The Almost Upstreamed To Virgin

[Rohan Kohli]

The Almost (http://www.myspace.com/thealmost) has been upstreamed from Tooth & Nail to Virgin Records.

[mikearduini9]

Boy that was quick!

[mentch_man]

That was fast.

And by Virgin, you mean Capitol Recordings Group or whatever it is now, right?

[Gitch]

wow I guess they expect this to sell quite a few copies. Good for him.

[Exit30six]

Wasn't that "announced" in the abs-exclusive with them/him?

[AsleepforLucas]

That's a way to make a little more dough Aaron.

[mogwaifearsatan]

So an Underoath side project is now more big-time than Underoath? Haha.

[Rohan Kohli]

That was fast.

And by Virgin, you mean Capitol Recordings Group or whatever it is now, right?

The Capitol and Virgin imprints will still remain, Capitol Music Group is more of an executive/staff merger...

[TheEndofGravity]

shitsnap!

[Heart-A-Tact]

Wow.

[Joe DeAndrea]

So an Underoath side project is now more big-time than Underoath? Haha.

Haha that's what I was wondering.

[CountMeOut923]

wow, that's insane. i hate virgin.

[bitterhalo]

wow, congrats to them, this album is gonna be huge and definitely one of the best of the year, imo.

[mikearduini9]

wow, congrats to them, this album is gonna be huge and definitely one of the best of the year, imo.

That's a pretty strong statement, considering that this year is set to release new material from TSL, Motion City Soundtrack, and many other great bands capable of making amazing records. But I'm sure this record will at least be decent.

[ThatGirl]

i know a few radio djs that are impatient for the singles to drop. theyre thinking itll be bigger radio wise than underoath. guess the record lables agree or something.

[tacosforcharles]

Well this is definitely surprising. I bet this will sell really good though, with the distrobution it's obviously gonna get. I can just see the sticker "Aaron from Underoath's side project!" and every hardcore kid will pick it up. Good for him though.

[saveyourshows]

thats rediculous.

[shaysexpanther]

good for aaron

[Prestonxsmith]

Damn, I am guessing that it is one hell of a cd.

[Anton Djamoos]

So an Underoath side project is now more big-time than Underoath? Haha.
Haha yeah I suppose. Crazy.

[singlexsorrow]

what does it mean when an artist is upstreamed?

[CountMeOut923]

im assuming that the other guys in the band are pretty stoked about having aaron in the band, ha

[tonighttonight0]

could it have happened any faster?
sounds like this is gonna be a big album...

[xerovision1]

the almost is gooood.

[keeplioving]

I definitely don't think this album is going to do amazingly well on a major.
but whatever.

[C.J. Roberts]

what does it mean when an artist is upstreamed?

It means a major label is picking an artist up from an indie label. Usually an indie will build a bands pubicity up for a few albums before a being upstreamed, but obviously virgin thinks they can sell and distribute this right off the bat.

I thought this was just going to be a small project but I suppose it could blow up fairly well, a lot of people immediately turn their heads away from underoath because "they don't like screaming." Yet, a ton of majors tried to get ahold of Underoath before Define but Underoath wouldn't do it.

[shes.a.ghost]

I know that Virgin is super excited about The Starting Line. I also know that Kenny is good friends with Aaron... I wonder if Kenny had any part of "introducing" Virgin to Aaron and The Almost.

[singlexsorrow]

awesome thanks CJ roberts! congrats The Almost! so does that mean that the record is gonna come out on tooth and nail? or virgin?

[AFSjulian]

Underoath sold way more records than anyone expected on T&N. If they wanted to, they could've signed to a major ... they've just said numerous times that they didn't want to. The Almost has UO's built in fanbase, which in theory gets them at least gold sales. On a major, it'll get pushed to radio and maybe even MTV, which exposes them to kids who wouldn't like Underoath 'cause they're too heavy but that will love the whole catchy, poppy thing Aaron has going with The Almost. I think it's genius, although it makes me wonder how much Aaron wanted to keep UO on T&N.

[stevecrumb]

I know that Virgin is super excited about The Starting Line. I also know that Kenny is good friends with Aaron... I wonder if Kenny had any part of "introducing" Virgin to Aaron and The Almost.

if virgin didn't know who underoath or the almost were, i think they'd be fired by now. that's a cute thought though.

[thisismyname]

Underoath sold way more records than anyone expected on T&N. If they wanted to, they could've signed to a major ... they've just said numerous times that they didn't want to. The Almost has UO's built in fanbase, which in theory gets them at least gold sales. On a major, it'll get pushed to radio and maybe even MTV, which exposes them to kids who wouldn't like Underoath 'cause they're too heavy but love the whole catchy, poppy thing Aaron has going with The Almost. I think it's genius, although it makes me wonder how much Aaron wanted to keep UO on T&N.


Couldnt have said it better myself.

[shes.a.ghost]

if virgin didn't know who underoath or the almost were, i think they'd be fired by now. that's a cute thought though.You are an idiot. I simply suggested that its a possibility that Kenny played a roll in getting them excited about them.

[Bucc4019]

hmmm thats pretty cool and weird at the same time. it will be interesting to see how it does.

[Theknewkid]

You are an idiot. I simply suggested that its a possibility that Kenny played a roll in getting them excited about them.

underoath and TSL also have the same manager.....could have been instrumental as well

[eversoinviting]

wow, this is gonna do really well

[NationalProduct]

congrats!

[AdamTheGreat]

damn..

[StevieShotgun]

well that really sucks. I like Aaron too.

[Jason Tate]

Not really.

[The Revisionist]

I like these guys... can't stand Underoath though.

[eversoinviting]

well that really sucks. I like Aaron too.
why does it suck?

[SpenXcore]

Hopefully this record does well, a gold record on a major label isn't really a huge accomplishment in the label's eyes. Kinda suprised to see this happen

[MKEcasey]

Hot dang. That is pretty cool. Does anbody know if UO is going to stay on T&N for their next record?

[hailthewarrior]

Hot dang. That is pretty cool. Does anbody know if UO is going to stay on T&N for their next record?

the contract has at least one more, i believe. possibly two. so i believe so.

and the almost is gonna blow up. i can see underoath putting out maybe one more album and then everyone split into side-projects with the almost already leading the way.

thats my 2 cents and congrats to aaron. thanks for representing tampa so well.

[LTJ182]

This is a great thing for the Almost and Virgin. The guy who picked this up was always a fan of Underoath. He also has the starting line. Randy manages both and introduced him to Aaron. The song is a smash, the record is great, and theres a built in fanbase that is going to make this a great parnership for the new Virgin/Capitol Music Group along with a very very well run and developed Tooth and Nail; who is going to work this record in some of the specialty non-secular areas from what I understand... The people at T&N are class acts and its great to FINALLY bridge the gap!

so....... YES REALLY!

[gonz]

So an Underoath side project is now more big-time than Underoath? Haha.
Actually Underoath had been offered numerous major label deals but wanted to stick with T&N/SolidState.
i know a few radio djs that are impatient for the singles to drop. theyre thinking itll be bigger radio wise than underoath. guess the record lables agree or something.
Well The Almost is clearly more radio-friendly and marketable than Underoath is so it's certainly logical.
Underoath sold way more records than anyone expected on T&N. If they wanted to, they could've signed to a major ... they've just said numerous times that they didn't want to. The Almost has UO's built in fanbase, which in theory gets them at least gold sales. On a major, it'll get pushed to radio and maybe even MTV, which exposes them to kids who wouldn't like Underoath 'cause they're too heavy but that will love the whole catchy, poppy thing Aaron has going with The Almost. I think it's genius, although it makes me wonder how much Aaron wanted to keep UO on T&N.
exactly

I'm still not so sure that this band will sell like a major label would want them to but if it does congrats to them.

[CountMeOut923]

i actually like the almost. i thought it was going to be a crappy side project, it's good stuff.

[SeanEBoy2686]

Well The Almost is clearly more radio-friendly and marketable than Underoath is so it's certainly logical.



agreed

and the band has a good sound, good sign by virgin

[yutsmcgee]

i guessed this when i got a promotion email about a bunch of virgin bands and the almost a couple weeks ago. good for aaron, that's awesome.

[TheWeakest]

im surprised underoath hasn't left tooth yet

[bankrom]

the next underoath record will have a "featuring aaron of the almost" sticker on it!

[Silver Bullets]

This is good for the Almost... I want more Underoath, too :)

[Loch_Doun]

this is far more radio-friendly than underoath, hence why UO is still on an indie.

[rickmo]

im very impressed with what I heard, but definitly gonna grab the kids that dont like UO cause they are too heavy

[LulaDivinia]

probably gonna be a good record... Say This Sooner has got a great chorus. certainly radio-friendly stuff.

[Ruggiero2oo8]

im surprised underoath hasn't left tooth yet

They said they don't want to.

[MatthiasEllis]

goodbye underoath.

maybe.

i dont know.

but this is crazy!

[AsleepforLucas]

this is far more radio-friendly than underoath, hence why UO is still on an indie.


oh...that's why? I barely understand what you said but you should read a couple of posts before posting. If you didn't already know that underoath decided against offers from majors, three or four people stated that before you decided to try and inform us that underoath is still on solidstate due to their unfriendliness to the radio.

[The Silencer]

sup @ new drummer/singer underoath?

[genericmadness]

I hope the whole album is as solid as the first single

[areinus]

I hope the whole album is as solid as the first single

agreed. say this sooner is going to be hard to live up to...

[Loch_Doun]

oh...that's why? I barely understand what you said but you should read a couple of posts before posting. If you didn't already know that underoath decided against offers from majors, three or four people stated that before you decided to try and inform us that underoath is still on solidstate due to their unfriendliness to the radio.

umm when is the last time that you've heard a band like UO on the radio? yeah, that's what I thought. nice try though.

[cory-182]

Wow good for them...that was very quick.

[stevecrumb]

You are an idiot. I simply suggested that its a possibility that Kenny played a roll in getting them excited about them.

as much as being called an idiot by you hurts my self esteem, a picture like this makes me realize your opinion doesn't matter.
http://absolutepunk.net/customprofilepics/profilepic54818_23.gif

[LTJ182]

I hope the whole album is as solid as the first single


it is...its an "all the way through-er"

although, the single is the one that just WAILS the hardest

[Shatter_Glass]

as much as being called an idiot by you hurts my self esteem, a picture like this makes me realize your opinion doesn't matter.
http://absolutepunk.net/customprofilepics/profilepic54818_23.gif

:personal attack alert:

[ShervonEsf]

So an Underoath side project is now more big-time than Underoath? Haha.

aaron still has to sell more records than underoath before you can say that.

[stevecrumb]

:personal attack alert:

wouldn't "You are an idiot." be a personal attack? Let's be honest, about a quarter of the comments on most of these threads are personal attacks. Thank you for your concern though.

P.S. seriously though... look at the guy. would you lose sleep over him thinking poorly of you? he looks like the bro-est, punkest dood i've ever seen.

[alexxxisonfire]

So props and scene points/cred to all those who saw them in small bars.

[Matt_Dizzle]

damn bigger than underoath

[keeplioving]

im very impressed with what I heard, but definitly gonna grab the kids that dont like UO cause they are too heavy

lol @ Underoath being "too heavy"

[Smog01]

I dunno why but I just can't stand UnderOath but I love The Almost... It's weird

[IamTheINDUSTRY]

It means a major label is picking an artist up from an indie label. Usually an indie will build a bands pubicity up for a few albums before a being upstreamed, but obviously virgin thinks they can sell and distribute this right off the bat.

I thought this was just going to be a small project but I suppose it could blow up fairly well, a lot of people immediately turn their heads away from underoath because "they don't like screaming." Yet, a ton of majors tried to get ahold of Underoath before Define but Underoath wouldn't do it.


i thought virgin could "build" over it....btw not discounting your post. aaron's showa couple weeks ago proved this album is catchy as shiznit. but underoath is 10x better....anyway, its all good as long as he brings uo with him.

[heavyheart_x3]

that's crazyyy

[Shooter McGavin]

So an Underoath side project is now more big-time than Underoath? Haha.

Not really, Underoath likes being on T&N. They have had no problem selling records without a big label. There is just a ton of buzz around The Almost right now so the record companies are trying to cash in on it.

[xerovision1]

I dunno why but I just can't stand UnderOath but I love The Almost... It's weird

haha, forsure. underoath was never any good, but the almost is outstanding.

[ImAsian5]

haha, forsure. underoath was never any good, but the almost is outstanding.


how, can you say that when you havent heard their cd....

[C480RG]

this is going to be a juggling actt now... i sure hope im wrong.:-|

[canvasisabttfld]

the next underoath record will have a "featuring aaron of the almost" sticker on it!

lol.

Congrats Aaron. You're one hell of a dude.

[weworemasks]

umm when is the last time that you've heard a band like UO on the radio? yeah, that's what I thought. nice try though.

they were offered contracts, but declined, and stayed with t+n, and managed to sell nearly 100k opening week. and fyi, their old singles were played on the radio here, and i'm sure they were played elsewhere. nice try though.

sup @ new drummer/singer underoath?
i love your avatar.

lol @ Underoath being "too heavy"

lol @ you being an idiot. it's not fucking converge, but you're pretty unlikely to hear any song off of DTGL on the radio, plain and simple.

[iihungrieii]

good for aaron! southern weather, or whatever its called now, is a fuckin great song

[Jacktheskipper]

haha, just read an interview with one of the udneroath guys where he basically denies evolution and a good bunch of history ... what a damn douchebag ...

[TroyofOne]

I am not surprised. EMI owns 75% of Tooth and Nail. But it seems like there are lots of problems over there. This does not sound good to me.

[brokenwings]

haha, just read an interview with one of the udneroath guys where he basically denies evolution and a good bunch of history ... what a damn douchebag ...

oh he has his own opinions and beliefs?... yeah really, we should all hate him now...

oh and evolution is a fucking theory... which means it's a THEORY!

[applesandcyanid]

Wow, I am pretty impressed. I've been excited for this record since November and can't wait to get my hands on it, especially now that I know it's good enough to receive such credible backing and support. That must mean something. It is certainly making me realize that I should appreciate Underoath while I can cause at the rate they've been going lately, this contract on T&N is going to be their last. However, The Almost could explode and stick around for quite a while, I personally wouldn't be at all surprised.

[Jacktheskipper]

oh he has his own opinions and beliefs?... yeah really, we should all hate him now...

oh and evolution is a fucking theory... which means it's a THEORY!

Haha, you mean like global warming is a "theory" ... by the way did you see Jesus Camp?!? ;-) ... it`s a really good but damn scary documentation ... look on google videos, the whole thing`s up there ... oh and by the way, I`m sorry about calling someone douchebag, that was just immature ... I apologize!

[hopeforthebest]

What are you talking about? Dinosaurs aren't even real haha

[christophaaa]

That's a pretty strong statement, considering that this year is set to release new material from TSL, Motion City Soundtrack, and many other great bands capable of making amazing records. But I'm sure this record will at least be decent.


i wonder how they landed that opportunity...maybe kenny (tsl) helped out a bit? or it's all based on this album. either way, that's pretty cool. i'm kinda surprised by this..

i know a few radio djs that are impatient for the singles to drop. theyre thinking itll be bigger radio wise than underoath. guess the record lables agree or something.


and this. do you mean college radio, or radio radio (ha)? i mean it kinda makes sense. i'm sure a lot of people wouldn't be fond of it. or, they'd eat it up. tell them to give both a shot!

[dubey]

how, can you say that when you havent heard their cd....
Well it starts to make sense when you go through this entire thread and realize 1/3 of the posters are total morons. He just happens to fall into that 33.3%

[thefoldsays]

Underoath sold way more records than anyone expected on T&N. If they wanted to, they could've signed to a major ... they've just said numerous times that they didn't want to. The Almost has UO's built in fanbase, which in theory gets them at least gold sales. On a major, it'll get pushed to radio and maybe even MTV, which exposes them to kids who wouldn't like Underoath 'cause they're too heavy but that will love the whole catchy, poppy thing Aaron has going with The Almost. I think it's genius, although it makes me wonder how much Aaron wanted to keep UO on T&N.

agreed. dead on.

[rickmo]

lol @ Underoath being "too heavy"
i love UnderOath, but there a lot of people that think they are too heavy

[TSLManager]

hmmm, would I really do something like that ;-)


underoath and TSL also have the same manager.....could have been instrumental as well

[TSLManager]

Thank you major label guy, you information is so enlightening!




This is a great thing for the Almost and Virgin. The guy who picked this up was always a fan of Underoath. He also has the starting line. Randy manages both and introduced him to Aaron. The song is a smash, the record is great, and theres a built in fanbase that is going to make this a great parnership for the new Virgin/Capitol Music Group along with a very very well run and developed Tooth and Nail; who is going to work this record in some of the specialty non-secular areas from what I understand... The people at T&N are class acts and its great to FINALLY bridge the gap!

so....... YES REALLY!

[ffoeg]

you're pretty unlikely to hear any song off of DTGL on the radio, plain and simple.

wrong, when the cd first came out, they played the single like crazy here, and it got alot of video play as well.

[werealldudes19]

well good for them

[AsleepforLucas]

umm when is the last time that you've heard a band like UO on the radio? yeah, that's what I thought. nice try though.

I haven't. But I was letting you know that you're an idiot for stating that as the reason they are still on an indie. Which is exactly what you did earlier. And it's not the reason. So shut up.

[BGP]

sweet, i hope he leaves underoath now

[ImAsian5]

sweet, i hope he leaves underoath now


no



The members of Underoath all love hardcore music and they dont seem to care about money as much as the music thats why they denied major labels, however, aaron likes crap like the new TBS or the starting line or say anything, i can totally see why he would make this move in his career, he wants to be a rock star.

[emokid333]

herd them live and this cd will be huge

[Chriz2z]

Yes...

The Almost are gonna be huge.

[12:46AM]

the end of underoath?

[xblacktearsx]

This would've happened with Underøath too if they played more mainstream and general audience music, The Almost is gonna explode!!!!!! :excited:

[keeplioving]

they were offered contracts, but declined, and stayed with t+n, and managed to sell nearly 100k opening week. and fyi, their old singles were played on the radio here, and i'm sure they were played elsewhere. nice try though.


i love your avatar.



lol @ you being an idiot. it's not fucking converge, but you're pretty unlikely to hear any song off of DTGL on the radio, plain and simple.

sorry to say that I have. and I've heard harder.

nice try though, buddy.

[afmdrums]

awesome

Virgin is where you wanna be. they really know how to blow bands up.

ex. Red Jumpsuit, 30STM

and meatloaf ;)

[Name_Taken]

thats cool 4 Aaron. but i find it kinda weird Underoath decided to stick with indie over major n he went with major.

[reid]

it's actually a co-release, according to people at tooth & nail, not an upstream. randy, would you be able to clarify that?

[TSLManager]

you are corect, they are working together. it's on both labels with the best people and both companies helping. That way it gets the best parts of being on a major and an indie.

To the other people, dont read too into Aaron being on a major and UO being on an indie. Some bands fit better at a big label and some fit better at a smaller one. If you look at the styles of music and the goals of each band it makes perfect sense for both to be where they are.

it's actually a co-release, according to people at tooth & nail, not an upstream. randy, would you be able to clarify that?

[reid]

sweet, thanks randy. hope all's well up there in the cold. :)

[Silver Bullets]

yeah, someone in my class was just asking about 'the drummer from underoath's side project', cause she heard it on Sirius radio and liked it. So I told her it was the Almost :-)

Man, this is going to be huge.

[StevieShotgun]

Couldnt have said it better myself.

thats because you are an idiot. you could not have said it better than a 7 year old retard.