Twin Atlantic and The Used have teamed up to give fans a free sampler of music in promotion of their upcoming September tour. The two bands will bring their high energy sound across the US from Pomona, CA to Boise, ID alongside Stars in Stereo (full schedule below). Head to Red Bull Records’ Facebook to download the sampler, featuring The Used’s “I Come Alive,” “Twin’s “Make a Beast of Myself,” and Stars in Stereo’s “The Broken.”

Twin’s latest single, “Yes, I Was Drunk" comes from the band’s sophomore album, Free, available now on iTunes. For more on Twin Atlantic, visit their official site, Facebook, and Twitter.

Tour Dates with The Used:
Sept 18 Pomona, CA - The Fox Theater
Sept 19 Tucson, AZ - Rialto Theatre
Sept 21 Chico, CA - Senator Theater
Sept 22 Sacramento, CA - Ace of Spades
Sept 23 Reno, NV - Knitting Factory
Sept 25 Spokane, WA - Knitting Factory
Sept 27 Missoula, MT - Wilma Theater
Sept 28 Boise, ID - Knitting Factory

PostedAugust 24, 2012

AuthorJordan Mohler

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The Used has announced they will be heading on a new US mini-tour with support from Twin Atlantic and Stars In Stereo. Check out the dates below!

9/18 - Pomona, CA - The Fox Theater - Tickets: http://bit.ly/P3P2Uw

9/19 - Tucson, AZ - Rialto Theatre - Tickets: http://bit.ly/MEg8nk

9/21 - Chico, CA - Senator Theater

9/22 - Sacramento, CA - Ace of Spades

9/23 - Reno, NV - Knitting Factory - Tickets: http://ticketf.ly/NrRndS

9/25 - Spokane, WA - Knitting Factory - Tickets: http://ticketf.ly/Omqhzf

9/27 - Missoula, MT - Wilma Theater - Tickets: http://ticketf.ly/OmqmTw

9/28 - Boise, ID - Knitting Factory - Tickets: http://ticketf.ly/ObVB7t

PostedJuly 24, 2012

AuthorJordan Mohler

TagsThe Used, bert mccracken, twin atlantic, stars in stereo

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Twin Atlantic have released a free EP featuring songs from their show at Glasgow O2 Academy and two acoustic tracks. Download it on the band’s facebook page.

PostedJune 11, 2012

AuthorJordan Mohler

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Twin Atlantic have just released an exclusive live video of the song “Ghost of Eddie” on Pac Sun. The performance comes from the band’s recent sold out show at the O2 Academy in their hometown of Glasgow, Scotland.

Last week the band premiered two exclusive video performances on tattoo culture site, Inked Mag. One of the live clips featured a performance of the band’s current single “Free”, also from the O2 Academy performance, as well as an acoustic clip of the song "Edit Me."

Twin Atlantic’s critically-lauded debut full-length, Free, was recorded with legendary producer Gil Norton (Foo Fighters, Pixies, Jimmy Eat World). Free, the follow up to the well-received debut mini-album, Vivarium, expands upon the band’s signature sound, melding angular riffs with energetic choruses. Explosive and hard charging, yet melodic and thoughtful, the tracks cut deep and ring true to the listener, leaving a lasting impression. The album is currently available digitally in the U.S., and will be in stores on March 13.

Twin Atlantic are currently on a U.S. tour with You Me At Six and The Swellers. The band will also be opening for Blink-182 on a UK tour in June. Tour dates for the band’s current tour are as follows:

Feb 2nd Charlotte NC, The Casbah
Feb 3rd Atlanta GA, Masquerade
Feb 4th Orlando FL, The Social
Feb 6th Houston TX, Warehouse
Feb 7th San Antonio TX, White Rabbit
Feb 8th Dallas TX, The Door
Feb 10th Mesa AZ, The Nile
Feb 11th San Diego CA, Soma
Feb 12th Anaheim CA, Chain Reaction
Feb 14th Los Angeles CA, Troubadour

PostedFebruary 2, 2012

AuthorJordan Mohler

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TWIN ATLANTIC will return to the U.S in late January as direct support on the You Me At Six/The Swellers co-headline tour, along with openers We Are The Ocean. The tour kicks off January 24 in Cleveland, OH and wraps on Valentine’s Day in Los Angeles, CA.

The Glasgow rock outfit recently finished a run on a sold out U.S. tour as support for AWOLNATION and Middle Class Rut and are currently back in the UK on a sold out headline trek that ends on December 12.

Dubbed “your new favourite band” on the cover of this week’s Kerrang!, TWIN ATLANTIC’s debut album Free was also named the #9 Album of the Year by Rock Sound Magazine who said they made THE British all-out rock record of 2011. Additionally, their latest single has officially been added to BBC Radio 1’s A-List rotation.

TWIN ATLANTIC recently announced a groundbreaking new promotion in partnership with popular photo social networking site Instagram. The ‘Twinstigram Project’ launched on December 2nd and is the first of its kind. The project pulls in fans’ Instagram uploads tagged with the hashtag #freetwinatlantic and pulls them all into their own grid allowing fans to interact with their own photo socially and share it with friends via e-mail, Facebook and Twitter. Once enough fans have uploaded their photos, exclusive content will be unlocked, such as a FREE download of the Hadouken! remix of the song ‘Make A Beast Of Myself’, very special acoustic videos and more. As the fans’ pictures continue to grow, the photos will be pulled into a mosaic image of the ‘Make A Beast Of Myself’ single cover of the Virgin Mary which will be made into a lithograph composed of all the fans’ images. This very special litho will be available for presale during the promotion, which can be found at www.freetwinatlantic.com.

TWIN ATLANTIC’S critically-lauded debut full-length, FREE, was recorded with legendary producer Gil Norton (Foo Fighters, Pixies, Jimmy Eat World). Free, the follow up to the well-received debut mini-album, Vivarium, expands upon the band’s signature sound, melding angular riffs with energetic choruses. Explosive and hard charging, yet melodic and thoughtful, the tracks cut deep and ring true to the listener, leaving a lasting impression. The album is currently available digitally in the U.S., and will be in stores Spring 2012.

The video for the title track and current U.S. single Free was directed by Howard Greenhalgh (Soundgarden’s Black Hole Sun) and can be viewed here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TAJ_be8S8A.

Upcoming TWIN ATLANTIC U.S. Tour Dates (direct support for You Me At Six/The Swellers with We Are The Ocean opening):

Jan 24th Cleveland OH, Grog Shop

Jan 25th Chicago IL, Beat Kitchen

Jan 26th Pontiac MI, Pike Room

Jan 27th Toronto ON, Sneaky Dees

Jan 28th Pittsburgh PA, Smiling Moose

Jan 29th New York NY, Studio

Jan 30th Worcester MA, Palladium

Jan 31st Philadeliphia PA, Barbary

Feb 1st Baltimore MD, Ottobar

Feb 2nd Charlotte NC, The Casbah

Feb 3rd Atlanta GA, Masquerade

Feb 4th Orlando FL, The Social

Feb 6th Houston TX, Warehouse

Feb 7th San Antonio TX, White Rabbit

Feb 8th Dallas TX, The Door

Feb 10th Mesa AZ, The Nile

Feb 11th San Diego CA, Soma

Feb 12th Anaheim CA, Chain Reaction

Feb 14th Los Angeles CA, Troubadour

Official Site: www.twinatlantic.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/twinatlantic

Twitter: www.twitter.com/twinatlantic

PostedDecember 8, 2011

AuthorJordan Mohler

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1. How did you get your band name?

When we started the band we were listening to Death Cab’s Transatlanticism quite a lot and were pretty inspired by that record and the ideals of the band. We really wanted a name that you wouldn’t be able to link to anything other than our band. It just had to be something wholesome and epic and we couldn’t think of anything more so than the ocean.

2. How did this band get started?

Myself and Sam started the band when previous bands were starting to fizzle out and we wanted a new challenge and something that we could both try and take on tour really. Sam had some songs that didn’t fit with what his previous band were doing and I just wanted to try something new and really loved what he had.

3. What bands are you influenced by?

Well, Death Cab for Cutie were one of the first bands that really united the four of us I suppose. Radiohead are a big influence on us even although we don’t have a similar sound to them. We all have our own inspiration but people like Bruce Springsteen, Queen, David Bowie, Nirvana are all shared influences. We really do listen to all genres of music from all eras so really music in general and the world around us are our biggest influences.

4. If you could tour with any bands, past or present, who would they be and why?

Nirvana, Queen, Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam and Pink Floyd pretty much cover all of our wish lists. We’ve been lucky enough to tour with some of the bands that have made us want to be in bands ourselves over thelast few years which we’re very grateful for.

5. Best food to eat on tour?

I would always say Mexican.

6. Why should people listen to your band?

We’re not really in the business of selling ourselves but I do believe we always try to be honest in everything we do and in todays world I think that is something that is missing in a lot of music. I think our honesty is hopefully our biggest strength so if you like to see the truth we’re the band for you.

7. Did any of you guys think your life would turn out this way? What did your parents say about your band?

Honestly, no. I think we always dreamt somewhere in the back of our minds that we would get to play music and see the world but it’s genuinely humbling that we get to do so. We’re lucky enough to have really supportive families, girlfriends and friends.

8.Who are a few bands that you feel everyone should be listening to right now?

Middle Class Rut are one of our collective favourites right now. We’re out on tour in the US with them right now. Dinosaur Pile Up from the UK are a great band that are out supporting us next month in the UK.

9. If you could change something about the music industry, what would it be?

I would historically of said that a lot of the people could do with being weeded out and replaced with people that love music more than going out and getting drunk with their industry friends but I actually think that I’d miss not having anything to complain and laugh about, so nothing really.

10. Memorable tour experience?

First time we went to New York was pretty special. I’ll always remember driving in from the airport and seeing the “friends” skyline.

11. If someone was to check out your “Recently Played” playlist on your iTunes, what would they find?

My recently played is a bit of a melting pot of all genres right now. Coldplay, Feist, Adele, Florence and the Machine, Enter Shikari, Bombay Bicycle Club, Foo FIghters - pop pop pop pop pop!

12. What is your favorite song to play?

I think we all collectively love playing a song called “the ghost of eddie” but “serious underground dance vibes” is getting up there for me too. It’s amazing playing Free and seeing people singing the words back and really getting into the song too.

13. What were some of your music influences and how involved in music were you growing up?

My dad was probably my biggest musical influence. My mum and dad would take me to loads of gigs and give me music to listen to. My dad is an incredible guitar player and I always remember thinking that one day I want to be as good as he is. He would play a whole mix of things but a lot of Scottish folk music mainly.

14. What music reminds you of your childhood?

Bands like Queen and T-Rex and artists like David Bowie.

15. If you weren’t in your current genre of music/position, what else would you see yourself doing?

I studied photography so that could be something that I might be doing. I’d love to be involved in the other side of the record making process and produce, mix, engineer records in the future.

16. Any pre-show superstitions or rituals?

We actually do have one odd one where we have a ceremonial touching of heads in a huddle. Don’t really know where it came from and how we started doing it but it seems to be something that we can’t go without. it really is a big superstition for us now.

17. What is something that most fans don’t know about you?

I am a vegetarian and have never blackened my soul with meat in my whole life. I have never won a Blue Peter badge.

18. What is your assessment of the current state of radio? Do you think it’s a place where your band could flourish?

We’ve been really lucky with radio in the UK and are very grateful for the opportunities it’s given us to play bigger shows and get to a wider audience. I definitely don’t think it’s the be all and end all but I actually really like the radio format. I do end up getting overly into extremely pop heavy music when I listen to it though but who doesn’t like a good pop song.

19. What do you like to do in your spare time?

Make music, read about anything to do with the crazy political mad world we live in and spend as much time as possible with my girlfriend and family when I’m at home.

20. What kind of hidden talents do you have?

I can juggle. I don’t know if that’s really good enough but it’s all I can think of to give you right now! I’m trying to learn how to cook but being away for months at a time with no kitchen has fairly dampened that plan.