Ok, so I know I said this would only be one MP3 a week, but I feel the need to let all of you people know about two of the best upcoming bands New York has to offer.
Brand New - Jude Law And A Semester Abroad
This is a track off of Brand New's debut album "Your Favorite Weapon," which was just dropped on the unsuspecting public via Triple Crown Records. In the short time they've been together, they've toured with the Movielife, Further Seems Forever, and the Stryder, among others. Their demo CD has sold over 4000 copies without any label backing. Their sound is best described as a mix of Hot Rod Circuit, Midtown, and the Alkaline Trio with a pinch of Weezer. Who better to accompany them on their fall tour than The Reunion Show? The Reunion Show, in a little less than a year, has managed to tour the nation a few times, most recently with Reel Big Fish, and put out a rockin' EP called "The Motion". Not bad for a bunch of New York ska veterans [members of TRS have played in Step Lively and Edna's Goldfish]. Their blend of infectious hooks coupled with solid songwriting earns them comparisons with everyone from Elvis Costello to Weezer to the Stereo and back again. With their EP being re-released on Law Of Inertia Records, this band can and will only go on to bigger and better things. Check out this MP3 and dig 'em for yourself:
The Reunion Show - Art Of Nothing
I know I posted their tour dates a little while ago, but I'm so excited to be working with these bands tonight that I thought a little more promotion couldn't hurt. Honestly, check both of these mp3s out. If you don't like 'em, I'll give your your diskspace back.



[all shows w/the reunion show, too]
11.04.01 peabody's. davenport, ia w/brand new, licorice whip, corner club, the braves
11.05.01 ryan's ballroom. combined locks, wi w/brand new, mediocre at best, the fragments
11.06.01 warehouse. la crosse, wi w/brand new
11.07.01 gabe's oasis. iowa city, ia w/brand new
11.08.01 creepy crawl. st. louis, mo w/brand new
11.09.01 divine cup. rockford, il w/brand new
11.10.01 university of wisconsin. milwaukee, wi w/the response, brand new
11.13.01 american music cafe.pittsburgh, pa w/brand new
11.14.01 becky sheetz memorial. altoona, pa w/bigwig, brand new
11.15.01 blind lemon. cleveland, oh w/bigwig, brand new
11.16.01 vfw hall. rochester, ny w/brand new
11.17.01 landmark. lakeview, ny w/brand new
11.18.01 armory high. syracuse, ny w/brand new, de la hoya
11.19.01 flywheel arts. easthampton, ma w/brand new
11.20.01 drifter's. nashau, nh w/brand new