THE HOLIDAYS BRING MORE OPTION PARALYSIS

THE DETAILS BECOME CLEAR ON THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN’S UPCOMING ALBUM

Morris Plains, NJ – (December 15, 2009)– Critically acclaimed rockers, THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, are readying the debut of OPTION PARALYSIS, their first release for their brand new label PARTY SMASHER INC / SEASON OF MIST. The opus, recorded in Orange County, CA with longtime collaborator / producer Steve Evetts (The Used, Glassjaw, Every Time I Die) , will be officially available on March 23, 2010.

THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN ‘s previous work has been praised nearly universally by press worldwide “If you really want to know (their) songs,” says The New York Times “…you have to listen repeatedly and concentrate” calling them “extreme musical craft.”

Song titles announced thus far have been “Good Neighbor,” “Farewell, Mona Lisa,” “Crystal Morning” and “Gold Teeth On A Bum.” One of the latest titles put forth is “I Wouldn’t If You Didn’t” which guitarist Ben Weinman says was “…one of the last we wrote for the record. It starts out pretty typical Dillinger but then takes you to places we have never gone before.” Another is “A Room Full Of Eyes,” which Weinman dubs a favorite and “one of the most intense songs we’ve ever written.”

The band’s holiday message to fans was recorded while on tour with THURSDAY in the Midwest and can be found featured on the band’s YOUTUBE channel. The last couple of dates the band is playing live in 2009 will be December 29^th with GOGOL BORDELLO in NYC at Webster Hall and December 30^th in NJ with THURSDAY and GLASSJAW at Starland Ballroom.

For more information on The Dillinger Escape Plan please log on to any of the following sites:

• Official Website
  http://www.optionparalysis.net/
  
  

• Myspace
  http://www.myspace.com/dillingerescapeplan
  http://www.myspace.com/dillingerstreetteam
  
  

• Facebook
  http://www.facebook.com/dillingerescapeplan?ref=ts
  
  

• You Tube
  http://www.youtube.com/user/ChuckBillyTotemPoll
  
  

• Twitter (FOLLOW DEP):

http://twitter.com/dillingerescpln

* Run For Cover Records to release 12-inch LP (01/26/09)
* CD version available from No Sleep
* Band now streaming 2nd new song, "Melrose Diner"
* Holiday shows with Valencia, Crime In Stereo

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 Run For Cover Records is pleased to announce that the 12-inch vinyl version of The Upsides, the highly anticipated sophomore full-length from Philadelphia's The Wonder Years, is now available for pre-order.

With a pressing of 1500 (200 blue, 300 orange, 400 white, 600 black), the Boston punk label is offering several unique package deals, each of which include an exclusive tour journal style zine from singer Dan "Soupy" Campbell. These are available only with pre-orders. All records features a one time use digital download coupon as well.

The LP version of The Upsides will officially be released on January 26th, as will its CD counterpart on No Sleep Records. For wonderful wax, follow me. For fantastic plastic, I'm your guy.

In related news, The Wonder Years is now streaming a second brand new track from the record titled "Melrose Diner." To listen, cruise on over to the band's myspace page where you can also stream the album's first single, "Washington Square Park."

Finally, just a quick reminder that the band will be playing a few holiday shows with Valencia and Crime In Stereo at the end of the month. Much more touring news to come!

Holiday Shows
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DEC 26 - Wilmington, DE @ Harmony Grange
DEC 27 - Vineland, NJ @ Hangar 84 w/ Valencia
DEC 29 - Stratford, CT @ Unitarian Universalist Church w/ Crime In Stereo

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Róisín Murphy and Simon Henwood are elated to announce the birth of their daughter, Clodagh Henwood.  This beautiful baby girl arrived at 3.20am on December 15, 2009, weighing 8 lbs., 4 oz.  Both mother and child are healthy and resting before their return home. For updates and information on Róisín Murphy please check out:  www.myspace.com/roisinmurphy
www.facebook.com/roisinmurphy
twitter.com/roisintoday  

Róisín Murphy and Simon Henwood are elated to announce the birth of their daughter, Clodagh Henwood.  This beautiful baby girl arrived at 3.20am on December 15, 2009, weighing 8 lbs., 4 oz.  Both mother and child are healthy and resting before their return home. For updates and information on Róisín Murphy please check out:  www.myspace.com/roisinmurphy
www.facebook.com/roisinmurphy
twitter.com/roisintoday  

@vanswarpedtour is announcing the 2010 lineup SOON!!!!! Follow them on twitter or check back here for 2010 set list for VWP.

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 ResidentBand • Episode 023 • Seth Freeman

 Resident artist Seth Freeman has released his new EP "One And Only Maybe." The record, produced by Michael Eisenstein (Letters to Cleo), boasts Blair Sinta on drums, USA Mike on bass and additional guitars, and Peter Adams on keys.

Our latest ResidentBand episode features a live acoustic performance of Seth's song "Losing Streak." You can get a FREE download of both the live acoustic version and album version of "Losing Streak" on our main ResidentBand website (for a limited time - ends 12/13/09).

You can purchase the EP on Seth's website or iTunes.