Midtown Is Back!

[Rohan Kohli]

Midtown (http://www.midtownrock.com) posted the following message on their web site:
6-6-6
Armageddon Motherfuckers.
Vintage Vinyl in New Jersey.
Is it possible to be back when you were never gone?
Rumor has it another band from New Brunswick is playing and their name rhymes with Mursday.
Be there.
More details soon.

[Rohan Kohli]

Mursday... so clever.

[HiddenInNJ]

midtown and thrusday at vintage in fords would be armaggedon... they should just play in the parking lot and let the random people in the chinese restaurant next door enjoy as well

[Nick Lopez]

GOD Yes.

[Criesofthepast7]

HECK YEAHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i am so freaking there.

[Drew Beringer]

I'm so happy Midtown is alive.

[permanent]

I've never been to Vintage Vinyl but I hope it's big cause I really want to go to this.

[fromwithin]

I guess Heath finally realized Senses Fail sucks.

[ThatGirl]

damn. NJ is too far away to drive.

Nice icon Rohan.

[Steve Henderson]

Midtown = most fun live show you can see...

[Drew Beringer]

Midtown = most fun live show you can see...

Word, I saw them last spring on the FBR and Friends tour with FOB, TAI, and GCH, it was fuckin awesome show and Midtown was amazing!

[cahrishurr]

YESSSS

now they need to release another album remiscent of Living Well Is The Best Revenge

[Drew Beringer]

YESSSS

now they need to release another album remiscent of Living Well Is The Best Revenge

No way, FWYK is Midtown's sound now, anything like the past days will be a disappointment, because they just aren't that band anymore.

[ThatGirl]

Word, I saw them last spring on the FBR and Friends tour with FOB, TAI, and GCH, it was fuckin awesome show and Midtown was amazing!
Whereas the FBR Friends tour hit Charlotte in April last year the first day Silverstein picked up on the tour and Midtown dropped off. Very unfair.

[muddysocks7]

is Midtown still under contract with a label or are they "free?"

[YourLatestVicti]

Whereas the FBR Friends tour hit Charlotte in April last year the first day Silverstein picked up on the tour and Midtown dropped off. Very unfair.
I was supposed to have Midtown but Fall Out Boy postponed the show so I got the Aka's instead, it sucked.

[Drew Beringer]

is Midtown still under contract with a label or are they "free?"

They are with Columbia.

Whereas the FBR Friends tour hit Charlotte in April last year the first day Silverstein picked up on the tour and Midtown dropped off. Very unfair.

Damn, tough blow, even though I like Silverstein, Midtown is infinte times better.

[muddysocks7]

[quote=Drew Beringer]They are with Columbia.



cool thanks! any idea how many more albums they have in their contract with them?

[cahrishurr]

No way, FWYK is Midtown's sound now, anything like the past days will be a disappointment, because they just aren't that band anymore.

im not much of a fan of their new sound, thats why i said it

its nothing against them progressing, i just got really into them with that sound

[Drew Beringer]

[quote=Drew Beringer]They are with Columbia.



cool thanks! any idea how many more albums they have in their contract with them?

That I do not know, but they should be releasing their next album on that label lol.

[Heartcore]

fuck yeah, i love midtown

[RiCCioLi]

ok so this news has officially been the best thing I've EVER read on ap.net! MIDTOWN IS BACK!!!! Thursday is a plus definetly, but for God sakes...MIDTOWN IS BACK!!! Fav band of all time and Rob and Heath are the nicest dudes ever. Thanks Goodness for Midtown and Vintage Vinyl! Thank Goodness for living in Jersey and 15 mins away from Vintage. This has made my weekend!

[druck]

holy fuck. that's an incredible show. i didn't think it could get any better than minus the bear and thursday.. but this just might top it.

[NJUNDERDOG]

I've never been to Vintage Vinyl but I hope it's big cause I really want to go to this.
vintage vinyl is pretty small. for this they will have to turn kids away and it probably wont be free either they tend to make you buy albums to get in. they have advertised a few in stores as free but once you get there you have to buy the cd or they wont let you in.

[aloneatlastnj]

I've never been to Vintage Vinyl but I hope it's big cause I really want to go to this.

sorry to disappoint. its not a big place. cant wait for this.

[fromwithin]

could this mean the new album comes out 6-6-06? I bet.

[clace]

could this mean the new album comes out 6-6-06? I bet.

I think that's when the show is

[RiCCioLi]

I think that's when the show is


the show is on tuesday June 6th to prmote the DVD (released the same day) "Bastards of Young" which features both bands. Thats my prediction atleast. Basically this show is to promte the DVD and Im sure you will have to pre-order the DVD to get in cause thats how Vintage Vinyl does it usually. The DVD looks excellent though, heres the details on it via midtownrocks.com

03/24/06 - Bastards of Young DVD
Hello!!!
Please check out this great DVD documenting the NJ punk / emo / hardcore scene. We've got some live performancences and interviews on it. Check out the Bastards of Young trailer (http://www.artandindustryinc.com/) and you can read below for the official press release on the DVD. Enjoy, this is a good one!
-Rob
BASTARDS OF YOUNG TWO-DISC DVD SET
CHRONICLING THE RISE OF THE INDIE MUSIC SCENE
OUT JUNE 6 VIA IMAGE ENTERTAINMENT
BASTARDS OF YOUNG, the first-ever definitive DVD documentary and concert film chronicling the rise of the modern punk, emo and hardcore music scene, is set for release June 6 via *Image Entertainment, Inc. The comprehensive concert film and documentary DVD was created/produced by Michelle Caputo and directed by Shannon Hartman of Art and Industry.
The two-disc set runs over three-and-half-hours and includes live performances and backstage footage from artists such as THURSDAY, TAKING BACK SUNDAY, UNDEROATH, FROM AUTUMN TO ASHES, THE STARTING LINE, ARMOR FOR SLEEP, MIDTOWN, THE EARLY NOVEMBER, MATCHBOOK ROMANCE and EMANUEL; plus interviews with JIMMY EAT WORLD, FALL OUT BOY, JULIANA THEORY, THE BEAUTIFUL MISTAKE and SOMETHING CORPORATE.
Unlike the mainstream, chart-topping genres, "modern punk" has managed to become successful today not only for its hooky choruses, emotional, heartfelt lyrics and frenetic live shows, but because it's striking a chord as a lifestyle. The artists featured on BASTARDS OF YOUNG range from those playing basements with no record label to those with platinum status.
Producer Michelle Caputo explains the evolution of BASTARDS OF YOUNG: “We recognized a phenomenon within the culture of this scene. It can be traced back to the early days of hardcore punk wherein there existed a true “DIY” ethos and connection between the musicians and the fans. We saw a real story in that these musicians have maintained a pure and true connection and have utilized today’s resources to allow that outreach to grow exponentially. We’re reflecting the same ethos in the promotion of BASTARDS OF YOUNG.”
Throughout BASTARDS OF YOUNG, the bands and fans at the forefront of the “DIY” independent scene tell the story of how they built a following from basement gigs to arena shows, one fan-and one friend-at a time. The DVD set is the first to ever document a music scene happening today that defies tradition and is making music history; this is the story of the Bastards of Young!



I CANT WAIT!

[Brandn3w]

is this just thursday doing an instore or is midtown also playing? cause that would seriously rule

[CROMagnon]

is this just thursday doing an instore or is midtown also playing? cause that would seriously rule
well he did say "another band" is playing, so i'm assuming there's more than one
in other words, they both are

[LMB]

No way, FWYK is Midtown's sound now, anything like the past days will be a disappointment, because they just aren't that band anymore.

Fuckin' right!

[ThriftWhore]

hahahahaha

good luck getting within 100 yards of vintage vinyl. i went for when finch played there back in 03 and that shit was sold out quick, with kids in line who didn't have wristbands, and they didn't let people in. they said it was free, but turns out you had to get a bracelet when the doors opened for the store, not what time the show started.

[ishotthepilot]

first thought: HOLY SHITT
2nd thought: not gonna happen (for most of us).

ditto to whoever said Midtown + Thursday would be armageddon, i saw Midtown at VVinyl just before the release of F-what you know and it was already pretty hazardous


all you out-of-NJ kids, good luck trying to get in after getting lost trying to find the place, and after the kids who have been lurking the store since 9 in the morning, heh.
this would be awesome.

[fairview00]

wow i thought midtown died. too bad i cant drive to see it.

[ReturningSunday]

fuck yeah, midtown is a very solid band. i just broke out forget what you know and living well is the best revenge this past week

[minusthejosh]

Damn you New Jersey!

[AFSjulian]

I've been listening to "Waiting for the News" non-stop today. So good. I liked Forget What You Know a lot more than their older stuff, so I'm stoked for more. Excellent live too.

Gabe can drink like a champ too.

[kirbs84]

It's cool to see some Midtown news, but it's not like they've been gone for too long. FWYK was released in '04. It's been waaaay too long since I've seen them though. I saw them when Save The World was released but didn't really know who they were or anything.

[Greg]

fucking finally geez

[xhilaryx]

this makes me happy that theyre playing
and sad that im going to miss this shit because i live too far away
maybe this means theyll tour again

[underthetalking]

June 6th?


I made it to VVinyl for Brand New...

I will make it to this.

[poppa Q]

HEll yeah.

[xearlynovemberx]

oh my lord

[SayWhtUWnt]

almost one year in midtown withdrawl.
i'm stoked.

... best news i've heard in a while. too bad thurday has to be there too.

[aloneatlastnj]

all you out-of-NJ kids, good luck trying to get in after getting lost trying to find the place, and after the kids who have been lurking the store since 9 in the morning, heh.
.


sooo freakin' true. for the thrice instore back in 03, i was one of em. haha. for those planning to attend, go hours in advance.

[rewindthistime]

god i love this band.

[estrella starr]

things like this make me glad that i live in new jersey.

[unholy_amanda]

I wish I could go to this! But I'm nowhere near New Jersey... oh well, it's good to hear that Midtown are alive though! :)

[Greg]

almost one year in midtown withdrawl.
i'm stoked.

... best news i've heard in a while. too bad thurday has to be there too.
what in the flying fuck do you mean "too bad thursday has to be there too"?

[Anton Djamoos]

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo o. My two favorite bands ever and I'm going to be on vacation this week!!!! FUUUUUUUUUUCK

[seancoia]

i love new jersey. i love vintage vinyl.

[thisisrightnow]

Fuck me for living in the midwest. They need to pay a trip to the midwest soon! It's been too long.

[duffe]

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo o. My two favorite bands ever and I'm going to be on vacation this week!!!! FUUUUUUUUUUCK
That sucks Tonton.

[HiddenInNJ]

I've never been to Vintage Vinyl but I hope it's big cause I really want to go to this.
its an indie record store and its not that big

[HiddenInNJ]

what in the flying fuck do you mean "too bad thursday has to be there too"?
i agree saywhtuwant should be beaten repeatedly for that remark

[Anton Djamoos]

That sucks Tonton.
More than you can imagine.

[beyondthelonely]

things like this make me glad that i live in new jersey.

ditto

if I can make it to this show it will basically be the best day of my life... midtown+ thursday+ new AFI cd that day, its almost too good to be true.

[combatchuckaa]

Haha, well maybe Midtown will wake up and try not to make another record that bombs in sales. Sure, people here liked that album but let's be honest, Columbia pretty much stopped promoting that album after a month when they realized there weren't any other songs on the CD that *could* be promoted as good. Don't get me wrong, the album had it's high points (the Japanese bonus tracks were better than half the songs) but I got into Midtown and Living Well and FWYK was a bit difficult to swallow. I'm crossing my fingers that maybe, just maybe, they'll dabble in the good ole days again on their new stuff....

[TheComeBackKid]

i agree saywhtuwant should be beaten repeatedly for that remark
Face it- Thursday fucking sucks. And if I should be beaten for stating the obvious, please respond and I will gladly fight you.

[johnarc]

eh. just break up already.

[EvenBetterYet]

i'll be there :D

[Salomonbz90]

not a huge midtown fan..

go ahead shoot me.

[Salomonbz90]

eh. just break up already.
i wouldnt go that far, no band DESERVES to have people say "break up" unless your bands name rhymes with Hayden.

[Greg]

not a huge midtown fan..

go ahead shoot me.
midtown>you

when i see in 15 minutes it will be the first thing out of my mouth followed by me "shooting" you

[emoishardcore]

word midtown. this should be hottttt

[Steve Henderson]

Haha, well maybe Midtown will wake up and try not to make another record that bombs in sales. Sure, people here liked that album but let's be honest, Columbia pretty much stopped promoting that album after a month when they realized there weren't any other songs on the CD that *could* be promoted as good. Don't get me wrong, the album had it's high points (the Japanese bonus tracks were better than half the songs) but I got into Midtown and Living Well and FWYK was a bit difficult to swallow. I'm crossing my fingers that maybe, just maybe, they'll dabble in the good ole days again on their new stuff....
"Give It Up" and "Empty Like the Ocean" could have been huge singles.

[ramstar]

cool...now I know why Gabe hasn't updated his friendsorenemies.com account in a while.

[Dervela]

jersey's greatest. gonna be a sick show. can't wait. B-)