As a tribute to the King of Pop, Driving East is giving away their rather excellent cover of Michael Jackson's "Beat It." Download the song here (right click --> Save As).

Driving East are in the process of writing new songs for their next release.

Driving East have posted a new song on myspace.

Driving East's latest album is only $5.99 on iTunes.

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Driving East is looking for a new bassist. If you think you can bring the groove in this band, check out an update from the band below.

Message From the Band

Hey everyone, we are currently looking for a new bassist. We are looking for someone that is very experienced at playing in a band, dedicated, and available to tour constantly. Previous touring experience is preferred but not required. You must be at least...[read more]

Driving East has given their myspace a new, fresh look.

Liven up your Summer with Driving East's new album; it's on sale for $5.99 on iTunes.

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AP.net is sponsoring Bedlight For Blue Eyes' upcoming summer tour, with Socratic, Driving East and Mercy Mercedes. On their tour profile, you can download a tour sampler with free MP3s from each of the bands; most...[read more]

Bedlight For Blue Eyes, Socratic, Driving East, and Mercy Mercedes. will be hitting the road together this summer on an AP.net sponsored tour.

Dates

6/25 - Vineland, NJ @ U-Sell...[read more]

Bedlight For Blue Eyes, Socratic, Driving East, and Mercy Mercedes. will be touring together in July; dates will be announced shortly.

Driving East's new album is in stores next week (April 15th), but you can stream the entire thing on their AP.net profile. Like pop-punk in the vein of Cartel? Check this out.

Who is better at beating it? In honor of Fall Out Boy releasing their cover of Michael Jackson's "Beat It," Driving East has posted their version on myspace.

Driving East's new album, The Future of the Free World is Riding on This One is currently available exclusively at Smartpunk (orders ship with a free poster while supplies last); the album hits all other retailers on April 15th.

Driving East has announced a headlining tour in support of their new album, The Future of the Free World is Riding on This. Parade The Day and Joy In Tomorrow will join the band as support on the full US tour which runs from February 16th through March 15th.

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Another staff review? Awesome.

Staff Review

Driving East - The Future of the Free World Is Riding On This One (Tony Pascarella)
Side A: The Music Lover's Graphic Novel (Adrian)

Driving East has posted a new song titled "Get Back" on myspace. The band's new album, The Future of the Free World is Riding on This One, is now available digitally via iTunes.

With Driving East's album hitting digital outlets next week - grab their EP while you can.

New albums from Driving East and The New Frontiers will be released early digitally next Tuesday, January 15th.

We're proud to bring you an exclusive Driving East promotion. Head over to the band's AP profile to grab four new songs from the band's upcoming release (due digitally on January 15th). The band and label are offering the songs on a "tip-jar" method - you can paypal in some money if you would like. Tell your friends about this if you think they'd like some pop-punk in the vein of Cartel.

Driving East have put up a new holiday e-card on their myspace. Check it out, as it links to their cover of Michael Jackson's "Beat It".

Crash Romeo will be going out on tour with Driving East and I Am The Pilot in December.

Driving East's upcoming LP, The Future of the Free World Is Riding On This One, has been pushed back from November to an early 2008 release.

What appears to be the cover art for Driving East's upcoming release, The Future of the Free World Is Riding On This One, can be seen in the replies.

Driving East have posted "Somebody Get Me Out of Here" on their myspace page.

Driving East will be posting a new song on their myspace tomorrow only as part of a contest with Carraway Clothing. Check out the details in the replies.

Driving East's The Future of the Free World is Riding on This One hits stores on November 13th.

Track Listing
01) Hey
02) Get Back
03) Come On, Come On
04) Sing While You Can
05) Somebody Get Me Out of Here
06) Baby (Just a Little Bit)
07) Backseat
08) Pick up the Pieces
09) Blue Eyes
10) Away

Newburgh, New York-based pop-rock act The Morning Of are expected to tour shortly alongside Royden and Driving East. Fans can expect the tour's schedule to be announced in the coming weeks.

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Permanent Me, Driving East, Time & Distance, and Holiday Parade will be touring together from mid-June to early July; if you are a promoter or venue interested in booking the tour, please check below for the dates that are still available and the contact email address.
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Sooner than expected, Driving East is going to be heading into the studio this July with Zack Odom and Kenneth Mount to record their debut LP. The record is tentatively slated for a fall or winter release via The Militia Group.

Driving East has added "Come On Come On" to their myspace player.