Dan + Shay Release “From The Ground Up”

February 5, 2016 secretfangirls Leave a comment

After taking a (much needed) break to re-group and work on new music, Dan + Shay are back with a brand new single! The duo posted a “be back soon” message just before the Holidays and returned earlier this week with some exciting news: new music! Have we mentioned how much we’ve missed them? The song got high praise from Warner Nashville President John Esposito (side note: we have seen Espo at shows rocking out and he is the bomb) and Scooter Braun, who called it a “game changer.” Well, the wait is over and “From The Ground Up” is here! WE HAVE NEW MUSIC FROM DAN + SHAY!!! Watch the video below!

The track was co-written by Chris DeStefano (who has written many of our JAMS) and is the first track off of Dan + Shay’s upcoming sophomore release. We had high hopes for this song – Dan + Shay’s “Where It All Began” is one of our favorite albums of all time – and it did not disappoint!

A friend of ours has described Dan + Shay as a country version of Backstreet Boys, and “From The Ground Up” certainly fits the bill. The emotional power ballad is driven by the smooth harmonies and powerful vocals we’ve come to know and love from the duo. Dan + Shay draw from both pop songwriting and a traditional country narrative. We’re sure this song will be played at many upcoming weddings!

Pickup a copy of “From The Ground Up” on iTunes now!

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Album Release, Music

DREAMERS Drop “You Are Here” EP

February 5, 2016 secretfangirls Leave a comment

Brooklyn indie pop trio DREAMERS just released a new EP, “You Are Here.” The EP features their hit “Wolves (You Got Me)” and their current single, “Drugs.” DREAMERS got a lot of attention for their self-released debut, and recently signed with Fairfax Recordings. They are definitely an artist you need to look out for in 2016! We love their dreamy pop-rock sound and the range of influences you can hear in their music. Stream “You Are Here” on SoundCloud below!

Pickup a copy of “You Are Here” on iTunes now! Check out DREAMERS upcoming tour dates with The Karma Killers and Arkells this Spring.

DREAMERS Spring 2016 Tour Dates
March 10 – The Roxy – Los Angeles, CA
March 12 – Voodoo Room – San Diego, CA
March 14 – Rebel Lounge – Phoenix, AZ
March 16-19 – SXSW – Austin, TX
March 21 – Valley of the Vapors Fest – Hot Springs, AR
March 22 – Parish Room – New Orleans, LA
March 23 – Purgatory – Atlanta, GA
March 24 – Black Cat – Washington, D.C.
March 25 – Knitting Factory – Brooklyn, NY
March 28 – The Sinclair – Boston, MA
March 29 – MilkBoy – Philadelphia, PA
March 30 – Grog Shop – Cleveland, OH
March 31 – The Basement – Columbus, OH
April 1 – Subterranean – Chicago, IL
April 2 – The Riot Room – Kansas City, MO
April 3 – Lost Lake – Denver, CO
April 4 – Kilby Court – Salt Lake City, UT
April 6 – Neumos – Seattle, WA
April 7 – Holocene – Portland, OR
April 9 – Social Hall – San Francisco, CA

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Boy Bands, Music, Sports

The Friday Five: Super Bowl Halftime Shows

February 5, 2016 secretfangirls Leave a comment

It’s Super Bowl time once again and while the ads are fun (remember the Tim Tebow one with the puppies?) the halftime show is what we’re all watching for…right? Coldplay is set to perform this year, along with some special guests. In honor of Sunday’s game, we’re throwing it back to our five favorite halftime shows! Which reminds us: how have Backstreet Boys not done a halftime show? Can someone get on that for 2017?

1. *NSYNC, Britney Spears, & Aerosmith – 2001
THE GREATEST HALFTIME SHOW OF ALL TIME.

2. NKOTB – 1991
This one’s for the children.

3. Shania Twain & No Doubt – 2003
Not sure what the theme was here, but what’s not to like? Shania Twain? Good. No Doubt? Good. Let’s go football fans!

4. Justin Timberlake & Janet Jackson – 2004
If they had just had *NSYNC perform again, that whole wardrobe malfunction wouldn’t have happened, just saying.

5. Beyonce & Destiny’s Child – 2013
Like JT briefly acknowledged *NSYNC at the VMAs in 2013, Beyonce brought back Destiny’s Child for a hot second at the halftime show the same year.

90s, Music

Listen to “Something New” by Zendaya

February 4, 2016 secretfangirls 1 Comment

Zendaya just dropped a new track, “Something New,” and it’s like she knew what a 90s kick we’ve been on lately (and by lately we mean all the time). Zendaya samples TLC’s “Creep” in the track, which was also produced by Kenny “Babyface” Edmunds. Listen to “Something New” below and get ready to swag it out!

Pickup a copy of “Something New” on iTunes!

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Music, On Tour

FARRO Announce Spring Tour with The Rocket Summer

February 4, 2016 secretfangirls Leave a comment

Farro just announced he is heading out on tour with The Rocket Summer this Spring! We’ve been patiently waiting for the Farro album and a tour announcement and it’s finally here!

Josh Farro has been working hard to make a name for his indie-rock solo project and create his own footprint in the music world. We’re excited to hear “Walkways” in its entirety when it’s released on February 5th. Pre-order a copy and you’ll receive two tracks instantly!

Tickets for The Rocket Summer tour are on sale now so get yours before the shows sell out! Check out the tour dates below.

Farro + The Rocket Summer Spring Tour 2016
March 11th – Walter’s Downtown – Houston, TX – Buy Tickets
March 12th – The Prophet Bar – Dallas, TX – Buy Tickets
March 13th – Paper Tiger – San Antonio, TX – Buy Tickets
March 15th – The Social – Orlando, FL – Buy Tickets
March 17th – Vinyl – Atlanta, GA – Buy Tickets
March 18th – Exit / In – Nashville, TN – Buy Tickets
March 19th – Visulite Theatre – Charlotte, NC – Buy Tickets
March 20th – Ottobar – Baltimore, MD – Buy Tickets
March 22nd – The Foundry – Philadelphia, PA – Buy Tickets
March 24th – Brighton Music Hall – Boston, MA – Buy Tickets
March 25th – The Space – Hamden, CT – Buy Tickets
March 26th – Webster Hall – New York, NY – Buy Tickets
March 28th – Waiting Room – Buffalo, NY – Buy Tickets
March 29th – Hard Luck Bar – Toronto, ON – Buy Tickets
March 31st – Musica – Akron, OH – Buy Tickets
April 1st – Pike Room @ Crofoot – Pontia, MI – Buy Tickets
April 2nd – Subterranean – Chicago, IL – Buy Tickets
April 3rd – Triple Rock Social – Minneapolis, MN – Buy Tickets
April 5th – Wooly’s – Des Moines, IA – Buy Tickets
April 6th – Firebird – St. Louis, MO – Buy Tickets
April 8th – Barracuda – Austin, TX – Buy Tickets
April 9th – 89th St. Collective – Oklahoma City, OK – Buy Tickets
April 12th – Troubador – Los Angeles, CA – Buy Tickets

Preorder a copy of Farro’s album “Walkways” on iTunes or Amazon now.

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Music, On Tour

Walk The Moon Announce Summer 2016 “Work This Body” Tour With Mister Wives

February 2, 2016 secretfangirls Leave a comment

Walk The Moon have been teasing news for some time and finally they revealed that they will be hitting the road with MisterWives on the “Work This Body Tour” all Summer long!

The pop infused indie rock quartet exploded on the scene in 2015 with their smash single “Shut Up And Dance.” Their latest single, “Work This Body,” is an ode to the saying “living well is the best revenge.” It’s the perfect anthem to chant when you set out to prove your naysayers wrong by working hard and succeeding – either in your fitness regime, passing that Honors Chemistry test, or getting that promotion you know you deserve.

Check out the tour poster and all of the tour dates below. Tickets go on sale Friday February 5th – be sure to check your local venues for on sale times!

“Work This Body” Summer Tour ft. Walk The Moon + Mister Wives
May 26th – Open Air Theater – San Diego, CA – Buy Tickets
May 27th – Santa Barbara Bowl – Santa Barbara, CA – Buy Tickets
July 17th – Farm Bureau Insurance Lawn – Indianapolis, IN – Buy Tickets
July 19th – Meadow Brook – Rochester Hills, MI – Buy Tickets
July 20th – TD Echo Beach – Toronto, ON – Buy Tickets
July 22nd – Stage AE – Pittsburgh, PA – Buy Tickets
July 23rd – Festival Pier @ Penns Landing – Philadelphia, PA – Buy Tickets
July 24th – Pier Six Pavilion – Baltimore, MD – Buy Tickets
July 25th – nTelos Wireless Pavilion – Charlottesville, VA – Buy Tickets
July 27th – Hammerstein Ballroom – New York, NY – Buy Tickets
July 29th – Blue Hills Bank Pavilion – Boston, MA – Buy Tickets
Aug 2nd – Thompson’s Point – Portland, ME – Buy Tickets
Aug 4th – Stone Pony Summer Stage – Asbury Park, NJ – Buy Tickets
Aug 5th – Red Hat Amphitheater – Raleigh, NC – Buy Tickets
Aug 6th – Uptown Amphitheater @ Music Factory – Charlotte, NC – Buy Tickets
Aug 7th – St. Augustine Amphitheater – St. Augustine, FL – Buy Tickets
Aug 9th – Champion Square – New Orleans, LA – Buy Tickets
Aug 11th – Walmart AMP – Rogers, AR – Buy Tickets
Aug 12th – Pinewood Bowl Amphitheater – Lincoln, NE – Buy Tickets
Aug 13th – Roy Wilkins Auditorium – St. Paul, MN – Buy Tickets
Aug 14th – The Rave – Milwaukee, WI – Buy Tickets
Aug 16th – McGrath Amphitheater – Cedar Rapids, IA – Buy Tickets
Aug 17th – Crossroads KC – Kansas City, MO – Buy Tickets
Aug 19th – Aragon Ballroom – Chicago, IL – Buy Tickets
Aug 20th – Jacobs Pavilion – Cleveland, OH – Buy Tickets

Grab a copy of “Talking Is Hard” on iTunes or Amazon now!

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Artist to Watch, Music

Artist To Watch: Shiffley

February 1, 2016 secretfangirls Leave a comment

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.

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.

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Album Release, Country Music, Music

Cole Swindell’s New Album “You Should Be Here” Due May 6th

February 1, 2016 secretfangirls Leave a comment

Reigning ACM New Artist of the Year Cole Swindell just announced the release date for his much anticipated sophomore album. “You Should Be Here” will be released on May 6th! The album is named after Cole’s successful single of the same name, a touching song written in memory of his late father. Watch the music video for “You Should Be Here” below and pickup a copy of the single on iTunes now!

Cole is joining Florida Georgia Line on the “Dig Your Roots” Tour all Summer long! Stay tuned for full date and venue announcements.

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Friday Five, Music

The Friday Five: Grease: Live!

January 29, 2016 secretfangirls Leave a comment

“Grease: Live” is premiering this weekend with an all-star cast including Carlos PenaVega from BTR, Vanessa Hudgens, Keke Palmer, Carly Rae Jepsen and special guests DNCE and BoyzIIMen!

We are so excited to watch and sing along on Sunday night! The cast is sure to dazzle audiences and bring “Grease” to a whole new generation. Check out our Friday Five songs we can’t wait to see live! Tune into FOX at 7pm on Sunday to watch it live!

1. “Greased Lightning”
It’ll be fun to see Carlos PenaVega chime in on this track and see him put his “Dancing With The Stars” skills on display!

2. “Beauty School Drop Out”
BoyzIIMen will guest star as Teen Angel in Sunday nights broadcast and their harmonies on this song are going to be angelic, indeed!

3. “We Go Together”
The whole cast together singing this one will bring a tear to our eyes as we remember Vanessa Hudgen’s full cast finale from every HSM movie.

4. “You’re The One That I Want”
Probably the most iconic song from the movie.

5. “Summer Nights”
Carlos and Vanessa gave a little preview of this number on TODAY!

Artist to Watch, Music, On Tour

SWMRS Announce US Spring Headlining Tour

January 29, 2016 secretfangirls Leave a comment

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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We are all fangirls at heart.