We're proud to announce that TDC-supported After Midnight Project has signed to Universal/Motown.
The band recently wrapped up a national tour with Josephine Collective and will soon be heading into the studio with John Feldmann (The Used, Atreyu, Story of the Year), to prep a full-length release for 2009.
We originally posted about the band last summer and have been following their progress closely since. Their live show is one of their most solid qualities and will continue to guarantee them a strong future.
TDC-supported Alaska and Me have posted a new song and video. The song is called The Rainy Day Song and you can check it out here.
This song shows a totally new side of the band and is probably one of the best they've ever written. The video fits the song perfectly, with visuals of trees and forest accompanying the acoustic flourishes.
The band will be heading into the studio soon with producer Bob Hoag (Dear and The Headlights, The Format). Watch this video.
1. Davenport Cabinet, the side project of Coheed and Cambria guitarist Travis Stever have signed to Equal Vision Records. The proggy hard rock act will release Nostalgia in Stereo on October 14th.
2. The Coathangers (who probably have one of the coolest MySpace links) have signed to Suicide Squeeze Records. The female outfit will be recording a new album set for release in spring 2009.
3. Sound & Shape have signed to Engineer Records. The label will soon be releasing their new EP, Love Electric. Think Mars Volta with a radio rock feel, especially in the vocals.
I Surrender Records will be announcing a new signing on Monday. Any guesses?
According to their blog, the new single "G.L.O.W." from The Smashing Pumpkins will premiere exclusively through Guitar Hero:World Tour.
The single will be available as a three song download package. GH: World Tour will feature an in-game digital store, which they collobarated on with iTunes.
Users will be able to download songs and full albums off the store from both artists and users, as well as upload and share their own songs through a service known as GHTunes.
Do you think selling songs in a video game is a good way to premiere new music?
Omaha'sGet Down! are tight on recording funds and are asking for your help so they can record in February. There's something in it for you though!
If you click the "donate" button on their page and donate $3 or more you'll receive a copy of their latest EP e-mailed to you and if you donate $6 or more you'll get "some extra bonus goodies!"
The band has a number of upcoming shows including dates with Jamestown Story, Sing It Loud, Breathe Carolina, and Brokencyde.
Here are some new music stream links for you folks who prefer your music a little more mainstream.
1. The Quilt is the fourth studio album from Gym Class Heroes. It will be released this Tuesday through Fueled by Ramen/Decaydence. Listen to the entire album here.
2. The Sound of Animals Fighting'sEpitaph Records debut can be heard here. The experimental group's members include the Walrus, the Lynx, the Nightingale, and the Skunk. Look for the album in stores and online this Tuesday.
3. Fall Out Boy's new single I Don't Care is streaming on their website. It will be on their upcoming full-length album "Folie A Deux" which is set for a November 4th release.
There's been some discussion in the forums lately requesting more random unsigned band recommendations. So here we go:
1. Colorado'sThe Heyday, who play music in the vein of The Format, have extensive touring plans throughout the Fall including dates with The Summer Set.
2. Indiana'sChase Coy plays sincere acoustic/folk music. Though just in his teens he consistently has been charting on MySpace'sTop 25 Unsigned Artists. Watch for a new album from Chase this November.
3. New York'sStereo Skyline have been gathering a lot of buzz with their latest "Stereo Skyline E.P." If you aren't bobbing your head to "Heartbeat" then pop music probably just isn't your thing. Recommended for fans of Mercy Mercedes.
The shows are part of the annual Pinktober 2008 Breast Cancer Benefit, sponsored by Hard Rock Cafe. All door proceeds benefit The Breast Cancer Network of Strength.
CCL has been involved in multiple projects for good causes, including environmental and go green initiatives.
Atlanta'sManchester Orchestra have a bunch of updates on their upcoming projects.
The band will be releasing their next full length album, Mean Everything To Nothing in early 2009 on Favorite Gentleman/Canvasback Records. Canvasback is a division of Columbia, who's roster includes artists such as Annuals and Wild Sweet Orange.
In the meantime, the band will be releasing a new EP/DVD combo pack titled Let My Pride Be What's Left Behind on October 14th. You can check out a new song from the album on their MySpace.
Frontman Andy Hull also has a side project called Right Away, Great Captain, which will be releasing their debut album on November 11th.
Lydia recently moved up to Universal Motown after signing to Linc Star Records earlier this year.
Lights recently signed to Doghouse Records through a deal with Warner Bros. This tour will follow a possible college run with Cute Is What We Aim For and Boys Like Girls, which is still in the works.
Lovedrug has recently completed work on their third full length album for The Militia Group, titled The Sucker Punch Show.
You can check out the dates for this tour in the comments.
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At the helm of Mikoto is vocalist Ray Harkins, who was the former frontman for melodic hardcore act Taken. Harkins also does A&R for hardcore giant Century Media and is currently fronting another band in the same vein of Taken called The Divorced.
Mikoto entered our list in May 2008 and becomes our 24th signing.
We usually don't post too much about heavier bands, but we've been hearing a lot about a band from Chicago called Eli.
Rumor has it a few different labels are interested (hint: check their Top Friends). The band receives comparisons to As I Lay Dying and A Day To Remember.
They've been gaining a lot of attention in the hardcore scene lately and have already shared the stage with Still Remains, Misery Signals, Silverstein, The Devil Wears Prada, and Haste The Day.
You can purchase their most recent album, The Second Coming from Smartpunk.com.
