" Danger is my Middle Name "


Are you looking for a band with a fresh pop punk sound ?  Maybe one that the band members really do have Danger as their Middle Name ? If you’re looking for some new catchy pop punk songs to rock out to  check out a band from Chicago Illinois, Danger is my Middle Name.

In May of `06 a pop punk band with a sound similar to Fall out Boy, Cartel and New Found Glory started out in Chicago, Illinois with the two original members Gabe ( lead vocals/ guitar ) and Craig ( bass).  They became known as " Danger is my Middle Name ",feeling it would be a name that would stick in people's head, which I have to agree that it does. They worked together to write and record music as well as played their first show. It wasn't until the spring of `07 that William( lead guitar) joined the band and November of that same year that Mickey( drums ) joined the band to make up the lineup they have today.

Danger is my Middle hits the stage with their catchy up beat songs that can get stuck in your head through out the day long after the show is over. You can expect to hear some of their songs such as, " Revenge on the Radio " , " Side-car One ", " Goodbye Skyline" and one of William's ( lead guitar ) favorite songs to play  live,  "My favorite song to play live is Heroes and Underdogs because it is a fast paced punk song. I grew up playing more faster/heavier punk music, and that song just reminds me of that style." While listening to Danger is my Middle Name you can see how they are influenced by some bands musically as William says,  "Musical influences would be bands like Alkaline Trio, Jimmy Eat World, Fall Out Boy, etc. I am inspired by my father as well, since he did teach me guitar. People that also attend our shows and go crazy influence us as well! "

 Currently they are playing shows in states such as Illinois , Indiana, Texas and Pennsylvania. William( lead guitar) talks about his favorite parts of tour as , " Favorite part about tour is playing my PSP! That and seeing a bunch of different places and all that. Definitely love the sight seeing portion of tour."  Their music has evolved in a good way, "We all put a good amount of time into songs we write. We add a lot more into the songs we write today, but we still stick to out pop punk roots " Danger is my Middle name is working towards their ultimate which is to write a full record , tour as much as possible and have tons of fun and hopes to see you all soon.

If you'd like to check out more about Danger is my Middle name such as listen to their music or see when they will be playing a show near you so maybe you can be one of those people that attend the show and go crazy and influence them as well ,  take a visit to
www.myspace.com/dimmn
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www.dimmn.com
 

Take a Look at "Look what I did"

With many bands in the mainstream producing music close the same sound today, it's not always easy to find music you like out there. If you are into rock that has a progressive sound to it there's a band you surely need to check out. Take a listen and a look towards the band  Look What I Did.

Look what I did originally began around 2001 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Since then it has had a few changes in the line-up before getting to their line-up now consisting of Barry (vocals), Skeet (guitar), Ty (bass), Chris (guitar) and Jake (drums).

Right off the bat hearing they are from Nashville you make think this band must be country music, Look what I did proves not all bands from

Nashville have to fit that mold. When asked to describe their music Jake( drums ) says "describing our music is something i cant do. People ask, i say "rock", and then when they say, "is it like...", i just say "yea". I've given up. Sometimes i lie and try to see how far from the truth I can get. I call it DIFFERENT."

I first saw Look what I did live over this past summer. They were on "The Terrible Shirt" tour with Psychostick, and Powerglove at the time. The show was in LaCrosse, so it was about a four hour car trip for me to get there. As I hear them starting to play I really liked their sound, it wasn't quite like all the other music out and it was something you could really get into. After the show I got to talking to the band outside as we were all finishing up packing up our equiment. If you go to a show don't forget to say a hello to them after the show ,or even bring them food they get hungry on tour and would love it.

Look what I Did's album that is now out is called "Minute Man" was recorded in LA with Brian Virture (Jane's addiction, Deftones), who is also recording their new record that's two years in the making. Make sure you also stay on the lookout for the new album about to be released through Modernist Movement . Look what I Did is also currently on tour right now ,Jake (drums) describes tour as " Touring is a long adventure. Always new places, new faces, new problems, new payoffs. Now its at the point where all my friends are in other states and when I'm not on tour I dont get to see them. "

Be sure to check out Look what I did schuelde on their myspace page www.myspace.com/lookwhatidid  as well as to listen to their music and check in on updates.

The Insecurities have arrived with "Ban the Kiss Hello"

If you are looking for music that is like a breath of fresh air to Today music scene check out " The Insecurities " an Indie band from Chicago Ill. that joking decribes their music as " Quiet Riot and three drunk cowboys" but more seriously as  just lyrical acoustic piano rock.

It seems right now in the music scene everything is the same. Many Bands all are wearing the bright colors and sunglasses  playing the same type of music almost as clones. There is one band that falls far from that mold and that is "The Insecurities" ,from Chicago.  The Insecurities was formed when lead singer/guitarist Stubhy Pandav was feeling musically cornered and was sick of  working amongst the formula and just wanted to do his own thing. Stubhy first started jamming with Ramzi Hassan (drums/vox) just to be a fun bar band. They were trying to get booked at bars it was not until members started getting added  Dan Borgo (bass) , Chris Orebaugh (keys) and Brian Sherman  ( gutiar/ vocals )  that they realized they had something really good here. They decided to start taking things more seriously.......but just a little.

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The Insecurities have just released their first E.P. entitled " Ban The Kiss Hello" on October 11th. The E.P. has such songs on it as " Bite my Tongue " , " Circle Three Times " and " Waterfalls Alcohol ."  They started the band in April and started recording the E.P. in June .  A couple of the  songs  from " Ban the Kiss Hello"  were already in the pocket  of lead vocals/guitarist Stubhy for a while and a couple were new. Stubhy says " Writting each song is different with usually my surroundings inspire my songs if they're not spawned by internal turmoil.  With this band I don't really ever try to write songs, if they come they come, I don't force anything."

As I was listening to their E.P. I came up with what my favorite song From it was as everyone does when they listen to music .My favorite is " Bite my Tongue" turns out it is also Stubhy Pandav's favorite off the E.P.he explains why by saying  "I like Bite My Tongue the best probably.  The performance by all the members came out as "real" as the song is.  I love when you can listen to a song and you can hear the exact moment when the bands heart breaks."

If you go over to The Securities websites www.myspace.com/theinsecuritiesmusic and    www.purevolume.com/iminsecure you can not only listen to their E.P. " Ban the kiss hello" and see pics but also check out their show scheulde. Be sure if you see a show of theirs you can make it out to that you check it out. It's a show I think you're really enjoy.

 "Proven Worth" Proves They're Worth a Listen

If you are looking for a band to listen to that you haven't heard of yet, you should lend an ear to Proven Worth, a pop/punk, emo/rock band from PA. Proven Worth has been around the scene since 2005 . Their lineup has changed a couple of times over the years before they found the right people to create their catchy sound. Matty Adorno the lead singer/ rhythm guitarist for Proven Worth has had his voice compared to the likes of Patrick Stump from Fall out Boy. Other member include Dave Thompson ( lead guitar ) , Tom who goes by "The Claw " plays the bass and Kevin Sitaras (drums) .

Proven Worth has recorded a full length album just last year in 2007called " Last to Know , First to Find Out ." If you do check out their sites you will find songs that are catchy and get stuck in your head through out the day. With their songs such as " Into Your Arms " , " Chances like these " and " Sweet or Salty " you will get sucked in by their catchy riffs and chorus. Their music has also caught the attention of other bands in their surrounding area and beyond. A Local band from Kenosha " Theory is None to Fall " has covered Proven Worth's song " Sweet or Salty " both at shows and a recorded version. They have recently over the summer had some of the members from Proven Worth and Theory is None to Fall come together . They have both come to decide to look into in the future turning "sweet or salty" into a duet together . So be on the look out for that coming up on the band's website.

If you go to a Proven Worth show it's not one that you will easily forget, they put on quite a show for all of their fans and newcomers to the shows. They are also one of those bands that before or after the show you can find yourself talking to .They take the time to talk to their fans which is really nice ,since alot of bands don't do that anymore. They care about their fans and their music that they are putting out there. You can tell just by listening that this is not a band that just throws something together. It's easy to tell Matty puts well constructed lyrics together with time and personality into their music. This is one very hard working band that puts all they have into their music so the fans and you future fans can enjoy it . As a result of that you can listen to the music of Proven Worth finding yourself relating to the music .Proven Worth drummer , Kevin Sitaras adds in "  I would like to say thank you to everyone who comes out to a show. Every one of you has made a difference in our lives, and gave us something to wake up in the morning for. Music is something that'll stay in your heart forever."

Be sure to check out some of the videos they have posted up on their website to get a glimpse of their shows. Proven Worth is a favorite on my ipod as I find myself listening to them time after time. After you hear them you just might find yourself asking the question" How did I not know about this band before?"

www.myspace.com/provenworth

www.purevolume.com/provenworth

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