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Mark Hoppus remixes the All American Rejects

Alternative Press - Laila Hanson on 6/18/09 @ 10:13 AM - altpress.com

It looks like the Blink-182 family is keeping busy with remixes. Check out this remix of The All American Rejects' "I Wanna" that bassist Mark Hoppus created.

Millionaires sign to Decaydance Records

Alternative Press - Tim Karan on 6/18/09 @ 1:32 AM - altpress.com

Millionaires have signed with Decaydance Records. The trio are set to release their new EP on June 23. Just Got Paid, Let's Get Laid will be $1.99 on iTunes and the group will also be selling copies all summer long on Warped Tour.

Paint It Black stream "Amensia" on Lala.com

Alternative Press - Ben Sailer on 6/17/09 @ 10:10 PM - altpress.com

Modern hardcore mainstays Paint It Black are now streaming their new EP, Amnesia, on Lala.com.

The stream is only available in the U.S., and the site requires free registration to use. You can give it a listen here.

The record is out now on 7" vinyl courtesy of Bridge 9.

Translation Loss sign Giant Squid

Alternative Press - Ben Sailer on 6/17/09 @ 9:27 PM - altpress.com

Translation Loss have signed the aquatically monikered indie-prog quintet Giant Squid.

The label is set to rerelease the band's previously self-released album The Ichthyologist, with new artwork from comic book artist Sam Keith. The record features production from Matt Bayles (Mastodon, Pearl Jam), and has since been tweaked for its rerelease.

The band is also planning for a split with fellow Bay Area progsters Grayceon, who they'll be sharing the road with for part of their upcoming tour. Check the dates below:

Jun 19 2009 Oakland, California @ Forthrite Screenprinting, Karyn Crisis Art Show - FREE!
Jun 26 2009 Petaluma, California @ The Phoenix Theater, w/ Slough Feg, Cormorant, Helms Alee, La Fin Du Monde
Jun 27 2009 Chico, California @ Cafe Coda W/ La Fin Du Monde, Helms Alee
Jul 30 2009 San Francisco, California @ Thee Parkside w/ Black Cobra, Grayceon, Cormorant
Jul 31 2009 Sacramento, California @ Old Ironsides w/ Grayceon, Them Hills, Young Aundee
Aug 1 2009 Portland, Oregon @ Rotture w/ Thrones, Grayceon, Sedan
Aug 2 2009 Boise, Idaho @ Gusto's w/ Grayceon, Pussygut 
Aug 3 2009 Salt Lake City, Utah @ Burt's Tiki Lounge w/ Grayceon, Nine Worlds, Eagle Twin
Aug 4 2009 Denver, Colorado @ Bar Bar w/ Grayceon, Kingdom of Magic
Aug 5 2009 Omaha, Nebraska @ O'Leavers w/ Grayceon, Lepers
Aug 6 2009 Fargo, North Dakota @ The Aquarium w/ Grayceon, Sleeping In Gethsemane
Aug 7 2009 Minneapolis, Minnesota @ The Hexagon w/ Grayceon, Iron Thrones, Frontier
Aug 8 2009 Chicago, Illinois @ TBA w/ Grayceon
Aug 9 2009 Lansing, Michigan @ Mac's Bar w/ Grayceon
Aug 10 2009 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania @ Howlers w/ Grayceon, Bloody Panda
Aug 11 2009 Cleveland, Ohio @ TBA w/ Grayceon
Aug 12 2009 Brooklyn, New York @ Union Pool w/ Grayceon, Hull
Aug 13 2009 Providence, Rhode Island @ Machines With Magnets w/ Grayceon, Loon, Bellows
Aug 14 2009 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania @ TBA w/ Grayceon, Rosetta and Cable
Aug 15 2009 Charlotte, North Carolina @ The Milestone w/Grayceon
Aug 16 2009 Birmingham, Alabama @ TBA
Aug 17 2009 Shreveport, Louisiana @ Mia's w/ Ketea
Aug 18 2009 New Orleans, Louisiana @ U.S. Tour
Aug 19 2009 Little Rock, Arkansas @ Downtown Music
Aug 20 2009 Lawrence, Kansas @ TBA
Aug 21 2009 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma @ TBA
Aug 22 2009 Austin, Texas @ Red 7 w/ Lions Of Tsavo, Watching The Moon   

Poison The Well needs extras for video shoot

Alternative Press - Ben Sailer on 6/17/09 @ 9:16 PM - altpress.com

Poison The Well are searching for extras in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area for an upcoming video shoot.

According to the pioneering melodic metalcore outfit, "the shoot will be a full day, but a shit ton of fun, and will probably launch your new acting career."

The shoot is happening on June 21, and those interested should drop the band a line at ptwcasting@gmail.com.

The Color Fred schedule 13-day East Coast tour

Alternative Press - Chris French on 6/17/09 @ 7:49 PM - altpress.com

Former Taking Back Sunday guitarist Fred Mascherino has announced plans to tour the East Coast with his new crew, the Color Fred, this August. The 13-day trek will also feature the Scene Aesthetic and the Ready Set. Dates below:

8/15 Buffalo, NY @ Xtreme Wheelz
8/16 Allston, MA @ Harpers Ferry
8/18 Hartford, CT @ Webster Underground
8/19 New York, NY @ Blender Theatre
8/20 Philadelphia, PA @ The Barbary
8/21 S Hackensack, NJ @ School Of Rock
8/22 Baltimore, MD @ Sonar Club Stage
8/23 Pittsburgh, PA @ Diesel
8/24 Vienna, VA @ Jammin' Java
8/26 Greensboro, NC @ Greene Street Grill
8/28 Jacksonville, FL @ Jack Rabbits
8/29 West Palm Beach, FL @ Swampgrass Willys
8/30 Orlando, FL @ Backbooth

The Color Fred released The Intervention EP on April 18 through Equal Vision Records.