Celebrates Successful
2017 Alternative Press Music Awards
Taking Home Skullys For
Best New Artist Video and Best Drummer
Sub City Awards Grant Winner,
Cassie Wilson, with $10,000 to Support Half Access
July 21st, 2017 - Los Angeles, CA - The Alternative Press Music Awards had its annual ceremony Monday July 17th in Cleveland, OH at The KeyBank State Theatre. Hopeless Records artists came in full force with members of Sum 41, Neck Deep, The Wonder Years, With Confidence, Sylar, Trophy Eyes and Hands Like Houses in attendance.
The label saw many nominations, with Moose Blood nominated for Album of the Year and Best Breakthrough Artist and With Confidence nominated for Best Underground Band and Best New Artist Video who took home the award. Sum 41 was nominated for Artist of the Year and Music Video of the Year for their song "Fake My Own Death", and their very own Frank Zummo was nominated for Best Drummer and took home the award.
In addition to Frank taking home his first Skully, his night included a very special drum performance with friends Adrian Young (DREAMCAR / No Doubt) and Josh Dun (Twenty One Pilots) that brought the house down. To watch a video of this epic #DrumExplosion, head here.
The label's charity arm, Sub City, also presented Cassie Wilson of Half Access with a check for $10,000 as the winner of the Sub City #APMAS Grant. Cassie was chosen out of many applicants for her goal to give disabled music fans a voice in accessibility issues at concert venues throughout the US. For more information on Half Access, please visit: https://halfaccess.org/. On stage to present the award was Dan "Soupy" Campbell, frontman of The Wonder Years and this year's Sub City grant ambassador. "We are thrilled to be teaming up with Soupy from the Wonder Years and Alternative Press to award this first grant," says Louis Posen, president of Hopeless Records/Sub City. "This is our way to say, 'Here is money so you can take your great idea and take action to make the world a better place.' We recognize there are a lot of smart fans and bands with amazing ideas that are only missing funding to get off the ground or to get to the next level."
Throughout the evening, other members of the Hopeless Records family were on stage presenting their fellow artists with awards including Hands Like Houses, Jayden Panesso (Sylar), Jayden Seeley (With Confidence) and John Floreani (Trophy Eyes.)
Hopeless Records is one of the largest independent labels in the world and a leader in alternative rock artist development. Recently, Hopeless has developed the careers of young bands like Neck Deep, With Confidence, Trophy Eyes, Sylar, Moose Blood and many others. The label has released albums from established acts like Yellowcard, The Used, and All Time Low. Meanwhile, Hopeless continues to attract iconic established artists like Taking Back Sunday, Sum 41 and Bayside.
The label's 501(c)(3) charity arm Sub City was established in 1999. It has raised over 2 million dollars for over 50 non-profit organizations by connecting bands and fans to causes they are passionate about. Sub City has been recognized for its efforts by the 110th U.S. Congress, the California Senate, the Los Angeles City Council, the National Association of Retail Merchandisers (NARM), Billboard Magazine, Alternative Press Magazine, The Los Angeles Timesand many other publications.
For more information on Hopeless Records, please visit:
https://www.facebook.com/hopelessrecords
https://twitter.com/hopelessrecords
http://www.youtube.com/user/HopelessRecords
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SYLAR
COVER LINKIN PARK'S
"POINTS OF AUTHORITY"
100% OF THE NET PROFIT TO GO TO
NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS
PURCHASE ON ITUNES OR STREAM IT ON
SPOTIFY AND APPLE MUSIC
JULY 24, 2017 - QUEENS, NY - With the tragic and untimely passing of Chester Bennington, Sylar has released a cover of Linkin Park's "Points of Authority", with 100% of the net profit going to the NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness). Fans can stream the song on Spotify or Apple Music, or purchase it on iTunes, here: smarturl.it/SylarPOA
Linkin Park heavily inspired lead vocalist Jayden Panesso, even mentioning that the band was his first live show during a speech at the Alternative Press Music Awards.
Panesso shares, "It's hard to even type these words right now - Rest In Peace, Chester Bennington. This is the first time where the passing from someone I didn't know personally has hit me so hard.
Linkin Park was that band I always used as an escape from reality. Their lyrics and music have always resonated strongly in my life. When I found out about Chester's passing - I was immediately sick to my stomach. It's really crazy when you look up to someone for over 16 years and then this happens.
All I can say is, I'm thankful for Chester, I'm thankful for all those words and melodies he shared with the world because I know for a fact, him and the rest of Linkin Park have touched millions and millions of hearts. Although I do feel like a massive part of my teenage years was taken away - his music and legacy will live on forever.
Much respect and love to Chester's family, and the rest of Linkin Park. You're already SO missed."
If you or someone you know is struggling, please don't be afraid to get help. Resources and information can be found at https://www.nami.org/
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Upventur To Sponsor Outdoor Industry Association’s 2017 Outsider’s Ball
New outdoor lifestyle community for nature enthusiasts names country music superstar,
Drake White, as event headliner
Salt Lake City, UT - July 25, 2017 - Upventur, the outdoor lifestyle community for nature enthusiasts, announced today that they will b a sponsor at the Outdoor Industry Association’s (OIA) annual “Outsider’s Ball” this year. As a part of their sponsorship, they have secured country music artist, Drake White, as the main event for the show.
“It’s such an honor to be able to be a sponsor at this year’s Outsider’s Ball, especially with the talent of Drake White onboard,” said Upventur’s Chief Marketing Officer & Co-Founder, Jacki Wilson.
Upventur was chosen to help sponsor the Ball’s events as their mission aligns perfectly with that of the Outdoor Industry Association’s: through the annual Outsider's Ball, the Outdoor Industry Association is uniting industry leaders to inspire the next generation to get outside. The Upventur social platform offers millennials and other ‘experience enthusiasts’ a place to discover, book, and share information about activities online in a way that no other community can while simultaneously providing an outlet for service providers to reach new and existing clientele online.
“Because of their commitment to bridging the gap between nature lovers, outdoor adventurers and service providers, we couldn’t think of a better company to sponsor this year’s event,” said Ryan Lauer, Developer Manager, of the Outdoor Industry Association.
The Outsider’s Ball will take place at the Gallivan Center in Salt Lake City, UT from 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM MDT on July 25, 2017. It will be an invigorating night with an eclectic mix of interactive art, collaborative exchanges, music, creative challenges, auctions, local food, and tasty libations.
In the past four years, Outsiders Ball has raised over $1 million to fund more than 300 community-led outdoor initiatives, providing 65,000 youths with opportunities to experience the outdoors.
For more information about the Outsider’s Ball and to secure tickets, visit: https://outdoorindustry.org/events/outsiders-ball
For additional information on Upventur, please visit Upventur.com.
About Upventur
Based in Denton, TX, Upventur is a social start up for the adventurer in all of us. Founded in 2016 and by Craig Pettigrew and Jacki Wilson, Upventur gives outdoor enthusiasts and hobbyists a place to connect with fellow explorers, service providers, and experts. Whether booking a fishing trip to Falcon Lake or sharing a photo from the top of Pikes Peak, Upventur provides a platform for users to find community, gather information, and unearth new adventures, together. Together, this is our campfire story. For more information, visit www.upventur.com.
About The Outdoor Industry Association
Based in Boulder, CO, with offices in Washington, D.C., Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) is the leading trade association for the outdoor industry and the title sponsor of Outdoor Retailer. OIA unites and serves over 1300 manufacturer, supplier, sales representative and retailer members through its focus on trade and recreation policy, sustainable business, market & consumer insights and industry trends. For more information, visit outdoorindustry.org or call 303.444.3353
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DRAWING NORTH
PREMIERE VIDEO FOR
"THINK ABOUT YOU"
WITH IDOBI
WATCH HERE
BAND PREVIOUSLY FEATURED
ON BILLBOARD AND WONDERLAND
NEW EP DUE OUT LATER THIS YEAR
JULY 21, 2017 - CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - Alternative pop band, Drawing North, are premiering the video for their latest single "Think About You" exclusively with idobi. Watch HERE. "The past year has seen the band rise to all new heights, and we're stoked to see where they go from here," idobi notes. "Their next step is 'Think About You', a video that's breathtakingly cool, with a song equally as stellar." The song, which originally premiered on Wonderland and will be featured on Drawing North's new EP, due out later this year, serves as a follow-up to previous single, "Stay", of which Billboard noted, "The song glides on a smooth beat, playing with the fun poppy sound that pours out in each of the lyrics." For more information on Drawing North, please visit: http://wearedrawingnorth.com/.
Drawing North is composed of Po (lead vocals), Drew Southwell (piano, drums, guitar, vocals) and Jake Allen (bass, guitar, drums). Since forming in 2010, the three friends have constantly been at work, whether it be booking their own 40-date school tour of Australia, recording acoustic releases endorsed by Joel Madden of Good Charlotte or playing festivals such as SXSW, Sundance Film Festival, Australia Celebrates Live, Vans Warped Tour Australia and Groovin The Moo.
In 2016, Drawing North released their debut album, El Dorado, which was produced by James Wisner (Paramore) and released through Universal Music. The album peaked at #3 on the iTunes charts and received across-the-day airplay at Nova Brisbane, Canberra's FM104.7 and Sydney's KIISFM Planet Rock.
Today, Drawing North have played over 200 shows and supported international and homegrown artists such as Paul Kelly, Jessica Mauboy and Sheppard. As a result of constant touring and online promotion, the band accumulated an ever-growing online fan base, with over 35,000 fans across Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and over 400,000 views on YouTube.
"Think About You" is the latest single from Drawing North's recently completed EP, due out later this year.
For more information on Drawing North, please visit:
https://www.facebook.com/drawingnorth
https://twitter.com/drawingnorth
https://www.instagram.com/drawingnorth/
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STATEMENT BY JEANNE ALLEN, FOUNDER AND CEO in response to AFT president's remarks*
"Weingarten Comments Deeply Offensive"
Union leader’s attack on parents and others who support
school choice is hateful and should not stand
"AFT president Randi Weingarten’s characterization of education reform parents and advocates as racists akin to the southern segregationists of the past, is not just ill-advised hyperbole, it is a deeply offensive, highly inflammatory insult to all the parents and people – of all races, backgrounds, and regions – who have worked to bring options, opportunities, and reforms to an education system that has failed them for generations.
"Weingarten’s allies should disavow these comments, and America’s teachers should look into their hearts, consider whether this is the type of language and leadership they want as being representative of their views and voice, and consider inviting Weingarten’s resignation."
* (as reported July 20, 2017 in USA Today)
Founded in 1993, the Center for Education Reform aims to expand educational opportunities that lead to improved economic outcomes for all Americans — particularly our youth — ensuring that conditions are ripe for innovation, freedom and flexibility throughout U.S. education
