Tapulous

If you’re a Tap Tap party-person, you are truly living in a golden age. Right this second, you can plug a 1/8th-inch line into your iPhone/Touch, launch Tap Tap Revenge, and literally throw down the sickest dance party while you rock your way to the top of the standings. Can the floorboards survive your Taptastic house-party mega-mix? Let’s see…You can warm it up with some Lady Gaga to get the crowd, roll that into some Jason Derulo, and follow up with that Mike Posner joint. Then kick it back in high with Ke$ha and Flo Rida, and keep it going with Taio Cruz and a little T.I. YIKES, I wanna go to this party!

And now, ladies and gentlemen, we are slipping you the secret weapon. There will come a point when the party reaches its crescendo and achieves full throw-down status, when the crowd will stand with baited breath, waiting to see if you blow the off the mother, or turn into DJ Trainwreck. And that’s the exact moment you drop “EVACUATE THE DANCEFLOOR” by CASCADA. The place will go nuts, guaranteed.

The titular track from Cascada’s third studio album, “Evacuate the Dancefloor” is nothing short of a global phenomenon. It has topped charts all around the world, and helped this German eurodance group sell over 14 million copies of their three records. Formed in 2004 by singer Natalie Horler along with DJ’s Manian and Yanou, Cascada is not resting on their success. They have just released the blazing hot “Pyromania,” another block-rocking jam that is part of the brand-new CASCADA PREMIUM TRACK-PACK, along with “Evacuate the Dancefloor.”

So if you’re ready to get this party started right, and get it started quickly, then you know what to do: Get yourself some Cascada, and get it on!

The Cascada Contest

This week, one Grand Prize winner gets an IPOD TOUCH AND 3 CASCADA ALBUMS! Five runner up winners get their own signed copy of Evacuate the Dancefloor on CD!

How to win: Download and play Cascada’s “Evacuate the Dancefloor” in Tap Tap Revenge 3. Each score you submit above 100,000 points gets you one entry into the contest. You can play on any difficulty you want — as long as your final score is OVER 100,000 points. At the end of the contest, we’ll throw all the entries into a hat and draw the winner.

The contest runs from Friday, July 23rd at 12:01 AM until Sunday, July 25th at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. You must play “Evacuate the Dancefloor” in Tap Tap Revenge 3, during the contest period for entry. To make sure scores submit, play on a solid internet connection. For more details click here. Apple is not a sponsor of this contest.

Wow, it’s a remarkable day for Tapulous. Today, we announced that we are joining Disney. We will be a key part of Disney Interactive Media Group, spearheading their drive to be the leader in mobile entertainment.

As part of Disney Interactive Media Group, we’ll develop more games, more quickly and with the resources of the world’s leading entertainment company. We will continue to develop apps that live at the intersection of music and gaming, but we’ll also push into new and exciting areas of mobile social entertainment. We’re literally bursting with ideas for new apps!

The last two years we’ve been on an amazing ride. We started Tapulous because we love the iPhone. We believed it would change everything, and we wanted to build fun, beautiful apps that tapped into its incredible entertainment power. And we did…

Tap Tap Revenge has been a success beyond our wildest dreams. It’s still the most popular game series on the App Store, with over 35 million downloads and a billion songs played! But it’s about more than numbers…almost everyday I meet players who are crazy for the game, just like me!

There’s a lot of people to thank:

-Our fans, who passionately play our games and spread the word.

-My talented and tenacious team. Led by Andrew Lacy, Tim O’Brien and Jessica Kahn, they have consistently created beautiful, innovative games with two parts creativity and one part force of will.

-Our investors, who have always believed in and trusted us.

And, last but not least, the artists who create the music that makes life richer-and gives us all something to tap to!!

To my new co-workers at Disney, I look forward to meeting you, collaborating with you and building something that’s special together. We are surrounded by amazing technology that we’ll use to surprise and delight consumers.

Tap on!!!
Bart Decrem

More info: http://bit.ly/ciTqVe

We’re thrilled to announce the arrival of our latest special release, the hard-rocking, fast-tapping NICKELBACK REVENGE! Blast your speakers with 11 of the biggest hits from these international superstars, including HOW YOU REMIND ME, PHOTOGRAPH, ROCKSTAR, and more.

Download Nickelback Revenge now.

Featuring all the fast-paced, blood-pumping gameplay you’ve come to expect, NICKELBACK REVENGE is the latest installment in our premium app series, joining other top titles such as Nirvana Revenge, Lady Gaga Revenge, and Metallica Revenge.

Through 6 albums over their 12 year career, Nickelback has sold a jaw-dropping 30 million albums, cementing their position as one of the most popular bands of the new millennium.  And now you can tap and shake to all fist-pumping anthems, grinding rockers, and super-power ballads that have taken them to the top. Tap like a rock star with NICKELBACK REVENGE!

Get the app now on the app store.

NICKELBACK REVENGE GIVE-AWAY!
We’re so excited for you to get your fingers on Nickelback Revenge, we’re giving 25 FREE CREDITS to the first 2500 people who download it. Plus, you’ll be entered in an early-bird contest for a chance to win a Gibson Flying V electric guitar autographed by Nickelback themselves! But don’t delay: ONLY the first 2500 get the credits and a shot at the prize!

CAN YOU OUTPLAY NICKELBACK?
Sure, we all know the members of Nickelback are super talented, and can consistently launch rock and roll smash hits to the top of the charts. But the real question is: Are they any good at Tap Tap Revenge?

We’re going to find out how the guys in Nickelback stack up against the Tap Tap Revenge community with our special “CAN YOU OUTPLAY NICKELBACK?” contest. Each week, you’ll get a chance to try to beat one of the band members high scores on their favorite Nickelback Revenge track, for a chance to win some awesome prizes.

But be forewarned! The band has been spending countless hours holed up in the back of the tour bus, flexing their fingers, honing their skills, and perfecting their Tap Tap chops. You better bring your “A” game if you want to beat them on their own songs and take home one of the weekly prizes. So get Nickelback Revenge today, and start practicing!

For more details, click here. Apple is not a sponsor of this contest.

Who? New Politics

What? Yeah Yeah Yeah, from their upcoming debut album on RCA Records.

Why? Why, you ask? Well, because there’s always room for a brain-scattering, amp-stressing, neighbors-banging-on-the-wall rock track in Tap Tap Revenge. “Yeah Yeah Yeah,” the breakout song from South-By-Southwest buzz band NEW POLITICS, came crashing into our music department, jumped up on the desk, and demanded to be this week’s free download. And when a song has that kind of immediate energy and urgency, you either get behind it or run for your life.

OK, I Love It. Who Are These Guys? New Politics is David Boys, Soren H, and Paul Amaliel, three guys from Copenhagen who unintentionally formed the band to enter a radio station’s songwriting competition. Having been writing music together for 3 years for various solo projects with little forward movement, the group was on the verge of hanging it up when they casually made the decision to submit a song to the Danish National Radio P3’s “Career Cannon” contest.

Theirs was picked as a top winner, and once this fearsome trio brought their reckless, cathartic, and engaging live show to the stage, all heck broke loose (or since they are Danish, we should say all herring broke loose). The response to their passionate performance was immediate, and the band began booking festivals and shows all over Europe. After signing with RCA Records, they set their sights on achieving American success, and made the decision to relocate to the epicenter of hip, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, where they are putting the finishing touches on their debut album.

AWESOME! What do I do now? First, head over to www.newpoliticsrock.com, where you check out their videos and tour dates, and pick up a copy of the song from iTunes or Amazon. Then, you rock out with reckless abandon as you tap to “Yeah Yeah Yeah” in the crazy-cool NEW POLITICS CONTEST!

The New Politics Contest

This week, one Grand Prize winner gets the an awesome Fender guitar signed by the band!!! Five runner up winners get a copy of their self-titled debut album on CD!

How to win: Download and play New Politics’ “Yeah Yeah Yeah” in Tap Tap Revenge 3. Each score you submit above 100,000 points gets you one entry into the contest. You can play on any difficulty you want — as long as your final score is OVER 100,000 points. At the end of the contest, we’ll throw all the entries into a hat and draw the winner.

The contest runs from Friday, June 18th at 12:01 AM until Sunday, June 20th at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. You must play “Yeah Yeah Yeah” in Tap Tap Revenge 3, during the contest period for entry. To make sure scores submit, play on a solid internet connection. For more details click here. Apple is not a sponsor of this contest.

ARE YOU READY? It’s been nearly 2 years since the audio-wizards in N*E*R*D dropped their last alt/rock/funk bomb on the world, and now we’re all jonesing to get blown up again! It’s time to get right with “Hot-n-Fun,” a hypno-hop head-bobber featuring the dulcet guest vocals of the always fresh NELLY FURTADO. You know whenever Pharrell and Chad take a break from their other job as the wildly successful, genre-defining production duo The Neptunes for some serious N*E*R*D action, the scene is about to get an electric blast of dope beats and deep hooks.

Download N*E*R*D today for free!

The N*E*R*D Contest

We are hearing reports of rogue doctors offering to surgically attach your iPhone / iPod touch to your hand, in order to completely eliminate any chance of slipping during key Tap Tap sessions. While we can’t necessarily endorse this, it certainly won’t hurt your chances of being the top tapper in the spectacular N*E*R*D CONTEST!

This week, one Grand Prize winner gets the ENTIRE N.E.R.D. CATALOG on CD, including the upcoming album Nothing when it is released! Five runner up winners get a copy of Nothing on CD.

How to win: Download and play N.E.R.D.’s “Hot-n-Fun (feat. Nelly Furtado)” in Tap Tap Revenge 3. Each score you submit above 100,000 points gets you one entry into the contest. You can play on any difficulty you want — as long as your final score is OVER 100,000 points. At the end of the contest, we’ll throw all the entries into a hat and draw the winner.

The contest runs from Friday, June 11th at 12:01 AM until Sunday, June 13th at 11:59PM Pacific Time. You must play “Hot-n-Fun (feat. Nelly Furtado)” in Tap Tap Revenge 3, during the contest period for entry. To make sure scores submit, play on a solid internet connection. For more details click here. Apple is not a sponsor of this contest.

New Music and Artists in Tap Tap Revenge including B.o.B, Paramore, The White Stripes, T.I. and more!

There are many elements that bring people to Tap Tap Revenge: the heart-pounding, sweaty-palm game play; the fierce head-to-head online battles; and the fabulous fashions for your avatar. But ultimately, the one simple reason Tap Tap Revenge is the #1 game in the iTunes Store is THE MUSIC.

And now that aspect of Tap Tap Revenge just got a whole lot better. We are extremely excited to announce our new partnership with the WARNER MUSIC GROUP. Home to a collection of the best-known record labels in the world, including Atlantic, Reprise, Roadrunner, and Warner Bros., Warner Music Group brings an amazing new catalog of music to Tap Tap Revenge 3, as well as future special-edition releases.

New WMG artists in Tap Tap Revenge, available RIGHT NOW:

-B.o.B
-Paramore
-The White Stripes
-T.I.

Later this week, we’ll be adding Flo Rida, and additional Warner Music artists will frequently be made available for download, names from the top of the charts as well as classic, timeless music from their deep, rich list of bands and performers.

So as you can see, we’re not just sitting around all day trying to get Full Combo’s and battling each other online. We are out there, scouring the musical landscape to bring you the very best songs known to man, from the past, present, and future…

Tap Tap Revenge and Warner Music Group: Building the ultimate soundtrack for your gaming life.

Another week, another slammin’ new track for you to crack your touchscreen to! Here’s the FREE download of “Hello Fascination” from Breathe Carolina, an explosive song that fulfills every element of a Tap Tap Classic: Heart-pounding beat? Check. Hardcore-screamo-electro-pop energy? Check. Instantly catchy vocal hooks and melodies? Checkity-check! Download and commence loving this one immediately!

THE BREATHE CAROLINA CONTEST

Here’s an idea: Make this the week that you drop everything, ignore all other aspects of your life, and really focus on tapping your way to the top spot of the BREATHE CAROLINA CONTEST! It’s the only way to do be the big winner, and score your way to these awesome prizes….

The LOOT: One grand prize winner gets an autographed “Hello Fascination” album, Limited Edition “Hello Fascination” Vinyl, Merchandise from Umbrella Clothing (http://umbrellaclothing.net) and Pyknic Clothing (http://www.pyknicwear.com), One Breathe Carolina shirt from Fearless.Merchnow.com, Breathe Carolina poster, Fearless Records sticker pack and Fearless Records DVD Music Video sampler. Five runner up winners get an autographed “Hello Fascination” album, poster, Fearless Records sticker pack and Fearless Records DVD Music Video sampler.

How to win: Download and play Breathe Carolina’s “Hello Fascination” in Tap Tap Revenge 3. Each score you submit above 100,000 points gets you one entry into the contest. You can play on any difficulty you want — as long as your final score is OVER 100,000 points. At the end of the contest, we’ll throw all the entries into a hat and draw the winner. You must play “Hello Fascination” in Tap Tap Revenge 3, during the contest period for entry. To make sure scores submit, play on a solid internet connection. For more details click here. Apple is not a sponsor of this contest.

The life-cycle of rock and roll depends on new bands coming on the scene and kick starting a fresh wave of energy, waking a new generation of fans to the power and purity of the art form, and having them claim the music as their own. Right now, that band is Paramore.

Since exploding out of Franklin, TN, this five-piece pop-punk band has inspired and exhilarated an ever-growing army of fans with their legendary live show, an incendiary celebration of the excitement and honesty of youth. Check out these two-tracks, a sample of their best, and prepare to be caught up in the rush of Paramore. This is a band that strives to never disappoint, and succeeds.

Download “Misery Business” & “Crushcrushcrush” now in the Tap Tap Store!

OK party people, let’s get some rhythm back in your fingers with this week’s FREE featured track, CHOP SHOP by DJ DAN! Celebrating his 20th anniversary in music, “The People’s DJ” has dug deep down in his crate to assemble a heart-pumping, dancefloor-bumping house of beats, the bass heavy CHOP SHOP from his latest album “Evolution 3.”

A west coast pioneer of breakbeat and funky house, DJ Dan has programmed and remixed an all-star list of artists, from New Order to Depeche Mode to Orgy and back again. Wherever there are speakers that need a workout, you’ll find Dan, as he blows up clubs from Shanghai to Manhattan. In 2005 alone, he logged over 135,000 miles. That’s over halfway to the moon!

We want to thank DJ DAN for letting us use CHOP SHOP as this week’s free featured track, and know everyone is going to go crazy tapping to it. So hook up your sub, and get moving on CHOP SHOP right now!

DJ DAN CONTEST

With such sick beats pumping out from this week’s featured track, we know fingers will be flying and scores will be soaring. So we’re expecting some fierce competition in this week’s DJ Dan Contest — One grand prize winner gets a A FUTURE RETRO prize pack which includes an autographed CD of Future Retro, a flash drive of special DJ mixes, remixes, and other music from DJ Dan, and a selection of limited edition out-of-print 12″ vinyl, all autographed by DJ Dan! Then, five runner up winners get their very own autographed copy of DJ Dan’s Future Retro.

How to win: Download and play DJ Dan’s “Chop Shop” in Tap Tap Revenge 3. Each score you submit above 100,000 points gets you one entry into the contest. You can play on any difficulty you want — as long as your final score is OVER 100,000 points. At the end of the contest, we’ll throw all the entries into a hat and draw the winner.

The contest begins on Friday, May 21st at 12:01 AM, and runs until Sunday, May 23rd at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. You must play “Chop Shop” in Tap Tap Revenge 3, during the contest period for entry. To make sure your scores submit, play while you have a solid internet connection. For complete rules click here. Apple is not a sponsor of this contest.

We are extremely proud to announce the launch of NIRVANA REVENGE, the newest addition to our stellar lineup of special edition versions of Tap Tap Revenge. Featuring 13 of the greatest songs from this monumental band, including SMELLS LIKE TEEN SPIRIT, ALL APOLOGIES, COME AS YOU ARE, and more, this game will surely find a featured position on your touchscreen.

DOWNLOAD NIRVANA REVENGE NOW

Nirvana exploded onto the 90’s scene, forever altering the sound, course, and attitude of modern music. They brought a DIY, punk-rock ethos to the top of the charts, embodied the grunge / Gen X genre, and left a compact, powerful catalog of songs that continue to resonate with and inspire listeners everywhere. Arguably the most influential band of the last 25 years, without Nirvana things would sound very different today.

In addition to the music, Nirvana Revenge is packed with extra features:
- Narrative vignettes that introduce each track, taken from Seattle radio station 107.7 The End’s “Nightly Nirvana Sessions”
- A history section that tracks the course of the band and the Seattle music scene
- Bluetooth battle mode, 4 landscape boss tracks, four addictive difficulty levels, and more!

Nirvana Revenge includes 13 classic Nirvana songs:

- All Apologies (In Utero, 1993)
- Breed (Nevermind, 1991)
- Breed (Live At Reading, 2009)
- Come As You Are (Nevermind, 1991)
- Heart Shaped Box (In Utero, 1993)
- In Bloom (Nevermind, 1991)
- Lithium (Nevermind, 1991)
- Lithium (Live At Reading, 2009)
- Rape Me (In Utero, 1993)
- Smells Like Teen Spirit (Nevermind, 1991)
- Smells Like Teen Spirit (Live At Reading, 2009)
- Stay Away (Nevermind, 1991)
- You Know You’re Right (Nirvana, 2002)

THE NIRVANA REVENGE CONTEST

As if the mere existence of Nirvana Revenge wasn’t enough, we’re offering up a super-special Nirvana contest. Get tapping to win the grand-prize of a With The Lights Out box set and a Live At Reading 25-track Deluxe CD/DVD + T-Shirt Crate, or one of 30 Live At Reading CDs! This contest takes place in Nirvana Revenge, so don’t delay on the download!

How to win: Go download and play Nirvana Revenge. Each day, the player that submits the MOST TOTAL POINTS wins one of the Live At Reading CDs. You can play your favorite song over and over, or you can play all the tracks in the game — your total score each day is all your scores added together. Then, the Grand prize goes to the player with the most total points in the first 30 days after launch.

The contest begins on Wednesday, May 12th at 12:01 AM and runs until Thursday, June 10th at 11:59 PM. Make sure your scores are counted by playing Nirvana Revenge while on a good internet connection, during the contest period. For official rules, click here. Apple is not a sponsor of this contest.

This special version, featuring one of the most iconic bands of all time, is a must have for every music fan. Get NIRVANA REVENGE today!