Brooklyn based indie rock artist Allison Weiss who will be performing at The Altar Bar in Pittsburgh on May 23rdis gearing up to release her new album, Say What You Mean, which comes out on April 16. If you’re into acts like Tegan & Sara you’re going to love Allison.
- “strong and impressively tart new album” – New York Times
- “The short album’s title track begins with chugging electric guitar, reminiscent of the Strokes while Weiss’ voice sounds like the female answer to Ben Gibbard.” – Spinner.com
- “On Allison’s new song, “Nothing Left,” off of her upcoming debut, Say What You Mean, we’re instantly reminded of Jenny Lewis’ heartfelt vulnerability, Candy Hearts’ hooky delivery, and the entire Weakerthans catalog.” – MTV.com
- “we wish every musician was so eloquent in their delivery.” – MTV.com
- “With its (“Nothing Left”) punchy percussion, jangling guitars, and hook-heavy melodies underscored by the slightest hint of melancholy, it effortlessly resonates on levels of both lyric and musicality, delivering a track that’s as relatable as it is challenging to shake from your head.” – Purevolume.com
- “Allison Weiss somehow makes honesty seem downright fun without diluting the message.” – Glamour.com
- “one of the best records of the year” – Absolutepunk.net
- “Say What You Mean is probably one of the most upbeat albums you’ll hear with some of the saddest lyrics. It’s good music to dance alone in your bedroom to or while crying your face off into your pillow.” – AlterThePress.com
- “Say What You Meanis going to become your soundtrack.” – AutoStraddle.com
- “we’re super excited about Allison Weiss” – GirlsLife.com
- “Say What You Mean is easily one of the better releases of the year so far” – PropertyOfZack.com
If you’re not familiar with Allison, she’s an amazing, strong, outspoken, gay, twenty-something indie rock artist whose heart-on-her-sleeve lyrics about love and loss grab hold of listeners with absolutely brilliant songwriting. This will be her second full-length album, and it’s a doozey!
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ALLISON WEISS TOUR DATES!
May 2 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Bowl
May 23 – Pittsburgh, PA – The Altar Bar (w/Tigers Jaw)
May 24 – Lakewood, OH – Mahall’s Bowling Alley
May 25 – Howell, MI – Bled Fest 2013
May 26 – Schenectady, NY – J Watts Barista House
June 15 – Seattle, WA – White River Amphitheater (Warped Tour)
June 16 – Portland, OR – Portland Expo Center Parking Lot (Warped Tour)
June 19 – San Diego, CA – Sleep Train Amphitheatre (Warped Tour)
June 20 – Pomona, CA – Pomona Fairplex (Warped Tour)
June 21 – Pomona, CA – Pomona Fairplex (Warped Tour)
June 23 – Ventura, CA – Seaside Park (Warped Tour)
June 26 – Las Cruces, NM – N.M.S.U. Practice Field (Warped Tour)
June 27 – Phoenix, AZ – Quail Run Park (Warped Tour)
June 28 – Las Vegas, NV – Silverton Casino Parking Lot (Warped Tour)
June 29 – Salt Lake City, UT – Utah State Fairpark (Warped Tour)
June 30 – Denver, CO – Sports Authority Field at Mile High (Warped Tour)
July 3 – Indianapolis, IN – Klipsch Music Center (Warped Tour)
July 5 – Toronto, ON – Molson Canadian Amphitheatre (Warped Tour)
July 6 – Buffalo, NY – Darien Lake Performing Arts Center (Warped Tour)
July 7 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Concert Center (Warped Tour)
July 9 – Virginia Beach, VA – Farm Bureau Live at Virginia Beach (Warped Tour)
July 10 – Washington, DC – Merriweather Post Pavilion (Warped Tour)
July 17 – Philadelphia, PA – The Barbary (w/Slingshot Dakota)
July 18 – Baltimore, MD – Charm City Artspace (w/Slingshot Dakota)
July 19 – Blacksburg, VA – I Got Brains Fest
July 20 – Blacksburg, VA – I Got Brains Fest
July 21 – Altoona, PA – The Archway Center (w/Slingshot Dakota)
July 22 – Rochester, NY – Dubland (w/Slingshot Dakota)