Favorite Gentlemen has a new online community called T.G.I.F.G. where you can connect with other fans of the label as well with the bands. Also in Favorite Gentlemen news, All Get Out has posted an update from the studio.

Check out an interview with Manchester Orchestra on MTVu.

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Manchester Orchestra's video for "I Can Barely Breathe" can be seen in the replies.

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Read my interview with Andy Hull of Manchester Orchestra here.

From The Interview

We try and collaborate and create new music with as many people as we can when we play live and in the studio for other projects. But this is a record that is going to be made by Manchester Orchestra and whoever is there to help us make it. And to answer what you actually wanted to know, Dr. Lacey asked if he could play a solo on our new record, and I said no... Scandalous isn't it?

Jeremiah of Manchester Orchestra has updated his blog with pictures from the studio.

Manchester Orchestra have announced an EP/DVD entitled Let My Pride Be What's Left Behind. It will be out this fall; the DVD will include a documentary, music videos, and more, while the EP will feature four new songs plus three live/alternate recordings of previously released songs.

Watch Jesse Lacey, Kevin Devine and Andy Hull cover Weezer's "Say it aint so" in the replies.

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Last night, at Kevin Devine's CD re-release show in Brooklyn, Andy Hull of Manchester Orchestra played a new song called "Wolves at Night: Part II." Says Hull of the song, which will appear on the band's next album, "I wish I was joking, because it'd be funny. But I'm not."

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Manchester Orchestra's myspace tagline now reads "9/8/08." Possible release date?

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Manchester Orchestra's music video for "Now That You're Home" can be seen in the replies.

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A new tour video of Manchester Orchestra featuring tour mates Say Anything can be seen in the replies.

I will be interviewing Andy Hull of Manchester Orchestra. Got questions? Dying to confess your love? Head to the replies, post 'em up, and I'll do my best to get them answered for you.

This summer, Right Away, Great Captain! (side project of Andy Hull from Manchester Orchestra) will release The Eventually Home. He has also posted a new song from the album titled "Down to Your Soul" on his myspace.

During Manchester Orchestra's set last night in Chicago, Andy Hull said that they would releasing their new album this summer.

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Andy Hull (Manchester Orchestra) has posted a new song - "In All The Unholy Bathrooms" - on his side project myspace, Right Away, Great Captain!.

Read a press release concerning Manchester Orchestra's run as support on their upcoming tour with Say Anything in the replies.

Manchester Orchestra have posted another tour video from their current run with Anathallo. Check it out in the replies.

Manchester Orchestra have posted a studio tour update with a full band acoustic radio performance of "Where Have You Been" that can be seen in the replies.

Valentine's Day may be over, but take heart in AbsolutePunk.net reviews.

Staff Reviews

The A-B Theory – Illusions EP (Blake Solomon)
Manchester Orchestra - I’m Like a Virgin Losing a Child (Adrian Villagomez)
Sunny Day Sets Fire - Stranger / Remix EP (Greg Dona)

Andy Hull (Manchester Orchestra) recently recorded some tracks for Daytrotter. You can listen to them here.

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At Manchester Orchestra's last show in Atlanta, the band said they will be recording their new album this summer.

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Dates for the Say Anything, Manchester Orchestra, Biffy Clyro, and Weatherbox tour can be found in the replies.

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Manchester Orchestra are giving away a fully signed drum skin the band used on their UK tour with Kings of Leon. Head over here for full contest details.

Anathallo will be the main support for the UK Manchester Orchestra tour.

Tour Dates

Feb 9 2008 Crawdaddy Dublin, IRE
Feb 10 2008 Oran Mor Glasgow, UK
Feb 11 2008 Cockpit Leeds, UK
Feb 12 2008 Barfly Birmingham, UK
Feb 13 2008 Scala London, UK
Feb 15 2008 Academy 3 Manchester, UK
Feb 16 2008 Thekla Bristol, UK
Feb 17 2008 The Bodega Nottingham, UK
Feb 18 2008 Pressure Point Brighton, UK

Manchester Orchestra have a spiffy new website.

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Manchester Orchestra have covered Weezer's "El Scorcho" with the help of Kevin Jones (The Snake, The Cross, The Crown) in their garage. Watch it in the replies.

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Andy from Manchester Orchestra blogs about his thoughts on 2007.

Blog

"i am going to make it through this year... if it kills me"

As we wrap up the last few shows of our tour here in the UK and for the entire year, i am overwhelmed with a sense of fulfillment. when our band looked at 2007 we made ourselves a promise, and that promise was to play 250 shows this year. Oddly looking up now, we have (somehow) done it. I think when we made that challenge to ourselves we had absolutely NO idea how much of a difficult, challenging, growing, and incredible experience it would actually be. We had no idea how many unbelievable people and friends we would meet along the way. How many new brothers...

Manchester Orchestra recently did a 4 song set/interview with Spinner.com.

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Manchester Orchestra's performance of "Wolves At Night" on Late Night With Conan O'Brien can be seen here (choose October 31st and fast forward to around 37:45).

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Manchester Orchestra is having a free screening of their new documentary, "What's Left Behind," tomorrow evening (Saturday, October 27th) at 6:00pm at Open Eye Cafe in Carrboro, NC, before their live show at nearby Cat's Cradle that night. Free limited edition 7" singles go to the first 10 people in attendance, and the trailer for the new documentary can be seen here.

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We have a new contest for you: One lucky winner will receive a 2GB Sony Walkman® Video Mp3 Player and a copy of the Manchester Orchestra/Annuals split 7" vinyl only available on the bands' current tour. Enter here.

Tour Dates

October 26 Atlanta, GA Drunken Unicorn
October 27 Carrboro, NC Cat's Cradle
October 28 Washington, DC Rock n Roll Hotel
October 30 Philadelphia, PA Northstar
October 31 New York, NY Bowery Ballroom
November 1 Boston, MA Great Scott
November 2 Montreal, QU Le Gymnase
November 3 Toronto, ON Mod Club
November 5 Detroit, MI Shelter
November 6 Chicago, IL Subterranean
November 7 Minneapolis, MN Varsity
November 10...

Go here to stream Manchester Orchestra covering The Annuals' "Brother" and The Annuals covering Manchester Orchestra's "When Have You Been."

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Manchester Orchestra can be seen performing Willie Nelson's hit, "The Party's Over," in the replies. The act's latest, I'm Like a Virgin Losing a Child, is available in stores now via Favorite Gentlemen Records.

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Manchester Orchestra will perform on NBC's Late Night with Conan O'Brien on October 31st. The group are currently touring in support of their latest release, I'm Like a Virgin Losing a Child, which is available now via Favorite Gentlemen Records.

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Did you miss your chance to watch Manchester Orchestra perform "Wolves at Night" on David Letterman last night? If so, have no fear, we've got you covered. You can find a video of the band's performance in the replies.

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As reported yesterday, Brand New, Manchester Orchestra and Kevin Devine performed a secret show at the Leeds Festival. Well, now you can see video of the event in the replies.

Head here to read about a secret show that took place at the Leeds Festival featuring Brand New, Manchester Orchestra, Kevin Devine and a cover of Weezer's "My Name Is Jonas."

Manchester Orchestra and Annuals will be embarking on a co-headlining tour; The Never and The New Frontiers will be special guests on select dates. A limited number of tickets have been held for fans and will be available through a special pre-sale that begins Friday, August 24th at 1:00PM local time. Dates are below.

Tour Dates

Oct 27: Carrboro, NC @ Cats Cradle
Oct 28: Washington, DC @ Rock & Roll Hotel
Oct 30: Philadelphia, PA @ North Star Bar
Oct 31: New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom

Nov 1: Boston, MA @ Great Scott
Nov 2: Montreal, QC @ Le Gymnase
Nov 3: Toronto, ON @ Mod Club
Nov 5: Detroit, MI @ Shelter
Nov 6: Chicago, IL @ Subterranean
Nov 7: Minneapolis, MN @ Varsity

... read more

Manchester Orchestra has been added to the upcoming Kings of Leon / Black Rebel Motorcycle Club tour in September and October.

Message From The Band

We are excited to announce that we have just been added as support to much of the Kings of Leon / Black Rebel Motorcycle Club tour in September and October.

In order to do this incredible tour we are having to cancel the September 9 show in Jacksonville, FL and the September 10 show in Orlando, FL and move around some shows in the UK.

We are really bummed about this and promise to make it up to you guys in Florida somehow. If you have bought tickets to the shows in Florida, just know we are figuring out something cool to do for you...

Manchester Orchestra have posted their latest podcast on myspace.

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Manchester Orchestra will be appearing on The Late Show With David Letterman on Friday, September 7th. They will also be opening for Kings of Leon on August 2nd at First Avenue in Minneapolis, MN. The band's latest album, I'm Like A Virgin Losing A Child, was released nationwide this past Tuesday, July 24th.

Manchester Orchestra and Colour Revolt have announced more dates; see below. Tickets for each show will go on sale starting today.

Tour Dates

Jul 27 2007 9:00P The Complex - Memphis, Tennessee
Jul 28 2007 9:00P Off Broadway - St. Louis, Missouri
Jul 29 2007 9:30P Jackpot Music Hall - Lawrence, Kansas
Jul 31 2007 6:00P The Picador - Iowa City, Iowa
Aug 1 2007 7:00P Varsity - Minneapolis, Minnesota
Aug 2 2007 7:30P House Cafe - DeKalb, Illinois
Aug 4 2007 8:00P Shelter - Detroit, Michigan
Aug 5 2007 8:00P The Lime Spider - Akron, Ohio
Aug 7 2007 9:45P The End - Nashville, Tennessee
Aug 8 2007 8:30P Bottletree - Birmingham, Alabama
Aug 9 2007 9:00P The Loft - Atlanta,...

You can watch two new video podcasts from Manchester Orchestra in the replies.

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Indie-rock outfit Colour Revolt have unveiled the schedule for a brief co-headlining tour with Manchester Orchestra.

Tour Dates

07/27/2007 - Complex - Memphis, Tennessee
07/28/2007 - Off Broadway - St. Louis, Missouri
07/29/2007 - Jackpot - Lawrence, Kansas
07/31/2007 - Picador - Iowa City, Iowa
08/07/2007 - The End - Nashville, Tennessee
08/08/2007 - Bottletree - Bigmingham, Alabama
08/10/2007 - New Brookland Tavern - Columbia, South Carolina
08/11/2007 - Cat's Cradle - Carrboro, North Carolina
08/12/2007 - Alley Katz - Richmond, Virginia
08/15/2007 - Northstar - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Submitted by MasonR5

Someone just told me that MTV News recently did a piece on Atlanta, GA rock bands and Manchester Orchestra was one of the acts featured, so keep your eyes peeled since that seems to be airing now. And if you have yet to check this band out, I am begging you to do so now.