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MERIDENE RELEASE 'SOMETHING LIKE BLOOD'
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“they won't be Eau Claire's secret for long” - Absolute Punk


MERIDENE's outstanding new album 'SOMETHING LIKE BLOOD' is now out on  AMBLE DOWN RECORDS and we're also excited to announce a line of October dates in support.   Leading up to today's release, MAGNET has been streaming a song a day from the album which can also be heard in full now on SPINNER.COM .  'Something Like Blood' is Meridene's long-awaited follow up to 2008's 'You're Not Pretty, You're Worse,' and has been earning the Eau Claire four piece loads of early praise.

Next month Meridene will set out on tour showcasing songs from both albums, and likely you'll catch the prolific indie rockers playing a brand new song.  See Meridene performing the unreleased track "Awful Mouth" live HERE and be sure to catch them onstage here:

Meridene On Tour

10/15 - The Mouse Trap - Eau Claire, WI
10/16 - Acadia Cafe - Minneapolis, MN
10/17 - House of Bricks - Des Moines, IA
10/20 - The Space - Hamden, CT
10/21 - The 201 - Providence, RI
10/22 - Slainte Wine Bar - Portland, ME
10/23 - The Starving Artist - Keene, NH
10/24 - The Party Xpo - Brooklyn, NY
10/28  - The Green Line Cafe - Philadelphia, PA
10/29  - Wilbert's - Cleveland, OH
10/31- Linneman's - Milwaukee, WI

“damn good tunes” - Examiner LA

“a truly remarkable album” - Volume One

“precise musicianship, inescapable melodies and near-perfect pacing make their sophomore album Something Like Blood into a must-listen set of songs” - Independent Clauses

HEAR A BRAND NEW SONG FROM MERIDENE EVERY DAY!

Hear a brand new song from Meridene's upcoming album 'Something Like Blood' every day this week! Leading up to the September 28th release of Meridene's awesome upcoming LP  'Something Like Blood,' head to Magnet online to hear a sneak peek of a brand new song every morning at 10am est.  Recorded at Bon Iver's home studio in the Northwoods of Wisconsin,  produced and mixed by Brian Moen of Peter Wolf Crier, and mastered by T.W. Walsh, 'Something Like Blood' has been gaining the Eau Claire four piece a lot of early praise for their "entirely fresh" songs (AustinTownHall), “precise musicianship, inescapable melodies and near-perfect pacing” (IndependentClauses) and “Part Shins pop, part pre-flame-out Strokes” sound (KDHX).  'Something Like Blood' is available for pre-order by clicking Amble Down Records.

Meridene's live show is also something to see, and they will be heading to the East Coast next month!

ON TOUR:
9/24 - Madison, WI @ The Frequency
9/25 – Eau Claire, WI @ The Oxford Theater *Cd Release Show
10/15 - Eau Claire, WI @ The Mouse Trap
10/17 –  Des Moines, IA @ House Of Bricks
10/22 - Portland, ME @ Slainte Wine Bar
10/23 - Keene, NH @ The Starving Artist
10/24 – Brooklyn, NY @ The Party XPO, doors 4pm
10/28 - Philadelphia, PA @ The Green Line Cafe
10/29 – Cleveland, OH @ Wilbert’s

MERIDENE EXCLUSIVE SHITTY BARN SESSION VIDEO

Shitty Barn Sessions #3: Meridene "Awful Mouth" from ryan heraly on Vimeo.

Meridene hit the Shitty Barn Session for a show last month where Ryan Heraly shot this terrific video of  the unreleased, braaaaaaaaaand new song "Awful Mouth."  Meridene's awesome new album, Something Like Blood, recorded at Bon Iver's Northern Wisconsin studio, is available for pre-order on Amble Down Records and hits shelves September 28.  Stay up to speed with news and shows at http://www.myspace.com/meridene

MERIDENE ANNOUNCE 'SOMETHING LIKE BLOOD' PRE-ORDER, FREE SINGLE

MERIDENE'S SOMETHING LIKE BLOOD AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER HERE

Free Download of "Parade of Fools" Single Here

Something Like Blood, available from Amble Down Records on September 28th

Amble Down Records is excited to announce the pre-order availability of Meridene's outstanding sophomore release, Something Like Blood, and with the news, are giving away the album's second single, "Parade of Fools."   Recorded by Meridene at Bon Iver's April Base home-studio, Something Like Blood was produced by Peter Wolf Crier's Brian Moen who also mixed the album, and mastered by TW Walsh.   Meridene released the album's first single, "Gone, Baby Gone," last month to an outstanding response!  KDHX call Meridene "Part Shins pop, part pre-flame out Strokes" while Volume One hails the band's upcoming release as "entirely fresh."

The Eau Claire four-piece has also been out on a handful of regional tour dates as of late, showcasing their new songs along with faves from their debut You're Not Pretty, You're Worse.  They've worked up a fun video tour diary, documenting their trip thus far, which can be watched Here.  Meridene will be making their way to the East Coast this Fall in support of Something Like Blood (see dates below with more to come).  And be sure to keep posted on the band at  http://www.meridene.net.



8/24 - Sheboygan, WI @ Paradigm
8/26 - La Crosse, WI @ Eagles Nest
8/27 - Duluth, MN @ Pizza Luce
8/28 - Minneapolis, MN @ xxxUSA
8/29 - St. Croix Falls, WI @ Planet Supply
10/15 - Eau Claire, WI @ The Mouse Trap
10/22 - Portland, ME @ Slainte Wine Bar - FREE
10/23 - Keene, NH @ The Starving Artist
10/28 - Philadelphia, PA @ The Green Line Cafe


"impressive" -  FingerTipMusic

"damn good tunes" -  Examiner LA

"The band is definitely in the right position for lift off" -  Dane101.com

"the smart pop and joyous hooks...on display throughout its well-paced new album ensure that Meridene will hold people's attention all on its own now that it has a foot in the door." -  The Onion AV Club

RIGHT ON! PR AUGUST NEWS

MATT & KIM killed their headlining set at Siren Festival a few weeks ago and they've just returned from their first ever trip to Japan where they made the hugest of impressions at Fuji Rocks, Japan's biggest outdoor music festival. This Friday Matt & Kim head to Lollapalooza for a 5pm set at the Adidas stage. Don't you miss them! Stay tuned as we'll have news on their new record soon soon!

After a string of packed headlining shows on the west coast, Bay Area duo WALLPAPER are excited to head out and heat up dancefloors on the east coast and midwest before winding their way back home to play this year's Treasure Island Festival. Wallpaper's brand new single "Valentine" can be heard on Tap Tap Revenge and is available this week on iTunes!

Texas DIY darlings DIGNAN are once again on tour -their 11th US tour- and with every turn their fanbase grows as does the energy of Dignan's impassioned show. Check out the amazing video for hands-in-the-air sing-along for "They're Outnumbered" from a show last week - SEE IT HERE

PATRICK PARK just announced a huge North American tour in continued support of his gorgeous album 'Come What Will,' out now on Badman Recording Co. Captivating on stage, catch Patrick with Seawolf and Sara Cahoone this September and October!

MERIDENE announced the release of their outstanding 'Something Like Blood' LP and a handful of midwest shows this month, and had a huge response to the mp3 giveaway of their first single "Gone Baby Gone." GET THAT HERE

A B & THE SEA unleashed their awesome Katy Perry cover and it has taken over the internet! The guys also have a sold out show with Tokyo Police Club in SF on Aug 13 and Fall tour with Jukebox the Ghost.

After leaving London audiences slack-jawed, REGGIE WATTS is back in the States and has some dates coming up including this Saturday at Bushwick Star and free show at Fort Greene Park on Tuesday, September 14th with Naomi Shelton & the Gospel Queens.

WTF WITH MARC MARON is on Entertainment Weekly's Must List this week! You can catch the "Master of the conversational funny" onstage in Atlanta, SF, LA, and Seattle, and keep up with upcoming pods at www.marcmaron.com

"DELOCATED," the show created and co-written by JON GLASER who is also executive producer and star, will air its highly-anticipated second season on Adult Swim beginning Sunday, Aug 22 (11pm EST). Great piece on Jon and the show in New York Magazine

TODD BARRY will be gracing stages in Detroit and Oklahoma City this month.. Check him out at the Motor City's Majestic Cafe this Monday, Aug 9, and at OKC's City Arts Center on Aug 30. Last weekend, Todd's album 'Falling Off The Bone' was Amazon's #1 comedy album download. Go Todd!

MATT MCCARTHY's major film debut happens with this weekend's opening of 'The Other Guys' with Will Ferrell and Mark Walberg! Online Matt's got a great new Sobriety Test video. Awesome!

Mark your calendars for the EUGENE MIRMAN COMEDY FESTIVAL, SEPTEMBER 16-19. We'll be back with lots more details. Just you wait.

MERIDENE ANNOUNCE LP & TOUR, GIVEAWAY MP3

Eau Claire four piece MERIDENE are excited to announce the release of their outstanding sophomore LP ‘SOMETHING LIKE BLOOD.’ To celebrate, Meridene are giving away the first album single “GONE BABY GONE” and showcasing songs from the new album along a midwest tour next month.

'Something Like Blood' was recorded by Meridene at the home studio of Bon Iver,  April Base, where they lived, breathed, and put their hearts into recording the album over four intense days. The album tracks, including the single "Gone Baby Gone," were produced and mixed by Brian Moen of Peter Wolf Crier, and mastered by T.W. Walsh (Pedro The Lion, The Soft Drugs). The result is an indie rock sound along the lines of The Shins, Ra Ra Riot, Death Cab and Cursive which finds Meridene growing beyond their 2008 college radio breakout debut lp 'You're Not Pretty, You're Worse.'

Meridene is giving away the driven pop gem "Gone Baby Gone" as a free download. Click here for mp3 download. 


The premiere WI label Amble Down Records (The Daredevil Christopher Wright) will release 'Something Like Blood' on September 28. Meridene kicks off a regional tour August 12 along which they will be playing their new songs plus faves from the debut. Much more touring tba.


MERIDENE ON TOUR

8/19 - Lake Villa, IL @ Swing State
8/22 - Madison, WI @ Project Lodge
8/24 - Sheboygan, WI @ Paradigm
8/26 - La Crosse, WI @ The Root Note
8/27 - Duluth, MN @ Pizza Luce
8/29 - St. Croix Falls, WI @ Planet Supply


For more information on Meridene and "Something Like Blood," including a complete bio, photos, track listing and more, please visit their artist page: http://www.ambledown.com/artists/meridene.html