September 2011
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Changes are to be made. Stay tuned.
July 2011
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New Contest: Sparks The Rescue
I recently attended one of Sparks The Rescue’s headlining dates with Select Start & Rookie of the Year. The guys were nice enough to sign some Applicant Apparel shirts to give away for a contest. I am going to give away 4 Applicant Apparel shirts signed by the band to the four people who promote their summer tour with Ludo the best! Here’s what you have to do to win: 1. Follow...
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Ten Questions w/ This Love
Bass player for This Love, Jake Sims, was kind enough to answer our Ten Questions. This Love will releasing their new full-length album, At War on August 2nd. The band has their first single, “Motions”, up on their PureVolume now. 1. How did This Love begin? Jake Bonham, Jake Rinehart, and I found Joe and thought “Man, this kid needs to be in our band!” We set up a...
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Ten Questions w/ Sparks The Rescue
Guitar player for Sparks The Rescue, Toby McAllister, is our next installment of Ten Questions. Catch Sparks The Rescue on tour this summer with Ludo along with a batch of headlining dates. 1. How did Sparks The Rescue begin? It was a long time coming really. We all played in separate bands throughout high school, competing in BOTB’s together. After a while, a handful of us became serious....
June 2011
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Ten Questions w/ Crash City
Bass player for Crash City, Nate Hall, was kind enough to be our second installment of Ten Questions. Crash City is playing at Punchline’s ‘Major Motion Picture’ 10th anniversary show tomorrow, July 1st, at Altar Bar in Pittsburgh, PA. 1. How did Crash City begin? Crash City began around September of 2010. Andy, Jon, Jordan, and Jeremy had all gone to high school together and...
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Ten Questions w/ Every You
Vocalist/guitarist for Every You, Matt Burns, is the first of many installments of Ten Questions. This feature will highlight bands Applicant Apparel thinks you might enjoy. Without further adieu, here is Ten Questions w/ Every You. 1. How did Every You begin? Every You was the product of me moving back to South Florida in late 2008 after spending a few years in Orlando going to school and...
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Album Announcement: This Love
This Love will be releasing their new full-length concept album, At War on August 2nd. Having already blown the scene away with their debut EP, this is without a doubt a highly anticipated album of 2011! Consisting of Joe McFaddin (vocals/guitar), Jake Bonham (guitar), Jake Sims (bass), and Jake Rinehart (drums), 2011 is expected to be an even bigger year for This Love, as they plan the release...
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Tour Announcement: Sparks The Rescue
I would like to proudly announce Applicant Apparel is presenting Sparks The Rescue’s headlining tour featuring Select Start with Rookie of the Year and I Call Fives (on select dates). Make sure to go to these shows if they are in a city near you! Head here for more information! @applicantapp | BigCartel | Facebook | Myspace | @janpowers
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New Contest: Sparks The Rescue
I’m giving away a copy of Sparks The Rescue’s Worst Thing I’ve Been Cursed With which is available on iTunes now! To enter, please click “Like” at the Applicant Apparel Facebook page and write on the wall why you should win the record. This contest will end on June 13th, 2011. There will be one lucky winner who will receive a copy of Worst Thing I’ve Been...
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The Orphan, the Poet Release 'Translating' EP
The Orphan, the Poet have released their new EP entitled ‘Translating’. You can download it on iTunes by clicking here. Below is a video where the band explains the release of their new EP and the processes the record took to get to its final stages.
Make sure to head to their Twitter and Facebook pages to say hi & check out songs from the ‘Translating’ EP....
May 2011
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New Contest: Samantha Darnell
I’m giving away three copies of Samantha Darnell’s new EP, The Art of Breaking Hearts. In order to win a copy of her EP, you must do three things.
1. Follow our Twitter & send an @reply saying you’ve done so. - http://www.twitter.com/applicantapp 2. Like our Facebook & post on the wall saying you’ve done so. - http://www.facebook.com/applicantapparel 3. Make sure...
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New Sponsored Artist: The Orphan, the Poet
I am proud to announce The Orphan, the Poet as the new artist sponsored by Applicant Apparel. Follow their Twitter and say hi! Like their Facebook and check out their songs. Click here to watch their lyric video for their new single “Invincible” from their forthcoming EP ‘Translating’ due out May 31, 2011. You can pre-order the EP by clicking here. I am very proud to...
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New Sponsored Artist: Samantha Darnell
I am excited to announce Samantha Darnell as a new artist sponsored by Applicant Apparel. Please head over to her Twitter and say hi! Hit up her Facebook & Myspace to check out her songs. Click here to watch her perform an older song of hers called “Run Away” live & acoustic. If you enjoy what you hear, make sure to pick up her new EP ‘The Art of Breaking Hearts’...
April 2011
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New Contest: Sparks The Rescue
Applicant Apparel would like to proudly present the Sparks The Rescue contest! There will be 1 Grand Prize winner and 4 runner up prizes. Make sure to pre-order their new album by clicking here!
You must enter the contest before May 10th, 2011. This will coincide with the release of their new album, Worst Thing I’ve Been Cursed With. GRAND PRIZE: 1 Sparks The Rescue shirt, 1 Applicant...
New Sponsored Artist: Somersault Sunday
I’m proud to announce Somersault Sunday as a new artist sponsored by Applicant Apparel. Please head over to his Twitter and Facebook to check out his songs. Click here to watch a Taylor Swift cover of “Back to December” he released early this month. If you enjoy what you hear, make sure to pick up his EP ‘Phone Calls & Weekends’ on iTunes now! @applicantapp |...
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New Contest: The Scenic
I’m giving away five copies of The Scenic’s new album, Bipolaroid. In order to win a copy of their record, you must do two things.
1. Follow our Twitter & send an @reply saying you’ve done so. - http://www.twitter.com/applicantapp 2. Like our Facebook & post on the wall saying you’ve done so. - http://www.facebook.com/applicantapparel
Make sure to tell me on...
February 2011
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New Shirt Release
Click here to order the new shirt! Powered by: I’m proud to let everyone know that Applicant Apparel is back, and here is the first new shirt. I’m glad to announce this, and I hope the world finds you well. @applicantapp | BigCartel | Facebook | Myspace | @janpowers
August 2010
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This Love
This Love hail from Springfield, OH and are quick out of the gate with the release of “The Beginning” EP. To coincide the release, the band also shot a music video with Thunder Down Country for “Like A Million Lights” which you can view below.
The band is featured on PureVolume.com’s Soundtrack For The Summer. You can download “Like A Million Lights”...
May 2010
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The Love, Friendship, and Money Tour Video
This is The Love, Friendship, and Money Tour Video Update. The tour featured Danger Is My Middle Name, Atavan, and Skies Alive. The songs played in this video are “The Distance” by Atavan and “Here We Go” by Danger Is My Middle Name.
April 2010
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Danger Is My Middle Name - Sidecar One (Live)
The last song of The Love, Friendship, and Money Tour with Danger Is My Middle Name, Atavan, and Skies Alive. I was lucky enough to tour manage the tour package, and I hope everyone who was a part of it feels as lucky as I do.
March 2010
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The Love, Friendship, and Money Tour
I will be tour managing Skies Alive on their run with Danger Is My Middle Name and Atavan. Tour dates are below. The Hot Topic in-stores are Skies Alive only. 04/02/2010 - St. Paul, MN - Station 4 04/03/2010 - Omaha, NE - Sokol Underground 04/04/2010 - Lincoln, NE - Duffy’s 04/07/2010 - St. Louis, MO - St. Louis Galleria (Hot Topic) 04/07/2010 - St. Louis, MO - Cicero’s (16+) ...
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The Better Way - "No One Like You" Live & Acoustic
Sweden’s The Better Way performed at the Desert Sky Mall in Phoenix, AZ on March 4th. Here’s a video shot at Hot Topic. Catch them on tour until March 20th. Please check their Myspace for dates. Myspace: myspace.com/thebetterway Twitter: twitter.com/thebetterway
February 2010
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The Better Way - On Tour
The Better Way are hitting the road starting at the end of February and into March. Below are the confirmed dates thus far. I’ll be tour managing them for this run (starting in Phoenix), so I hope to see a lot of familiar faces in with the new ones! Feb 26 - Mars Hill Coffee - Hollister, CA Feb 27 - Modesto Virtual - Modesto, CA Feb 28 - The Fantasy Hall - Lancaster, CA Mar 01 - Whisky...
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Danger Is My Middle Name Interview
Craig, bass player for Danger Is My Middle Name, was nice enough to answer some questions for me. I’m about four months behind on posting this one, and I apologize. It’s a good read, and I hope those of you who haven’t heard of this band go check them out immediately. Q. Who makes up Danger Is My Middle Name? A. Craig, Gabe, Mickey, & William Q. How old is everyone? A. We...
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Two Bands Who are Gone Now that You Should Have...
The Lifestyle Myspace: myspace.com/thelifestyle Small Towns Burn a Little Slower Myspace: myspace.com/smalltowns
January 2010
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Stay Music Video
Boston’s Stay have made quite a name for themselves. They were part of Purevolume.com’s Top 20 Unsigned Bands of 2009. Here’s there video for “Maddie Kthx”. Myspace: myspace.com/stayrock Twitter: twitter.com/stayrock iTunes: Download
December 2009
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The Top 50 Albums of 2009
Composed by Jan Powers 50. Farewell - Run It Up the Flagpole Released: September 1, 2009 Label: Epitaph 49. A Rocket to the Moon - On Your Side Released: October 13, 2009 Label: Fueled By Ramen 48. All Time Low - Nothing Personal Released: July 7, 2009 Label: Hopeless Records 47. This Time Next Year - Road Maps & Heart Attacks Released: October 20, 2009 Label: Equal Vision 46. A...
Therefore I Am Interview
Therefore I Am are a band from Boston, MA and are some of most down to earth people I have met. They are a band who is made from real thoughts and real concerns. Their guitar player, Travis, was nice enough to answer some questions I had for him. Please pick up their album, The Sound of Human Lives.
Q. Who makes up Therefore I Am? A. We are 5 average dudes from Boston, MA. Q. How old is...
Sparks The Rescue Interview
Sparks The Rescue’s Alex Roy was kind enough to answer some questions about his band. Please forgive me as the interview is a bit dated. I know I haven’t posted anything in a month. More posts from now on.
Here’s the interview! Enjoy!
Q. Who makes up Sparks The Rescue? A. Alex Roy - singer, Toby McAllister - guitar, Pat O’Connell - guitar, Ben Briggs - bass, and Nate...
October 2009
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Life on High
The Baltimore, MD based band are have two iTunes singles available, “Say Hello” and “When the Sun Goes Down”. The band’s first show was on July 17, 2009. The band are adding a third song to their Myspace player once they reach 2,000 followers on Twitter.
Contact: Ben Dehan Myspace: myspace.com/lifeonhighrock Listen to: “Say Hello” iTunes: Download
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A Change of Pace
The Peoria, AZ based band were formerly signed to Immortal Records (which ceased operations in November of 2007) where they released two full-length albums. The band has released two EPs since 2008 and headlined the 2008 Atticus tour while playing shows with The Maine, Anarbor, and This Century.
Contact: Jorge Hernandez Myspace: myspace.com/achangeofpace Listen to: “In This...
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The Great American Soundtrack
The Philadelphia, PA based band has played shows with Good Old War, The Scenic, and Go Radio. The band released their seven song EP, People You Know, on June 30, 2009 on iTunes.
Myspace: myspace.com/thegreatamericansoundtrack Listen to: “Please Don’t Go” iTunes: Download
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MonumentMonument
The Detroit, MI band have made their Sleep Well When You Get There EP for free at their website (monumentmonument.com). The band played a date of the Van’s Warped Tour in 2008. The band has been writing for a new record since August of 2009.
Conatct: monumentmonument@gmail.com Myspace: myspace.com/monumentmonument Listen to: “You Can’t Get Any Further Away” Free EP:...
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Your Best Friend
The Saginaw, MI band released a self-titled album in 2008 and have self-booked two US tours in support of this record. The band have been writing a new record since September of 2009.
Contact: band@yourbestfriendrock.com Myspace: myspace.com/yourbestfriend Listen to: “Close Your Eyes and Drive Away” iTunes: Download
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Stages & Stereos
The Tallahassee, FL band has played shows with VersaEmerge, The Maine, and The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus. They have released a self-titled EP in May 2008 and the Maybe We’ll Make It After All EP in March 2009. The band also played Warped Tour in 2008.
Contact: Derek Brewer Myspace: myspace.com/stagesandstereosfla Listen to: “Diamond All the Way” iTunes: Download
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Skies Alive
The Minneapolis, MN band solidified a new vocalist and are set to release a new EP on November 21st. The band has posted some new shows for those of you who live in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Contact: skiesalive@gmail.com Myspace: myspace.com/skiesalive Listen to: “A Sucker Born Every Minute” iTunes: Download
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The Downtown Fiction
The Fairfax, VA band has played shows with Plain White T’s, The Dangerous Summer, The Bigger Lights, Just Surrender, The Friday Night Boys, and Mercy Mercedes. They recently toured Japan with The Real You and have logged some US dates with Amely. Check out their self-titled EP now on iTunes.
Contact: Greg Federspeil Myspace: myspace.com/thedowntownfiction Listen to: “When...
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Mathletes
The Chicago, IL based band has performed with The Graduate and Sparks The Rescue. They have a self-tited EP out now. Said EP was produced by Josh Cain of Motion City Soundtrack and Jordan Schmidt (All Time Low, Sing It Loud, The Morning Light). The band are giving away their EP now on their Myspace.
Contact: mathletescontact@gmail.com Myspace: myspace.com/mathletes Listen to: “Freaks Go...
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Ally Cupcake Interview
Ally Cupcake released her solo debut EP, Talk of the Town, on iTunes on August 4th, 2009. Since, she has put a lot of work into getting her name out there. From Twitter to video blogs, she has used viral marketing to her advantage. She was kind enough to answer some questions I had for her. Make sure to check her Myspace for fall tour dates which should be posted soon.
Q. Where did the name...
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City Lights
The Columbus, OH based band have released one EP, Rock Like a Party Star, in April of 2009. The band have toured with Red Car Wire, The Years Gone By, and The Hint; and have logged shows with Sparks The Rescue. Catch the band on tour with Time & Distance November 2th - 28th.
Contact: Brooks Betts Myspace: myspace.com/citylights Listen to: “Hang Out” iTunes: Download
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Cassino
The Huntsville, AL band formed in April 2005 when Northstar disbanded. They self-released their full-length debut, Sounds of Salvation, in 2007. The band are currently preparing a new release, Kingprince, and have toured with A Tall As Lions, Straylight Run, and The Color Fred.
Myspace: myspace.com/cassinoband Listen to: “Governor” iTunes: Download
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Mark Rose Interview
Mark Rose was the primary songwriter in the band Spitalfield. If you are fan of the band, fan of his new solo project, or a fan of music; this interview will bring you up to date where this artist is coming from and where he is going.
Q. The Greatest Lakes is your latest release. For those who have not heard, what can we expect upon first listen? A. I guess it depends what kind of expectations...
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Daphne Loves Derby
The Kent, WA based band has 5.5 million plays on PureVolume and were formerly signed to Outlook Music for a two record deal where they released On the Strength of All Convinced in 2005 and Good Night, Witness Light in 2007. The band has released numerous EPs and a handful of albums since their 2001 start and has toured with My American Heart, This Providence, The Higher, The Spill Canvas, and...
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The Graduate
The Springfield, IL based band self-released their debut EP, Horror Show, while putting out an EP and a full-length, The Evergreen EP and Anhedonia, on the now defunct Icon MES Records. The band has toured with Jack’s Mannequin, The Audition, Ludo, and Secondhand Serenade. They have also played on Warped Tour and at Lollapalooza.
Contact: Matthew Gordner Myspace: myspace.com/thegraduate...
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Samantha Darnell Interview
Samantha Darnell resides in Baltimore, MD. She has fronted bands in the past, and now she is taking the solo approach to songwriting. She is recording an EP’s worth of songs October 14-20 with a release in early 2010. You can hear demos on her Myspace page.
Q. What can we expect from the EP you are going to record? A. It’s definitely going to show a side of me that no one has heard...
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Mark Rose
The Chicago, IL artist has one release out now, The Greatest Lakes, and is touring with Craig Owens in December for a handful of California dates. Mark was the frontman for the Victory Records band Spitalfield from 2003-2007. His solo debut can be found on iTunes now.
Contact: markrosemusic@gmail.com Myspace: myspace.com/markdanielrose Listen to: “You Come Along” iTunes: Download
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Take Cover
The Minneapolis, MN based band has released a self-titled EP and more recently The Last Word. Both were recorded with Jordan Schmidt (All Time Low, Sing It Loud). The band has toured with Sing It Loud and Jamestown Story and will be on tour with The Higher and Quietdrive October 30 - November 16.
Contact: takecoverofficial@gmail.com Myspace: myspace.com/takecoverofficial Listen to: “The...
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Straylight Run
The Long Island, NY based band are currently headlining The Mile After Mile Tour with Lydia, Anarbor, and Camera Can’t Like with The Dangerous Summer on select dates. The band have released their debut, self-titled album on Victory Records in 2004 and the EP Prepare to Be Wrong in 2005 on the same label. The Needles the Space came in 2007 on Universal Records. The band was released from...
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The Scenic Interview
The Scenic are a Philadelphia, PA band who are signed to Victory Records. They are currently on tour with The Status and writing new songs for a 2010 release. Jake Sciscio, the band’s guitarist, was able to answer some questions I had for him.
Q. Who makes up The Scenic? A. Jeremy Menard - Vocals, Jake Sciscio - Guitar, Zach Andresen - Guitar/Vocals, Frank Romantino - Bass, Shane Reynolds...
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Brighten
The Chico, CA based band is fronted by Justin Richards who also plays guitar in A Rocket To The Moon. The band released an EP in 2005, Ready When You Are, and 2008 gave us Early Love. The band has toured with This Providence, All Time Low, and Eisley.
Contact: Tim Kirch Myspace: myspace.com/wearebrighten Listen to: “Carolina” iTunes: Download