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 | THE ACADEMY IS...
The countdown is on until TAI's brand new album Fast Times At Barrington High is released on August 19th and that can only mean one thing: PREORDER! That's right, preorder your album in The FBR Webstore and not only will you get the album, but you'll get an instant download of TAI's first single 'About A Girl!'
Head on over to the band's official MySpace page to see the new artwork, stream 'About A Girl' and read Michael and William's blog announcing the release of the new single!
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 | PARAMORE
We've got great news for our friends just south of the border! Paramore have announced that they will be playing three concerts in Mexico this fall! Visit paramore.net to get more information on the shows and to also view a special video message from the band regarding their exciting upcoming trip to Mexico.
For those of you in the US, make sure to check out Buzznet for your chance to win a pair of tickets to The Final Riot! Summer Tour 2008 which begins next week in Reno, NV and features Phantom Planet, Jack's Mannequin and Paper Route!
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 | GYM CLASS HEROES
Have you seen the new Gym Class Heroes video featuring Busta Rhymes? 'Peace Sign / Index Down' made its debut last week on MTV's TRL and you can now check it out on The FBR YouTube Channel. You'll also be able to see the video on Fuse TV as it entered official rotation yesterday!
Additionally, the Patches From The Quilt EP is now available exclusively on iTunes! This brand new EP features three tracks from Gym Class Heroes' upcoming new album The Quilt including their first single 'Cookie Jar' (featuring The-Dream). Purchase the EP on iTunes now and you'll be able to 'complete your album' on September 9th for a reduced price!
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 | CIWWAF
Are you looking for some new threads to jazz up your summer wardrobe? If so, Interpunk has a limited edition Cute Is What We Aim For Rotation t-shirt that is only available as long as supplies last! Go HERE to purchase the exclusive t-shirt now!
Cute's summer tour with Powerspace, Danger Radio and Ace Enders continues on this week with tour dates all throughout California. If you haven't gotten your tickets yet, now's the time! Check out the band's tour page for details.
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 | THE HUSH SOUND
Head on over to The Hush Sound's MySpace blog to catch a Q&A video interview that Bob and Greta did with Billboard! The interview was filmed in NYC following their tour date with the Honda Civic Tour. Check it out to hear how the band got started and to learn how Bob and Greta came to be known as the 'odd couple.'
The Dance Across The Country Tour featuring The Cab, The Morning Light and Steel Train continues through the midwest this week - get your tickets HERE!
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 | COBRA STARSHIP
Cobra Starship are coming to NY this weekend as part of the Vans Warped Tour and the FBR staff will be there in full force! Stop by the FBR tent to say hello and stock up on stylish Cobra gear. If you still need a ticket, buy it HERE!
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 | PHANTOM
PLANET
Alex and Sam sat down with Billboard for a Honda Civic Tour Q&A session following their NYC tour date and you can watch the interview HERE! Listen to the guys discuss the evolution of Phantom Planet and their thoughts on their latest record Raise The Dead.
Phantom Planet are currently gearing up for the kick off of The Final Riot! Summer Tour 2008 with Paramore, Jack's Mannequin and Paper Route! The tour begins next week in Reno, Nevada and the band's new website has all the details, ticket info and much more!
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 | THE CAB
Although The Cab are currently on The Dance Across The Country Tour with The Hush Sound, The Morning Light and Steel Train, they took some time to stop by Seventeen Magazine for an interview. Check out The Cab as part of Seventeen's The Buzz HERE!
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 | PANIC AT THE DISCO
Panic At The Disco are headed to Australia next month and mtvU thinks you deserve a summer study break to go see them! Go HERE to sign up to win hotel, airfare, spending cash and VIP treatment at Panic's show in Sydney, Australia on August 22nd! Good luck!
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 | CONTEST!
Send the correct answers to the following questions to weeklydish@fueledbyramen.net with your full name and address and you'll be entered to win a signed CD from Cobra Starship and a vinyl picture disc from Gym Class Heroes!
1) What Gym Class Heroes EP is available on iTunes for download?
2) Which three members of The Academy Is... graduated from Barrington High?
3) Which FBR band has a song containing the lyrics "my light is electric?"
Good luck and thanks as always for reading The Dish!
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