Top Unsigned Band (February)
We’ve got a batch of new bands for you to vote on this month! Take a peek below for more info on the 4 bands and be sure to vote in the poll on the left-hand side of the site. Band: Arrows Over Athens Hometown: Westfield, MA Genre: Alternative/Pop punk Band: Jant Hometown: Raleigh, NC … Read more
Interview: Sparks The Rescue
Straight Up Random had the chance to talk to Sparks The Rescue after their set on the S.I.N Tour in Orlando, FL on 1/31. Check out the interview to learn about how the tour has been going, what the band is up to as far as new songs go, and more!
Interview: Twin Atlantic
Straight Up Random had the chance to interview Glasgow’s own Twin Atlantic before their sold-out show in Orlando, FL. The band is currently on tour in support of The Swellers co-headling tour with UK favorites You Me At Six. We talked about touring, the scene in Glasgow, writing new songs, and more. Read below for … Read more
Photos: You Me At Six/The Swellers Co-Headlining Tour
2/4 – You Me At Six/The Swellers Co-Headlining Tour Click HERE to see photos of We Are The Ocean Click HERE to see photos of Twin Atlantic Click HERE to see photos of The Swellers Click HERE to see photos of You Me At Six
Top Unsigned Band: NGHBRS
Congratulations to NGHBRS who was the most voted band in our Top Unsigned Band poll for the month of January! Be on the lookout for an interview with the band on the site soon!
Video Insight: “Room Of Red” by The Ocean’s Eyes
“Room Of Red” is the first single from our E.P. ‘Lost Along The Way’ and out of all of the songs on the record we felt it was the most suitable track for our first single. We wanted to capture our live performance within the video, whilst also keeping in check with the meaning of … Read more
THE INTERNET IS MADE FOR MUSIC: Where to find what you want to hear
By Mary Matthews It’s 2AM. I have five dollars to my name, a pile of textbooks to my left still waiting to be read, and I just realized that the only thing I’ve had to eat all day was a bag of Doritos from the vending machine downstairs— paid for using the quarters I was … Read more
Photos: Everything’s Fine Symphony Soldier Tour
1/20 – EVERYTHING’S FINE SYMPHONY SOLDIER TOUR Click HERE to see photos of He Is We Click HERE to see photos of The Summer Set Click HERE to see photos of The Cab
Concert Review: Everything’s Fine Symphony Soldier Tour
When: January 20, 2012 Where: The Beacham Theater in Orlando, FL Line-Up: The Cab, The Summer Set, He Is We, Days Difference, Paradise Fears Review: It was a sure fire sign that the Everything’s Fine Symphony Soldier tour in Orlando was off to a good start when the venue had to be changed from the … Read more
Interview: He Is We
Straight Up Random had the chance to talk to He Is We before their show at the Beacham Theater in Orlando, FL. We talked about the current tour they’re on, their Skip To The Good Part EP, the band’s writing process, and upcoming plans - which looks like it’ll include a headlining tour. Read below … Read more

























