Interview: Mayday Parade
Interview: He Is We
Charity Showcase
Concert Photos
Top Unsigned Band: Vote Now!
Today Straight Up Random is launching a brand new feature called “Top Unsigned Band!” Every month we’ll be choosing 4 unsigned bands for you, the readers and fans, to vote on. The band with the most votes at the end of the month will receive an interview as a part of our Unsigned Showcase. The … Read more
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
Interview: The Cab
Straight Up Random had the chance to interview Alex Marshall and Joey Thunder of The Cab before their show at the Beacham Theater in Orlando, FL. We discussed their current co-headlining trek on the “Everything’s Fine Symphony Soldier Tour,” as well as their new album, the love they have for their fans, and an unreleased … Read more
Eisley Deep Space Tour
Line-Up: Eisley, Marksmen, Christie DuPree Tour Dates: March 11th – Omaha, NE – The Waiting Room March 12th – Milwaukee, WI – Shank Hall March 13th – Grand Rapids, MI – Calvin College March 14th – Pittsburgh, PA – Smiling Moose March 15th – Uncasville, CT – Wolf’s Den March 16th – East Hampton, MA … Read more
2012 Lucky Street Tour
Line-Up: Go Radio, There For Tomorrow, Tyler Carter, Simple As Surgery, Tonight Alive (March 20-May 2), Ivory Lights (May 4-May 13) Tour Dates: March 20 – Indianapolis, IN – Emerson Theatre March 21 – Pontiac, MI – The Pike Room at Crofoot Ballroom March 22 – Grand Rapids, MI – The Intersection March 23 – … Read more
Interview: Secrets
Straight Up Random had the chance to ask Secrets some questions about their debut album The Ascent, which is set for release on Jan 17th. Read the interview below to find out about that, how signing to Velocity/Rise records came about, their upcoming plans, and more. SUR: Can you introduce yourself and your position in … Read more
Pop Punk The Vote Tour
Line-Up: Man Overboard, Handguns, Seahaven, Candy Hearts (2.15-2.26), Daytrader (2.28-3.11) Tour Dates: Feb. 15 – Baltimore, MD @ Otto Bar Feb. 16 – Richmond, VA @ Kingdom Feb. 17 – Columbia, SC @ New Brookland Tavern Feb. 19 – Tampa, FL @ Transitions Feb. 20 – Jacksonville, FL @ The Pit Feb. 21 – Pembroke … Read more
