Make Do and Mend Set for 2012 Full-Length Release on Rise
 

Make Do and Mend will release a full-length album on Rise Records in 2012, as announced in AltPress' list of 2012's most anticipated album releases. It is estimated for a summer release. The record will be the band's first for Rise and recording will begin February 20 with producer Matt Bayles (Mastodon, Rocky Votolato, Botch).

Thanks for posting this Thomas.

Haha, so Jay was right after all.

Great news.

Matt Bayles is doing the new Cursive record due this winter. For anyone who doesn't know, he was in Minus the Bear and did the keys/synths on Highly Refined Pirates. He's produced, written, and played on a lot of great records.

MDAM have so much potential, End Measured Mile was great.

I hope they don't blow it. I would hate to see this band embrace the Four Year Strong/A Day to Remember/whatever awful-ass bullshit is consuming bands these days. Here's to hoping, instead, for a killer record.

ACA's douchey elitism shows...as in every post.
Either way, really enjoyed the acoustic EP. curious to see where they go with this. Still don't see how they fit in with the rest of the Wave, as the styles aren't even close.

Lol cwhit just called someone a douchey elitist lol.

How is that douche-y elitism?

They absolutely won't go that route, I have more faith in this band than basically any band I've ever worked with in my life. They have a great sound, a sound that's JUST different enough to carry some water, and an excellent mentality. Their LP is my most anticipated for 2012 by far!

"I hope they don't blow it. I would hate to see this band embrace the Four Year Strong/A Day to Remember/whatever awful-ass bullshit is consuming bands these days. Here's to hoping, instead, for a killer record."

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Lol at kyle laughing at someone else for calling someone a douchey elitist.

This is what I was thinking.

Rise, you're doing it right.

That's not elitism...that's stating an opinion.

I don't expect it, but I'm scared for all of these "new" bands.

The temptation to put out a worthless record and cash in on a generation of dumb ass kids is just so large. It's so easy to do, and, until MDAM really establish themselves, it's a worry of mine. Though, a tour with Thursday, meWithoutYou, Aficionado.. covering Touche Amore.. endorsement from La Dispute, Pianos, etc.. that should erase that fear. Here's to hoping it's fucking awesome!

Don't always agree with ACA but I do here. What the hell are you talking about?

They're RISING amirite

They've toured with plenty of other great bands as well, they're doing it right.

I am super excited for this one too... BUT THERE IS NEW GASLIGHT NEXT YEAR, THOMAS. MDAM are a top 5 most anticipated for me, but Gaslight will hold the top slot no matter what.

I hate this thread already.

Haha yes

I don't like some of the recent signings but I admire Rise Records. And because of that, they made me give Transit and A Loss For Words a second chance and I got a pair of great records. The guy does it right. Even the bands I personally hate, he treats right. Such a great label.

The staff really need to invest in a shock collar for cwhit.

My thoughts exactly

I like reading this thread already.

Regrettably, I missed Polar Bear Club, Fireworks, Such Gold, Balance and Composure, and Make Do and Mend this fall. That's a really solid lineup, and I shit the bed.. but the sets were so, so, so short that I couldn't really justify it.

Before that, who have they toured with? I don't recall seeing them ever headline the NYC-area?

These guys never disappoint.

Congrats! Love End Measured Mile. Still need to cop the acoustic EP.

Truth.

WE KNEW. WE KNEW!

Also, this is nothing short of incredible and I haven't been this excited for a record since the hype for Daisy or Blue Sky Noise...

:highfive:

What a pun, that's outrageous!

I'm hoping to grab it when I see them in Philly or NJ. Every band I've ever talked to has always said that they see more of the money when you get it from them on tour, so, I tend to hold off when possible.

This has me at a loss for words.

Holy shit Rise! I approve!

That tour was awesome, so worth it. Also saw them a little over a year ago with Defeater, All Teeth, and Living With Lions.

MDAM on RISE?

now if only people would stop calling this band post-hardcore

I have a good feeling that Matt Bayles isn't going to stand for some of the subpar moments that hurt MDAM from time to time. The guy is really, really on-point, and, from what I've heard from bands who work with him, he's not afraid to get his hands dirty and really make a band kill themselves for their best possible sound.

I wonder if it will be a "summer record", with a release date so close to summer.

Rise is probably my favorite record now. I don't even care.

Congrats, hope these guys do good on Rise, also they're getting some really great signings lately.

They're like the polar opposite of Fearless.

:lol: I think it's his new favorite word.

Rise-Thru Records.

...eh?

That's (also) outrageous! But really, can those bands just disappear from Rise already?

cwhit has ruined every thread he's ever posted in.

lolyea

but no really

how 'bout that shock collar

Great signing. Really enjoyed their last album

Great news. I think Craig said that he's announcing another signing next Monday.

Pretty much.
They're pop punk with hardcore influences.