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Abandoned, by Counter Theory

6 track album

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I’m slacking again, but I’m trying to stick to the template!

So this is a song, like most songs, that should be played loudly.  This band is BackWordz and they are a rap metal band with some kick.  You don’t see too many bands like this anymore and they have some solid cleans which is always a big plus for me when it comes to metal! Check ‘em out!

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So with the new template I’m trying out here’s a song in a different language! 

This “band” is SHINee.  They are a boyband of sort from Korea.  Like most “bands” of these types they are very catchy.  What more do you expect? Check ‘em out!

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Something to try

I’m going to try this as a template for the next couple weeks just to mix it up a bit.  I’ll still be posting daily bands/songs but this should be more interesting.

A song that is in a different language

A song that has to be played loud

A song about sex

A song you could dance all night long to

A song you didn’t think you would like but did

A song with a lot of profanity

A song that you know every word to

The last song you listened to

A song that you don’t want to admit you like

A song that should be played in the middle of the night with the windows down

A song that makes you want to sin

A song that makes you feel cleansed of sins

A song that reminds you of your best friend

A song that has a number in the title

A song about love

A song that’s been stuck in your head

A song that’s a cover

A song from a movie

A song that’s underrated

A song that makes you feel sad

A song that makes you feel happy

A song you would recommend to anyone

A song that gives life lessons

A song that you find funny

A song that you HATE

A song by your favorite band(s)/ singer(s)

The most emo song you know

A song that could literally raise you from the dead

The first song that comes up when you hit shuffle in your music player

A song that sums up your personality

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The Concept | Rock from Crown Point, IN

Rock | Crown Point, IN

So I know I’m a bit late on this, but here’s Shameless Self-promotion Sunday!

This is a local band I know called The Concept.  They are an idie rock band with a really cool sound!  Also they’re very cool people and just released a new single on iTunes! Check ‘em out!

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Today is Famous Friday! I’m also getting back into the swing of things and should actually have everything on time for once!

So, this is Pvris (pronounced paris).  They’re a dancy alternative band from Massachusetts.  They’ve recently started to become quite popular.  I was introduced to them by my girlfriend when they opened up for Tonight Alive.  They put on a great show and I’m very happy that they are getting the popularity they deserve.  Check ‘em out! 

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Today is throw-back thursday!  This is BB Mak and they are a pop band from the late 90s.  This is one of their bigger hits, but you still may have never heard of them.  Honestly, before this year I had not heard of them.  However, this song is super catchy and I would recommend giving them a listen!  Check ‘em out!

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It’s time for Pop Punk Wednesday!

These guys are Of The Fact and they are an amazing pop punk band!  First of all, they have two singers and that is always a HUGE plus for me.  Second of all they are from Wisconsin (which is near me) and I would love to open up for these guys!  They also just released an E.P. which is as amazing as this song! So, check ‘em out!

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It’s still Two For Tuesday so here’s another band!

This fine gentleman’s project is called I Built The Sky.  I’m not completely sure how I found his youtube channel, but I am very glad that I did.  I have been following his music for years and he blows me away with every song.  Some of the best instrumental music you with ever hear! Check ‘em out!

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Time for another Two For Tuesday!

This is Loyals from Nashville Tennessee.  They’re an alternative pop band with a sweet dancy vibe going for them.  Not sure where I heard about them, but I’m glad I did! Check ‘em out!

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Metal Monday!

This is Cold For June.  They are a post-hardcore/metal band from Detroit.  They have the whole Sleeping With Sirens vibe going for them so if you dig older SWS check ‘em out!

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So today is Shameless Self Promotion Sunday!  I’m going to use this day to promote local bands from my area!

Today I’m starting with my band Counter Theory.  We’re from the Chicagoland area and we play alternative music.  We are female fronted, but we are still quite hard rocking.  We’re always looking for shows and writing music.  Hopefully you’ll hear us on the radio some day!

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So I’ve been super slacking because I was at not one, but two shows last night! One of these shows I even played at.  So, like, support local music, man! Without further stalling, show this band some love Saturday!

This is Polyphia and holy shit, these guys are great.  They’re a 4 person instrumental band and I’ve followed them as they went from djenty-shred up until their most recent full album which features a more groovy and classy sound.  I highly recommend them.

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So, I seem to have made a habit of missing the day for these uploads by a couple hours.  I promise eventually I’ll get into a rhythm.

So for my first Famous Friday I have the band As It Is.  They’re from the UK and feature Patty Walters on vocals (he also has a youtube channel filled with great covers).  So this band’s debut album has been phenomenal. I was pleasantly surprised that this album was everything I want in a pop punk album.  I’m also happy that I got to see these guys at warped tour this year!  Check ‘em out!  

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Well, I seem to have done one of these on time for once!  So that’s good!  Without any further stalling, here is my first throwback-Thursday!

So this is M2M and they are a duo of sort.  This song was featured in the original pokemon movie so a lot of people have heard it, but a lot of people forget about it.  This song is also approaching 15 years of age which is crazy how time flies.  Check out this sweet jam and give the band some listens!

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Another day, another chance for me to awkwardly post yesterday’s band at like 1 in the morning! Yay! But seriously.

Okay, so this band is Trophy Wives.  They are a pop punk/ easycore band from Rhode Island and they are just fucking amazing!  I had the pleasure of seeing them this year at the Chicago warped tour and I also got to meet them and they are very humble and amazing musicians.  I found out about them about 2 years ago and I am very happy that I did, and I am now the proud owner of their latest ep.  I also eagerly await their next release!  Seriously, go check them out right now and listen to everything they have!

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So, like I mentioned previously, I’ve been on quite a Japanese music kick.  So my next band is Back-On.  They’re a unique JRock band in that they feature a rapper as one of their members (and from what I can tell many different singers as guests).  This gives them a very unique sound when you hear the singing play off of the rapping.  Check ‘em out!