June Divided to Release Debut Album, Backbone, on July 10th!

"June Divided proves that big explosive sounds can come from just a few smart individuals when you know what you're doing." - The Aquarian

  

Philly based rock band, June Divided, will be releasing their debut album, Backbone, on July 10^th. "Bold" is definitely the word of the year for this daring band who have spent the past year and a half learning what it means to take risks, resulting in ten new and impressive tracks. Drawing on post-rock guitar work and undeniable pop rock sensibilities, there is something for Explosions In The Sky and Jimmy Eat World fans alike.

What started out as a distraction from the job hunt became the actual job itself for college grads Melissa Menago (vocals/guitar)and Chris Kissel (guitar), once they stumbled across drummer, Keith Gill, on Craigslist. All lifelong musicians, their connection turned out to be a creative catalyst. The three decided to follow the rise they had found themselves on when they released their debut EP, The Other Side of You, in February 2011. Upon the release, June Divided hit the ground running.      

In 2011, the band was on the move with performances at SXSW, Warped Tour, and a music video for hit "Bullet" on MTVu. In addition to being featured on NBC, commercial radio stations and Alternative Press Magazine, the band scored a week on Vans Warped Tour 2012 when they were chosen as a finalist out of 23,000 bands in the Ernie Ball: Battle of the Bands competition.  

The band found their permanent fourth member in bassist, Lenny Sasso, in December 2011 and the quartet got started writing their debut full-length album shortly after. Produced by Alec Henninger (Framing Hanley, Transmit Now, Hierosonic), Backbone is certainly a risk all in itself. Despite its independent budget, variety of subject matter and bold technical traits, the band stayed true to their form when it comes to rock and roll. With their first single "Secrets", you will feel the honest lyrics, strong pop chords, and full energy of the band that will make you get up out of your seat and sing along.     

"There's quite a variety of material on this album; it was a bold thing to do. The sounds and the writing style tie it all together - but after a year and half in the industry, we had a lot to say and weren't afraid to say it," says Menago.

A bold, raw sound is indeed what you'll get from June Divided, and with this new release, they are definitely showing some backbone.     

June Divided will release Backbone on July 10^th.

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Website: www.JuneDivided.com

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Track Listing:

01.    Waves

02.    The Way We Started Out

03.    Drive

04.    Secrets

05.    Backyards and Basements

06.    Reset

07.    Backbone

08.    Yellow House

09.    Skin and Bones

10.    Wreck

Tour Dates:

7/6       Arlene's Grocery              New York, NY

7/7       World Café Live                Philadelphia, PA

7/21     Warped Tour                     Uniondale, NY

7/22     Warped Tour                     Hartford, CT

7/24     Warped Tour                     Columbia, MD

7/25     Warped Tour                     Virginia Beach, VA

7/26     Warped Tour                     Atlanta, GA

7/27     Warped Tour                     Orlando, FL

7/28     Warped Tour                     West Palm Beach, FL