As they gear up to go on a sold out national tour with All Time Low and City Comma State the band A Rocket To The Moon recently released The Rainy Day Sessions, a short EP of acoustic songs and covers, making a perfect day when the weather is not-so-perfect. 

Like We Used To-By far my favorite ARTTM song has been perfected in this acoustic version. The vocals are highlighted and the whole song flows in such a way that it's perfect to just set it on repeat for hours.

Baby Blue Eyes-The thing that's great about this EP is how soft the music has become. Although the original is well done, the guitar is a little too rough to just be able to listen and relax. The rainy day version however is soft and therefore any age group could enjoy it. A Rocket To The Moon is that band that parents and their kids can all listen to together and enjoy all the same.

Single Ladies-Everyone knows the smash club hit by Beyonce, just last night I heard it at a festival, a wedding and then at a school dance function. The thing is, I've listened so many times but never really focused on the verse lyrics until ARTTM covered it. Trying to choose between the two is a no brainer. Rocket wins.

Mr. Right-This track on the EP is probably the most different from the original On Your Side. Taking away the electric guitar and drums puts more focus on Nick Santino's voice and highlights the talent that got the band noticed in the first place. The planning for the track-listing is truly superb in terms of arrangement and is the perfect mix for any rainy day. 

On A Lonely Night-The guest vocals of Larkin Poe shine brightest on the last track, especially with the harmonizing of the chorus. On A Lonely Night is the fastest track on the EP and gives the most energy to the listener, lifting their spirit before they start listening to it all over again.

Catch A Rocket To The Moon this fall on The Small Package Tour

10.18.10 North Star Bar Philadelphia, PA
10.19.10 Middle East Downstairs Boston, MA
10.20.10 Webster Theater Hartford, CT
10.22.10 Irving Plaza New York, NY
10.23.10 Recher Theatre Towson, MD
10.24.10 Shelter Detroit, MI
10.25.10 Grog Shop Cleveland, OH
10.28.10 The Rave II (Downstairs) Milwaukee, WI
10.29.10 Triple Rock Minneapolis, MN
10.30.10 The Blue Moose Tap Iowa City, IA
11.01.10 The Firebird St. Louis, MO
11.03.10 Marquis Theatre Denver, CO
11.04.10 Avalon Theater Salt Lake City, UT
11.06.10 El Corazon Seattle, WA
11.07.10 Hawthorne Theatre Portland, OR
11.08.10 The Boardwalk Orangevale, CA
11.09.10 Bottom of the Hill San Francisco, CA
11.10.10 Troubadour Los Angeles, CA
11.12.10 Chain Reaction Anaheim, California
11.13.10 The Rock Tucson, AZ
11.15.10 House of Blues- Cambridge Room Dallas, TX
11.17.10 The Social Orlando, FL

From New Haven, CT comes The Queen Killing Kings, one of the most talented and nicest bands I have ever met. Playing The Quarter at Bourbon Street this past Sunday with The Pretty Reckless and Stereo Trigger the band was kind enough to sit down and answer a few questions. They're unique name and great sound has come from countless hours of practice and the drive to keep working towards the goal of making it as a band. For more details on the boys, watch the full interview above and visit http://www.myspace.com/thequeenkillingkings

You can also pick up their most recent album Tidal Eyes now on iTunes|Amazon|Napster|Rhapsody|Walmart|Verizon VCast| and Zune

We R Who We R is the brand new single from none other than our musical guilty pleasure Ke$ha. It might not win a prize for its spelling, but it's without a doubt going to get mega radio play. So listen to it here and stay tuned for more info about your favorite party girl's new album Cannibal.

Telling the love story between some salt and a snail, the animated video for Harmony was released today. The video keeps it quirky and fun while still sending the band's constant message of peace and harmony.

This fall Luis and the rest of The Secret Handshake will be heading out onto the road to support their recent album. Catch them on the dates below if they're coming to your city.

THE SECRET HANDSHAKE W/ 3OH3! AND HELLOGOODBYE:

10/14 @ Sunset Station in San Antonio, TX - GET TICKETS
10/15 @ Diamond Ballroom in OKC, OK - GET TICKETS 
10/16 @ Minglewood Hall in Memphis, TN - GET TICKETS
10/17 @ Jenny Wiley Theatre in Prestonsburg, KY * - MORE INFO
*just The Secret Handshake
10/18 @ Amo's Southend in Charlotte, NC - GET TICKETS 

10/19 @ Radford University in Radford, VA

THE SECRET HANDSHAKE W/ A CURSIVE MEMORY, THE NARRATIVE AND SPEAK

11/5 – St. Louis, MO @ Firebird
11/6 – West Dundee, IL @ Clearwater Theater
11/7 – Columbus, OH @ Skully's Music Diner 
11/8 – Altoona, PA @ Edolyn Terrace
11/9 – New York, NY @ The Studio at Webster Hall
11/11 – Vineland, NJ @ Hangar 84
11/12 – S. Hackensack, NJ @ School of Rock
11/13 – Virginia Beach, VA @ Club Relevant
11/14 – Raleigh, NC @ The Brewery
11/16 – Columbia, SC @ New Brookland Tavern
11/17 – Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade 
11/18 – Little Rock, AR @ Downtown Music 
11/19 – Metairie, LA @ The High Ground 
11/20 – Houston, TX @ Shadowplay Lounge 
11/21 – Dallas, TX @ TBA 
11/22 – Austin, TX @ TBA 
11/24 – Mesa, AZ @ Nile Theare 
11/26 – Temecula, CA @ The Vault
11/27 – Anaheim, CA @ Chain Reaction 
11/28 – Hollywood, CA @ The Troubadour
11/30 – Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre 
12/1 – Seattle, WA @ El Corazon 
12/3 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex
12/4 – Denver, CO @ Marquis Theater
12/5 – Wichita, KS @ Oz Cafe

Everyone gets sick at some point or another. And this week I have been plagued by the flu. So while I have been staying home, sleeping, sniffling, and trying to catch up on school work I also managed to have enough time to put together a home sick playlist. It's basically a collection of songs you can still listen to when you're head in pounding and all you can do is sleep and listen to what's around you.

 

1. Into Your Arms-The Maine
2. Mess I Made-Parachute
3. Jasey Rae (acoustic) -All Time Low
4. Heartbreak World-Matt Nathanson
5. 1000 Miles-Vanessa Carlton
6. Beautifully-Jay Brannan
7. You Found Me-The Fray
8. She (For Liz)-Parachute
9. Curve Of The Earth-Matt Nathanson
10. Getaway Car-My Favorite Highway
11. Stay With Me Tonight-Houston Calls
12. Oceans Away-The Fray
13. Hills and Valleys-The Rocket Summer

On a select three dates The Pretty Reckless and special guests will be going on of a mini-tour. Two dates are in the US and one in Canada. Tonight kicks it all off in Baltimore with The Queen Killing Kings and Stereo Trigger. If you can make it out be sure to get your tickets. Full coverage including pictures and interview footage will be posted soon so stay tuned.

10/10 - Bourbon St – The Quarter, Baltimore

10/16 – Hard Rock Café, Niagra/Buffalo, NYC

10/17 – The Bovine, Toronto, CAN

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The guys from The Friday Night Boys are calling it quits after a great three year run of being a band. The four popular boys took to the Fueled By Ramen blog to break their news to their undoubtedly upset fans. Signede by lead singer Andrew Goldstein he explains that the boys will be splitting off into solo projects of some sort but as a band The Friday Night Boys are done.

The blog:

"After three and a half years as band, The Friday Night Boys are officially splitting up. Many of you know that things don’t always go the way they are originally planned, but it is a decision we all agreed upon. However, I would like to take note of the positive experiences we had as a band, as well as with fans and friends.

We would like to thank all of the people that took the time to listen to our music, come to our shows, buy our merch, and talk to us. You all made flying down a highway at 4am pounding red bulls in a puttering old van much easier and enjoyable. Especially those of you who saw us time and time again all over the country. It was an honor to see your familiar faceswhenever and where ever we showed up. The lovely FNB fans brought us all the Cheez Its, cookies, cupcakes and gummy wormswe could eat! I think I’m good on those foods for a few years at least. So thank you.

We were able to live our dreams because of you. We would also like to thank our label, managers, friends, other bands, and family for being so supportive and helping us in every way.

So what’s next? Chris will be releasing solo material that you all should check out. Mike is releasing a project called Time Travel, and the first show is November 2nd at the Ottobar. Robby will be performing with him as well as working in a congressman’s office and playing music in other capacities. I currently do not have plans of releasing a solo project or playing in a band anytime soon, however, I am writing and producing for other artists and bands. I’ll let you all know what’s up on Twitter.

We would like to offer special prices for everyone to pick up our remaining merch. Head to The Fueled By Ramen Webstore to get t-shirts for $5 and hoodies for $15 through October 18th. We will also give out an autographed copy of “Off The Deep End” to a random customer each day during the sale! Thank you all for the support you have given us over the years!

-Andrew Goldstein
The Friday Night Boys"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HMwPcK0uIM&feature=player_embedded

Today Ke$ha posted a NEW version of her music video for her single Take It Off, you know, the song that is on the radio 24/7. 

In the video description Ke$ha writes,

"heyy to all my fans! sooooo….me n my friends were bored and we were really channeling some 80s hard (tron, david bowie in labrynth, revenge of the nerds) and we made this new video for take it off. it was really fun to make. i hope you guys like it!!!!!"

Still trying to decide which version we like better, but its obvious Ke$ha had a lot more fun making this version.

 

If you want to win tickets to the Fearless Friends Tour featuring Mayday Parade, Breathe Carolina, Artist vs. Poet, Every Avenue and Go Radio, here's what you have to do.

 

1. go to www.maydayparade.com or more specifically http://www.maydayparade.com/blog/win-free-tickets-to-see-mayday-parade/
2. Know what date and city you want to go to on tour
3. create an account and leave a comment on the blog

and that's it! you're done! Three simple steps and you'll be automatically entered to be selected to win two tickets. They're giving a pair away to every city and sometime before the show you will be notified if you've won. It's always worth a shot to win free tickets to a tour as huge as this. Tour starts on October 13th so start commenting!

10.13.10 – Hartford, CT @ Webster Theatre 
10.14.10 – New York, NY @ Gramercy Theatre 
10.15.10 – Sayreville, NY @ Starland Ballroom 
10.16.10 – Farmingdale, NY @ Crazy Donkey 
10.17.10 – Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club 
10.19.10 – Williamsville, NY @ Infinity 
10.20.10 – Philadelphia, PA @ Theatre of Living Arts 
10.21.10 – Towson, MD @ Recher Theatre 
10.22.10 – Charlotte, NC @ Amos’ Southend 
10.23.10 – Jacksonville Beach, FL @ Freebird Live 
10.24.10 – Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade 
10.26.10 – Cincinnati, OH @ Bogarts 
10.27.10 – Chicago, IL @ House of Blues 
10.28.10- Detroit, MI @ St. Andrews Hall 
10.29.10 – Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues 
10.30.10 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave 
10.31.10 – Minneapolis, MN @ Cabooze 
11.2.10 – Des Moines, IA @ People’s Court 
11.3.10 – Sauget, IL @ Pop’s 
11.4.10 – Kansas City, MO @ Beaumont Club 
11.5.10 – Omaha, NE @ Sokol Underground 
11.6.10 – Denver, CO @ Gothic Theatre 
11.8.10 – Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory 
11.9.10 – Seattle, WA @ El Corazon 
11.10.10 – Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre 
11.11.10 – Orangevale, CA @ Boardwalk 
11.12.10 – San Francisco, CA @ Regency Ballroom 
11.13.10 – Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues 
11.14.10 – Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues 
11.16.10 – San Diego, CA @ House of Blues 
11.17.10 – Los Angeles, CA @ House of Blues 
11.18.10 – Mesa, AZ @ Nile Theatre 
11.19.10 – Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theatre 
11.20.10 – Oklahoma City, OK @ Diamond Ballroom 
11.21.10 – Dallas, TX @ House of Blues 
11.23.10 – San Antonio, TX @ White Rabbit 
11.24.10 – Houston, TX @ House of Blues 
11.26.10 – Orlando, FL @ House of Blues 
11.27.10 – Tampa, FL @ State Theatre 
11.28.10 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution