NEEDTOBREATHE share new track + tour dates

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NEEDTOBREATHE have released a new track called “State I’m In.” The band has announced that, in support of their upcoming album, Rivers In The Wasteland, they will be performing a series of tour dates in May and June.

TOUR DATES

5/2/14 – Brady Theater – Tulsa, OK *
5/3-4/14 – Suburbia Music Festival – Plano, TX
5/5/14 – Marquee Theatre – Phoenix, AZ
5/6/14 – The Wiltern – Los Angeles, CA
5/7/14 – The Fillmore – San Francisco, CA *
5/10/14 – The Neptune – Seattle, WA
5/11/14 – Vogue Theatre – Vancouver, BC *
5/14/14 – The Fillmore – Denver, CO *
5/15/14 – Uptown Theater – Kansas City, MO *
5/16-18/14 – Hangout Festival – Gulf Shores, AL
5/31/14 – The Tabernacle – Atlanta, GA *
6/1/14 – The Tabernacle – Atlanta, GA *
6/3/14 – Stage AE – Pittsburgh, PA
6/5/14 – House of Blues – Cleveland, OH *
6/6/14 – Murat Theatre – Indianapolis, IN *
6/8/14 – Pabst Theater – Milwaukee, WI
6/10/14 – Simon Estes – Des Moines, IA
6/12/14 – Skyway Theatre – Minneapolis, MN *
6/13/14 – The Pageant – St. Louis, MO *
6/14/14 – House of Blues – Chicago, IL *
6/15/14 – House of Blues – Chicago, IL *
6/17/14 – Town Ballroom – Buffalo, NY *
6/19/14 – Danforth Theatre – Toronto, ON
6/20/14 – The Fillmore – Detroit, MI *
6/21/14 – Meijer Gardens – Grand Rapids, MI *

* With Foy Vance

Dex Romweber Duo new single and tour

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Dex Romweber Duo have released a new single AND announced their tour dates! Check below.

BIG DAMN ROOTS REVOLUTION TOUR:

Fri March 14 – Chicago, IL – Reggie’s Rock Club ~
Sat March 15 – Ferndale, MI – Magic Bag Theatre ~
Sun March 16 – Cleveland Heights, OH – Grog Shop ~
Tues March 18 – Buffalo, NY – Waiting Room ^
Weds March 19 – Syracuse, NY – Westcott Theater ^
Thurs March 20 – Harrisburg, PA – Appalachian Brewing Company ^
Fri March 21 – Rehoboth Beach, DE – Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats ^
Sat March 22 – Harrisonburg, VA – Clementine Café ^
Sun March 23 – New York, NY – Mercury Lounge ^
Tues March 25 – Somerville, MA – Johnny D’s ^
Thurs March 27 – Washington, DC – The Hamilton ^
Fri March 28 – Pittsburgh, PA – Rex Theater ^
Sat March 29 – Erie, PA – The Crooked I ^

~ = Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band, Dex Romweber Duo, and Dom Flemons (formerly of Carolina Chocolate Drops)

Beauty Products that are Worth the Splurge

Posted on by Kate Foster

I live for my Revlons, Maybellines, and L’Oreals, but sometimes, when it comes to beauty, you really do get what you pay for. Now, I’m not telling you to go spend $115 on a Tom Ford brush – which is a real thing, we might add – but there are products out there that really will transform you like no drugstore brand can. Stock up on these essentials, and let CVS take care of the rest.

Fresh Crème Ancienne Ultimate Nourishing Honey Mask – $130
Okay, so this isn’t technically makeup, and I know it’s ABSURDLY expensive, but I had to list it because it will make your foundation glide on flawlessly. It’s a super moisturizing, pure honey mask that sinks into the skin like butter – and it smells absolutely delicious. Plus, you only need to use it once every week or two, and the jar seems to last forever.

Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer – $24
I’m not exaggerating when I say you could get no sleep for a week and still look wide-awake using this concealer. Apply with a brush or your finger, and watch as it blends in flawlessly thanks to infused skin softeners. I advise buying a shade lighter than you would for foundation to really brighten up your eyes.

NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base – $25
I thought I’d never break up with my Urban Decay Primer Potion, but alas, I’ve found something new. This stuff might as well be glue, it makes your eyeshadow last so long. We’re talking 14 HOURS long. I’m also obsessed with its stick applicator, which allows for a totally precise application, sans messy fingers.

Stila Magnificent Metals Foil Finish Eyeshadow – $32
When I went to Ulta to check this product out, I put it down three times because of the price before ultimately deciding to buy it. Boy, am I glad I did. The included liquid primer makes the glitter really pop, offering a sexy, wet eye look. I got the shade “Comex Gold” – just a little bolder than my typical taupe, and perfect for a night out.

Dior Vernis Nail Lacquer – $24
You may think you’re bad at putting on nail polish, but the more likely culprit? The polish you’re using isn’t very high quality. Dior’s polish brushes make having pretty nails a cinch, and the formula glides on seamlessly in one coat. The shade “Trafalgar” is the ideal red, “Bouquet” is a perky pink and “Blue Label” is a bolder, navy blue option.

NYFW: Street Style Edition

Posted on by Kate Foster

Fashion Week is pretty much a 2-for-1 special, thanks to the to-die-for street style that consistently graces the sidewalks. The Fall/Winter 2014 Ready-to-Wear shows are no different, offering us a glimpse into the impeccable, real-life closets of the world’s most coveted models, designers and bloggers. And what better place for wardrobe envy than New York? Take a peek at the city’s finest right here.

Prints, prints, prints!
From florals to stripes and everything in between, bold prints were a NYFW favorite. The difference between this set and your typical houndstooth wearer: their ability to mix and match patterns flawlessly. We’re taking mental notes; what about you?

Foxy Furs
Something about fur just screams old Hollywood – and we can’t get enough. Start slow with a subtle fur collar, and work your way up to full-blown coat. Don’t worry: faux is just as fabulous.

Grungy Leather
Okay, the typical black leather jacket can get a little tired. But these fashion gurus know how to mix it up, whether it’s with a pop of color, a girly tutu or even a simple sundress underneath. Oh, and studs are ALWAYS a plus.

Pretty Pastels
How refreshing! Amid a sea of black, these girly pinks and blues managed to still look winter-y. Stick to wool, fur and other thick materials to stay in season, and dodge chiffon and silk like the plague.

Angel Olsen: ‘Burn Your Fire for No Witness’

Posted on by Alexis Tiedemann

If Nancy Sinatra and Joni Mitchell had a love child, it would be Angel Olsen… with a little bit of Karen O from the Yeah Yeah Yeah’s thrown in. Olsen proves her musical finesse and artistic diversity with her new album, Burn Your Fire for No Witness.

Originally from St. Louis, but Chicago-based, Angel Olsen began her career playing in coffee shops and with various bands before striking out on her own and embarking on her own to create solo album, Half Way Home, in 2012.

Burn Your Fire for No Witness, her second solo album that will be released on Jagjaguwar February 18, adds more depth to her sound as she matures her identity as an artist.

Beginning with “Unf—theworld”, Olsen sings softly, but with great depth. Her sound is very raw and stripped down, providing a background from which she ruminates in experiences of love and heartbreak. It often feels if she is singing to the listener from a different era; at times bringing to the imagination the idea that her music is broadcasting out of one of those vintage television sets from the 50s with her fuzzy vocals and vintage sound.

On “Forgiven/Forgotten”, she quickly dives into a heavier rock and roll jam with some punk-rock riffs and a serious dose of girl power. Despite bumps in the road, she asserts her self-assuredness but remarks, “I don’t know anything, but I love you.”

On the quirky and comical “Hi-Five”, jilted lovers and lonely feelings are abundant. This Johnny Cash-sounding ballad follows two people bonding over being deserted and lonesome. “Are you lonely too?” Olsen asks. “Hi-five, so am I.” It is relatable and fun and you cannot help but crack a smile.

These fun upbeat songs are balanced by slow, longing, almost mournful tunes. Olsen’s voice is clear; it is gentle but unwavering as she reflects upon facts of life over simple guitar melodies on songs such as “White Fire”, “Dance Slow Decades” and “Enemy.” From “White Fire” we find where the album title comes from.” If you’ve still got some light in you then go before it’s gone,” she urges, “burn your fire for no witness it’s the only way it’s done.”
Our heart aches with her on lonelier tracks, but more upbeat songs such as “High & Wild” and “Stars” raise spirits; head bobbing and tapping feet are inevitable.

Coffee shop tunes and rainy day music blend with reminiscent and bereft lyrics to create an album that is simultaneously modern and old-fashioned. Olsen’s sound has certainly been developed and cultivated since her first release. As she remarks on “Enemy”, “we might be older now, but is it changing anything?” For Angel Olsen, it certainly is. And it sounds awesome.

Street Style Profile: Powerkompany

Posted on by Aubrey Mascali
Photo by Grace Long

Marie Davon and Andrew Heaton are the magic behind Athens based band Powerkompany. Scientists by day, musicians by night, this dynamic duo also happens to be the perfect subject for this weeks edition of Vinyl Mag’s Street Style Profile—seeing as they are each other’s Valentines! Though Powerkompany is currently on tour and enjoying Fashion Week in the Big Apple, they were happy to share a little with us about how they approach style and what influences their music making. Also click here for a link to their awe-inspiring music, and be sure to scroll down for a very special Valentines-day inspired playlist—chosen just for you by Powerkompany.

Can you tell us a little about how you started making music together, or how Powerkompany was born?
I started playing my songs around the house, and Andrew would hear them and start playing guitar or violin along. Then we started recording them, just for fun and the production evolved organically over time.

What are your musical or artistic influences?
That’s such a tough question, because nearly every single person, place, thing, sound, smell, experience influences us.

Does your scientific background affect or influence your music making? If so, how?
We approach everything like it’s an experiment.

Tell us about how your personal styles influence each other; what is your favorite thing about how the other approaches dress- who styles who?
[Marie] I’m the main stylist of Pk, meaning that I choose the themes and colors. I usually get dressed first, and once that’s chosen, Andrew can usually come up with a really creative and great complimentary outfit from the basic guidelines I set. We both appreciate comfort expressed with beautiful little details, which is how we dress… or at least try. We also love working with up and coming designers and picking favorite pieces to incorporate in our everyday life, like what we did with Lindsey Simunec and our album outfits. We wear some and all of the pieces she made for that shoot.

What is your position on Valentine’s Day – yay or nay?
Meh…we’re everyday lovers.

Which of your songs has the best backstory?
The best personal backstory, I guess would be for “Another One Born in New York,” based on a beautiful girl in NY that Andrew and I grew close to and had strong feelings for. Love can show up in unexpected ways sometimes…

But who can beat the story of the Little Mermaid? Our song “Mermaid” is based on that story.

*Don’t forget to check out Powerkompany’s Valentine’s playlist below!

Powerkompany Valentine’s Playlist:

Photo by Keith Weaver