The Almost was interviewed on Walmart’s Soundcheck Risers The Next Big Thing. Watch the band discuss their new album, Monster Monster, set to be released November 3, 2009, on Tooth & Nail Records. You will get to peek behind the scenes of the making of the album and hear the band talk about this album being a culmination of what they have been working toward for years.

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The band also has several upcoming shows.  Take a look at the Dying Scene Shows page to see where they will play next.

Jonny Craig (former front man of Dance Gavin Dance and current front man of Emarosa)  will be on tour starting November 19th to promote his solo project. Joining him will be Tides of Man and Sleeping With Sirens. Check the Dying Scene Shows page to find out where you can catch this act live.

Harvest of Hope Festival have announced the first group of bands to confirm for this years line up. The festival takes place March 12-14th in St. Augustine, FL; and although I didn’t go last year, I heard that the entire weekend was pretty amazing. So far you can expect to see A Death In The Family, American Cheeseburger, Andrew Jackson Jihad, Anti-Flag, Asshole Parade, Capsule, Cobra Skulls, Dead To Me, Fin Fang Foom, Holopaw, The Itchy Hearts, Leatherface, Lemuria, Mercury Program, Off With Their Heads, Dan Padilla, The Riot Before, Shellshag, Small Brown Bike, Tiltwheel, Torche and Worn In Red.

More bands are sure to join this weekend of mayhem so keep checking back to the Dying Scene Shows page for details.

Bowling For Soup have just posted Tour Blog #9. In this episode, you get to follow the band as they head into the recording studio. See how it all comes together from the start…

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Prepare yourselves ladies and gentlmen; New Found Glory and Dashboard Confessional’s Fall/Winter Tour has been cancelled. No I’m not joking, although I wish I were. The explanation for the change in plans had to do with family reasons. Dashboard Confessional gave the following statement,

Due to a family situation that is beyond our control, we have to cancel our upcoming tour with New Found Glory, Never Shout Never, Meg & Dia and Single File (we are still playing with the Louisville Orchestra on November 7th). We don’t take this lightly but family has to come first. As this is a last minute development, we are still figuring out what we will do- as soon as we know, you will know. We apologize to everyone who planned on coming to the shows. We will find a way to make it up to you.

Ya it sucks, but family has to come first. We will keep you posted with any info about a new tour.

Hello Danger have just uploaded another song to their MySpace page. You’re The Proof is a new song the boys have recorded; no word yet on which future album this track will be on, but from the sound of it I’m excited to see what else they have.

Shark Attack Party was released in March 2009.

For most people, St. Patrick’s day is celebrated just one day out of the year, March 17…but not for Flogging Molly! They begin their festivities on February 9th and spread the luck of the Irish until their final show on St. Patty’s Day. You can check out the details of this tour on their MySpace page.

Their last album, Float, was released in March 2008 on Side One Dummy.

Sass Dragons thought it had been way too long since they had put up any new music, so they uploaded a demo version of Put Your Hands On Me to their MySpace page. This track will appear on their next album, Boner Pilot. No word yet on the release date, but keep checking back.

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Pop punk is currently on the upswing again. For how long it will last, no one knows, but This Time Next Year doesn’t seem to care. They just released a powerhouse of an album that clearly defines the new age version of the music we all grew up on. Their album Road Maps and Heart Attacks is full of heavily distorted power chords matched by melodramatic lyrics that will hit home with any teenage listeners. That isn’t exactly a put down though, This Time Next Year knows their audience and caters to them. Growing up is hard isn’t it boys? Of course it is if your singing things like “Cast your stones, cut to the bone, let me down, its nothing new” (off the opening track ‘Rise & Fall Curtain Call’).

You’ll find this album is littered with lyrics that are synonyms for a broken heart, but with the upbeat music and catchy choruses, its rare you’ll find yourself moaning along. This fast paced album has toe tapping tempos and is a real head bobber.

Lead guitars run octaves over raw rhythms, staying true to the pop punk format. Songs like ‘Alex In Wonderland’ and ‘No Bed of Broken Glass’ are hook, line, and sinkers, instantly grabbing you with their melodic openings. With every instrument in sync, you know you’re in for a fun ride. Although the lyrics might be downers, the music is fun, and isn’t the music what it’s all about?

Road Maps and Heart Attacks proves that it is possible to express your angst without cut wrists or black eyes, all you need is a few gang chorus’ and good friends. So, brush the hair out of your eyes, let go of all that malaise, and pick up This Time Next Year’s Road Maps and Heart Attacks. You’re bound to feel better.

Sounds like: New Found Glory, Set Your Goals, Four Year Strong.

Boston hardcore/street-punk outfit Refuse Resist will be releasing their debut Thorp Records full-length on February 9th, 2010.  Here’s what vocalist, Shawn Refuse had to say about the album’s title:

We are very excited about the new release. It’s called Socialized because it’s obvious that social networks are taking over our lives and becoming the drug of choice for people everywhere, myself included. While we wouldn’t exist without them – we found each other on MySpace – they really do take up too much time in our lives. What ever happened to going out to shows, hanging out and meeting people for real?

For more on what the band has to say about the album check out this video.  You can also listen the track Middle America off the album right here.

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