Miniature Tigers Announce Addition of Phantom Planet Guitarist
Phoenix-based Modern Art/Epic Records rockers Miniature Tigers have exclusively announced to Alternative Press that they have added Darren Robinson, formerly of Phantom Planet, to their touring lineup. Robinson’s mainstay gig has recently gone on an indefinite hiatus, allowing him time to work with some new collaborators.
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AP Tour 2009 dates and venues announced
Can’t wait for the 2009 AP Tour to roll through your respective town? We’ve got the dates right here. This year’s lineup includes 3OH!3, the Maine, Family Force 5, Hit The Lights and A Rocket To The Moon. Ticket pre-sales are Jan. 12 through 16. Don’t forget that each ticket comes with a complimentary one-year...
From First To Last set to record
Though he’s vague on the details, From First To Last frontman Matt Good has announced plans for the band to enter the studio to record their fourth studio full-length.
The turnaround seems like it may be fairly quick considering the band released their self-titled major label debut in May 2008.
Booted Houston Calls guitarist responds
Former Houston Calls guitarist Jose Lopez has promptly responded to the recent news of his departure from the band upon frontman Tom Keiger discovering Lopez’s instance of physical intimacy with Keiger’s ex-girlfriend.
The post has since been taken down. However, thanks to the magic of the internet, it is available to read here.
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New Take Action Compilation Tracklisting Released
Hopeless Records will release the next installment of the Take Action compilation CD/DVD on February 17th. The tracklisting is as follows:
1. Cute Is What We Aim For – PSA
2. Cute Is What We Aim For – Doctor
3. Motion City Soundtrack – Fell In Love Without You
4. Emery –...
Hawks And Doves (current/ex-members of Hot Water Music, Planes Mistaken For Stars) set to record
Hawks And Doves, a new project featuring former Planes Mistaken For Stars frontman Gared O’Donnell, current Hot Water Music and the Draft drummer George Rebelo and bassist/guitarist Chad Darby of Averkiou, have unveiled plans to enter the studio on January 14th to track their nine-song debut full-length.
"It’s inevitable that this project will get...
New Dashboard Confessional Clip Available
Chris Carrabba's brainchild Dashboard Confessional have released a clip to a new song called "Even Now," which can be heard here. It will be released February 10th as part of the soundtrack to the TV show NCIS.
Antonio Longo (ex-Taking Back Sunday) launches solo project
Antonio Longo, the original singer for Taking Back Sunday, has launched a solo endeavor. You can check out more information and stream songs at his MySpace page.
Longo, originally of One True Thing, sang on TBS’ 2001 self-titled EP. Since then he’s played in the Prize Fighter, the Mirror and Minutes To Miles.
Jump Start updates: Bigwig 7"; One Win Choice; Astpai; the Menzingers; Lighten Up
Jump Start Records has provided an update, telling what’s in store for 2009.
The label will release a new 7" from Bigwig, which the band will track early this year. It’ll be their first new material since 2006’s Reclamation on Fearless.
Also on the release schedule is a new One Win Choice 7"...