Monthly Archives: April 2017

Music, On Tour, Waterparks

Waterparks Head To Japan With All Time Low

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Awsten, Otto, and Geoff are heading to Japan!  Waterparks announced that they will be supporting All Time Low on their Japanese leg of “The Young Renegades Tour” this Spring.

Waterparks are also set to play their first ever headline show  in Japan on May 20th which is HUGE for the guys since they sold out nearly every one of their North American headlining shows!  Be sure to grab your tickets while they last!  Check out all of the dates below.

Waterparks + All Time Low Japan Tour 2017
May 20th – SHIMOKITAZAWA ERA – Tokyo, Japan – Buy Tickets
May 22nd – Nagoya Club Quattro – Aichi, Japan – Buy Tickets
May 23rd – BigCat – Osaka, Japan – Buy Tickets
May 24th – Akasaka Blitz – Tokyo, Japan – Buy Tickets

Watch the official video for “Royal” below.

Grab a copy of “Double Dare” on iTunes or Amazon so you can sing along on tour!

Be sure to follow Waterparks, All Time Low, and Secret Fangirls on Twitter.

Artist to Watch, Music, On Tour

Artist To Watch: Sleep On It

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Sleep On It are on the verge of a break out and this is not a band you want to, pun intended, sleep on.  The Chicago natives are heading out on tour with As It Is this Spring, bringing their explosive pop punk to a city near you. Drawing inspiration from the heavy hitters of yesteryear that are out doing 10 year tours, Sleep On It are updating everything you thought you knew about the genre.

Having recently signed with Equal Vision Records, the band are finding a new home next to all of your favorite bands.   After forming in 2011 and going through several line up changes, Zech, TJ, Jake, AJ, and Luka are excited to share the trials and celebrations of being a pop punk band with new and old fans alike.  Sleep On It even added a tab on their galactic themed website where you can email the band and tell them where you’re seeing them on tour.  They just might answer you back!  We love the personal touches and direct to fan interactions that the band is using to help make their fans feel like a part the touring life.  Be sure to catch Sleep On It opening for UK fan favorites As It Is and ROAM this Spring!  Check out the tour dates here and get your tickets if you haven’t yet.

Sleep On It just released the official video for “Memorial Day” which is featured on the “Music For Everyone” ACLU compilation benefit project. The project showcases many different artists like Frank Iero (MCR), Taking Back Sunday, Kevin Devine, Allison Weiss, and Anti-Flag coming together as a unified voice for the ACLU.   Watch the video below.

Be sure to grab a copy of the “Lost Along The Way” EP on iTunes or Amazon now so you can sing along on tour!

Follow Sleep On It and Secret Fangirls for the latest on your new favorite artists.

90s, Music, On Tour

LFO Announce Summer Tour

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New Kids On The block had a bunch of hits Chinese food makes me sick.  And we think it’s fly when bands stop by for the Summer, for the Summer!  The 90s are totally back in style and LFO know they’re still the lytest and funkiest ones!  The guys announced that they’ll be hitting the road for a Summer tour so dig out those butterfly clips, shimmy into some Abercrombie flare leg jeans and match your frosted lipstick to your bandana halter top.  LFO are coming to steal your honey like they stole your bike, hitting cities across the US including a New York City show in July.

Brush up on your rhymes and sweet dance moves, and grab tickets to this tour while they last! Check out the dates below.  Tickets go on sale this Friday, April 21st.

LFO Summer 2017 Tour
July 21st – High Dive – Gainesville, FL – Buy Tickets
July 22nd – Hooligans Music Hall – Jacksonville, NC – Buy Tickets
July 25th – Jammin Java – Vienna, VA – Buy Tickets
July 26th- The Foundry – Philadelphia, PA – Buy Tickets
July 27th – Gramercy Theatre – New York, NY – Buy Tickets
July 28th – Fish Head Cantina – Halethorpe, MD – Buy Tickets
July 29th – Musica – Akron, OH – Buy Tickets
July 30th – Studio @ The Waiting Room Upstairs – Buffalo, NY – Buy Tickets
Aug 1st – Hard Rock Cafe – Pittsburgh, PA – Buy Tickets
Aug 2nd – Rumba Cafe – Columbus, OH – Buy Tickets
Aug 3rd – The Evening Muse – Charlotte, NC – Buy Tickets
Aug 4th – Eddie’s Attic – Decatur, GA – Buy Tickets
Aug 5th – Backbooth – Orlando, FL – Buy Tickets

Watch the video for “Summer Girls” below.

Grab a copy of LFO’s self titled album on iTunes or Amazon so you can sing along on tour.

Be sure to follow LFO and Secret Fangirls on Twitter!

Sports, Tennis

Tennis Tuesday: News Roundup

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This Week’s Tournaments:
Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters – Monte Carlo, Monaco

Last Week’s Winners:
US Men’s Clay Court Championship – Stevie Johnson
Grand Prix Hassan II – Borna Coric

Borna Coric Wins 1st ATP World Tour Title in Marrakech
20-year old Borna Coric won his first ATP Tour Title at the Grand Prix Hassan II in Marrakech!  Borna had an incredible comeback in the final against Phillip Kohlschreiber, saving 5 match points in the 2nd set and coming back from 0-3 down in the 3rd.  This was Borna’s second final in Marrakech, and his third final overall.   The win puts Borna back in the top 50 of the rankings and up to #2 in the #NextGen race to Milan, just behind Sascha Zverev.  Borna had knee surgery late last Fall after being forced to withdraw from his match at the US Open.  We’re glad to see him back on court and playing well!

Monte Carlo = The Most Beautiful Tournament of the Year
Forget Wimbledon.  The tournament in Monte Carlo is at the top of our tennis tournament bucket list.  The Monte Carlo Country Club hosts the tournament, and center court is surrounded by view of the mountains and sea.  Tune in to Tennis Channel all week for some spectacular views and tennis!

Rafael Nadal Going for Perfect 10
Rafa, the undisputed King of Clay, has already won a record breaking 9 titles in Monte Carlo, Barcelona, and Roland Garros.  He is the only player in the open era to have won a tournament at least 9 times.  Could he go even further and make it a perfect 10?

Stevie Johnson Wins 2nd Title in Houston
After a rough start to 2016, Stevie Johnson has been on a roll since last year’s grass court season.  He picked up his first ATP World Tour Title in Nottingham, made the 4th round of a slam for the first time, and picked up a bronze medal at the Olympics.  Stevie worked hard in the off season, shedding nearly 20 pounds, and it’s shown!   He won the 2nd title of his career, and his 1st on clay, at the Men’s Clay Court Championships in Houston.  Stevie took out Jack Sock in the semifinals before defeating Thomaz Bellucci in the finals.   And as is the tradition at the tournament, Stevie celebrated the victory by jumping into the pool at the River Oaks country club!

Album Release, Music

Patent Pending Release “Other Peoples Greatest Hits” Album May 26th

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Patent Pending are setting out on their UK Spring Break Tour and the guys just announced that they will release a new album called “Other People’s Greatest Hits” on May 26th.  The band recorded a bunch of new renditions of songs like “Spice Up Your Life” by the Spice Girls and “Livin La Vida Loca” by Ricky Martin.

Pre-orders are available on iTunes now and they will be selling physical copies of the album at every show on the UK Spring Break Tour!  Listen to Patent Pending’s version of “Spice Up Your Life” below!

Patent Pending are joining Simple Plan on tour later this Summer!  Check out the dates for the next US leg of the “No Pads, No Helmets, Just Balls” Anniversary tour here!

Be sure to follow Patent Pending & Secret Fangirls for more updates!

Music, Music Video

The Stolen Announce New Album And Single “Euphoric”

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New Jersey is known for being a musical breeding ground and they’ve gifted the world with the best and brightest stars from pop and rock alike.  The Stolen are no different.   Last year, they released an insanely solid album but they’ve resurfaced after some hibernation with a new album, “Fragile Heart,” due out May 19th and a fun throwback video for the lead single, “Eurphoric.”

The first track from the forthcoming album is super dreamy with surf rock waves that make you wish Summer lasted forever.  “Euphoric” builds on The Stolen’s past releases and showcases the musical prowess of each member creating a track that could easily become the soundtrack to our Summer!

Surrounded by posters featuring “Back To The Future,” The Cure, and Bowie, the band set up a classic 80s short film for the new single.  The guys are decked in their denim jackets, sneaking out of bedroom windows and meeting up with their friends “Stranger Things” style for a late night bonfire bonding session!

Watch the music video for “Euphoric” below.

Stream “Euphoric” on Spotify now!

Catch The Stolen on tour this Spring supporting their brand new album “Fragile Heart” due out May 19th!  Check out the dates below.

The Stolen Spring Tour 2017
May 19th – Brighton Bar – Long Branch, NJ – Buy Tickets
May 21st – Amityville Music Hall – Amityville, NY – Buy Tickets
May 28th – Voltage Lounge – Philadelphia, PA – Buy Tickets
June 2nd – The Ballroom @ Harmony House – Webster, NY – Buy Tickets
June 3rd – Sugar City – Buffalo, NY – Buy Tickets
June 4th – Scarlet and Grey Cafe – Columbus, OH – Buy Tickets
June 8th – Out Of The Blue Art Gallery – Cambridge, MA – Buy Tickets

Be sure to follow The Stolen and Secret Fangirls on Twitter!

Artist to Watch, Music, Music Video

The Johnsons Release Music Video For “Scream”

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There’s some kind of magic in a band of brothers – Jonas Brothers, AJR, and now The Johnsons are setting their sights on becoming your new favorite musical family!  Clayton, Chantry, and Connor Johnson teamed up with Tony Fagensen from Eve 6 to produce their latest single called “Scream” blending both pop and boyband elements with some serious guitar solos.  Musically and lyrically, this song hits all the right notes for a Summer time sing along that you won’t feel guilty about any time soon.

The band just released their brand new video for the single and it’s everything we could have wanted.  The cute Summer date video, directed by Connor, features the guys hanging out on the beach, having dinner by the boardwalk and playing carnival games – definitely a throwback to our favorite classic pop videos!  We can’t wait to hear what these guys are working on next but we’re sure it’s going to be just as upbeat, fun, and catchy!

Watch the official video for “Scream” now.

Grab a copy of The Johnsons’ single “Scream” on iTunes and Amazon.

Be sure to follow The Johnsons and Secret Fangirls on Twitter!

Music

TLC Take Fans “Way Back” With New Single Featuring Snoop Dogg

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The best selling American girl group, TLC, just released the first single from what will be the group’s final album. Chili and T-Boz are staying true to their 90’s R&B roots and aren’t shying away from issues that matter to them.  The single called “Way Back” talks about a relationship that goes, way back and sticks with you through thick and thin.

The Kickstarter funded album surpassed the goal to become the crowd funding site’s most successful campaign, and was backed by fans and celebrities like Katy Perry.  The girls noted this will be their first without Lisa since her passing although T-Boz explained “her spirit will always be present in the music. That will never change.”

Listen to “Way Back” featuring Snoop Dogg below.

Be sure to follow TLC and Secret Fangirls on Twitter now.

Sports, Tennis

Tennis Tuesday: News Roundup

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This Week’s Tournaments:
US Men’s Clay Court Championship – Houston, TX USA
Grand Prix Hassan II – Marrakesh, Morocco

Davis Cup Semi-Finals Set
We always love Davis Cup weekends!   Since tennis is such an individual sport, it’s fun to see the players in a team setting, playing not just for themselves but for their country.  The crowds are always excellent, loudly and festively supporting their nation.  Over the weekend, 8 nations faced off for a spot in the semi-finals.  Australia defeated the USA 3-2, led by a focused Nick Kyrgios and captain Lleyton Hewitt.

France had a straightforward victory over Great Britain, winning both singles rubbers on Friday and doubles on Saturday to seal the victory.   Even though they were out with injuries, Richard Gasquet and Pierre-Hugues Herbert were there to cheer on the team in Rouen.

The semi-finals will take place on September 15-17th, just after the conclusion of the US Open.  Belgium will host Australia, while France will host Serbia.

Memphis Open to Move to Long Island, NY
The Memphis Open is leaving its home in Tennessee after a 41-year run.  The ATP 250 event is moving to the newly re-opened Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Hempstead, NY in 2018.  GF Sports partnered with Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment to move the tournament to the new venue.  Next year’s event will take place February 10 – 18.   We’re thrilled to see more tennis in NY!

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Clay Season Is Here!
The tour has officially moved to the clay courts, with just 6 weeks to go until Roland Garros!   This week, Grigor Dimitrov is the #1 seed in Marakesh while Jack Sock is the #1 seed in Houston.  Both players have had an outstanding season so far in 2017 and let’s see if they can keep the momentum going on the clay!

Music, On Tour, The Vamps

The Vamps Announce “Middle Of The Night Tour”

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The Vamps just announced a massive headlining tour this Spring called the “Middle Of The Night Tour!”  The Spring Tour will bring the guys all across the UK with their friends New Hope Club and The Tide starting in Sheffield and rolling through Liverpool, Dublin, and Nottingham to name a few.

James, Brad, Tristan, and Connor are set to release their third studio album sometime in 2017 and we can’t wait to hear what the guys have been working on.  We got a small taste of their new music when they played to a sold out crowd at Gramercy Theatre in NYC in March but if their latest single “All Night” is a blue print for the new album, count us in!!  Check out the tour dates below and get your tickets while they last.

The Vamps “Middle Of The Night Tour” ft. The Tide & New Hope Club
April 28th – Sheffield Arena – Sheffield, UK – Buy Tickets
April 29th – SSE Hydro – Glasgow, UK – Buy Tickets
May 1st – Metro Radio Arena – Newcastle, UK – Buy Tickets
May 5th – Echo Arena – Liverpool, UK – Buy Tickets
May 6th – Manchester Arena – Manchester, UK – Buy Tickets
May 8th – 3Arena – Dublin, ROI – Buy Tickets
May 10th – SSE Arena – Belfast, UK – Buy Tickets
May 13th – O2 Arena – London, UK – Buy Tickets
May 16th – Motorpoint Arena – Cardiff, UK – Buy Tickets
May 17th – Motorpoint Arena – Nottingham, UK – Buy Tickets
May 19th – Genting Arena – Birmingham, UK – Buy Tickets

Watch the video for “All Night” featuring Matoma below.

Grab a copy of “All Night” on iTunes or Amazon now so you can sing along on tour!

Be sure to follow The Vamps, The Tide, New Hope Club, and Secret Fangirls on Twitter.