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Midtown Pay Tribute To Elvis Costello On “Pump It Up” Cover


Paying homage to one of the greatest singer-songwriters in history, Midtown has offered a striking rendition of Elvis Costello’s “Pump It Up.” Their latest release is the third single pulled from the group’s forthcoming EP, We’re Too Old To Write New Songs, So Here’s Some Old Songs We Didn’t Write, and follows covers of Pavement’s “Cut Your Hair” and Lagwagon’s “Know It All.” While Midtown’s cover of “Pump It Up” still maintains the essence and attitude of Costello’s high-energy, punk-rock classic, the group has amplified the single with fresh instrumentation for a more modernized sound. Midtown takes a heavier, more… Read more »

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Midtown's Major Label Release Debuts in the Top 100


New Jersey natives Midtown debut at number 90 on the Billboard Top 200 album chart this week with over 11,153 units sold of their debut major label release LIVING WELL IS THE BEST REVENGE (Drive-Thru/MCA Records). The band is currently touring the country opening for Face To Face and will appear on this summer’s Warped Tour. Comprised of singer/bassist Gabe Saporta, drummer Rob Hitt and guitarists Tyler Rann and Heath Saraceno, Midtown formed in the Fall of 1998 while all were freshman at Rutger’s University in New Jersey. They have since enjoyed an unexpected and exceptionally fast ascent. In February… Read more »

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