Hello World [Amely]

We're going to slow it down a bit today ;)

Amely happens to be some of the music on my good music playlist. They always make me smile! Check out this acoustic version of "Hello World" that Fearless Records recently posted:

A Skylit Drive robbed & mocked

Last night A Skylit Drive was robbed by a couple of teen girls.

This sucks. A lot. Especially when you realize that most musicians live at or below the poverty line just so they can make and share the music in their souls.

Liking a band then taking their money is ridiculous.

On top of all that, idiots have been coming out of the woodwork on a certain music news site to comment that ASD "deserved" to be robbed since "Adelphia" sucked so much.

There are two things wrong with this picture:
1. Adelphia is pure musical genius, and nearly any person with a shred of actual music knowledge will tell you so. Even those who don't love Jag's voice will still acknowledge that he does sing well.
2. Even if you don't like the music a band makes, does that make it acceptable to laugh when their money is taken? NO.

I don't care what type of guys make up ASD. My personal experience is that they are nice guys. One or two of them might be rough around the edges, but who isn't? Regardless of their personalities, flaws, past mistakes, whatever, I can guarantee they wouldn't wish the loss of money or property on anyone. In this situation they are definitely the people I admire most out of everyone involved. They must be incredibly upset, but they're still showing more than an ounce of dignity. Heck, Jag took time to thank everyone who's standing by them.


The moral of the story? I guess, to keep it simple, it's "don't be a jerk." Unfortunately that seems to be incredibly hard for some people.

The Word Alive [take two]

Last night scene[essence] provided some home-cooked goodness for The Word Alive, Close Your Eyes, and Underoath before their sold out show with A Day To Remember. You'd think they've never seen food that isn't of the dollar menu variety before! :-)

One of the many highlights of last night was hearing 1,900 kids sing "All the Small Things" in between sets. It was hilarious, awesome, and definitely memorable! It was also great to get to see The Word Alive again. I'll never pass up a chance to watch them!

Equally highlight-ish was hearing all those kids singing "I'm drowning in mercy" during Underoath's set. Chillbumps? Yes, please.


Check out some of the photos we took of The Word Alive. Those guys put on a killer show!

Telle

Nick

Telle

Average Guys With Exceptional Hair

Shaun and I journeyed to Dallas Wednesday to watch our friends Woe, Is Me and two of our other fave bands, Motionless in White and A Skylit Drive on the "Average Guys with Exceptional Hair" tour. It was so freakin' sick! I had an ah-mazing time, despite the absolutely raging head/earache that was trying to kill me.

First off, WIM plays a crazy-awesome live show. These guys are young'uns, but they have serious performance skills. We took video of their set, so we'll be posting that soon. ;) Tyler's voice is incredible live, and definitely lived up to all my expectations! Oh, and did I mention they are also one good looking bunch of guys? Well, they are! I happen to disagree with the "Average Guys" part of the tour name.

We saw Motionless in White last week, and it was good to see them again so soon! This time around I got to take some photos, which will be forthcoming shortly! The lead singer, Chris, is SUCH a sweetheart. I know I said that in my last post, but it's SO true! He caught up with us while we were hanging with WIM to chat and give us hugs, which totally made my day. Then, he continued to make my day by totally ruling the stage! The crowd went absolutely NUTS during their set. :)

Last but certainly not least, my beloved ASD was fantastic. They are always so fun to watch! I'll be posting photos of them soon as well. Every single band member knows how to perform their butts off. They are so engaging, and like everyone else on this tour, they definitely don't fit the "Average Guys" bill! They are beyond awesome.

I can't end without a word about how awesome the venue was. The show was at The Prophet Bar, which is one of The Door venues in Dallas. Everyone who works there is really cool! The sound guy let us put our camera stuff in the booth, there was no obnoxious/self-important security guys, and they let me get up on the stage to take photos! I was in heaven. Even when I decided I wanted to stand up on a platform off to the side of the stage, no one made a fuss. Oh yeah, and the crowd was amazing too! :)

It's finally here!!

Hey Baby, Here's That Song Movie You Wanted...

For those of you who don't know, Blessthefall is one of my top three bands, and I've eagerly been awaiting this video since Eric Lambert told me about it when we interviewed him a few months ago.Watch it, friends!

Chris Motionless

We were lucky enough to spend a few minutes with Chris Cerulli of Motionless in White while they were in town Monday. Be sure to check out the feature on Chris and the band later this week!

MIW had a new album, Creatures, come out recently, and if you haven't bought it yet you are seriously missing out! The music is a unique combination that features some awesome music that will remind you of Tim Burton films. Actually, the lyrics will too! It was definitely my #1 Halloween jam.

Chris may be an electric performer, but backstage he's a laidback kinda guy. I really enjoyed having a conversation with him and I was hanging on every word he said. A lot of people stereotype him by his hair, piercings, and tattoos, but he pointed out that when he's walking through WalMart enduring the stares of "normal" folk, he's just as afraid of them as they are of him. Ladies and gents (but mostly ladies!), this guy is not only a bundle of talent, he's a sweetheart too.

Between the Lies

Hello my little hardcore darlings! Your mission for today is to go download the new EP, Between the Lies, by Memphis May Fire. You will love it. MMF is genius! If you're scratching your head over why an established band like MMF would be releasing an EP right now, trust me, there's a good reason! [I know the reason, but I'm unsure as to whether I can share or not] It will all make sense in due time. ;)

In any case, go check out two songs from Between the Lies on MMF's Myspace:

http://www.myspace.com/memphismayfire

Woe, Is Me

Here we have yet another one of my dual-purposed blogs. My husband recently did the promo vid for an ah-mazing band called Woe, Is Me. If you haven't picked up their album, Number[s], yet, what are you waiting for? They are about as genius as a band can get.

 

A spooky playlist

I'll admit, I'm one of those nerds who starts planning her Halloween around October 1. I've got a stack of scary movies next to my TV just waiting for me to watch them and I might possibly have a box full of wings, masks, and Halloween makeup sitting in my closet. I'm not ashamed to admit it!

My first order of business this month was to create my spooky playlist. Since I'm avoiding music piracy (but dressing as a pirate is always on the list of possbilities) and I've resigned myself to using what's already in my on my iTunes, I might be stretching it a bit, but here's a taste of what I've got:

Motionless in White's new album, Creatures, is literally perfect for Halloween. Seriously, these guys LOVE the holiday. If you're looking for party music for All Hallow's Eve, you need to get this right now.

Here we have another Fearless band, The Word Alive. Just the fact that their album is titled Deceiver makes it perfect for the biggest costume blowout of the year. I'm contemplating dressing up as an Egyptian and calling "The Hounds of Anubis" my theme song.

City of Evil by Avenged Sevenfold will forever be on my Halloween playlist. Even when I'm an old lady. I've probably overplayed "Beast and the Harlot" and "Bat Country," but they still have serious Halloween cred. Their newest single, "Nightmare," also ranks pretty high up there on my best-Halloween-party-music-ever list.

Demon Hunter's The Triptych makes me think of gothic ballerinas. I'm on a different wavelength than the rest of the population, I know. The first two songs meld together in a way that just begs for some intrepid troupe of ballerinas to do an awesome Halloween revue. This album is amazing.

You know I'm right about this one. Don't judge me. If you haven't sang "Masquerade" to yourself on Halloween, then you suck at life.

IAMMEDIC - The Tale of Abigale Withers

Okay, so this post might possibly be dual-purposed. First of all, you need to check out IAMMEDIC's EP, which came out today! Second of all, this trailer was designed by my husband, which gives me bragging rights. :-)

Check out IAMMEDIC. They are awesome. Their music will make you dance.

The Word Alive

If you haven't listened to Deceiver by The Word Alive yet, do it now!

TWA just got through touring with Bleeding Through and For Today, and next they'll be crossing the U.S. with Underoath and A Day to Remember. When I heard that I might possibly have squealed like a little girl. Just maybe. 

Telle, the lead singer of The Word Alive and former guitarist for Greeley Estates, is a pretty awesome guy. Onstage, he's a brilliant and charismatic performer. Offstage, he's softspoken, intelligent, and great at giving time to his fans. Check him out on tumblr!

http://telle.tumblr.com/

We have a feature on The Word Alive coming soon on scene[essence]! In the meantime, be sure to check out their tour dates!

The Word Alive on Myspace 

Must be good jeans

As Hayley Williams once said, the best concert jeans are the ones that don’t show booty cleavage. Maybe that’s just a problem us girls face, but comfy-yet-awesome jeans to wear to concerts are hard to come by for guys and gals.

I may just be a hardcore nerd to most, but during my college years I used to moonlight as a “jeans specialist” at the Buckle, meaning I turned into the ultimate jeans snob. Here are some of my picks for best concert wear!

Guys:

MEK - These are my all-time favorite jean. Their black jeans look great with everything! When trying on MEKs, be sure to try a size up and a size down from what you normally wear. If you prefer a slim fit, a size down will most likely be what you want. Be prepared to shell out $125 on up for these, but they'll last longer than your cheap jeans, so it all evens out.

Big Star Vintage - These are the kind of jeans that feel lived-in from the start, which is a plus for anyone who hates going to a concert in jeans you can't mosh in! They're also a sister company of True Religion, so you know you're getting long-lasting jeans, but without hurting your account as much. If you like a super slim fit, BSV Orions are the best you could possibly buy.

Archaic - When I see a guy wearing Archaic jeans I automatically tag him as someone with good taste. They're sexy and they're comfortable. This brand is a branch of Affliction, but with a cheaper price tag.

Gals:

MEK - And we're back to my favorite jean brand! This particular jean, the Hong Kong, is stretchy and has a slight bootcut. No booty crack here, btw, which is good since the pockets will draw attention to that region!

Forever 21 - My favorite skinnies come from Forever 21. They're cheap, they're stretchy, and they look great with my boots. My favorites right now are the Distressed Signature Skinny Jeans. You neeeeeeed these! (You also need a pair of black, knee-high biker boots, but that's another story)

Miss Me - This brand is a classic. They're reasonably priced AND they have the coolest pockets ever. I love that when I dance around at concerts in these jeans, they move with me instead of just falling down like some of my others do. Love them!

See it, love it, buy it

Agape Attire 

Agape Attire is a fave among bands such as Memphis May Fire, Blessthefall, Owl City, The Devil Wears Prada, and Greeley Estates. If you haven't checked out their stuff before now, you should! My personal favorite shirt proclaims "HELLO, I LOVE YOU," and I recently spotted it on Memphis May Fire's lead singer Matt Mullins at their show in Oklahoma City. I think this is one time I won't mind being a copy cat ;-)

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Fearless Friends Tour

Hey guys! LL here. I just received word about the upcoming Fearless Friends Tour, and it is going to rock your face off. Check it!







It kicks off October 13 and features Mayday Parade, Breathe Carolina, Artist Vs Poet and Go Radio! You know you want to go! If you happen to attend the Oklahoma City show be sure to look for me in the crowd. I'd love to meet you!