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It might be a bit too soon, but there's a reason me and my buddies are calling this brand Paper Nizzle. Emotional, heavy, and deep, their debut LP on Photo Finish is as invigorating as it is infectious. Beautiful chamber vocals and a well blended mix of pop, rock, folk, and ... well, "Emo," I guess. "Dialog" is out now and is definitely making my top ten for 2008. More on Paper Rival
Behind the Spotlight

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Sacramento birthed this quartet of vocally inclined, mathy, technical musicians who recently released (on their own) a record entitled "Nice Outside." It's certainly nice inside my car when I'm listening to it, so I strongly recommend you check this band out. As soon as possible. Like, right now. RIYL: Facing New York, Pinback, No Knife. More on Lynus

News and Updates

Good Old Order

Good Old War's (members of Days Away) debut album Only Way To Be Alone is up for pre-order for $10 and you will receive a limited edition digi-pack pressing with a 16 page lyric book and the first 100 orders comes with a free poster! Catch the band on tour with Anthony Green and Person L this August; dates in the replies.

Also, the band just posted another new song on mypsace!

posted by matt zimmerman on July 18 2008 @ 7:01 am PST
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Max Keeps It Going

Max Hellmann, formerly of Controlling The Famous, has posted a new song titled "Edgeware Vs. Douglas" on myspace.

posted by matt zimmerman on July 17 2008 @ 11:59 am PST
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Facing New Ideas

Want one-of-a-kind merch? Well, Facing New York is offering you just that! Head to the replies for proof. Check them out on their current tour with Rx Bandits; see myspace for dates.

posted by matt zimmerman on July 17 2008 @ 11:54 am PST
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Desperate Times At Midnight

Underoath will be posting the first single "Desperate Times, Desperate Measures" on myspace Monday at midnight EST. The song comes from their new album Lost In The Sound Of Separation due out September 2 on Solid State Records.

posted by matt zimmerman on July 17 2008 @ 11:51 am PST
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Ageless Revolt

Colour Revolt have posted an acoustic version of their song "Ageless Everytime" on Buzzgrinder.com. Check the replies for their newly announced West Coast tour dates; all others can be seen on myspace.

posted by matt zimmerman on July 17 2008 @ 6:38 am PST
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sBACH Release

sBACH (Spencer Seim of Hella/The Advantage) will release his self-titled album August 19 on Suicide Squeeze Records. Check out this article on CMJ.com talking about his new project and download a new song.

posted by matt zimmerman on July 17 2008 @ 6:27 am PST
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The Spinto In The Van

The Spinto Band have signed with Park The Van Records and will release their new album Moonwink October 7 on CD, vinyl and digtal (with bonus tracks).

posted by matt zimmerman on July 17 2008 @ 6:18 am PST
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Finch Post New Music

Finch will be posting two new songs on myspace tomorrow night. They will release their new EP digitally July 22 and to Hot-Topic stores July 29. Check the band's myspace for tour dates starting this Friday.

posted by matt zimmerman on July 16 2008 @ 6:21 pm PST
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Motion City Tour

Motion City Soundtrack will be doing a fall headlining tour with Margot & The Nuclear So & Sos' and Dear And The Headlights. Dates for part one of the tour with Margot are in the replies; look for dates to part two next week!

posted by matt zimmerman on July 16 2008 @ 6:28 am PST
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Great Eyeball Sale

To help your gas-pump woes, Eyeball Records is having a "Great Depression" sale at their online store. With CDs priced as low as $5 and t-shirts as low as $8, you'll be feeling better in no time at all!

posted by matt zimmerman on July 16 2008 @ 6:25 am PST
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Tickle Me Pink Moves On

After the unfortunate death of Tickle Me Pink's guitarist Johnny Schou, the band plans to move on with Joey Barba as touring guitarist. Read more insight from the band and upcoming tour dates in the replies.

posted by matt zimmerman on July 16 2008 @ 6:20 am PST
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Story Of The Ding

Story Of The Year is offering exclusive DiNG artwork to adorn your cell phones, MP3 players and more. Also, check out info on how you can meet the band on this year's Warped Tour.

posted by matt zimmerman on July 16 2008 @ 6:18 am PST
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Anthony Press

Anthony Green will be on one of two September issues of Alternative Press with Craig Owen (Chiodos). In celebration, Photo Finish Records is offering a deal to pre-order Anthony's new album Avalon and receive a 1-year subscription to Alt Press for only $15! If that's not enough, you will receive a signed copy of Anthony's cover. The album hits stores August 5.

posted by matt zimmerman on July 16 2008 @ 6:12 am PST
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Margot Shoots Her Mouth Off

Margot & The Nuclear So And So's have posted "My Baby (Shoots Her Mouth Off)" on myspace from their Daytrotter Sessions EP which will be released July 29. The band will release their long-awaited full length Animal! October 7 on Epic Records. Head to the replies for the band's upcoming tour dates.

posted by matt zimmerman on July 15 2008 @ 12:57 pm PST
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Gimmickry Killed The Cat

Yellow Red Sparks will be selling a three song sampler (plus acoustic bonus track) at their upcoming shows with Chuck Ragan (Hot Water Music) from their upcoming album Four Steps In Corsets.

posted by matt zimmerman on July 15 2008 @ 12:16 pm PST
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I'll Keep My Fingers Crossed For CA Dates!

Mouse Fire have confirmed some upcoming tour dates with more to be announced soon. Head to the replies for the confirmed dates.

posted by matt zimmerman on July 15 2008 @ 12:10 pm PST
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Rx Broke Down

Rx Bandits' tour van broke down in Blythe, CA and will not be making it to tonight's scheduled stop in Tucson, AZ. Keep up with the band (once they get back on the road) on their new blogspot. The band's remaining tour dates with Portugal. The Man and Facing New York, Maps & Atlases, Kay Kay And His Weathered Underground can be found in the replies.

posted by matt zimmerman on July 15 2008 @ 12:00 pm PST
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Good Old Update

Good Old War (members of Days Away) have redone their myspace and posted "Window" in anticipation for their debut album Only Way To Be Alone due out digitally August 1 and available physically in September and on tour with Anthony Green. Check the replies for tour dates, tracklisting and a high quality version of the artwork.

"Tell Me" if you want to preview another song?

posted by matt zimmerman on July 15 2008 @ 10:55 am PST
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Back Instead Of Forth

The Verve have pushed back the release of their album Forth one week to August 26.

posted by matt zimmerman on July 15 2008 @ 8:00 am PST
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Cory Chisel & The Cabin Ghosts

Cory Chisel & The Wandering Sons' digital EP Cabin Ghosts is now available at any digital retailer.

posted by matt zimmerman on July 15 2008 @ 7:57 am PST
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National Video

National Product just released their new video for "Medicated" on Buzznet. The band is gearing up for their upcoming tour with 1997; dates on the band's myspace.

posted by matt zimmerman on July 15 2008 @ 7:54 am PST
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