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5SOS, Music

5SOS Announce Worldwide Release Dates for Debut Album!

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Australian band 5SOS announced the international release dates for their self-titled debut album, out this summer!   We can’t wait! After catching an incredible show on the Stars, Stripes and Maple Syrup Tour, we’re so excited to have new music from the pop-punk band. Read their note to fans below, posted on the band’s Tumblr page:

“After three years, we finally get to tell you that… WE HAVE AN ALBUM !!! you can preorder from midnight (local time!) weds 14th may !! everyone that does preorder it on iTunes will get to download a new track from the album straight away 😉 and you’ll also get a bunch of other tracks to hear & own before the release!

We’ve been working on this so hard for you and it feels so good that we finally get to release it. We really hope you’ll like it. All the info you need is below… We love you! – Cal, Ash, Mikey & Luke x #FinallyA5sosAlbum”

“5 Seconds of Summer” International Album Release Dates
June 27th: Australia, New Zealand, Italy, Austria, Czech Republic, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Holland, Slovakia, South Africa, Switzerland, and Sweden
June 30th: Everywhere else (in Europe)!
July 16th: Japan
July 22nd: USA, Canada, and Mexico

You can pre-order the standard version or deluxe edition of the album on iTunes today! Tracks “She Looks so Perfect” and new single “Don’t Stop” are available as instant downloads!

“5 Seconds of Summer” Album Tracklisting
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. “Lost Boy” – watch our video from their NYC Show!
12. “Amnesia”
13. “Social Casualty” (deluxe edition)
14. “Never Be” (deluxe edition)
15. “Voodoo Doll” (deluxe edition)
16. “Greenlight” (deluxe edition)

Be sure to follow 5SOS & Secret Fangirls on Twitter for more updates!

 

90s, Boy Bands, Music, On Tour

O-Town Is Reuniting & Going On Tour

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We’ve been the lamenting the lack of a boy band reunion in 2014, after recent years that brought us NKOTBSB, 98 Degrees, and even an *NSYNC reunion for a brief but glorious moment at the VMAs last year!  After much speculation, O-Town announced they will be reuniting for a tour and album this fall!  Unfortunately the bands’ most famous member, Ashley Parker Angel, appears to have better things to do and won’t be part of this.

While O-Town was never a priority in our boy band fangirling days, who doesn’t remember their single “Liquid Dreams?” Looking back, we aren’t sure why this song was played at middle school dances, but it was a huge Top 10 single for America’s 5th most popular boy band.  Watch the video below and enjoy having it stuck in your head for the rest of the day!

The reunion comes 10 years after the bands’ breakup, and O-Town is calling the reunion a “new beginning.” The band started thinking of a reunion just for the fun of it, to give fans a chance to see them perform old songs, and it ended up sparking new ideas and developing into new music. We’re hoping that *NSYNC felt some of this in their reunion last year, and are secretely working on new music as well! (Remember Justin Timberlake is a master of recording in secret. It can be done).

O-Town Fall 2014 Tour Dates
November 4th – Irving Plaza – New York, NY – Buy Tickets
November 5th – The Paramount – Huntington, NY – Buy Tickets
November 6th – The Stone Pony – Asbury Park, NJ – Buy Tickets
November 7th – The Wellmont Theater – Montclair, NJ – Buy Tickets
November 9th – Theater of Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA – Buy Tickets

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Austin Mahone, Boys We Like, Music

Austin Mahone Releases “All I Ever Need” from Debut Album “The Secret”

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We’re just two weeks away from the release of Austin Mahone’s debut album, “The Secret!”  He just premiered a new track, “All I Ever Need.”  It’s much slower than other singles we’ve heard from Austin so far, but every one man boy band needs a slow jam.  Listen below!

You can pre-order “The Secret” now and instantly get tracks “MMM Yeah,” “Till I Find You,” and “All I Ever Need!”  Austin will be going on tour this summer to support the album – he’ll kick off the Today Show Toyota Concert Series on May 26th in NYC, followed by shows in Europe and then a headlining tour across North America with The Vamps.  Tickets are on sale now!

Follow Austin Mahone & Secret Fangirls on Twitter for more updates!

Boys We Like, Dan+Shay, Music, On Tour, Show Review

Dan + Shay + You Acoustic Session!

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It’s no secret that one of our favorite new artists is Dan + Shay.  Their debut album, “Where It All Began,”  was released last month, and we’ve been playing it nonstop!  So we were thrilled to finally see them live on the “We’re Not Invisible Tour” with Hunter Hayes!  Before they opened the show for thousands of people, Dan + Shay had a small, acoustic set backstage for around 30 people.

The acoustic session was one of the most unique artist experiences we’ve ever had.  The intimate gathering allowed for the duo, Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney, to interact and connect with their fans on a more personal level.   Their acoustic-driven sound was perfect for the up-close setting.  And gave us a reason to just have one big sing along to songs off their album that they wouldn’t be playing in their set later that evening, like “Party Girl”

Dan + Shay also played a new song, “Sway,” for the first time ever!  They said the song could be on their “next album,” but we are already loving it!  We found ourselves swaying (pun intended) and singing along the first time we heard it.    Shay’s voice gives us chills.  Check it out below!

Following the acoustic set, Dan + Shay were first to open the We’re Not Invisible Tour.  They opened with our favorite song, “What You Do To Me,” and closed with their new single, “Show You Off,” which just was just added to country radio.  We’re even bigger fans of Dan + Shay than before, and can’t wait to see them again!  Not only is this duo extremely talented, they are also funny, gracious and sweeter than sweet tea on a hot summer day.

Check out all of their upcoming tour dates here!  Visit Dan+Shay.com for more details on the Dan + Shay + You experience.

Be sure to follow Dan + Shay & Secret Fangirls on Twitter for more updates!

Music, On Tour

Artist to Watch: The Railers

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 As part of our whirlwind Hunter Hayes album release week, we had the chance to see The Railers open for him in Stamford as part of the 24 Hour Road Race.  Based in Nashville, TN, the country group is comprised of brothers Jordan and Jonathan Lawson, Cassandra Lawson and Tyler Oban.

Their set included a few of their original songs, a country-fied cover of It’s Time, and a jam they simply called “The Irish Song.”  We were majorly impressed by their musicianship, as they rocked out on the fiddle, concertina, violin and mandolin, among other instruments.  The Railers have been working on their debut album, and their first single is expected to hit country radio later this summer.

We loved the group’s energy on stage, as well as their interaction with the crowd.  They completely won over the energetic audience.  We’re sure we will be hearing lots more from them in the future!

After our show, The Railers headed to Asbury Park, New Jersey where they opened for Hunter’s record breaking 9th show in 24 hours. They ended their night (or should we say the next morning) and the 10th show of the 24 Hour Road Race in Philadelphia, where they joined Hunter and Charlie Worsham on stage for a special version of “I Want Crazy.”

The Railers have a few upcoming shows this summer, check out the dates below!

The Railers Summer 2014 Tour Dates
May 22nd – The Roundup – Davie, FL
May 24th – Iron Horse Grill – Jackson, MS
June 4th – Rathskeller – Indianapolis, IN
June 27th – Country Stampede – Manhattan, KS
June 28th – Nebraskaland Days – Northe Platte, NE
July 18th – Buckle Up Music Festival – Cincinatti, OH
July 19th – Rathskeller – Indianapolis, IN
July 31st – Brooklyn Bowl – Las Vegas, NV
August 1st – Denim & Diamonds – Mesa, AZ
August 3rd – Oregon Jamboree Music Festival – Sweet Home, OR
August 6th – Pepsi Ampitheater – Flagstaff, AZ
August 7th – The Rialto Theater – Tucson, AZ
August 21st – Minnesota State Fair – St Paul, MN
August 22nd – Minnesota State Fair – St Paul, MN
August 23rd – Palatine Street Festival – Palatine, IL
September 23rd – Riverside Ampitheater – Rushville, IN

Be sure to follow The Railers & Secret Fangirls on Twitter for more updates!

Boys We Like, Hunter Hayes, Music

Hunter Hayes’ Record Breaking “Storyline” Album Release Week!

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Hunter Hayes’ sophomore album, “Storyline,” was released last week, and we spent the whole week celebrating with him.  From his headlining show on the We’re Not Invisible Tour, to a private iHeartRadio show for 150 lucky guests, to his record-breaking 24 Hour Road Race , we’re so glad to have been a part of Hunter’s “Storyline!”

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Hunter is one of those rare musicians who bring so much extra attention to their live performance.  You never feel like you’re simply listening to the album – he and his band love to jam, mix things up vocally, and add something unique to each and every song.  His musicianship (he plays over 30 instruments) and passion for music are remarkable, as is the energy he brings to each performance.

We’re Not Invisible Tour
We’ve been impatiently waiting to see Hunter again after his “Encore” album release concert last year at Webster Hall in NYC.  We finally had the chance to see him at Mohegan Sun in CT.   We’ve been to a lot of concerts over the years, but this was by far one of the best, ever.  Hunter played a nearly 2-hour set, with old and new favorites.   He even made his way through the crowd to sing a few songs, giving everyone a chance at a front row seat.  Check out our video of “Storm Warning” below, from the best seat in the house!

iHeart Radio Album Release Show
We went from a 10,000 seat arena to an intimate space in TriBeCa.  The show was broadcast on iHeartRadio stations and online.  While it was scheduled to go for half an hour, Hunter wanted to keep playing for the fans in attendance.  It was the official “Storyline” release day, so why not celebrate?   We had the chance to meet him after the show, and he is just as humble and sweet as you can imagine, and could not have been more gracious.  Thank YOU Hunter!

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24 Hour Road Race To End Child Hunger
It’s official:  Hunter Hayes now holds the Guinness World Record for the Most Concerts in 24 Hours:  10 shows!  The excitement in the air at this show was remarkable!    We met fans at the show who were going to all 10 concerts with him – just amazing!  Hunter’s energy level was off the charts, despite it being the 7th show he’d played that day.  It was just a short 20 minute set, but was still one of our favorite shows that we’ve been to.  In addition to breaking the World Record, Hunter also wanted to raise awareness for Child Hunger Ends Here.

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We hope Hunter will be back in NYC-area sooner rather than later!

Get a copy of “Storyline” on iTunes or Amazon today!  Visit our Tumblr for more photos from the shows!

Be sure to follow Hunter Hayes & Secret Fangirls on Twitter for more updates!

 

90s, Big Time Rush, Boy Bands, Friday Five, Music, NKOTB, On Tour

The Friday Five: Our Favorite Tour Lineups

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There is nothing better than seeing your favorite artist on tour.   Except when two or more of your favorites team up – then it’s pretty much guaranteed to fall into the best concert EVER category. Or as NKOTBSB billed it:  One Night.  One Stage.  Once in a Lifetime. (or in our case, 3 times.)  Here are some of our favorite tour lineups!

1.  NKOTBSB (New Kids on the Block & Backstreet Boys)
Basically the greatest tour of all time.   Sure anything with these two acts would be amazing.  But the way the show was arranged, with alternate medleys of songs from each group, kept the audience thrilled from start to finish. And they played every song you’d ever want to hear – just giving the fans what they want.  If you’ve never seen Backstreet Boys perform “Everybody” live, you’re missing out! The choreography, set list, stage, everything about this tour was amazing.  It took everyone back in time , be it 1989 or 1999.

2.  The Best of Both Worlds Tour (Jonas Brothers, Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus)
It’s been years and we still aren’t sure how we managed to snag tickets to this one (as we say in our Fangirl Handbook, we refuse to buy resale tickets!)  But we were there, on the floor, and it was even 10 times more awesome than it looked in the 3D movie. We’d seen Jonas Brothers a couple of times before, but this tour was when they really hit their stride and exploded. And this tour was truly a once in a lifetime event.  Especially now that Hannah Montana is dead.

3. The Package Tour (New Kids on the Block, 98 Degrees & Boyz II Men)
We love NKOTB and their boy band posse. They recruited newly reunited 98 degrees and Boyz II Men for the appropriately titled “Package Tour.” Once again, NKOTB nailed the set, stage, choreography, etc. They’re older now, as are their fans, so they’re at a point when everyone can just relax, have fun and have the time of their lives.  It’s a beautiful thing.  We’re so glad NKOTB reunited and are better than ever!

4. Summer Break Tour (Big Time Rush, Victoria Justice, Jackson Guthy & Olivia Somerlyn)
The perfect name for the perfect summer tour.   We’re huge Victoria and BTR fans so we were thrilled to see them team up!  Openers Jackson Guthy and Olivia Somerlyn were fun opening acts who had us singing and dancing along by the third go round.  BTR doesn’t get enough credit for being a legit boy band, and for bringing back the genre. We’re convinced NKOTBSB and all these amazing things wouldn’t have happened without BTR.  These guys are talented singers and dancers and totally bring it each night. It doesn’t hurt that they share a choreographer with NKOTB – boy band master Kevin Maher.  Now if the New Kids could just recruit Big Time Rush for their boy band posse…

5. Matchbox Twenty & Goo Goo Dolls
We’re 90s fan girls so when we heard Matchbox Twenty and Goo Goo Dolls, two of our favorite bands ever, would be touring together we HAD to go. Mostly because if you had told us 15 years ago we would have the chance to go and didn’t, we would have been very upset with ourselves. Luckily we decided to go and it was more than worth it. Both acts played very solid sets including all of their old material.   It was just as great in 2013 as it would have been in 1996. If you are/were a fan of either group, we highly suggest seeing them live at least once.

You can see New Kids on the Block, Backstreet Boys, and Goo Goo Dolls on tour this summer!

Music, TV shows

Good Morning America Summer 2014 Concert Series Lineup!

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Good Morning America revealed their Summer Concert series lineup this morning! While we’re a little disappointed by the lack of boy bands and other Secret Fangirl favorites, it’s still a solid lineup. And we always love to see country artists in New York!

All shows are free and take place at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park. Just make sure to line up (early!) before the shows 7am start time to guarantee a space. Only the Jennifer Lopez and 50 Cent concerts will require an advance (free) ticket. Stay tuned for details. Unlike the Today Show concert series, there are no “fan passes” for GMA concerts. Attendees are encouraged to enter the park via the 72nd Street entrance on Fifth Avenue at 6am, when the park opens to the public.

As we said in our Today Show Summer Concert announcement, what better way to start your day by than seeing your favorite artist before work/school etc?

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Good Morning America “Fun In The Sun” Summer Concert Series
May 23rd – Lady Antebellum
May 30th – Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson
June 6th – Demi Lovato
June 13th – Paramore
June 20th – Jennifer Lopez
June 27th – Afrojack
July 4th – Jason Derulo
July 11th – Keith Urban
July 18th – Zedd
July 25th – Kings of Leon
August 1st – Enrique Iglesias
August 8th – Luke Bryan
August 15th – Florida Georgia Line
August 22nd – Robin Thicke
August 29th – Brad Paisley

Follow GMA on Twitter for more updates!

Austin Mahone, Boys We Like, On Tour

Austin Mahone European Tour Dates!

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We’re just 19 days from the release of Austin’s debut album, “The Secret” and we can hardly wait!   You’ll have plenty of chances to see Austin this summer, from his Today Show Summer Concert Series kickoff on Memorial Day, to a set at 106.1 BLI’s Summer Jam at Jones Beach!   And for all you Mahomies in Europe,  Austin just announced new tour dates!

Austin Mahone Summer 2014 European Tour Dates
June 23rd – Indigo 2 – London, England – Buy Tickets
June 25th – Le Trabendo – Paris, France – Buy Tickets 
June 27th – C Club – Berlin, Germany – Buy Tickets
June 28th – Gloria – Cologne, Germany – Buy Tickets

Tickets for the London show are on sale now; Paris and Germany shows go on sale later this week.  You can also get a VIP Soundcheck package where you can meet Austin before the show!

Visit AustinMahone.com for all the details & join Mahomie High for pre-sale access!  And if you’re lucky enough to be meeting the one man boyband on tour, make sure you read our Fangirl Handbook for tips on how to make the most of it!

Austin will be kicking off his North American tour with The Vamps in July.  Check out all the dates here!

Be sure to follow Austin Mahone & Secret Fangirls on Twitter for more updates!

 

Boys We Like, Music

Jesse McCartney Releases New Single, “Superbad”

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In case you were wondering where Jesse McCartney has been since “Beautiful Soul,” he’s been busy recording his next album, “In Technicolor”.   He just released the lead single off the album, “Superbad!”   Watch the video below – aka Jesse McCartney doing his best impression of Leonardo DiCaprio in “The Wolf of Wall Street.”

We’ve been fans of J-Mac since his days in Dreamstreet, and since he starred with a gap-toothed Zac Efron on “Summerland.”  (We’re still waiting for that show on Netflix…)  His EP “In Technicolor – Part 1”, released last December, was really a great evolution for the actor/singer and if the new album sounds like that (which he promises it does) then we can’t wait for him to announce a tour – you know we’ll be there!

While you wait for the new album from J-Mac, download the EP “In Technicolor – Part 1” on iTunes or Amazon.

Don’t forget to follow Jesse McCartney and Secret Fangirls on Twitter for the latest news!