Scott from The Holy Mess, Howie from Athletics, Kevin from Last Perfect Thing, and Wills from Toothgrinder have opened up a music store in Asbury Park, NJ.

We Shot The Moon have opened up a new merch store and to celebrate it's opening they are having a sale. Enter "CoupsMcGroups" when you check out to get 20% off on all purchases.

In celebration of his new online store, Polaris At Noon is giving AP.net users a limited time, free mp3 download special. Head over to the store and use the voucher code "ABSOLUTEMP3" at the checkout to get a free mp3 of your choice.

Matchbook Romance have launched a new webstore to celebrate their reunion shows. The store includes many of their vintage shirts, which are available in limited quantities and will never be printed again, for only $10.

Vagrant have put up new items in their online store.

Johnny Cupcakes will be opening a retail store in Los Angeles later this year.

Johnny Cupcakes Update

I will be opening my first west coast Johnny Cupcakes shoppe this spring, of 2008 - in Los Angeles, California. Build out has begun, and my store is slated to open sometime in the month of May.

I'm flying out there this weekend, to meet with my architect - and should be bouncing around LA for...[read more]

Racing Kites have launched their new merch store.

Fueled By Ramen is now having their holiday sale where items are up to 40% off. Free shipping on orders over $100, new merch from all bands, and a whole bunch of other things.

The Secret Handshake has updated their merch store.

Kings for Queens (ex-The Early November) have launched a new online store with exclusive merchandise available for purchase. The group will be touring this fall in support of their forthcoming release, which is due out next year courtesy of Drive-Thru Records.

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There are now 2 more shirts available at the One Eleven store for only $6.11 including shipping. Don't forget there are also 4 other shirts available for the same price.

The Rx Bandit's have posted new merchandise in their store.

One Eleven Records have just launched their new store. Head to their website and you will be pointed in the right direction. They're currently offering an amazing deal on t-shirts and CDs, which includes free shipping.

Miss the recent Sparta acoustic show at the Apple Store in San Francisco? Check out photos from the event attached in the replies.

Dustin Kensrue's official merch-store has gone live.

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Live in or around the Bay Area, California? Want to see Sparta play a free set? Head over to the Apple Store, San Francisco this Wednesday, November 9th at 12:30 PM. Details and directions can be found here.

This Friday, beginning at 7pm, you can head into any Hot Topic and hear My Chemical Romance's new album, The Black Parade, from start to finish. You can also pre-order the new album and get a coupon for 15% off anything black in the store.

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CNN has posted an interesting article on the state of indie music stores.

The Death Scene Recording Company now has a new merch store. Go and check out some of the new goodies you can purchase to show your love for the label and the bands.

Brand New has finally put the merch they are selling on their current tour up in their official online store.

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The Number 12 Looks Like You now has an official online store.

The Early November are playing a FREE instore and having a signing this Wednesday at the Virgin Megastore Orlando at Downtown Disney. They play at 7:00 PM and there will be a fan signing afterwards. The guys will be playing as a full band, and will be playing a lot of new songs that no one has heard live yet. This is very short notice so if your coming, bring all your friends.. even tell people you dont like to come and hang out with the band!

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Permanent Me's EP, Dear Virginia, will hit stores on June 13th. However, you can purchase the album online (iTunes, emusic, Smartpunk) today.

New Atlantic begins their tour today with Waking Ashland, Sherwood, and This Day & Age; all the band's tour dates are below. The band also now has an online merch store - buy stuff!

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Then you might want to check out Big Cartel. I've been using it for my clothing company and is very easy to use.

Vagrant Records has released a new and much improved online store. Everything from hoodies to downloads to other swag are all now available.

The Academy Is and Panic! At The Disco will be at Virgin Mega Store in New York City on Wednesday, February 8th. Click here for more information. Both bands will be performing songs from their latest albums as well as signing copies of them.

Settings will be holding open vocal auditions on Saturday, February 11th in New York City at the Recon Rehearsal Studio(address below). The auditions will be filmed in High Definition Television for purposes that cannot be disclosed at this time. Below are some of the music industry perks that will be in attendance. Also, if you haven't done so already, check out a couple instrumental demos on Myspace.

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