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!
Get to know Bruce and Johnny better by watching our interview!
We can tell you a couple things we like about 5SOS and this cover is definitely one of them! The band recently performed their version of The Romantics’ song “What I Like About You” on the American Music Awards. The video is from their new concert DVD and album called “LIVESOS!” which will be available on December 15th worldwide, featuring recordings of tracks from venues around the world.
5SOS join the ranks of Poison and Lillix in the list of bands that have covered this song. Lillix’s version appeared on the sountrack to the Lohan remake of “Freaky Friday.”
Watch 5SOS perform “What I Like About You” live at The Forum in Los Angeles.
Austin the one-man-boyband Mahone just announced he is going on a tour to support the release of his book, “Austin Mahone: Just How It Happened.” He’ll be in New York, Chicago and San Antonio signing copies of the book. Check with your local bookstore for more details on the event, and what you’ll need to do to meet Austin!
Austin Mahone Book Tour
December 9th: Barnes & Noble – New York, NY
December 10th: Anderson’s Bookshop – Naperville, IL
December 11th: Sam’s Club – San Antonio, TX
You can pre-order a copy of the book now at Barnes and Noble – the perfect gift for any Mahomie in your life.
One of our favorite Thanksgiving traditions is the release of People’s Sexiest Man Alive issue. It’s the perfect reading material for your car/plane/train/bus ride home. We can’t help but feel like this year’s list is a little bit lacking. Here’s who we would include if we could takeover People for a day. (sidenote: if you haven’t seen the episode of “Don’t Trust The B” where James Van Der Beek receives the sexiest man honor, do yourself a favor and watch it now).
1. Sam Hunt
This up and coming country singer was recruited for the NFL but decided music was his true calling. And thank god because Sam Hunt’s deep voice and his thick Georgia drawl are part of his charm. He’s a talented singer and songwriter, with a unique sound incorporated his wide range of influences. Oh, and his rapping skills are on point too. Grab a copy of Sam Hunt’s debut album “Montevallo” on iTunes or Amazon now so you can sing along on the “Lipstick Grafitti” Tour.
2.Austin Mahone The one man boyband is basically all of your favorite boyband members in one. He’s currently in the studio working with Max Martin on his debut full length album. We’re hoping it will capture more of that 90s pop sound we heard on “The Secret” EP. Since Martin is responsible for “I Want It That Way,” “Baby One More Time, and “It’s Gonna Be Me,” among countless others, we’re sure it will. Make sure to pickup a copy of the new Teen Vogue for some beautiful wall-worthy photos.
3.Jake Miller
Florida born singer/rapper Jake Miller definitely qualifies as “sexy” – have you seen his muscles? Any guy who can make a goofy face and still look good is definitely a keeper! Jake is also very good about interacting with his fans on Twitter. Be sure to pick up a copy of Jake Miller’s new EP “Lion Heart” on iTunes or Amazon now!
4.Grigor Dimitrov
HEART EYES EMOJI all day because not only is Grigor one of the hottest young tennis stars (just look at that backhand!), he also is very sweet to his fans – he even stopped a match to help a ball girl who fainted (probably at the sight of him). Grigor also appreciates the finer things in art like art, custom designer travel bags, and puppies!! Make sure to follow him on Instagram.
5.Ryan Lewis Ryan Lewis is just a beautiful man. Not only is he a talented producer/DJ, he’s also been using his popularity for a good cause and launched the charity The 30/30 Project to help aid those impacted by HIV/AIDs. Lewis is definitely the lesser known member of the Grammy winning duo (Macklemore & Ryan Lewis if you’re totally clueless), as spoofed on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. That definitely would not have been our reaction to spotting Ryan Lewis in the park.
J Mac just released the video for his new single, “Punch Drunk Recreation.” This song has been our JAM ever since we heard Jesse’s DJ character in the Lifetime classic film “Escaping Amish” play it at a party. The song was so good, it made A.J. Michalka’s character fall in love with him instantly, and eventually give up being Amish so she could enjoy things like this amazing song. (If you have no idea what we are talking about, check it out here)
The single is from Jesse’s latest album, “In Technicolor,” which is one of our favorite albums of the year. The album’s retro-pop sound is a slight departure from J Mac’s previous albums, but we think it’s his best work yet.
Watch the video for “Punch Drunk Recreation” below! The dance moves are ON. POINT.
Pickup a copy of “In Technicolor” on iTunes or Amazon now.
Ohio band Walk The Moon have just announced a brand new tour in support of their album “Talking Is Hard” kicking off in March 2015. The band are bringing The Griswolds on tour with them so it’s sure to be a smashing good time! There is a pre-sale beginning Tuesday Nov 18th at 10AM local time that will include VIP and early entry packages for the tour. General on sales will begin Friday Nov 21st at 10AM local time.
Check out the full list of dates below!
Walk The Moon “Talking Is Hard Tour” 2015 ft. The Griswolds
March 10th – House Of Blues – San Diego, CA – Buy Tickets
March 12th – Hollywood Palladium – Los Angeles, CA – Buy Tickets
March 13th – House Of Blues – Anaheim, CA – Buy Tickets
March 14th – Masonic – San Francisco, CA – Buy Tickets
March 16th – Catalyst – Santa Cruz, CA – Buy Tickets
March 17th – Ace Of Spades – Sacramento, CA – Buy Tickets
March 19th – Roseland – Portland, OR – Buy Tickets
March 20th – Neptune – Seattle, WA – Buy Tickets
March 22nd – Commodore – Vancouver, BC – Buy Tickets
March 25th – Fillmore Auditorium – Denver, CO – Buy Tickets
March 26th – Granada Theater – Lawrence, KS – Buy Tickets
March 27th – First Ave – Minneapolis, MN – Buy Tickets
March 28th – First Ave – Minneapolis, MN – Buy Tickets
March 29th – Orpheum Theater – Madison, WI – Buy Tickets
March 31st – Egyptian Room – Indianapolis, IN – Buy Tickets
April 1st – Bogart’s – Cincinnati, OH – Buy Tickets
April 2nd – LC Pavilion – Columbus, OH – Buy Tickets
April 3rd – House Of Blues – Cleveland, OH – Buy Tickets
April 4th – House Of Blues – Chicago, IL – Buy Tickets
April 7th – The Fillmore – Detroit, MI – Buy Tickets
April 8th – Phoenix Concert Theater – Toronto, ON – Buy Tickets
April 9th – Lupos – Providence, RI – Buy Tickets
April 10th – Asylum – Portland, ME – Buy Tickets
April 11th – House Of Blues – Boston, MA – Buy Tickets
April 14th – Terminal 5 – New York, NY – Buy Tickets
April 15th – Terminal 5 – New York, NY – Buy Tickets
April 16th – 9:30 Club – Washington, DC – Buy Tickets
April 20th – Mercury Ballroom – Louisville, KY – Buy Tickets
April 21st – Orange Peel – Asheville, NC – Buy Tickets
April 23rd – Cone Denim Ent. Center – Greensboro, NC – Buy Tickets
April 24th – Cannery – Nashville, TN – Buy Tickets
April 25th – Tabernacle – Atlanta, GA – Buy Tickets
April 26th – State Theater – Tampa, FL – Buy Tickets
April 27th – Revolution – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Buy Tickets
April 29th – House Of Blues – New Orleans, LA – Buy Tickets
April 30th – House Of Blues – Houston, TX – Buy Tickets
May 1st – House Of Blues – Dallas, TX – Buy Tickets
May 2nd – Stubb’s Outdoor – Austin, TX – Buy Tickets
May 4th – Cain’s – Tulsa, OK – Buy Tickets
May 6th – Sunshine Theatre – Albuquerque, NM – Buy Tickets
May 7th – Rialto – Tuscon, AZ – Buy Tickets
May 9th – House Of Blues – Las Vegas, NV – Buy Tickets
Listen to an exclusive new track “Different Colors” below.
Pre-order your copy of “Talking Is Hard” on iTunes or Amazon and receive “Different Colors” instantly!
Walk The Moon are also playing a bunch of special Holiday shows this winter around the US. Click HERE for all the dates.
Sam Hunt just announced his first headlining tour, kicking off in West Hollywood in January! And, best of all, he’s making a stop in NYC! (Loyal Secret Fangirl readers will know this is a huge deal for us.) We love how Sam’s unique mix of country and R&B influences blend into his distinct sound. He’s also an incredibly fun artist to watch live. Even on his opening spot on the “Up In Smoke Tour,” the whole crowd was singing along.
You don’t want to miss this one – Sam’s single “Leave The Night On” has gone platinum, and his first album “Montevallo” debuted at #1 on the country charts. He just sold out his first headlining show on Long Island next week, and we’re sure he’ll be selling out arenas one day. Pre-sales start Wednesday Nov 12th, and general on sales begin Friday Nov 14th!
Check out the full list of “Lipstick Graffiti” Tour dates below. Sam is bringing fellow country artists Michael Ray and Native Run along for the ride.
Sam Hunt Lipstick Graffiti Tour 2015
Jan 29th – The Troubador – West Hollywood, CA – Buy Tickets
Jan 30th – House Of Blues – Anaheim, CA – Buy Tickets
Feb 5th – House Of Blues – Dallas, TX – Buy Tickets
Feb 7th – Hal And Mal’s – Jackson, MS – Buy Tickets
Feb 11th – Irving Plaza – New York, NY – Buy Tickets
Feb 12th – Paradise Rock Club – Boston, MA – Buy Tickets
Feb 13th – Higher Ground – Burlington, VT – Buy Tickets
Feb 14th – The Fillmore – Silver Spring, MD – Buy Tickets
Feb 19th – Bijou Theatre – Knoxville, TN – Buy Tickets
Feb 20th – House Of Blues – North Myrtle Beach, SC – Buy Tickets
Feb 21st – Music Farm – Charleston, SC – Buy Tickets
Mar 12th – Newport Music Hall – Columbus, OH – Buy Tickets
Mar 13th – The Intersection – Grand Rapids, MI – Buy Tickets
Mar 14th – Joe’s Bar – Chicago, IL – Buy Tickets
Mar 20th – Bourbon Theatre – Lincoln, NB – Buy Tickets
Mar 21st – Ogden Theatre – Denver, CO – Buy Tickets
Apr 2nd – George’s Majestic Lounge – Fayetteville, AR – Buy Tickets
Apr 3rd – The Blue Note – Columbia, MO – Buy Tickets
Apr 4th – The Rave – Milwaukee, WI – Buy Tickets
Watch Sam Hunt perform his new single “Take You Time” live at the Best Buy Theater in NYC on the Up In Smoke Tour.
Pick up a copy of Sam Hunt’s debut album “Montevallo” on iTunes or Amazon now so you can sing along on tour!
Jake Miller is set to host a release party for his new EP called “Lion Heart” at Planet Hollywood in Times Square on November 4th. Jake will be hanging out signing and taking selfies with fans to celebrate his new EP from 6-9pm, but you can head to Planet Hollywood at 3pm that day to be one of the first 1,000 fans to purchase a physical copy of the EP. We suggest getting there early, because the last time Jake had an event at Planet Hollywood, over 5,000 people showed up! (And Jake still took the time to meet everyone!)
Jake Miller “Lion Heart” EP Release Party
November 4th 6pm to 9pm*
Planet Hollywood in Times Square
1540 Broadway NYC
*EPs available from 3pm More Info
Listen to Jake Miller’s new song “Ghost” from the “Lion Heart” EP, out November 4th on iTunes and November 24th in stores.
Jake Miller just released a new song off his EP “Lion Heart,” which will be released on November 4th! Listen to the Jake’s new song “Ghost” now. The song has a great empowering message, reminding listeners that they are not alone, even if they may feel like a “ghost.”
When Jake Miller started teasing a “huge announcement,” we were hoping for new music. And we were right! Jake is releasing the “Lion Heart” EP on November 4th on iTunes! You can also pickup the physical copy in stores on November 24th (just so you have something for your bae to sign next time he is in town). Stay tuned for details on the album cover & track listing! He posted this photo, too, which has nothing to do with the EP, but you can just enjoy.
The EP release coincides with the dates for Jake’s Fall tour, which means you’ll probably be hearing some new tunes at the show! Check out all of his upcoming tour dates HERE!
Listen to his latest single, “First Flight Home,” below and pickup a copy on iTunes
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