Breathe Carolina!

Like many bands these days, Dave Schmitt and Kyle Even can thank MySpace for helping these guys bring their band, Breathe Carolina, out from their garage and onto the Billboard charts.

The story of Breathe Carolina is a modern day music fairytale – one about two friends who recorded tracks on GarageBand at home in Denver, CO, put them on to MySpace and rapidly gained a huge online following that transformed their hobby into a career, and them into stars. “We got started just by hanging out,” reflects Kyle. “We just sat in a room and threw ideas back and forth, and had to take trips to the library to talk to people online because we didn't have Internet at our house.”

Breathe Carolina's most recent album, Hello Fascination, features a catchy, and innovative spin on Pop music that makes you want to pump your fist, bang your head and dance all at the same time.

The album, released off Fearless Records, is in stores and online now! Catch the guys on the road through 2010! Visit their Myspace page for dates.

2009 in Auto Tune!

Every Avenue!

During an interview, Every Avenue was asked a question that would normally be difficult to answer: “How would you describe your sound?” For singer Dave Strauchman the answer was simple: “We sound like Every Avenue.” His response could not be more true.

Every Avenue blends a style that is innovative and reminiscent of a time in rock and roll when the name of the game was simply to have fun. This Michigan based quintet has been climbing the industry ladder since 2003 and, with a new record, and a jam-packed touring schedule, the sky is the limit.

The new album, Picture Perfect, does its title justice! The pop friendly sound of “Tell Me I’m A Wreck” is bound to be a top 40 hit, alongside Boys Like Girls and Cobra Starship.

The album is out now, from Fearless Records, and be sure to check the guys out on the road! Visit the band’s myspace page for dates!

A Rocket To The Moon Interview!

AMP’d sat down for an exclusive chat with Nick Santino, lead singer of A Rocket to the Moon. Rounding out the last leg of their biggest tour to date, Nick talked about what life on the road of the Op Presents Tour is really like.

Nick, Andrew, Justin and Eric are serving as an opening act on The Op Presents Tour with Boys Like Girls and Cobra Starship supporting their just released album On Your Side, which features the single, “Mr. Right.”

NICK: So far, the shows have been awesome! The kids who come out get crazy!

AMP’D: So which audience got the craziest?

NICK: I would have to say our second show, in Columbus Ohio. They were incredible. We had an audience of over 4,000 that night.

AMP’D: With all the downtime on the road, what does a young, well-known rock star do in his free time?

NICK: I’m usually sleeping or using my laptop in the van. We have these 12 to 15 hour drives between stops, so it’s a good time to keep in touch with fans and my parents.

AMP’D: Speaking of parents, are yours supportive of your career choice?

NICK: Totally! My dad was the first person to buy the new record. He went up to the register, and started bragging, saying “that’s my son!”

While his parents may be far away, there’s plenty of guidance and positive influences on the tour. With more established bands Boys Like Girls and Cobra Starship sharing the stage with him, Nick has managed to get great advice from the bands.

AMP’D: What’s something you’ve admired and learned from the other acts on this tour?

NICK: Boys Like Girls have the most incredible stage presence! I admire the lighting and performance aspect of their set. I would love to be able to have effects like that down the road.

AMP’D: So where does ARTTM see themselves in 5 years?

NICK: We just want to be playing music, and selling out large venues. I’d like to be on our 4th album by then, at least!

Catch Nick and A Rocket to the Moon on the Op Presents Tour with Boys Like Girls, Cobra Starship, The Maine and VersaEmerge through the end of November!

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Lady Gaga does Ellen

Lady Gaga tore up the studio of The Ellen Degeneres show recently, performing her new single "Bad Romance," Check it out!

When a movie star sings....

Many movie stars have tried to cross over to music from film, and typically, it's met with harsh criticism and laughs. Just ask Eddie Murphy, Bruce Willis or Burt Reynolds. But Once in a blue moon, something works.

Break Up is a collaborative album between Pete Yorn and film star Scarlett Johansson. The album has been out a while, but it's the single, "Relator" that has garnered the most attention!

Johansson has received raved reviews for her unique and raspy singing voice. Check out "Relator" here on AMP'd!!