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THE VIRGINS: The Virgins Music on 90210

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 01:07:00 PDT

Tune into tomorrow night's episode of 90210 on the CW at 8:00pm to catch some of The Virgins' song 'Teen Lovers'.

THE VIRGINS: The Virgins Announce A German Show

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 02:52:00 PDT

The Virgins have announced that they will be performing September 19th at Kurhaus in Baden-Baden, Germany. Tickets are available now. Should be a great show!

THE VIRGINS: The Virgins at Santos Party House

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 03:44:00 PDT

Come check out The Virgins tonight at a home town performance and help benefit Cinema Nolita - a great show and a great cause.

THE VIRGINS: The Virgins on FUSE Tomorrow

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 04:12:00 PDT

Tune in to FUSE tomorrow at 9:30pm to catch some awesome Lollapalooza coverage from last week. Don't miss some great footage of the concert featuring The Virgins' performance and a lot more! Check it out!

THE VIRGINS: The Virgins Reviewed at Lollapalooza 2009

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 01:18:00 PDT

The Virgins were all over the news this weekend, with some stellar reviews of their live show at Lollapalooza 2009. They were the "best set [fans] saw all day," says Timeout Chicago. Spin.com notes, "Best Substitute For Bar Hopping In Downtown NYC: The Virgins," in their review of the band's recent live performances. Beatcrave adds that The Virgins seemed to "feel right at home at Lollapalooza," and definitely "take the cake for most exciting show of the day." Check out more of these great reviews of The Virgins on Timeout Chicago,Spin.com, and Beatcrave!

THE VIRGINS: Not Performing in Naples Tonight

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:40:00 PDT

Due to personal reasons, The Virgins will unfortunately not be performing in Naples tonight.

THE VIRGINS: Two New UK Live Dates Announced

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 04:16:00 PDT

We’re delighted to announce that The Virgins will be returning to the UK with 2 new Summer tour dates. The new dates will see the band playing…

July
Wednesday 1st - Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth
Thursday 2nd - Scala, London

Tickets are on sale right now by clicking here.

See you there!

THE VIRGINS: The Virgins in Elle Magazine

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 01:14:00 PDT

The Virgins receive an “Elle-y” for Rich Girls, voted the “Best TV Score since Dawson’s Creek” in the latest issue of Elle, July 2009. Pretty cool, check out the article for more info.

THE VIRGINS: The Virgins in iTunes Shuffle Ad

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 04:07:00 PDT

You might have seen ad for the new iPod Shuffle featuring "Rich Girls" by The Virgins on Pitchfork, ESPN.com, or a bunch of other great sites. Keep an eye out! It's all over the internet.

THE VIRGINS: The Virgins' Donald Cumming Clashes with Richard Hell

Tue, 19 May 2009 05:14:00 PDT

Donald Cumming, frontman of The Virgins got talking with Richard Hell, a founding father of the New York punk scene for Clash Music. They talk music, movies, gentrification, and plenty of other interesting stuff.

THE VIRGINS: The Virgins Featured on Reaper

Mon, 11 May 2009 07:01:00 PDT

"She's Expensive" by The Virgins will be featured on Reaper at 8:00 PM on The CW this Tuesday, May 12th! Check your listings and make sure you don't miss it!

THE VIRGINS: Rich Girls on Castle

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 12:58:00 PDT

In addition to tonight's two featured tracks on The Hills, "Rich Girls" from The Virgins will be featured on Castle on ABC! Flip to the station at 10:00PM tonight, April 27th, and keep your ears open.

THE VIRGINS: The Virgins Hit Camden Crawl

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 12:57:00 PDT

With a whole host of established and up-and-coming acts set to hit Camden, London Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th of April, Camden Crawl is the place to kick start you festival calendar. Kickin it off in style is just what The Virgins did, bringing a little bit of downtown Manhattan with them. The Virgins were the first band to hit MTV’s Roundhouse stage at this year’s Camden Crawl, striding onto the stage in a fetching denim jacket, bare chest and giant bowtie combo. Check out the performance here.

THE VIRGINS: The Virgins Storm The Hills

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 12:56:00 PDT

Tonight, Monday April 27th, The Virgins will have two tracks playing on The Hills! "Private Affair" and "Revenge Is Sweeter (Than You Ever Were)" will both contribute to the show's soundtrack. Tune in at 10:00PM on MTV.

THE VIRGINS: The Virgins Full Album on MySpace

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 08:05:00 PDT

In celebration of the album release in Germany on April 10th, the full album is streaming on The Virgins' MySpace profile now. Please enjoy.

THE VIRGINS: Push The Virgins on to the German Charts

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 01:42:00 PDT

German radio station NJOY is holding a vote for the music you want to hear. Vote The Virgins up!

THE VIRGINS: One Week of Danger Vid Premieres

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 03:07:00 PDT

The new video for The Virgins' single "One Week of Danger" is live! Watch it in the blog section of The Virgins official site.

THE VIRGINS: The Virgins To Go On Spring Tour

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 01:02:00 PDT

The Virgins has announced details for their upcoming North American headlining tour this Spring. The New York City-based band will be joined once again by Lissy Trullie.

The Virgins—recently named one of NME’s “New Bands for 2009” as well as a “Band To Watch” by MTV UK—will kick off the tour in Denver, CO on May 11th at the Bluebird Theatre (see attached itinerary). Tickets for most dates go on sale this Saturday, March 14th. Additional dates will be added soon.

THE VIRGINS: Virgins on Jimmy Fallon

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 11:02:00 PDT

Tonight on NBC, tune in at 12:35. The Virgins will be performing on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon!

THE VIRGINS: Virgins on New Late Night

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:46:00 PDT

The Virgins are confirmed to perform "One Week of Danger" on the new Late Night with Jimmy Fallon Wednesday, March 11th 12:35am EST on NBC. Don't miss this.

THE VIRGINS: The Virgins in Miss March Trailer

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 10:41:00 PST

Go take a look at the Miss March trailer, featuring The Virgins' "Hey Hey Girl." You'll see the trailer around until the film opens up on March 13th!

THE VIRGINS: The Virgins, Dig, Bowling

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 02:51:00 PST

Boston's Weekly Dig Magazine recently published an article detailing a night hanging out with The Virgins. Give it a read for some nihilistic bowling, reflections on luck and the apparent popularity of alcohol.

THE VIRGINS: See The Virgins on The City Tonight

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 05:19:00 PST

Tonight, The Virgins' "Rich Girls" video will be on The City. 10:00PM EST on MTV. Tune in!

THE VIRGINS: The Virgins Stripped Down

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 03:56:00 PST

Check out this unplugged live performance from The Virgins for WRFF in Philadelphia. The band plays "One Week of Danger," "Teen Lovers," and "Rich Girls."

THE VIRGINS: The Virgins on Shockhound

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 01:10:00 PST

Shockhound has released a great acoustic session from The Virgins!

THE VIRGINS: Vote The Virgins 'Spanking New for 2009'

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 04:15:00 PST

Head to The Virgins myspace to vote them as Spanking New for 2009 for mtv.co.uk. If you like, you can grab the widget and put it up on your own page.

THE VIRGINS: NY Post Puts The Virgins in the Top 10

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 07:50:00 PST

Out of the hundreds of singles released this year, the New York Post has placed The Virgins' track "Radio Christiane" in their top 10 . Any of your favorite tracks of 2008 make their top 208?

THE VIRGINS: The Virgins Album Now Available with Bonus Demos

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 11:47:00 PDT

The Virgins self-titled debut album is now available on iTunes with 5 bonus EP and demo versions. The price is still only $9.99. Head over to iTunes to download the album.

THE VIRGINS: Five Things You Should Know About The Virgins' Rich Girls Video

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 11:50:00 PDT

Check out this post on www.mtv.com about 5 things to know about The Virgins' 'Rich Girls' video.

http://buzzworthy.mtv.com/2008/10/13/five-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-virgins-new-ish-video-rich-girls/

THE VIRGINS: Rise of The Virgins

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 07:04:00 PDT

The Virgins are spilling the details of their origin story over at the MTV Newsroom. Head over to hear how the band got started during a ten-day nude photo shoot in Mexico, played their first real show opening for Patti Smith and Sonic Youth, and recently ended up providing the soundtrack for an episode of 'Gossip Girl'.

THE VIRGINS: Go See The Virgins in Concert with The Black Kids!

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 04:18:00 PDT

Upcoming Shows with The Virgins:

Date Venue City

9/29 First Unitarian Church with The Black Kids (Philadelphia, PA)

10/1 Webster Hall with The Black Kids (NY, NY)

10/2 Paradise with The Black Kids (Boston, MA)

10/4 Cabaret Music Hall (Montreal, QC)

10/5 Mod Club with The Black Kids (Toronto, ON)

10/6 The Abbey Pub with The Black Kids (Chicago, IL)

10/7 7th Street Entry with The Black Kids (Minneapolis, MN)

10/10 Neumo's with The Black Kids (Seattle, WA)

10/11 Richards with The Black Kids (Vancouver, BC)

10/12 Hawthorne with The Black Kids (Portlant, OR)

10/13 The Great American with The Black Kids (San Francisco, CA)

10/15 Mayan Theatre with The Black Kids (Los Angeles, CA)

10/16 Belly Up Tavern with The Black Kids (San Diego, CA)

11/15 Cigale (Paris, France)

11/16 Olympic (Nanes, France)

11/17 Bikini (Toullouse, France)

THE VIRGINS: Special In-Store Performance and CD Signing with The Virgins

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 03:51:00 PDT

The Virgins are doing a special in-store performance and CD signing at The Sound Garden which is located at 1616 Thames St. in Baltimore, MD at 6pm on Saturday, September 27th. Call the store at (410) 563-9011 for more info.

THE VIRGINS: Check out The Virgins featured on CMJ.com

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 03:31:00 PDT

CMJ.com picks the mind of The Virgins with their new interview with The Virgins' frontman Donald Cumming!

THE VIRGINS: The Virgins Featured on CMJ

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 03:23:00 PDT

Check out CMJ's new interview with The Virgins ' frontman Donald Cumming!

THE VIRGINS: The Virgins: North America Tour

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:13:00 PDT

A message from The Virgins:

Hey everyone,

Hope the summer is all you dreamt it would be. If not, then just move to California because we'll be there July 28th in San Francisco (Cafe Du Nord) and July 30th in Los Angeles at Spaceland.

However, if you've already given up on summer, then why not get excited for the fall? We'll be touring across North America with The Black Kids from September 19th to October 13th. Check out our MySpace http://www.myspace.com/thevirginsnyc page or our website http://www.thevirgins.net/news for the full schedule.

For those who live in the Long Beach area and like our band, you may be interested to know that we're doing a special instore performance and signing at Fingerprints CD LPs on July 29th.

July 29th, 7pm
Fingerprints CD LPs
4612 E 2nd Street
Long Beach CA 90803

The event is free, but you need RSVP to get in. Call 562 433-4996 to secure your entry.

Thanks

Nick

THE VIRGINS: The Virgins Performing on Letterman

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:15:00 PDT

New York's finest indie rockers, The Virgins will be the musical guests on the legendary Late Show with David Letterman on September 30th. Make sure you set your TiVo, because this promises to be one performance you won't want to miss.

THE VIRGINS: The Virgins 'Private Affair' On MTV.com

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 07:24:00 PDT

What happens when you cross a stripping sailor, four dudes in micro shorts and a whole lot of soft focus? The answer is: The Virgins video for their new single, 'Private Affair'. For a laugh and a half, check out the hilarious clip, which can be seen right now on MTV.com .

THE VIRGINS: Checkout The Virgins 'Private Affair' On MTV.com

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 07:22:00 PDT

THE VIRGINS: Help out The Virgins in the UK

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 11:01:00 PDT

The Virgins are back in the UK, DO NOT MISS this chance to see them live.

We're looking for fans to help out the band on the following dates.

8th July - Shepherd's Bush Empire w/ Band of Horses
9th July - Shepherd's Bush Empire w/ Band of Horses
10th July - Liverpool Academy w/ Band of Horses
15th July - Madam JoJos, London
17TH July - Proud Galleries, London

Please email work.experience@atlanticrecords.co.uk with your name, age (if under 18), mobile number and address.

THE VIRGINS: Make your own remixes of The Virgins songs on Imeem.com

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 03:38:00 PDT

HAVE IT YOUR WAY® with NU-MYX is the new interactive part of Imeem.com. With it you're able to re-mix the hottest tracks from the hottest artists including The Virgins and literally have music... Your Way! Make new mixes of songs and share them with your friends.

Visit www.imeem.com/haveityourway to start mixing your own versions of The Virgins' songs with other hot tracks.

Check it out and spread the word.

THE VIRGINS: The Virgins About To Pop

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:48:00 PDT

Resistance is proving to be futile. The Virgins fever is spreading everywhere. The band have been featured on AOL's POPEATER as hot favorites About To Pop, along with their hilarious 80's theme video for 'Private Affair'. Head over to POPEATER to read an interview with The Virgins singer Donald.

THE VIRGINS: Vote For The Virgins At Virgin Mobile Festival

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:51:00 PDT

Hey everyone,

Is June growing into the man you hoped he'd be? Everyone in school done for the summer yet? If not, leave anyway, because our Private Affair video is up on MySpace and our website!

And for all you old-timers, our classic debut album is now available on vinyl! As if that isn't enough summer mania for you, the Virgin Mobile Book the Band contest begins so please vote for us to open the Virgin Mobile Festival at VirginMobileFestival.com .

Also, The Virgins Summer Essay Contest begins June 28th! This year's topic is "I Caught a Parent in Bed with Someone Inappropriate." Essays should be 500 words or less. The winner receives 3 Michael Jackson Puffy Stickers!

Love, Nick

THE VIRGINS: The Virgins on KCRW.com

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 03:10:00 PDT

Check out The Virgins featured on KCRW.com ! They were hailed as the band of the day with a free download of their awesome single Rich Girls.

"The Virgins are New York hipsters with an ear toward the new wave attitude of the late 70's, while retaining a bit of an indie sensibilty..."

Read more .

THE VIRGINS: The Virgins announce fall tour with Black Kids

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 05:03:00 PDT

The Virgins have announced dates for their upcoming tour with the Black Kids, kicking off September 19th in Jacksonville, FL. See full listing of tour dates below.

The Virgins released their critically acclaimed self-titled debut album on June 3rd. Produced by S*A*M* and Sluggo, the album received 4 stars from Rolling Stone, while Spin Magazine hailed, ”The Virgins have had the kind of out-of-thin ether rise that causes bloggers to gush and their peers to curse,” and Alternative Press named them one of the “100 Bands You Need to Know.”

The band’s first single ”Rich Girls,” debuted at #3 on the FMQB Specialty Chart and was Sprint’s 9th Most Downloaded Song for the week of June 3rd. In addition, The Virgins just released the first video for the track “Private Affair.” The video, which makes its MySpace.com premiere today, is an homage to the Robin Byrd-style cable access shows we all know. Watch the video here: http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1599834808

The Virgins are celebrating the release of their album with a series of North American live dates as part of the first ever “NYLON Magazine Music Tour.” The 36-date itinerary features the band as part of a multi-artist bill which kicked off on May 8th at the House of Blues in Anaheim. The tour is hitting most major cities, including their hometown of NYC, and finishes up in LA at the Wiltern Theatre on June 21st. The band next heads to Europe for a series of shows, including two nights in London with Band of Horses, before returning to the U.S. to perform at the All Points West festival, slated for August 10th at Liberty State Park in Jersey City, New Jersey.

For more infomation, please visit: www.thevirgins.net or www.myspace.com/thevirginsnyc.

THE VIRGINS ON TOUR

June
28        Paris, France                          Jalouse Rocks

July
6          Rotterdam, Holland              Metropolis Festival
8          London, UK                           Shepherds Bush Empire
                                                            (with Band of Horses)
9          London, UK                           Shepherds Bush Empire
                                                            (with Band of Horses)
10        Liverpool, UK                        Academy
                                                            (with Band of Horses)
12        Aix-Les-Bains, France           Musilac Festival
15        London, UK                           Madame JoJos
17        London, UK                           Proud Galerie
18        Suffolk, UK                            Latitude Festival

September with Black Kids
19        Jacksonville, FL                     Freebird
20        Orlando, FL                           The Social
23        Atlanta, GA                            Earl
24        Athens, GA                             40 Watt
25        Carrboro, NC                         Cat’s Cradle
26        Baltimore, MD                       Ottobar
27        Washington, DC                    Black Cat
29        Philadelphia, PA                    First Unitarian Church

October
2          Boston, MA                            Paradise
4          Montreal, QUE                      Cabaret Music Hall
5          Toronto, ONT                        Mod Club
6          Chicago, IL                            Metro
7          Minneapolis, MN                  7th Street Entry
10        Seattle, WA                            Neumo’s
11        Vancouver, BC                       Richards
12        Portland, OR                          Hawthorne
13        San Francisco, CA                 Fillmore

* More tour dates to be announced

THE VIRGINS: The Virgins Video Premier

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 06:04:00 PDT

The Virgins can do no wrong. They're winning over new fans everyday and Rolling Stone are the latest admirers to declare their love for the band. The legendary magazine gave The Virgins self-titled debut album an impressive four star review in their latest issue, describing them, 'The Virgins have a knack for song craft, scrabbling funk verses that surge into sing-along rock choruses.'

Read the review in full .

In addition to a raving review of the album, Rolling Stone are also hosting an exclusive premier of The Virgins new video 'Private Affair', which they praised, 'faithfully channels the great public access softcore shows of yesteryear.'

Watch the video of 'Private Affair' by heading over to RollingStone.com

THE VIRGINS: The Virgins Debut Album Hits Today

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 10:31:00 PDT

New York indie rockers, The Virgins release their debut album today! Head over to our store to buy a copy of their self titled record and discover why everyone's fallen for their dirty charm. Go on, treat yourself.

THE VIRGINS: Stream the new album!

Fri, 30 May 2008 01:47:00 PDT

Stream the new album on Myspace!

THE VIRGINS: Pre-order The Virgins now!

Wed, 14 May 2008 06:28:00 PDT

The Virgins' new album is now available for pre-order from the Atlantic Records Webstore! Order your copy now and you'll also get a Virgins lips pin!

THE VIRGINS: New Virgins Album Arrives 6/3/08

Tue, 06 May 2008 10:42:00 PDT

Atlantic Records has announced the upcoming release of the debut album from The Virgins. Produced by S*A*M* and Sluggo, the self-titled album from the downtown NYC band arrives in stores and online June 3rd.

Recently named one of Alternative Press’s “100 Bands You Need to Know,” the band will herald “THE VIRGINS” with a series of North American live dates as part of the first ever “NYLON Magazine Music Tour.” Presented by Live Nation in association with the fashion and culture magazine, the tour sees the Virgins highlighting a multi-artist bill. The 36-date itinerary kicks off on May 8th at the House of Blues in Anaheim, then traverses the continent before returning to California for a June 21st tour finale at Los Angeles’ legendary Wiltern Theatre. In addition, the Virgins will perform at a number of upcoming festivals, including the debut All Points West, slated for August 10th at Liberty State Park in Jersey City, New Jersey.