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
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
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
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
12 For ’12: A List of Bands You Need To Know In 2012
Who? Falling In Reverse Why? After coming out of jail, vocalist Ronnie Radke has never seemed more determined to get back and dominate the music scene. He’s doing just that with his new band Falling In Reverse. Their debut album “The Drug In Me Is You” proved to … Read more
Alternative Holiday Playlist 2011
Are you sick of the same ol’ holiday songs? Well we are too, so we’ve decided to compile a list of “alternative” holiday songs that features both originals and covers from your favorite bands. Be sure to spin these tracks at your upcoming holiday parties! Santa Baby – VersaEmerge Yule Shoot Your Eye Out – … Read more
Video Insight: “Electric Love” by Dynasty Electric
Electric Love is the first single from our new album that’s coming out in 2012. When we made the video we were living in a loft in Brooklyn where we hosted lots of shows and parties. Just before we made the video, we got word that the lease on the loft was not going to be … Read more
Warped Tour 2011 Preview: Set It Off
Straight Up Random will be catching up with Equal Vision’s newest signing, Set It Off at Warped Tour in West Palm Beach, FL this Saturday. This Tampa-based band will be joining Warped Tour on July 28 and playing through until August 2nd. Be sure to catch their set and until then, watch their music video … Read more
Video Insight: “Cough Syrup” by Young The Giant
At first, the task to find the right Director, treatment for “Cough Syrup” seemed quite tough. We wanted to steer clear of anything largely conscious of a plot. We knew that Cough Syrup’s yearning was universal, yet simple. Something that should not be over-analyzed. It was then that Petro came to us out of nowhere. … Read more
Video Insight: “Two In The Chest, One In The Head” by New Years Day
Click HERE to watch the music video New Years Day: This music video is much more than a music video to this band. It is the definition of a labor of love project. We wanted to create a music video, but not just a music video, we wanted story! The video is very metaphorical for … Read more
