Monthly Archives: June 2017

Sports, Tennis

Tennis Tuesday: News Roundup

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This Week’s Tournament:
Mercedes Cup – Stuttgart, Germany
Ricoh Open – s-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands

Last Week’s Winners:
Roland Garros – Rafael Nadal

Rafa Wins “La Decima”
Rafael Nadal made history by winning Roland Garros for a record 10th time.  Rafa made it through the entire tournament without dropping a set, defeating Stan Wawrinka in the final 6-2, 6-3, 6-1.  He is the first man in the open era to win 10 titles at a Grand Slam, and is now second on the all-time Grand Slam titles list with 15.

Ryan Harrison & Michael Venus Win Roland Garros Doubles
2017 has been quite a turnaround for Ryan Harrison, who admitted he had been on the brink of quitting tennis altogether just a few months ago.  He won his first ATP World Tour singles title earlier this year in Memphis and made it back into the top 50. Harrison teamed up with his close friend and best man Michael Venus for doubles at Roland Garros, making it all the way to the finals.  They faced off against fellow American Donald Young & Santiago Gonzalez for the title, winning 7-6 (5), 6-7 (4), 6-3.  Now Ryan can add grand slam champion to his list of accomplishments this year!

Grass Season Is Here!
The tennis world moves from clay to much quicker grass courts this week, with tournaments in Germany and the Netherlands.  Roger Federer is also back in action this week in Stuttgart, after skipping the entire clay court season.  The grass court season is by far the shortest on the tennis calendar – Wimbledon qualifying starts in just 2 weeks!

Music, On Tour

Broadside Announce UK Tour Dates With Trash Boat

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Broadside are giving fans tons of fun stuff to look forward to ahead of their album release.  The guys just announced an early Fall tour supporting Trash Boat in the UK!  We’re waiting impatiently on a US headliner tour but we are stoked to see Ollie, Dorian, Pat, and Niles hitting the UK again so soon.  Tickets are on sale now so be sure to get yours while they last!  Check out all of the dates below.

Fall 2017 UK Tour w/ Trash Boat, Broadside, & Homebound
Sept 17th – Talking Heads – Southampton – Buy Tickets
Sept 18th – CLWB Ifor Bach – Cardiff – Buy Tickets
Sept 19th – Magnet – Liverpool – Buy Tickets
Sept 20th – Rock City Basement – Nottingham – Buy Tickets
Sept 22nd – Underworld – London – Buy Tickets
Sept 23rd – The Key Club – Leeds – Buy Tickets
Sept 24th – Rebellion Rock Bar – Manchester – Buy Tickets
Sept 25th – O2 Academy2 – Newcastle – Buy Tickets
Sept 26th – G2 – Glasgow – Buy Tickets
Sept 27th – O2 Institute3 – Birmingham – Buy Tickets

Watch the brand new video for “Paradise” below!

Pre-orders for Broadside’s “Paradise” are available on iTunes or Amazon now as well as on their official website now.  Grab a copy so you can sing along on tour!

Watch our interview with Broadside HERE and get to know your new favorite band a little bit better.

Be sure to follow Trash Boat, Broadside, Homebound, and Secret Fangirls on Twitter.

Andy Grammer, Music

Andy Grammer Releases “Give Love” ft. Lunchmoney Lewis

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If you’re ever feeling down, you can always count on Andy Grammer’s music to help turn your day around.  His upbeat music is guaranteed to lift your spirits and put a smile on your face and a spring in your step.  His latest track, “Give Love,” featuring Lunchmoney Lewis (who was also featured on Thomas Rhett’s “I Feel Good”) will inspire you to share the love and feel good vibes that are a signature of Andy’s music.  Listen to “Give Love” below!

Andy has been working hard writing songs for his new album, which is due out later this Fall.    You can also see him perform live on the TODAY show on Friday, June 23rd as part of their Summer concert series!

Pick up a copy of “Give Love” on iTunes now!

Be sure to follow Andy Grammer & Secret Fangirls for more updates!

Artist to Watch, Music

Broadside Release “Laps Around A Picture Frame”

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Broadside are showing that it’s okay to not be okay on their latest release “Laps Around A Picture Frame” off their highly anticipated second album “Paradise.”  The new song showcases two different view points addressing anxiety, panic attacks, and feeling totally isolated in a crowded room which is something that is more common than you might imagine.  The song is the first time guitarist Dorian Cooke steps up to the mic, breaking his silence to share his effortlessly smooth vocals and to split harmonies with front man Ollie Baxxter.

When asked about the track, Cooke says “We wrote the music, lyrics, and arrangement around a panic attack in a crowded environment. Even the name is an exercise for panic attacks taught to me by a therapist. The persona I represent is of someone that’s on the higher end of the social spectrum – someone popular and beautiful on the outside, but has that constant struggle internally.” Baxxter adds, “I portray a young female persona shaped by the harshness of her environment, which is a story shared with me by a close friend whenever she is in a public setting. I know it’s something much more common than people tend to show.”

Listen to “Laps Around A Picture Frame” below.

Broadside just wrapped up their final tour before the album drops June 16th, and the guys announced two new festival shows this Summer, “Syke Fest” in their native Richmond, VA on July 15th and a headlining slot at Sophomore Slump Fest in Greensboro, NC on August 5th.

Pre-order the brand new album “Paradise” on iTunes or Amazon and get “Laps Around A Picture Frame” instantly!  Pre-order bundles are also available on Broadside’s official website and include exclusive merch items like enamel pins, beach towels, and more.

Be sure to follow Broadside and Secret Fangirls on Twitter!

Boy Bands, Music, Music Video

Watch Citizen Four’s “Want You Back” Video

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Our new favorite boyband, Citizen Four, just released the music video for their latest single “Want You Back!”  The video features Conner, Carson, Josh & Austin riding around on four wheelers and rocking some incredibly iconic 90s inspired fashion.   We love how Citizen Four take everything we know and love about boybands (the harmonies, the smooth moves, the outfits) and find a way to make it their own!   Watch the video for “Want You Back” below!

Pick up a copy of “Want You Back” on iTunes now!

Be sure to follow Citizen Four & Secret Fangirls for more updates!

Artist to Watch, Interviews, Music

SecretFangirls.com Interview Broadside

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Former Richmond natives, now Los Angeles locals Broadside are about to release their most pop sounding record into the world.  The bands’ sophomore effort, aptly titled “Paradise,” is due out June 16th on Victory Records – just in time for Summer.   Ollie, Niles, Pat, and Dorian have taken a massive step forward on this record showcasing how many different influences and how “weird” they can get on a record while still maintaining their pop punk roots.

 We got the chance to sit down with Broadside after their set on the Real Friends Tour in New York City to chat about what’s on their tour rider, their go-to karaoke song, who they would fangirl over, and their own ideas of “Paradise.”  Watch the interview below and get to know your new favorite kings of Pop Punk! 

Pre-order your copy of “Paradise” on iTunes or Amazon now and get 3 new tracks instantly before the album drops on June 16th!

Don’t forget to follow Broadside and Secret Fangirls on Twitter!

Music, On Tour

Jon Bellion Announces “The Human Condition Tour Part III”

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Jon Bellion just announced a ton of Fall tour dates hitting cities across the US and dipping into Canada starting in September with stops in Philly, Atlanta, Vancouver, Las Vegas, and two nights in Indianapolis!  In case you’re not familiar with him, Jon is the mastermind behind some of the biggest hits like Rihanna and Eminem’s “Monster”, Jason Derulo’s “Trumpets”, and now he’s making a name for himself with his smashes like “All Time Low,” “80’s Films,” and “Overwhelming” which are almost impossible to escape in the best way possible.

Jon Bellion is a tour de force in his live shows and “The Human Condition Tour Part III” is sure to be even bigger and better! Tickets go on sale Friday June 9th at 10am local venue time so make sure you get your tickets before they sell out!  Check out the full tour dates below.

Jon Bellion’s “The Human Condition Tour Part III” Fall 2017
Sept 8th – Skyline Stage @ MANN – Philadelphia, PA – Buy Tickets
Sept 9th – The National – Richmond, VA – Buy Tickets
Sept 10th – Echostage – Washington, D.C. – Buy Tickets
Sept 12th – The Ritz – Raleigh, NC – Buy Tickets
Sept 13th – Coca-Cola Roxy – Atlanta, GA – Buy Tickets
Sept 18th – Cain’s Ballroom – Tulsa, OK – Buy Tickets
Sept 19th – South Side Ballroom – Dallas, TX – Buy Tickets
Sept 21st – Stubb’s – Austin, TX – Buy Tickets
Sept 22nd – Revention Music Center – Houston, TX – Buy Tickets
Sept 24th – El Rey Theater – Albuquerque, NM – Buy Tickets
Sept 25th – Comerica Theatere –  Phoenix, AZ – Buy Tickets
sept 27th – Shrine Expo Hall – Los Angeles, CA – Buy Tickets
Sept 29th – The Armory – San Francisco, CA – Buy Tickets
Oct 1st – The Paramount Theatre – Seattle, WA – Buy Tickets
Oct 2nd – Vogue Theatre – Vancouver BC – Buy Tickets
Oct 3rd – Crystal Ballroom  – Portland, OR – Buy Tickets
Oct 4th – Knitting Factory – Boise, ID – Buy Tickets
Oct 6th – Brooklyn Bowl – Las Vegas NV – Buy Tickets
Oct 7th – The Great Salt Air-  Salt Lake City,  UT – Buy Tickets
Oct 10th – 1STBANK Center – Broomfield, CO – Buy Tickets
Oct 11th – Arvest Bank Theater @ The Midland – Kansas City, MO – Buy Tickets
Oct 13th – Myth -Minneapolis, MN – Buy Tickets
Oct 19th – The Pageant – St. Louis, MO – Buy Tickets
Oct 20th – Egyptian Room – Indianapolis, IN – Buy Tickets
Oct 21st – Egyptian Room – Indianapolis, IN – Buy Tickets
Oct 24th – Rebel – Toronto, ON – Buy Tickets
Oct 26th – The Norva – Norfolk, VA – Buy Tickets
Oct 30th – House Of Blues – Orlando, FL – Buy Tickets
Nov 1st – The Fillmore – Miami, FL – Buy Tickets
Nov 3rd – Music Farm – Columbia, SC – Buy Tickets

Watch the official video for “All Time Low” now.

Grab a copy of “The Human Condition” on iTunes or Amazon now so you can sing along on tour!

Be sure to follow Jon Bellion and Secret Fangirls on Twitter.

Sports, Tennis

Tennis Tuesday: Roland Garros Week 2

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This Week’s Tournament:
Roland Garros – Paris, France

Roland Garros 101
Where to Watch: Tennis Channel and NBC
Tournament Dates:  May 28 – June 11
Time:  Play starts daily at 5am EST
Social Media: #RG17 @RolandGarros

Rafa Celebrates 31st Birthday
Rafa has been celebrating his birthday at Roland Garros for many years now, as it usually falls about halfway through the tournament.  He celebrated his 31st birthday on June 3rd, with lots of support from fans as he goes for a record 10th title.

Quarterfinals Set
We’re down to the final 8!   Quarterfinal action starts today in Paris.  Rafael Nadal is taking on Pablo Carreño Busta while Dominic Thiem will face Novak Djokovic.   Wednesday will see Stan Wawrinka vs Marin Cilic and Andy Murray vs Kei Nishikori.

Sportsmanship Highlight of Week 1
One of the biggest stories of the first week of Roland Garros was the sportsmanship and compassion on display.   Juan Martin del Potro comforting Nicolas Almagro when he had to withdraw with a knee injury.  Horacio Zeballos carrying David Goffin’s bag off court when he suffered a nasty fall, tearing muscle in his ankle.  Dominic Thiem offering comforting words to Stevie Johnson at the net after the loss of his father.  It’s wonderful to see and one of the many reasons why we love this sport.

Album Release, Jake Miller, Music

Jake Miller Announces New Album “2:00AM in LA” Out June 16th

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Jake Miller had been hinting at a new album coming “soon,” but we never thought it would be this soon!  His brand new album, “2:00AM in LA” is coming out NEXT FRIDAY, June 16th!!!  We are so excited to hear more of what Jake’s been working on.  If you’re following Jake on snap (if not you totally should be), then you’ve you’ve heard some of the new music.   Jake has been hard at work writing and producing the tracks for the album, which he is releasing independently.  And he’s rapping again!   Read Jake’s note to fans below and get HYPE for “2:00AM in LA!”

Be sure to follow Jake Miller & Secret Fangirls for more updates!

Album Release, Artist to Watch, Boy Bands, Music

Why Don’t We Drop “Why Don’t We Just” EP

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Why Don’t We just dropped another new EP!    The “Why Don’t We Just” EP shot to the top of the iTunes pop chart immediately upon it’s release, topping Harry Styles, Ed Sheeran, and more.  It’s amazing to see the success that Daniel, Zach, Jonah, Corbyn, and Jack have been having.   It’s hard to believe that Why Don’t We only formed 8 months ago!   The EP features more of that pure pop sound and smooth harmonies that we have come to know and love from Why Don’t We.  Listen to the “Why Don’t We Just” EP on Spotify now!

Why Don’t We are heading out on a headlining tour this Summer – don’t miss your chance to see them live!   We suggest getting tickets ASAP as some shows are selling out already!  Check out the dates for the “Something Different” Tour here.

Pick up a copy of the “Why Don’t We Just” EP on iTunes now so you can sing along on tour!

Be sure to follow Why Don’t We & Secret Fangirls for more updates!