A Day To Remember Interview
Shred’s Poppy Cleere catches up with the guys in A Day To Remember to congratulate them on their sold-out UK tour and to ask them your questions! We find out just how well the new record is going, which festivals the band are playing this year and we get some exclusive news from the guys! Read on to find out more!
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The Audition Great Danger CD Review
When people talk about The Audition they would probably only be able to tell you of at least two of the band’s songs from their back catalogue of albums that they like. This is a great shame as The Audition have released some great songs from either their debut album “Controversy Loves Company”, 2008’s “Champion” or 2009’s “Self Titled Album” .
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Harper’s Ferry Venue Review
By Jess
Trying to find a new venue to check out a band you’ve always heard about? Then check out the review of Harper’s Ferry Shred’s Jess did. It’s a great little spot in Allston that always puts on a good show…and definitely has a history of doing so!
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H2O Interview
By Ashley
Over the past few years, there has been a constant outpour of new bands for you to listen to and love, but one that has been working to secure a place in your heart for over fifteen years now is H20! Celebrating their fifteenth anniversary by going on a tour of all of their favorite places gave Shred’s Ashley a chance to talk to their guitar player Adam about their formation, their influences and some of their plans for the rest of the year!
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Four Year Strong Interview
By Craig
Shred News assistant editor Craig Johnson checks in with the guys from Four Year Strong in South Burlington, VT at Higher Ground while they’re on tour with Every Time I Die. He talks to them about things like how the tour is going, their upcoming plans, their new album Enemy Of The World, and much more!
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Envy On The Coast Interview
By Craig
Shred News assistant editor Craig Johnson checks in with the guys from Envy On The Coast in Nashville, TN at Rocketown while they open for The Fall Of Troy. He talks to them about things like how the tour is going, their upcoming plans, their new album Lowcountry, and much more!
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Young And Divine Interview
By Bekka
Shred’s Bekka got a chance to talk to Young and Divine, an upcoming pop-punk trio from Albany, New York. Discussed in the interview is how having a signature hairstyle helped form the band, the best and worst things about touring and artists the boys are currently into.
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Ten Artists To Watch In 2010 Part 2
By Poppy
After a fantastic year of music in 2009 – bringing us the likes of Florence + the machine, Temper Trap and Lady Gaga – it’s time to look forward and predict which artists will be grooving and shaking down your ipod headphones in 2010. Here we countdown the final 5 artists: Marina & The Diamonds, Lights, Paper Route, Versaemerge and Conditions.
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The Sophomore Beat Hi, Technology Album Review
By Jess
The Sophomore Beat, now a five-piece band from Maine has finally released their freshmen album. Released at the being of this month, the band is hoping to finally set things off with Hi, Technology. After already releasing their EP For The Time Being in 2007 the band has progressed with forming their signature sound. After listening to this album all I have to say is that I’m proud of them for completing such a great album.
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Interview with Mishka
Shred’s Poppy Cleere catches up with iTunes ‘Best New Artist’ of 2009, the soulful reggae sensation Mishka. In our interview we gain an insight into the pressures of being named iTunes ‘Best New Artist’ 2009 with a 1# album, the staggering act of having a label created for you by a Hollywood star, and the influences behind the music.
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