Vote for 3hive (and squeeze all 7 of us into one t-shirt!)

For as many music blogs out there it seems as if there are just as many music blog contests. Really these are cheap popularity contests designed to lead your eyeballs to a new site. But hey, we're cheap and easy like that, so we like playing along. And besides, this contest is run by the Nielsen company which has tracked America's viewing and listening habits for years and years. So it's actually reputable. And if that's not reason enough to cast your vote, if we win we'll receive a commemorative t-shirt! Wouldn't you like to see me, Sam, Jon, Clay, Joe, Shan and Lisa all stuffed into one cozy tee!?! One drawback: you have to register to vote. Hit the banner to do so. Thanks in advance for giving one more entity your personal info.

3hive on Facebook

If you like wasting time on Facebook like I do, stop by our Facebook page and be-fan us, or just say hi. Also, pick up the Y! Music app and play music from your fave music blogs (including 3hive) in a really slick little widget.

Win Annuals Tix (L.A.) + 7" Single

The Annuals are playing with Manchester Orchestra tomorrow night at the Troubadour and we've got tickets to give away, along with a copy of their split 7". Want the goods? Email suggestionbox@3hive.com, subject line "Annuals," and we'll select a random email from the lot (at 5pm Pacific) and send you and a friend on your merry way.

And what the heck, we'll throw in a couple extra tracks just for reading this. It's called Sharing the Sharing. It's what we do.

Annuals - Nah Keseyi [MP3]
Manchester Orchestra - Brother [MP3]