FYM GIVEAWAY: SAINT MOTEL • FREE TICKETS • LIVE IN SAN FRANCISCO, USA • 2.17.2012

It's no secret, one of FYM's favorite sonic discoveries of 2011 was Såint Motel. With the floor-stomping energy coming from two of Såint Motel's signature tracks Puzzle Pieces and the poignant At Least I Have Nothing -Their kinetic brand of buzzworthy indie-pop has been blazing through our speakers since the summer. Listen to both tunes below:



Såint Motel is gearing up to make a huge statement in 2012 at SXSW, and in preparation, their playing a few select tour dates on the West Coast. 2.17.12, they play the Brick & Mortar Music Hall in San Francisco, USA.

As FYM continues our giving spirit in the new year, we would like to send you and a friend to experience this stellar up-and-coming group live for FREE. To enter, simply email our publicist Nick 'To All Tomorrow's Parties' Codling (nick@forYoungModerns.com) with THEY LIVE in the subject line, include your full name in the message, and FYM will randomly select a winner for two tickets to Såint Motel's show! (the winner will be notified Sunday Feb. 12th) Cheers, FYM.

FYM GIVEAWAY: THE FEATURES • CAFE DU NORD • LIVE IN SAN FRANCISCO, USA • FREE TICKETS

The whirling psychedelic grooves from Sparta Tennessee's The Features will dominate San Francisco's Cafe Du Nord, Thursday February 9th, 2012! The Features first sparked into our consciousness this past Summer 2011 with the release of their brilliant foot-stomping full-length Wilderness (Via the Kings of Leon record imprint Serpents and Snakes). Watch Content, the opening track on The Features latest album below.
 


As heard above, frontman Matthew Pelham's astounding vocal contributions, paired with The Features kinetic brand of sonic paraphernalia will definitely bode well in the friendly confines of Cafe Du Nord. FYM wants to give YOU and opportunity to see just how good these guys are live (for FREE). Enter to win 2 tickets to see The Features LIVE February 9th.

Simply email our publicist Nick 'They Call Me Diddy' Codling at (Nick@forYoungModerns.com) with THEY LIVE in the subject line, and please included your first and last name. We will randomly select a winner Wednesday February 1st 2012 at 10AM. Cheers, FYM

FYM PREVIEW: RAT CITY ROLLERGIRLS • 2012

Less than a week away, one of the most formidable all-female, flat-track roller derby leagues in the country starts their 8th season of play! The Rat City RollerGirls have gained immense popularity in Seattle over the past few years, and they kickoff season 8 next Saturday, Jan. 21st, 2012 at Key Arena! Doors at 4:30PM and opening ceremonies start at 5:30PM.

 
Check out how this amazing success story started by watching the Rat City RollerGirls documentary Blood on the Flat-Track, now available on Netflix instant (trailer above). For ticket, and merch information please visit the official Rat City website HERE.

The season opener is packed-full of stiff competition, with the Derby Liberation Front taking on the Throttle Rockets in the first bout, and then the Sockit Wenches will go to battle with last year's champions Grave Danger! The festivities don't end! Be sure to hit up the Rat City RollerGirls afterparty that evening at Hula Hula (just down the block), with drink specials for all you Rat City fanatics. Cheers, FYM.

FYM GIVEAWAY: THE KNOCKS • LIVE IN L.A. AT THE SATELLITE • ENTER TO WIN FREE TICKETS •

The Knocks- NYC Lower East Side based producers, known for their epic remixes of major pop heavy-hitters (Flo Rida, Rihanna, Britney Spears, Katy Perry, Ellie Goulding), take L.A.'s The Satellite by storm January 14th, 2012. The Knocks just put out their own new set of original material via the Magic EP -Which will assuredly set the sonic vibe of sweaty dance clubs across the States in the New Year. FYM is here to give you your chance to see them before they ship off on the Weezer Cruise.

We have one pair of tickets to give YOU for The Knocks live in L.A. this Saturday! Entering to win is easy, just shoot an e-mail to our publicist, Nick 'Golden Boy' Codling, -nick@foryoungmoderns.com with 'THEY LIVE' in the subject line by Noon PST, Thursday January 12th, 2012.



To get ready for The Knocks in L.A. visit their FB page HERE. While you're waiting to find out if you've won, check out their video for You Can Make It Better above. Cheers, FYM.

FYM ON THE LIST: THE POSTELLES LIVE IN LOS ANGELES • ENTER TO WIN FREE TICKETS

Fresh off their Fall tour with The Kooks, Tuesday December 6th, 2011 -The Postelles play the Bootleg Theater in Los Angeles California. Earlier this year, FYM had the pleasure of seeing The Postelles in action on tour with Free Energy at The Crocodile in Seattle Washington, USA.

These well-dressed New Yorkers play light-hearted catchy rockers. LIVE they deliver a high-energy diverse pop appropriation of modern rock around the clock ambiance -featuring a bevy of nostalgic influences (the origins of rock n' roll). Watch the official music video for Sleep on the Dance Floor by The Postelles below:



#BlackFridayBonus -We have a pair of tickets for The Postelles December 6th show in L.A. live at the Bootleg Theater! FYM wants to send you and a nighttiming partner of your choice to the show for FREE. Enter to win by simply emailing our publicist Nick November Rain Codling HERE before Sunday December 4th, 2011 with THEY LIVE in the subject line. We will notify the lucky winner 12.04.11 8p.m. PST. For more jams and info visit The Postelles website HERE. Cheers, FYM.  

FYM ON THE LIST: POP SCENE SF GIVEAWAY

You asked, and FYM heard, we are proud to present the FYM ON THE LIST GIVEAWAY. Our friends at San Francisco's Premier Indie-Nightclub PopScene (Where FYM saw one of our top Five shows of all time: Phoenix on their first US tour) has given us the power to treat you (like they treat us) on the list.

Email us at welive@forYoungModerns.com with THEY LIVE! in the subject line (including your first + last name), and we will randomly select two winners to be on the list (+ one) for Thursday October 21, 2010 (contest ends NOON 10.20.10) with live performances from DELPHIC (UK Blade Runner, Euro_Dance Pop) and THE HUNDRED IN THE HANDS (NYC Steamy Dreamy Electro Beats).



This night will be another must see dance party at PopScene. UK's Delphic have been blazing up the internets with buzz-worthy talk of their epic live performances. Doubt is prime example of Delphic's blend of kinetic dance-pop introspection.



AND as you enjoy a night out partying, NYC's The Hundred In The Hands will provide steamy sonic offerings, personifying electric opulence, keeping your body sweating to its inner metronome. Check out Pigeons, THITH's spacey jam -that cuts no corners when delivering party friendly electro rhythms.

FYM is stoked to come together with PopScene to deliver a night out for YOU(and a friend) away from your computer, dancing to smooth jams like cool kids should!

Cheers,

FYM