Small Band Round Up

[Melissa Johnson]

Here's today's edition of the Small Band Round Up. Check em out.
Keep in Touch (http://www.myspace.com/keepintouchmusic) has posted a new song titled "The New White Belt" from his upcoming EP recorded with Max Steger of Blacktop Mourning.

Pictures (http://www.absolutepunk.net/www.myspace.com/picturesinpieces) in Pieces (http://www.absolutepunk.net/www.myspace.com/picturesinpieces) are set to enter the recording studio at the beginning of December.

Time Tells All (http://www.myspace.com/timetellsall)'s new CD, Spread the Word, will be released on October 1st.

Harvey (http://www.myspace.com/harvey) have posted a new song titled "Oh. My. God." on their myspace page.

Capitol Risk (http://www.myspace.com/capitolrisk) have posted 2 new songs on their myspace profile.

And Then Came The Waves (http://www.myspace.com/andthencamethewaves), a melodic hardcore band from Connecticut has posted a track off of their upcoming debut EP. They will be having a cd release show for at the Mystic German Club in Mystic, Connecticut alongside Epitaph artist, Vanna on September 30th.

Florida's De Soto (http://www.myspace.com/desoto) recently released 3 new songs on their myspace. Their recently titled
EP "The Space Between the Ink and the Pen" is going to be self released this fall. A fall
tour with Don't Die Cindy has been confirmed and will take off Oct. 6th till Nov. 22nd. Check myspace for dates.

Houston TX band, Take the World (http://www.myspace.com/taketheworld), will be releasing a CD sometime in early 2007.

The New Diet (http://www.myspace.com/thenewdiet) out of Chicago, IL has started pre-production on their first self produced EP. It's set to
be independently released towards the end of November and make sure to keep checking the band's myspace for video studio updates they will be posting really soon.

Electro-pop band Ohio! Ohio! (http://www.myspace.com/ohioohio) from Orem, Utah has put up their entire album on
their myspace page for FREE download.

Submit all Small Band Round Up submissions right here to this link. Yes. This link right here. (melissa.johnson@absolutepunk.net) Once again, all submissions must include working links as well as relevant news to be featured. Any news not sent to that really long, bolded link up in the first italicized line will be deleted and not featured in our SBRU. I really want a cookie right now.

*I have an impeccible bullshit detector.

[itsmerobb]

the new harvey song is awesome.

[Jason Tate]

You have like 9 million Oreos at your house - eat one of those.

[Melissa Johnson]

You have like 9 million Oreos at your house - eat one of those.
I don't want an oreo. :(
And besides, I've changed my mind..I really want a muffin.

[Jason Tate]

I don't want an oreo. :(
And besides, I've changed my mind..I really want a muffin.
"Oops Oreos" are there too. And you only like Chocolate "look at me I'm super un-healthy" Muffins.

[Melissa Johnson]

"Oops Oreos" are there too. And you only like Chocolate "look at me I'm super un-healthy" Muffins.
:(
Which is why my mom isn't buying me any cause they're bad.

[chicpromoter]

you guys are either completely nuts or absolutely hilarious. either way. melissa, i just wanted to say thanks for doing this... its so nice and organized. i enjoy.

[Melissa Johnson]

you guys are either completely nuts or absolutely hilarious. either way. melissa, i just wanted to say thanks for doing this... its so nice and organized. i enjoy.
We're both. :-D

[spotcollins]

There's rumors that The Paper Life (http://www.myspace.com/thepaperlife) from San Diego, CA have signed to Fueled by Ramen and will begin recording with Matt Squire early next year. Don't take this as total fact though, there hasn't been an offical statement made by either band or label, so until then pretend that they're not signed and just go check them out. For all we know until there's an offical statement, this could be pure BS just for them to get you to check out their songs.

umm, JamisonPaper anyone?

[TgE ARTdamage]

i like Ohio! Ohio!, it's good stuff, and they have a fun name to say out loud.

[GreenJellyBean]

capitol risk<3.

[GoodbyeBlueSky]

Checked out The Paper Life...think it kind of sucks :(

[djUbilla]

Pictures in Pieces!

[Melissa Johnson]

Checked out The Paper Life...think it kind of sucks :(
Which is why I made the statement that the email I was sent saying "the paper life signed to fbr! And will be recording with matt squire!" is more than likely complete bullshit since there wasn't a credible band email or a source to a band/label statement announcing the signing.

[CurtyB]

umm, JamisonPaper anyone?
i agree
really really really bad jamisonparker though...

[castaway]

woo. first SBRU for the new diet. thanks melissa!

[Sneak Peek]

Nope just rumors, i checked their myspace and they had a blog about it.

"A friend recently informed us of a random post/rumor on www.absolutepunk.net (http://www.absolutepunk.net/) . I listed, below, the actual post. It's quite funny and flattering at the same time, however, i must say that it is completely false. We have neither signed or even spoken to Fueled By Ramen. Trust me, i would love to sit here and tell you that yes indeed we have, but we havent. keep your fingers crossed. So to clear the air again...this rumor is FALSE.
Thanks everyone."

[Teoa_Fes]

Hey Melissa, i didnt say thank you for posting the news before. thanks so much.

[BettyDavisDance]

wow I can't believe a post like that would be made about the first band. I just went on their site and it is total BS. Rumors shouldn't be posted on this site.

[LoserlyFirefly]

Hah I know the drummer. Not that it really matters but whatever.

[Spud Crowley]

Pictures in Pieces are very nice guys and amazing players. love em.

[OveriseFan]

Sup shameless promotion from the Paper Life? I now refuse to listen, for solely not being funny nor doing things professionally.

[fuzzypenguin]

the new keep in touch sounds so much better

[fuzzypenguin]

the keep in touch myspace link goes to the wrong myspace. the correct on is www.myspace.com/keepintouchmusic

[Nick DiLallo]

the new keep in touch is sick, I can't wait for this EP-- it's gonna be great

http://www.myspace.com/keepintouchmusic

[Melissa Johnson]

Nope just rumors, i checked their myspace and they had a blog about it.

"A friend recently informed us of a random post/rumor on www.absolutepunk.net (http://www.absolutepunk.net/) . I listed, below, the actual post. It's quite funny and flattering at the same time, however, i must say that it is completely false. We have neither signed or even spoken to Fueled By Ramen. Trust me, i would love to sit here and tell you that yes indeed we have, but we havent. keep your fingers crossed. So to clear the air again...this rumor is FALSE.
Thanks everyone."
Good to know. Here's the EXACT email I recieved from someone about it, which is why I re-worded the post the way I did:
Date: Sun, 10 Sep 2006 19:43:57 -0700 [09/10/2006 10:43:57 PM EDT]From: Michael Tatro <highvoltagemike@tmail.com> (javascript:popup_imp('/horde/imp/compose.php',700,650,'to=Michael+Ta tro+%3Chighvoltagemike%40tmail.com% 3E&thismailbox=INBOX');)To: melissa.johnson@absolutepunk.net (javascript:popup_imp('/horde/imp/compose.php',700,650,'to=melissa.jo hnson%40absolutepunk.net&thismailbox=INBOX');)Reply-To: Michael Tatro Subject: The Paper Life singing to FBRHeaders: Show All Headers (https://secure.ceteranet.com:2096/horde/imp/message.php?nocache=2u5oh0rg4vcw&index=317&index=317&show_all_headers=1)
Emo band The Paper Life from San Diego, Ca (www.myspace.com/thepaperlife) are going to be
signing to Fueled By Ramen Records. They are going record there debut EP with Matt Squire
early next year!
--highvoltagemike

(I knew there was a reason as to why I save every single email sent to my AP mail..)
wow I can't believe a post like that would be made about the first band. I just went on their site and it is total BS. Rumors shouldn't be posted on this site.
Haven't been to this site much have you?
Sup shameless promotion from the Paper Life? I now refuse to listen, for solely not being funny nor doing things professionally.
Unless that e-mail address is related to the band, they probably have no idea. I'm gonna give them the benefit of the doubt, but if another band pulls shit like that, well then no more promotion on AP whatsoever. I guarantee it.

[fuzzypenguin]

ahhhh melissa since your on the thread u could possibly change the KIT link? lol

[Melissa Johnson]

ahhhh melissa since your on the thread u could possibly change the KIT link? lol
Fixed. :) I was sent the wrong link and had only enough time today to post whatever I was given before my doctor's appointment. But everything should be fixed now.

[fuzzypenguin]

that was quick. and about paper life...that is f'd up

[carxunderwaterx]

that keep in touch song is so fucking catchy...but isnt it called "Cellar Door", and the EP called "The New White Belt." LOL that post has seen enough renovation i suppose. anyways, good work Mr. Tommy Hall, keeeeep it up

[pillpillow]

What do you guys think of the new Harvey song?

[Melissa Johnson]

that keep in touch song is so fucking catchy...but isnt it called "Cellar Door", and the EP called "The New White Belt." LOL that post has seen enough renovation i suppose. anyways, good work Mr. Tommy Hall, keeeeep it up
Who knows. Like I said, I posted the exact thing that was in each email sent to me today before I went to the doctor. I didn't have time to check out links/verify info. Only thing I changed a bit was the Paper Life thing.

[mymicsmells]

hey everyone...i just wanted to get on here and tell our side. now that im off work and have some time to do so. we have no connection with the posting of this rumor or even the slightest clue as to where such a rumor could have started. i just want to say for the record that we have no ties to this posting so please dont put us on trial for the actions of others. regardless of your opinions of my band, good or bad; just believe me when i tell you that i was just as surprised to see the posting as everyone else. also, melissa...obviously i cant fully convey my tone because im typing this message; but please dont take this as a negative or angry reply, but please, in the future, refrain from posting information without verifying its validity. now, unfortunately it looks, to some, like we started this rumor for some attention. and thats completely false. i support absolutepunk and other promotional sites like it; i just thought that was careless on your part. unfortunately i didnt have any other way to get a hold of you, so it had to be here on a public board. but i hope you can understand the situation the posting of this message puts my band. other than that, i hope this false rumor doesnt effect our standing relationship with the site and we look forward to your help in the future.
thanks melissa
Ian
The Paper Life

[Dan CiTi]

Spread The Word! Tell All Your Friends!

[Jason Tate]

hey everyone...i just wanted to get on here and tell our side. now that im off work and have some time to do so. we have no connection with the posting of this rumor or even the slightest clue as to where such a rumor could have started. i just want to say for the record that we have no ties to this posting so please dont put us on trial for the actions of others. regardless of your opinions of my band, good or bad; just believe me when i tell you that i was just as surprised to see the posting as everyone else. also, melissa...obviously i cant fully convey my tone because im typing this message; but please dont take this as a negative or angry reply, but please, in the future, refrain from posting information without verifying its validity. now, unfortunately it looks, to some, like we started this rumor for some attention. and thats completely false. i support absolutepunk and other promotional sites like it; i just thought that was careless on your part. unfortunately i didnt have any other way to get a hold of you, so it had to be here on a public board. but i hope you can understand the situation the posting of this message puts my band. other than that, i hope this false rumor doesnt effect our standing relationship with the site and we look forward to your help in the future.
thanks melissa
Ian
The Paper Life
No other way of contacting her? Like emailing her or responding to the myspace message I SAW HER SEND TO YOUR BAND!?

[Melissa Johnson]

hey everyone...i just wanted to get on here and tell our side. now that im off work and have some time to do so. we have no connection with the posting of this rumor or even the slightest clue as to where such a rumor could have started. i just want to say for the record that we have no ties to this posting so please dont put us on trial for the actions of others. regardless of your opinions of my band, good or bad; just believe me when i tell you that i was just as surprised to see the posting as everyone else. also, melissa...obviously i cant fully convey my tone because im typing this message; but please dont take this as a negative or angry reply, but please, in the future, refrain from posting information without verifying its validity. now, unfortunately it looks, to some, like we started this rumor for some attention. and thats completely false. i support absolutepunk and other promotional sites like it; i just thought that was careless on your part. unfortunately i didnt have any other way to get a hold of you, so it had to be here on a public board. but i hope you can understand the situation the posting of this message puts my band. other than that, i hope this false rumor doesnt effect our standing relationship with the site and we look forward to your help in the future.
thanks melissa
Ian
The Paper Life
I don't really see how it was "careless" on my part when it says above that I posted it quickly and the ORIGINAL post said for users NOT to believe it because it was more than likely complete bullshit sent to me but to still check you all out anyway since someone sent in an email about your band and now it says that it WAS bullshit just like I had thought and stated it was and that you all had nothing to do with it.
But whatever. Guess we go back to round ups being posted whenver I have a free day, which is about once a week if I can get it in..

[mymicsmells]

i just now saw the message on our page. i just sent her a message on myspace now.

[mymicsmells]

its hard to say things on here and not have them come off as angry. im not mad at you, i know its not your fault. i apologize if the word "careless" came off that way. and i appreciate you taking our side on the whole matter. so thank you.

[kevingoesrawr]

..

[Jason Tate]

its hard to say things on here and not have them come off as angry. im not mad at you, i know its not your fault. i apologize if the word "careless" came off that way. and i appreciate you taking our side on the whole matter. so thank you.
EH. Whatever - it's taken care of.

[itsmerobb]

this thread became awkward...

[Melissa Johnson]

this thread became awkward...
I have a way of doing stuff like that.

I get it from my mom. Just ask Jason.

[carxunderwaterx]

what else has max steger produced besides keep in touch and the btm stuff? it sounds amazing, huge props

[sensesfail18782]

I personally love The Paper Life's sound.

It sucks that a random email had to stir all this up but hopefully everyone can move on and relationships and things like that not be damaged. It is just the internet after all, mix ups happen all the time.

[Melissa Johnson]

I personally love The Paper Life's sound.

It sucks that a random email had to stir all this up but hopefully everyone can move on and relationships and things like that not be damaged. It is just the internet after all, mix ups happen all the time.
None has been. I called bullshit in the first inital post but told kids to overlook it and to check the band out, later it was verified that it WAS bullshit and I even changed it to say that indeed it WAS bullshit and that the band had nothing to do with it and to still check him out. But, since it's ME posting the news, I get shit for it. Whatever. I'm doing my job better than anyone else here could, so fuck it. :)

[BriansField]

just to throw it out there,

De Soto's EP is called "Between the Ink and Paper". not what is posted...

:)

[DroppedUrPocket]

The New Diet for the win!

[bradsonemanband]

cool to see that at least one person like Ohio! Ohio!
(that's one of my little solo projects, by the way)

[Atticus258]

what else has max steger produced besides keep in touch and the btm stuff? it sounds amazing, huge props


I sang on the bridge of one of Tommy's new songs. Max is going to be producing my project after they are done with record label negotiations and their new record. The EP is indeed called The New White Belt, the song is called Cellar Door. Those songs were done on an Mbox with a Seagull guitar with a huge hole in it and it still sounds ridiculous. Just wait until you guys hear the other songs! To answer your question though, Max hasn't produced anyone besides his own band and some songs with Shawn (BTM). I think I'm going to be his first full band outside project. I'm excited.

:-)

[tallehoohoo02]

I sang on the bridge of one of Tommy's new songs. Max is going to be producing my project after they are done with record label negotiations and their new record. The EP is indeed called The New White Belt, the song is called Cellar Door. Those songs were done on an Mbox with a Seagull guitar with a huge hole in it and it still sounds ridiculous. Just wait until you guys hear the other songs! To answer your question though, Max hasn't produced anyone besides his own band and some songs with Shawn (BTM). I think I'm going to be his first full band outside project. I'm excited.

:-)


Ya Max is the man, but this kid above me is a total square. But his band is gonna be Epic. SOUNDS LIKE FUN TO ME!!