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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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Music, On Tour

Patent Pending Announce Fall 2015 UK Tour

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Did you miss Patent Pending at Slam Dunk Fest this year?  Do you want to see them again because they’re SO AWESOME!?   Here’s your chance: PTPG are set to return to the UK this November with legendary pop punk outfit Zebrahead!

Limited number of VIP tickets are available for each date. VIP tickets include early entry, pre-show acoustic set from both bands, meet&greet, a signed poster, and an exclusive Zebrahead/Patent Pending merch item!   Tickets go on sale this Friday, June 5th.

Zebrahead/Patent Pending UK Tour 2015
Nov 21st – Chinnerys – Southend – Buy Tickets
Nov 22nd – O2 Academy 2 – Birmingham- Buy Tickets
Nov 23rd – Rescue Rooms – Nottingham – Buy Tickets
Nov 24th – Stylus – Leeds – Buy Tickets
Nov 25th – Garage – Glasgow – Buy Tickets
Nov 27th – Academy 3 – Manchester- Buy Tickets
Nov 28th – Brooklyn Bowl – London – Buy Tickets
Nov 29th – O2 Academy 2 – Oxford – Buy Tickets
Nov 30th – Wedgewood Rooms – Portsmouth – Buy Tickets
Dec 1st – Marble Factory – Bristol – Buy Tickets

11401212_10152874887615770_8101759968029682247_nBe sure to pick up Mario & The Brick Breakers EP on iTunes and stay tuned for the release of their new EP, “Armageddon!”

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Album Release, Music

Patent Pending To Release “Armageddon” EP July 31st

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Patent Pending have been oddly quiet lately, playing SlamDunk Fest in the UK, and enjoying family time back in the states. They recently announced they’ve been working hard on a brand new EP titled “Armageddon,” set to be released on July 31st!  We’re so excited for new music from Patent Pending and can’t wait to see what they’ve come up with this time!  Stay tuned more more details about the EP!

Check out the EP artwork below.

Pick up a copy of “Mario & The Brick Breakers Greatest Hits” on iTunes (US and UK) or Amazon (US and UK) now.

Be sure to follow Patent Pending & Secret Fangirls on Twitter!

Music, On Tour

Patent Pending Release “Hey Mario” Video

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Long Island pop punk band Patent Pending, or should we say – Brooklyn band Mario & The Brick Breakers just released the official video for their super smash single “Hey Mario”.

It’s kind of a highlight reel of the Mario & The Brick Breakers documentary which in case you’ve been trapped in Bowser’s castle, you can watch HERE.

Watch the official “Hey Mario” video below.

Patent Pending are playing a round of Holiday shows in the tri-state area.  Check out the dates here.

Pick up a copy of Patent Pending’s new album “Brighter” on iTunes US or iTunes UK now.  And don’t forget to grab your copy of Mario & The Brick Breakers’ album on iTunes USA or iTunesUK now!

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Music, On Tour

Patent Pending Announce Holiday 2014 Shows

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Long Island pop punk band just finished an incredible run of sold out shows in the UK and Europe but they’re back home now and pumped for a bunch of Holiday 2014 shows around NY and PA! Check out the dates below!

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Patent Pending 2014 Holiday Tour Dates
Dec 14th – Stanhope House – Stanhope, NJ – Buy Tickets
Dec 19th – The Sherman Theater – Stroudsburg, PA – Buy Tickets
Dec 20th – Altar Bar – Pittsburgh, PA – Buy Tickets
Dec 26th – Revolution Music Hall – Amityville, NY – Buy Tickets  *w/ Andrew WK*
Dec 27th – The Space – Hamden CT – Buy Tickets

Watch the full documentary of Mario & The Brick Breakers by Patent Pending now.

Pick up a copy of “Brighter” by Patent Pending on iTunes and Amazon.  Don’t forget to get a copy of the Mario & The Brick Breakers Greatest Hits on iTunes and Amazon as well.

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Big Time Rush, Country Music, Friday Five, Music

The Friday Five: Halloween Music Videos

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Happy Halloween, Fangirls!  This week, we’ve been listening to pretty much only Country music but we decided to get into the spirit of Halloween and bring you our favorite Halloween themed music videos.

1. Backstreet Boys – “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back)”
BSB really went all out and set the standard for Halloween themed music videos.  Jekyl & Hyde, a Mummy, a werewolf, the Phantom Of The Opera, and Dracula come together for a choreographed dance filled costume ball of epic proportions.  Why are they in costume?  Nobody knows.  And full disclosure, we still know these dance moves and definitely danced along at the BSB tours.

2. Big Time Rush – “Big Night”
The BTR Halloween episode is pretty amazing – we love Kendall as a werewolf, and James the vampire vs the vampire slayer.   Throwback to the BSB video?

3. Kristian Bush – “Trailer Hitch”
Zombies have taken over this country star’s new video and the only way to stop them is by the soothing sound of his guitar!

4. 5SOS – “Don’t Stop”
Doesn’t everyone want to dress up as their favorite super hero on Halloween?   Well, Aussie pop punkers 5SOS just gave you five brand new favorite super heroes. 

5. Patent Pending – “Dance Til We Die”
When we said that the Long Islanders in Patent Pending went all out for videos, we weren’t exaggerating.  The bands video for “Dance Til We Die” is perfect for any Halloween bash.  Gore and zombies take over as the band sings “and the dancing dead are taking over, never gonna make it out!”

 

Music, On Tour

Patent Pending Release Full Mario & The Brick Breakers Documentary

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Patent Pending released the entire Mario & The Brick Breakers documentary today and it was totally worth the wait.  The full 30 minute video follows the rise and fall of Mario & The Brick Breakers – kind of like Spinal Tap except with more spray tan.   The Long Island native band fully committed themselves to this project and we’ve got to commend them for walking around New York in the winter with nothing more than short sleeves on.  We give this documentary an 11 out of 10!  Watch it below and share the link with everyone you know.

Pick up a copy of Mario & The Brick Breakers Greatest Hits on iTunes in the US and the UK now!

Patent Pending are also heading to the UK for the “Brighter UK” Headlining Tour in October.  Check out the dates HERE.

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Patent Pending Debut The First Mario & The Brick Breakers Video

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Long Island band Patent Pending just released the first music video from their much anticipated Mario & The Brick Breakers  documentary.   “Boom Boom Pass The Mushroom” is a great intro to the world of Mario & The Brick Breakers.  Patent Pending went all out with costumes and props for this video (check out Corey’s Super Stars bass), even using special effects to amplify the crazy trip in this song.   Watch the video below!

The full Mario & The Brick Breakers documentary will roll out on Tuesday so be sure to stay tuned!

Pick up a copy of Mario & The Brick Breakers Greatest Hits album from iTunes US & UK now.  Catch Patent Pending on tour in the UK this October! Click HERE for dates and info.

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Friday Five, Music, On Tour

The Friday Five: Summer Tour Jams

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We’ve been to a lot of shows in the past week, and after a good concert a song will stick with you for days.  Here are the songs we can’t get out of our heads after seeing them live.  All of these artists are on tour now, so be sure to check out when they’re coming to your town!

1. Rixton – “Wait On Me“
We love the Ace of Base vibes of this track. (did we just age ourselves?)   Rixton put on a very solid show at Irving Plaza, impressing us with their musicianship, stage presence, and fan boys.  You can catch them on the Broken Heart Tour across the US this summer.

2. Jesse McCartney – “Punch Drunk Recreation“
If you saw JMAC in the Lifetime movie “Escaping Amish,” then you’ll recognize this track as the song his DJ character is playing the moment A.J. Michalka falls in love with him.  And who wouldn’t with this beat?   Check out the dates for the In Technicolor Tour here.

3. THE HEYDAZE – “Adderall“
There’s nothing we love more than a bad (good) pun.  Especially in this cleverly crafted pop song by NYC’s THE HEYDAZE.  See them on The In Technicolor Tour with JMAC through August 23rd!

4. Patent Pending – “Hey Mario”
Patent Pending’s American Meltdown Tour just wrapped up, & they’ll be hitting the UK & Germany later this Fall.  The band are unleashing the Mario & The Brick Breakers documentary soon which we’re sure will have us in stitches like their “Twilight” remake did in 2010 (and still does today).  Make sure you have your copy of the Mario & The Brick Breakers “Greatest Hits EP” on iTunes US and iTunes UK now!

5. MKTO – “Forever Until Tomorrow“
We still can’t get over how great Tony Oller sounded, even when battling laryngitis.  Surely it helped that MKTO has songs that are fun to sing along to, like this one.  The American Dream Tour wraps up this weekend and they’ll be joining Demi Lovato on tour this Fall!

Bonus:  Tiffany Houghton – “Band Boy”
Because this is our theme song, and she totally rocked on the American Dream Tour.

Music, On Tour, Show Review

MKTO’s American Dream Tour Hits NYC

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We caught the American Dream Tour last week when it hit Irving Plaza in NYC.  It was an awesome lineup already, with Tiffany Houghton and Action Item opening for MKTO.  But we were even more excited when an old favorite, Patent Pending, was added to the New York show!

We unfortunately only got to see the tail end of Patent Pending’s set, but their energetic live show and infectious energy had the entire crowd pumped up.  Check out their latest project, Mario & The Brick Breakers.

Tiffany Houghton was up next!  We discovered Tiffany when she followed us on Twitter one day, and we’re so glad she did!  We instantly fell in love with her pop country sound and fun style.  Her live performance did not disappoint.  Tiffany is a perfect blend of sweet and sassy, just like her new single “The Best.”  Of course our favorite moment of her set came when she sang “Band Boy,” complete with a cover of 5SOS’ “She Looks So Perfect.”  She certainly won over all of the fan girls in the audience (she’s one of us!)  Watch her performance below.

We were majorly impressed with MKTO, especially as Tony Oller has been dealing with laryngitis. (They had to reschedule their Philly stop!)  He still sounded great – if he hadn’t tweeted about it, we would have had no idea!  What a trooper.  Tony and Malcolm did an outstanding cover of Nico & Vinz’s “Am I Wrong.”

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They played most of their debut album, including tracks like “Heartbreak Holiday,” “Forever Until Tomorrow,” “Thank You,” and of course their summer hit “Classic.”

If you can make it to the American Dream Tour, go!!!  There are a few shows left before the tour wraps up in Chicago next week.    MKTO will also be back in NYC for the US Open Arthur Ashe Kids Day on August 23rd with Hunter Hayes & The Vamps!  Get more info HERE!

Be sure to follow MKTO, Tiffany Houghton, Action Item, Patent Pending & Secret Fangirls on Twitter for more updates!