After Midnight Project (commonly abbreviated "AMP") was an American
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band from
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,
California
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. As of 2012, they no longer perform together.
History
After Midnight Project began in 2004 in Los Angeles, California. They are known for their energetic live shows, extensive touring, and close connection to fans. They are also featured in the end credits with their song "Take Me Home" for the game ''
Prey
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''. With the release of their EP, ''
The Becoming'', in 2007, they caught the attention of Universal Motown and were signed. They entered the studio with renowned producer,
John Feldmann
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Early life
Feldmann grew up in Saratoga, California. He started writing song ...
, upon being signed, to record their debut full-length album,
Let's Build Something to Break
''Let's Build Something to Break'' is the debut full-length album by American rock band, After Midnight Project. It was released on August 11, 2009 through Universal Motown. The album was produced by renowned producer and Goldfinger frontman, ...
, which was released on August 11, 2009. The album's first single, "Take Me Home" entered the airwaves in June 2009. AMP performed on the
Vans Warped Tour
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in preparation for the release of that album. In 2009 band did multiple interviews and autograph signings for
Music Saves Lives.
The band also revealed as early as December 2009 that they would be performing on the entire 2010 Warped Tour.
After Midnight Project toured all through 2009 and 2010 with bands such as
Chevelle,
Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
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,
Papa Roach,
Thirty Seconds to Mars
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,
10 Years,
Story Of the Year
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and more. The band played numerous radio shows while supporting their hit single, "Take Me Home", which reached number 25 on alternative rock radio. After losing their drummer, Danny Morris, and bass player, T.J. Armstrong, they found Ryan Folden (
The Agony Scene
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/
Burn Halo) and bass player Travis and finished off the summer of 2010 playing the entire
Vans Warped Tour
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. Lead singer Jason Evigan commented on line-up changes: "Our drummer quit, he has three kids, and our buddies in Papa Roach immediately said, “We have a guy for you,” and it was Ryan. And then our buddies in Chevelle recommended Travis when our bass player pretty much couldn’t come back to the band because of some legal issues."
After Midnight Project played at the
Key Club
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in West Hollywood with
Everclear Dec.14th for
Music Saves Lives.
The band announced they would be releasing their first live album entitled, "Live at Bamboozle" on February 22, 2011.
In March 2011, the band embarked on a brief tour with Hawthorne Heights ahead of their new EP release.
After Midnight Project left their label, Universal Motown, and independently released an eight song EP entitled, ''
You Belong'' on April 1, 2011. The first single, "Hourglass" was released on March 1, 2011.''
You Belong'' was released early to fans on March 24, 2011.
Following the release of their new EP, After Midnight Project went on an indefinite hiatus so that lead singer, Jason Evigan, could get married.
The band officially split in 2012. However, in September 2013 they announced a one time reunion show scheduled for March 2014. The reunion show never took place, with no updates since.
Band members
*
Jason Evigan
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-
vocals
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* Spencer Bastian -
guitar
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* Christian Meadows -
guitar
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* Ryan Folden -
drums
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Former members
* Danny Morris (2004–2010) -
drums
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* TJ Armstrong (2004–2010) -
bass,
vocals
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Discography
Studio albums
*''
Let's Build Something to Break
''Let's Build Something to Break'' is the debut full-length album by American rock band, After Midnight Project. It was released on August 11, 2009 through Universal Motown. The album was produced by renowned producer and Goldfinger frontman, ...
'' (
Universal Motown
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, August 11, 2009)
Extended plays
*''
After Midnight Project
After Midnight Project (commonly abbreviated "AMP") was an American rock band from Los Angeles, California. As of 2012, they no longer perform together.
History
After Midnight Project began in 2004 in Los Angeles, California. They are known f ...
'' (self-released, June 20, 2005)
*''
The Becoming'' (self-released, 2007)
*''Live from Bamboozle 2010'' (February 22, 2011)
*''
You Belong'' (April 1, 2011)
Singles
References
External links
Official WebSiteOfficial MySpace Profile
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Musical groups from Los Angeles
Alternative rock groups from California
Musical groups established in 2004
Universal Motown Records artists