Our Sweet Disposition...

Hey Everyone!! Hope you had a relaxing weekend!

The title of today's blog post refers to a song by one of our new favorite artists: Temper Trap. Originally from Melbourne, Australia, this band became the center of our attention after watching 500 days of summer not too long ago. "Sweet Disposition" was featured both in the trailer and in the actual movie. This song combines a bit of punk revival and alternative rock. Earlier this year they played for the ever-growing crowd @ Lollapalooza and even played with the great Mumford & Sons (HIGHLY recommended listening time). We hope you OP Fans enjoy this as much as we do...check it out.



If you're really digging this, we think you'll love Mumford and Sons just as much...it has a different feel, but definitely worth the listening time.

Back Again!

It's been a while since we've updated our OP blog, but now we're back and diving in head first!!

We wanted to start off our post today with some throwback jams: one of our favorite British rock groups who graced the main stage at last year's Superbowl is The Who. Everyone knows the song "My Generation" and we think it is the perfect representation for our OP fans.

Check out the video below and tell us what you think!

Plain White Tees Hit The Road!

You're favorite band is back on the road in support of the new CD, 'Wonders of the Younger' in stores NOW!!

Catch the dates below!

Jan. 27 Milwaukee, WI Turner Hall Ballroom
Jan. 28 Minneapolis, MN Fine Line Music Café
Jan. 29 Omaha, NE The Waiting Room
Jan. 31 Denver, CO Gothic Theatre
Feb. 01 Salt Lake City, UT Club Sound
Feb.  02 Las Vegas, NV House of Blues
Feb. 04 Spokane, WA Knitting Factory
Feb. 6 San Francisco, CA The Fillmore
Feb. 8 Los Angeles, CA House of Blues
Feb. 9 San Diego, CA House of Blues
Feb. 10 Phoenix, AZ The Marquee
Feb. 12 McAllen, TX Cine El Rey Theatre
Feb. 13 Dallas, TX  House of Blues
Feb. 14 Houston, TX House of Blues
Feb. 17 Carrboro, NC Cats Cradle
Feb. 19 Philadelphia, PA Theatre of Living Arts
Feb. 21 Boston, MA Paradise Rock Club
Feb. 22 New York, NY Highline Ballroom
Feb. 24 Pittsburgh, PA Mr Smalls
Feb. 25 Cleveland, OH Beachland Ballroom
Feb. 27 Cincinnati, OH 20th Century Theatre
Feb. 28 Chicago, IL House of Blues

'Hey Monday' surprise show!

Who would you like to see perform a surprise show at your school?!

Fearless Records compilation!

Fearless Records will be releasing a holiday album, 'Tis The Season To Be Fearless, digitally on Nov. 22. The album features seven original songs from various Op AMP'd bands and one cover song. Check the tracks below!

Tracklisting:
For All Those Sleeping "Maybe This Christmas"
The Maine "Ho Ho Hopefully"
Go Radio "O Holy Night"
Breathe Carolina "Mile High Christmas"
Amely "Christmas Time Again"
Sparks The Rescue "Christmas Brings Me Down"
Let's Get It "Down To Us"
Artist Vs. Poet "Christmas With You"

Justin Bieber Acoustic!

Justin Bieber is dropping an acoustic album, and he's releasing it on the busiest shopping day of the year, Black Friday! along with an acoustic collection of his establishes hits, Bieber will be showcasing a new song, 'Pray' on the new disc.

Any Bieber fans out there already on line?! The album will be exclusively available at Wal-Mart!

Before Justin became a megastar, he visited our Op offices ad gave us an acoustic performance! Check out the exclusive video below!

Shoutout from Good Charlotte!

To celebrate the release of their new CD, 'Cardiology,' Good Charlotte has posted this retrospective video with footage of all the prep leading up to the album, plus it's got one of their new tracks from the disc.

VersaEmerge Florida Tour!

Florida, you've been given the gift of VersaEmerge! VersaEmerge and There For Tomorrow will team up for a short holiday tour, but only in the sunshine state. The first 30 tickets sold will be granted a joint meet and greet with both bands before the show. Dates below...

12.26 Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution
12.27 Jacksonville, FL @ Jack Rabbits
12.28 Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
12.29 Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum
12.30 Orlando, FL @ The Social

Black Cards!

Former Op cast member Peter Wentz can constantly redefine himself with new sounds and new looks, and with his new band, "Black Cards," it looks like he's done it again!

Following in the footsteps of Kanye West, Pete has decided to release a video trailer for the Black Cards upcoming video for Club Called Heaven, and be prepared for a throwback of sorts, into the world of black & white.

Watch the trailer, and tell us what you think!

Teenage Fanclub!

We love this song "Baby Lee" by Teenage Fanclub! These guys come all the way from Glasgow, Scotland!
They are known for their great harmony vocals!

The Drums

These Brooklyn natives released their new studio album this summer! We love their single Forever And Ever Amen!

Skiing

Get ready for the season and watch some cool ski jumps!

Awesome Snowboards

check out these awesome snowboards! These punk rock graphics with some hip hop street art design make for some very cool snowboards!

Get ready for winter and check out some of our OP gear! These hoodies keep you warm and look cool!
you can shop right here:

Extreme Sports!

Do you like extreme sports?
Watch this video of the craziest extreme sports ever! It is incredible!

Best Coast-Crazy For You

Check out the song Crazy for You by Best Coast!

The Walkmen-Angela Surf City

We Love The Walkmen! Listen to their new song Angela Surf City from their latest album!

Surf Competition-Jimi Wallace

Watch this Australian 16 year old hit the waves during the 2010 Grom competition!

Arcade Fire-Rebellion

Check out this great band, that has won both the Meteors 2008 Best International Album award and the Juno Awards 2008 Alternative Album of the Year award!!

Deerhunter

Check out the song Revival from their latest album Halcyon Digest!

Winter is on its way, so get pumped by watching some crazy snowboarding!

Cut Copy

Listen to Feel the Love by Cut Copy, an electropop band from Melbourne, Australia!!

Matthew Dear-Slow Dance

Check out the song Slowdance on Matthew Dear's newly released album, Black City!!

Ry Cumming gave us an awesome performance today!!
He is performing tonight at Webster Hall...check him out!

Ry Cumming

We are lucky enough to have the Australian singer Ry Cumming perform for us today!

We Can't Wait!!





Check out his music video Always Remember Me

Broken Bells

Check out The Ghost Inside...by the awesome band Broken Bells

Stars

We love the band Stars! Take a listen to this awesome song...Take Me to the Riot!

Local Natives

Local Natives, #3 on Billboard 200 New Artist Chart!







Check out their song Airplanes and let us know what you think!

Phoenix-Lisztomania

Check out the song Lisztomania by Phoenix, the grammy award winning alternative rock band from France!

Ryan Star

We love this song by Ryan Star, Last Train Home..you may remember him as a contestant on the reality show Rock Star!

Dianna Agron

In case you didn't know, our OP cast member Dianna Agron won the breakthrough newcomer award at the 2010 breakthrough of the year awards!

Breakthough Video of The Year! The Black Keys

Check Out the Breakthrough Video of the Year "Tighten Up" by The Black Keys... You Will LOVE This!

Gaga Takes it All!

VMAs Recap: Lady Gaga wins 8 awards with her music video Bad Romance...we just can't get enough of her!

Awesome snowboarding videos!

Check out the best snowboarding videos of 2010!

Best Rock Video Winners of 2010 VMAs!

Here is last night's best rock video winner! 30 Seconds To Mars, Kings and Queens

Cody Simpson

Take a look at Cody Simpson's music video for "iYiYi" featuring Flo Rida! This Australian born pop/R&B singer is only 13, and we can't get enough of him!

Cory Monteith presents at the 2010 MTV VMAs

Check out our OP cast member Cory Monteith present an award at the 2010 MTV VMA's





http://www.celebrity-mania.com/news/view/00015418.html

Check out this great surfing video and let us know what you think!

Rock Your Shine

Check out our OP cast featuring their Spring 2010 collection!

Mercy Mercedes

If you liked Ferris Bueller, you'll love this video...Check out Mercy Mercedes and tell us what you think!

We The Kings

Check out this awsome rock band We The Kings! Let us know what you think of our favorite song, "Check Yes Juliet"!

Forever the Sickest Kids

We love this American rock band from Texas. Check out their most popular song, "She's a Lady"!

McFly

This British pop band is the youngest band ever to have an album debut at #1! You may notice these London natives if you have seen the movie Just My Luck. Their album was also used as the movie's soundtrack! Check out this song, "Corrupted"

Cobra Starship

Have you seen Snakes on a Plane? Then you will recognize this song "Bring it". Take a moment to listen to this pop, punk, electro band Cobra Starship and let us know what you think!

The Summer Set

Check out this young power pop band from Scottsdale, Arizona! If you didn't catch them on Warp tour, you can listen to their latest album right here!





http://www.myspace.com/thesummerset

30 Seconds to Mars!

We love the new song from 30 Seconds to Mars, called 'Closer to the Edge!' What do you think!?

Katy Perry's 'Teenage Dream'!

Have you seen Katy Perry's hot new music video, 'Teenage Dream'!

Check it out & tell us what you think!

Katy Perry - New Music - More Music Videos

EVERY AVENUE!!!

We were lucky enough to have Every Avenue perform LIVE for the Op Team! We fell in love with their vibrant energy & personalities, true to life lyrics, and eclectic sound that keeps you wanting more! We're just OBSESSED with their new video for 'Tell Me I'm A Wreck'!

Every Avenue - New Music - More Music Videos

Selena Gomez!

Check out Teen Choice Awards' Breakout Artist Winner: Selena Gomez! We love this video, 'Tell Me Something!'

My Chemical Romance!

My Chemical Romance has come a long way from the east coast underground to the forefront of modern rock in the early 2000s. This emo-punk band has roots in catastrophe, as frontman Gerard Way decided to start the band after watching the World Trade Center collapse on September 11, 2001. We love their video for "famous last words." Take a look & tell us what you think!

Travie McCoy expresses his love for success and money!

This catchy song can turn any trip on the road into a optimistic journey. We love this song, tell us how you feel?

Travie McCoy - New Music - More Music Videos

Into Indie Music?

We might have found something you'll like. This fresh MC TRUTHLiVE collaborates with Moe Green in this smooth beated, sharp rhyming tune called "Ready Set Go".

TRUTHLiVE - New Music - More Music Videos

Paramore with good music that keeps comming!

Lets take a look at the last three hits from this fun band PARAMORE!

Paramore - New Music - More Music Videos

Paramore - New Music - More Music Videos

Paramore - Rock N Jock - MTV Shows

Summers Almost Over!!!

Grab your friends, grab your brothers, grab your sisters, grab your parents, and then grab a hammer! Perfect way to get some quality time with your loved ones and at the same time, build a gnarly MINI RAMP.

J BAY!!

Insurfnews.com - J Bay Extras from Andrew Oliver on Vimeo.

DAN BLACK premieres new video for "Alone". This Wonky Brit is most famous for his collaboration with Kid Cudi in his hit "Symphonies". But keep our eyes peeled, because he is growing.

Dan Black - New Music - More Music Videos

Burnham!

Have you heard Burnham? They’re the newest boy band sensation!! These three brothers have it all - a classic rock groove, sweet voices and great moves! Their breakout single “Catch Me If You Can” is rapidly gaining popularity and has earned them a spot on Justin Bieber’s tour! Take a look!!

Hey Brittany!

We just can't get enough of Forever the Sickest Kids! They definitely rock an Op look! We love their song, "Hey Brittany!" Check it out and tell us what you think!

Airplanes!

Have you seen the music video for Airplanes? We LOVE it! Let us know what YOU think!

Rage Against The Machine is Raging for Immigrant Rights In California

In Hollywood, California, Rage Against The Machine put on a concert in support with Immigrant Rights.

X Games 16 Is Right Around The Corner!

This is the basic schedule of the skateboarding events at X Games 16. Not all of these events are at the same places - for a more detailed schedule, check out the X Games 16 Schedule.

Thursday, July 29
•12 p.m. - Skateboard Street Elimination
•6:45 p.m. - Skateboard Big Air
Friday, July 30
•11 a.m. - Skateboard Park Elimination
•2:15 p.m. - Women's Skateboard Vert
•6 p.m. - Skateboard Vert
•8 p.m. - Skateboard Vert Best Trick
Saturday, July 31
•1:30 p.m. - Skateboard Street Final Men's Final
•8:15 p.m. - Skateboard Big Air Rail Jam
Sunday, August 1
•12:30 p.m. - Skateboard Street Women's Final.
•2 p.m. - Skateboard Park Legends Final
•5:30 p.m. - Skateboard Park Men's Final

LA Premiere of "The Birth of Big Air"

On Tuesday night, July 28, 2010, ESPN Films premiered Matt Hoffmans new documentary "The Birth Of Big Air" at the Nokia Theater in downtown Los Angeles.

Don't worry, Ashlee Simpson is coming out with more!

The Simpson is in the studio recording her new Album. Now the decision lies on if she will continue the experimental Pop from her last album "Bittersweet World" or pop-rock from her first two albums.

“Yes, I’m in the studio now,” She told OnTheRedCarpet.com. “I’m doing it quietly, taking my time, enjoying it. Because, really I’m at a great place in my life and my first priority is Bronx. It will be just what I want it to be, at the right time, when I’m ready for it.”

Just so you have a reason to want her back as much as we do:

New Clip is premiered from Taking Back Sunday's DVD

Taking Back Sunday have posted a clip from their upcoming live and acoustic album. The record is titled "Live From Orensanz" and is due out August 17, 2010 via Warner. The recording comes from two acoustic shows performed by the band in December 2009 at the Angel Orensanz in New York City.

WATCH THE CLIP HERE.
http://www.macbethinteractive.com/tbs/

Trying to "reinvent" rock.

Taylor Momsen and her band released a new video for their song "Miss Nothing". Also the band unveiled the artwork for their album "Light Me Up". “I’m trying to reinvent and bring back rock ‘n’ roll,” she says. “I listen to the greats. I try to better myself.” - Momsen.

Ry Cuming!

Have you heard Ry Cuming’s debut album? Well it just came out yesterday! We LOVE this Australian surfer boy’s soulful voice! Ry has already won two of Australia’s Dolphin Awards for Best Pop Song and Best New Artist, and was recently featured on NBC’s EXTRA and MTV’s LAGUNA BEACH! Be sure to check out his myspace to hear his debut album! http://www.myspace.com/rycuming

Buy his album! We promise you won't be disappointed! http://bit.ly/ckFnlB

Every Avenue at Op!

Every Avenue LIVE!!

We have 'Every Avenue' coming in to the office today to perform for us! Comment with questions for Dave, Dennis, Josh, Matt or Jimmie and we'll ask them!

We reallllly hope they sing 'Think of You Later'

The Maine - 'Inside of You'

The Maine - New Music - More Music Videos

Stephen Jerzak

The newly signed Universal Republic 17 year old Stephen Jerzak teamed up with hot Gossip Girl Actress turned pop star Leighten Meester with a debut single “She Said” on July 13th. This club pop song is a bit of a travel for emo-pop acoustic songs that jerzak is known for. But he as reassured his fans on his Myspace blog “I can promise you that my album will not be all dancey songs like this…”.

Worlds Biggest Skateboard!

Op sighting in NYC!

FTSK!

Op loves ‘The New Cities Dead End Countdown,’ by Forever the Sickest Kids! This Dallas-based 6-man group formed in 2006 and has been rocking its way to the top ever since! They released their first album last year, toured the U.S. and were featured on Conon O'Brien's late night talk show. Check out what the buzz is all about!

Maroon 5 - Misery!

Maroon 5 - New Music - More Music Videos

Questions for Vita Chambers

Vita Chambers is a singer from Barbados. She began her career by posting a video of her singing covers on Youtube. Shortly after she was signed to SRP Motown. She will be on tour with teen sensation Justin Bieber on the second leg of his tour! Her biggest influence is Gwen Stefani

We've got Vita Chambers coming in to perform for us in the Op offices today!! Do you have a question for her? Leave it here and we'll ask??

Hanson!

“Shout It Out” is the eighth studio album released by Hanson. It’s a great mix of fun songs that just came out this month! Watch this video and get into the summer groove with us!

Fefe Dobson - Ghost!

Note from Ashlyne Huff!!!

Our good friend and rising star Ashlyne Huff checks in with us now and then to give us updates on life on the road....

She just started the 'Battlefield Tour' with American Idol winner Jordin Sparks, and was nice enough to send us a quick note!

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Hello Guys!

I just started the "Battlefield Tour" with Jordin Sparks and Days Difference and I must say, IT IS AWESOME ALREADY! Friday night was my first official show in Atlanta at Six Flags, and I couldn't have had a better time. I can tell this tour is going to be so much fun!

Yesterday, at Dixie Landin' in Baton Rouge I got to ride a water slide! Besides the water in my nose...best idea ever. :) I definitely "rocked my shine" in my OP bathing suit! The crowd was rockin' and it turned out to be another great night!

Tonight is another Six Flags in San Antonio and I can tell it's not going to disappoint! I am so excited to see some Texans!

Another cool part of this tour is that every morning in every city, I get to do an in-store acoustic performance and signing at Wal-mart! (by the way, do you know how convenient that is?) If you are planning on coming to a show on this tour, don't forget I'll be at a nearby Wal-mart earlier that day, so stay tuned to my twitter account for details!

I hope to see all of you at the shows! oh, and don't forget to learn the moves to "Heart Of Gold" from my Youtube video!

Love, Ash
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Holiday Parade!

Founded in Atlanta Georgia, Holiday Parade focuses on rock, pop, and acoustic. Here’s a sample of their catchy song, ‘Getaway’!

Check out more music and tour dates from the guys here!

Go Skateboarding Day!

June 21st marks a celebration of skateboarders around the globe! It’s a day to let loose and celebrate the fun, creativity, and spirit of skateboarding. Skaters will be showing off their moves, as well as their love for skateboarding by skating at local skate parks, holding fundraisers, contests, protests and demos. Click here to find skating events near you, or just go skate!

http://www.goskateboardingday.org/events/?q=10010&search_submit=Go!

Op Fall 2010 campaign!

The Rocket Summer!

The Rocket Summer is the rock solo-project of Stephen Bryce Avary who is based in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas. Avary is a multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and producer. He writes and produces every song on his records, as well as plays every instrument on them! Here’s the video to his song “You Gotta Believe”!