Preview: Take Action Tour 2010

Coming into town on Monday, February 1st…the 2010 Take Action Tour will be boasting a solid line-up of powerpop acts ready to blast the stage to bits.

We The Kings

Mayday Parade

A Rocket to the Moon

There for Tomorrow

Signed to Hopeless Records, we think There for Tomorrow will be opening and blowing the roof off.  This one expects to be jam-packed at the House of Blues!

We the Kings – Smile Kid

Florida rockers We the Kings invaded the hearts of teenagers everywhere in 2007 with their S/T release and they’re back at it again with Smile Kid.  Sticking with the same fast-paced, upbeat formula that let them make waves on the Billboard Charts; We the Kings songs about teenage romance and the excitement of growing up will get you tapping your feet non-stop.

Their first single off the release “Heaven Can Wait” will put your right where “Skyway Avenue” and “Check Yes Juliet” left off.  The ooohhhs and aaaaahhhs that fill the harmonies are catchy and the light pianos are a little touch of gold.

Other outstanding tracks “She Takes Me High”, “The Story of Your Life”, and “Spin” are ones I’ve had on repeat since I put the album in.  As always, We the Kings doesn’t leave out the light ballads…”We’ll Be a Dream” features Demi Lovato and “Rain Falls Down” is another slow jam.

While this album doesn’t really do anything different from the first, that might not be a bad thing for We the Kings fans.  You know what you’re getting from the get go.  If you’re a We the King faithful, you’ll be all about the simplicity!

Owl City – Ocean Eyes

It’s hard to turn on the radio without hearing the voice of Adam Young, the mastermind behind the catchy-synthpop of Owl Eyes.  ”Fireflies” has been taking over the radio for weeks now and with shows sold out all over the country, Young is having tons of success.

Signed to Universal Records, Ocean Eyes is Young’s second studio album.  Maybe I’m Dreaming is his first which has a similar sound to his most recent.

Boasting a sound similar to the Postal Service, Owl City is packed with simple synths that compliment Young’s eccentric lyrics.  The album is a phenomenal example of what one guy can do to create a popular sound.

Other than the hit single, “Fireflies”, the album includes other downtempo and fast-paced songs giving the album a bit of variety.  ”Hello Seattle”, “On the Wing”, and “Tip of an Iceberg” are my personal faves due to their flow and harmonies.  At the same time, Relient K lead-singed Matthew Thiesen appears on other tracks adding variety as well.

If you like the single, this album is for you.  You’ll be humming and singing along in minutes.  With his nationwide tour just getting underway, get your tickets early to catch a piece of Owl City.

Kid Cudi rocks a sold-out Agora

There are always going to be shows we can’t catch up with.  From the buzz going around Cleveland this week, Kid Cudi killed his sold-out show at the Agora in Cleveland.  Having seen Cudi twice this year…I can only imagine the place rocking as hard as possible!

Chip tha Ripper opened for Kid Cudi’s coming-home event and it sounds like it was a awesome.