May 152012
Apr 042012
It’s official! Dead Sara will be making their late night TV debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Make sure to tune in June 7th to catch their performance!
As reported by PureGrainAudio
Los Angeles rock band Dead Sara’s highly anticipated debut album is now available at online retailers and record stores everywhere. Fresh off sets of highly buzzed about performances in the U.S., the band has announced a slate of 75 tour dates kicking off April 13 supporting Chevelle, followed by a North American tour with The Used beginning May 12, and a run of radio festival dates including BuzzFest in Woodlands, TX, EdgeFest in Dallas, and the Big Gig in Hartford, CT. The band will be the musical guest performing on Jimmy Kimmel Live! June 7, before embarking on the 40+ date coast-to-coast outing of this summer’s Vans Warped Tour starting June 16.
Dead Sara’s 11 track full-length debut set, produced by Noah Shain (Atreyu, As Tall As Lions, Sonny Moore/aka Skrillex), is driven by the dynamic duo of two talented young women, singer Emily Armstrong and guitarist Siouxsie Medley. The band is rounded out by bassist Chris Null and drummer Sean Friday, creating an electrifying four-piece rock band whose supercharged music is propelled by Medley’s exhilarating, monster guitar riffs and Armstrong’s powerful, wailing vocals.
Mar 292012
[From: http://emol.org/newclub/deadsaraconcerttour2012]
Los Angeles rock band Dead Sara have announced a slate of 20 new North American tour dates with The Used beginning May 12. Fresh off a set of highly buzzed about performances at the SXSW Music Festival in Austin, TX, Dead Sara will hit the road for a previously announced run of shows beginning April 13 supporting Chevelle; radio festival dates including BuzzFest in Woodlands, TX, EdgeFest in Dallas, and the Big Gig in Hartford, CT; as well as a previously confirmed 40+ date coast-to-coast outing on this summer’s Vans Warped Tour. Additional tour dates will be announced.
The “L.A. quartet poised to breakout nationally” this year, was recently profiled by RollingStone.com. Read all about it online now. The band will release their highly anticipated self-titled debut album on April 10th (Pocket Kid Records/ Fontana/Universal). Their debut single “Weatherman” is exploding at radio and fast becoming the #1 most requested song at stations across the country. View the video online at: http://youtu.be/cLGoeYOZ0Qs.
Having spent much of last year in the studio, Dead Sara’s 11-track full-length debut set, produced by Noah Shain (Atreyu, As Tall As Lions, Sonny Moore/aka Skrillex), is driven by the dynamic duo of two talented young women, singer Emily Armstrong and guitarist Siouxsie Medley. The band is rounded out by bassist Chris Null and drummer Sean Friday, creating an electrifying four-piece rock band whose supercharged music is propelled by Medley’s exhilarating, monster guitar riffs and Armstrong’s powerful, wailing vocals.
The band, praised for its blazing impassioned rock and catchy guitar melodies, have been attracting major buzz for the ferocious spectacle of their high-octane live performances, embodying everything you want from a young, hungry, unpredictable and enigmatic rock band.
Visit Dead Sara online at: www.DeadSara.com
Become a fan on Facebook: www.Facebook.com/DeadSara
Follow the band on Twitter: @DeadSara
Check out their videos on YouTube: www.YouTube.com/DeadSaraTheBand
DEAD SARA – CONFIRMED U.S. TOUR DATES
DATE VENUE CITY/STATE
March 29 Club Nokia:
Album release party/Warped Tour kick-off party Los Angeles, CA
April 14 The Canal Club Richmond, VA
* * WRXL The Chili Cook Off After Party featuring Chuck Shaffer Picture Show & more
April 20 Lonestar Amphitheater Lubbock, TX
KFMX Bday Bash! Featuring Cavo, Buckcherry, Korn
April 21 Woodlands Pavilion/KTBZ 94.5FM BuzzFest Woodlands, TX
Featuring Korn, Evans Blue, Evanescence, The Dirty Heads, Blue October, Cage The Elephant
April 22 FC Dallas Stadium/102.1FM The Edge-EdgeFest Dallas, TX
Featuring Black Keys, Garbage, Cake, Cage The Elephant, Arctic Monkeys, Evanescence
April 28 Midland AMC/KRBZ’s Annual Buzz Prom Kansas City, MO
May 19 Comcast Theatre/WCCC Big Gig 2012 Hartford, CT
Featuring Godsmack, Hellyeah, Staind, Volbeat and more
May 26 KLAQ Balloonfest 2012 El Paso, TX
Featuring Buckcherry and others…
* Additional dates to be announced
# # #
DEAD SARA/CHEVELLE – U.S. TOUR DATES
DATE VENUE CITY/STATE
April 13 Coliseum Tallahassee Tallahassee, FL
April 16 Minglewood Hall Memphis, TN
April 17 Ford Park Event Center Beaumont, TX
April 18 Hurricane Harry’s College Station, TX
April 23 Tricky Falls El Paso, TX
April 25 Club Nokia Los Angeles, CA
May 8 Varsity Theatre Baton Rouge, LA
May 9 Concrete Street Amphitheater Corpus Christi, TX
May 10 Backstage Live San Antonio, TX
# # #
DEAD SARA/THE USED – NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES:
DATE VENUE CITY/STATE
May 12 Town Hall Buffalo, NY
May 13 Northern Lights Albany, NY
May 15 TLA Philadelphia, PA
May 16 Paramount Huntington, NY
May 18 Lupo’s Providence, RI
May 21 Irving Plaza New York, NY
May 22 Crocodile Rock Allentown, PA
May 23 Fillmore Charlotte, NC
May 27 House of Blues Orlando, FL
May 30 Fillmore Silver Spring, MD
May 31 Bogart’s Cincinnati, OH
June 1 The Rave Milwaukee, WI
June 3 Garrick Winnipeg
June 5 Starlite Edmonton
June 6 Macewan Ballroom Calgary
June 9 Vogue Vancouver
June 10 Showbox at the Market Seattle, WA
June 11 Roseland Theatre Portland, OR
# # #
DEAD SARA/VANS WARPED TOUR:
DATE VENUE CITY/STATE
June 16 Utah State Fairpark Salt Lake City, UT
June 17 Sports Authority Field Denver, CO
June 20 Plaza Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, NV
June 21 Great Park Irvine, CA
June 22 Fairplex Pomona, CA
June 23 Shoreline Amphitheatre Mountain View, CA
June 24 Seaside Park Ventura, CA
June 27 Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre Chula Vista, CA
June 28 Peoria Sports Complex Peoria, AZ
June 29 New Mexico State University Las Cruces, NM
June 30 AT&T Center San Antonio, TX
July 1 Minute Maid Park Houston, TX
July 3 Gexa Energy Pavilion Dallas, TX
July 5 Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Maryland Heights, MO
July 6 Silverdome Pontiac, MI
July 7 First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre Tinley Park, IL
July 8 Canterbury Park Shakopee, MN
July 9 Sandstone Amphitheatre Bonner Springs, KS
July 10 Klipsch Music Center Noblesville, IN
July 11 Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, OH
July 12 First Niagara Pavilion Burgettstown, PA
July 13 International Centre Arrow Hall Mississauga, ON
July 14 Parc Jean Drapeau Montreal, QC
July 15 Comcast Theatre Hartford, CT
July 17 Darien Lake Performing Arts Center Darien Center, NY
July 18 Toyota Pavilion Scranton, PA
July 19 Comcast Center Mansfield, MA
July 20 Susquehanna Bank Center Camden, NJ
July 21 Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum Uniondale, NY
July 22 Monmouth Park Oceanport, NJ
July 24 Merriweather Post Pavilion Columbia, MD
July 25 Farm Bureau Live Virginia Beach, VA
July 26 Aaron’s Amphitheatre Atlanta, GA
July 27 Central Florida Fairgrounds Orlando, FL
July 28 Cruzan Amphitheatre West Palm Beach, FL
July 29 Vinoy Waterfront Park St. Petersburg, FL
July 30 Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Charlotte, NC
July 31 Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati, OH
August 1 Marcus Amphitheater Milwaukee, WI
August 4 Marymoor Amphitheatre Redmond, WA
August 5 Washington County Fair Hillsboro, OR
Mar 282012
Mar 272012
March 27, 2012 – Weatherman now added by 37 Stati0ns nationwide. Weatherman breaks into the top 40 Nationally at #35 on Active Rock charts and scores big on requests lines as reported below:
As reported on March 1 by SkopeMag.com, “The bands’ explosive first single “Weatherman” has sunk its teeth into Modern Rock and Active Rock radio and is already the #1 Most Requested Song at KYSR 98.7FM in Los Angeles, while also scoring early adds from influential stations across the country.”
As reported on April 6th by PicksySticks.com, “[T]heir debut single ‘Weatherman’ [is] becoming the #1 most requested song at college radio stations across the country… and was recently profiled by Rolling Stone, dubbing the band as the ‘L.A. quartet poised to breakout nationally.’”
STATIONS WHO HAVE ADDED WEATHERMAN as of 3/27/2112
1. WAQX/Syracuse NY
2. KQXR/Boise ID
3. KTUX/Shreveport LA
4. KLFX/Kileen TX (auto add)
5. KNCN/Chorpus Christi (auto add)
6. KDJE/Little Rock (auto add)
7. KBRQ/Waco TX (auto add)
8. WKLS/Atlanta GA
9. KFMX/Lubbock TX
10. CC/Premium Choice
11. KXRK/Salt Lake City UT
12. KAZR/Des Moines IA
13. KHTQ/Spokane WA
14. WBUZ/Nashville TN
15. KLAQ/El Paso TX
16. WZOR/Appleton WI
17. WMMR/Philadelphia PA
18. WXZZ/Lexington KY
19. KURQ/San Luis Obispo CA
20. Music Choice/Rock
21. WIIL/Chicago IL
22. WRXL/Richmond VA
23. KOMP/Las Vegas NV
24. KFRQ/McAllen TX
25. WYBB/Charleston SC
26. WRTT/Huntsville AL
27. WCPR/Biloxi MS
28. KCXX/Riverside CA
29. KYSR/Los Angeles CA
30. WRKN/New Orleans LA
31. KNDD/Seattle WA – drop after 52 spins
32. KRBZ/Kansas City MO
33. KEYJ/Abilene TX
34. KBOB/Quad Cities IA
35. KTBZ/Houston TX
36. 99X/Atlanta GA
37. WCCC/Hartford
Mar 042012
Dead Sara will be going on tour with Chevelle in April and May.
Dead Sara with Chevelle U.S. Tour Dates:
4/13 — Coliseum Tallahassee — Tallahassee, Fla.
4/17 — Ford Park Event Center — Beaumont, Texas
4/18 — Hurricane Harry’s — College Station, Texas
4/20 — Lonestar Amphitheater — Lubbock, Texas (w/Cavo, Buckcherry, Korn)
4/23 — Tricky Falls — El Paso, Texas
5/9 — Concrete Street Amphitheater — Corpus Christi, Texas
5/10 — Backstage Live — San Antonio, Texas
5/22 — Blue Note — Columbia, Mo.
Mar 022012
7 New stations added “Weatherman” since the add date of 2/14. Giving us a total of 23 stations that have added “Weatherman” to their rotation.
NEW ADS
Feb 28 2012
1. WMMR/Philadelphia PA
2. WXZZ/Lexington KY
3. KURQ/San Luis Obispo CA
4. Music Choice/Rock
5. KLZQ/El Paso TX
Feb 21 2012
1. WIIL/Chicago IL
2. WRXL/Richmond VA
Great Performance review after Viper Room Show:
“Does this band realize they are on the precipice of becoming something huge?” http://www.grammy.com/blogs/dead-sara
Mar 012012
Well, looks like Skope says it all…so just let them say it…
DEAD SARA TO RELEASE SELF-TITLED DEBUT
March 1, 2012 | by Skope
Los Angeles rock band Dead Sara have announced the release of their highly anticipated self-titled debut album on April 10th on Pocket Kid Records/ Fontana/Universal. Having spent much of last year in the studio, Dead Sara will hit the road in support of their debut full-length album beginning with a week of shows in Austin, TX at the SXSW Music Festival in March, followed by a spring tour supporting Chevelle, and radio festival dates including BuzzFest in Woodlands, TX, EdgeFest in Dallas, LAZERfest in Des Moines, and the Big Gig in Hartford, CT. Additional dates will be announced. The band will cap it all off with a 40+ date coast-to-coast run on the Vans Warped Tour this summer, beginning June 16th, and will perform at the annual Warped Tour kick-off party/record release party on Thursday, March 29 at Club Nokia in Los Angeles.
The bands’ explosive first single “Weatherman” has sunk its teeth into Modern Rock and Active Rock radio and is already the #1 Most Requested Song at KYSR/Star 98.7FM in Los Angeles, while also scoring early adds from influential stations across the country.
Skopemag.com
Feb 152012
2/14/12 was our official “add date” for “Weatherman” to Radio. 16 Stations have now added “Weatherman” to their rotation….
“Weatherman”
– STATIONS WHO ADDED WEATHERMAN:
WCCC: Hartford, CT.
KOMP: Las Vegas, NV
99X: Atlanta, GA
KEYJ: Abilene, TX
KTBZ: Houston, TX
KBOB Quad City, Iowa
KNDD Seattle, Washinton
KRBZ, Kansas City
KYSR: Los Angeles CA
WKRN: New Orleans LA
KFRQ: McAllen TX
WYBB:Charleston SC
WRTT:Huntsville AL
WCPR: Biloxi MS
KCXX: Riverside CA
WGRD: Grand Rapids
– STATIONS WHO ARE PLAYING WEATHERMAN:
KXXR: Minneapolis, MN
KRAB: Bakersfield, CA
KFMA: Tucsan, AZ
WKRL: Syracuse, NY
WXFX: Montgomery, AL
The album will be officially released on 4/10/2012
Jan 282012
Although the Dead Sara Album has not been officially released to Radio yet, as of 2/7/2012 the single “Weatherman” has been added to the following stations
– STATIONS WHO ADDED WEATHERMAN:
WCCC: Hartford, CT.
KOMP: Las Vegas, NV
99X: Atlanta, GA
KEYJ: Abilene, TX
KTBZ: Houston, TX
KBOB Quad City, Iowa
KNDD Seattle, Washinton
KRBZ, Kansas CityKYSR: Los Angeles CA
WKRN New Orleans LA
– STATIONS WHO ARE PLAYING WEATHERMAN:
WGRD: Grand Rapids, MI
KTBZ: Houston, TX
KXXR: Minneapolis, MN
KRAB: Bakersfield, CA
KBOB: Quad City, Iowa
KFMA: Tucsan, AZ
WKRL: Syracuse, NY
WXFX: Montgomery, AL
The official add date for “Weatherman” single release is 2/14/2012
The album will be officially released on 4/10/2012
Jan 182012
As the Warped Tour begins announcing their line up for the 2012 Tour, Dead Sara joins a prestigious list of bands that have been featured on the warped tour – some of those past featured bands have been: Katy Perry (2008), Paramore (2005), Eminem (1999), No Doubt (1995), Sublime (1995), M.I.A. (2008), Limp Biscuit (1997), Sugar Ray (1997), 30 Seconds to Mars (2006), Rise Against (2004), All American Rejects (2003), Gym Class Heroes (2005), Mike Posner (2010), Fall Out Boy (2004), The Used (2002), My Chemical Romance (2004), AFI (2000), Avenged Sevenfold (2003), Black Eyed Peas (1999), Blink 182 (1996), Deftones (1995), Good Charlotte (2001), Dropkick Murphys (1999), Incubus (1998), New Found Glory (2001).
Check out the warped tour here: http://vanswarpedtour.com/ and here http://vanswarpedtour.com/bands/
Check Out Dead Sara’s page here: http://vanswarpedtour.com/band/dead-sara
Dead Sara’s Warped Tour Schedule
| DATE | MILES | CITY, STATE | VENUE | CAP |
| 14-Jun | Boise, ID | Idaho Center Amphitheatre | 10,520 | |
| 15-Jun | Boise, ID | Idaho Center Amphitheatre | 10,520 | |
| 16-Jun | 340 | Salt Lake City, UT | Utah State Fairgrounds | 17,500 |
| 17-Jun | 518 | Denver, CO | Invesco Field at Mile High | 25,000 |
| 18-Jun | OFF | |||
| 19-Jun | 822 | Phoenix, AZ | Peoria Sports Complex/TBA | 16,000 |
| 20-Jun | 301 | Las Vegas, NV | Union Plaza | 10,000 |
| 21-Jun | 264 | Irvine, CA | Orange County Great Park | TBD |
| 22-Jun | 36 | Pomona, CA | Pomona Fairplex | 23,000 |
| 23-Jun | 409 | San Francisco, CA | Shoreline Amphitheatre | 16,000 |
| 24-Jun | 353 | Ventura, CA | Seaside Park | 17,000 |
| 25-Jun | OFF | |||
| 26-Jun | 389 | Sacramento, CA | Sleep Train Amphitheatre | 15,000 |
| 27-Jun | 504 | San Diego, CA | Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre | 16,000 |
| 28-Jun | OFF | |||
| 29-Jun | 682 | Las Cruces, NM | N.M.S.U. Practice Field | 15,000 |
| 30-Jun | 598 | San Antonio, TX | AT&T Center | 17,884 |
| 1-Jul | 198 | Houston, TX | Sam Houston Race Park | 18,834 |
| 2-Jul | OFF | |||
| Hildalgo, TX | State Farm Arena | |||
| 3-Jul | 241 | Dallas, TX | Gexa Energy Pavilion | 18,800 |
| 4-Jul | OFF | |||
| 5-Jul | 647 | St. Louis, MO | Verizon Wireless Amphitheater | 18,000 |
| 6-Jul | 531 | Detroit, MI | Comerica Park | 25,000 |
| 7-Jul | 283 | Chicago, IL | First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre | 21,903 |
| 8-Jul | 408 | Minneapolis, MN | Canterbury Park | 20,000 |
| 9-Jul | 437 | Kansas City, MO | Sandstone Amphitheater | 18,000 |
| 10-Jul | 482 | Indianapolis, IN | Verizon Wireless Music Center | 16,750 |
| 11-Jul | 317 | Cleveland, OH | Blossom Music Center | 16,750 |
| 12-Jul | 133 | Pittsburgh, PA | First Niagara Pavilion | 18,000 |
| 13-Jul | 321 | Toronto, ON | Arrow Hall | 20,000 |
| 14-Jul | 343 | Montréal, QC | Parc Jean Drapeau | 20,000 |
| 15-Jul | 332 | Hartford, CT | The Comcast Theatre | 24,087 |
| 16-Jul | OFF | |||
| 17-Jul | 398 | Buffalo, NY | Darien Lake PAC | 21,000 |
| 18-Jul | 279 | Scranton, PA | Toyota Pavilion | 17,425 |
| 19-Jul | 295 | Boston, MA | Comcast Center | 19,300 |
| 20-Jul | 309 | Philadelphia, PA | Susquehanna Bank Center | 19,250 |
| 21-Jul | 120 | Uniondale, NY | Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum | 23,000 |
| 22-Jul | 78 | Oceanport, NJ | Monmouth Park Racetrack | 20,000 |
| 23-Jul | OFF | |||
| 24-Jul | 215 | Washington, D.C. | Merriweather Post Pavilion | 17,500 |
| 25-Jul | 209 | Virginia Beach, VA | Farm Bureau Live | 15,000 |
| 26-Jul | 613 | Atlanta, GA | Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood | 14,750 |
| 27-Jul | 438 | Orlando, FL | Central Florida Fairgrounds | 17,000 |
| 28-Jul | 236 | Miami, FL | Cruzan Amphitheatre | 15,998 |
| 29-Jul | 285 | Tampa, FL | Vinoy Park | 15,000 |
| 30-Jul | 575 | Charlotte, NC | Charlotte Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre | 17,500 |
| 31-Jul | 479 | Cincinnati, OH | Riverbend Music Center | 16,000 |
| 1-Aug | 382 | Milwaukee, WI | Marcus Amphitheatre | 14,500 |
| 2-Aug | OFF | |||
| 3-Aug | OFF | |||
| 4-Aug | 1,992 | Seattle, WA | Gorge Amphitheatre | 20,000 |
| 5-Aug | 174 | Portland, OR | Washington County Fairgrounds | 13,000 |
Jan 142012
Dead Sara played to a sold out crowd at the Troubadour in Los Angeles on Tuesday January 10th. Read some of the reviews here:
Dead Sara At The Troubadour
If there were any doubt that 2012 was going to be Dead Sara’s year, the L.A. quartet’s scorching performance on Tuesday at the Troubadour quashed it. When we first heard from Emily Armstrong, Siouxsie Medley, Chris Null and Sean Friday last June, they had planned to release an album last August. But they bode their time and were rewarded when Pocket Kid Records, the imprint that had signed them in 2010, got a distribution deal late last year with Fontana/Universal. Their self-titled debut will finally arrive in May. Dead Sara had “arrived” for many L.A. fans long before that — Armstrong’s big pipes, backed by Medley’s guitar riffs and the rhythms of Null and Friday, have given hard-rock fans something fresh for their estimable appetites. And the crowd on Tuesday at the sold-out Troubadour ate it up. (more)
Dead Sara and Last In Class @ The Troubadoor
Pure rock and roll, Dead Sara oozes it from their pores in sweat and tears. As anticipation grew in this sold-out Troubadour crowd, Emily Armstrong started off with the slow-burning rock ballad “Sorry For It All” showcasing her powerful vocals, reaching deep into the depths of her soul. Soon afterwards, Dead Sara gave the fans what they paid to see -fierce and blistering guitars let loose over rock-anthem-like choruses in “Lemon Scent,” “Test My Patience” and “Face to Face.” And when Dead Sara launched into their soon-to-be mega hit “Weatherman” you almost forgot you were watching a rock show in the 450 capacity Troubadour and not in a venue like Staples Center that holds thousands. Dead Sara next plays at The Slidebar in Fullerton on Jan. 20th and then The Bootleg Theater in L.A. on Feb. 2nd. Get tiks while they last. (more)
Dead Sara
Last night I saw Dead Sara at The Troubadour. It was a true rock show. Their stage presence was out of control. It was a change to see a band that wasn’t using the bells and whistles of technology. Check out the song Face to Face, slower song and reminds me of Cold Flame by Band of Skulls. Weatherman is a hit- (more)
Jan 012012
Although we have not released Dead Sara’s new album yet, they have already begun getting “best new band” titles: read the full article here: http://www.zoiksonline.com/2011/12/scarlett-johansson-nude-herman-cains-9.html
“Best New Band: This is a tough one. There have been many groups worthy of fitting into this category. That’s why there is a tie. I know, I took the easy way out – get over it.
The first is Dead Sara, whose self-titled debut album sounds like a veteran group’s fifth effort. This female fronted group, courtesy of Emily Armstrong, opened up for Bush and their album is one of the best of the year. And I’m talking about albums from all bands – new and seasoned. Check them out. You won’t regret it.
The second is The Pretty Reckless, led by former “Gossip Girl” actress Taylor Momsen. Their debut album, “Light Me Up,” debuted at number two on iTunes and the band has just wrapped up touring with Evanescence and Guns n’ Roses. Talk about two great tours.”
Dec 112011
“Hat’s off to Pocket Kid records as well for finding what will be the best band of 2012 in my estimation…I’m sad I didn’t know this band before they got their big break. I would have sold most everything I own to sign this band. Emily Amstrong is the best female rock singer of 2011. YES I SAID IT, I have the balls to say it! The best…This band will be a house hold name in 2012, The record label hit gold with this one. I wish them both the best and thank them for bringing Dead Sara’s Music to our ears.”
– Over The Top, TheNeverEndingStage.com (Dec 01, 2011)
– Over The Top, TheNeverEndingStage.com (Dec 01, 2011)
” If you call yourself a fan of rock music, you will soon be calling yourself a fan of Dead Sara! ”
– Future Rock Stars (Nov 30, 2011)
“When was the last time you listened to an entire record and didn’t hit the ‘skip’ button? When was the last time you listened to an entire record and every song reached out, grabbed you by the throat and screamed to your heart, “WAKE UP”!!!! When was the last time an entire record actually did wake you up from the emotional slumber that the last decade of monotonous music has sent you in to? In my opinion music has been in a coma for over a decade, but here is a band that’s about to breathe life into your life! Go listen to Weatherman and see if it doesn’t make you feel like you can take on the world! Go listen to a few other songs and see what kind of emotions they inspire: Dead Sara….And as far as music goes, this crap works better than any other crap out there!”
– Crap That Works (Dec 04, 2011)
Pocket Kid Records Signs Distribution Deal with Fontana/Universal
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Dec 012011
Three year exclusive record manufacturing and distribution agreement.
Glendale, California – Pocket Kid Records is pleased to announce it has finalized an exclusive three-year distribution and record manufacturing agreement with Fontana Distribution, LLC, a subsidiary of Universal Music Group.
In entering into the agreement, which covers the United States and Canada territories, Pocket Kid joins the family of Fontana-distributed labels such as Interscope Records (Blink-182, Feist), Island Def Jam Recordings (Ludicris, Bon-Jovi), Downtown Records (Mos Def, Gnarls Barkley) and Nitro Records (AFI, The Offspring).
“We look forward to working with Fontana to market great music to the public,” remarked Pocket Kid Records head Robert Bryan. “This new deal gives our artists exposure to retail outlets, such as Target, Best Buy and Wal-Mart, as well as to new media outlets, including Amazon and iTunes.”
The first album to be released through the new distribution agreement will be the debut album of Pocket Kid recording artist Dead Sara.
Added Robert Bryan: “With Dead Sara’s first album being released imminently, these are indeed exciting times for our label. Armed with this new distribution agreement with Fontana, we expect to sign other great new artists who will help fulfill our mission to cultivate large audiences for new, original voices in music.”
Pocket Kid Records is a Glendale California-based record label and a subsidiary of Viscount Records Inc., itself a subsidiary of Interact-TV Incorporated, a publicly-traded Delaware corporation (OTC: ITVI).
Fontana Distribution, LLC is a Universal City, CA-based record distribution company and a subsidiary of Universal Music Group, itself a subsidiary of publicly-traded Vivendi S.A. (Euronext: VIV).
For more information, please contact:
Robert Bryan, President
Pocket Kid Records
323-203-0059 x 107
info@pocketkidrecords.com
Dead Sara Unplugged + WCCC Interview
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Nov 302011
Oct 112011
Sorry folks, but there will be one more postponement of the Dead Sara debut album release date. We are in negotiations with several major distributors and unfortunately (or fortunately) it is difficult to make a final decision regarding who we will go with. But our attorneys are plugging away at the legal stuff and it shouldn’t be too much longer. Next announcement should be after we have signed a distribution agreement and that announcement will be final. Right now we anticipate the release date will be sometime in November.
And YES…those rumors (whatever they are….) are probably true but we can’t confirm them yet. And we WILL have some additional major announcements soon regarding Dead Sara’s touring… so just stay tuned…
Pocket Kid Records
Sep 282011
Dead Sara delivers at the Neptune in Seattle
Dead Sara’s Emily Armstrong live at the Neptune Theater in Seattle.
It’s a rare and wonderful thing when you get to see a band live that is so obviously destined for big things in the near future. Dead Sara is one of those bands.
Now we’re not much for gushing here at the American Rock Scene usually, but this past Thursday we got the chance to get our mind’s blown by Los Angeles-based Dead Sara, who opened for Bush at the Neptune in Seattle.
Coming into the show we were familiar with the band’s single “Weatherman”, 4-minutes, 24-seconds of music that hearkens back to the frenetic energy of early Jane’s Addiction.
Live, the band parlayed that energy into a electrifying set, amplified even further by lead singer Emily Armstrong’s aggressive, but versatile vocals and stage-as-a-jungle-gym-presence, as she used amps, road cases and the drum kit as launching pads during the set.
Musically the band finds balance with guitarist Siouxsie Medley driving the band with straight-ahead riffage, augmented with mood-enhancing flourishes. The bottom is ably held down by bassist Chris Null and drummer Sean Friday.
We think you’ll definitely be hearing more from this band, so if you get a chance to catch them live, don’t miss it!!!
Photos: Dead Sara @ the Neptune
Dead Sara opened for Bush last Thursday night in Seattle with a performance at the Neptune Theater. The quartet from Los Angeles played a passionate set that got me totally into them immediately. My favorite song was “Lemon Scent,” with its awesome guitar riff. Actually all their songs had such great guitar work, and the vocals by Emily Armstrong knock you off your feet. I am waiting patiently for this band to return to Seattle. I also have to get pix of drummer Sean Friday, who was just out of view. This band is just so cool.
BlackBeatSeattle.com (See lots of photos here!)
DEAD SARA LIVE AT THE SLIDEBAR 9/4/11
I had the pleasure of seeing Dead Sara once again at the Slidebar in Fullerton last Sunday night!
There are a few bands that I can actually watch live more than 2-3 times before they just bore the f**k out of me! Dead Sara never bores me…. In fact it seems like they just keep sounding better and better! They are my favorite live act for sure and their album comes out October 11th. Trust me when I tell you to go buy it and you WILL like it! I have been lucky to hear most of it and have been blasting it at level 10 in my car as I drive around OC. It helps the drive but I get so pumped up I almost crash into people! This is how they were live on Sunday night. I know that might seem odd to understand but I do get pumped up when they play live. I need a chiropractor for my neck because I was head banging like a 14 year old seeing Metallica for the very first time! I think I spilled 3 beers all over myself and others in the crowd.
When you get a chance to hang with the Dead Sara they are extremely nice and very approachable. BUT…. when they get on stage and jump into songs like Test my Patience and Weather Man the band will kick your f**king ass into oblivion! That is how I can best describe them…. GO SEE THEM and BUY THEIR NEW CD when it comes out!
Dead Sara Hemmingway’s Lounge in Hollywood
Los Angeles based rock group Dead Sara have created a strong following in the independent scene within the past year. After playing countless venues throughout southern California, the four-piece ensemble continuously delivers mesmerizing performances while gaining new fans at every show. The unpredictability and intense energy portrayed by the band instantly leave audiences desperately craving for more.
Dead Sara returned to Hemmingway’s Lounge in Hollywood where they filmed their latest music video “Sorry For It All.” The antique and history driven vibes from the venue proved to be too much to contain as they jumped back and forth on the small stage. Lead singer Emily Armstrong’s vocal range invoked passion and dedication with every note, delivering yet another breath taking performance. Her versatility continued while playing rhythm guitars and shrieking wildly into the microphone. Lead guitarist Siouxsie Medley’s calm demeanor provided the counter balance to Emily’s personality, fusing a solid on stage collaboration of force and power.
Although an official album has yet to be released, dedicated fans already had favorite songs to sing along to throughout the night. “Weatherman, We Are What You Say” and “Sorry For It All” had the audience shouting out the lyrics in unison with Emily. The wild and fast paced drumbeats Sean Friday released onto the crowd had Emily tossing and turning across the floor in desperation. Chris Null’s throbbing bass lines sent everyone in the front row into a head-banging trance accompanied by scattered fist pumps and loud cheers.
With radio waves oversaturated by repetitive music, Dead Sara comes across as a diamond in the rough. Their sound could easily be placed as a 90’s post grunge addition with a fast paced modern splash. They have the stage presence and live energy to explode at any moment. Their ambitious cravings and thirst more spotlights leaves them with one goal, “Tour the world and play your house party.” Dead Sara’s self-titled debut is scheduled for release this fall. The album is currently available for streaming off their website, with links to social medias sites. Dead Sara is a must see act, their contagious energy is destined for greener pastures. Don’t miss out on an opportunity to catch an up and coming act at a small venue.
Sep 282011
“One thing becomes very clear upon listening to Dead Sara’s self-titled debut full length album: this band will not be flying under the radar for long. Fronted by lead singer/rhythm guitarist Emily Armstrong and lead guitarist Siouxsie Medley, the band has a distinct swagger and incendiary sound…Armstrong’s vocal range and quality are astonishing… One minute, she’s handling a soaring ballad with ease, and the next, she’s screaming with the white hot intensity of a thousand suns. Partner-in-crime Medley may not be the band’s frontwoman per se, but her guitar takes center stage alongside Armstrong’s riveting voice. She consistently brings the ruckus, laying down riff-after-memorable riff that form the basis for Dead Sara’s unmistakably heavy and haunting sound. …A rarity in today’s hard rock scene, Dead Sara exhibits a simultaneously polished yet raw and primal sound….Dead Sara is nothing short of a must listen for any hard rock fan.”
– Jason Shane, Antiquiet (Sep 28, 2011)
– Jason Shane, Antiquiet (Sep 28, 2011)
” Dead Sara brings to today’s rock what Heart and Joan Jett brought to yesterday’s rock. The female fronted duo of Emily Armstrong and Siouxsie Medley unleashes a gritty mix of rock, pop and soul. Their self-titled debut album, which drops October 11th, combines classic rock with a modern sound. Armstrong’s raspy vocals are a mix of Linda Perry and Janis Joplin, while the band behind her incorporates melodic riffs and seductive power chords. The rock anthem “I Said You Were Lucky” and the radio friendly “Weatherman” will catapult Dead Sara to the top of the music charts. If there is a lesson to be learned from what Heart and Joan Jett were able to accomplish, look for Dead Sara to do the same in today’s musical climate. ”
– Jason Tanamore, Zoiks! Online (Sep 10, 2011)
– Jason Tanamore, Zoiks! Online (Sep 10, 2011)
” Dead Sara’s one-two, estrogen packed punch of frontwoman Emily Armstrong and lead guitarist Siouxsie Medley is a force to be reckoned with, showcasing their wares time and time again on their self titled release…Dead Sara as a whole is a sight to behold, a record well deserved of a listen. Give it the chance; it will surprise you, plain and simple. ”
– Brian Campbell, Buffalo NY, Examiner (Sep 04, 2011)
– Brian Campbell, Buffalo NY, Examiner (Sep 04, 2011)
“Armstrong’s vocals flawlessly blend an artful mixture of Melissa Etheridge and Joan Jett with, when tactically necessary, a potent dose of Janis Joplin thrown in for attention-commanding effect. Join those vocals with Siouxsie Medley’s solid guitar work, and you have the female juggernaut that makes up the heart and soul of Dead Sara.”
– Staff, BoomeroCity.com (May 01, 2011)
– Staff, BoomeroCity.com (May 01, 2011)
“Dead Sara IS Emily Armstrong (vocals/guitar), Siouxsie Medley (guitar/vocals), Chris Null (bass), Sean Friday (drums). Dead Sara IS not a pop band. Dead Sara IS all we want from a band and more. Dead Sara IS not “Chick Rock” They are a hard hitting, in-your-face, meat and potatoes rock and roll outfit from Southern California. Period! In a time of conformity and playing along with the mold makers who often times control what is entering the ears of the listening public, it is very refreshing to discover a band like this. They have shunned the advice of music executives who thought they needed a more “poppy” sound and stayed true to what they want to play and thank God! Here’s the message that Dead Sara proudly displays ” This is us, deal with it”! ”
– Glen Casebeer, American Rock Scene (Sep 13, 2011)
– Glen Casebeer, American Rock Scene (Sep 13, 2011)
Sep 062011
“The quartet of Armstrong, guitarist Siouxsie Medley, Chris Null and Sean Friday announced their presence as one of L.A.’s prime hard-rock contenders earlier this year, and their forthcoming album (due Oct. 11) packs enough punch to knock a (Sunset) boulevard full of pretenders out of the ring.”
– Kevin, Buzz Bands (Sep 01, 2011)
– Kevin, Buzz Bands (Sep 01, 2011)
“Dead Sara’s self-titled album comes across as a diamond in the rough. The passion and emotion embedded in every note is quickly detected in Emily Armstrong’s vocal range. The musical outbursts expelled by the band come across as an unpredicted ticking time bomb, releasing chaotic moments of energy and destruction into an unstable environment….Dead Sara’s grunge-rock-like sound with a modern splash is exactly what radio stations everywhere have been waiting for. ”
– Jacob Gaitan, Campus Circle (Aug 23, 2011)
“At one time or another, most of us have had the “desert island” conversation with our friends, where we make a list of the ten movies/books/music albums we would want if stranded on an island with sand and a coconut tree….Dead Sara’s ability to put out a pure, back-to-basics rock album that channels so much inner feeling and the superb work ethic required to write such powerful songs have endeared them to those who have been lucky enough to hear them. Their music is infectious and leaves you wanting more, but that is not what has endeared them to me. It is their ability to tap into all that is rock and extract out something new and profound and remind me of why I love music in the first place. That is why I am including them in my desert island library.”
– Clay, Nanobot Rock Reviews // Music Reviews – For Fans By Fans (Aug 16, 2011)
– Clay, Nanobot Rock Reviews // Music Reviews – For Fans By Fans (Aug 16, 2011)
“The time has come to leave all you’ve known to be safe and secure behind. It is time to let go of the simplicities of mainstream rock and accept the revolution that is Dead Sara. With as much ferocity of even the most seasoned bands, Dead Sara stands atop those before them and plants their flag, confidently claiming their place in rock. This tight group of four, hailing from L.A., explodes out of the gates with their ground shaking self-titled album. In today’s music, it is rare to deliver something truly unique. Dead Sara raises the bar and has drawn my attention, if not much more.”
– Greg, Nanobot Rock Reviews // Music Reviews – For Fans By Fans (Aug 16, 2011)
– Greg, Nanobot Rock Reviews // Music Reviews – For Fans By Fans (Aug 16, 2011)
“I consider myself lucky to have gotten my hands on Dead Sara’s debut album early enough so that I can say “I told you all so!!” The rest of you will have to wait until October 2011 to purchase the album and hear it in it’s entirety. Until then you can attempt to get by with the bands first EP “The Airport Sessions” and what has sneaked onto youtube. I promise you though, the debut album is a whole other entity….Coming in at 11 tracks with more balls and diversity than anything I have heard in a while, with musical shifts from sweet folk and sad blues to screeching metal howls, to rock and roll and back again – This music can’t be classified in any way -other than GOOD…. and it’s no joke, they are THAT good “-
The Dead Hub (Jul 14, 2011)“Two is always better than one, and with this dynamic duo nothing could be more true. These Los Angeles natives are a spectacle of roller coasting riffs and vocal passion. The contrast between Medley and Armstrong is what makes their music so great. Medley remains grounded, keeping the rhythm and sound majestic and strong throughout, while Armstrong’s ability to sing the Blues one second and skillfully unleash a guttural howl the next is something to behold. “
The Dead Hub (Jul 14, 2011)“Two is always better than one, and with this dynamic duo nothing could be more true. These Los Angeles natives are a spectacle of roller coasting riffs and vocal passion. The contrast between Medley and Armstrong is what makes their music so great. Medley remains grounded, keeping the rhythm and sound majestic and strong throughout, while Armstrong’s ability to sing the Blues one second and skillfully unleash a guttural howl the next is something to behold. “
““Whispers & Ashes” is unlike anything I have heard in a while. The music is almost ceremonial – very rhythmic. Within moments, Emily Armstrong throws her voice on top and you are taken back by her soulful raspy vocals. The musicianship is quality stuff on this track – a great way to introduce a listener to the band…. Now we are treated to some excellent rock on the next song, “Monumental Holiday.” Guitarist Siouxsie Medley tweaks and twists her guitar to deliver not only some killer riffs, but some feedback that makes any guitar enthusiast drool.””
– Todd Jolicouer , TheRockPit.net (Aug 26, 2011)
– Todd Jolicouer , TheRockPit.net (Aug 26, 2011)