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The Friday Five: Backstreet Boys’ Best Videos

This weekend marks the official start of summer, which means concert season is in full swing!  And we’re seeing the Backstreet Boys on Sunday!  It’s hard to believe BSB have been together for 21 years now, and after all this time they’re still going strong.  And they’re one of the few bands that have never let us down over the years.  We love that they brought back their original music video choreography for tour.  In honor of the In a World Like This Tour, here are our five favorite BSB videos!  (It was extremely hard to not make this a Friday Ten…)

1.  “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back)”
This is probably the most iconic boy band video of ALL TIME.  Why are they monsters?  Nobody knows.  But seriously, you haven’t lived until you’ve seen Backstreet Boys perform “Everybody” live, with the entire crowd doing the choreography.   And have you caught the ending of “This Is The End?”  Apparently in heaven everyone knows the “Everybody” dance.

2. “Larger Than Life”
Budgets for music videos were much bigger in the 90s, like in this video when BSB went to outer space.   AJ is also probably the only man on earth who can pull off a mesh cropped top.  (He’s got the abs for it!)   We’re still not sure why they always insist on keeping Nick so under wraps in these videos (first he’s a mummy, now a robot?)

3. “I Want It That Way”
The video has over 98 million views on YouTube for a reason. Another iconic boy band video, which has been spoofed by Blink-182 and paid homage to by Big Time Rush.   We still get chills every time we hear Nick sing The Note.  (You know the one).   And that sad fangirl wave to Brian at the end?  We totally know your pain.

4. “Quit Playing Games With My Heart”
Otherwise known as that video where it starts raining and they dance around and get  their button down shirts and baggy pants soaking wet for no reason.   Howie D just totally takes it off.  Poor Brian had to keep his shirt buttoned because of his scar from heart surgery!  We are full of important 90s trivia facts like this, which we probably learned from TRL, Making the Video or Popup Video.

5. “As Long As You Love Me”
The CHAIR DANCE!  One of our fondest memories of middle school is when all the boys in our class blasted this song from their walkman, and attempted to recreate this chair dance during homeroom.  The key word being attempted.

Bonus. “We’ve Got It Goin’ On”
This might be the best song to dance to, ever.   And their wardrobe is on point.  Layered denim and leather?  Check.  This is also the song with the prayer dance.

Just do yourself a favor and head to the Backstreet Boys Vevo page and hit play all, it’s Friday.   We’ll be rehearsing our choreography for Sunday’s show.

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Artist To Watch: Phase V

Phase V is truly a modern boy band, or as they call themselves an “urban-pop boy band.”   We love that they are a boy band in the classic sense of the word:  They sing, they dance, they sing while they dance – they’ve got it!  (The right stuff.)  Phase V’s brand new single, “Drop It” is out now and it’s everything you need in a summer jam.   As fangirls of 90s boy bands, it’s safe to say that Phase V might be our new favorite artist to come out the recent 90s resurgence.

Be sure to pick up a copy of Phase V’s “Drop It” on iTunes and Amazon.  Watch the official video below.

We hope these guys go on tour soon (and play in NYC) because we’re going to need to experience their smooth harmonies and sharp dance moves in person!   They also did a cover of Justin Timberlake’s “Not a Bad Thing,” which we’ve always said would sound great with a 5-part harmony.

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Boyz II Men to Perform on “FOX & Friends” All American Summer Concert Series June 20th!

Calling all 90s fangirls!  You’re going to want to tune into “FOX & Friends” this Friday morning, June 20th, because Boyz II Men are performing as part of their All American Summer Concert Series!  Or if you’re in NYC, head over to the Fox News Channel Plaza, 1211 Avenue of the Americas, by 7AM to watch the show in person!

Boyz II Men will perform some of their classic hits, as well as songs off of their upcoming album, “Collide.”  We’re hoping they do a little East Coast swag and play “Motown Philly” and of course, “End of the Road!”    We saw Boyz  II Men on The Package Tour with New Kids on the Block and 98 Degrees last summer, and after all this time they’ve still got the right stuff.  (Yes we’re mixing boy band analogies.  It’s our blog).

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Wild Party Announce Debut Album “Phantom Pop” Out October 7th

One of the five finalists in the iHeartRadio and Macy’s Rising Star Contest, Wild Party, just announced their debut album will be released on October 7th.  You can pre-order the album on iTunes now and get a download of the single “When I Get Older!”
Check out a tweet from the band below featuring the album art!

If that’s not enough, Wild Party are going on tour this summer!  Check out the dates below.

Wild Party Summer Tour Dates
** w/ Andrew McMahon
June 21st – Macy’s Northridge – Northridge, CA – More Info
June 25th – Bootleg Bar – Los Angeles, CA – Buy Tickets
July 9th – Tricky Falls – El Paso, TX – Buy Tickets
July 10th – The Rhythm Room – Scottsdale, AZ – Buy Tickets
July 12th – Club Sound – Salt Lake City, UT – Buy Tickets  **
July 13th – Aggie Theater – Ft. Collins, CO  – Buy Tickets   **
July 14th – The Black Sheep – Colorado Springs, CO – Buy Tickets  **
July 16th – The Slow Down – Omaha, NE – But Tickets  **
July 17th – The Castle Theater – Bloomington, IN – Buy Tickets  **
July 19th – Schubas Tavern – Chicago, IL – Buy Tickets  **
August 8th – Stone Pony – Asbury Park, NJ – Buy Tickets  **
August 9th – Chameleon Club – Lancaster, PA – Buy Tickets  **
August 30th – Grand Junction Off Road, Grand Junction, CO – More Info

Listen to “When I Get Older” below.

Be sure to vote for Wild Party in the iHeartRadio Macy’s Rising Star Contest – it’s the last week to vote!

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5 Seconds Of Summer Release “Kiss Me Kiss Me” In The US

Australian pop punk band 5SOS just released a brand new single in the US called “Kiss Me Kiss Me” and it’s already on repeat in the Secret Fangirl offices.  Listen to the new single below!

“Kiss Me Kiss Me” is released on the heels of announcing a second show in Mexico for the band, and leading up to the release of their full length album on July 22nd! Pre-order the album on iTunes and receive instant downloads of the first four tracks on the album.  Check out the track listing below.

5 Seconds Of Summer Track Listing

1. She Looks So Perfect
2. Don’t Stop
3. Good Girls
4. Kiss Me Kiss Me
5. 18
6. Everything I Didn’t Say
7. Beside You
8. End Up Here
9. Long Way Home
10. Heartbreak Girl
11. Mrs. All American
12. Amnesia
13. Social Casualty
14. Never Be
15. Voodoo Doll
16. Greenlight

You can also listen to a new song called “Rejects” that’s not even on this album HERE! If it sounds like an outtake from All Time Low’s album “Dirty Work” that’s because 5SOS have been spending a lot of time with front man Alex Gaskarth writing songs and generally learning how to be punk rock grown ups.

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Olivia Somerlyn: SomerLover Meetup in NYC!

Attention NYC SomerLovers:  Olivia Somerlyn is having a meetup in NYC this Friday, June 20th!

Olivia’s music is super fun to dance to and definitely the perfect summer soundtrack.  Her new single “Parachute” (co-written/produced by none other than Nick Jonas) is out now on iTunes and Amazon.
Come out to a Somerlover meet up and you’ll know why Olivia is the sweetest popstar to emerge in recent years!

We hope you’ve been voting for Olivia in the Macy’s and iHeartRadio Rising Star Contest — this is the final week to vote!

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The Vamps “Somebody to You” EP Out August 4th; Today Show July 24th!

Get ready America because  The Vamps are coming!  Following their rocking show at the Highline Ballroom in NYC, British band The Vamps just announced the “Somebody To You” EP will be released on August 4th!    The EP will be available on iTunes and The Vamps store, and you can pre-order starting today! Or you can always order from both:  each site will be selling exclusive tracks!  (We’re going to need both copies!)

“Somebody To You” EP Tracklisting (iTunes edition)
1.  “Somebody To You” featuring Demi Lovato
2. “Wild Heart”
3. “Midnight Memories”
4. “Move My Way”
5. “She Looks So Perfect”

“Somebody To You” EP Tracklisting (The Vamps store edition)
1.  “Somebody To You” featuring Demi Lovato
2. “Wild Heart”
3. “Midnight Memories”
4. “High Hopes” (CD version only)
5. “Sweater Weather”
6. “She Was The One” (CD version only)

The Vamps Today Show Concert July 24th!
The Vamps will also be performing on The Today Show  on Thursday, July 24th to kick off their US tour with Austin Mahone!  Want to watch The Vamps perform live in NYC?   Let The Today Show know you want to see them perform outside!  Sign their Twitition, send the Today show an email, or tweet the Today Show using  #TVOutsideOnTheTodayShow!   If enough people get involved, The Vamps will perform outdoors in the plaza, so you can be in the audience!   Stay tuned for updates.

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Jesse McCartney Announces In Technicolor Tour!

Jesse McCartney is taking his new album “In Technicolor” on tour!   The album will be released on July 22nd, and Jesse will be on the road for the rest of the summer!  JMAC is always fun to see live because of his boy band trained dance moves (Dreamstreet anyone?), his slick vocal stylings, and his wardrobe, which is  always on point.  Watch the video for his new single “Superbad” below!

Tickets go on sale this Friday, June 20th at 10AM local venue time.  If you pre-order “In Technicolor,” you’ll have access to a special ticket pre-sale starting on Wednesday! Head over to JesseMac.com for all the details including info on VIP Meet & Greets.  Check out the tour dates below!

Jesse McCartney In Technicolor Tour Dates Summer 2014
July 25th – The Fillmore in Charlotte – Charlotte, NC – Buy Tickets
July 27th – Varsity Theater – Minneapolis, MN  – Buy Tickets
July 28th – House Of Blues Chicago – Chicago, IL – Buy Tickets
July 29th – Mercury Ballroom – Louisville, KY – Buy Tickets
July 30th – House Of Blues Cleveland – Cleveland, OH – Buy Tickets
August 1st – House Of Blues New Orleans – New Orleans, LA – Buy Tickets
august 5th – House Of Blues Orlando – Orlando, FL – Buy Tickets
August 6th – House Of Blues Myrtle Beach – North Myrtle Beach, SC – Buy Tickets
August 8th – The Fillmore Silver Spring – Silver Spring, MD – Buy Tickets
August 9th – Theatre of Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA – Buy Tickets
August 12th – Irving Plaza – New York, NY –  Buy Tickets
August 13th – Paradise Rock Club – Boston, MA  – Buy Tickets
August 16th – Paramount Huntington – Huntington, NY – Buy Tickets
August 21st – St. Andrew’s Hall – Detroit, MI – Buy Tickets
August 22nd – Deluxe at Old National Center – Indianapolis, IN – Buy Tickets
August 23rd – Bogart’s – Cincinnati, OH – Buy Tickets
August 25th – House Of Blues Houston – Houston, TX – Buy Tickets
August 26th – House Of Blues Dallas – Dallas, TX – Buy Tickets
August 28th – House Of Blues Las Vegas – Las Vegas, NV – Buy Tickets
August 30th – The Fillmore San Francisco – San Francisco, CA – Buy Tickets
September 1st – House Of Blues Sunset Strip – West Hollywood, CA – Buy Tickets
September 2nd – House Of Blues – San Diego – San Diego, CA – Buy Tickets
September 4th – House Of Blues – Anaheim, CA – Buy Tickets

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MTV Artist to Watch: The Vamps at Highline Ballroom in NYC!

British band The Vamps (yes band, NOT a boy band) played to a sold out crowd at NYC’s Highline Ballroom on Sunday.  The show was part of the MTV Artist to Watch Series, which has recently featured artists such as Austin Mahone and Hunter Hayes.   We were thrilled to have the chance to see them again!   This wasn’t their first time playing in NYC:  Back in February, they played the Gramercy Theatre with AJR.  Since then, The Vamps released their debut album “Meet The Vamps,” which has been as high as #2 on the charts in the UK, and have been all over the world in support of their album.

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The quartet, Bradley Simpson (lead vocals, guitar), James McVey (lead guitar), Connor Ball (bass) and Tristan Evans (drums) really mesh well together considering they found each other via social media about 3 years ago!  Each member has their own unique style and musical taste (James for example is a fan of country stars like Dan + Shay), yet the music The Vamps create is pure, catchy pop rock at its best.  The band’s musicianship, harmonies, and talent show that  this group is more than just another band creating a frenzy among teenage girls.

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Their high energy performance had the crowd dancing from start to finish!  The Vamps’ set featured all of their singles, including the latest “Somebody To You,” and the first song the band ever wrote together, “She Was The One.”  The crowd was singing along to every word, which is impressive for a band whose album hasn’t even been released in the US yet!    They have a great stage presence, interacting with each other and also with the lucky fans in the front row!

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The Vamps also performed solid covers of The Killers’ “Mr. Brightside,” Simon and Garfunkel’s “Cecilia,” and a fun, rock version of Jason Derulo’s “Trumpet.”   When the crowd started chanting “take it off,” Tristan turned it into a jam session showcasing all of their musical talents, as Brad told the audience “let’s make some music together!”   If you haven’t met The Vamps yet, get ready:  they are most definitely the Artist to Watch in 2014!

Setlist:
Wild Heart
Last Night
Somebody To You
She Was The One
Mr. Brightside (cover)
Girls on TV
Trumpets (cover)
Can We Dance
Cecilia (cover)

Watch our video of The Vamps performing “Somebody To You” and check out our Youtube & Tumblr for more photos & video from the show!

 

If you’re in NYC, you can meet The Vamps and catch an acoustic set at Planet Hollywood tonight!  If not, be sure to tune into their livestream at 6PM today…they’ll be making a big announcement you don’t want to miss! 

The Vamps will be touring the US with Austin Mahone all summer long!  Check out the dates here and get a copy of “Wild Heart” on iTunes!

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Austin Mahone Adds New Summer Tour Dates!

Get ready Mahomies!  Austin Mahone just announced 2 new dates for his summer tour with The Vamps and Fifth Harmony!  The shows are in Foxwoods, Connecticut and Boston, which were previously not included on the schedule.   Pre-sales for Mahomies.com members start tomorrow, June 17th at 10AM!   VIP packages will be offered as well.  Visit AustinMahone.com for all the details!

We don’t know about you, but after seeing Austin’s short set at Summer Jam, we think we might need to go to more than one date on this summer tour!  Here’s a little preview of what you’ll be seeing on tour.

Austin Mahone Summer 2014 Tour Dates
August 15th – Grand Theater at Foxwoods Resort & Casino – Ledyard, CT – Buy Tickets
August 17th – Blue Hills Bank Pavilion – Boston, MA – Buy Tickets

**Check out all of Austin Mahone’s upcoming summer tour dates here!

Public onsales for the new dates are Friday, June 20th at 10AM!

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