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Friday, March 13, 2009 

STREET TEAM UPDATES:

Lydia - New Video
The Arizona group recently released their new video for I Woke Up Near the Sea. You can view it here.
You can also catch a live performance of Lydia’s One More day and an interview with Leighton on BlindingLoud.com.

Shiny Toy Guns - New Tour
The group will join the All-American Rejects on tour. You can check out dates by going to their tour page.
You can also see their new site revamp.

Red Car Wire -  Timing…

The Dallas, Texas band recently premiered their video on Teen.com. Watch it now.

Red Car Wire will share the stage during the AP Tour with 3OH!3, Hit the Lights, Family Force 5, The Maine, & A Rocket to the Moon at the free Austin, Texas show. Click here for more info.

You can see the band in the latest issue of Alternative Press.
Finally, the band teamed up with Passion Brand Clothing to support cancer research. You can learn more here.

Forever The Sickest Kids - Final Blood Water

Red Car Wire isn’t the only band helping out a charitable cause. Click the banner for news on what they’re up to.



The Kids will join We The Kings, The Cab, NeverShoutNever!, and
Mercy Mercedes on The Bamboozle Roadshow. You can look at dates and
purchase tickets on the Bamboozle page.

Pepper - Remix “Freeze” Contest

Pepper & MixMatchMusic team up for the Freeze Remix Contest.
Hoping to inspire the musician and producer within, Pepper has installed the Remix Wizard to their MySpace and invite YOU to remix their new single, Freeze.

Pepper’s new album will be released April 21st.

Filter - The Very Best Things

Filter announces the March 31st release of their greatest hits album, The Very Best Things (1995-2008). Newbury Comics is offering an autographed booklet for pre-orders. You can also pre-order the album on Amazon.
The band will also join Papa Roach on tour April 12-28. You can get more info here.

The White Tie Affair - Just Dance & Vote

The group is currently on the voting list for Fuse. You can vote for them here.

In addition, the band plans to launch a new site. Be sure to be one
of the first to get a look at the redesign by signing up for their e-mail list.
Don’t miss the upcoming tour dates with Lady Gaga & Warped Tour. Swing by their MySpace for more info.

Anberlin and Iglu & Hartly - KROQ Top Requests
Both bands are listed as top requests on KROQ. You can vote for them here.

Anberlin has also announced a tour with Taking Back Sunday from May
14th through June 29th. A list of specific dates are expected to be
revealed soon.

Blue October - Approaching Normal
You can now pre-order Approaching Normal in the Blue October store. By signing up for their mailing list, you will receive a free download of their new song, Graceful Dancing.

The band will perform on Jimmy Kimmel Live March 25th, as well as take part in Rock on the Range 2009. For more information on performing acts and dates, click the banner below.



Hurt - The Inner Workings

Hurt have made a new DVD titled ‘The Inner Workings‘ available for purchase here. The DVD documents the making of the band’s new album Goodbye to the Machine which is due out on April 7th.

Theory of a Deadman - New Streaming Video
The band has streamed the video to their track Not Meant To Be. Check it out here.

Theaory of a Deadman will also take part in Crue Fest 2. You can check out the line-up here.

Sum 41 - Back in the Studio
Sum 41 have streamed the fifth video from the studio where they are recording their upcoming as-yet-untitled new album. View it here.

Cash Cash - Orange County Fun

The electronica/pop band has announced a tour with Kevin Rudolf. You can get more info on their MySpace page.
Cash Cash also recorded a video while on tour in Orange County. Check it out here.

ON TOUR:


Motley Crue - Crue Fest

Crue Fest dates & times are up. You can view more information on the event on the Crue Fest site, as well as the line-up here.

RED - Headlining Tour

Red kicked off their headlining tour March 10th. Don’t miss out, check out the dates here.

David Archuleta - Overseas Dates
The pop sensation is currently on his US tour. You can view upcoming overseas dates on his MySpace page.


Currently listening:
Season of Poison
By Shiny Toy Guns
Release date: 2008-11-04
Friday, February 13, 2009 

STREET TEAM UPDATES:

Shiny Toy Guns - Living in a Ghost Town...
The band has recently released their new video for the song Ghost Town. You can view it here.

Fireworks - New Street Team & Upcoming Album
The Official Fireworks Street Team has officially launched. Its initial purpose will be to promote the upcoming album All I Have To Offer Is My Own Confusion, set for release March 24th.

While you wait, you can pick up their EP We Are Everywhere from Amazon or SmartPunk.

Hurt - Fancorps Launch
Check out the street team page for their new Fancorps Street Team here.

Rocco Deluca & The Burden - New Album Release
"Mercy", the new album from Ironworks Music artist Rocco Deluca & The Burden, hits stores March 10th. The band takes the show on the road the same day with a two-month trek across the states.



You can pre-order the album here. The new single is now on iTunes.

Forever the Sickest Kids - Jumping out the window...
The Kids collaborated with Ron Browz to remix his song Jumping Out the Window. You can check it out here.

You can also see FTSK hanging out with Selena Gomez on their blog.

Lydia - Illuminate Your City
The Arizona band is about to kick off their first headlining tour. As part of their tour, they're giving away $1,000 to a lucky winner who illuminates their city through charitable work. For details on the contest, see the Illuminate Your City video.



Also, be sure to check out their new artistic viral video here.

Sum 41 - Greatest Hits
Their Greatest Hits album will be released March 17th.

Tracy Lawrence - Listen First
Be the first to hear "Up To Him", a track from the new Tracy Lawrence album The Rock, due Summer 2009. Visit the Tracy Lawrence page here.

RED - Innocence & Instinct
The new release is in stores now. You can find it on Amazon.


Eli Young Band - Always the Love Songs
The Texas band has a new single out. Watch the video here.

Joshua Radin - VH1 Voting
Joshua Radin's I'd Rather Be With You now included in the voting pool for VH1 Top 20 Videos.


On the road...
10 Years - Go to their page to see additional dates with Adelita's Way.
3 Doors Down - The band is set to bring their chart-topping success to the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee, as headliners for “Mississippi Rocks The Ryman” on March 26th.
Filter - Tour with Papa Roach has been announced. Go to their MySpace for dates.
Theory of a Deadman
- Will have several in-store appearances at Best Buys along tour path. Check out dates here.

Currently listening:
We Are Everywhere
By Fireworks
Release date: 2008-07-22
Friday, January 30, 2009 
STREET TEAM UPDATES:

FTSK, Hit The Lights, & Shiny Toy Guns on AP
The bands come out and take the top three spots on the AP Reader's Poll. Check it out in the March issue of Alternative Press.

Lydia & Augustana - AbsolutePunk's Top 30 of 2008
Both bands make the list, with Lydia taking the number one spot. Too see what other bands made the list, click here.

Hit The Lights - New Video
Their music video for "Drop the Girl" has been released. Check it out on MTV.

Shiny Toy Guns - Ghost Town Preview
Check it out before the release of Ghost Town next week.

Other video releases:
Red - Death of Me. Check it out here.
Blue October - Dirt Room on Yahoo! Music

Joshua Radin - Live With Carson Daly.
To watch the video of his performance, go to NBC.com.

Tyrone Wells - Remain
New album out now. To listen to tracks, go to Tyrone's MySpace page.


Fancorps Artists on Tour: -Forever the Sickest Kids, Hit The Lights, Cash Cash, & The White Tie Affair will all be a part of Warped Tour 2009! For cities & dates, go to the Warped Tour site

Forever the Sickest Kids will also take part in Bamboozle 2009, alongside We The Kings, The Cab, Never Shout Never, & Mercy Mercedes.

-Buckcherry will be kicking off their tour January 30th with Avenged Sevenfold, Papa Roach and Saving Abel.

-David Archuleta announces new national tour! For dates, click here.

Currently listening:
Illuminate
By Lydia
Release date: 2008-10-21
Wednesday, January 07, 2009 

Current mood:  bouncy
STREET TEAM UPDATES:

Anberlin, Forever the Sickest Kids, and Lydia - Bamboozle 2009



These three bands will be sharing the stage at Bamboozle 2009! Other bands performing at the music festival include Taking Back Sunday, 3OH!3, and Cobra Starship.
For the full line-up and tickets for the New Jersey event, click here.

Anberlin & Forever the Sickest Kids will also perform at the Never Say Never Festival in Pharr, TX on March 18, 2009.

Finally, a "Best Of" album from Anberlin will be released on April 7th via Tooth and Nail. Track listing will be announced shortly.



Alter Bridge
- You too can see their European Tour...
...the band is planning a late February/March release for their new live DVD which was filmed during their European tour in November.Cash Cash - Take it to the Floor
New album Take it to the Floor is now out digitally. The physical release date is set for January 20th. Cash Cash is currently 1 on Smartpunk.com's Top Selling Albums.

Red Car Wire - Video Update
Red Car Wire finished shooting their music video for Timing Just Isn't Your Thing. Check out their Behind the Scenes video.

Shiny Toy Guns, Hit the Lights, Anberlin - AP Reader's Chart
These three bands make the top of the Alternative Press Reader's Chart for their February issue.

Pepper - On Tour
Check out dates and times here.
Currently listening:
Take It to the Floor
By Cash Cash
Release date: 2009-01-20
Wednesday, December 31, 2008 

Current mood:  breezy
STREET TEAM UPDATES:

Cash Cash & The White Tie Affair will be part of Vans Warped Tour 2009. Click here for the full list of bands and dates.
Cash Cash has also released their new full-length album Take It to the Floor. You can find it on iTunes.

Lydia - The band is back...
...from their national tour. They have posted a post-tour video for their fans.

Pepper - New Tour
Pepper kicks off their 2009 Winter Tour on January 2nd.

Tyrone Wells - On Tour Soon
For tour dates click here.
You can now pre-order his new album Remain.



His Fancorps street team has officially launched. Join now.

Red - New Album Out 2/10/09
You can stream clips of Red's Innocence & Instinct here.
Currently listening:
Walk This Way
By The White Tie Affair
Release date: 2008-04-22
Thursday, December 18, 2008 

FANCORPS TAKES OVER AP MAGAZINE!

Street Teaming really does work! Just check out the latest AP Readers Poll in the January 2009 issue. Not only did Fancorps artists with teams step up in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, AND 4th slots…but Fancorps teamers got quoted on al four as well! Check out our press release.

Special Forces - Currently promoting:

Hangout.net: Make MySpace MyPlace. Make your own room now.
Velvet Code
: Download Velvet Code's EP for free here.



STREET TEAM UPDATES:

Cash Cash - New album release!

Anberlin - Download New Surrender for $3.99 on Amazon.com!
Download it HERE.

Ludo & People in Planes Compete in Spin Battle of the Bands.
Ludo & People in Planes compete in the Spin Battle of the Bands in movies!!! Spin has given four bands the chance to flex their thespian muscles! Our camera crews captured Plushgun, Ludo,People in Planes and Innerpartysystem acting out the best scenes from their favorite movies: Caddyshack, Ghostbusters, Seven, and The Big Lebowski. But who deserves a standing ovation, and who should stick to writing the soundtrack? It's up to you! Vote for your favorite performance, and you're automatically entered for a chance to win an Xbox 360 console.

For more info, go to the Spin site.

Hit The Lights - New Cover Song
Hit The Lights has posted their cover of Whitney Houston's "How Will I Know" on their MySpace page.


ON TOUR NOW:

3 Doors Down & Safety Suit - New tour dates announced on TuneLabMusic.

Forever the Sickest Kids & Red Car Wire - Performing at Unsilent Night 2008 December 28th.

Currently listening:
Underdog Alma Mater
Release date: 2008-04-29
Thursday, December 11, 2008 
Street Teaming really does work! Just check out the latest AP Readers Poll in the January 2009 issue. Not only did Fancorps artists with teams step up in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, AND 4th slots...but Fancorps teamers got quoted on all four as well!



Click here for more: Fancorps Press Release
Wednesday, December 10, 2008 
Fancorps Artists in AP Magazine Readers Poll
Fancorps artists take top four slots in January 2009 issue. Read more in our press release.

Fancorps Special Forces - New Campaign Announced
In Flames
is the newest campaign for Special Forces. You can check out their album A Sense of Purpose on the band's MySpace.
STREET TEAM UPDATES:

Eli Young Band - Featured on CMT.com
The band was featured in an article which highlights their 16 consecutively sold-out shows. You can read more here.

Honey Honey - VH1 Voting
Vote for Honey Honey's song Little Toy Gun on VH1's Top 20 Countdown here.

Joshua Radin - Drink coffee, get music.
Starbucks is offering a free Joshua Radin download card for "One Of Those Days". Pick yours up now until January 20th.

Iglu & Hartly - On KROQ 106.7
Request the band on KROQ's website now.

Red Car Wire - New Download & Tour
The band is currently featured on the front page of Purevolume. Their song Check Your Voicemail is up for free download!



Red Car Wire is currently on tour with Aerodrone & The Ready Set. For dates, go to Red Car Wire's official site.

Other bands on tour:

3 Doors Down -  Tour kicks off January 22nd. Click here for tickets & dates.

Anberlin
& Between The Trees - Together on tour with Madina Lake and Camera Can't Lie. For dates, go to Anberlin's MySpace.

Billy Boy on Poison - Free show in West Hollywood.

Forever the Sickest Kids - Their international tour starts February 22nd. For more, go to the FTSK MySpace page.

Hit the Lights - Announces tour dates on the Alternative Press Tour 2009.
 

Motley Crue - On tour with Fancorps artists Hinder & Theory of a Deadman. For tour dates check out the Motley Crue page.

Pepper - Check out dates for their tour here.
Currently listening:
Let's Never Get Older
By Red Car Wire
Release date: 2008-10-07