The Alternative Underground

Not a band from the local state of Virginia, We The Collectors is a band that originated in Glendale, Arizona. A 6 piece post-hardcore band, it has the feel of Woe, Is Me and Like Moths to Flames, something that I personally enjoy.

Formed in November 2011, it consists of the band members Joey Holiday (Clean Vocals), Adam Ramey (Dirty Vocals), Daniel Hitchcock (Guitar), Chucky Guzman (Guitar), Tre Scott (Bass, Piano, Programming), and Corey Matayabas (Drums). With diverse background comes with different perspectives, sounds, and influences as a band, which gives it a unique blend from their songs.

They not only do this as a hobby, but rather as a passion to help influence their fans through music through hard times, which shows out a lot through their music. This shows something, to help their fans through music to never give up and to know that they have been in those situations as well. It's really relatable and the beats are pretty catchy, to my point of view.

Here are some of the songs that they have made:

Survival of the Fakest: Reminds me of heavy and fake friendships and relationships when it comes to this song. The tone of this is definitely quite heavy, which describes a lot of pain, anger, and lonliness throughout from the burden. This truly, is the survival of the fakest.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLFU-Ftqrt8

The Burden of Memory: A good start, soft, melodic feel that describes the darkness of burden so carefully and then progresses into the angst (thanks to the guitar), I can personally call this my internal song because everybody has that internal struggle of bad memories within us.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZljzOZLBgI

Brothers Don't Betray: You think it's a song that portrays unity and friendship throughout, but this song describes the crumbling of friendship, how people change and how things were not meant to be anymore, no matter how close the connection, no matter how long have friends have known each other.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hY9LiL6TS60

So go check them out guys! I personally think that they are off to a good start so far :)

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As a "house warming" present to this blog, I've decided to make review an album of a band that i have worked with multiple times. 

Picture Perfect is a pop- punk band from Central New Jersey. These guys definitely know how to draw in a crowd. With catchy beats to the interaction with the fans after a performance, its a no brainer as to why these guys are signed.

NOW! Time for the good part :)

1. Face The Facts: This is a very short song. This song explains the thoughts behind making it in the music business. It's a "Face The Facts" song.

2. Fade In, Fade Out: This is most definitely a Senior-itis song. It shows the angst of wanting to be finished with school, the  one thing that almost every teen can bond over. The song is telling people to be yourself, but the song also portrays how schools have one rule "don't be yourself". Perfect for school, right?

3. Look At You Now: This song is very upbeat, but you can hear the rawness in it. The emotion behind it, if you've ever been in this situation, is VERY visible.

4. Serenity: The lyrics in this song shows a kind of contentment that you have to have with life you've lived. This song is upbeat but it definitely gets the point across. 

5. Night Lights: The beginning of this song is slow for a PP song. It's about waiting to finally get your dreams. It's about having faith. The emotion is evident, this song is about wanting and needing their dream to come true. If you've ever had a dream that you wanted to fulfill, this song is relatable.

6. Lindsay: At first, all you can say about this song is "Damn". This song is upbeat, but it shows (like usual) the emotion. Maybe an ex-girlfriend or an old friend. But everyone has some one that once meant everything to you and now means nothing. 

 7. It's Funny How The Tables Turn: I, personally, love this song. When someone tries to tear you down, many try to prove them wrong. This song has the right idea. Why not try to do it for yourself and not for anybody else? It's inspirational!

8. Progress: This song shows the progress and the struggle of a band trying to make it. Whether its the lead singer's van and then the band's van breaking down and you're 5,00 dollars in the hole, you care about your dreams enough to STILL manage to make a show in DC. That, my friends, is progress.

9. I'll Come Home: I don't even fucking know, man. All I know is that it's pure genius.

10. Empty Hands: If you've ever had a music scene where ever you live. You may have seen a band that leaves the scene with nothing to show for it. This song is about pushing through disappointment and trying everything to keep the dream you have alive.

11. When The Coast Is Clear: This song has been out for a while, but it's still a great song. It's about a girl saying "It's not the right time... ". Now, why any girl could tell these boys that is beyond me, BUT it shows (I guess) the progress of getting a girl to like you when you're in a band? Music Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hG9Ji5BlxOQ

12. Long Gone: This song is the total opposite of number 11. This song shows the pain of a break up (which pretty much everyone knows). Again, as usual, PP has managed to convey the pain of said break-up. Music Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlIIq3LRyOY

13. Goodbye: 'nuf said. 

In short, This album is kick-ass and buying it would be a great investment. If you're skeptical, I've post the two music videos the boys did. If you want to follow them on twitter or fan them on Facebook, the links will be on the bottom.

Thanks for reading guys! -Christine and Vicki

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