i miss them already.
amazing band. always will be.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Empire Records-Sugar High
one of my favorite movies ...
this is part of the reason i wanted to get into music ...
i wish there were still record stores like this.
at least around here.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Plain White T's, The Cab
Notes by Lucinda
Published 11.5.08
The Collegian, SDSU
Lucinda Albers
Any band's worst nightmare includes being listed as a one-hit-wonder or overnight-success-story cliché. While the Plain White T's did seem to skyrocket to success in a matter of days with their hit single, "Hey There Delilah," they are far from either category.
The Illinois band consisting of Tom Higgenson (vocals), Dave Tirio (guitar), Mike Retondo (bass), De'Mar Hamilton (drums) and Tim Lopez (guitar) recently released their fourth studio album, Big Bad World. Higgenson explains that while most bands may feel outside pressure to constantly do better, the Plain White T's felt more pressure from inside the group.
"We wanted to make this album the best thing we've ever done," Higgenson said. "We really wanted to just blow ourselves out of water."
Big Bad World not only satisfies old fans but intrigues new ones as well. Although listeners can still obtain the classic PWT's feel in songs like "Natural Disaster," they also gain a new sound in tracks like "Big Bad World," a song that is sure to stick in your head. While most songs on Every Second Counts were put together in a short period of time, the band put a little more effort into writing and recording Big Bad World.
"We spent over a month working on songs and putting them together so that every idea we had we could try to see the best way possible to put it together," said Higgneson. "It gave us the chance to find new things that we hadn't originally thought of. It feels a lot nicer and smoother, more organic and real."
The band isn't the type to constantly cling to fame, but instead focus on the music and their fans. In fact, Higgenson admits that even with amazing feats such as Grammy nominations and certified Gold records, the real joy of making music is found in their fans.
"Playing every night and connecting with the fans is amazing," Higgenson said. "We spend so much time writing the songs and recording the songs that it's amazing to actually get up there and hear them sing along and see them smile. That's why you do it."
The Plain White T's are currently on the Rock Band Live tour with Dashboard Confessional, Panic at the Disco and The Cab, a band from Las Vegas, Nev.
The Cab, composed of Alex DeLeon (vocals), Cash Colligan (bass), Alex Johnson (drums), Alex Marshall (keys/vocals) and Ian Crawford (guitar) released their first studio album, Whisper Wars, last spring. Although The Cab basically went straight from high school to a tour bus, songs like "Bounce," "One of THOSE Nights," and "I'll Run" show musicianship far beyond their young age. Since the release of the album, the band has been touring all over to promote it. Johnson admits that every new stop on their tour is a little different from their hometown.
"Vegas seems like a town in its own," said Johnson. "We seem to do really well with the Midwest, but everywhere we go is a lot of fun. The kids have been amazing."
You'll get a chance to see both bands on Nov. 18 when they perform at the Sioux Falls Expo Building with additional support, Meg and Dia.
Published 11.5.08
The Collegian, SDSU
Lucinda Albers
Any band's worst nightmare includes being listed as a one-hit-wonder or overnight-success-story cliché. While the Plain White T's did seem to skyrocket to success in a matter of days with their hit single, "Hey There Delilah," they are far from either category.
The Illinois band consisting of Tom Higgenson (vocals), Dave Tirio (guitar), Mike Retondo (bass), De'Mar Hamilton (drums) and Tim Lopez (guitar) recently released their fourth studio album, Big Bad World. Higgenson explains that while most bands may feel outside pressure to constantly do better, the Plain White T's felt more pressure from inside the group.
"We wanted to make this album the best thing we've ever done," Higgenson said. "We really wanted to just blow ourselves out of water."
Big Bad World not only satisfies old fans but intrigues new ones as well. Although listeners can still obtain the classic PWT's feel in songs like "Natural Disaster," they also gain a new sound in tracks like "Big Bad World," a song that is sure to stick in your head. While most songs on Every Second Counts were put together in a short period of time, the band put a little more effort into writing and recording Big Bad World.
"We spent over a month working on songs and putting them together so that every idea we had we could try to see the best way possible to put it together," said Higgneson. "It gave us the chance to find new things that we hadn't originally thought of. It feels a lot nicer and smoother, more organic and real."
The band isn't the type to constantly cling to fame, but instead focus on the music and their fans. In fact, Higgenson admits that even with amazing feats such as Grammy nominations and certified Gold records, the real joy of making music is found in their fans.
"Playing every night and connecting with the fans is amazing," Higgenson said. "We spend so much time writing the songs and recording the songs that it's amazing to actually get up there and hear them sing along and see them smile. That's why you do it."
The Plain White T's are currently on the Rock Band Live tour with Dashboard Confessional, Panic at the Disco and The Cab, a band from Las Vegas, Nev.
The Cab, composed of Alex DeLeon (vocals), Cash Colligan (bass), Alex Johnson (drums), Alex Marshall (keys/vocals) and Ian Crawford (guitar) released their first studio album, Whisper Wars, last spring. Although The Cab basically went straight from high school to a tour bus, songs like "Bounce," "One of THOSE Nights," and "I'll Run" show musicianship far beyond their young age. Since the release of the album, the band has been touring all over to promote it. Johnson admits that every new stop on their tour is a little different from their hometown.
"Vegas seems like a town in its own," said Johnson. "We seem to do really well with the Midwest, but everywhere we go is a lot of fun. The kids have been amazing."
You'll get a chance to see both bands on Nov. 18 when they perform at the Sioux Falls Expo Building with additional support, Meg and Dia.
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
"I Don't Care" Guitars from clandestine on Vimeo.
I love these guys and how constantly innovative they are.
Some of the best minds in the business in my opinion ...
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