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Friday Five, Music, Music Video

The Friday Five: Carnival Music Videos

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One of the best things about Summer is the outdoor fairs and carnivals that pop up all over the country.  And what’s a carnival without some great music?  Here are some of our favorite carnival-themed videos!

1. Jordan Knight – “Give It To You”
Our formative years consisted of calling into TRL constantly to vote for this  video. Looking back, we totally made the right decision because this is THE only ‘carnival’ video that matters.

2. Big Time Rush – “Boyfriend”
Learn from James Diamond.  If your bae can’t make it to the carnival, you can always find a nice plant to go on rides with you.

3. Mariah Carey – “Fantasy”
This video is definitely a sweet, sweet fantasy, baby!

4. The Vamps – “Last Night”
We love The Vamps idea for this video: let’s use our entire budget and build ourselves a carnival for the video shoot!  We’d totally do the same.

5. NKOTB – “Please Don’t Go Girl”
With Wahlburgers opening in Coney Island soon, we can only hope the band stops by to re-enact scenes from this video.  Can we ride the Wonder Wheel with Joey?

Artist to Watch, Music, On Tour, THE HEYDAZE

THE HEYDAZE Release “Dumb” Video

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THE HEYDAZE have released their music video for their single “Dumb,” and just as we expected – it’s amazing!   The song is an anthem to those nights you’ll never forget…even if you can’t remember them.  The video cuts between a performance and some moments of the band feeling so #dumb.   The “Dumb” video marks the first with the new band line up – including Alexander Glantz on bass and Tyler Matte on drums!

Watch the “Dumb” music video now.

Don’t miss THE HEYDAZE on tour this summer.  Check out the dates HERE.

Grab a copy of the band’s debut EP on iTunes or Amazon now!

Be sure to follow THE HEYDAZE & Secret Fangirls on Twitter.

Album Release, Boys We Like, Jake Miller, Music

Jake Miller Drops Surprise “Rumors” EP

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As if we weren’t already excited enough about Jake Miller’s Dazed and Confused Tour, which kicks off tonight in NJ, Jake went and surprised us all by dropping a new EP! The only clue he gave was late last night when he tweeted “Don’t forget .. stay up late tonight.” We thought Jake was just dazed and confused, but the truth soon came out when the “Rumors” EP dropped on iTunes at Midnight! The EP quickly shot up to #1 on the Pop charts, and is still going strong. Our favorite track so far is “Shake It,” which features a throw back to Kris Kross’ hit “Jump.” We can’t wait to hear the new songs live!  The whole EP will make you want to dance and jump around.

Check out the tracklisting below and pickup a copy on iTunes now! Jake will be playing the new songs on tour, so be sure to get ready to sing along!

“Rumors” EP Tracklisting
1. Rumors
2. Shake It
3. Selfish Girls
4. Yellow Lights
5. Sunshine

Watch the “Rumors” music video below, and see when Jake is heading to a city near you this Summer!

Be sure to follow Jake Miller & Secret Fangirls for more updates!

Music, On Tour

All Time Low Announce “Back To The Future Hearts Tour”

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Baltimore native pop punk band All Time Low aren’t ones to shy away from cheesy tour names and they just announced a Fall tour that’s sure to rock your socks off!  The “Back To The Future Hearts Tour” will be hitting venues around the United States with Sleeping With Sirens and One OK Rock on select dates.  Fan-club presales begin July 8th at noon local time.  General on sales begin July 10th at 10AM local time.

Check out the full tour dates below.

All Time Low’s “Back To The Future Hearts Tour” w/ Sleeping With Sirens
Oct 9th – CFE Arena – Orlando, FL – Buy Tickets
Oct 10th – Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre – Alpharett, GA – Buy Tickets
Oct 11th – Uptown Amphitheatre – Charlotte, NC – Buy Tickets
Oct 13th – Ascend Amphitheater – Nashville, TN – Buy Tickets
Oct 15th – Brady Amphitheatre – Tulsa, OK – Buy Tickets
Oct 16th – Bayou Music Center – Houston, TX – Buy Tickets
Oct 17th – South Side Ballroom – Dallas, TX – Buy Tickets
Oct 18th – Sunken Garden Amphitheatre – San Antonio, TX – Buy Tickets
Oct 20th – Mesa Amphitheatre – Mesa, AZ – Buy Tickets
Oct 23rd – Shrine Auditorium – Los Angeles, CA – Buy Tickets
Oct 24th – Downtown Las Vegas Events center – Las Vegas, NV – Buy Tickets
Oct 25th – Aftershock Festival – Sacramento, CA – Buy Tickets
Oct 26th – City National Civic – San Jose, CA – Buy Tickets
Oct 28th – ShoWare Center – Kent, WA – Buy Tickets
Oct 30th – Roseland Theatre – Portland, OR – Buy Tickets
Oct 31st – Revolution Center – Boise, ID – Buy Tickets
Nov 1st – The Great Salt Air – Magna, UT – Buy Tickets
Nov 2nd – 1st Bank Center – Broomfield, CO – Buy Tickets
Nov 4th – 7 Flags Event Center – Clive, IA – Buy Tickets
Nov 5th – Sears Center – Hoffman Estates, IL – Buy Tickets
Nov 6th – EMU Convocation Center – Ypsilanti, MI – Buy Tickets
Nov 10th – Indiana Farmers Coliseum – Indianapolis, IN – Buy Tickets
Nov 11th – Chaifetz Arena – St. Louis, MO – Buy Tickets
Nov 13th – Deltaplex – Grand Rapids, MI – Buy Tickets
Nov 14th – BB&T Arena – Highland Heights, KY – Buy Tickets
Nov 16th – Echostage – Washington, D.C. – Buy Tickets
Nov 18th – The OnCenter Convention Center – Syracuse, NY – Buy Tickets
Nov 19th – The Tsongs Center – Lowell, MA – Buy Tickets
Nov 20th – Oakdale Theatre – Wallingford, CT – Buy Tickets
Nov 21st – Liacouras Cetner – Philadelphia, PA – Buy Tickets
Nov 24th – Theatre @ Madison Square Garden – New York, NY – Buy Tickets

Grab a copy of All Time Low’s album “Future Hearts” on iTunes or Amazon now so you can sing along on tour!

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The Strypes Debut “Now She’s Gone” From New Album “Little Victories” Out August 21

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The Strypes just released a new video for their song “Now She’s Gone” and it’s a doozie of a song!  Musically, this song is what we’ve come to love from the UK lads – retro but not forced, solid from start to finish with vocals that are unique in today’s musical landscape.

The Strypes are set to release their next album, “Little Victories,” on August 21st in the UK.  The singles they’ve released so far are everything we’ve been missing from our playlists in recent months and we’re envious of those who get the album first!  While we wait for the album Stateside, check out the official deluxe album track listing below!

The Strypes – “Little Victories”
1. Get Into It
2. I Need To Be Your Only
3. A Good Night’s Sleep And A Cab Fare Home
4. Eighty-Four
5. Queen Of The Half Crown
6. (I Wanna Be Your) Everyday
7. Best Man
8. Three Streets And A Village Green
9. Now She’s Gone
10. Cruel Brunette
11. Status Update
12. Scumbag City
13. Fill The Spaces In
14. Lovers Leave
15. Rejection
16. G.O.V.

Watch the new video for “Now She’s Gone” now.

Pre-order your copy of “Little Victories” on iTunes UK or Amazon UK now and get three tracks instantly!  We’ll just patiently wait for the release in the US.

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Artist to Watch, Music

Patent Pending Shine “Brighter” In New Music Video

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Long Island pop punk outfit Patent Pending have proven time and again that they’re willing to go ALL OUT with their videos and live shows.  They’ve done it again with their brand new video for “Brighter.”

The video follows Patent Pending as they band together to create the rocket ship of their dreams and become astronauts from recycled items in a junk yard.  Musically, “Brighter” shows a softer side of the band, saying that there’s a light at the end of the tunnel and it’s brighter than it used to be!   Watch the video now.

Patent Pending are set to release their brand new “Armageddon EP” on Rude Records on July 31st.  The band just inked a new deal with the label that’s home to Zebrahead, Knuckle Puck, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, and The Maine.

Pre-order the “Armageddon EP”  on Rude Records’ website now and get “Brighter” instantly.  Check out the track listing below.

Patent Pending  – “Armageddon EP” 
1. Too Much To Think
2. The Way I See It
3. Tick Tick Boom
4. We’re Getting Weird
5. Brighter

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Cody Simpson, Music, On Tour

Cody Simpson Announces USA Tour Dates

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Cody Simpson is going on tour this summer with Donovan Frankenreiter and he’s also announced a Fall tour with AER!  Cody’s tour is in support of his first album as an independent artist and we couldn’t be happier for him!  FREE is out this Friday, July 10th.  His new songs channel his Gold Coast surfer vibe and laid back lifestyle perfectly.  You can pre-order a copy on iTunes now!  Check out all Cody’s upcoming tour dates below.

Cody Simpson w/ Donovan Frankenreiter
Aug 18th – Cabanas – Cape May, NJ – Buy Tickets
Aug 19th – Bottle & Cork – Dewey Beach, DE – Buy Tickets
Aug 20th – The Hamilton – Washington DC – Buy Tickets
Aug 21st – The Broadberry – Richmond, VA – Buy Tickets
Aug 22 – Greenfield Lake Amphitheatre – Wilmington, NC – Buy Tickets
Aug 23rd – The Boat House – Myrtle Beach, NC – More Info
Aug 24th – The Music Farm – Charleston, SC – Buy Tickets
Aug 25th – Freebird Live – Jacksonville, FL – Buy Tickets
Aug 26th – The Inlet – Fort Pierce, FL – Buy Tickets
Aug 27th – State Theatre – St. Petersburg, FL – Buy Tickets
Aug 28th – Plaza Live – Orlando, FL – Buy Tickets
Aug 29th – Culture Room – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Buy Tickets
Aug 30th – Parade Grounds at Ft. East Martello – Key West, FL – Buy Tickets

Cody Simpson w/ AER
Sept 16th – State Theatre – Portland, ME – Buy Tickets
Sept 17th – The Met – Pawtucket, RI – Buy Tickets
Sept 18th – Best Buy Theatre – New York, NY – Buy Tickets
Sept 19th – House Of Blues – Boston, MA – Buy Tickets
Sept 20th – Higher Ground – South Burlington, VT – Buy Tickets
Sept 22nd – Rex Theatre – Pittsburgh, PA – Buy Tickets
Sept 23rd – Mercury Ballroom – Louisville, KY – Buy Tickets
Sept 24th – House Of Blues Cleveland, OH – Buy Tickets
Sept 25th – Concord Music Hall – Chicago, IL – Buy Tickets
Sept 26th – Sokol Auditorium – Omaha, NE – Buy Tickets
Sept 27th – First Avenue – Minneapolis, MN  – Buy Tickets
Sept 29th – Gothic Theatre – Englewood, CO – Buy Tickets
Sept 30th – The Depot – Salt Lake City, UT – Buy Tickets
Oct 2nd – Showbox Theatre – Seattle, WA – Buy Tickets
Oct 4th – Wonder Ballroom – Portland, OR – Buy Tickets
Oct 7th – Senator Theatre – Chico, CA – Buy Tickets
Oct 8th – The Fillmore – San Francisco, CA – Buy Tickets
Oct 9th – Observatory North Park – San Diego, CA – Buy Tickets
Oct 10th – El Rey – Los Angeles, CA – Buy Tickets
Oct 11th – Marquee Theatre – Tempe, AZ – Buy Tickets
Oct 13th – Sunshine Theatre – Albuquerque, NM – Buy Tickets
Oct 15th – House Of Blues – Dallas, TX – Buy Tickets
Oct 16th – House Of Rock – Corpus Christi, TX – Buy Tickets
Oct 17th – Emo’s – Austin, TX – Buy Tickets
Oct 18th – House Of Blues – Houston, TX – Buy Tickets
Oct 20th – Buckhead Theatre – Atlanta, GA – Buy Tickets
Oct 21st – Music Farm – Charleston, SC – Buy Tickets
Oct 22nd – Neighborhood Theatre – Charlotte, NC – Buy Tickets
Oct 23rd – The Fillmore – Silver Spring, MD – Buy Tickets
Oct 24th – The Fillmore – Philadelphia, PA – Buy Tickets

Be sure to follow Cody Simpson & Secret Fangirls for more updates!

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New Hollow Release “Why Don’t You Love Me”

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New Hollow have been busy working on their album and just released a new track, “Why Don’t You Love Me.”  The piano driven song is a fan favorite from their live shows, and we’re so excited to have more music from one of our favorite up and coming bands.  It’s got that same 90s vibe that we loved about their first single, “She Ain’t You.”   Listen to “Why Don’t You Love Me” below!

Pickup a copy of “Why Don’t You Love Me” on iTunes or Amazon!

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Friday Five, Music

The Friday Five: #Merica Playlist

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Happy 4th of July!  To help celebrate America’s birthday, here are our picks for a perfect #MERICA playlist!

1. Canaan Smith – “American Muscle”
Literally though, this song just screams #Merica!

2. Dierks Bentley – “Sounds Of Summer”
It’s the dust in the air and the freedom everywhere

3. Thomas Rhett – “All American Middle Class White Boy”
Because this is what #Merica was built on.

4. A Thousand Horses – “Southernality”
“Red, White, Blue, and FREE”

5. Miley Cyrus – “Party In The U.S.A”
Sorry Miley, this song will be on every #Merica playlist until the end of time!

Austin Mahone, Music

Austin Mahone Premieres “Dirty Work”

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REJOICE!!! Austin Mahone finally released new music for us just in time for the long holiday weekend!  The One Man Boyband’s new single, “Dirty Work” is filled to the brim with funky rhythms, a squealing horn section, and the smooth vocals we’ve come to love from Austin.  The track is so much fun – it’s soon to be Number 1 on your Summer playlist!

Listen to “Dirty Work” below and be sure to pick up a copy on iTunes or Amazon!

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