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The First Single
''Interventions + Lullabies'' is the first album and second release by American rock band The Format. Produced and recorded by R. Walt Vincent, it was released on October 21, 2003 on Elektra Records. The album did not produce any hit singles. This is possibly due to the absorption of Elektra Records into Warner Bros. Records and Atlantic Records shortly after the album's release. The album's title originates from lyrics in the track "I'm Ready, I Am." Release In October and November 2003, the group supported Something Corporate on their headlining US tour. ''Interventions + Lullabies'' was released on Elektra Records on October 21. In November, the band toured with Straylight Run. "The First Single" was released to radio on January 27, 2004. In March 2004, Elektra was absorbed into Warner Bros. Records and Atlantic Records. This move allowed parent company Warner Bros. to eliminate any artists and employees who were considered a liability, without having to fulfill contractua ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Album
An album is a collection of audio recordings (e.g., music) issued on a medium such as compact disc (CD), Phonograph record, vinyl (record), audio tape (like 8-track cartridge, 8-track or Cassette tape, cassette), or digital distribution, digital. Albums of recorded sound were developed in the early 20th century as individual 78 rpm records (78s) collected in a bound book resembling a photo album; this format evolved after 1948 into single vinyl LP record, long-playing (LP) records played at rpm. The album was the dominant form of recorded music expression and consumption from the mid-1960s to the early 21st century, a period known as the ''album era''. Vinyl LPs are still issued, though album sales in the 21st-century have mostly focused on CD and MP3 formats. The 8-track tape was the first tape format widely used alongside vinyl from 1965 until being phased out by 1983, being gradually supplanted by the cassette tape throughout the 1970s and early 1980s; the popul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Honda Civic Tour
The Honda Civic Tour is an annual concert tour, sponsored by American Honda Motor Company. 2001 First half *Headliner: Blink-182 *Supporting: No Motiv, Sum 41, The Ataris, and Bodyjar Second half *Headliner: Everclear *Supporting: American Hi-Fi and The Mayfield Four 2002 *Headliner: Incubus *Supporting: Hoobastank and Phantom Planet 2003 *Headliner: New Found Glory and Good Charlotte *Supporting: Eve 6, Hot Rod Circuit, Less Than Jake, MxPx, Stretch Arm Strong, The Movielife, and The Disasters 2004 *Headliner: Dashboard Confessional *Supporting: The Get Up Kids, Thrice, Val Emmich, The Format, Say Anything, Hot Water Music, Motion City Soundtrack and Head Automatica 2005 *Headliner: Maroon 5 *Supporting: Phantom Planet, The Donnas and The Thrills 2006 *Headliner: The Black Eyed Peas (Given away from the music video of "Pump It") *Supporting: Flipsyde and The Pussycat Dolls 2007 *Headliner: Fall Out Boy *Supporting: +44, The Academy Is..., Cobra St ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rami Jaffee
Rami Jaffee (born March 11, 1969) is an American musician. He is the keyboardist for the rock band Foo Fighters, whom he initially joined in a touring and session capacity in 2005. He has contributed to seven of the band's studio albums, and formally joined the band as a full-time member in 2017. Prior to joining Foo Fighters, Jaffee was a member of The Wallflowers from 1990 to 2005, and again from 2012 to 2013. He has worked with many artists including Pete Yorn, Stone Sour, Joseph Arthur and Coheed and Cambria. Early life Jaffee was born on March 11, 1969, to a Russian Ashkenazi Jewish father and a Moroccan Sephardic Jewish mother in Los Angeles. When he was 13, he purchased a keyboard and was soon playing with local bands. After graduating from Fairfax High School, he continued to play in various bands, and he took session work in recording studios. Career Around 1989, Jakob Dylan and his friend Tobi Miller formed a group called the Apples, playing various clubs in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Josh Freese
Joshua Ryan Freese (born December 25, 1972) is an American drummer. A member of punk rock band the Vandals since 1989, Freese has also been a member of new wave band Devo since 1996. He was previously a member of hard rock band Guns N' Roses from 1997 to 1999, of rock band Foo Fighters from 2023 to 2025 and a member of alternative rock band A Perfect Circle from 1999 to 2012, the latter of which he rejoined in 2024. A prolific session and touring drummer, Freese has appeared on over 400 albums since 1986 and performed live with artists including Nine Inch Nails, Weezer, Sublime with Rome, Sting, 311, 100 gecs, the Offspring and Danny Elfman. His considerable workload has earned him "the pristine reputation as one of the most in-demand session drummers in the business," according to ''Variety'', while Freese jokingly dubbed himself "the blue collar freelance drummer to the stars." Early life Joshua Ryan Freese was born on December 25, 1972, at Florida Hospital in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sam Means (musician)
Samuel Thomas Means is an American songwriter, producer and musician, previously songwriter of indie pop band The Format. Music career Sam Means and Nate Ruess left their previous bands Nevergonnascore and This Past Year and formed the indie-pop duo, The Format, in February 2000. The Format announced a hiatus on February 4, 2008. On September 29, 2009, Means released the original motion picture soundtrack for the indie film ''The Sinking of Santa Isabel''. On April 21, 2012, Means released an exclusive 7" for Record Store Day, titled, ''NONA'', on Photo Finish Records. The 7" features an A and B side, with a digital download card for three additional tracks, including a cover of The Hollies', "Carrie Anne". On April 19, 2014, Means released his second exclusive 7" for Record Store Day, titled, Blue Jeans, on Photo Finish Records. The A Side and title track, "Blue Jeans", is a Lana Del Rey cover, featuring Anthony Green of Circa Survive on lead vocals, with Sizzy Rock ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nate Ruess
Nathaniel Joseph Ruess (pronounced ; born February 26, 1982) is an American singer and songwriter. He formed the indie rock band The Format in 2002, and later went on to form the band fun. in 2008. He emerged as a solo act with his guest performance on P!nk's 2013 single " Just Give Me a Reason", which earned two nominations at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards and won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Collaboration. His 2015 single, " Nothing Without Love", marked his first entry on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 as a solo artist. It served as the lead single for his debut solo album, '' Grand Romantic'' (2015), which peaked at number seven on the ''Billboard'' 200 and saw positive critical response. Ruess has also co-written a number of commercially successful singles, including " Die Young" by Kesha, " Stay the Night" by Zedd and Hayley Williams, " Walk Me Home" by Pink and with Keith Urban, Maroon 5 and Ellie Goulding. His songwriting work has earned him the Hal David Sta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Honorary Title
The Honorary Title was an American alternative rock, alternative indie rock band from Brooklyn, New York (state), New York, United States. The band released their first self-titled Extended play, EP "The Honorary Title" in 2003 and then their first album in 2004, ''Anything Else but the Truth'', which was later re-released with five additional songs and two bonus videos. In early 2007 the EP, "Untouched and Intact" arrived introducing four songs, three of which were re-released in the group's latest album, ''Scream & Light Up the Sky'', which was released on August 28, 2007. Biography The band began in 2003 with just Gorbel's vocals and Kamstra's multi-instrumental talents, where they played with an indie record label before being signed onto Doghouse Records. After releasing their debut album, ''Anything Else But The Truth'' in 2004, t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Switchfoot
Switchfoot is an American rock music, rock band from San Diego, California. The band's members are Jon Foreman (lead vocals, guitar), Tim Foreman (bass guitar, backing vocals), Chad Butler (drum kit, drums, percussion), and Jerome Fontamillas (guitar, keyboard instrument, keyboards, backing vocals). Guitarist Drew Shirley was also a member of the band from 2005 to 2022. After early successes in the Christian rock scene, Switchfoot first gained mainstream recognition with the inclusion of four of their songs in the 2002 film ''A Walk to Remember''. This recognition led to the release of their major label debut ''The Beautiful Letdown'', which was released in 2003 and featured the hit singles "Meant to Live" and "Dare You to Move". Their fifth album, ''Nothing Is Sound'' peaked at number three on the Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200, and included the single "Stars (Switchfoot song), Stars." Their seventh album, ''Hello Hurricane'' (2009) received a 53rd Grammy Awards, Grammy Award ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robbers On High Street
Robbers on High Street were an American rock band from Brooklyn, New York, which formed in 2002. The band released three studio albums across their ten years together. History Robbers on High Street began performing publicly during the summer of 2002, but the band's roots stretch back much further. Ben Trokan and Steve "Sparky" Mercado have been friends since their preteen years growing up in the upstate New York town of Poughkeepsie. Both Mercado and Trokan shared a recent familial relocation from the Bronx and Manhattan, respectively, and a love of Led Zeppelin. Ten years later Trokan returned to New York City for college and through mutual friends met and began playing with drummer Tomer Danan. In Poughkeepsie, Mercado reconnected with Jeremy Phillips, an old school friend. Robbers on High Street—the name came from a lyric of one of the band's early, discarded compositions—was officially born when the four began playing together. The band was quickly signed by Scratchi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maxeen
Maxeen was an American three-piece rock band based in Long Beach, California, United States. Signed to SideOneDummy Records in 2003, Maxeen released their debut eponymous album which was on an enhanced CD containing a photo slideshow with images by Leah Klinge and Jay Matsueda.the Maxeen CD itself in enhanced content In 2004, they signed to Warner Bros. Records and recorded their next album, '' Hello Echo'', though it was never distributed and was instead only sold on tour and through online stores such as iTunes. Due to conflicts over the release of ''Hello Echo'', Maxeen severed its contract with Warner Bros. Records in early 2007. The members of Maxeen cite influences from early U2, The Police, Joe Jackson, The Replacements, The Jam, and many other purveyors of classic pop-rock music. The band's name is a tribute to the woman who helped get them going and inspired them to make something of their music. Maxeen has toured with Relient K and the Rocket Summer on the Matt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Days Away
Days Away was an American indie rock band based in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, formed in 1998. Biography Days Away formed in 1998 in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. When first formed, the group consisted of Keith Goodwin (vocals/guitar), Matt Austin (guitar), Matt Haines (drums) and Chris Frangicetto (bass). Eventually the band decided to move to California and signed witWe the People Records where they released ''The Feel Of It'' EP in 2002. A year later, Tim Arnold joined the band playing keyboards for a short while. Soon after, Arnold moved to drums and the band released the 'L.S.D.' EP. Bryan Gulla then joined on keyboard. The group toured heavily behind its EPs and received significant exposure on the internet, resulting in their signing with Fueled by Ramen. Their debut album, ''Mapping An Invisible World'', was released in May 2005 on Fueled by Ramen Records. On December 18, 2006 the band announced that they are no longer on the Fueled by Ramen roster, [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hellogoodbye
Hellogoodbye (sometimes styled as hellogoodbye) is an American pop rock band that was formed in Huntington Beach, California in 2001 by singer Forrest Kline. They were signed to Drive-Thru Records and released their first full-length album '' Zombies! Aliens! Vampires! Dinosaurs!'' in 2006, having previously released the EP '' Hellogoodbye'' in 2004, and DVD '' OMG HGB DVD ROTFL'' in 2005. In 2010, the band released '' Would It Kill You?'' on their label Wasted Summer Records. The album was released in the United Kingdom and Europe by LAB Records on March 14, 2011. Hellogoodbye released their third album, ''Everything Is Debatable'', on October 29, 2013, while touring as the opening act for Paramore's The Self-Titled Tour. Their fourth album, ''S'Only Natural'', was released on October 5, 2018. History Early career (2001–2005) Hellogoodbye started in 2001 as a recording project by Huntington Beach High School students Forrest Kline and Jesse Kurvink. With the intere ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
