Sports, Tennis

Tennis Tuesday: Roland Garros Week 2

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This Week’s Tournament:
Roland Garros – Paris, France

Roland Garros 101
Where to Watch: Tennis Channel and NBC
Tournament Dates:  May 28 – June 11
Time:  Play starts daily at 5am EST
Social Media: #RG17 @RolandGarros

Rafa Celebrates 31st Birthday
Rafa has been celebrating his birthday at Roland Garros for many years now, as it usually falls about halfway through the tournament.  He celebrated his 31st birthday on June 3rd, with lots of support from fans as he goes for a record 10th title.

Quarterfinals Set
We’re down to the final 8!   Quarterfinal action starts today in Paris.  Rafael Nadal is taking on Pablo Carreño Busta while Dominic Thiem will face Novak Djokovic.   Wednesday will see Stan Wawrinka vs Marin Cilic and Andy Murray vs Kei Nishikori.

Sportsmanship Highlight of Week 1
One of the biggest stories of the first week of Roland Garros was the sportsmanship and compassion on display.   Juan Martin del Potro comforting Nicolas Almagro when he had to withdraw with a knee injury.  Horacio Zeballos carrying David Goffin’s bag off court when he suffered a nasty fall, tearing muscle in his ankle.  Dominic Thiem offering comforting words to Stevie Johnson at the net after the loss of his father.  It’s wonderful to see and one of the many reasons why we love this sport.

Album Release, Jake Miller, Music

Jake Miller Announces New Album “2:00AM in LA” Out June 16th

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Jake Miller had been hinting at a new album coming “soon,” but we never thought it would be this soon!  His brand new album, “2:00AM in LA” is coming out NEXT FRIDAY, June 16th!!!  We are so excited to hear more of what Jake’s been working on.  If you’re following Jake on snap (if not you totally should be), then you’ve you’ve heard some of the new music.   Jake has been hard at work writing and producing the tracks for the album, which he is releasing independently.  And he’s rapping again!   Read Jake’s note to fans below and get HYPE for “2:00AM in LA!”

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

Album Release, Artist to Watch, Boy Bands, Music

Why Don’t We Drop “Why Don’t We Just” EP

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Why Don’t We just dropped another new EP!    The “Why Don’t We Just” EP shot to the top of the iTunes pop chart immediately upon it’s release, topping Harry Styles, Ed Sheeran, and more.  It’s amazing to see the success that Daniel, Zach, Jonah, Corbyn, and Jack have been having.   It’s hard to believe that Why Don’t We only formed 8 months ago!   The EP features more of that pure pop sound and smooth harmonies that we have come to know and love from Why Don’t We.  Listen to the “Why Don’t We Just” EP on Spotify now!

Why Don’t We are heading out on a headlining tour this Summer – don’t miss your chance to see them live!   We suggest getting tickets ASAP as some shows are selling out already!  Check out the dates for the “Something Different” Tour here.

Pick up a copy of the “Why Don’t We Just” EP on iTunes now so you can sing along on tour!

Be sure to follow Why Don’t We & Secret Fangirls for more updates!

Music, On Tour

PVRIS Announce North American Fall Tour

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PVRIS have finally broken their silence and blessed us with North American tour dates for this Fall!  Lynn, Brian, and Alex are hitting the road with LIGHTS, Flint Eastwood, and Party Nails.  The tour will bring PVRIS all across the States with a date in New York on October 10th.  As if you need another reason to love PVRIS, a portion of every ticket proceed will be donated to The Ally Coalition to support LGBT equality!

PVRIS.com album pre-orders grant you early access to pre-sales beginning Tuesday June 6th at 10am local time. General public tickets go on sale Friday June 9th at 10am local time.

VIP packages are also available and include a ticket to the show, meet&greet and photo with PVRIS, early entry, crowd free merch shopping, limited edition tour poster, exclusive tour shirt, and a commemorative laminate.  Check out all of the tour dates below and don’t miss your chance to see PVRIS this Fall!

PVRIS Fall Tour 2017 ft. LIGHTS 
Sept 22nd – The Novo – Los Angeles, CA – Buy Tickets
Sept 25th – Soma – San Diego, CA – Buy Tickets
Sept 26th – The Van Buren – Phoenix, AZ – Buy Tickets
Sept 29th – Bomb Factory – Dallas, TX – Buy Tickets
Sept 30th – Emo’s – Austin, TX – Buy Tickets
Oct 1st – Warehouse Live – Houston, TX – Buy Tickets
Oct 3rd – The Ritz Ybor – Tampa, FL – Buy Tickets
Oct 4th – Hard Rock Live – Orlando, FL – Buy Tickets
Oct 6th – Marathon Music Works – Nashville, TN – Buy Tickets
Oct 7th – The Fillmore – Charlotte, NC – Buy Tickets
Oct 8th – Electric Factory – Philadelphia, PA – Buy Tickets
Oct 10th – Terminal 5 – New York, NY – Buy Tickets
Oct 12th – House Of Blues – Boston, MA – Buy Tickets
Oct 16th – 9:30 Club – Washington, D.C. – Buy Tickets
Oct 17th – Rebel – Toronto, ON – Buy Tickets
Oct 18th – Club Soda – Montreal, QC – Buy Tickets
Oct 21st – Skyway Theatre – Minneapolis, MN – Buy Tickets
Oct 22nd – Riviera Theatre – Chicago, IL – Buy Tickets 

Watch the official video for “Heaven” below.

Preorder the brand new album ALL WE KNOW OF HEAVEN, ALL WE NEED OF HELL on iTunes, Amazon, or PVRIS.com so you can sing along on tour!

Be sure to follow PVRIS and Secret Fangirls on Twitter.

Music

Aly & AJ Release New Single “Take Me”

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OMG our favorite sister duo, Aly & AJ, just dropped a brand new single!   “Take Me” is a perfect Summer pop song and the first listen of the new music that Aly & AJ Michalka have been working on.  It’s their first release of new music as “Aly & AJ” since they dropped one of our all time favorite pop albums, “Insomniatic,” in 2007.   The sisters had been recording as 78Violet in recent years, playing shows in New York and LA.

Aly & AJ are set to release an EP later this Summer and we can’t wait for more!  Listen to “Take Me” on Spotify now!

Be sure to follow Aly & AJ & Secret Fangirls for more updates!

Sports, Tennis

Tennis Tuesday: Roland Garros Week 1

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This Week’s Tournament:
Roland Garros – Paris, France

Last Week’s Winners:
Banque Eric Sturdza Geneva Open– Stan Wawrinka
Open Parc Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Lyon– Jo-Wilfred Tsonga

Roland Garros 101
Where to Watch: Tennis Channel and NBC
Tournament Dates:  May 28 – June 11
Time:  Play starts daily at 5am EST
Social Media: #RG17 @RolandGarros

Stefanos Tsitsipas Qualifies for 1st Slam Main Draw
The 18-year old Greek player turned pro at the start of 2017 after an outstanding junior career.  Stefanos played through the qualifying draw at Roland Garros to earn a spot in the main draw of a slam for the first time in his career.  He played a close match against Ivo Karlovic in the 1st round, losing 6-7, 5-7, 4-6.

Sascha Zverev Upset in 1st Round
Sascha’s outstanding clay court season, capped off by winning his first Masters 1000 Title in Rome, came to an end early in Paris. Sascha fell in the first round to Fernando Verdasco in 4 sets.  He did land the cover of an Italian magazine!

https://www.instagram.com/p/BUtxZABA0l5/?tagged=zverev

Gael Monfils Wins 400th Career Match
Gael Monfils won the 400th match of his pro career at Roland Garros.  Gael faced the equally flashy Dustin Brown in the most entertaining first round match of the tournament, with one hot shot after another.

Album Release, Artist to Watch, Music, Music Video, On Tour

Head To “Paradise” With Broadside

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Broadside just released a brand new video for their latest high energy single “Paradise” and urge listeners to “Chase your paradise and value your time” in the title track to their sophomore effort due out June 16th.  The video perfectly encapsulates the band’s fun loving personalities in a beach-y inflatable filled video that takes a peek into their fans’ version of paradise.  Polaroids filter in and out throughout the video and are filled with beach scenes, mountain climbs, and family photos sent in by Broadside fans.  Taking their own advice, the band chased their own paradise by relocating to Los Angeles!

It’s clear these guys care about their fans and treat them as equals, not just fans.  Front-man Ollie Baxxter says “Life is a journey, and it should be documented and valued forever, so we wanted to give our fans an opportunity to share their version of paradise with us, and share their special moments in our music video. Thank you to everyone for letting us take a peek at your paradise.”

Watch the new video for “Paradise” below!

When you pre-order the brand new album on iTunes or Amazon, you’ll get three brand new songs instantly.  Pre-order bundles are also available on Broadside’s official website and include exclusive “Paradise” themed merch items like beach towels and tank tops!

Catch Broadside on tour with Real Friends now and stay tuned for more Summer and Fall tour dates to be announced soon!

Be sure to follow Broadside and Secret Fangirls on Twitter.

MAX, Music

Party Pupils Release First Original Single “Patient”

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Party Pupils, known for their funky remixes of songs like “Pony” and “Ms. Jackson,” just dropped their first original track.  “Patient” is the first single from the duo, made up of Max Schneider & Ryan Siegel.  The song has the same funky vibes and signature sounds we’ve come to know and love from Party Pupils’ remixes.  (BTW, make sure to check out their remix of “Weak” by AJR!)   We’re loving the fun, groovy vibes of “Patient.”  You can’t help but dance along!  Listen to the track now and get your groove on!

Pick up a copy of “Patient” on iTunes now!

Be sure to follow Party Pupils & Secret Fangirls for more updates!

Album Release, Music

Album Review: “Other People’s Greatest Hits” By Patent Pending

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Patent Pending have made a name for themselves through relentless touring and their high energy live shows earning them fans around the globe!  The Long Island group are releasing a cover album on May 26th titled “Other People’s Greatest Hits.”   It’s a nostalgic trip from 1995 thru today including hits from Miley Cyrus to Spice Girls – just watch out, they aren’t trying to Rick Roll you just yet.

The band always put their own twist on anything they cover, making each song their own. We’ve heard them play so many awesome covers over the years but nothing prepared us for the collection they’re about to share with the world.

PTPG tapped into their inner divas on “Shout Out To My Ex,” show their Latin side with “Livin La Vida Loca,” turn into EDM stars on an incredibly catchy mashup of “Wasted/Wake Me Up ” by Tiesto & Avicii, and turn into Jersey Boy Frankie Valli with “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.”

Our favorite cover is the very last track, “See You Again” by Miley Cyrus.  The song is still a jam on it’s own but PTPG somehow made it even better!

Whether you like pop punk, EDM or straight up pop music, Patent Pending’s “Other People’s Greatest Hits” is an album the whole family can listen to on repeat.

Listen to “Livin La Vida Loca” below.

Grab a copy of “Other People’s Greatest Hits” on iTunes or Amazon now!

Catch Patent Pending on the second leg of Simple Plan’s “No Pads No Helmets…Just Balls” 15th Anniversary Tour! Check out the dates and get tickets HERE.

Be sure to follow Patent Pending and Secret Fangirls on Twitter for the latest from your favorite artists.

Album Release

All Time Low Announce “Last Young Renegade” In Store Signings

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Pop punk powerhouse All Time Low just announced a string of exclusive in store signings and special acoustic performances just in time for their latest album release.  “Last Young Renegade” drops June 2nd and Alex, Jack, Rian, and Zack are generously taking time from their jam packed tour schedule to meet their die hard fans, sign the brand new record and even play a couple new tracks.   We love how much these guys love their fans! Check out the signings schedule below. You must pre-order the album from each retailer for entry to the signings.

All Time Low “Last Young Renegade” In Store Signings
May 27th – Fingerprints – Long Beach, CA – More Info
June 2nd – Rough Trade – Brooklyn, NY – More Info
June 3rd – The Sound Garden – Baltimore, MD – More Info
June 4th – Creep Records – Philadelphia, PA – More Info
June 4th – Gallery Of Sound – Wilkes-Barre, PA – More Info
June 5th – Vintage Vinyl – Fords, NJ – More Info
June 6th – Looney Tunes – West Babylon, NY – More Info
June 7th – Newbury Comics – Boston, MA – More Info

Watch the brand new video for “Nice2KnoU” below.

If you can’t make it out to an in store signing or if you want a couple of instant grat tracks, pre-order your copy of “Last Young Renegade” on iTunes and Amazon now!

Be sure to follow All Time Low and Secret Fangirls on Twitter.

We are all fangirls at heart.