Bridgeport West - Los Angeles, CA

February 15, 2009 - EARN IT YOURSELF OPENS SUBMISSIONS FOR THE 2009 "EARN IT YOURSELF SPOT"

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JANUARY 30, 2009
CONTACT: ALEX MOHLER
818-255-8620
ALEX@BRIDGEPORTWEST.COM

EARN IT YOURSELF OPENS SUBMISSIONS FOR THE 2009

"EARN IT YOURSELF” SPOT

ON THE 2009 VANS WARPED TOUR

WHILE WEEKLY ONLINE EIY RADIO SHOW

WILL HIGHLIGHT UP-AND-COMING BANDS

THAT HAVE APPLIED TO PLAY ON THE STAGE THIS YEAR

ALONG WITH LAUNCHING AN ALL-WARPED DISCUSSION FORUM EACH WEEK

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.

At each tour stop, one band will be handpicked to perform on the stage by the tour staff directly, based on the same criteria used in picking bands that applied to perform in the past. THE EARN IT YOURSELF SPOT will highlight the hardest-working independent bands from each region that are successfully building their own careers from the ground up, earning each of their successes by hard work and dedication to their craft.

In addition to the EARN IT YOURSELF SPOT, the all-new EARNITYOURSELF.com will launch a new feature on the site’s weekly online radio show to highlight bands that have submitted to play the tour. Beyond showcasing these bands’ music, the radio show will also chat with the artists directly for their input on the show’s weekly topic along with their thoughts on the Earn It Yourself philosophy. Following this new weekly feature, EIY RADIO will then dedicate a full hour of the show to bands and fans alike for calls and questions on all-things Warped Tour related. EIY RADIO airs live every Monday night from 8:00PM – 10:00PM at www.EARNITYOURSELF.com.

ABOUT EARN IT YOURSELF:

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.

www.EARNITYOURSELF.om

www.WARPEDTOUR.com

www.KEVINSAYSSTAGE.com

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For more information, press inquires, or interviews, contact:

Alex Mohler
BRIDGEPORT WEST
alex@bridgeportwest.com
818-255-8620

ANDERSON

www.myspace.com/andersonnl
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

www.flatfoot56.com
www.myspace.com/flatfoot56
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

www.marchingband.se
www.myspace.com/marchingband
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
www.myspace.com/stateandmadison

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.