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July 23, 2009 - STATE AND MADISON: set for August tour + hometown return to Metro in Chicago, September 5
With an arsenal of slick rock anthems in tow, STATE AND MADISON will return to the road this summer for a stretch of live dates across the Midwest—including stops in St. Louis, Indianapolis, St. Paul and beyond—launching August 1^st at The Record Bar in Kansas City, MO. Among the dates will be the band’s hometown return to the Metro in Chicago on Saturday, September 5^th for a featured performance at Shoe House Rock. This second annual rock event benefits Chicago-based charity Share Your Soles, which provides gently worn shoes to children in the most impoverished areas of the world. [ READ MORE ]

June 29, 2009 - FLATFOOT 56 SET FOR UPCOMING FESTIVAL APPEARANCES THROUGHOUT THE US AND INTERNATIONALLY THIS SUMMER AND BEYOND

FLATFOOT 56 is set to blast through the summer with a whirlwind of energy and action as they bring their spirited Celtic-punk to fans around the globe. The Chicago foursome has confirmed a number of special appearances at US and international festivals, that launched last Friday, June 26 with a powerful set at Summerfest in Milwaukee, WI. Tour stops also include performances at the Cornerstone Festival (July 2 & 3 in Bushnell, IL), Sonshine Festival (July 16 in Wilmar, MN), Spirit West Coast (July 30 in Monterey, CA), O-F-T Ferropolis Festival (August 21 in Grafenhainiche, Germany), and Xnoizz Flevofest (August 22 in Flevoland, Netherlands), amongst a mix of additional club appearances, festivals and events.

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June 11, 2009 - ANDERSON SET TO ARRIVE FOR LIVE DATES THIS JULY IN SUPPORT OF THEIR US DEBUT ALBUM

With a striking mesh of electro-meets-indie-pop, Dutch duo ANDERSON have made their stateside arrival with the debut of IT RUNS IN THE FAMILY, just released nationwide at retail and digital outlets from U&L Records. To celebrate the release, Bas van Nienes and Joeroen Van der Werken—the pair that is ANDERSON—will land on US soil this July for live performances including a special CD release party on Tuesday, July 7 in Los Angeles along with a performance at The Roxy (On The Rox), Wednesday July 8. Additional performances include stops in San Francisco, San Diego, Ventura, Bend, Ashland and beyond. Complete details on all dates and locations follow below while more dates remain forthcoming.

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April 22, 2009 - DUTCH INDIE/ELECTRO OUTFIT ANDERSON MAKE US DEBUT WITH 'IT RUNS IN THE FAMILY' DUE IN STORES JUNE 2 AND DIGITALLY JUNE 9
By topping fizzy-layered electronics with intimately smooth croon, the Dutch duo of ANDERSON places organic soul within masterfully synched blips and bleeps. On June 2, the pair will release their US debut It Runs In The Family in stores with a digital release to follow June 9.
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March 16, 2009 - FLATFOOT 56 RETURN TO THE ROAD FOR DATES WITH FAR FROM FINISHED, THE BUSINESS AND SPECIAL APPEARANCES
There’s never any slowing of action for Celtic-punk outfit FLATFOOT 56. Following a month spent in the studio to assemble the pieces for their forthcoming full-length album, the band will immediately return to the road for a headlining tour through the Midwest and East Coast with Boston punkers FAR FROM FINISHED, kicking off March 29 in Grand Rapids, MI. Following that string of dates, the band will join legendary UK Oi! Outfit THE BUSINESS for a three-week trek. [ READ MORE ]

March 12, 2009 - THE FRANTIC SET TO LAUNCH EXCLUSIVE HOT TOPIC ACOUSTIC TOUR WITH IN-STORE PERFORMANCES AND SIGNINGS
Chicago’s punk-pop hybrid outfit THE FRANTIC will strip down their high-energy, anthemic songs for special acoustic performances in Hot Topic stores on an exclusive tour throughout the midwest launching April 2. Beyond in-store performances at each date, the band will also meet-and-greet fans while giving away CD copies of their latest effort AUDIO & MURDER to the first 100 people at every event. [ READ MORE ]

March 12, 2009 - FLATFOOT 56 TO BEGIN RECORDING NEW ALBUM WITH JOHNNY RIOUX OF STREET DOGS AS PRODUCER
Chicago’s Celtic-punk outfit FLATFOOT 56 will enter Absolute Sound in Houston, Texas on February 1st to begin the recording process for their highly anticipated new album, due out later this year. The as-yet untitled full-length will arrive as the follow-up to the band’s critically lauded 2007 release, JUNGLE OF THE MIDWEST SEA. Johnny Rioux of Street Dogs will take the helm as the album’s producer and engineer. [ READ MORE ]

March 12, 2009 - GARDENING, NOT ARCHITECTURE READY FIRST-EVER TOUR THROUGHOUT THE WEST COAST FROM MARCH 10 - 29
Though GARDENING, NOT ARCHITECTURE began as just a simple recording project for music industry entrepreneur SARAH SATURDAY, the excitement and digital success of THE FIRST EP has fueled the bands first-ever tour, launching March 10 in North Hollywood, California. The trek runs throughout the west coast including stops in Sacramento, Eugene, Portland, Seattle, Salt Lake City, Phoenix and others, wrapping in Barstow, California on March 29. [ READ MORE ]

March 12, 2009 - EARN IT YOURSELF OPENS SUBMISSIONS FOR THE 2009 VANS WARPED TOUR
Following last month’s introduction of the EARN IT YOURSELF SPOT for the 2009 VANS WARPED TOUR, EARNITYOURSELF.com has announced that submissions are now open for artists to apply to play on the Vans Warped Tour’s Kevin Says Stage this year. Utilizing their online profile at www.EARNITYOURSELF.com, bands are able to submit to be considered to perform at the tour stop in their region by visiting www.earnityourself.com/warped. [ READ MORE ]

ANDERSON

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By topping fizzy-layered electronics with intimately smooth croon, ANDERSON places organic soul within masterfully synched blips and bleeps on their US debut release IT RUNS IN THE FAMILY, due June 2 from U&L Records. The album is not only thematically ambitious as it tells a central story through different characters from across the globe, but it’s also musically bold. The resulting ten tracks tell the tales of the Bensons in a stylistic marriage that subtly meshes new-wave, electro and indie pop while spanning an emotive range of sensory dynamics from dark and melancholy to thumping grooves soaked in melody. By also infusing heavy beats, synths and irresistible pulses, this record could make anyone run to the dance floor.

EARN IT YOURSELF

www.earnityourself.com
Described as “The Evolution of D.I.Y.” in the July 2005 edition of Alternative Press Magazine, the EARN IT YOURSELF philosophy began as a print zine written and published by SARAH SATURDAY in 2004 after the break-up of her band SAVING FACE. The idea behind the movement is to teach bands how to use a philosophical approach to creating their business plan. With the music industry giants collapsing and the internet making it possible for anyone to start a band, it’s crucial that bands’ values should be just as important to fans as their music, all while the individuals strive to earn their own success and build their careers from the ground up. In 2009, EARN IT YOURSELF has become an official sponsors of the Vans Warped Tour with the announcement of the EARN IT YOURSELF SPOT--a performance slot on the Kevin Says Stage at each tour stop--that will highlight the hardest-working independent bands from each region that are successfully building their own careers from the ground up, earning each success by hard work and dedication to their craft.

FLATFOOT 56

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Since the year 2000, FLATFOOT 56 have steadily unleashed a rollicking barrage of Celtic punk and folk-tinged hardcore from the South Side of Chicago to an international audience with intense and positive party-like energy. The boys have relentlessly toured the world over both as openers and headliners, sealing their reputation as one of the most exciting, prolific, and energetic bands on the scene today. Currently, the band has begun the recording process for their highly anticipated new album, due out later this year. The as-yet untitled full-length will arrive as the follow-up to the critically lauded 2007 release, JUNGLE OF THE MIDWEST SEA. Johnny Rioux of Street Dogs will take the helm as the album’s producer and engineer.

THE FRANTIC

www.thefrantic.com
www.myspace.com/thefrantic

Armed with enough fist-pumping energy to make listeners arms tired and pop hooks sure to garner massive sing-a-longs, THE FRANTIC have taken the nation by storm with an explosive jolt of punk-meets-pop. The Frantic crew may be young—vocalist Kyle Dee and guitarist Ian Farnesi are both barely 18, while bassist Chris Farnesi and drummer Brett Hartwell are the elders at 19—but after one listen to their current Sinister Muse Records release AUDIO & MURDER, one would think The Frantic are seasoned veterans. In fact, Audio & Murder, produced by multi-platinum producer Mudrock (Riverboat Gamblers, Avenged Sevenfold, Godsmack), is proof that age means nothing in today's music industry. The album's adolescent angst is complimented with powerful songs and addictive harmonies sure to get mosh pits in motion.

MARCHING BAND

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By combining eccentric musical elements with mainstay rock sounds, MARCHING BAND creates a unique sonic fusion that finds instrumentation of marimba, banjo and vibraphone meshing with guitars, bass, drums and lush vocal harmonies. The duo’s distinct sound and style can be heard on their first full-length studio album SPARK LARGE, which was released digitally from U&L Records on August 5. Despite its independent release, the album’s popularity is growing, moving into the position of #50 top album download on eMusic, while garnering critical praise from such outlets as Billboard, Rolling Stone, Pitchfork and Under The Radar. On the heels of this digital success, the album is set for physical retail release in 2009 across stores throughout North America.

STATE AND MADISON

www.stateandmadison.net
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Chicago foursome STATE AND MADISON are known for delivering pop-infused indie-rock with a signature punch, an always infectious live show, and consistently giving back to their loyal fans. Brought together by their mutual passion for music, Chicago natives Nickolas Blazina (vocals/guitar), Jonah Kort (drums), Anthony Martino (bass/vocals), and Mark Tatara (guitar/vocals) bound to form STATE AND MADISON in 2005. The band quickly pronounced their stylistic hybrid as they displayed a knack for penning hook-filled melodies set to infectious rhythmic pulses and forging rock energy. On the band's current LP BECOME THE NOT FOUND, State And Madison showcase the very best of their craft and prove why this combination of elements continues to stick.