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New Music Video: William Control

You can check out William Control’s new music video for his song “I’m Only Human Sometimes” off his new album Noir below:

Clean Version:

Explicit Version (aka not work suitable): http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xdm5sf_william-control-i-m-only-human-some_music


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SUR @ Bamboozle Roadshow 2010

Straight Up Random had the pleasure of covering the Bamboozle Roadshow this year when the tour stopped in West Palm Beach, FL on 5/25.

For those who missed the tour or just want to relive the memories, SUR got you covered with interviews & updates from your favorite bands on the tour as well as a spotlight on one of the non-profit organizations on the tour. Check out all the goodies below:

PHOTOS:

Check out all the photos from the show including pictures of Boys Like Girls, All Time Low, Good Charlotte, & more HERE! All pictures taken by Elena Endro. 

INTERVIEWS:

Straight Up Random was given the opportunity to talk to one of the headliners of the Bamboozle Roadshow 2010 - Boys Like Girls. Check out Part 1 & Part 2 of the interview with Bryan Donahue (Bass) of Boys Like Girls talking about their time on Bamboozle Roadshow, upcoming plans, and more. 

Interview: Boys Like Girls (Part 1 & 2)

We also caught up with Nate Smith (Vocals) of Mercy Mercedes to talk about their experience on Bamboozle Roadshow & their upcoming new album. Check out our interview with him to get caught up on all things Mercy Mercedes.

Interview: Mercy Mercedes

FEATURED ORGANIZATION:

To Write Love On Her Arms is one of the most active non-profit organizations in the music scene. They have a good message, and are trying to expand their efforts online with their ImAlive online crisis network. To learn more about To Write Love On Her Arms, and how you can get involved, check out our interview with Chloe Grabanski (Benefit Coordinator) who works at To Write Love On Her Arms.

Featured Organization: To Write Love On Her Arms

5 QUESTIONS WITH:

We asked some of the up&coming acts on the Bamboozle Roadshow side-stage 5 questions about the tour & why people should check them out. Check out these mini interviews below:

5 Questions with Great Big Planes

5 Questions with The Downtown Fiction

5 Questions with Stereo Skyline


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Bamboozle Roadshow: Boys Like Girls

STRAIGHT UP RANDOM @ BAMBOOZLE ROADSHOW 2010

Interview: Boys Like Girls

View photos of the band HERE.

An interview with Bryan Donahue (Bass) of Boys Like Girls.

PART 1:

PART 2:


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Bamboozle Roadshow: Mercy Mercedes

STRAIGHT UP RANDOM @ BAMBOOZLE ROADSHOW 2010

Interview: Mercy Mercedes

An interview with Nate Smith (Vocals) of Mercy Mercedes


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Bamboozle Roadshow: To Write Love On Her Arms

STRAIGHT UP RANDOM @ BAMBOOZLE ROADSHOW 2010

Featured Organization: To Write Love On Her Arms

An interview with Benefit Coordinator Chloe Grabanski of To Write Love On Her Arms.


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New Releases For The Week of June 8, 2010

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Decade Live at The El Mocambo (CD/DVD) - Silversten

Silverstein are celebrating the band’s 10 year anniversary with the release of “Decade Live at The El Mocambo” which is the band’s first live album and was recorded over 4 nights in Toronto. The DVD is directed by Robby Starbuck and features more than 2 hours of live footage, and also includes all 10 of Silverstein’s music videos. The CD includes 22 live tracks from the band. This is a release that fans new and old of Silverstein will most definitely enjoy, so be sure to pick it up today!

Guaranteed To Disagree EP- We Are The In Crowd

We Don’t Stand A Chance - AM Taxi

Noir - William Control

Shout It Out - Hanson

Lazarus - Travie McCoy

Eureka - Rooney

Lost Boy - MyChildren MyBride

Champ - Tokyo Police Club

Take A Vacation! - The Young Veins

White Crosses - Against Me!

The Most Beautiful - Rookie Of The Year

Emarosa - Emarosa

Attack Attack! - Attack Attack!


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Contest: Silverstein CD/Tshirt Combo

Want to win a copy of Silverstein’s new DECADE Live CD/DVD that comes out tomorrow? What about a Silverstein T-shirt to go along with that CD?

Straight Up Random will be choosing one lucky follower on Twitter to win these goodies once we reach 350 followers. 

So follow us on twitter and YOU might end up winning this Silverstein CD/Tshirt combo courtesy of Victory Records!

TWITTER.COM/Str8uprandom

Winner will be notified via Direct Message on Twitter.

Good luck, and happy tweeting!


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