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Rocky Loves Emily
Rocky Loves Emily is an American pop rock band formed in Sterling Heights, Michigan in 2008. As of mid-2012, their lineup consists of vocalist Brandon Ellis, drummer Pete Kalinowski, guitarists Sean Kick and Andrew Stevens, and bassist Stephen Hull. They released an independent EP, ''The What What What EP'', before signing to Tooth & Nail Records and releasing a second EP, '' American Dream EP'' and a debut full-length, '' Secrets Don't Make Friends'', which was produced by Matt Grabe and released on April 24, 2012. Band history Formation and first EP (2008-2010) Lead Singer Brandon Ellis and Drummer Peter Kalinowski co-founded Rocky Loves Emily. They knew of each other in the local music scene but met for the first time while on tour with different bands at a show somewhere in Minnesota. They kept in contact, and when their former bands broke up they started Rocky Loves Emily. One day Pete Kalinowski, Stephen Hull, and Brandon Ellis had lunch together discussing band names. Pete ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sterling Heights, Michigan
Sterling Heights is a city in Macomb County of the U.S. state of Michigan, and one of Detroit's core suburbs. As of the 2020 Census, the city had a total population of 134,346. It is the second largest suburb in Metro Detroit, and the fourth largest city in Michigan. History As a result of the War of 1812 and the 1817 Treaty of Fort Meigs, the area of Michigan Territory which now makes up Sterling Heights was first surveyed by Deputy Surveyor Joseph Wampler; his survey was approved on February 20, 1818. Wampler had been one of two deputy surveyors of Perrysburg, Ohio, in 1816. Originally created as part of Shelby Township in April 1827, it was broken off as Jefferson Township in March 1835. In March 1838, it was renamed Sterling Township. Until the 1950s, Sterling Township was an agricultural area, largely devoted to growing rhubarb and other crops sold in Detroit. Road improvements led to decreased commute times and lower costs for the delivery of goods and services to and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Copeland (band)
Copeland is an American rock band formed in 2001 by the singer, pianist Aaron Marsh (who also plays guitar) with his friend, the bass guitarist and backing vocalist James Likeness, in Lakeland, Florida. History Inception Aaron Marsh and Bryan Laurenson signed a record deal with the independent label The Militia Group in 2002 and released their first album, ''Beneath Medicine Tree'', a year later. In 2004, 2005 and 2006, they performed at the annual Cornerstone Florida Festival in Orlando, Florida. '' In Motion'', Copeland's second full-length album, was released on March 22, 2005. It was produced by Matt Goldman and Aaron Marsh, and mixed by Ken Andrews. The early copies of ''In Motion'' included a four-song acoustic EP (a compilation of lo-fi versions of songs from ''In Motion'' itself), as well as "Beneath Medicine Tree". 2006 to 2008 ''Beneath Medicine Tree'' has a heavy medical theme. Aaron Marsh stated that the lyrics in this album were inspired by the hospitalizat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Honor Society (band)
Honor Society was an American pop rock band that formed in New York City in 2006. The band consisted of Michael Bruno (vocals/guitar), Jason Rosen (guitar/keyboard), Andrew Lee Schmidt (bass), and Alexander Noyes (drums); however from late 2012 Rosen was no longer a part of the band. They were previously signed to Jonas Records in affiliation with Hollywood Records but parted ways in 2011. The band released its debut album '' Fashionably Late'' on September 15, 2009. The album debuted at No. 18 on the ''Billboard'' 200. In October 2011, the band released their second album, ''A Tale of Risky Business: Part II''. It debuted at No. 29 on the Independent Album charts. In September 2013, Bruno, Noyes and Schmidt announced that they would disband. The band was based in Midland Park, New Jersey. Members Returns members * Michael Bruno - lead vocals, guitar (2006–2013) * Andrew Lee Schmidt - bass guitar, backing vocals (2006–2013) * Alexander Noyes - drums, backing voc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Allstar Weekend
Allstar Weekend was an American pop rock band based in Poway, California. The band gained its popularity from the Disney Channel television network. The band consisted of lead singer Zachary "Zach" Porter, bassist Cameron Quiseng, drummer Michael Martinez, and lead guitarist Nathan Darmody. In September 2011, guitarist Nathan Darmody left the band and later pursued his solo career. They were best known for the singles "Dance Forever", "Come Down with Love", and "A Different Side of Me". They disbanded on August 4, 2013. Their debut album '' Suddenly Yours'' was released in October 2010 and peaked at number 197 on the ''Billboard'' 200. In September 2011, Zach, Cameron, and Michael released their second studio album entitled ''All the Way''. ''All the Way'' peaked at 49 on the ''Billboard'' 200, a considerable improvement from their first album. History 2007–2010: Formation and rise to fame After meeting in a geology class at Poway High School, Nathan Darmody and Tom Norris ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sparks The Rescue
Sparks the Rescue is an American rock band from Maine. They formed when members of three high school bands, Pozer, Short of April, and Two Girls Later, converged. Their debut EP, ''Stumbling Skyward,'' was released independently in 2005 with McAllister and O'Connell sharing main vocal duties. The band released the ''Hey, Mr. Allure'' EP in 2006, which saw the addition of lead vocalist Alex Roy. On February 6, 2007, Sparks the Rescue released their junior EP, ''The Secrets We Can't Keep,'' after signing to Double Blind Music. This release saw the departure of their keyboardist. STR officially released their debut full-length album ''Eyes to the Sun'' on May 5, 2009, on Fearless Records (the album was previously released October 7, 2008, on Double Blind Music). The album was produced by Jonathan Wyman of Halo Studios in Westbrook, Maine. History Formative years (1999–2006) Toby McAllister, Ben Briggs, and Nate Spencer formed the group Pozer in 1999, while still in junior hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The New Amsterdams
The New Amsterdams is an American band featuring Matthew Pryor of The Get Up Kids. In a certain sense, they represented the acoustic counter-project to The Get up Kids. In contrast to The Get Up Kids, this project features acoustic guitars, the accordion, wind instruments, strings, and mature elements of American folklore. Among the members were also numerous musicians and contributors of The Get Up Kids and other friendly bands. History The New Amsterdams began as a solo project of The Get Up Kids lead singer, Matt Pryor. The band was named after the song New Amsterdam by Elvis Costello from 1980. ''Never You Mind'' (2000) In 2000, he released his debut album ''Never You Mind'', which was largely made up of acoustic tracks with sparse accompaniment. However, the album also featured Alex Brahl, Ed Rose, Jake Cardwell & Rob Pope providing extra instrument tracks. It was released at a time when The Get Up Kids were already becoming more and more successful. The first five albu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sandlot Heroes
Sandlot Heroes was a talented American pop rock band from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The band's singles, "Out of My Hands" and "Believer", were played regionally on Top 40 radio, an unusual achievement for an unsigned band. History The band self-released their first album, ''Pretend That We're Famous'', on October 31, 2009. On April 15, 2012, the band released a five-song EP titled ''The Trace EP''. On most of their recordings, the band has worked with producer Adam Richman in Coney Island, New York. In 2011, the band was featured on MTV Buzzworthy. The band toured with Action Item in January 2011, Honor Society in November/December 2011, Hawthorne Heights in April 2012, Bowling for Soup in April/May 2012, Hollywood Ending in August 2012, and Yellowcard, We Are the In Crowd, and The Wonder Years in November/December 2012. The band has also opened for many notable acts, including: *Carly Rae Jepsen *Jason Derulo * All Time Low *Boys Like Girls *Gym Class Heroes * Saosi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
HM Magazine
''HM Magazine'' is a monthly, digital and print on demand publication focusing on hard music and alternative culture of interest to Christians. It is headquartered in Houston, Texas. The magazine states that its goal is to "honestly and accurately cover the current state of hard music and alternative culture from a faith-based perspective." It is known for being one of the first magazines dedicated to covering Christian metal. The magazine's content includes features; news; album, live show and book reviews; culture coverage and columns. HM's occasional "So and So Says" feature is known for getting into artists' deeper thoughts on Jesus Christ, spirituality, and politics. History In 1985, Doug Van Pelt started ''Heaven's Metal'' as a fanzine. It was Van Pelt's friend who would later place a classified ad in the 100th issue of ''Kerrang!,'' a British magazine focused on covering rock musicians and bands. During that time, Christian Metal as a genre began to gain more attention ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
And Then There Were None (band)
And Then There Were None is an American rock and metal band from Salem, New Hampshire. They recorded an independent album before releasing their label debut, '' Who Speaks for Planet Earth?'', on Tooth & Nail Records in 2009. The latter album made Billboard's Christian Albums chart. History And Then There Were None formed in 2003 as a metalcore band, and toured across the United States in support of their highly acclaimed self-released EP "6,000 tries". The band supposedly chose the name because as they were searching sparknotes.com, the title for the Agatha Christie novel from which the band got their name was situated between Aerosmith and As I Lay Dying. The members of And Then There Were None loved the idea of being situated between those two bands they admired and decided to adopt the name.L., Scott (January 21, 2009) . Indie Vision Music. In 2007, they went through a transition, from metal to incorporating more electronica elements. New members also joined in that year cre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Swimming With Dolphins
The popularity of swimming with dolphins increased in the 1980s and 1990s, occurring in over 65 countries, both as a form of therapy as well as a tourist activity. Proponents of dolphin-assisted therapy (DAT) say that interacting with dolphins can help to treat mental and physical disorders in humans, but there is limited clinical evidence proving its benefits. Marine parks and other tourist destinations offering "swim-with-dolphin" experiences have also promoted the purported healing attributes of dolphins. Opponents argue that interactions between humans and dolphins have had a negative impact on dolphin populations both in the wild and in captivity, and that the practice can be dangerous for humans. Concerns over animal welfare have led to bans on swimming with dolphins in Costa Rica, as well as certain locations in New Zealand and Hawaii. Dolphin-assisted therapy Claims Dolphin-assisted therapy (DAT) is a form of animal-assisted therapy (AAT), in which captive dolphins int ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sainthood Reps
Sainthood Reps is an American indie rock band from Long Island, New York, formed in 2009. Their debut album, ''Monoculture'', was released on Tooth & Nail Records in the summer of 2011 and was produced by Mike Sapone. The band released their second album, ''Headswell'', in October 2013 through No Sleep Records. History Origins (2009-2010) The band was co-founded by lead vocalist/guitarist Francesco Montesanto and Brand New touring guitarist Derrick Sherman, who had grown up together in Long Island, developing similar musical tastes and periodically playing music together when not touring with other bands they were in. The beginnings of Sainthood Reps came when Montesanto sent Sherman a collection of demos he had written, ultimately leading to a musical collaboration. They first released music under the Sainthood Reps name via a Myspace page in August 2009. Drummer Bradley Cordaro and bassist Jani Zubkovs joined, and the band officially formed in September 2009. They first st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Almost
The Almost is an American rock band from Clearwater, Florida, fronted by Underoath drummer and vocalist Aaron Gillespie. Formed in 2005 as a solo project by Gillespie, the band currently includes guitarist Jay Vilardi, bassist Jon Thompson, and drummer JJ Revell. They released three albums via Tooth & Nail Records: their debut ''Southern Weather'' (2007), ''Monster Monster'' (2009), and '' Fear Inside Our Bones'' (2013). Following a hiatus in 2015, Gillespie revived the project and released a fourth album, ''Fear Caller'', in 2019 through Fearless Records. History Formation (2005–2007) While the exact formation date of the project is unknown, in October 2005, Underoath drummer/vocalist Aaron Gillespie created a Myspace page for The Almost, eventually uploading two demo songs, "I Mostly Like to Copy Other People" and "They Say You Can Never Write I Told You So in a Song But Here I Go" (later retitled "Never Say I Told You So"). Around this time, Gillespie and The Starting Line' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
