Sometimes, being in the right place at the right time is all it takes.  And If you’re New York City-based singer/songwriter Mariko, you also learned that persistence (and quite a bit of it), is a good way to turn heads when it comes to making moves in the music industry.  We sat down with Mariko to discuss her experience playing on one of the hottest rock tours in the country, and why, despite the odds, she still plans to bust into one of the most unforgiving careers around.

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Los Angeles-based rock band Dead Sara dropped their self-titled debut album today! They’ll be on touring with The Used beginning May 12th, and then in support of The Vans Warped Tour, which kicks of June 16th.

Check out the video for their hit single, “Weatherman.”

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 Taking Back Sunday’s Tell All Your Friends was released ten years ago today. Do you remember where you were when you first heard it?

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