This band is one of, like, three decent-or-better ones to randomly friend request me on MySpace in the last four years. I'd say Topshelf is starting to build a hell of a roster but I feel like other bigger labels are going to continue to cherry-pick them. Defeater was picked up by B9 quickly and if this was 2003 I could see Pianos Become the Teeth on Equal Vision already.

saw them live once, it was pretty good.

Righteous news. Screamo in the US really is picking up speed again.

Not sure how I feel about all of these diy screamo bands getting "signed"

I like the song on their myspace. This is probably because I am a FBTMOF fan and I'm pretty sure I could identify like 4 different riffs taken directly from Odd How People Shake...

they are playing in Hburg, VA at MACROCK...i dunno if im diggin them though.

Originally Posted by dlaug

Not sure how I feel about all of these diy screamo bands getting "signed"

I'd say there are more 'signed' screamo bands than not. Granted, many simply just release an album under a label, but I don't think it really detracts from DIY ethics entirely. Then again, who said screamo had to be DIY anyway?

These are some great dudes and a great band. One of the best locals in our area. I'm stoked for them.

As far as DIY bands getting signed...

I feel like as long as the band doesn't completely stop working hard and doesn't change their music in order to get signed... it's perfectly fine. I don't know why people make such a fuss about bands having labels, mgmt, booking agents, etc. As long as they're still playing the music they are passionate about... why not have a team behind them helping them make a career?

saw them over the summer. good stuff.

Originally Posted by dlaug

Not sure how I feel about all of these diy screamo bands getting "signed"

ya man I know what you mean. But these dudes are still doin the DIY thing. Im bookin them a show in Delaware, they still book all their own tours and such