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[Contest] Win A Pair Of Tickets To Marilyn Manson TONIGHT @ The Welmont Theater in NJ!
We have a last minute giveaway for those of you Marilyn Manson fans residing in the NY tri-state area!
Want to catch him at the Welmont Theater in Montclair, NJ TONIGHT!?! Allow us to hook you up!
To enter, drop us a comment on this post BEFORE 3:30pm EDT. One winner will be selected at random and notified. Make sure to be around your computer around that time so we can get in touch with you and get you sorted for the show!!
Make sure you grab his latest album Born Villain if you haven't already to get ready for tonight's performance should you win!
Good luck!
[Contest] [NYC-Only] Win A Pair Of Tickets To See Example @ Gramercy Theater On 3/26!
Example is coming to America, friends! The wait is finally over! However, if you live in New York City your bragging rights of catching him first are a little over a week away!
Since we've loved the "Changed The Way You Kissed Me" singer since way back when, we've been hooked up with one pair of tickets to give away for his first show in the US at Gramercy Theater in New York City on Monday, March 26th.
So are you ready to dance with us until your feet fall off? Of course you are! To enter, drop us a comment on this post with your favorite Example song that he's released to date. You have until Friday, March 23rd at 4pm EDT to enter. A winner will be chosen at random shortly afterwards and contacted so we can get your name on the guest list!
In case you've already bought your tickets (like a good fan) but want to get your friends on the Example train, make sure you show them the video for "Changed The Way You Kissed Me":
Good luck! We hope to see you at the show!
[Contest] [NYC-Only] Win A Pair Of Tickets To See Breton @ Mercury Lounge On 3/21!
Ever since the first listen of The Blanket Rule EP, it's been hard not to obsess over London five piece Breton. In addition to their experimental sound, we learned that experiencing the band live is more than just checking out some great music, it's a performance deeply enriched in multimedia. The band is currently heading to SXSW to make the rounds to promote their upcoming album Other People's Problems, which is out on March 26th (April 3rd in the US) via FatCat. When the complete chaos that is SXSW is over, the band will be making their debut in NYC at Mercury Lounge on March 21st and we want you to be there!
If you live in the greater NYC area, are 21 or older, and want to catch some great music for free keep reading!
We have one pair of tickets to give away for their show on Wednesday, March the 21st at Mercury Lounge. It is a 21+ show so make sure you are old enough to enter. To have your entry qualify, simply leave us a comment on this post before Tuesday, March 20th at noon EDT Update (3/20): Wednesday, March 21st at 11am EDT. A winner will be chosen at random and notified shortly after so we can confirm your name for the guest list.
In case you need some convincing of their awesomeness or are new to Breton, you can grab The Blanket Rule EP for the actual retail price of $FREE.99. We also featured their dancetastic jam, "Sandpaper" on the very first Some Kind of Mixtape so you can have a listen to that as well. Or if you're more into experiencing a band through visuals, you can have a look at some of their music videos for songs from Other People's Problems like "Interference", "Edward The Confessor", or our personal favorite: "The Commission":
If you don't live in NYC but live in the US, the band will be returning to the US after a round of dates in Europe to promote their album. Make sure you have a look at those dates and mark your calendars. If you're at SXSW, be sure to catch them at one of their four shows:
14th March - 12:30am - KVRX Party @ Spiderhouse Cafe (2908 Fourth St)
15th March - 3:45pm - Clash Party @ Latitiude 30 (512 San Jacinto)
16th March - 2pm - Sea Now! Party @ Brew Exchange (706 W 6th)
17th March - 10pm - FatCat/Flower Booking Showcase @ Red 7 (611 E 7th)
[Contest] [US-Only] Tony Bennett Duets II: The Great Performances DVD Giveaway!
Today the companion video collection to Tony Bennett's 2011 release Duets II: The Great Perfromances is available on DVD and Blu-Ray.The disc features behind the scenes footage throughout the duration of the album making process in addition to beautifully filmed full-length performances of Bennett with all of the great artists featured on the Duets II album, including: Amy Winehouse. Aretha Franklin, Lady Gaga, John Mayer, k.d. lang, Norah Jones, Josh Groban, Faith Hill, Natalie Cole, and many more. If you paid close attention during the Grammys this year, Duets II took home all three that it was nominated for that night, so this isn't an album to pass up.
We have one DVD copy of this collection for one lucky reader. To enter, drop us a comment below with your favorite song from Duets II. Have your comments in no later than Friday, March 9th at noon EST to be considered. One lucky winner will be selected at random and notified accordingly.
To give you an idea of what you can expect, here's Tony Bennett and Amy Winehouse (RIP) performing "Body And Soul"
Make sure if you haven't picked up Duets II already that you do so. Incredible performances.
[Contest] [US-Only] Die Antwoord - TEN$ION: Vinyl + CD Giveaway!
To celebrate Die Antwoord's release of their sophomore album, TEN$ION, we have one copy each of the record on vinyl and CD for two lucky readers.
Want in on this goodness? Simply shoot us an email and let us know if you'd rather have the album on vinyl or CD. Entires must be received no later than Monday, March 12th 2012 at noon EST to qualify. Winners will be chosen at random shortly thereafter and notified so we can get their goodies out to them ASAP.
If you need a refresher course on the band, make sure you check out the video for "I FINK YOU FREEKY" (below) or head over to their website for more info.
Good luck!
[Contest] [UK Only] Win Tickets To See Fiest At O2 Apollo In Manchester!
Feist will be making her rounds in Europe and the UK in support of her latest release Metals and we want our friends in Manchester to catch her on tour!
We have one pair of tickets for a lucky winner who can tell us their favorite song from Metals in the comments! Submit your favorite song before next Monday, January 23rd at midnight EST for your chance to enter. A winner will be selected at random and announced on Tuesday (1/24) so be sure to keep your eyes here once you've entered.
Can't catch Feist in Manchester? Make sure you check her out in a city near you.
March 2012
Tues 6th Oslo Sentrum Scene
Wed 7th Stockholm Cirkus
Thurs 8th Copenhagen Falkoner Theatre
Sat 10th Vienna Gasometer
Sun 11th Zurich Volkshaus
Mon 12th Munich Tonhalle
Tues 13th Cologne E-Werk
Thurs 15th Frankfurt Jahrhunderthalle
Sun 18th Lisbon Coliseum
Mon 19th Porto Colsieum
Wed 21st Paris Le Zenith *
Thu 22nd Lyon Transbordeur *
Fri 23rd Lille Theatre Sebastopol *
Sun 25th London Royal Albert Hall *
Mon 26th Manchester 02 Apollo *
Tues 27th Glasgow Royal Concert Hall *
* M Ward will support select dates
[Contest] Win A Copy Of Wazu's New EP + A Pair Of Tickets For Their Cameo Gallery Show In Brooklyn!
Wazu's self-titled EP drops tomorrow (1/10) complete with a release party at Cameo Gallery in Brooklyn and we want you there to celebrate with us! You may have already heard me gush at how much I've enjoyed their single, "Murder 1", but I've actually been silently celebrating the whole EP as well. There is a lot of energy in their dark but sensual songs that makes me want to slither out to a discotheque in the middle of the night and dance until I can't feel my legs anymore.
We have 2 pairs of tickets to give away, complete with you getting a copy of the EP upon arrival at the show. To enter, simply leave a comment by tomorrow (1/10) at noon EST. Winners will be selected at random and notified shortly thereafter.
Until tomorrow, please enjoy a nice stream of the EP so you can practice your dance moves for the show:
[Contest] Win A Pair Of Tickets To See The Good Natured At Mercury Lounge In NYC!
British gothy electro-pop trio The Good Natured are finally making an appearance in the US after re-releasing their Skeleton EP in the states back last October and we want to check out their show at Mercury Lounge on January 16th in NYC with us!
If you live in the greater NYC area and want to have a peek at the "Video Voyeur"s then leave us a comment on this post before Friday, January 13th at noon EST to enter. Winners will be selected at random and notified shortly thereafter.
If you can't catch the show next Monday, be sure to check them out elsewhere on their small stint in the US. Also be on the lookout for their performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live on January 23rd.
The Good Natured U.S. Tour Dates:
January 16: New York, NY @ Mercury Lounge
January 17: Brooklyn, NY @ Glasslands
January 19: San Francisco, CA @ Popscene
January 20: Los Angeles, CA @ Echo
January 23: Performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live