WARPED TOUR
We'll be hitting the road this summer with the 2010 Van's Warped Tour passing out copies of RAGGED and reporting back to you the hottest news from the tour! Even more, our summer issue is going to be a special Warped Tour edition, featuring your favorite Warped bands, including one of your choice (see below)!
We're even looking for an official Style Scout this summer who will win VIP access to report backstage from a Warped show, a starring role in an American Rag All-Access video, a trip to NYC or LA, and a chance to appear alongside a Warped Tour band in an American Rag ad, shot exclusively for Seventeen Magazine. You must have a sharp eye, sugar-rush energy, and a serious love of music so if this sounds like you, ENTER HERE FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN!
For more info on Warped Tour including full tour dates and featured bands, head to warpedtour.com.
VOTE FOR THE NEXT RAGGED ARTIST!
Yes, we want to hear YOUR voice so we're letting RAGGED readers vote for one of the bands to win a coveted feature story in the special edition Warped Tour issue! Take a listen to each finalist below and VOTE now! Voting will end March 26th, so check back often to see who's in the lead, and vote as many times as you like! Be sure to follow us on Twitter @raggedmag for up-to-the-minute updates!
Artist Vs Poet
Artist Vs Poet haven’t even released a proper record yet and have already gotten exposure from the likes of MTV & Alternative Press, not to mention tours with Forever The Sickest Kids & The Rocket Summer. Their debut album Favorite Fix will hit March 2nd, and we couldn’t be more excited.
Disco Curtis
Taking their name from a local legend, Disco Curtis, live by the thought that music can bring people together. True to form, on their Play With Fire, Get Burned EP, they play fresh genre-blending pop-rock tunes that display equal craftsmanship and a knack for infectious hooks.
Our Last Night
Hailing from the small town of Hollis, New Hampshire, Our Last Night features dual vocalists (and brothers!) Trevor and Matt Wentworth, who challenge lush melody with rock ‘n’ roll growls. Pick up their debut album, The Ghosts Among Us where the emotions are amped up, and so is the musicianship.
The Swellers
New Fueled By Ramen signees The Swellers have drawn inspiration from the recession-ridden times of their hometown in Flint, MI to emerge with a gritty punk album, Ups and Downsizing. It’s a powerful demonstration of the years the band has spent touring, and we’re thrilled to watch them at Warped.
The Word Alive
Sometimes change is all that’s needed for all the cards to fall into place. In the case of metal-hardcore band The Word Alive, by gaining a new vocalist, it was just what they needed. With a final lineup, the group signed with Fearless and have released their debut Empire EP to rave reviews.
Victory In Numbers
Victory In Numbers has had a long journey to get where they are today. In 2004, they endured the tragic loss of their friend, brother and vocalist, but the band worked through the grief and emotions the best they knew how - through their music. Trustkill Records will be releasing Killing. Mourning. Love. this spring.
