Band Of The Week: October 2012

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Lights Over Bridgeport

Lights Over Bridgeport is a rock band formed by friends John Hamlin, Kevin Jamroz, Miko Ramirez, and Kurt Miller. The four of them grew up on punk rock and metal which influenced them into starting a band of the own. Hailing from Chicago this band is writing music that will inspire anyone that listens to make a better life for themselves and those they care for. Lights Over Bridgeport is currently signed to Stayposi Records

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Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Shoulder The Blame

Shoulder The Blame, hailing from Hamilton-Ontario, formed and played together since October 2011. With member Devon Bristo (vox/guitar), Mike Richardson (lead guitar), Jeremy Butler (guitar), Terry Bagnell (drums), and Jakob Backstrom (bass) they are playing whatever the hell the want to because labels can't tell them what to do. So you should definitely check them out!

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Thursday, October 25, 2012

Meaning In Masterpiece

Meaning In Masterpiece is a rock band hailing from Orange County, CA consisting of Devin Perkins (vocals/guitar), Aaron Casanova (drums/percussion), Ira George (lead guitar), and Christian Lee (bass/vocals). In 2009 the band started as an acoustic duo but after playing a few shows and releasing an acoustic EP they decided to take it one step further. They dropped their first LP, "Sinking Cars", in November 2011 after revamping their sound. Meaning In Masterpiece has toured with bands like The Story So Far, This Time Next Year, Set Your Goals, and many others, which has helped them make a name for themselves.

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Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Dear You

Dear You is a pop/punk/rock band from Beaumont, Texas. With members Chris Roach (vocals/guitar), Mason McDonald (vocals/bass), Danny Davis (guitar), and Louis Moore (drums) they are catching the attention of music lovers everywhere. Currently unsigned the band has released three singles and an EP. In 2011 they released the singles "If You Ask Me To" and "The Way That You Left Me" as well as the EP "Journals" and in 2012 they released the single "August Almost Broke Me".

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Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Fiction 20 Down

Fiction 20 Down's sound is a mixture of several different genres, pop, hip-hop, reggae, and pure rock, hailing from Baltimore, MD. With members Jordan Lally (vocals/guitar), D.J. Fritzges (bass), Andre Toney (drums/vocals), Wes Anderson (lead guitar), and Sexy James (keys/controls/horns) they are going on tour and taking your breath away with their unusual/cool genre of music. Their most recent EP "Do Not Feed The Radio" can be downloaded for FREE here and you definitely won't want to miss out on this.

And for all of you listeners/musician that are living down here in Florida, man do we have a treat for you. Fiction 20 Down is playing a show, Supervillains and Superheroes Halloween Party, on October 27 at West End Trading Co. in Sanford. You won't want to miss this show. The band is playing with other amazing bands like the Supervillains Burning Tree, and Crosstown Rivals. Oh and yes it is a Halloween Party so come dressed as your favourite superhero or supervillain. For more information about this show go here.

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Monday, October 15, 2012

We Are Forever

Hailing from Indianapolis, IN We Are Forever is bringing new life into a fading genre. A pop rock band with killer guitar and bass riffs, unbelievable drum patterns, and emotional, straight from the heart vocals. With members Aren David (Vocals), Alex Ayala (Drums), Ricky Ayala (Guitar), Chris Cain (Guitar), and Alex Nauth (Bass/Vocals) they truly know how to create rock music that will penetrate anyone's heart. We Are Forever is currently unsigned and they are working on their first EP as well as touring.

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Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Up For Anything

Up For Anything is a pop/rock band hailing from San Antonio, Texas. Consisting of members Alex LaRue (Vocals/Rhythm Guitar) and Jay Garza (Bass) the band started playing acoustic sets back in the summer of 2010. They then went on to play with bands like Runner Runner, Anarbor, Divided By Friday, The Dangerous Summer, My Genuine Find, Set It Off, Sparks The Rescue, and Hello Astronaut. They've also played shows with close friends/local bands like Keep It Cute, Keep Your Closure, Not So Lucky, So Sweet Hour, and Another Song For A Girl. The band is currently working on their upcoming EP. Listen to their song "Part of The Crowd" below!

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Tuesday, October 9, 2012

This Is Hell

Thrash Metal band This Is Hell was formed in the year 2004 hailing from Long Island. The band was created when members of The Backup Plan, Scraps and Heart Attacks, and Subterfuge joined forces as their bands broke up.

They quickly dropped their first demo and with that they quickly gained recognition. Their first EP was dropped May 15, 2005 through State of Mind Records which helped catch the eye of label Trustkill Records. The band quickly signed to them and came out with their debut album, "Sundowning." During this time This Is Hell toured with As I Lay Dying, Trivium, Every Time I Die, Comeback Kid, Cancer Bats, Parkway Drive, Lostprophets, and Bayside. And were also invited to play on the Taste of Chaos tour as well as the Saints & Sinners Festival.

Now currently with memebers Travis Reilly (Vocals), Rick Jimenez (Guitar & Vocals), Pieter van den Berg (Bass), and Mike Sciulara (Drums) they are signed to Rise Records and came out with an EP "Warbirds" as well as studio album "Weight Of The World."

This Is Hell has just released their fourth LP "Black Mass" which was influenced from Metallica, Suicidal TEndencies, Slayer, and DRI. Go check it out!

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Monday, October 8, 2012

Farewell To Fairview

Hailing from Poughkeepsie, NY Farewell To Fairview is coming into view. The pop punk band formed in early 2012 and is combining many influences, ranging hardcore to folk, to create their unique sound. With members Joey (Lead Vocals), Allen (Guitar), Christhian (Guitar/Vocals), Eddie (Bass/Vocals), and Benny (Drums) they are winning over the hearts and minds of listeners of all different genres.

Listen to their song Sins below

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Friday, October 5, 2012

Foolish Ways

Foolish Ways is a two manned electro pop band hailing from the San Francisco Bay Area of California. With members Kellz (otherwise known as Kell Egan. Vocals/Lyrics), DTD (otherwise known as Dillon Deskin. Vocals/Beats), and DJ Stewie (Disc Jockey Extraordinaire. Live) they are showing the music scene how to party. Starting in 2007, they didn't really have an exact feel for what type of band they were going to be and were still checking out different genres. Well after releasing a few songs they quickly gained a strong local following. Foolish Ways dropped their first EP, "Finally", in February 2011 and have released two EP as well as several singles after that. With each EP and single they've released they have quickly gathered quite the fanbase.

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Thursday, October 4, 2012

The Relapse Symphony

The Relapse Symphony is a true rock n' roll band hailing from Washington, DC. With members Bret Von Dehl (Vocals), JC Charles (Guitar), Alex Foxx (Guitar), and Tyler Gloyd (Drums) they are bringing their angst driven rock to the attention of the music world. With lyrics that explore ideas like self reliance and finding the strength in yourself to take chances and to break rules the four of them are quickly gaining attention in the music world. The band signed to Standby Records on July 30 of this year and has plans on releasing their debut EP in early 2013. Below is a lyric video for one of their songs, "Make Your Move", which will be featured on their upcoming EP.

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Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Ready Revolution

Ready Revolution is a pop rock band hailing from San Antonio, TX. The band consists of Emilio (Drums/Vox), Diego (Lead Guitar/Lead Vox), Stephen (Bass/Vox), Shane (Guitar/Vox), and Matt (Guitar/Vox) who have played together since they were young. Since then their fan base has vastly grown and they've played in some amazing places. Remember their name because they will are on the rise.

They also need your help right now! Help out Ready Revolution shoot their video, you do get stuff in return for helping them. Watch the video for it below and please donate!

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Tuesday, October 2, 2012

There For Tomorrow

There For Tomorrow is a four person alternative rock band from sunny Orlando, FL. Originally starting in high school, like a lot of bands out there do, these four friends have stuck together and made it worth their while. Consisting of Maika Maile (vocals/guitar), Christian Climer (guitar/vocals), Jay Enriquez (bass/vocals), and Christopher Kamrada (drums) they have come a long way from their high school times and are now signed by Hopeless Records. Their name comes from much more then a couple of teenage kids messing around with some instruments; it's a promise that they've made to themselves and everyone else that they had plans of sticking around.

The band released their debut album, "Point of Origin", in 2004 which gained them enough exposure to get onto Warped Tour for the years 2006 and 2007. Soon after this they recorded another EP in 2007 which got the attention of record labels, signed by Hopeless Records in 2008.

Now since their signing to Hopeless Records they have put out two more albums; "A Little Faster" in 2009 and "The Verge" in 2011. They have also been on Warped Tour 2009, the 2010 Take Action Tour, and has toured internationally to countries like Japan and the UK.

Check them out on tour now with Deaf Havana, Set It Off, and DividedByFriday. They only have five more stops left on the tour after today.

10/2- Teaneck, NJ @ Mexicali Live

10/3- Philadelphia, PA @The Barbary

10/4- Springfield, VA @ Empire

10/5- Greensboro, NC @ Greene St Club

10/6- Columbia, SC @ New Brooklyn Tavern

10/7- Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum

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Monday, October 1, 2012

Alaska's Burning

Alaska’s Burning is a metalcore/post hardcore/alternative band the comes from Mcallen, Texas. With members David Villescas (Vocals), Lee Taylor (Vocals), Jon Ovalle (Guitar), Isaac Lopez (Guitar), JJ Garza (Bass), and LeeRoy Lopez (Drums) they show us how music is their main focus. Their music comes from thoughts that come to their minds and what they feel through our many influences like ,”The Devil Wears Prada, A Day To Remember, August Burns Red , Avenged Sevenfold, Lamb of God, etc. Their goal is to reach inspire all their fans that are out there and let them know that they are not alone and that nothing is impossible.

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