Category Archives: Album Release

Watch Shawn Mendes’ Video For “Aftertaste”

This kid’s on a roll!  Shawn Mendes is keeping his name in the social stratosphere by releasing video after video for songs from his smash debut album “Handwritten.”

He debuted a brand new video for an acoustic ballad called “Aftertaste” on the heels of his Friday morning performance on Good Morning America.   Watch the video below!

Pick up a copy of “Handwritten” on iTunes or Amazon now!

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Watch Heffron Drive Perform “Art Of Moving On” Unplugged

Heffron Drive just released their new video for “Art Of Moving On” off of their album “Happy Mistakes: Unplugged” which is due out April 28th!  The video is part of the bands’ “Live Sessions” series and features the full band behind Kendall Schmidt and Dustin Belt.

Watch the video below!

Pre-order a copy of Heffron Drive’s album “Happy Mistakes: Unplugged” on iTunes or Amazon now and check out the tracklisting below!   We are super excited to see a track featuring Mr. Logan Henderson!  (A BTR reunion?  We’re halfway there!)

1. Happy Mistakes
2. Parallel
3. Division of the Heart
4. Had to be Panama
5. Nicotine
6. Art of Moving On
7. Passing Time (feat. Logan Henderson)
8. Could You Be Home
9. That’s What Makes You Mine
10. Everything Has Changed

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Hunter Hayes Announces UK Tour & Album

Country music has taken over the US – even in major cities like New York.  And now it’s slowly making it’s way across the Atlantic.  Hunter Hayes just announced dates for a UK tour this Spring!  The dates coincide with the release of Hunter’s first official album in the UK, “I Want Crazy,” out May 25th.  The album will feature a mix of hits from Hunter’s self-titled debut, “Encore,” and last year’s hit, “Storyline.”  Listen to his newest single “Light Me Up” below!

Hunter Hayes “I Want Crazy” Tracklisting
1. I Want Crazy (Ryan Tedder remix)
2. Invisible
3. Tattoo
4. Light Me Up
5. Wanted
6. You Think You Know Somebody
7. Secret Love
8. What You Gonna Do
9. Everybody’s Got Somebody But Me (feat. Jason Mraz)
10. Somebody’s Heartbreak

You can pickup a copy of “Light Me Up, on iTunes now! Check out his upcoming tour dates below. His first headlining show in London sold out in seconds, so make sure to get your tickets when they go on sale this Friday, March 27th!

Hunter Hayes UK Tour dates
May 22nd – Koko – London – Buy Tickets
May 23rd – The Library – Birmingham – Buy Tickets
May 25th – Club Academy – Manchester – Buy Tickets
May 26th – Oran Mor – Glasgow – Buy Tickets

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Heffron Drive To Release Acoustic Album 4/28

Heffron Drive, AKA Kendall Schmidt from Big Time Rush and his friend Dustin Belt, are set to release a special acoustic version of their debut album “Happy Mistakes” on April 28th!  The album features hits like “Parallel” and “Art Of Moving On.”

The duo are also playing an album release show at The Mint on April 30th to celebrate. Get your tickets before they’re gone and party with Kendall and Dustin.

Heffron Drive Acoustic Album Release Show
The Mint
April 30th, 3015
Tickets: $25
Buy Tickets

Watch Heffron Drive perform “Parallel” live at the NJ State Fair last year.

Be sure to pick up a copy of “Happy Mistakes” on iTunes now!

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The Weekend Riot’s “Remember This Night” EP Is Out Now!

The Weekend Riot have discovered the perfect recipe for catchy songs.  Follow carefully to ensure the best results:  one part Hot Chelle Rae, one part MKTO, a dash of pop punk lyrics, stir in a ukulele, and finish with a hint of whistles.  Mix well, serve chilled with harmonies to garnish.

Each track on the Weekend Riot’s debut EP is different, showing a different side of the band.  You can hear Bruce Wiegner and Johnny Costa’s range of influences in the writing and melodies – these two work together to create some memorable songs.  Their debut EP, produced by Ace Enders (of The Early November), is solid from start to finish, and one of our favorite debuts.  We can’t wait to hear more from this talented duo!

Pick up a copy of The Weekend Riot’s “Remember This Night” EP on iTunes or Amazon now!

The Weekend Riot “Remember This Night” EP Tracklisting
1. 25 Minutes
2. Remember This Night
3. Dedicate To You
4. Hands In The Air
5. Pieces

The Weekend Riot are going on tour across the US this Spring with IM5.  Check out the dates below!

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Get to know Bruce and Johnny better by watching our interview!

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AJR Celebrate “Living Room” Release at Webster Hall

Indie pop band AJR released their debut album, Living Room, earlier this week, and celebrated with a concert at NYC’s Webster Hall last night.  The album has been a long time coming for brothers Adam, Jack and Ryan, who got their start by busking around New York.  Those experiences certainly influence their performing style – they’ve mastered the ability to win over a crowd with their energetic playing style.

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AJR promised this wouldn’t be a typical show, and they had quite a few surprises in store last night.  Using a GoPro camera and a selfie stick, they filmed a music video for the fan favorite, “Woody Allen” during their set.  We can’t wait to see how it turned out!   They also took crowd interaction to a whole new level when they played their new single “Infinity.”  Drums were placed just in front of the stage, and Jack passed out drum sticks to the lucky fans in the front row so they could drum along with him.  He later jumped into the crowd after a serious drum-off between the three brothers during “Pitchfork Kids.”  They also invited surprise guest  Alex Wolff on stage to play guitar for “Big White Bed.”

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They played every track off of “Living Room,” and the packed crowd was singing along to every word, even the Overture.  It was fun to see the album come to life on stage, and celebrate how far AJR has come.  “Living Room” showcases AJR’s wide range and unique sound – from the mellow “Growing Old On Bleecker Street” to “Big Idea,” with it’s layered loops and lightening fast verses.  We’re glad that “The Green And The Town” made the album, thanks to the support of their fans, as it’s one of our favorite tracks!

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AJR is proof that if you have a Big Idea (pro tools and a mic), you can do anything you like.

Pickup a copy of “Living Room” on iTunes or Amazon now!

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Setlist:
Overture
Thirsty
The World Is A Marble Heart
Infinity
Growing Old on Bleecker Street
Living on Love
The Green and The Town
Woody Allen
My Calling
Big Idea
Big White Bed
Pitchfork Kids
I’m Ready

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Born Cages To Release Debut Album “I’m Glad I’m Not Me” On June 2nd

Born Cages just announced that their hotly anticipated debut album “I’m Glad I’m Not Me” will be released on June 2nd, 2015!  Rejoice further because pre-orders for the album are available on iTunes now, with 4 songs available for instant download.  The album cover features art work from Matthew Cooper who has credits ranging from Franz Ferdinand and Arctic Monkeys, to Paul McCartney and The Kills.

The album features hits from “The Sidelines EP,” and new fan favorites the band have been test driving in their live shows.  Check out the official track listing below!

Born Cages “I’m Glad I’m Not Me”  Track Listing
1. Rolling Down The Hill
2. Bigger Than Me
3. Don’t Look Back
4. Moving On
5. I Just Want The Truth, Baby
6. Give Me A Smile
7. Caiti
8. Metaphor
9. Dirty Money
10. Volcano
11. Green
12. Finding Beauty In A Broken World

Pre-order bundles are also available on BornCages.com with extras like physical copies of the album, t-shirts, and even a crew neck sweatshirt!

Don’t forget that Born Cages are playing their way to SXSW this year, as well as a full summer run on this years Warped Tour!  Check out their upcoming tour dates with Dreamers HERE.

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North Of Nine To Release “Alive” EP March 10

Jackson Guthy and his band North Of Nine just announced the release of their debut EP, “Alive,” on March 10th. We’ve had their new single “Can It Be You?” on repeat and can’t wait to hear more!

The band are also playing a string of shows this Spring, including a show at SXSW. Check out the dates below!

North of Nine Tour Dates
March 5th – Mrs. Fish – Los Angeles, CA – Buy Tickets
March 11th – The Satellite – Los Angeles, CA – Buy Tickets
March 21st – SXSW @ Chuggin’ Monkey- Austin, TX – Buy Tickets
March 28th – Live @ The Vineyard – Napa Valley, CA – Buy Tickets
June 12th – Taste of Ft. Collins – Fort Collins, CO – Buy Tickets

Pick up a copy of North Of Nine’s debut single “Can It Be You?” on iTunes or Amazon now.

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Shawn Mendes Premieres “Never Be Alone” Video

The excitement for Shawn Mendes’ debut album, “Handwritten,” is getting real.  He keeps surprising us with more amazing things, from tour dates to meet and greets to new songs.  Shawn just premiered the video for another track from his album, “Never Be Alone.”  Watch it below!

Pre-order your copy of “Handwritten” on iTunes now!  The album isn’t out until April 28th, but we’re sure Shawn will make sure we’re not alone during the long wait.

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Ricky Martin Announces “One World” Tour 2015

Get ready to shake your bon bons, because Ricky Martin is going on tour! The One World Tour kicks off in September in Las Vegas, and is Ricky’s first major North American Tour since 2011. The tour is in support of his latest album, “A Quien Quiera Escuchar,” out today. Tickets go on sale on February 20th. Check out the dates below and start livin’ la vida loca.

Watch the video for Ricky’s latest single “Adios” and pickup a copy of his new album on iTunes now!

Ricky Martin One World Tour Dates 2015
Sept 15th -Axis at Planet Hollywood – Las Vegas, NV – Buy Tickets
Sept 17th – ORACLE Arena – Oakland, CA –Buy Tickets
Sept 19th – The Forum – Los Angeles, CA – Buy Tickets
Sept 20th – Viejas Arena – San Diego, CA – Buy Tickets
Sept 24th – Sandia Casino – Albuquerque, NM – Buy Tickets
Sept 26th – Comerica Theatre – Phoenix, AZ – Buy Tickets
Sept 27th – El Paso County Coliseum – El Paso, TX – Buy Tickets
Sept 30th – Toyota Center – Houston, TX – Buy Tickets
Oct 1st – Laredo Energy Arena – Laredo, TX – Buy Tickets
Oct 3rd – Freeman Coliseum – San Antonio, TX – Buy Tickets
Oct 4th – Gexa Energy Pavilion – Dallas, TX – Buy Tickets
Oct 8th – Madison Square Garden – New York, NY – Buy Tickets
Oct 9th – Patriot Center – Washington, DC – Buy Tickets
Oct 11th – Allstate Arena – Chicago, IL – Buy Tickets
Oct 15th – Air Canada Centre – Toronto, ON – Buy Tickets
Oct 17th – Boardwalk Hall – Atlantic City, NJ – Buy Tickets
Oct 18th – Mohegan Sun Arena – Uncasville, CT – Buy Tickets
Oct 22nd – Phillips Arena – Atlanta, GA – Buy Tickets
Oct 24th – American Airlines – Miami, FL – Buy Tickets
Oct 25th – Amway Center – Orlando, FL – Buy Tickets

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