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The Stolen Announce “I’m So Dead” EP Out April 8th & Spring Tour Dates

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New Jersey’s own pop punk band The Stolen just announced they are releasing their new EP, “I’m So Dead,” on April 8th!  The 5-track EP will be up for pre-order next week.  Check out the album art and tracklisting below!

The Stolen “I’m So Dead” Tracklisting
Narrow Lense
I’m So Dead
Can’t Get Enough
Skeleton
White Dress

thestolen_imsodeadEPThe band is also  heading out on tour this Spring in support of the soon-to-be-released EP with opening act Hiding Out. Check out the tour dates below and get your tickets now!

The Stolen Spring 2016 Tour Dates
March 25th – Gamechanger World – Freehold, NJ – Buy Tickets
March 26th – Amityville Music Hall – Amityville, NY – Buy Tickets
March 28th – The Space – Hamden, CT – Buy Tickets
March 29th – Water St. Music Hall – Rochester, NY – Buy Tickets
March 30th – Evening Star – Buffalo, NY – Buy Tickets
March 31st – D-Beatstro – Toronto, ON – Buy Tickets
April 1st – The Crofoot – Pontiac, MI – Buy Tickets
April 3rd – Wire – Chicago, IL – Buy Tickets – Buy Tickets
April 4th – Hoosier Dome – Indianapolis, IN – Buy Tickets
April 6th – The Outpost – Cleveland, OH – Buy Tickets
April 7th – Smiling Moose – Pittsburgh, PA – Buy Tickets
April 10th – Voltage Lounge – Philadelphia, PA – Buy Tickets
April 12th – Canal Club – Richmond, VA – Buy Tickets
April 13th – Under the Couch – Atlanta, GA – Buy Tickets
April 15th – Rocketown – Nashville, TN – Buy Tickets
April 16th – Club Refuge – Virginia Beach, VA – Buy Tickets
April 18th – Studio at Webster Hall –  New York, NY – Buy Tickets

Watch the music video for “Chardonnay” below and pickup a copy on iTunes now!

Be sure to follow The Stolen & Secret Fangirls for more updates!

Artist to Watch, Music

Artist to Watch: L2M

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L2M are ready to take over the music world with a heavy dose of girl power.  Mariangeli, McKenzie, Tati, Jenna and Lexi are experienced singers and dancers, all under the age of 12.  The girls are very well poised, energetic, and aimed to breathe new life into what a girl group should be!  L2M stands for “Listening to Music.”  Their first single, “Girlz,” was produced by Soulshock, who has worked with Usher.  L2M is working on a debut album and have recorded several songs already.

Watch L2M’s first video for “Girlz,” directed by Coco & Breezy + Leighton Pope! The song is from the new movie “LEGO Friends Girlz 4 Life.”  You’re guaranteed to sing and dance along!

And you know we love some great choreography!  Watch L2M’s tutorial to learn the moves from “Girlz!”

Pickup a copy of “Girlz” on iTunes now!

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Artist to Watch, Country Music, On Tour

Steve Moakler Announces The Suitcase Tour

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Country singer-songwriter Steve Moakler is heading out on a headlining tour this Spring in support of his new single, “Suitcase.” If you haven’t heard of Steve, chances are you’ve heard something out of Nashville that he’s written.   He wrote Dierks Bentley’s hit “Riser,” and tracks for Jake Owen and Kellie Pickler.   Steve also opened up for Dan + Shay on tour last year!  His new track, “Suitcase,” was co-written by Thomas Rhett, Barry Dean and Luke Laird, who is the producer behind Kacey Musgraves’ albums.  “Suitcase” has been getting lots of play on Sirius XM’s The Highway, and Steve has been included in many artist to watch lists for 2016!  Check out the dates below!

Steve Moakler Suitcase Tour Dates 2016
March 30 – Stubb’s – Austin, TX – Buy Tickets
March 31 – Mucky Duck – Houston, TX – Buy Tickets
April 1 – House of Blues – Dallas, TX – Buy Tickets
April 2 – Common Grounds – Waco, TX – Buy Tickets
April 14 – The Basement – Columbus, OH – Buy Tickets
April 15 – Jammin’ Java – Washington D.C. – Buy Tickets
April 16 – Rex Theatre – Pittsburgh, PA – Buy Tickets
April 21 – Pyramid Scheme – Grand Rapids, MI – Buy Tickets
April 23 – High Noon Saloon – Madison, WI – Buy Tickets
April 28 – World Cafe Live – Philadelphia, PA – Buy Tickets
April 29 – Red Room at Cafe 939 – Boston, MA – Buy Tickets
April 30 – The Mercury Lounge – New York, NY – Buy Tickets
May 5 – WorkPlay – Birmingham, AL – Buy Tickets
May 6 – Eddie’s Attic – Atlanta, GA – Buy Tickets
May 7 – The Square Room – Knoxville, TN – Buy Tickets
May 25 – 3rd & Lindsley – Nashville, TN – Buy Tickets
May 27 – SPACE – Chicago, IL – Buy Tickets
May 28 – 7th Street Entry – Minneapolis, MN – Buy Tickets

Listen to “Suitcase” below and pickup a copy of the single on iTunes now!

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Artist to Watch, Music, On Tour

SWMRS Premiere “Figure It Out” Music Video

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SWMRS premiered the brand new video for their breakout single “Figure It Out” just before the release of their debut album “Drive North” out now on their own label, Uncool Records.

The album was produced by FIDLAR front man Zac Carpenter and captured the bands explosive, youthful energy that they hope to bring to cities around the United States on their headlining tour this Spring.  SWMRS are hitting the road with The Frights beginning February 16th.  Check out all of the tour dates here and get your tickets before they sell out!

Watch the official video for “Figure It Out” directed by Kreayshawn!

Pickup your copy of “Drive North” on iTunes or Amazon now.

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Artist To Watch: Shiffley

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We first saw Long Island’s own Shiffley over the Summer when they opened for our friends in Patent Pending.  They immediately won us over with their synth-driven pop-rock sound and their energetic onstage presence.  We were thrilled we got to see them again recently at Piano’s in NYC.  Their set is a blast from start to finish, including a rock version of Beyonce’s “Crazy in Love,” which we didn’t know we needed until now.  Their single “Cry” has some of the catchiest gang vocals we’ve ever heard (seriously, listen to it once and you’ll be humming it for days, in a good way).

In a few short years, Shiffley have made a name for themselves in the New York music scene, sharing the stage with not only Patent Pending, but also Twenty One Pilots and Plain White Ts.  Band mates Alex Ganes, Alex Jenks, Bryan Contreras, Shaune Killough, and Will Rosati have created the perfect blend of synth driven pop rock.  While you can certainly hear their influences from bands like The Killers, Shiffley have a unique sound that’s all their own.

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Their EP, “Anthem City,” is out now and the band is working on their debut album due out (fingers crossed!) sometime this year.    Stream the EP on SoundCloud below and pickup a copy on iTunes now!  Visit Shiffley’s website for upcoming tour dates and more info, and if you can make it out to a show, GO!  And remember to #ShareTheShiff.

Be sure to follow Shiffley & Secret Fangirls for more updates!
Artist to Watch, Music, On Tour

SWMRS Announce US Spring Headlining Tour

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Bay Area surf – punk rockers SWMRS announced a Spring headlining tour around the United States featuring The Frights! This marks the bands first headlining tour ever and they’re going to be bringing their bubblegum infused punk rock debut album “Drive North” to a city near you. Tickets are on sale now so get them before the shows sell out!  Check out the dates below.

“Drive North”, due out February 12th, features the band’s breakout single “Figuring It Out” that’s captured the ears of music fans looking for that authentic throwback sound.  If CBGB’s were still operating in Bowery, SWMRS would have played there 3 nights in a row and torn the stage down every night.

SWMRS Spring Headlining Tour ft. The Frights
Feb 16th – Club Congress – Tuscon, AZ – Buy Tickets
Feb 18th – Three Links – Dallas, TX – Buy Tickets
Feb 19th – Mohawk – Austin, TX – Buy Tickets
Feb 20th – The Korova – San Antonio, TX – Buy Tickets
Feb 21st – House Of Rock – Corpus Christi, TX – Buy Tickets
Feb 22nd – Parish @House Of Blues – New Orleans, LA – Buy Tickets
Feb 24th – The Local 662 – St. Petersburg, FL – Buy Tickets
Feb 25th – O’Malley’s – Margate, FL – Buy Tickets
Feb 26th – Backbooth – Orlando, FL – Buy Tickets
Feb 27th – 1904 Music Hall – Jacksonville, FL – Buy Tickets
Feb 28th – The Masquerade – Atlanta, GA – Buy Tickets
March 1st – Shaka’s – Virginia Beach, VA  – Buy Tickets
March 2nd – Black Cat Back Stage – Washington, D.C. – Buy Tickets
March 3rd – Studio @ Webster Hall – New York, NY – Buy Tickets
March 4th – The Fire – Philadelphia, PA – Buy Tickets
March 5th – Brighton Bar – Longbranch, NJ – Buy Tickets
March 6th – Middle East Upstairs – Cambridge, MA – Buy Tickets
March 9th – La Sala Rossa – Montreal, QB – Buy Tickets
March 13th – Majestic Cafe – Detroit, MI – Buy Tickets
March 15th – Smiling Moose – Pittsburgh, PA – Buy Tickets
March 16th – Now That’s Class – Cleveland, OH – Buy Tickets
March 17th – 1st Ward @ Chop Shop – Chicago, IL – Buy Tickets
March 18th – Firebird – St. Louis, MO – Buy Tickets
March 19th – Lefty’s – Des Moines, IA – Buy Tickets
March 20th – The Garage – Burnsville, MN – Buy Tickets
March 21st – Lookout Lounge – Omaha, NE – Buy Tickets
March 22nd – Lost Lake Lounge – Denver, CO – Buy Tickets
March 23rd – The Black Sheep – Colorado Springs, CO – Buy Tickets
March 25th – The Loading Dock – Salt Lake City, UT – Buy Tickets

Pre-order your copy of SWMRS debut album “Drive North” on iTunes or Amazon now!

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Album Release, Artist to Watch, Music

The Classic Kids To Release “Forever Strong” EP January 15th

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NYC’s The Classic Kids are releasing their debut EP, “Forever Strong,” on January 15th!  Mikey G, Matty Boy, Eric James, and Max Dean take their musical influences from the 80s and add their own twist to create a unique, yet classic sound.   We love their fun pop-rock style and their modern take on a retro style.   Their infectious first single, “Just Begun,” will have you singing along in no time.  Only having been together for two years as The Classic Kids, these guys are ready to take over your playlists and prove that they are definitely an act to watch in 2016!

The band is having an EP release show in NYC this Wednesday, January 13th, to celebrate.  Check out all the details below!

The Classic Kids – EP Release Show
Bowery Electric – New York, NY
January 13th at 8pm
Buy Tickets

Watch the video for their first single, “Just Begun,” below and pre-order a copy of “Forever Strong” on iTunes now!

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Farro Release Video for “Home”

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Farro recently debuted a brand new video for a new track called “Home” on Youtube featuring Josh and his acoustic guitar against some beautiful winter-y mountain scenery.  “Home” swells and floats along effortlessly all while hearing the chord changes on the strings and a steel pedal for good measure.

The band also released the official track listing for their debut album, “Walkways” due out February 5th, 2016.  Pre-order the album now and receive “On A Wire” instantly!  Check out the track listing below.

Farro – “Walkways”
1. Cliffs
2. On A Wire
3. Dear Love
4. Walkways
5. Islands
6. Lose You
7. Tiger’s Eyes
8. Color Rush
9. Say The Word
10. Home

Watch the video for “Home” below!

Preorder Farro’s debut album “Walkways” on iTunes now!

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Artist to Watch, Music, On Tour

Artist To Watch: The Shadowboxers

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The Shadowboxers are on the fast track to the top with endorsements from the likes of Justin Timberlake and Hunter Hayes, even getting the chance to jam with Hunter at the Spotify Spotlight showcase.   The band, consisting of Adam Hoffman, Matt Lipkins, Scott Schwartz, Carlos Enamorado, and Cole McSween, hail from Atlanta, Georgia and are a self-described “soulful pop band” with tons of potential and a bright future ahead.

Their upbeat, R&B twinged country sound and on point harmonies make their powerful debut album, “Red Room” the perfect collection of songs to keep us warm when the temperatures dip below freezing in NYC.

Watch a live session of “You’re All I Need” from Nashville, TN below.  

The Shadowboxers also just announced a short tour along the East Coast in January and February starting in Alabama, looping through the North East, and back down to North Carolina.  Check out the dates below and get your tickets now!

The Shadowboxers East Coast Tour 2016
Jan 8th – The WorkPlay Theatre – Birmingham, AL – Buy Tickets
Jan 9th – Terminal West – Atlanta, GA – Buy Tickets
Feb 24th – Johnny Brenda’s – Philadelphia, PA – Buy Tickets
Feb 26th – Bowery Ballroom – New York, NY – Buy Tickets
Feb 27th – Rough Trade – Brooklyn, NY – Buy Tickets
Feb 28th – The Hamilton – Washington, D.C. – Buy Tickets
Feb 29th – Local 506 – Chapel Hill, NC – Buy Tickets

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

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Artist To Watch: Pretty Vicious

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Based in Wales, Pretty Vicious is a young 4-piece band with a punk rock sound that’s wise beyond their years.  Supporting The Vaccines and Nothing But Thieves in between a string of headlining UK tour dates this Fall, the band are on their way to stardom!

Brad, Tom, Jarvis, and Elliot play it fast and loud channeling the forefathers of punk rock with some serious fuzz on the guitars creating a vintage sound in a modern world.  Their latest track, “Are You Ready For Me” is a blistering mashup of raw vocals and ripping guitars.  Listen to the track below.

Grab a copy of “Are You Ready For Me” on iTunes US, iTunes UK , Amazon US, and Amazon UK now.

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