Escapist Records has announced the signing of Bay Area pop-punk act This Time Next Year. The band enters Nu-Tone Studios (Samiam, Dillinger Four, Broadway Calls) with producer William Samuels today to begin recording their debut effort, A Place for You, which is slated for an June release. This Time Next Year will be taking to the road to support their debut on their first full U.S. tour in June, which will be immediately followed by a South and Westcoast tour in July and August. Dates will be announced shortly. You can preview songs from the band's demo online here.