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90s Favorites Announced for 2015 Under The Sun Tour!

You know how much we love 90s music, which is why we love the Under the Sun Tour.  The summer tour, launched by Marc McGrath & Sugar Ray, brings together some 90s favorites for an unforgettable night.  Past tour mates have included Smash Mouth, Blues Traveler, Vertical Horizon and Fastball.  This year’s lineup features Sugar Ray, Better Than Ezra, Eve 6, and Uncle Kracker.  Check out the dates below and get ready for an evening of “OMG I forgot about this song, this is my JAMMMM!”

Under the Sun Tour 2015
Sugar Ray, Better Than Ezra, Eve 6 & Uncle Kracker

July 17 – Wildhorse Casino – Chandler, AZ
July 18 – Mandalay Bay Resort – Las Vegas, NV
July 19 – The Greek Theatre – Los Angeles, CA
July 21 – Saratoga Winery – Saratoga, CA
July 24 – Lane County Fair – Eugene, OR
July 25 – Emerald Queen Casino – Tacoma, WA
July 28 – Denver Botanic Gardens – Littleton, CO
July 30 – Ozark Empire Fair – Springfield, MO
August 1 – Hard Rock Live – Northfield, OH
August 2 – Centennial Terrace – Sylvania, OH
August 4 – Fraze Pavilion – Kettering, OH
August 6 – DTE Energy Music Theater – Clarkston, MI
August 7 – LC Pavilion – Columbus, OH
August 8 – Clearfield County Fair – Clearfield, PA
August 9 – Stage AE – Pittsburgh, PA
August 12 – Wisconsin State Fair – West Allis, WI
August 14 – Grand Casino Hinkley – Hinkley, MN
August 18 – Ravinia Festival – Highland Park, IL
August 20 – Sands Casino – Bethlehem, PA
August 21 – Stone Pony – Asbury Park, NJ
August 22 – Xfinity Live – Philadelphia, PA
August 23 – Indian Ranch – Webster, MA
August 24 – The Paramount – Huntington, NY
August 26 – Delta Classic Chastain Park – Atlanta, GA

More dates and artists are to be announced, so stay tuned!

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Hunter Hayes Announces UK Tour & Album

Country music has taken over the US – even in major cities like New York.  And now it’s slowly making it’s way across the Atlantic.  Hunter Hayes just announced dates for a UK tour this Spring!  The dates coincide with the release of Hunter’s first official album in the UK, “I Want Crazy,” out May 25th.  The album will feature a mix of hits from Hunter’s self-titled debut, “Encore,” and last year’s hit, “Storyline.”  Listen to his newest single “Light Me Up” below!

Hunter Hayes “I Want Crazy” Tracklisting
1. I Want Crazy (Ryan Tedder remix)
2. Invisible
3. Tattoo
4. Light Me Up
5. Wanted
6. You Think You Know Somebody
7. Secret Love
8. What You Gonna Do
9. Everybody’s Got Somebody But Me (feat. Jason Mraz)
10. Somebody’s Heartbreak

You can pickup a copy of “Light Me Up, on iTunes now! Check out his upcoming tour dates below. His first headlining show in London sold out in seconds, so make sure to get your tickets when they go on sale this Friday, March 27th!

Hunter Hayes UK Tour dates
May 22nd – Koko – London – Buy Tickets
May 23rd – The Library – Birmingham – Buy Tickets
May 25th – Club Academy – Manchester – Buy Tickets
May 26th – Oran Mor – Glasgow – Buy Tickets

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The Friday Five: *NSYNC’s “No Strings Attached” Turns 15!

This week mark’s the 15th anniversary of one of the greatest albums of all time – *NSYNC’s “No Strings Attached.” We have fond memories of pre-ordering the CD at Sam Goody, running to the mall after school the day it came out to pick it up. And of course, you weren’t cool unless you brought the album with you the next day and fangirled over the pictures of your favorite (JC and Lance) in the CD booklet! In honor of this momentous occasion, here are our favorite songs from “No Strings Attached.”  We recommend celebrating by watching *NSYNC: Live from Madison Square Garden and dancing along.

1. “Bye Bye Bye”
Everything about this song is amazing. The dance moves, the video, that note JC hits?

2. “It’s Gonna Be Me”
The origin of *NSYNC’s signature slow lean and pop.

3. “I Thought She Knew”
*NSYNC were known for their moves and style, but this track proved they could SING. We get chills every time we listen to it. If we ever get to hear this live (Which we will because a reunion tour will happen.) we will be in tears.

4. “It Makes Me Ill”
Don’t you feel awesome when you can sing along to that quick verse at the beginning?

5. “Digital Get Down”
Basically, *NSYNC sang about Face Time before it was even a thing.

Bonus: “Space Cowboy” feat. Lisa Left Eye Lopes
Yes, they rode mechanical bulls during this song on tour.

Bonus #2: “Just Got Paid”
MONEY MONEY MONEY

The Strypes Announce The Flat Out Tour

Sometimes, it’s tough being an American fangirl.  Like when your favorite band announce tour dates!  But only in the U.K.  For all you lucky fans of The Strypes, they just announced The Flat Out Tour, coming to a venue near you this Spring!   Tickets are on sale now, so get them quick!   The Strypes are one of our favorite acts to see live – we can barely put into words how flat out talented and incredible they are to watch.   Fingers crossed they’ll be back in the US this Summer!  Watch them performing “Still Gonna Drive You Home” at the Music Hall of Williamsburg last summer.

The Strypes are currently on The Roadtest Tour, hitting towns across their native Ireland.  Check out all of their upcoming tour dates below!

The Strypes Spring 2015 Tour Dates
March 20th – The Spaniard – Kinsale, Ireland – Buy Tickets
March 21st – Coughlans – Cork, Ireland – Buy Tickets
March 22nd – DeBarras – Clonakilty, Ireland – Buy Tickets
March 26th – White Horse – Ballincolig, Ireland – Buy Tickets
March 27th – The Mariner – Bantry, Ireland – Buy Tickets
March 28th – An Chonair – Dingle, Ireland – Buy Tickets
March 29th – Sol Y Sambra – Killorglin, Ireland – Buy Tickets
April 30th – O2 Academy – Leicester, England – Buy Tickets
May 1st – The Dome Leisure Centre – Doncaster, England – Buy Tickets
May 2nd – Live at Leeds – Leeds, England – Buy Tickets
May 4th – Portland Arms – Cambridge, England – Buy Tickets
May 5th – Portland Arms – Cambridge, England – Buy Tickets
May 6th – Rescue Rooms – Nottingham, England – Buy Tickets
May 7th – Roadmender – Northampton, England – Buy Tickets
May 10th – The Forum – Tumbridge Wells, England – Buy Tickets
May 12th – Mr. Kyps – Poole, England – Buy Tickets
May 16th – Engine Rooms – Southampton, England – Buy Tickets
May 17th – Phoenix – Exeter, England – Buy Tickets
May 18th – Boiler Room – Guildford, England – Buy Tickets
May 20th – Paget Rooms – Cardiff, Wales – Buy Tickets
May22nd – Sin City – Swansea, Wales – Buy Tickets
May 23rd – Central Station – Wrexham, Wales – Buy Tickets
May 26th – Kasbah – Coventry, England – Buy Tickets
May 28th – The Duchess – York, England – Buy Tickets
June 7th – Georgian Theatre – Stockton On Tees – England – Buy Tickets
June 8th – The Cluny – Newcastle Upon Tyne, England – Buy Tickets
June 10th – The Trades Club – Hebden Bridge, England – Buy Tickets
June 12th – Territorios Sevilla – Sevilla, Spain – Buy Tickets
June 14th – Caves – Edinburgh, Scotland – Buy Tickets
June 16th – PJ Mollys – Dunfermline, Scotland – Buy Tickets
July 4th – Festival Beuregard – Caen, France – Buy Tickets
July 18th – Vieilles Charrues – Carhaix, France – Buy Tickets
July 19th – Dour Festival – Dour, Belgium – Buy Tickets
Sept 4-5 – Kuxta Kultur Festival – San Sebastian, Spain – Buy Tickets

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The Friday Five: SXSW Edition

South By South West (SXSW) is about to descend upon Austin, TX next weekend bringing musicians and industry tech heavy hitters to the city.  Every year, SXSW is known to feature the best artists on the edge of breaking it big and also getting smaller artists some BIG exposure.   SXSW Music runs from March 17th – March 22nd.  Check out our Friday Five acts to check out at SXSW 2015!  Visit SXSW.com for schedule info.

1. Born Cages
Indie rock outfit, Born Cages are currently playing their way to SXSW but once they get to Austin, Born Cages are set to play a showcase or two.   Pre-order the debut album “I’m Glad I’m Not Me” on iTunes or BornCages.com for exclusive pre-order bundles!  You can also get “Rolling Down The Hill” for free on iTunes until March 17th.

2. North Of Nine
We’ve loved Jackson Guthy ever since we jammed to “Pretty Lady” on several stops of the Big Time Rush Tour.  We love his new band, North of Nine, just as much.  If you’re into fun pop-rock, this is the band to check out.  They just released their debut EP, “Alive,” earlier this week!  Watch the video for “Can It Be You?” below.

3.Sam Hunt
Pretty sure we don’t need to explain why you need to see Sam Hunt. Just throw on a clean t-shirt and a shot of cologne, and go.

4. Catfish and the Bottlemen
The British indie rockers just wrapped up a sold out tour across the US, and are about to embark on another sold out tour across the UK.  We’re betting their SXSW showcase will be a hot ticket, too!

5. Wild Party
We’re suckers for clever pop songs, and Wild Party craft some seriously catchy tunes.  They just wrapped a tour with band of the moment Catfish and the Bottlemen, and are about to join Meg Myers on a Spring tour.  Pickup a copy of their debut album “Phantom Pop” on iTunes now!

The Ugly Club Release New Single “The Lonely”

NYC indie band The Ugly Club are ones to watch!  They just released a brand new single called “The Lonely” and we can’t wait to add it to our summer playlist.

The Ugly Club write groovy pop music that’s sure to stick in your head for days.  One listen of “The Lonely” and you’ll remember the catchy melody with a light tone on the synths and bass that feels just right.  Smooth vocals float in and out of falsetto throughout the chorus of the track while the drum hits are defined but not overbearing on the song as a whole.

“The Lonely” will be available iTunes and Amazon as well as streaming on Spotify next Tuesday, March 24th.  For now, listen to the single below!

Pick up a copy of The Ugly Club’s single “Passengers” on iTunes now!

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Watch Carly Rae Jepsen’s “I Really Like You” Video Ft. Tom Hanks & Justin Bieber

Carly Rae Jepsen’s first hit single “Call Me Maybe” was known just as much for it’s ubiquitous lip sync cover videos as it was for it’s catchy melody. (Although, we don’t think the hilarious an oh-so-accurate original video got enough credit).  For her new single, “I Really Like You,” Carly made her own version of viral lip synching video – featuring none other than Mr. Tom Hanks.  We’re not sure how anyone will top it, but we’d like to see them try!  Watch the video below, and look for the Biebs to make a cameo, too.

We really really really really like this song.  Pickup a copy on iTunes now!

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Nathan Sykes Debuts “More Than You’ll Ever Know”

Nathan Sykes from The Wanted (RIP) surprised us all by dropping a new single today!  This is Nathan’s first single since The Wanted announced they were taking an extended break to work on separate projects, and also a nice preview of Nathan’s solo album.

We’re excited for new music from Nathan because he has such an incredible voice.  The track has a retro sound complete with horns and finger snaps in the chorus.  It’s definitely the right musical direction for Nathan’s vocal abilities.  Have you heard him live?  Chills!  Listen to “More Than You’ll Ever Know” below!

Download your own copy of “More Than You’ll Ever Know” for free HERE!

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Shania Twain Going on Final “Rock This Country” Tour

It’s real, y’all!  Rumors had been going around that Shania Twain would be heading out on tour, and she confirmed the news this morning with a huge announcement on GMA.  The Rock This Country  Tour kicks off in Seattle on June 5th, with dates across the US and Canada throughout the Summer, including a stop at Madison Square Garden!  It’s been 12 years since Shania’s last headlining tour, but after all these years, she’s still the one.  She also announced that this would be her LAST tour ever!

Her two year residency in Las Vegas ended last year, and if that show is any indicator of what to expect on tour, we are in for an AMAZING show.  Her Vegas show had everything: flying motorcycles, live horses, moving sets, leopard jumpsuits, backup dancers, and more.  If you missed it, you can pickup a copy of Shania Twain: Still The One on DVD and get ready to rock this country with Shania all summer.

Tickets go on sale to the public on Friday, March 13th, with pre-sales happening a few days before.  Come on over to ShaniaTwain.com for all the details and check out the dates below!

Shania Twain Rock This Country Tour Dates
June 5 — Key Arena – Seattle, WA
June 7 — Rogers Arena – Vancouver, BC
June 9 — Rogers Arena – Vancouver, BC
June 11 — Rexall Place – Edmonton, AB
June 12 — Rexall Place – Edmonton, AB
June 14 — SaskTel Centre – Saskatoon, SK
June 15 — MTS Centre – Winnipeg, MB
June 19 — Budweiser Gardens – London, ON
June 20 — Budweiser Gardens – London, ON
June 22 — FirstOntario Centre – Hamilton, ON
June 24 — Air Canada Centre – Toronto, ON
June 25 — Air Canada Centre – Toronto, ON
June 27 — Wesley Clover Parks – Ottawa, ON
June 28 — Bell Centre – Montreal, QC
June 30 — Madison Square Garden – New York, NY
July 1 — Nassau Coliseum – Uniondale, NY
July 3 — Mohegan Sun Arena – Uncasville, CT
July 7 — Prudential Center – Newark, NJ
July 8 — TD Garden – Boston, MA
July 10 — CONSOL Energy Center – Pittsburgh, PA
July 11 — Van Andel Arena – Grand Rapids, MI
July 13 — Bankers Life Fieldhouse – Indianapolis, IN
July 15 — Veterans Memorial Arena – Jacksonville, FL
July 16 — American Airlines Arena – Miami, FL
July 18 — Bon Secours Wellness Arena – Greenville, SC
July 19 — Time Warner Cable Arena – Charlotte, NC
July 21 — Verizon Center – Washington, D.C.
July 22 — Wells Fargo Center – Philadelphia, PA
July 25 — Palace of Auburn Hills – Detroit, MI
July 26 — iWireless Center – Moline, IL
July 28 — Target Center – Minneapolis, MN
July 29 — AllState Arena – Rosemont, IL
July 31 — Bridgestone Arena – Nashville, TN
August 1 — Philips Arena – Atlanta, GA
August 3 — KFC Yum! Center – Louisville, KY
August 4 — Scottrade Center – St. Louis, MN
August 6 — Wells Fargo Arena – Des Moines, IA
August 7 — Sprint Center – Kansas City, MO
August 9 — Frank Erwin Center – Austin, TX
August 10 — American Airlines Center – Dallas, TX
August 12 — Chesapeake Energy Center – Oklahoma City, OK
August 14 — Pepsi Center – Denver, CO
August 15 — EnergySolutions Arena – Salt Lake City, UT
August 17 — SAP Center – San Jose, CA
August 19 — Honda Center – Anaheim, CA
August 20 — Staples Center – Los Angeles, CA
August 22 — Valley View Casino Center – San Diego, CA
August 24 — Save Mart Center – Fresno, CA

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Cody Simpson Announces Spring Tour in The US & Europe!

Aussie pop star Cody Simpson just announced the dates for his Spring tour, hitting cities across the US and Europe!  It’s been a minute since he’s toured the US, so we are so excited to see him again this Spring.   It will be his first tour with his new sound, and we can’t wait to see what he has in store.   Tickets go on sale this week – visit CodySimpson.com for more details.  Check all of the dates below and watch his video for “New Problems” now!

Cody Simpson Spring 2015 Tour Dates
April 1st – The Roxy – West Hollywood, CA – Buy Tickets
April 2nd – American Music Hall – San Francisco, CA – Buy Tickets
April 4th – U Street Music Hall – Washington, DC – Buy Tickets
April 5th – World Cafe Live – Philadelphia, PA – Buy Tickets
April 6th – Bowery Ballroom – New York, NY – Buy Tickets
April 7th – Opera House – Toronto, ON – Buy Tickets
April 22nd – The Circus – Helsinki, Finland – Buy Tickets
April 24th – Trädgårn – Göteborg, Sweden – Buy Tickets
April 26th – USF Verflet – Berge, Norway – Buy Tickets
April 27th – Folken – Stavanger, Norway – Buy Tickets
April 28th – Train – Arhus, Denmark – Buy Tickets
April 29th – Postbahnhof – Berlin, Germany – Buy Tickets – Soon!
May 1st – Palladium – Warsaw, Poland – Buy Tickets
May 3rd – Gruenspan – Hamburg, Germany – Buy Tickets – Soon!
May 4th – Kantine – Cologne, Germany – Buy Tickets – Soon!
May 6th – Shepherd’s Bush Empire – London, UK – Buy Tickets
May 7th – The Institute – Digbeth, UK – Buy Tickets
May 8th – The Ritz – Manchester, UK – Buy Tickets
May 10th – TivoliVredenburg – Utrecht, Netherlands – Buy Tickets
May 12th – Alhambra – Paris, France – Buy Tickets
May 14th – DYNAMO – Zurich, Switzerland – Buy Tickets
May 15th – Tunnel – Milan, Italy – Buy Tickets
May 17th – Sala Razzmatazz – Barcelona, Spain – Buy Tickets
May 18th – San Miguel – Madrid, Spain – Buy Tickets

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