Cartel Blog and Journals

I love The Troubadour. You always feel so darn close to the bands on stage. I suppose this time I really WAS close, thanks to the Buzznet LMU crew (simplekindoflovely, swingthefocus11 and emisforily) who waved me and tall boyfriend into the center of the crowd right after The Summer Set finished up. Read more...

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1. Cartel

I've been in love with Cartel since I heard The Fortunate. I love every single song Cartel has ever put out - from Wasted to Save Us. I saw them in July with All Time Low and it was one of the best shows I've been too. Cycles was released last month. I love every single track. Each one is just as good as the track before. Some of my favorites are Only You and It Still Remains. Throughout this month, Cartel will be touring with This Providence and The Summer Set. In December, they will be playing with Motion City Soundtrack and Say Anything at different shows.

2. Erik Hassle

"It's music about things you think of when you're going to sleep..." Sweden pop/soul artist, Erik Hassle is signed to Island and Universial Republic Records. His first single Hurtful has made its way onto the the Swedish and U.K. charts. Although, his entire album hasn't been released, you can listen to some of his songs on his myspace. My favorite is Don't Bring Flowers.

3. Nothing But Shoes

GUYS GUYS GUYS. WE HAVE A BAND AMONG THE BUZZNET FAMILY!!! First, add Katie's Buzznet then check out her band, Nothing But Shoes. It's kinda quiet since they recorded it on their own, but other than that it sounds pretty good. If you like Blink 182, Paramore, All Time Low, The Ramones, New Found Glory, and the old Fall Out Boy, give them a listen. I'm in love with One Way. Keep up the great work Katie and best of luck! :D

4. Callahan

Hailing from Ohio, members of Callahan have been best friends since childhood. If you like The Bigger Lights or Red Car Wire, check out Callahan! They have recieved positive reviews from The Daily Chorus, Purevolume, AP Magazine, Fearless Radio, Absolute Punk, and many more. Listen to The Dive, Dress to Impress, This One For the History Books, and Face the Day.

5. We Are Birds

VS.  

We Are Birds is one of my favorite Brighten songs. Today, someone sent me a link of Mindy White's cover. I didn't even know she could sing.. :O Haha. Her voice is so pretty! I'm not really sure which version I like more.. They are both equally amazing. Listen here. Which version do you perfer?

Are you obsessed yet?

<3Jenny

AT&T mobile customers can now get Cartel's single "Let's Go" sent to their phone for FREE*. In addition, fans get a MP3 of the song sent to their email account to add to their computer. To get the download link almost instantly, text "Cartel" to 7299. Unfortunately the offer is not currently available to iPhone users. Limited time offer only! Promotion ends December 10, 2009. *Std data charges apply & compatible handset required

Don't have AT&T? Check out the new video for "Let's Go", now on iTunes - Download Now

Cycles is available everywhere now - Get it on iTunes

Cycles is available everywhere today! To celebrate release day, you can download the new album on Shockhound for $6.99 - but only for today!

Click the links below for more places to find Cycles!

MP3: iTunes | Amazon | Lala | Napster | Rhapsody | Shockhound | Walmart| Verizon V Cast | Zune

CD: Walmart | Amazon | Best Buy

Don't forget to reply to @CartelCartel on Twitter with hashtag #CartelCycles and leave us your review. Then repost in your status on Facebook and MySpace

Sorry for the wait (for those interested). I am debating on how the plot of the story should be, so there will be a little bit of a wait for this story. I'll be back on soon with more chapters though.

-HyperTouch

Cycles will be released Tuesday, October 20th and Cartel wants to hear from all of you.

So, on Wednesday, October 21 @ 9 PM EST Will from Cartel will be taking your calls - chat about the new album, the upcoming tour, making the video and more!

Dial in to the Cartelephone line on 10/21 @ 9 PM EST to talk live: 678-701-4335

Stop by the Cycles listening party and get a first listen of the entire new album. In exchange for one tweet, you can listen to Cycles before its 10/20 release.

Click here to start listening. Make sure to RT and share with your friends.

"The Perfect Mistake" has just been added to Cartel's MySpace. Have a listen, add to your playlist or profile and recommend to a friend!

Then, stop by iTunes for the Cycles pre-order. Not only does the iTunes pre-order come with an exclusive bonus track (only on iTunes and only for the pre-order) but you can get "The Perfect Mistake" right away, you don't have to wait till 10/20!

Listen to "The Perfect Mistake"

THEN

Pre-order Cycles on iTunes

Pre-order Cycles on iTunes now and "The Perfect Mistake" will download immediately! Plus, get an exclusive preorder-only bonus track.

Get "The Perfect Mistake" Now!

Cycles will be available everywhere 10/20