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[Contest] Win A Sack Full Of Goodies From Jansport Featuring
Jansport is helping Vampire Diaries celebrate the release of Original Television Soundtrack: The Vampire Diaries, featuring the hit single "Obsession" by Sky Ferreira, which is now available everywhere as of October 12th (especially iTunes). One of our lucky US reader has the chance to win this Jansport/Vampire Diaries prize pack which includes:
- A black or red Jansport Right Pack Monochrome Backpack
- Vampire Diaries Poster
- Signed Sky Ferreira Poster
- The following CD's: Vampire Diaries Soundtrack, Gorillaz - Plastic Beach, A Fine Frenzy - Bomb in a Birdcage, Placebo - Meds, Goldfrapp - Head First, Bat for Lashes - Two Suns
This time around, all you have to do is email us! You have till tomorrow (Friday 10/22) at NOON EST to enter!
Good Luck!
Oh, and make sure you check the video out of "Obsession" below:
[Contest] Win A Maximum Balloon Prize Pack!
Want to win some awesome free Maximum Balloon swag? Of course you do!
Shoot an email to contests@somekindofawesome.com with the answer to the question below to be entered to win a Maximum Balloon prize pack!!
P.S. This contest is US ONLY (sorry guys!)!!
Prize pack includes:
- Maximum Balloon CD
- A copy of the "Tiger" 7" single (feat. Aku) with "Quantum Exit" feat. Todd Simon & Stuart Bogie as the B side
- "Groove Me" CD single (feat. Theophilus London)
- Two Maximum Balloon balloons
Ready for this? Here's your question!
What other big name indie act has Dave Sitek worked with producing every single one of their LPs?
You have until MONDAY AT NOON EST (9/20) TO EMAIL US WITH THE ANSWER!!!
After you've found the answer, make sure you pre-order the album (either regular or deluxe, as to your liking) and peep the new video for "Groove Me" below!
[Contest] Win Signed Monarchy Vinyl!!!
Trivia time again!! Only this time we're doing things a little differently so more people have a shot to win. This contest is not just exclusive to the US, if you live in the UK/Europe feel free to chime in as well!!
Everyone who submits the correct answer will be entered into a drawing and selected at random.
We have 3 pairs of signed "Love Get Out Of My Way" singles to give away. One is a 7" and contains the Holy Ghost! (feat. Dixon) Remix and Dub, the other is the 12" with the radio edit, Benny Benassi, Tim Goldsworthy and Sinden remixes. Each winner will receive a signed copy of both the 7" & 12"!!!
Send an answer to the following question to contests@somekindofawesome.com (this time you won't get a bounce back, we promise!).
What country did Monarchy relocate to London from?
Send us your answers to be entered to win!
You have until Wednesday, September 15th at noon EST to send in your answers! Good luck!
[Contest] Win A Chromeo - Business Casual Prize Pack!!!
Wanna win a sweet prize pack courtesy of your favorite band, Chromeo? Let's see how much you've paid attention about the making of Business Casual, which is out on Tuesday (9/14). Sorry international readers this contest is for US residents only. We got something coming up for you guys real soon though.
First person to answer the following question gets:
A CD version of "Business Casual"
A Vinyl version of "Business Casual"
A Numbered + Signed 18x24 Lithograph Poster
An American Apparel Business Casual T-shirt
Update: Two runner-ups will also receive a CD copy of the new album, "Business Casual"
Think you're ready? Let's see how hardcore you are!
Which band recommended Chromeo to record their album at Metrosonic Studios in Brooklyn?
Email your answers to contests@somekindofawesome.com
While you're digging, enjoy this Noise Invaders dub of "Don't Turn The Lights On"
Chromeo - Don't Turn The Lights On (Noise Invaders Dub) by Chromeo
Good luck!!!
[Contest] Win M.I.A. /\/\/\Y/\ Vinyl!!
That's right! US folks (sorry everyone else :/ ), we've got /\/\/\Y/\ on vinyl to giveaway!
How do you win? Pretty easy, really.
Follow us on @SKOAblog or be our friend on Facebook and post on our wall/tweet a photo of your turntable and you are automatically entered! The winner will be selected tomorrow (7/14) at noon and we will holler atcha once we've selected a winner. If you want double the chance to win you can enter on both Twitter and Facebook.
Make sure you head over to M.I.A.'s MySpace to have a listen to the full album stream and make sure you check out her official site for updates as they come along!
Asher Roth Wants Fans To Create "G.R.I.N.D." Music Video
Asher Roth is asking his fans to create their own music video for his new single "G.R.I.N.D (Get Ready It's a New Day)". Asher and his crew will select the top 5 to be voted by the fans. One winner will receive 4 tickets to the nearest Asher show as well as credit to the official G.R.I.N.D. music video.
Head over to Asher's blog for more details.