon & Saunders, Ian Mackinnon - says, “We were very moved by the band’s story, the album is a great legacy of the band’s musical talent and we felt very honoured to be approached by their families to help create the video for the new single”.

The band’s families said, "We are happy to reveal the music video for ‘Boys That Sing,’ which has been fantastically animated by local animators, MacKinnon and Saunders.  We think it's a perfect tribute to Jack, Kris, River, Tom and Craig and also to the town that they were so proud to call their home"

The talented four-man group from Warrington, who were widely tipped for success, recently received a moving tribute from Coldplay’s frontman Chris Martin at their Glastonbury 2016 Pyramid Stage headlining slot. Viola Beach’s debut album is out now.

UK and US based family and entertainment production company, Komixx Entertainment, together with their partner company Mackinnon & Saunders Digital Studios, produced the official music video of Viola Beach’s new self-titled album.

Get Viola Beach here

Keep On Dancing (Until We're Free) - Press Release

International LGBTQ stars collaborate on new dance anthem "Keep On Dancing (Until We're Free)". 

House of Wallenberg teams up with Jwl B from Yo Majesty and Lady Bunny on the new single and all proceeds from the new song will go to the Pulse Orlando Fund, supporting the families and victims of the recent nightclub shooting.

Swedish artist, DJ and producer Petter Wallenberg (aka House of Wallenberg) has teamed up with Jwl B from queer rappers Yo Majesty, and drag superstar Lady Bunny on a new song ‘Keep on Dancing (Until We’re Free)’. The track has been recorded specifically for the Pulse Orlando Fund, in support of the families and victims of the massacre at took place at Pulse Nightclub on June 12. 

Petter Wallenberg said: “Queer clubs used to be safe spaces where we could be free. The Orlando shooting changed that. Now when we go out we find ourself prepared for the worst. But its important to not let fear win. As our song says, we need to keep on dancing, loving and fighting. This is our tribute to the Orlando victims but also a manifest for everyone’s right to be free.” 

Jwl B said: “I’m from Florida and I lost friends and family from the gay community in the Orlando massacre. I felt I had to do something positive to bring happiness and create a fund raiser. I say to all my angels that lost their lives that we’re gonna keep on dancing until were free.”

Lady Bunny said: “The gay community has remained strong in the face of discrimination, bashing and AIDS. While the shooting at Pulse was grim, it renewed our desire to bond together and fight. A big part of our spirit comes from a club culture in which we gather to dance and celebrate the freedoms we do have. That will never die!”

https://www.oneorlando.org/