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As It Is release new EP and other news you might have missed today

The Stolen announced a North American tour—plus, don’t miss a new music video from Potty Mouth. Check out the news you might have missed today below!

1. HEALTH release new EP


HEALTH released a new EP containing tracks for Rockstar Games’ Grand Theft Auto Online: Arena War Soundtrack This is the third time that Rockstar worked with HEALTH, previously collaborating on the score for Max Payne 3 and Radio Mirror Park in Grand Theft Auto V. The new album is available on all major streaming services.

2. MARINA releases new track


MARINA (formerly And The Diamonds) released the second single about acceptance off her upcoming album, “Superstar.” Her forthcoming album, LOVE + FEAR, will drop April 26 and will feature two eight-track sets. LOVE will feature tracks that express a desire to enjoy life while FEAR will address the singer’s insecurities. Preorders for the album are available here. She’ll embark on the Love And Fear tour this month, and tickets can be bought here. Check out the dates below.

Dates:
04/29 – Newcastle, UK @ Newcastle Academy
04/30 – Glasgow, UK @ Academy Glasgow
05/03 – London, UK @ Royal Albert Hall
05/07 – Bournemouth, UK @ Academy Bournemouth
05/09 – Birmingham, UK @ Birmingham Academy
05/10 – Manchester, UK @ Manchester Apollo
09/10 – Toronto, ON @ Rebel Toronto
09/11 – Montréal, QC @ MTelus Montréal
09/14 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Met Philadelphia
09/16 – New York City, NY @ Central Park Summerstage
09/18 – Washington DC @ The Anthem
09/20 – Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium
09/21 – Atlanta, GA @ Coca–Cola Roxy
09/23 – Chicago, IL @ Aragon Ballroom
09/24 – Minneapolis, MN @ Orpheum Theatre
09/26 – Houston, TX @ Revention Music Center
09/27 – Dallas, TX @ The Bomb Factory
09/28 – Austin, TX @ Austin City Limits
10/01 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Union Event Center
10/04 – Los Angeles, CA @ Greek Theatre
10/05 – San Francisco, CA @ The Masonic
10/07 – Portland, OR @ Arlene Schnitzer Hall
10/08 – Seattle, WA @ Paramount Theatre
10/09 – Vancouver, BC @ Orpheum Theatre

3.As It Is release new reimagined album


As It Is released a new album, Denial: Reimagined. The EP is the first of four in a series which when put together will be a compilation of The Great Depression in its entirety as reimagined versions. “This is an elaborate and eclectic reinterpretation of our most ambitious and important record to date,” the band posted on Twitter. The three-track album is available for purchase here.

4. The Stolen announce North American tour


The Stolen are hitting the road this summer in order to promote their debut album. “This next tour is extremely important to us as it marks the beginning of our first LP,” the band says. “We took the last few months off from rigorous touring to finish up the record we’ve been working on for a year. We can’t wait to bring this album to life.” Tickets are available here. Check out where they’ll be performing below.

Dates:
05/31 – Philadelphia, PA @ Creep Records
06/01 – Brooklyn, NY @ Sunnyvale
06/02 – Asbury Park, NJ @ House of Independents
06/07 – Boston, MA @ Café 939
06/08 – Buffalo, NY @ Evening Star Concert Hall
06/09 – Syracuse, NY @ Spark Community Art Space
06/10 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Smiling Moose
06/11 – Lakewood, OH @ Mahall’s
06/12 – Columbus, OH @ Big Room Bar
06/13 – Detroit, MI @ Pike Room
06/14 – Indianapolis, IN @ Irving Theatre
06/15 – Chicago, IL @ Subterranean
06/16 – Madison, WI @ High Noon
06/18 – Burnsville, MN @ The Garage
06/19 – Kansas City, MO @ Encore
06/20 – St. Louis, MO @ Fubar
06/21 – Nashville, TN @ The End
06/22 – Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade
06/23 – Orlando, FL @ Soundbar
06/25 – Charlotte, NC @ Neighborhood Theatre
06/26 – Washington, D.C. @ DC9

5. Rooney release new song


Rooney previously worked with Phony Ppl to produce a “1-2-3” cover for Rooney frontman Robert Schwartzman’s upcoming film The Unicorn, which stars Lucy Hale (Pretty Little Liars, Truth Or Dare). Today, Rooney is sharing another new track for the film, “Time And Time Again.” “When you write a song for a film, it changes the context, the foundation and frames the writing process in a certain way that supports the film’s story,” Rooney says. “I like to write songs with a specific focus, purpose and intention, otherwise it all feels a bit disjointed.” The soundtrack will be available for purchase March 8, and you can stream and buy the new song here.

6. Potty Mouth release new music video


Potty Mouth become crime-fighting superheroes in their brand-new music video for “Liar.” The song comes off their latest album, SNAFU. You can purchase the album here. The band are throwing an album release party tonight in Los Angeles at The Factory and will be at Bottom of the Hill for Noise Pop Festival in San Francisco March 3. Tickets are available here. The trio will also be performing at this year’s SXSW Music Festival in Austin, Texas. Wristband and badges for the festival are available here. Check out the dates below.

Dates:
03/01 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Factory
03/03 – San Francisco, CA @ Bottom of the Hill for Noise Pop Festival 2019
03/05 – Los Angeles, CA @ Bernadette’s for Record Club (listening party)
03/12 – Austin, TX @ Old Flame Records Showcase at Hotel Vegas
03/13 – Austin, TX @ 6131 Records Showcase at Scholz Garten
03/14 – Austin, TX @The Grey Estates x New Professor Showcase at Hole In The Wall
03/15 – Austin, TX @ Spokesman Coffee Day Party
03/15 – Austin, TX @ Get Better Records x New Professor at Dozen Street
03/15 – Austin, TX @ Howdy Gal Official SXSW Showcase at Hotel Vegas
03/16 – Austin, TX @ Women That Rock Showcase at Hole In The Wall
03/17 – Austin, TX @ West Coast Fest Showcase at Dozen Street
03/21 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Hi Hat in support of Doc Martens

7. Betta Lemme releases new single


Betta Lemme is a force to be reckoned with in new release “Kick The Door.” The track is meant to inspire others to take control and show the world who they are. “This is the Tarantino fight scene,” Lemme says. “This song is the iconic moment of fighting the group that bullied you even if you’re alone against the wall. ‘Kick’ is the anthem and energy needed in a world where we have to fight to be ourselves.” The new singe is available for purchase here.

8. Death Cab For Cutie and ODESZA to headline hometown performance


Death Cab For Cutie and ODESZA have announced Double Major, a co-headline benefit show at Bellingham, Washington’s Civic Stadium. Both bands formed while attending Western Washington University, so the concert will serve as a homecoming. Net proceeds from the ticket sales will be donated to WWU’s Alumni Association Scholarship Endowment and supporting acts include chong the nomad, Robotaki and LipStitch. Registration for presale is available here. Presale tickets will be available March 5 at 10 a.m. PT, and general admission will be available March 8 at 10 a.m. PT.

9. Heavensake release new music video


Heavensake released a new music video for their latest single “Bleach.” The track is taken off their upcoming EP Post-Chroma, which is inspired by feelings of despair. “Hurts, loneliness, failure, loss. How we cope with these things makes all the difference in how we recover,” the band says. “Some will turn to alcohol, drugs, self-harm or even suicide. We believe in hope. Get help [and] be help. We all have a part to play.” The EP was produced by Man Overboard’s Nik Bruzzese and the Early November’s Ace Enders and is set to be released March 22.

10. Star Dragon debut new music video


Star Dragon released a new single, “In The Middle.” The band comprises producers Joseph E-Shine, who has previously worked with artists such as Barns Courtney and Kirstin Maldonado, and Dror Mohar, who has film credits with Quentin Tarantino. Tthey are set to release new music throughout the year.