Small Band Round Up 08.14.06

[Melissa Johnson]

Here's the small band round up for today, August 14th. This is probably going to be AP's final round-up, so enjoy and thanks to all who submitted small band news to us while we had this, be it your own band or a small band you thought people deserved to hear about.
Ex-Bellaterra (http://www.myspace.com/bellaterra) vocalist Jordan Kimbro and guitarist Brad Kemp are looking for a bassist and drummer in the Atlanta area to finish out their new line-up for I Sing the Body Electric. They have connections with several notable indie labels that are waiting to hear their debut EP.

ATTN (http://www.myspace.com/attnband) goes into the studio next week to begin work on their debut EP, yet to be titled. Look for more info about this in the future on their myspace page.

The five piece indie band from Chicago, The Elation (http://www.myspace.com/theelation) have released their debut self titled e.p. on Delphine Records, a Chicago based independent label. The band just returned home from a 2 week tour and is planning on touring frequently to support the new release.

Brunswick is streaming their entire EP today on their purevolume page (http://www.purevolume.com/brunswick). They have also posted a video on their MySpace page (http://www.myspace.com/brunswick) from Nada Recording Studio in New York. If you order a copy of the CD through Red Blue Records (http://www.redbluerecords.com) you will receive a Red Blue Sampler featuring tracks from Halifax, Houston Calls, Just Surrender and Damone.

The Tamerlane Recordings (http://www.tamerlanerecordings.com/) website will be down for a bit while they switch to a different server. However, their online store (http://tamerlanerecordings.bigcartel.com/) will still be up and running.

Last week, the Cleveland-based band Driver Side Impact (http://www.myspace.com/driversideimpact) posted the song "Cowboys & Indians" on their Myspace (http://www.myspace.com/driversideimpact) from their debut EP, We Will Disappear. Tomorrow they will post another song from the EP titled "The Artist." Be sure to check those out.

Jason Soroka (http://www.myspace.com/jasonsoroka) has posted a new song, "Aeroplanes" on his MySpace mastered by Bill Henderson (ex- Thursday).

Kiss Kiss (http://www.myspace.com/kisskiss) and The Acacia Strain (http://www.myspace.com/theacaciastrain) will be headlining this year's Musomania Festival (http://www.myspace.com/musomaniact). Head to their myspace for the full lineup and other info.

Voo Doo Blue (http://www.myspace.com/voodooblue) would like you all to know that one of their members, Justin has been in a car crash. He is NOT dead, contrary to what people are saying, but does have a concusion. See their myspace for more information/details on the incident as well as show cancellations.

The Hollow Sound will soon be posting a FREE internet EP on their website (http://www.thehollowsound.com)
and myspace (http://www.myspace.com/thehollowsound). The EP will include 4 sounds and downloadable artwork and liner notes. This is a teaser for their full length that they are currently at work writing. Tours are also being booked for winter, spring, and summer.

Powerspace's (http://www.myspace.com/powerspace) original drummer, Kevin Kane, has rejoined the band. They have posted a lengthy update about this and other exciting news on their myspace.

My Armada (http://www.myspace.com/myarmada) has new shows posted. Check them out at their myspace.

The Takeover UK (http://www.myspace.com/thetakeoveruk) is recording a new EP in NYC in mid september. Check out a new song, "Main St. Crush" on their myspace page.

Building Rome in a Day (http://www.myspace.com/buildingromeinaday) begins preproduction next week on three more songs with producer Justin Powell of A Thorn for Every Heart. The band just shows supporting Showbread as well as Take the Crown and will be playing alongside A Thorn for Every Heart and A Static Lullaby September 15th. The band will also be featured on Every Broken Heart Speaks: Volume 2 that will be released later on this fall through Drive-Thru Records.

Too Late The Hero has changed their name to Love&Reviere (http://www.myspace.com/loveandreviere).

Memories in Texas (http://www.myspace.com/memoriesintexas)has released their "This House Is Crowded" EP and is available for purchase through the guys on their myspace. They posted a sampler track with a minute of all the songs on the EP and "Your Smile Is A Rainbow," the single from the EP. They also have their own version of Hellogoodbye's "Jessy Buy Nothing. . .Go To Prom
Anyways."

Morning Drive (http://www.myspace.com/morningdrive) has posted their new music video for the song "The Good Knight" off their Self-Titled Ep on their myspace.

Roam the River Records (http://www.roamtheriver.com) new band Picasso (http://www.myspace.com/picasso) have posted three new tracks from their yet to be titled full length CD on their myspace.

The band formerly known as "Broken Image (http://www.myspace.com/brokenimagefl)" has changed their name to "De Soto". They have
confirmed a fall tour w/ Don't Die Cindy and are expecting to release their EP sometime next month.

Lancaster, PA's Circus! Circus! (http://www.myspace.com/circuscircusohyeah) have just posted 5 new shows and will be heading into the studio this tuesday (8/15) to start recording their new EP that will be released on Red Sea Recordings, and will then start work on their full length which will be released next year also on Red Sea. They also have just re-posted the demo version of the song "Jehovas Fitness."

CatchingThieves (http://www.myspace.com/catchingthieves) has posted a new song on their myspace titled "The Enemy." The song is a demo off their full length set to be recorded with Paul Leavitt(AllTime Low, Boy Crazy, Over It) this fall.

Livermore, California group We Carry Thy Banner (http://www.myspace.com/wecarrythebanner) uploaded a new yet-to-be-titled track to their MySpace page. The experimental duo will be releasing their new Altamont Records EP at a show on September 4th at The Pound in San Francisco; also performing are Fueled By Ramen's Forgive Durden and Envy On The Coast.

The Waking Life (http://www.myspace.com/thewakinglife)have new songs, tour dates, and contests for you all to check out on their myspace page.

[Anton Djamoos]

Why is this the last one?

[14mark]

Last one? :crytears:

[PJ1336]

yeah, what gives with this "last one" business

[Caleb Cattivera]

im curious as to why this is the last one too.

[Melissa Johnson]

Kids bitching earlier at how "no one reads this" and it being an "unneeded feature". I've decided, and told Jason that it was the last one then if everyone thinks its an unneccessary thing. I spend 2 hours plus each day going through submissions and post EVERY SINGLE ONE I get and yet, I get PMs and kids telling me "No one reads it. It doesn't belong on the front page in the news." So, this is the last one, and I'm just going to focus on the tours AP is sponsoring.

Wonder what I'm gonna do with all those free hours now.

[Anton Djamoos]

I read this every single time. I've found a couple decent bands from this.

[zizou1790]

yeah dont stop this bc of a couple kids bitching in the general forum i love this please keep it up i appreciate it as a fellow musician



Jason Soroka (http://www.myspace.com/jasonsoroka) has posted a new song, "Aeroplanes" on his MySpace mastered by Bill Henderson (ex- Thursday).


this kid is fucking sweet

[gengen]

i read this all the time. if someone else needs to take over doing it, ill volunteer and id love to do it. i think its very helpful and it has allowed me to listen to bands i wouldn’t have ever heard of.

[lftcoastenvy05]

i submit to this and check these bands out all the time, these kids just need to quit bitching and let the rest of us who read these enjoy them

[Caleb Cattivera]

dont stop it melissa. fuck those ungreatful bastards.

[lftcoastenvy05]

i read this all the time. if someone else needs to take over doing it, ill volunteer and id love to do it. i think its very helpful and it has allowed me to listen to bands i wouldn’t have ever heard of.

i volunteer also

[xobstacleonex]

Kids bitching earlier at how "no one reads this" and it being an "unneeded feature". I've decided, and told Jason that it was the last one then if everyone thinks its an unneccessary thing. I spend 2 hours plus each day going through submissions and post EVERY SINGLE ONE I get and yet, I get PMs and kids telling me "No one reads it. It doesn't belong on the front page in the news." So, this is the last one, and I'm just going to focus on the tours AP is sponsoring.

Wonder what I'm gonna do with all those free hours now.
thats fucking lame. i read it every time too, since im always looking for more musicians to play with / bands to listen to. its not only a post for local band news, but its also like a classifieds ad.
dont stop doing this, seriously.

[xobstacleonex]

i volunteer also
fuck. id like to do it too.

[Melissa Johnson]

No one's going to "take it over". Jason's not hiring anymore staff members, we've already got too many on staff and some who don't really even do that much. This was my "baby" whenever I came onto staff, this, tour promos, and street team was the reason why I was hired. Out of all of them, THIS is why I asked Jason to hire me, because I wanted to help SMALLER BANDS get recognized, but if no one cares, and HOURS OF FUCKIN WORK go under appreciated and unnoticed (not just on my part, but the bands who work and actually take time to MAKE the stuff that they're news submissions are about and acutally take the time to submit). No one will be taking this over for me. We're just going to let it die off.
Sorry, but clearly, it's created MANY a problem and kids are infact, STILL BITCHING in the general forum from what this started, so it's leaving AP.

[vegasbabyvegas]

This feature rules. Fuck those kids.

[theredline]

Don't get rid of this. Its one of the best spots for smaller bands to get well deserved exposure...

[Jason Tate]

I hate gen forum kids today. Seriously.

Lis, you do an amazing job with this - and you know I appreciate it.

[romantic rights]

No one's going to "take it over". Jason's not hiring anymore staff members, we've already got too many on staff and some who don't really even do that much. This was my "baby" whenever I came onto staff, this, tour promos, and street team was the reason why I was hired. Out of all of them, THIS is why I asked Jason to hire me, because I wanted to help SMALLER BANDS get recognized, but if no one cares, and HOURS OF FUCKIN WORK go under appreciated and unnoticed (not just on my part, but the bands who work and actually take time to MAKE the stuff that they're news submissions are about and acutally take the time to submit). No one will be taking this over for me. We're just going to let it die off.
Sorry, but clearly, it's created MANY a problem and kids are infact, STILL BITCHING in the general forum from what this started, so it's leaving AP.



fuck those kids, their just a bunch of annoying crybabies who think that they are better than most of the people on the site because everyone knows who they are. Dont let a bunch of cunts stop you from doing what you set out to do, thats just giving up, which is what they want you to do. I'd rather you keep doing this than let theose cunts win.

[Nathan Lint]

This is one of the best things on AP. There isn't a big scene around here, so whenever a band has some news i'll post it on here and they've gotten a few fans. This does a lot to help promote the locals to thousands around the world. Not to mention there are actually some great bands put in with this feature. Don't stop it now.

[satanisanerd]

Please don't stop doing this. It's a great oppotunity for bands to get noticed by people who may have never heard of them. Support the independent rock scene and keep this going. How else are unsigned bands going to get press?

[Chico]

I thought this was pretty cool. As always thank you melissa.

[Julia Conny]

I might cry if you get rid of this feature. Please don't.

[gonz]

I really don't see what's to complain about it. No one's holding you at gunpoint to read it, just keep scrolling and look for news you'd enjoy to read and if you can't find any get the fuck off the site. If people want bands that they like to get pimped then they can just start their own site and run it however they would like.

I will use J Kauf's word from one of the locked threads and say this is recockulous.

[X__inhope]

No one's going to "take it over". Jason's not hiring anymore staff members, we've already got too many on staff and some who don't really even do that much. This was my "baby" whenever I came onto staff, this, tour promos, and street team was the reason why I was hired. Out of all of them, THIS is why I asked Jason to hire me, because I wanted to help SMALLER BANDS get recognized, but if no one cares, and HOURS OF FUCKIN WORK go under appreciated and unnoticed (not just on my part, but the bands who work and actually take time to MAKE the stuff that they're news submissions are about and acutally take the time to submit). No one will be taking this over for me. We're just going to let it die off.
Sorry, but clearly, it's created MANY a problem and kids are infact, STILL BITCHING in the general forum from what this started, so it's leaving AP.

Sort of lame to end a feature on the site that may help some smaller bands. Having threads like this is something i had talked to Jason and Frank about many times. You shouldn't let a few kids control what you do.

People complain when there's a post about Hawthorne Heights or any other band that isn't "in" and I don't see the site completely cutting them out.

You should just do what you want, and let people complain. People will complain about anything, and a feature like this was nice and worth more than giving up on.

[Chriz2z]

General forum kids are horrible.

Thanks for doing this even though some don't appreciate your hard work.

[catamaran]

Jason Soroka (http://www.myspace.com/jasonsoroka) has posted a new song, "Aeroplanes" on his MySpace mastered by Bill Henderson (ex- Thursday).



:)

[permanent]

Sucks that these aren't being posted anymore. I really enjoyed this feature. Just thought you could use some uplifting words from someone who has never touched the general forum. Thank you for all your work with this.

[Brian Boitano]

Kids bitching earlier at how "no one reads this" and it being an "unneeded feature". I've decided, and told Jason that it was the last one then if everyone thinks its an unneccessary thing. I spend 2 hours plus each day going through submissions and post EVERY SINGLE ONE I get and yet, I get PMs and kids telling me "No one reads it. It doesn't belong on the front page in the news." So, this is the last one, and I'm just going to focus on the tours AP is sponsoring.

Wonder what I'm gonna do with all those free hours now.

I am sorry this got blown out of proportion. My complaint wasnt with you or the SBRU, it was with other staff members posting other news that should have been kept to the SBRU.

[ohgentlenight]

i never even bother with any forum on here, i just love reading the news and keeping up with what's what. the small band round up in one of the best features on the site! ironically i was getting ready to submit one, and im really bummed to have missed this chance. kids are thrilled to have their stuff on ap.net, myself included. i dont think you should stop this at all, its a wonderful means to help everyone out!

[OveriseFan]

i never even bother with any forum on here, i just love reading the news and keeping up with what's what. the small band round up in one of the best features on the site! ironically i was getting ready to submit one, and im really bummed to have missed this chance. kids are thrilled to have their stuff on ap.net, myself included. i dont think you should stop this at all, its a wonderful means to help everyone out!

That's not ironic...

[MotionIsntMeaning]

Too bad. I enjoyed this feature.

[tensecondstogo]

Someone got butthurt and just basically said fuck all the smaller, unknown, and unsigned bands. Thats really great. yet another way for smaller bands to get less attention on. Way to kill something so great

How 'bout not letting your ego get so bruised easily, and not worry what kids think ???
Take one for the team and listen to what you feel is right ???

Think of all the bands that probably get told they suck, yet continue to make music, much to the dismay of their haters and detractors. if everyone just quit so easily, there would be no future in music. Everything starts out shitty. Everything has its detractors.

If your gonna let a bunch of snotty ass kids tell you this is pointless, you definitely need a sense of self and let the ego go. Its not about ego's, its about the bands, its about the music.

[Ruggiero2oo8]

please don't get rid of this, i read every single one of them, i really enjoy them.:)

[Adeniz19]

why stop because kids bitched about no one looks at this... you know how many hits these threads get so that should be all that matters

[Roadie]

If you guys listened to all the criticism this site got about numerous things then why isnt that shit down because its "bullshit and nobody likes it". I should know, I was one of the first haters and bitchers. and this is a web page that I view daily

[BriansField]

dont delete this, i was just getting excited that news about my band "De Soto" are just starting to make news here @ AP

dont let it die... this is a great channel for unsigned bands to get recognized.

[Adeniz19]

i just checked and it seems like these threads average about 800 hits.... does that really seem like no one looks at it?

[monicaaaa!]

i vote you don't get rid of this feature. no matter what anyone does, someone will always have a reason to complain..but the SBRU allowed alot of smaller bands to get their music out there, and i was able to check out alot of bands i wouldn't have normally. so pleeeeeeease don't.

[youareallfreaks]

Sort of lame to end a feature on the site that may help some smaller bands. Having threads like this is something i had talked to Jason and Frank about many times. You shouldn't let a few kids control what you do.

People complain when there's a post about Hawthorne Heights or any other band that isn't "in" and I don't see the site completely cutting them out.

You should just do what you want, and let people complain. People will complain about anything, and a feature like this was nice and worth more than giving up on.

agreed 100%.

anyway, i appreciate all your hardwork. the gen forum kids were really more complaining of what exactly is the cutoff of a small band vs. a band that gets its own thread on the main page. people do read this, over 800 views, the proof is in the pudding no matter what some kid with a high post count says.

[ohgentlenight]

That's not ironic...
eh, you're right.

[Ashhh]

That sucks! I'm not sure if all these people telling you they love the Small Band Roundup is going to change your mind, but just so you know, I love it too. I appreciate it a lot... so thanks for doing them.

[LPMagic]

It's been said a dozen times already, but you're cutting this out because of what some General Forum users are saying? Have you looked around the General Forums, well, EVER? People complain every single day about how shitty a band is or someone's hair style or why Band A should break up / get back together. You can't honestly say you're stopping this because people are complaining. I understand this was your "baby", but it seems to me that you want the free time more than appeasing a few douche bags on one section of a website - douche bags that will just focus their complaining on something else within a week anyway.

- Jeff

[walkingonawire]

I always thought this was one feature that was currently setting AP.net apart from other news websites, very few of them take the time to look out for smaller bands.

Of course I respect your choice, but it is quite a shame for those looking for new music that they generally wouldn't find and for bands trying to get their name out to a larger audience.

[djUbilla]

I might cry if you get rid of this feature. Please don't.
i vote you don't get rid of this feature. no matter what anyone does, someone will always have a reason to complain..but the SBRU allowed alot of smaller bands to get their music out there, and i was able to check out alot of bands i wouldn't have normally. so pleeeeeeease don't.
Woah, how are you two doing?

But I digress...

You should really reconsider doing this. I'm very sorry a bunch of kids are giving you a bad time. A lot of us truly appreciated the work, and I'm even more sorry that we never stopped to tell you. Hopefully you keep it around. Thanks Melissa!

[mht]

just because that group of kids posted cried and had their ugly girlfriends talk smack too, doesnt mean something as awesome as the small band round up should be ended, but wow melissa you spent wayyyy to much time on this, mad respect and props for actually taking time out to actually do them, much love staff.

[blinkredstar]

This feature was one of the coolest, new things AP had. Not doing this anymore would definitely be a bad idea. I thank you for doing it and getting Go Crash Audio in these posts. Please, please, please don't stop doing it!

P.S. Fuck yeah for The Elation. Those are my Illinois dogs!

[erikdosmil]

I dunno, I sent something in a week or so ago and never saw it posted...

Regardless, I'll agree with the overall feeling here. You shouldn't get rid of this because of a few children.

But even if you do end it, I thank you for doing this because I loved it.

And I'm spent..

[zizou1790]

hey mellisa i love this feature and i love you for putting all this hardwork into it :ernaehrun

[TyroneShoolaces]

i also read every small band roundup.
don't be a quiter.

[Romancebled]

the small band round-up is one of the reasons why i love ap.net so much. it gives me a chance to discover new bands all the time.

[mr chainsaw]

No one's going to "take it over". Jason's not hiring anymore staff members, we've already got too many on staff and some who don't really even do that much. This was my "baby" whenever I came onto staff, this, tour promos, and street team was the reason why I was hired. Out of all of them, THIS is why I asked Jason to hire me, because I wanted to help SMALLER BANDS get recognized, but if no one cares, and HOURS OF FUCKIN WORK go under appreciated and unnoticed (not just on my part, but the bands who work and actually take time to MAKE the stuff that they're news submissions are about and acutally take the time to submit). No one will be taking this over for me. We're just going to let it die off.
Sorry, but clearly, it's created MANY a problem and kids are infact, STILL BITCHING in the general forum from what this started, so it's leaving AP.

my only problem was seeing Audio Karate listed as a small band lol...i appreciate the work that is put into the feature but honestly i never really found any bands that were good...i just got useless info about a bunch of struggling bands that i usually didnt enjoy...it's not to say it was a waste of space on the news page...

all you people who want to contribute to a piece like the small round up....just start a xanga.com account and post there for free...and you could start the next ap.net

[hypa_dude]

Mellisa,

I love this feature. It is truly unique and a pleasure to read. Thank you for the effort.

I was not aware of how much work you put into it and I would have expressed my gratitude earlier. I'm very sorry you have had negative feedback, but it shouldn't be interpreted as the majority opinion. As I can see from this thred so far, plenty of people have expressed thier appreciation for this thread and nobody has shown appreciation of the idea of the round-up discontinuing. You should be proud of this amazing feature you have brought not only to this website, but the internet as a whole.

Thanks,
Jason

[kallok]

man... that's shitty. I say keep the small band roundup and fuck the 15 year olds who want to see more Panic news.

[monicaaaa!]

Woah, how are you two doing?

But I digress...

You should really reconsider doing this. I'm very sorry a bunch of kids are giving you a bad time. A lot of us truly appreciated the work, and I'm even more sorry that we never stopped to tell you. Hopefully you keep it around. Thanks Melissa!


woahh hey!..i know this isn't meant for here..but you should have stayed and played beer pong! haha..alright yeah um...once again..uh sbru was sweet.

[Brianfarg]

I hope you reconsider and keep this around because this is a really cool way to help out some of the little guys. Just figured I'd throw my support in.

[WSUskee]

I see why you are pissed I would be to if I spent 2 hours on something that people said was worthless. This thread alone though shows it isnt and you cant let those people in the general forums win. I have never posted anywhere but on the news threads and I dont step into the general forums because it isnt worth the drama. People say shit just to piss you off and you quitting makes them happy. Well anyway thanks for introducing me to some new bands, it was good while it lasted.

[PassedOut]

I think that the small band roundup is one of the best things that AP has done in awhile, it would be really really awful to see it go away

[cynical-letdown]

Biulding Rome in a Day Kicks so much ass! I loved them the first time i listened to them...definitley check them out!!!!!!!!

[xKatieDx]

Building Rome in a Day is my heart... you guys should definately go check them out.

You will be pleasantly surprised, feel free to talk to them, they are amazing people to say the least!

[mcam1515]

aside from all the drama. i love
how one of the new bands is
called 'i sing the body electric'

oh walt whitman

-k.

[Troy will Fall]

personally, i found this feature pretty awesome..sorry to see it go, but i understand your reasoning...

[JohnnyQuest]

first absolutely unsigned, now this?

dude, if Tate gave up on his "baby" projects because people gave him shit, this site wouldn't exist anymore. You can't expect everyone to sing your praises when your community is 70,000 whiny over-privilged suburban kids.

I say you should see it through for another month and see where it stands after that. this thing hasn't had a chance to mature yet

[Jarrodtexas]

really...why would anyone bitch about this? If they don't want to read it, thn just skip over it. Like I do with all fall out boy news

[explosion party]

wahhhhhh :cry:

[kshtoinks12]

It's been said a dozen times already, but you're cutting this out because of what some General Forum users are saying? Have you looked around the General Forums, well, EVER? People complain every single day about how shitty a band is or someone's hair style or why Band A should break up / get back together. You can't honestly say you're stopping this because people are complaining. I understand this was your "baby", but it seems to me that you want the free time more than appeasing a few douche bags on one section of a website - douche bags that will just focus their complaining on something else within a week anyway.

- Jeffso this is where you've been you elusive sonofabitch

[Get Fucked]

No one's going to "take it over". Jason's not hiring anymore staff members, we've already got too many on staff and some who don't really even do that much. This was my "baby" whenever I came onto staff, this, tour promos, and street team was the reason why I was hired. Out of all of them, THIS is why I asked Jason to hire me, because I wanted to help SMALLER BANDS get recognized, but if no one cares, and HOURS OF FUCKIN WORK go under appreciated and unnoticed (not just on my part, but the bands who work and actually take time to MAKE the stuff that they're news submissions are about and acutally take the time to submit). No one will be taking this over for me. We're just going to let it die off.
Sorry, but clearly, it's created MANY a problem and kids are infact, STILL BITCHING in the general forum from what this started, so it's leaving AP.I feel for you but at the same time, are you fucking kidding me? EVERYONE on AP bitches about EVERYTHING, i'm sorry but they're just PM's that do not even have to be read. Why do you need people to toot your horn to make it feel like it's worth it? If you feel so strongly about it you should be getting your gratification simply out of all the work you're doing just to help these bands out. That in itself should be satisfying, you don't need the approval of a bunch of fucking elitists. Also, if you ABSOLUTELY feel you need to stop doing this why not pass it on to someone else? Someone who's willing to put in the hours regardless of the neg. feedback. The people who really care about this "scene" enjoy these posts, trust me. Fuck, i'll do it if you're willing to pass it along. I would love to help every band I can out, and I would but I don't have a means as strong as AP to do so. I don't even care if i'm hired, it's free work either way. Just give me access to the submissions and someone who's already on staff can post what I put together, don't get rid of this .. fuck everyone's bitching.

[relevanceof27]

I'm with everyone. I read this every day that you post it just to see if there are any new bands no one knows about who are worth checking out. That and to see if you post about any of my friends who are in small bands.

[djUbilla]

aside from all the drama. i love
how one of the new bands is
called 'i sing the body electric'

oh walt whitman

-k.Those are five of my favorite words when put in that order.

[Snails]

Don't fucking stop this Melissa, it's one of the best things about AP. If a couple of people don't want to read it they don't have to. I don't understand it...

[naughtandcross]

Its really quite easy to just skip over the posts you aren't interested in. I do it pages at a time most days. The unsigned band round up is one of the few I don't skip. I think I have read every single one thus far.

You are complaining about wasting a few hours a day because a few people are whining because the actually redeeming *gasp* posts you make get in their way of their Pete Wentz updates. What about the literally thousand upon thousands of bands that spend years just trying to get their name out there.

Give me a break. I know you are a girl, but grow some stones.

[Julia Conny]

first absolutely unsigned, now this?

dude, if Tate gave up on his "baby" projects because people gave him shit, this site wouldn't exist anymore. You can't expect everyone to sing your praises when your community is 70,000 whiny over-privilged suburban kids.

I say you should see it through for another month and see where it stands after that. this thing hasn't had a chance to mature yet


Yesssss. Listen to this dude.

[Julia Conny]

And look how many people have been speaking up. Clearly the Small Band Round-up has a home at AP.