That's right! Sparks The Rescue will be playing a FREE in-store at the Active Irvine Spectrum next Thursday, February 4th at 5:30pm!!

XO,

roxanne

Labels: Active, Fearless Records, Free Instore, Sparks the Rescue, Viva La Rock, Vivalarock, VLR

Head on over to Urban Outfitters LSTN #8 to download a bunch of sweet new tunes INCLUDING our favorites, Fanfarlo. Yes, that's right, Fanfarlo's snagged a spot on Urban's latest mix, so don't miss out!

And after you have a chance to listen to the music, don't miss their show in February playing The El Rey in LA (February 20th, to be exact)!

XO,
roxanne

Labels: Atlantic Records, Fanfarlo, LSTN #8, Urban Outfitters, Viva La Rock, Vivalarock, VLR

Check out Viva La Rock's latest sweetheart, Marit Larsen, and her contest with Lulu's. You could win a $100 shopping spree & a signed Daisy Rock Guitar! Never heard of her? Listen below...


XO,

roxanne

Labels: contests, Lulu's, Marit Larsen, Viva La Rock, Vivalarock, VLR

Check out Jay-Z's new music video for "On To The Next One." Catch the shot of the Jag in there? Pretty sweet huh.



XO,

roxanne

Labels: Jay-Z, Viva La Rock, Vivalarock, VLR

Stay warm this winter!! Everyone can use a new coat! Click the banner above to enter!

XO,

roxanne

Labels: Atlantic Records, Lala.com, Laura Izibor, London Fog, Viva La Rock, Vivalarock, VLR

Hope everyone is enjoying your own little winter break & we hope you ring in the New Year with styleee! We'll be back in full force after the new year, so watch out for us. We've got somethin' special in store for everyone! Comment with the best present you got this year AND who you're most excited to hear new stuff from in 2010!

XO,
Viva La Rock


P.S. Enjoy a little Cup O' Soup & croutons

Labels: Happy Holiday, Viva La Rock, Vivalarock, VLR

We know we're a little late on this and the holiday's are right around the corner, but for those of you who have NO clue what you should get, look no further! I've come up with a little list of goodies that I think every little Viva La Rocker should have. Just click the picture below to get your hands on your very own! Enjoy...

#8 - Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion

Labels: Happy Holiday, Viva La Rock, Vivalarock, VLR

Op just can't get enough good music! They've recently add two more blogs about Denver, CO's own Breathe Carolina & Norway's sweetheart Marit Larsen. Head on over to the Op Amp'd blog and check it out!

XO,

roxanne

Labels: Breathe Carolina, Fearless Records, Hello Fascination, Marit Larsen, Viva La Rock, Vivalarock, VLR

That's right! Head on over to the Op Amp'd Music Blog to check out they're little feature. The blog post talks about their new album and compares their new stuff to the likes of Boys Like Girls or Cobra Starship. See for yourself!

While we're on the subject of Every Avenue...If you have been foolish enough to wait to pick up their newest album, MOVE IT! They're new tunes will without a doubt be stuck in your head! So click this baby and pick it up! ALSO, before these boys head out on the spring AP Tour catch 'em with The Audition on a mini tour in January, see dates below:

1/08/10 - Elgin, IL @ Mad Maggies
1/09/10 - Indianapolis, IN @ Emerson Theater
1/10/10 - Kettering, OH @ The Attic
1/12/10 - Altoona, PA @ The Eldolyn Terrace
1/13/10 - Lancaster, PA @ Chameleon
1/14/10 - Vineland, NJ @ Hanger 84
1/15/10 - Wilmington, DE @ The Harmony Garage Hall
1/16/10 - Poughkeepsie, NY @ The Loft @ The Chance
1/17/10 - Syracuse, NY @ Lost Horizon
1/19/10 - Bowling Green, OH @ Howards

XO,

roxanne

Labels: Every Avenue, Fearless Records, OP Amp'd, Picture Perfect, Viva La Rock, Vivalarock, VLR

XO,

Roxanne

Labels: Before Nightfall, mtvU, Music video, Robert Francis, The Freshman, Viva La Rock, Vivalarock, VLR, Vote

Loch Lomond's new EP titled Night Bats is out TODAY, November 10! Recorded in August after a year on the road that included stints with the Decemberists, Blitzen Trapper, Blind Pilot and headlining runs, the band headed back to Portland to produce a handful of new songs on their own. They brought in Portland mastermind Tucker Martine (Sufjan Stephens, Thao and the Get Down Stay Down, REM) for his mixing touches, and thus Night Bats was born. It includes 4 new songs from the band as well as a cover of the Bee Gees' "Holiday". The EP as a whole sounds BIG at times, bizarre at others. Beautiful all around. And as Paste Magazine said it best: "If you can't get enough of the spiritual children of Nick Drake (Iron and Wine, Bon Iver, Sun Kil Moon, Alexi Murdoch), Portland Oregon's Loch Lomond is your new favorite band.

Don't miss out when they come through your town!
November 10 The Woods Portland, Or
November 11 EMU Univ. of Oregon Eugene, Or
November 12 Hotel Utah San Francisco, Ca
November 13 Luigi's Fungarden Sacramento, Ca
November 14 Historic Brookdale Lodge Santa Cruz, Ca+
November 15 Muddy Waters Santa Barbara, Ca+
November 16 The Loft @ UCSD La Jolla, Ca *
November 17 The Bootleg Theater Los Angeles, Ca*
* w/ Horse Feathers
+ w/ The Generationals

XO,

Roxanne

Labels: Loch Lomond, new album, New Music, Night Bats, Viva La Rock, Vivalarock, VLR

Listen up Viva La Rockers!

Make sure you check our site (any of them...here, twitter, facebook, tumblr, etc) DAILY in the next week or so. We have some HUGE holiday news & surprises in store for all of you. Just wanted to give you guys & gals a heads up!!

XO,

roxanne

Labels: Viva La Rock, Vivalarock, VLR

Labels: Cobra Starship, Daisy Rock, Fox Head, FREE, Fueled By Ramen, In And Out Of Control, Mandee, Matisyahu, The Raveonettes, Viva La Rock, Vivalarock, VLR

Today's the day! Tim Williams new album Careful Love hits stores today! He's one of our favorites so we thought we'd let you in on our little secret. ALSOOO, if you love him as much as we do (which, hah, we know you will) AND you'll be in NYC for CMJ this THURSDAY, October 22...stop by the Purevolume House!! He'll be there, rockin' out with Saint Motel and The Nervous Wreckords! Oh & check itttt, Nylon's got a mad crush. Here's a little taste of what you'll get once you pick up Careful Love:

I Hit Another Wall - Tim Willi...





That's right! Not only does Careful Love drop today but our recent obsession Robert Francis' album Before Nightfall hits stores as well. What a good day for music :) Mr. Francis will be celebrating this evening by playing a little release show at the one and only Roxy with Noah and the Whale. So that means you should stop on by and celebrate with us! We know from experience that he is remarkable live and we'd love for you to see for yourself! We've streamed one of our FAVORITE tracks off the new album below, enjoy!

Junebug - Robert Francis

XO,

Roxanne

Labels: Atlantic Records, Before Nightfall, Carefull Love, CMJ, Dovecote Records, Purevolume, Robert Francis, The Roxy, Tim Williams, Viva La Rock, Vivalarock, VLR

We love Jesse Lee & we hope you do too! Don't forget about Lulu's contest with Jesse Lee, you could win a guitar + so many more cool things!




XO,

roxanne

Labels: Interview, Jesse Lee, Lulu's, Viva La Rock, Vivalarock, VLR

Labels: Anywhere But Here, AP Tour, Fall Ball, Mayday Parade, New Music, Viva La Rock, Vivalarock, VLR

Labels: In And Out Of Control, New Music, The Raveonettes, Viva La Rock, Vivalarock, VLR

Labels: Atlantic Records, Jason Castro, Surprise Visitors, Viva La Rock, Vivalarock, VLR

Labels: Rihanna, Viva La Rock, Vivalarock, VLR, X17 Online

and i can't control my excitement. there's something about the dirt, sweat and beautiful music that excites me. & let me tell you, we'll back in full force this Sunday in LA. Hope you stop by our booth, check out our new merch & meet the lovely boys of There For Tomorrow







see you sunday :)

XO,

roxanne

Labels: There For Tomorrow, Viva La Rock, Vivalarock, VLR, Warped Tour

XO,

roxanne

Labels: All Time Low, Hopeless Records, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Nothing Personal, Viva La Rock, Vivalarock, VLR

XO,

roxanne

Labels: Atlantic Records, Is It O.K., Lala, Serena Ryder, Viva La Rock, Vivalarock, VLR

Labels: Claire's, Cobra Starship, Decaydance, Fueled By Ramen, Hot Mess, Lala, Viva La Rock, Vivalarock, VLR

dont' miss out :)

XO,

roxanne

Labels: Viva La Rock, Vivalarock, VLR

Look at that face, how can you NOT swoon like a 14 year old girl when he comes around? And it doesn't help my case that he's so incredibly gifted when it comes to music...ANYWAYS, this blog is meant to tell all of you about the most recent Robert Francis updates!! If you head on over to his myspace and listen to "Nightfall" - the first track to be revealed off Robert Francis' upcoming full length Atlantic Records debut!

August 4th 2009 Santa Barbara, CA - Soho Restaurant & Music Clu
August 5th 2009 San Francisco, CA - Cafe Du Nord
August 7th 2009 Portland, OR - Doug Fir Lounge
August 8th 2009 Vancouver, BC - Media Club
August 9th 2009 Seattle, WA - The Triple Door
August 11th 2009 Murray, UT – SHO
August 13th 2009 Denver, CO - The Walnut Room
August 14th 2009 Kansas City, MO - Record Bar
August 15th 2009 Minneapolis, MN - Bunkers
August 16th 2009 Chicago, IL - Schubas
August 18th 2009 Ann Arbor, MI - The Ark
August 19th 2009 Toronto, ON – The Rivoli
August 21st 2009 New York, NY - Bowery Ballroom
August 22nd 2009 Philadelphia, PA - World Cafe Live (WXPN Studios)
August 23rd 2009 Arlington, VA - IOTA Club & Café

XO,

roxanne

Labels: Atlantic Records, KROQ, Robert Francis, Viva La Rock, Vivalarock, VLR

That's right! Don't miss out on your chance to win one of three fabulous prizes!!! First prize = Anarbor's latest EP Free Your Mind SIGNED, $100 Shopping Spree from Lulu's && a TIGI Rockaholic Prize Pack!!!

ALSO, these boys are about to jump on tour with Sparks The Rescue July 25-August 10. Don't miss your chance to rock out with 'em; they sure do put on a damn good show!


XO,

roxanne

Labels: Anarbor, Hopeless Records, Lulu's, TIGI Rockaholic, Viva La Rock, Vivalarock, VLR

Labels: All Time Low, Hopeless Records, Nothing Personal, Viva La Rock, Vivalarock, VLR

Follow Sean from the Studio to the Party as he skates around trying to get his music pressed on vinyl. Its a nice trip through Brooklyn.

Sean Bones upcoming album, Rings, drops Tuesday, July 21!!! I linked it for you so you can just click & preorder :) I've also included some dates below so you don't miss out on the major dance party in your area!

July 22 @ Glasslands - Brooklyn, NY [RECORD RELEASE PARTY W/ Kuroma & Hesta Prynn]
July 25 @ The Ivy at Sole East - Montauk, NY
August 5 @ DC ( - Washington DC [w/ Edward Sharped & the Magnetic Zeros]
August 6 @ World Cafe Live - Philadelphia, PA [w/ Edward Sharped & the Magnetic Zeros]
August 7 @ Mercury Lounge - New York, NY [w/ Edward Sharped & the Magnetic Zeros and Free Energy]
August 9 @ TT and the Bears - Cambridge, MA [w/ Edward Sharped & the Magnetic Zeros]XO,

roxanne

Labels: Frenchkiss Records, Sean Bones, Viva La Rock, Vivalarock, VLR

Marking a Secret Shows First, Pop-Punk Band Hold Concerts in Washington DC, Chicago, IL, and Orange County, CA All on Tuesday, July 7

New Album, "Nothing Personal," In Stores and Online July 7


July 6, 2009 - MySpace Music is excited to announce an unprecedented set of upcoming Secret Shows featuring the pop-punk quartet All Time Low. The band will be performing shows in Washington DC, Chicago, IL, and Orange County, CA, all on Tuesday, July 7. The ambitious, cross-country excursion will begin at Midnight and is set to culminate in an evening show scheduled at Anaheim’s Chain Reaction. The Secret Show performances will be held exclusively for MySpace users who were recently notified via MySpace Music's Secret Show profile (http://www.myspace.com/secretshows).

Three Secret Shows in one day is a venture MySpace Music has never attempted in its over three-year history, and it's only fitting they have chosen All Time Low as the first band to carry out such a feat due to group's overwhelming popularity within the online music community site.

"Pulling off three shows in 24 hours with an indie band like All Time Low is a testament to the strength of the music community on MySpace Music," explains Isac Walter, MSM Music Editor and Creator of the Secret Show Franchise. "All you need is a rabid fan base in each city and the platform to support it."

The band's performance and trek across the nation will be filmed for a special episode of the MySpace Music Feed, a news show that will air the episode on Monday, July 20th.

"This is going to be a crazy adventure! We have wanted to do a MySpace Secret Show for a long time, and to be able to do the first ever one to span three times zones in just 24 hours is incredible," says Alex Gaskarth from All Time Low. "We have never played three shows in one day and the fact that they span the distance of the continent makes it all that much more fun. If you see us running through the airport to catch our next plane, please wave hello." Along the way, All Time Low, Hopeless Records and Ford Fiesta are teaming up to give fans an exclusive window into their three-show adventure with the band. Fans who are looking to join the adventure can visit http://www.fiestamovement.com on July 7 to be apart of the fun with the band. The collaboration between Hopeless Records and Ford Fiesta was engineered by Viva la Rock; a Los Angeles based creative resource agency regarded for their work in activating highly successful partnerships between globally relevant brands and leaders of the music and entertainment community.

"This is a great partnership because, like All Time Low, the Ford Fiesta and the Fiesta Movement are gaining tremendous popularity that stems from a strong online presence," said Connie Fontaine, Ford's Brand Content and Alliance Manager. "We're excited to be involved in such a unique experience and to reach consumers that may not yet have heard about the Fiesta."

The press reaction to All Time Low thus far in their career has been fantastic. Their debut full-length, "So Wrong, It's Right" landed them a spot in Alternative Press' list of "100 Bands You Need To Know" in 2008, and they were named "Band of the Year" by the magazine in 2009 while making their second appearance on the cover. Absolute Punk, who proclaimed that All Time Low was "your new favorite pop-punk band," also praised the album, which has scanned over 180,000 copies since its release.

In addition to their forthcoming album, "Nothing Personal," and scheduled MySpace Secret Shows, All Time Low is confirmed to perform on the Main Stage of this summer's Vans Warped Tour on a string of dates. Having just recently finished a tour with Fall Out Boy, All Time Low will be jumping on Warped Tour in Oceanport, NJ, and staying on it until the end in Los Angeles, CA. Prior to these dates, they will do a short headlining tour with We The Kings and Cartel, hitting several cities on the east coast.

Also, All Time Low's video for the song "Weightless" is debuting today exclusively on MTV. The video features cameos from Mark Hoppus (Blink 182) and Pete Wentz (fall out boy). You can see the video here: http://www.mtvmusic.com/all_time_low/videos/391608/weightless.jhtml

For more information on All Time Low, please visit their official MySpace Music profile page at: http://www.myspace.com/alltimelow

MySpace Music "Secret Show" Information:

12:01 a.m.
Venue: JAMMIN' JAVA
Washington, DC
http://www.myspace.com/jamminjavadc

12 p.m.
Venue: MOJO's ROCK HOUSE
Chicago, IL
http://www.myspace.com/mojoesrockhouse

9:30 p.m.
Venue: CHAIN REACTION
Anaheim, CA
http://www.myspace.com/chainreactionclub
*Advance tickets can be picked up at the Hot Topic in Tustin, CA
More info: http://community.hottopic.com/events

Follow the Fiesta Movement:
The Ford Fiesta also is gaining attention on Facebook and Twitter. To follow the Fiesta Movement and the agents, visit and bookmark: http://www.fiestamovement.com and the other following Web accounts:

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/fiestamovement
Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/fiestamovement
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Fiesta-Movement/73386615309
Twitter: http://twitter.com/fordfiesta

About Ford Motor Company:
Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 205,000 employees and about 90 plants worldwide, the company's automotive brands include Ford, Lincoln, Mercury and Volvo. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford's products, please visit http://www.ford.com

About Hopeless Records and Sub City:
Founded in 1993, Hopeless Records is a Southern California independent record label home to breakout artists All Time Low, There For Tomorrow, Anarbor, The Human Abstract, and many more. Throughout the 15 year history of Hopeless Records the label has released over 100 albums and launched the careers of Avenged Sevenfold, Thrice, and Melee. In 1999 Hopeless Records formally started supporting non-profit organizations under the Sub City name with charitable albums, tours, and events. Now itself a registered 501c3 non profit organization, Sub City continues this mission of raising funds and awareness for worthy causes and to date has raised over $1.8 million dollars for over 50 non-profit organizations. http://www.hopelessrecords.com

About Viva la Rock:
Viva la Rock is a Los Angeles based marketing and creative resource agency for entertainment companies and youth-driven brands. Viva la Rock executes non-traditional campaigns that target consumers in niche markets through events, promotions and sponsorship. The agency specializes in brand, music and movie partnerships, custom promotions and content, event booking, sponsorship, idea development and launch and special events. Viva la Rock provides the opportunity and access for brands to establish a direct relationship with record labels, artists and movie studio talent. Please visit Viva La Rock's portfolio to view some of their most recent campaigns: www.vivalarock.net/portfolio

About MySpace Music:
MySpace Music has organized nearly 200 Secret Shows since the franchise launched in February 2006 with artists like The Cure, Lily Allen, Fall Out Boy, Gnarls Barkley, The Offspring, Neil Diamond, Slayer, Franz Ferdinand, and Yeah Yeah Yeahs performing in cities around the world. Users must friend the Secret Shows profile page in order to receive advanced notice of the special, free concerts. From there, they will find more information about the artists and upcoming schedule. Visit the MySpace Secret Shows profile at for all show details: http://www.myspace.com/secretshows.

XO,

roxanne

Labels: All Time Low, Ford, Hopeless Records, Myspace Music Secret Show's, Viva La Rock, Vivalarock, VLR

All Time Low's music video for "Weightless" debuted today on MTV, MTV2 , mtvU, and MTV hits & it's fantastic! How could these boys go wrong by poking fun at all the stereotypes AND including cameo's by Pete Wentz & Mark Hoppus!! If you haven't had a chance to watch it, STOP WHAT YOU'RE DOING, sit down & press play (it will only take 3:35 of your day - well worth it). Get ready to piss your pants [but don't worry, we've gotcha covered ]!!!

Just in case you didn't know...These boys will be playing the Vans Warped Tour starting July 19th, so don't miss your chance to see 'em when they come to town!!! AND they're album NOTHING PERSONAL hit stores TOMORROW, JULY 7!!! So be sure you get a copy for yourself, your friends, your family, your dog...whoever, JUST DO IT!


XO,

roxanne

Labels: All Time Low, Hopeless Records, MTV, Nothing Personal, Viva La Rock, Vivalarock, VLR

Starting tomorrow morning (Tuesday, June 30) at 6AM EST, There For Tomorrow's video for "A Little Faster" will be played every hour for 24 hours straight on MTV2! These boys are currently touring on the Vans Warped Tour (signing at the Viva La Rock booth at the Los Angeles date!!), so be sure to check 'em out when they come your way! ALSO, their album A Little Faster dropped June 9th and it is DEFINITELY worth the $9.99 on iTunes!!!

XO,

roxanne

Labels: A Little Faster, Hopeless Records, MTV2, Viva La Rock, Vivalarock, VLR

That's right!! All Time Low debuted a new song off their album TODAY on myspace! "Damned If I Do Ya (Damned If I Don't)" will be released on iTunes tomorrow, so make sure you pick it up!! The new album, Nothing Personal, drops July 7; so make sure you preorder it ASAP!

The boys will be on tour with We The Kings this summer as well as on part of the Vans Warped Tour!! Don't miss your chance to see these boys when they come through your town.

XO,

Roxanne

Labels: All Time Low, Hopeless Records, Viva La Rock, Vivalarock, VLR

Meese and Rocket Dog shoes are giving one lucky fan a chance to go backstage this summer for a guitar lesson from the band, who is on tour with The Fray right now! You will also receive an autographed copy of the band's new album Broadcast, and six pairs of Rocket Dog shoes! Don't miss out on your chance to grace the summer in style and brush up on those music skills! Click here to enter now!

Viva love,

Alison

Labels: Atlantic Records, Meese, Rocket Dog, Viva La Rock, Vivalarock, VLR

Head on over to 987FM's LA Rock Awards page and help Anarbor win "Biggest Buzznet Buzz Band!!" They're up against Hey Monday, Runner Runner, A Rocket To The Moon, & Fight Fair so let's get together and put our boys in first place! Spread the word!!

XO,

Roxanne

Labels: 987FM, Anarbor, Hopeless Records, Viva La Rock, Vivalarock, VLR

What's so great about a bordello? The girls, obviously. Especially when they tap, juggle, dance and throw knives. Anya Marina gets thrown into the mix in her video for 'All the Same to Me,' directed by Josh Forbes. Check out the exclusive premiere below (via Spinner.com).



Like it? Of course you do! & If you still need to pick up her latest album Slow & Steady Seduction: Phase II, I linked it so it's easy for you :)

XO,

Roxanne

Labels: Anya Marina, Atlantic Records, Chop Shop Records, Viva La Rock, Vivalarock, VLR

Labels: Anarbor, Hopeless Records, MTV Buzzworthy, Viva La Rock, Vivalarock, VLR

Yes, I'm a few days late, but this is definitely worth it. Sunday (5/31) we trekked over to the Knitting Factory in Hollywood to watch the Anarbor boys killllll it. They were amazing & if you ever get a chance to see them live, don't pass it up. I want to share part of their set with you so you know just howwww amazing they really are! & For those of you who haven't picked up their latest EP, Free Your Mind, get on it! They will be on tour with The Cab (June 18-July 2) & on part of Warped Tour (July 15-18) this summer. So don't miss your chance!

Labels: Anarbor, Hopeless Records, Knitting Factory, Razia's Shadow Tour, Viva La Rock, Vivalarock, VLR

Our very own Anya Marina!!!


*Courtesy of Anthropologie


*Courtesy of Anthropologie

That's right! Check out Anya Marina modeling in Anthropologie's June catalog!! For those of you who haven't had a chance to pick up her latest album, Slow & Steady Seduction: Phase II... DO IT, promise you it's worth it. I recommend "Move You [SSSPII]" "All The Same To Me" & "Afterparty At Jimmy's"!

XO,

Roxanne

Labels: Anthropologie, Anya Marina, Viva La Rock, Vivalarock, VLR

Don't miss out on your chance to win a Bongo Wardrobe personally picked out by the ladies of Sophia Fresh! & if you haven't picked up their single "What It Is" featuring Kanye West yet, make sure you get on it!

XO,

Roxanne

Labels: Bongo, Sophia Fresh, Viva La Rock, Vivalarock, VLR

Don't miss out on your chance to fall in love this summer thanks to French Connection & Laura Izibor! Click the photo above for details on how you could win a trip for two to Beaches Resort!

XO,

Roxanne

Labels: French Connection, Laura Izibor, Viva La Rock, VLR

Enter to win a limited edition Anya Marina print signed by the artist and Anya at your local Buffalo Exchange, now through May 31. Each store will randomly select one lucky winner! Catch Anya on tour with Jason Mraz and The Virgins, now through Jun 2. & Pick up her album Slow & Steady Seduction: Phase II if you haven't yet!

XO,

Roxanne

Labels: Anya Marina, Buffalo Exchange, Chop Shop Records, Viva La Rock, VLR

Check out what The Militia Group has to offer this year. Pretty spectacular if you ask me!



XO,

Roxanne

Labels: 2009, SXSW, The Militia Group, The Summer Set, The Urgency, Viva La Rock, VLR, We Shot The Moon, Young Love