Pierce The Veil to Support Silverstein on upcoming tour
Hailing from San Diego, post hardcore/screamo outfit Pierce The Veil have had a busy year. They released their sophmore album, Selfish Machines, on June 21st, right before they did a stint on the ever-popular Vans Warped Tour. The band then traveled across the world to take on crowds in Australia and Japan, before returning to the US to tour with Attack Attack!, Emmure, Of Mice & Men, and In Fear and Faith.
CONTEST: Attention Colorado! FREE Tickets to See Tokyo Police Club in Colorado Springs
Hey hey hey Colorado music lovers, what better way to spend a chilly December night then at The Black Sheep in Colorado Springs with one of Canada’s most beloved and popular indie rock bands? That’s right, Tokyo Police Club is blazing through your great state on December 13th and, in our everlasting effort to please you, the Sovereign Sound has scored a pair of tickets to give to one lucky reader for FREE. That’s right, you can get a hot pair of complimentary tickets in your anxious little hands simply by emailing thesovereignsound@gmail.com and telling us why YOU deserve to win.
Behind the Scenes with Rocky Loves Emily
Oftentimes in the music world, thing can move slowly for bands. Other times, the pace of the industry moves so quickly it’s hard to keep up. Either way, when you’re good, you’re good, and eventually someone takes notice. So whether it takes you a decade to get a record deal, or you’re Rocky Loves Emily and you drop your label debut EP less than two years after forming, hard work pays off. The pop rocking, punk infused, country lace band from Detroit, Michigan released their debut EP on Tooth and Nail Records just last week. The insanely catchy American Dream is available exclusively on iTunes and in Hot Topic stores nationwide and we here at Sovereign Sound highly recommend that you snag yourself a copy ASAP.
In the meantime, check out this behind-the-scenes making of the music video for their first single “Clueless”. The finished version should be up online any day now, but you can satisfy your Rocky Loves Emily craving a bit by watching this on repeat until then.
LONDON PROJECT: UK Urban Rocker NOAH Readies for Highly Anticipated Single Release
In this day and age every artist seems to be taking on multiple careers- there’s actors starting bands, musicians starring in films, and athelets trying a bit of everything. It’s not often, however, that you see a boxer morph into a singer…at least not successfully. But the buzz surrounding London’s former Amateur Middleweight Boxing Champion NOAH, and his funky music, is massive. Read More about this Ass Kickin Musician!
Hopeless Records’ The Wonder Years Are Breaking Out
2010 is coming to a close and there have been an abundance of incredible music videos released this year. From indie rock to hip hop, Sovereign Sound has brought you some of the best around. As you compile your lists of favorites music videos for the year, don’t forget to include The Wonder Years’ “Melrose Diner” in there. Packed with humor, wit, creativity, and backed by a killer song, this video easily jumped into our top 5 2010 favorites.
The Edgy, Limit-Pushing Popstar P!nk has a Greatest Hits (…So Far) Album on the Way
Like other artists that acrue an amazing amount of hit singles, the edgy, unabashed pop starlett P!nk is putting out a Greatest Hits album. On November 16th, Greatest Hits…So Far!!! will drop, featuring a slew of P!ink’s hits, along with two new songs incuding “Raise Your Glass” her rousing new celebration single.
The Smart, Talented (and Adorable) Matt Powers Gets Personal With The Sovereign Sound
2008 was the year that the fabulous Matt Powers exploded onto the music scene, gracing college airwaves with his crafty indie rock debut album Never Ending Aftermath. Now, after playing and working with some of the biggest names in rock, Powers is poised and ready to take over the wrold with his endearing and addicting form of indie pop rock. Sovereign Sound was lucky enough to stalk the Los Angeles-based musician down and bombard him with questions. Check out how he graciously responded.
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Interview With Denver’s Newly Revamped The Battleship Agenda & A Free Download of Their New Single “Houses”
Earlier this year, the people of Denver were hit with the bad news that one of their staple local bands, the Battleship Agenda, was taking an idefinite hiatus. The pop-punk rock band had been making waves on the local scene, playing shows across Colorado and placing high in radio sponsored competitions like 93.3‘s Big Gig and Hometown for the Holidays. But when 2010 arrived, vocalist Kat Barnes quit, followed by bassist Kellen Niemeier. The band chose bass player Casey Ottmann to fill both of the vacant shoes. Playing bass and taking over vocals, along with Nick Ferro, Ottmann joined just in time to be a part of the The Battleship Agenda performance on the Ernie Ball Stage at Van’s Warped Tour. So close to being complete again, the band suffered another loss when original member Tyler Call called it quits. Enter Keoni Akina, a long time friend of the band to take Call’s place, and The Battleship Agenda is back in full swing and ready to spout it’s musical prowess across Denver and beyond. The band was kind enough to answer a few questions for Sovereign Sound:
Alternative Press Presents Another Awesome Tour: “The Christmas Pageant Tour” Featuring Family Force Five and Forever The Sickest Kids
The popular publication that brings you all the latest and best in alternative, punk, and indie rock, Alternative Press Magazine, is sponsoring yet another one of its amazing tours. This time it’s a brief holiday extravaganza starting on December 1st and rocking on through to December 19th. “The Christmas Pageant” tour will feature crunk rockers Family Force Five alongside hilarious pop-punkers Forever The Sickest Kids. Special guests Secondhand Serenade and Shorelines End will also make appearances on the festive tour.
Reel Big Fish and Goldfinger Team Up For Ska/Punk Show Extravaganza
For all you long-time ska/punk loving children of the early 90’s have we got some fun for you. In early November, two of ska and punk’s most important and relevant bands will be playing four shows together on the west coast. That’s right, Reel Big Fish and Goldfinger are joining forces for four nights of all out musical debauchery. The fun begins on November 3rd at the House of Blues in San Diego, then carries on November 4th in Los Angeles, November 6th in San Louis Obispo, and finally on November 7th in Las Vegas.
LONDON PROJECT: Graffiti6 Make Love to the Crowd at The Lexington (and a Couple gets Engaged).
Smooth Jazz? Pop Rock? Hip Hop? I don’t know. Neither do they. The bottom line is, as I stood there listening to the refreshingly unique flows of the Graffiti6 gang, I couldn’t help but move and sway with the crowd, sing along, and fall victim to the talents of producer TommyD (who has worked with the likes of Jay-Z, Kanye West, Kylie and Janet Jackson) and singer Jamie Scott. The swankily lit Lexington was packed with an eclectic array of people, a true testament to the beautiful amalgamation of sounds that Graffiti6 has created, that transcendes genre classification. So What Happened at the Show!?
Complete With New Members and a New Perspective, Chiodos Prepares for Album Release and Tour
After some brief turmoil in which popular post hardcore sweethearts Chiodos swapped out their beloved lead singer Craig Owens and drummer Derrick Frost, they are now ready to continue their quest at musical domination. Bringing along the likes of Atreyu, blessthefall, Architects (delightful UK band), and Endless Hallway, Chiodos will embark on a full US and Canada adventure titled the “Congregation of the Damned Tour”. Read More & Get Tour Dates!
The Epilogues Unleash Sensational Music Video For “Hunting Season”
You may remember back in August there was a Sovereign Sound post about how two indie bands from Colorado managed to completely devour the snobby LA music scene with killer performances at Cinespace. Well one of those bands, elctro alt rock powerhouses The Epilogues, has just released their first music video for their single “Hunting Season”- and you won’t believe your squinty music-loving eyes. The video, directed by Colorado resident Dylan Novak, bears a look of professionalism well beyond that of a first-time, low-budget, musical project. The young Novak’s undeniable talent radiates throughout the three and a half minute mini-film, as does the band’s made-for-fame theatrics. Each member looks perfectly natural in front of the lens, especially frontman Chris Heckman with his passionate gestures and sultry facial expressions. The outdoor setting for the video perfectly compliments the serenly beautiful and spooky song. Check out this masterpiece and dare to tell me you disagree.
London Project: UK Alternative Rockers The Coral Showoff New Video & Prep for European Tour
British alternative rock outfit The Coral just released the video for their new single “More Than A Lover”. Set in all black and white, the video channels an old-fashioned photog feel and incorporates intriguing and beautiful scenery. The song is serene and phantasmagoric and will surely be played abundantly on the band’s upcoming tour. The Coral will be playing shows all over Europe and the UK and you can bet your bottom dollar that Sovereign Sound will be there to preview, review, and see how awesome the experience is.
London Project: Motion City Soundtrack & Foxy Shazam Rock the London Underworld
After inviting a group of eight friends out to see Motion City Soundtrack at the Underworld in Camden, I began to worry about how the night would unfold. Would UK fans know about the American band? Would they care enough to pay for a live show? Would I drag my friends across the city only to arrive at a deserted venue? Find Out the Answers & More
Jimmy Eat World is Going to Rock Your World with their New Album “Invented” due on September 27th
Emo rock legends Jimmy Eat World are gearing up to release their brand new full-length album, Invented, on September 27th. The first single from the record, “My Best Theory“, is out now. It is a passionate, earnest rock tune that both retains the traditional Jimmy Eat World sound, while expanding into a new territory for the band. You can preorder the sure-to-be incredible new record now, to make sure you have it at your doorstept first thing September 27th. And if you’re a vinyl fan, you can preorder the Invented vinyl package which includes an MP3 download card.
A Couple Things About Coheed & Cambria You May Want to Know (News and Updates)
Hello Coheed and Cambria super-fans. As you probably already know, our favorite proggressive nerd rockers are out on the road performing at venues and in-stores at locations near you! Keep reading for tour information, as you do not want to miss a chance to see Claudio Sanchez and the gang live.
Speaking of the spectacularly-haired Claudio, he used his creative and brilliant mind to make a new video for Coheed and Cambria’s single “World of Lines“. Claudio used footage from the Fritz Lang classic German Sci-fi film, Metropolis to create a dramtically strange, black-and-white masterpiece. Check it out:
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