Dashboard Confessional

Dashboard Confessional will be releasing their new album, Alter The Ending, on November 10th. Check out the single off the album, "Belle of the Boulevard!"

Arcade Fire!

Movie trailers have always been a great place to scout music.

Spike Jonze remastered "Wake Up" by Arcade Fire for the Where the Wild Things Are trailer, and after hearing it once you'll have the chorus stuck in your head all day, but in a good way.

By the way, while were on it, "Where The Wild Things Are?" Great movie! Check out "Wake Up!"

Ask A Rocket to the Moon your question!

We are having an exclusive interview with A Rocket to the Moon and we want to ask them your questions!!! Submit a question in the 'comments' section, and we'll try and get the scoop from Nick and the guys especially for you!

Op Presents Tour streaming live now!

Streaming .TV shows by Ustream

DJ Hero

Video Game fanatics unite! Lets stand up and be proud that today is a huge day for us, yes, it's the release of DJ HERO!

With the support of Hip Hop king Jay-Z, the word is out that DJ Hero is set to take over the world, and based off the extremely positive reviews within the gaming industry, add its name to the legendary "Guitar Hero" franchise.

The soundtrack for the game covers everyone from 50 Cent to Gwen Stefani to Queen to The Jackson 5.

Check out this demo presentation from the 2009 E3 (Electronic Entertainment Expo)!

NEW Fall Out Boy!

Check out the just released new single, "Alpha Dog" from Fall Out Boy, off their new greatest hits album releasing Nov 17th!

Rumor has it, their even putting a Michael Jackson cover on the album. I'm not giving you any hint which song, so 'beat it'.

It's been a while since we heard from these guys, but it's been well worth the wait!

Leighton Meester

Leighton Meester released a song with Robin Thicke, and the reviews are mixed....What do you all think out there? I'm kind of caught in the middle.......

Mika

Mika released his second studio album The Boy Who Knew Too Much back in June, and I can't believe it took us this long to hear it! It's pure fun Rock & Roll.

Check out the single "We Are Golden," right here on AMP'd!

Allison Iraheta

After coming in 4th place on American Idol, it's hard to believe this seasoned musician is only 17 years old.

Allison Iraheta is set to release her debut album on December 1st, titled Just Like You. Her single "Friday I'll Be Over You" was released to radio and is quickly climbing the charts.

Check it out! and Tell us what you think?!?

New Op Presents Tour Webisode!

The Maine cover Akon

We reached into the YouTube archives to pull out this classic cover from Op Presents band The Maine singing Akon's hottest single from 2007 "I Wanna Love You"

Michael Franti & Spearhead

Michael Franti has a laid back vibe that can't be ignored. His hit single, "Say Hey (I Love You)" is currently sitting at #18 on billboard 100.

Congratulations are in order, as Franti has definitely crossed over to the mainstream, and nothing is more mainstream than the Ellen Degeneres show right? Check out this LIVE performance of "Say Hey (I Love You)"

Michael Franti & Spearheads album All Rebel Rockers is available on Itunes now!

Tour hits the Press!

Pick up OK! magazine this week to see exclusive photos of the Boys Like Girls Op fitting in Nashville!

Matt Hartke

You may remember when we introduced you to Matt Hartke a few months back when he came to our office to sing a few tunes. Well, we thought we would follow you up with a little behind the scenes look at Hartke recording songs for his EP which is being released to ITunes on Oct 22nd.

We're also loving the Op sweatshirt Matt's rocking in the photo above! We're buying the EP!

Good luck Matt!

Welcome Cobra!

We're over a week into the Op Presents Tour, and so far, it's a wild success. I don't want to give to much away, but lets just say I got a feelin' that Boys Like Girls kick their set off with a cover nobody would expect to hear!

Milwaukee marked the first show for Cobra Starship on the tour, and they'll be riding with us the rest of the way. Welcome Guys!

We gave the guys and Vicky T some Op gear for the road... check it out!

Trevor Giuliani

Dovecote Records’ Trevor Giuliani is a folk musician, with a pop/rock flare.

This former New York singer-songwriter decided to assemble a full band to create his debut record before heading west to the music capital of the world.

Trevor’s debut album, Subcontrario is out now, and after hearing the first single, “Wasting Your Town,” a tune about boredom in the East Village of New York, we have to recommend this to the Op community.

BLG's Bryan and Paul w/ the Op Presents Tour bus!

The Op Presents Tour kicked off to rave reviews last night in Buffalo! Were you at the show? Send us your pics! They may just end up on AMP'd?!?

Op Presents Tour starts tonight!

Tim Williams!

On October 20th, Tim Williams will release his brand new album, Careful Love!

It's hard to find someone who has jumped more hurdle than this guy! According to Williams Myspace page, in May 2008, Williams underwent intensive open-heart surgery that left him bedridden in recovery throughout most of the Fall. Once out of the hospital, Williams immediately began writing/rehearsing new material.

The single, "I Hit Another Wall" is catchy and mellow. We're fans! Check out the video below....

Tim Williams - I Hit Another Wall OFFICIAL VIDEO from Dovecote Records on Vimeo.

A Rocket to the Moon CD out today!

Go and get On Your Side ...... it' s out today! After that, come see the boys on the Op Presents Tour!

BLG exclusive photos

Check out these exclusive behind the scenes photos of Boys Like Girls at their Op fitting for the Op presents tour!

Phoenix

Phoenix has quietly been climbing the charts with their single 1901. Rightfully so, this seasoned band is proving their mainstream! Click here to check out the video for 1901!

The Maine's first video... ever!

Who's coming to see The Maine open for Boys Like Girls and Cobra Starship on the Op Presents Tour ??

Mayday Parade

Yesterday, Fearless/Atlantic Records released the new record, AnyWhere But Here from Mayday Parade.

This Tallahassee based rock band, has a sound that is unique, in that it crosses over multiple genres within rock and roll. From pop melodies and ballads to rock anthems, these guys can play with anyone from Metallica to Jordin Sparks …… no joke.

“The Silence” is the new single, and we’re really into it! It’s got top 10 hit written all over it. The guys are out on the road now! Check out their tour dates here and go pick up the new album tomorrow!

Op on Google Chrome!

The geniuses at Google launched a new web browser today call Google Chrome, and we at Op wanted to be part of it! We've designed an Op theme for your browser! ..... Sign up to apply the theme!

Op presents tour Twitter Accounts

OP Tour twitter accounts!

Follow the guys on tour at........

OP - Twitter.com/OpOceanPacific

BOYS LIKE GIRLS

Boys Like Girls – Twitter.com/boyslikegirls

Martin – Twitter.com/martinsays

Paul – Twitter.com/paulblg

Bryan – Twitter.com/bryanblg

John – Twitter.com/Johnblg

Cobra Starship

Cobra Starship – Twitter.com/Cobrastarship

Gabe – Twitter.com/GabrielSaporta

Ryland – Twitter.com/infinityonry

Alex – Twitter.com/Suaerasy

Nate – Twitter.com/NovarroNate

Vicky T – Twitter.com/Vickytcobra

The Maine

The Maine – Twitter.com/themaine

Garrett – Twitter.com/Garrettmaine

Pat – Twitter.com/Patmaine

Kennedy – Twitter.com/Kennedymaine

Jared – Twitter.com/Jaredmaine

John – Twitter.com/johnmaine

VersaEmerge

VersaEmege – Twitter.com/versaemergeband

Sierra – Twitter.com/SierraVE

Blake – Twitter.com/BlakeVE

Jerry – Twitter.com/JerryPierceVE

Devin – Twitter.com/DirtydVE

A Rocket To The Moon

A Rocket to the Moon – Twitter.com/we_are_arttm

Nick – Twitter.com/NickSantino

Justin – Twitter.com/Justinbrighten

Eric – Twitter.com/erichalvorsen

Andrew – Twitter.com/andrewtothemoon

Meese!

Meese describes their style of music as "fist pumping, rock infused pop that begs to be sung along with." Who can say no to that?! I know i can't. After checking out a few songs from the new album, Broadcast, I'm hooked!

Hailing from Denver, Meese has been at the forefront of Denver's growing music community. Well-known band, The Fray comes from the same area. At one point, The Fray were opening up for Meese, only later to return the favor and invite Patrick and the guys on tour with them!

The video for "Next in Line" is fun, catchy and deserves much more attention than it appears to have received.

And hey, an endorsement from Twilight creator Stephanie Meyers, doesn't hurt!

At Op, we're all about aligning a soundtrack with our lives, and Meese definitely makes the cut! We're thinking we may need to check them out in NYC on 10/17 at the High Line Ballroom.

Pick up the album in stores now, and catch the guys on tour this fall!

The Noisettes!

Check out the official music video from The Noisettes for Don't Upset the Rhythm

LOVE THIS SONG!