ATP! Album Review: Mixtapes - Ordinary Silence

With Ordinary Silence, the Ohio-based Mixtapes have taken aim at an open, honest but still fun approach to their flavor of indie-punk. This record swings back and forth between the phases of American pop-punk with hints of homage, sounding like Paramore one minute and Anti-Flag the next. Even opening track ‘Bad Parts’ goes through a journey of fast-paced joy to a bruised bridge and back again. The contrast between the vocalists throughout this record does a good job of adding an extra layer of depth to an otherwise simpler formula as well.

That’s not to say that simple isn’t good. ‘Ross’ is as formulaic punk as they come with strong flavours of Alkaline Trio and The Dwarves, but it’s a powerful song, with speed, melody and lyrics that pack more of a punch than many pop-punk acts are capable of.

Mixtapes Announce New Album "Ordinary Silence"; Stream New Song "Elevator Days"

Ohio's favorite indie/punk band, Mixtapes have announced they will release their new album, Ordinary Silence on June 25th through No Sleep Records.

The band have released a new song from the full-length titled, "Elevator Days," which can be streamed by clicking read more.

Ordinary Silence is now available for pre-order here.

Mixtapes Release "Anyways" Music Video

Mixtapes have released their new music video for "Anyways", which can be viewed at here.

Broadway Calls/Mixtapes Stream New Split EP

Broadway Calls and Mixtapes' new split EP can be streamed in its entirety here.

Such Gold Announce Fall Tour w/ Mixtapes & Citizen

Such Gold have announced they will be heading out on tour this fall with Mixtapes, Citzen and Raindance. Dates can be found below.

Oct 17 VFW Fort Apache Altoona, PA
Oct 18 Webster Underground Hartford, CT
Oct 19 Asbury Lanes Asbury Park, NJ (w/ Make Do And Mend)
Oct 20 The Lost Horizon Syracuse, NY (w/ Polar Bear Club)
Oct 21 Ethical Humanist Center Garden City, NY (w/ Transit)
Oct 22 Ras Hall Washington, DC
Oct 24 Greene Street Music Hall Greensboro, NC
Oct 25 New Brookland Tavern West Columbia, SC
Oct 26 Black Box Studio Melbourne, FL
Oct 28 THE FEST Gainesville, FL
Oct 30 Shimmers Ballroom Fort Wright, KY
Oct 31 Spinelli's Pizzeria Louisville, KY
Nov 01 Hoosier Dome Indianapolis, IN
Nov 02 Mickey Finn's Toledo, OH
Nov 03 The Loft at Harem Urban Lounge Lansing, MI

Maura Weaver (Mixtapes) Performs Solo In England

Check out some fan-shot videos of Maura Weaver of Mixtapes performing acoustically at a solo show in England below.

Set Your Goals + Mixtapes Cover Wheatus' "Teenage Dirtbag"

Check out a video of Set Your Goals and Mixtapes performing a cover of Wheatus' "Teenage Dirtbag" below.

Albums That Changed My Life: Maura Weaver (Mixtapes)

This week's "Albums That Changed My Life" contributor is Maura Weaver of Mixtapes!

Today marks the release of the band's debut full-length "Even On The Worst Nights", which is available now through No Sleep Records. If you are a fan of melodic punk-rock, this album is definitely for you!

Mixtapes Stream New Album "Even On The Worst Nights"

Mixtapes' new album "Even On The Worst Nights", can be streamed in its entirety by clicking read more.

Mixtapes Release New Song "Mt. Hope" (feat. Soupy of The Wonder Years)

Mixtapes have released a new song titled "Mt. Hope", featuring Soupy of The Wonder Years, which can be streamed below.

ATP! Acoustic Session: Mixtapes

Alter The Press recently caught up with Ohio's very own, Mixtapes to record a new acoustic session.

Maura and Ryan treated us to a performance of "Hey Ma, PT. 2" and "Russian House DJ", both of which are taken from the band's new album "Even On The Worst Nights". As an added bonus, the duo also performed their fourth best-selling song on iTunes, "Whit's End".

Mixtapes Release New Song "I’m Wearing The Device (Bridge, Water)"

Mixtapes have released a new song titled "I’m Wearing the Device (Bridge, Water)", which can be streamed here.

Mixtapes New Album "Even On The Worst Nights" Clips

30-second clips from Mixtapes' new album "Even On The Worst Nights", can be streamed here.

Mixtapes Cover Hot Water Music

Check out a video of Mixtapes performing a cover of Hot Water Music's "Trusty Chords", by clicking read more.

Mixtapes Release New Free Album "Songs To Start A Revolution To"

Mixtapes have released a new free album titled "Songs To Start A Revolution To", which can be downloaded here.

Here's what the band had to say about the album:

"So check it out, when we were recording even on the worst nights each morning we would kind of freestyle songs just to warm ourselves up. Between us and Eric, who is the guy that records us, we didn’t realize that we actually had about 26 of these recorded, and it added up to about 40 minutes. Almost all of them were just one the spot, and I can assure you that No Sleep Records is very happy that we took their money for recording and also came out with this. We didn’t really plan on releasing them because it was just us being us, but we decided why not. Nothing about this is serious so don’t expect any good songs or anything that’s like our real music, I am however proud of a 15 minute long free styled song, and I ask that you listen to the silence chronicles last and in order. So here you go, enjoy the album “songs to start a revolution to” by Sundrinkerhttp://www.mediafire.com/?d05i84ot5wb0a71"

Mixtapes Release New Song "Hey Ma PT. 2"; Announce Album Track Listing

Mixtapes have released a new song titled, "Hey Ma PT. 2", which can be streamed here.

The band have also released the track listing for their new album, "Even on the Worst Nights" (out June 26th).

1. Seven Mile
2. Something Better
3. Hey Ma PT. 2
4. Even on the Worst Nights
5. You Must Not Be From Around Here
6. You & I
7. I'm Wearing the Device (Bridge, Water)
8. I'll Give You A Hint, Yes
9. Russian House DJ
10. Anyways
11. Indian Summer
12. One for the Ozarks
13. Just When You Thought It Was Over
14. Golden Sometimes
15. Basement Manners
16. Mt. Hope

Mixtapes Release New Song "To My Friends (I Stand By You)"

Mixtapes have released a new song titled, "To My Friends (I Stand By You)", which can be streamed by clicking read more.

Mixtapes To Support Set Your Goals In The UK

Mixtapes have been confirmed to support Set Your Goals on their UK tour later this year.

August
6th - Nottingham Rock City
7th - York Dutchess
8th - Glasgow King Tuts
9th - Manchester Moho Live
10th - Middlesborough The Empire
11th - Peterborough Club Revolution

The Wonder Years, Daytrader, Mixtapes Announce US Tour

The Wonder Years, Daytrader and Mixtapes will be heading out on tour together this June.

Jun 11 Launchpad Albuquerque, NM
Jun 13 Zumiez Couch Tour San Antonio, TX
Jun 15 Katy Mills Mall Katy, TX
Jun 17 The Conservatory Oklahoma City, OK
Jun 18 Outland Ballroom Springfield, MO
Jun 19 Emerson Theatre Indianapolis, IN
June 20 Altar Bar Pittsburgh, PA

Mixtapes Announce New Album "Even On The Worst Nights"; Release New Song

Mixtapes have announced they will release their new album, "Even On The Worst Nights" on June 26th through No Sleep Records. The title-track to the record can be streamed, here.

The track will also be released on an upcoming 7" titled, "Somewhere In Trinsic", which is out May 8th.