Waves of News from Circa Survive...

There has been a lot of exciting information the last couple of days for Circa Survive fans.  The boys from Philly announced yesterday that their latest album, Violent Waves, is slated for release on August 28th.  This will be the band's fourth studio effort, but the first to be self produced and released.  Circa paid for the whole process on their own.  Pre-orders are on sale now, and Waves will be on sale digitally for $5.  Check out Circa's  for Official Website a statement from the band, as well as a chance to download a new single, "Suitcase".

Also announced yesterday, Circa Survive will be going on a full U.S. tour in the fall to promote the album.  Touche Amore, Balance and Composure, and O'Brother will support.  To celebrate the release of Violent Waves, the band will be having 2 release shows in Philedelphia on August 24th and 25th.  Opening acts will be revealed soon.  Tickets for all shows will go on sale this Friday.

Listen to a new track from Circa Survive, "Sharp Practice", below!

The Bear is Back...

Last week, Minus the Bear announced that their fifth full length, Infinity Overhead, will be released on August 28th.  The indie rockers from Seattle started working on the album in January with former keyboardist and producer Matt Bayles.  Their last record, Omni, was released in 2010.  Below is the track listing and a teaser video, which includes a clip from "Diamond Lightning", a song off the album.  Minus the Bear will be making a tour and pre-order announcement on July 9th, so stay tuned for details!

Track List:
1. Steel and Blood
2. Lies and Eyes
3. Diamond Lightning
4. Toska
5. Listing
6. Heaven Is A Ghost Town
7. Empty Party Rooms
8. Zeros
9. Lonely Gun
10. Cold Company

Mixtape #21

Let me just say, the summer of 2012 is definitely the summer of music for me.  Between all the album releases, festivals, and reunions, I do not think it could get any better! Get What You Give is the newest record from The Ghost Inside.  The album is quite good, and shows the progression and growth the hardcore band has made since their last album in 2010.  "Engine 45" is just one of many great examples on the album.

Rest of this week's Mix Tape:

• Dave Hause: "Pray for Tucson"
• Passion Pit: "I'll Be Alright"
• Fiona Apple: "Anything We Want"
• Like Moths to Flames: "The Worst in Me"
• Teenage Bottle Rocket: "Maverick"
• Mixtapes: "I'll Give You a Hint, Yes"
• Certain People I Know: "King of Shots"
• Matt and Kim: "Let's Go"
• I Call Fives: "The Fall Guy"
• Deserters: "Optimism's Victim"
• Owl City Feat. Carly Rae Jepsen: "Good Time"
• The Early November: "In Currents"
• States: "Brighter Lights"
• Cady Groves: "Revenge"