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The Vamps and AJR Rock The Gramercy Theater in Sold Out Show

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We were lucky to see The Vamps first NY show last night!  It was amazing to see how much support The Vamps have in the US, especially since they only released their first single in the States a couple of days ago!   Hard to believe that this was actually their first headlining show — ever!  The Vamps are fresh from a string of nights opening for Taylor Swift at the O2 Arena in London, where I’m sure they learned a thing or two (like, make sure you know how long the stage is)

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They gave a high energy performance and their fun stage presence had them interacting with fans and fellow band mates, even taking a moment to take selfies with a fan’s phone that had been thrown onstage.  (Fangirl note:  This is not a good idea, please don’t throw objects of any kind at band members.  They thank you in advance.)

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The Vamps opened with their single, “Wild Heart,” and played crowd favorites like “Can We Dance” and their new single “Last Night.”  They also debuted some new material, and rocked covers of “Mr. Brightside” and “Cecilia”! Check out our video for “Girls On TV” below.

Opening act AJR totally won over the sold out crowd, and had the whole venue moving to their single “I’m Ready” by the end of their set.  It’s incredible to see how the support for AJR keeps growing and growing!  The crowd was chanting “AJR! AJR!” as the boys took the stage, and you could feel the excitement and energy in the air.  We’re sure AJR made quite a few new fans last night!  Their performance was amazing as usual, and we can’t say enough good things about these talented brothers.

AJR at Gramercy Theater NYC 19Feb14 Credit: @Alyloveyx

AJR Gramercy Theater NYC 19Feb2014

If you missed AJR (or need to see them again ASAP, we totally get it), make sure to get tickets to their March 15th headlining show at the Gramercy while you still can!   They’ll be announcing more East Coast dates soon as well.

And stay tuned for more info on The Vamps – with a warm welcome like this, we are sure they’ll be back stateside in no time.

For more on AJR:  website, twitter, instagram

For more on The Vamps:  website, twitter, instagram

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The Vamps Single “Wild Heart” Is Available On US iTunes Today

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Today is a wonderful day and it’s not because we got more snow last night (UGHHH) but we can finally purchase The Vamps single “Wild Heart” on iTunes in the United States!!

Get the song HERE.

Before, we had to watch the official video on Youtube when we wanted to listen to the song but now we own it!! And just in time, too – The Vamps are headlining Gramercy Theater tomorrow night with support from NYC locals AJR.
Thursday February 20th, The Vamps will be on “LIVE! With Kelly and Michael” in the morning for the band’s first ever US television debut! Check your local listings.

Follow The Vamps on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

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AJR Brothers Headlining Gramercy Theater in NYC on March 15th

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Are you ready? AJR Brothers announced a brand new headlining show in NYC on March 15th presented by Sirius XM.  Check out a tweet from the guys below!

Click HERE to get tickets!

Don’t forget that AJR are also opening for The Vamps at Gramercy NEXT WEEK!! Holy cow it’s so soon!!
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The Vamps Announce UK Headlining Tour

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The Vamps are going on their first first ever headlining tour around the UK this fall!
They announced the dates on their official Facebook page and posted the tour poster. Tickets go on sale Saturday April 26th.

Check out the dates and poster below!

The Vamps Headlining UK Tour
Sept 23 – Sheffield City Hall
Sept 25 – Newcastle City Hall
Sept 27 – Glasgow Secc Clyde Auditorium
Sept 28 – Glasgow Secc Clyde Auditorium
Oct 01  –  Manchester O2 Apollo
Oct 02  – Manchester O2 Apollo
Oct 04  – Liverpool Echo Arena 2
Oct 05  – Birmingham Nia
Oct 08  – Brighton Centre
Oct 09  – Cheltenham Centre
Oct 11  – Cardiff Motorpoint Arena
Oct 12  – Bournemouth Bic
Oct 14  – London Eventim Apollo
Oct 15  – London Eventim Apollo

The Vamps UK Headlining Tour poster

Follow The Vamps on Twitter and Facebook for all the ticket information.

Check out their cover of McFly’s “Five Colours In Her Hair” HERE and don’t forget their headlining show in NYC with AJR is next week! Click HERE for all the details.

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The Vamps Release New Cover Of “Five Colours In Her Hair”

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The Vamps posted a hilarious new video for their cover of “Five Colours In Her Hair” originally by McFly!

Check it out below!

Don’t forget that The Vamps and AJR Brothers are playing Gramercy in NYC on February 19th! Get all the info HERE!
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AJR Brothers Announce New Contest!

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Our favorite band of brothers AJR announced a new contest today on Twitter!

Share the “I’m Ready” video with your favorite celeb on twitter (and be creative!)  The winner gets a signed t-shirt and mini-posters.  The contest starts now and ends Saturday, February 8th at 5pm.  What are you waiting for..start tweeting!

As the legend goes, AJR got their first big break when they tweeted a link to the song to Sia, who loved the song so much she asked the boys for a meeting!

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We can’t wait to see AJR open for The Vamps later this month at their sold-out Gramercy Theatre show!

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The Vamps To Headline Gramercy Theater In NYC

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The Vamps are coming to America AND they’re playing a show in NYC!!  They just announced a headlining show at Gramercy Theater on February 19th.

Finally, we get to sing and dance along to their catchy songs!!
Tickets go on sale this Saturday (February 1st) at 10AM.  Click here for all the info!

While you wait for tickets to go on sale, watch the official video for “Wild Heart”

Follow The Vamps on Twitter and Facebook for a “major UK announcement” coming soon!

Also on the bill, NYC based brothers AJR! Two of our favorite newcomers in one show?? Maybe February won’t be so lonely after all!!
Don’t forget to follow AJR on Twitter and Facebook.

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AJR Brothers Show in LA

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If you live in Los Angeles, we are totally jealous of you right now for 2 reasons:

1.  You probably don’t even own a real winter coat and are walking around in t-shirts in January

2. AJR is having a show there on Monday!  (And it’s free!)

Don’t miss this opportunity to see AJR in a small venue .. they were just named Pop Artist of the Month on Z100 and just keep getting bigger and bigger!

What?  School Night
When? Monday, January 13th 2014 at 8pm
Where? Bardot 1737 Vine St, Hollywood, CA 90028
Why?  So you can say you were there at the beginning

RSVP and get all the info at School Night
Follow AJR on Twitter for more updates

Not in LA and still want more AJR?  Listen to them host Hit-Bound on Hits 1 on Sirius XM this weekend

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AJR’s Debut EP “6foot1” is officially out!

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Last week, New York based pop trio AJR released their debut EP “6foot1” on iTunes and Amazon MP3. Now that we have had some time with the new songs, we are blown away with how talented these guys are!

Written, recorded, mixed and mastered all by themselves in their parents’ living room, AJR continues to impress us.  As if that wasn’t enough, the boys also designed the cover art.    And in case you were wondering where the title “6foot1” came from, it’s because Adam, Jack and Ryan are all 6 foot 1.  Here is our track-by-track review of the EP!

The opening track, “I’m Ready” is the brothers’ first single and has been climbing the Pop Chart on iTunes (as high as 98!).  Sampling the iconic Spongebob “I’m Ready” clip, AJR layered dubstep bass drops and the most catchy chorus we’ve heard all year.

The second track ,”Woody Allen”, has such a fun sound to it!  We aren’t quite sure what they mean when they say they feel like Woody Allen but it makes for a great song.  Also, the most inventive censoring of a word we’ve ever heard (we’re looking at you Ryan!).   This song has so many layers and we can’t stop listening to it!   We hear something new every time.

“Growing Old On Bleecker Street” isn’t exactly new to us, but every time we listen to this song, we wish we could live on Bleecker Street.   We love the ukelele and the melody of this song.  One of our favorite lyrics: “I woke up last night from a dream that we’d grow old on Bleecker Street. Sit by the fire and I’d play my guitar but dreams are only dreams.”

We are obsessed with the horns in “AfterHours.”    We can’t wait to hear this song live!   It’s super catchy and high energy chorus will have any venue rocking.   And are those water glasses we hear in the background?   Nice.

The EP closes with “Buy You a Rose,” which showcases Adam, Jack and Ryan’s unique voices and powerful harmonies.   Check out their beatboxing in the background (we already knew they had serious skills).   The gang vocals on this song are incredible.  Just listen to this song and you’ll see why it’s our favorite.

As we’ve mentioned, we are seriously looking forward to what’s in store from AJR next year, including the release of their full length debut album.  (PS guys, we are going to need studio versions of “The Green and The Town” and “Married on a Hill” hint hint)

The EP is available now on iTunes and Amazon MP3 for just $2.99!   That’s less than your morning latte.  Get it now!

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Why We’re Excited For 2014

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If you’re a secret fangirl, 2013 was an incredible year for music.  Could we ever have guessed that this would finally be the year that Justin Timberlake returned to music?  That 98 Degrees would release an album and tour with New Kids on the Block and Boyz II Men?   THAT *NSYNC WOULD REUNITE AT THE VMAS?!    No.  But all of these things happened and more.  We’re hoping that this momentum rolls into 2014 in the form of an *NSYNC reunion tour (just once?!? please?)

Meanwhile, here are some of our sure bets of what music we are excited for in 2014.

Olivia Somerlyn
Olivia Somerlyn is the ultimate Secret Fangirl.   More on that later, but 2013 was a breakthrough for Olivia, as she scored opening slots on the Summer Break Tour with Victoria Justice and Big Time Rush, for the Jonas Brothers, and for Jessie J in the UK.  Olivia is currently working on her debut album, to be released in 2014. Keep an eye out for big this from Olivia in the coming year!  Follow Olivia Somerlyn Twitter, and don’t forget about the #12DaysOfLivGifts on her Official Facebook.

AJR
It’s no secret that we are major fans of AJR.  In the short time since we were introduced to them, we’ve seen them get bigger and bigger.  (Like, the “I’m Ready” video is a serious case of life imitating art).  With a new EP, ‘6foot1,’ being released at the end of this year, an album coming out in the Spring of 2014, and early support from the likes of Sia, Demi Lovato and The Wanted, AJR are the act to watch in 2014. Keep up with AJR every step of the way on Twitter and Facebook.

Midnight Red
We are from the generation where boy bands were defined as “a group of young men who sing and DANCE.”   Aside from Big Time Rush, the generation today is deprived of this wonderfulness.   We will always have NKOTB, Backstreet, and (ONE DAY AGAIN) *NSYNC, but it’s nice to see another proper boy band in the mix today! Don’t forget to follow Midnight Red on Twitter.

Lance Bass
LANCE BASS IS RELEASING A SINGLE IN 2014.  WORDS CANNOT EXPRESS OUR EXCITEMENT FOR THE POSSIBLE TOUR! There really is nothing else to say about this. Get the latest updates from Lance on Twitter.

Hilary Duff
We love Hilary Duff.  The girl is good at everything, manages to stay sweet and humble, and live a normal life with her husband and adorable kid.   After focusing in recent years on her book series and being a mom to baby Luca, we were beyond stoked to hear that Hilary has returned to the studio to work on her fourth album. Follow Hilary on Twitter and get the latest on her new music first!

Ashley Tisdale
Unlike Hilary, we aren’t exactly sure what Ashley Tisdale has been doing the last couple of years, but we are equally thrilled for her comeback to music!  She just released her first single, “You’re Always Here,” with more to come in 2014. Don’t forget to follow Ashley Tisdale on Twitter and “like” her on Facebook .

The Ceremonies
Another trio of brothers, by way of Los Angeles instead of New York.  They have messy hair and wear tight pants, with an early 2000s NY Strokes-vibe – definitely those boys your Mama warned you to stay away from!  Matthew, Mark, and Michael Cook are making waves in the underground scene with their self-titled EP. Expect to hear a lot more from The Ceremonies in 2014. Stay up to date with The Ceremonies on Facebook and Twitter.

Austin Mahone
Austin’s debut album is FINALLY dropping in 2014 (we hope).  We were sad when his MTV Artist to Watch Tour was postponed in October (glad you’re feeling better Austin!!) and we literally cannot wait until his tour kicks off in March!  We have loved each single he’s released more than the last, and are so excited to see what’s in store for him next year.  His recent string of Jingle Ball performances have proved Austin has the talent to go to the next level, with top notch choreography and awesome stage presence.   We are (not so secret) MAHOMIES! Become an official Mahomie and follow Austin on Twitter.

American Authors
You know that song in the Walter Mitty commercial that’s been stuck in your head for 2 days? It’s not a new Imagine Dragons song (don’t worry…we thought it was too!) “The Best Day Of My Life” is by a new band from Brooklyn, NY called American Authors. Recently signed to Island Records, these guys are capturing hearts of fangirls and music junkies alike. Their debut album is due out in 2014, but grab your copy of their self-titled EP on iTunes HERE. American Authors will be playing Sacramento’s own 107.9 The END’s Jingle Ball 2013 with Emblem 3, Panic At The Disco, and Fall Out Boy on 12/21. Get your tickets HERE and don’t forget to follow @aauthorsmusic on twitter for the latest updates from the guys!

Born Cages
If you ever wanted The Strokes to have a musical love child with The Darkness then…REJOICE! Your dreams have come true!! Born Cages are exactly that – complete with insane guitar riffs and gravity defying hair. Hailing from Brooklyn (what’s in the water out there and how can we get some?!) Born Cages recently released The Sidelines – EP in June and we can’t believe it took us this long to find them! Big choruses, church bells, synths and guitar riffs that would make any 80s hair band proud, The Sidelines EP makes us want to get up and dance!! Pick up your copy on iTunes and follow Born Cages on Twitter and “Like” them on Facebook. Next time they roll through your town, check them out. You won’t regret it. I promise.

The Vamps
The British are invading quicker than you’d believe! The Vamps first won our hearts with their song “Can We Dance” and they’re at it again with a new single and a new video for “Wild Heart”.  They have already opened for Selena Gomez and now they’re gearing up for a string of opening dates on Taylor Swift’s RED Tour at The O2 Arena in February. We are expecting a debut album from The Vamps in 2014, making them just another reason we are stoked for the new year!  Follow The Vamps on Twitter and “like” them on Facebook.

Heffron Drive
As much as we love Big Time Rush, we also love Kendall Schmidt’s other band, Heffron Drive, formed with friend and guitarist Dustin Belt.  While the band has a different vibe and sound than BTR (sadly no dancing), we love anything that keeps Kendall up on stage!  (And okay, the electric guitar is maybe even better than the hip rolling) We’re looking forward to everything that the new year holds for Heffron Drive! Follow Kendall and Dustin on Twitter, and don’t forget to “Like” them on Facebook.

 

What are you hoping to see in 2014? (Besides that *NSYNC reunion tour…NEVER GIVE UP HOPE!)