~City and Colour~

City and Colour is the name of a one man Canadian song - writer, Dallas Green. Dallas Green was the guitarist and vocalist for the post-hardcore band Alexisonfire from 2001-2012. He named this 'band' City and Colour from his name (Dallas, a CITY) and Green, a color. Hence the name City (Dallas) and Colour (Green). He also has various Canadian indie rock musicians travel with him sometimes and play music. 

• Dallas Green - lead vocals, rhythm guitar, acoustic guitar, bass guitar, banjo, harmonica, piano, drums, percussion.

Touring members: 

• Jack Lawrence - bass guitar 
• Doug MacGregor - drums 
• Matt Kelly - pedal steel, organ, pianos
• Dante Schwebel - guitar 

DISCOGRAPHY 

City and Colour has a total of 4 studio albums, 9 live albums, and 3 music videos. Now I could be wrong about the music videos, but I couldn't find a complete discography of official videos so I had to find them on youtube myself. 

Studio Albums: 

• Sometimes (released November 1, 2005) 
• Bring Me Your Love (released February 12, 2008) 
• Little Hell (released June 7, 2011) 
• The Hurry and the Harm (released June 4, 2013) 

Live Albums: 

• Simple Songs (released 2004) 
• The Death of Me (released 2005) 
• Missing EP (released 2005) 
• Live Session EP iTunes Exclusive (released 2008) 
• The Myspace Transmissions (released 2008) 
• Live at the Verge (released 2010)
• Live at the Orange Lounge EP (released 2010) 
• iTunes Live: SXSW Live in Austin, Texas (released 2011) 
• Covers, Pt. 2 (released 2012) 

Music Videos: 

• The Girl
• Comin' Home
• Save Your Scissors

PERSONAL EXPERIENCE 

I haven't been listening to City and Colour for a very long amount of time, and I only do like a few song-writer type musicians, but I do LOVE this 'band'. It's just a great mixture of happy and sad songs, and they all sound great. Dallas Green also has a very lovely voice. I wish there was more I could say. I haven't seen him live yet, but I would love to some day if I could. 

~Yellowcard~

Yellowcard is a 4 man American pop punk band that was first formed in Jacksonville, Florida in 1997. The band currently consists of: 

• Ryan Key - lead vocals, rhythm guitar
• Sean Mackin - violin, backing vocals 
• Ryan Mendez - lead guitar, backing vocals
• Josh Portman - bass

DISCOGRAPHY 

Yellowcard has a total of eight studio albums, two EP's, one live album, and 17 music videos. (wow, that's a lot!) Here we go: 

Studio Albums:

• Midget Tossing (released April 1, 1997) 
• Where We Stand (released July 20, 1999) 
• One For the Kids (released April 17, 2001) 
• Ocean Avenue (released July 22, 2003) 
• Lights and Sounds (released January 24, 2006) 
• Paper Walls (released July 17, 2007) 
• When You're Through Thinking, Say Yes (released March 22, 2011) 
• Southern Air (released August 14, 2012) 

EP's

• Still Standing (released 2000)
• The Underdog (released July 9, 2002) 

Live Albums: 

• Sessions @ AOL (released 2004) 
• iTunes Live From Las Vegas at the Palms (released January 22, 2008) 

Music Videos: 

• Powder (released 2002) 
• Way Away (released 2003) 
• Ocean Avenue (released 2004) 
• Only One (released 2004) 
• Lights and Sounds (released 2005) 
• Rough Landing, Holly (released 2006) 
• Light Up the Sky (released 2007) 
• For You, and Your Denial (released 2011) 
• Hang You Up (released 2011) 
• Sing for Me (released 2011) 
• With You Around (acoustic) (released 2011) 
• See Me Smiling (acoustic) (released 2011) 
• Be the Young (acoustic) (released 2011) 
• Always Summer (released 2012) 
• Here I Am Alive (released 2012) 
• Telescope (acoustic) (released 2012) 
• Awakening (released 2012) 

PERSONAL EXPERIENCE 

I have been listening to Yellowcard for as long as I can remember. My mom and other family members would listen to them while I was around and that's what got me hooked. I haven't listened to EVERYTHING they have but I plan on doing that some time in the near future. I haven't seen them in concert yet but they ARE playing Warped Tour this year so I'm going to try and see them when they're there. 

~Balance and Composure~

Balance and Composure is a 5 man American alternative rock band from Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Formed in the winter of 2007, the band currently consists of 

• Jon Simmons - guitar, lead vocals
• Erik Petersen - guitar 
• Andy Slaymaker - guitar, backing vocals 
• Matt Warner - bass 
• Bailey Van Ellis - drums 

DISCOGRAPHY 

Balance and Composure has a total of 2 full length albums, 4 EP's, and 2 music videos. 

Full Lengths: 

• Separation (released 2011) 
• The Things We Think We're Missing (released 2013) 

EP'S: 

• I Just Want To Be Pure (released 2008) 
• Only Boundaries (released 2009) 
• Balance and Composure/Tigers Jaw Split (released 2010) 
• Braid & Balance and Composure Split (released 2012) 

Music Videos: 

• Quake  (released 2012) 
• Reflection (released 2013)
• Tiny Raindrop (released 2013) 

PERSONAL EXPERIENCE 

I didn't find out about Balance and Composure until I started listening to Tigers Jaw a little over a year ago when I first listened to the Balance and Composure/Tigers Jaw split EP. And I didn't REALLY get into them until semi-recently, and I'm not sure as to why. Like I've listened to them here and there but recently it's been more than usual. But I really like Jon's vocals and how they sound along with how the band sounds in general, and the lyrics. There's not a lot I can write about Balance and Composure because I haven't experienced them a lot yet. 

~Fugazi~

Fugazi is currently on hiatus and has been since 2003, due to the fact that they wanted to spend more time with their families. Fugazi is a 4 piece American post-hardcore/punk band formed in Washington, D.C. in 1987. The band consists of: 

• Ian  MacKaye (also was in Minor Threat) - vocals, guitar 
• Brendan Canty - drums 
• Joe Lally - vocals, bass guitar 
• Guy Picciotto - vocals, guitar 

DISCOGRAPHY 

Fugazi has a total of six studio albums, one compilation album, one soundtrack, and four EP's. 

Studio Albums: 

• Repeater (released 1990) 
• Steady Diet of Nothing (released July 1, 1991) 
• In on the Kill Taker (released June 30, 1993) 
• Red Medicine (released June 12, 1995) 
• End Hits (released April 28, 1998) 
• The Argument (released October 15, 2001) 

Compilation Albums: 

• 13 Songs (released 1989) 

Soundtracks: 

• Instrument Soundtrack (released March 23, 1999) 

EP's 

• Fugazi (released 1988) 
• Margin Walker (released June 1989) 
• 3 Songs (released 1989/1990) 
• Furniture (released 2001) 

PERSONAL EXPERIENCE 

I haven't listened to a lot of other Fugazi besides the 13 songs album. I intend to download them though, and I've been meaning to. But the 13 songs album is a compilation of songs from different albums/EP's that they've put out. I first got into Fugazi about three years ago when my mom showed them to me. My mom likes them a lot and a lot of other punk music as well, and so she's known about Fugazi for a long time. 13 songs is an amazing album and I do recommend it to anyone who likes this kind of music. I will link you to the songs. 

1. Waiting Room 
2. Bulldog Front 
3. Bad Mouth 
4. Burning 
5. Give Me the Cure 
6. Suggestion
7. Glue Man 
8. Margin Walker
9. And the Same 
10. Burning Too 
11. Provisional 
12. Lockdown 
13. Promises 

~The Story So Far~

The Story So Far is a 5 piece American pop punk band from Walnut Creek, California. Formed in 2007, the band currently consists of: 

• Parker Cannon - lead vocals 
• Kelen Capener - bass 
• Kevin Geyer  - guitar, backing vocals
• William Levy - guitar 
• Ryan Torf - drums 

DISCOGRAPHY 

The Story So Far has two studio albums, 9 EP's and three music videos

Studio Albums: 

• Under Soil and Dirt (released 2011) 
• What You Don't See (released 2013) 

EP's: 

• 5 songs (released 2007) 
• 2008 EP (released 2008) 
• While You Were Sleeping (released 2010) 
• The Story So Far / Maker Split (released 2010) 
• The Story So Far / Morgan Foster Split (released 2011) 
• 5 PM (released 2011) 
• Unlisted Track (Jawbreaker) (released 2011) 
• Rally Cap (released 2011) 
• The Story So Far / Stick to Your Guns Split (released 2013) 

Music Videos: 

• Quicksand (released 2011) 
• Roam (released 2012) 
• Empty Space (released 2013) 

PERSONAL EXPERIENCE 

Since I am a big fan of pop punk, I love this band. They are the perfect mix of upbeat but also sad, and their lyrics are fantastic. I haven't gotten to see them in concert yet, but I will on June 26th when I go to Warped Tour, which I'm really excited for. I have liked TSSF for over a year now and I still haven't gotten tired of them. 

~My Chemical Romance~

My Chemical Romance was a four person American rock band formed in 2001 in New Jersey. Before they broke up, the band consisted of: 

• Gerard Way - lead vocals 
• Ray Toro - lead guitar, backing vocals
• Mikey Way - bass guitar 
• Frank Iero - rhythm guitar, backing vocals 

DISCOGRAPHY 

My Chemical Romance released 4 studio albums, 2 live albums, 2 compilation albums, 6 EP's, and 16 music videos. 

Studio Albums: 

• I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love (released July 23, 2002) 
• Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge (released June 8th, 2004) 
• The Black Parade (released October 23, 2006) 
• Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys 

Live Albums: 

• Life on the Murder Scene (released March 21, 2006) 
• The Black Parade is Dead! (June 30, 2008) 

Compilation Albums: 

• Conventional Weapons (released February 5, 2013) 
• May Death Never Stop You (released March 25, 2014) 

EPS

• Like Phantoms, Forever (released July 19, 2002) 
• Warped Tour Bootleg Series (released July 19, 2005) 
• Live and Rare (released December 19, 2007) 
• The Black Parade: The B Sides (released February 3, 2009) 
• The Mad Gear and Missile Kid (released November 19, 2010) 
• iTunes Festival: London 2011 (released July 18, 2011) 

Music Videos 

• Vampires Will Never Hurt You (released 2002) 
• Honey, This Mirror Isn't Big Enough For the Two of Us (released 2002) 
• I'm Not Okay (I Promise) (released 2004) 
• Helena (released 2005) 
• The Ghost of You (released 2005) 
• Welcome to the Black Parade (released 2006) 
• Famous Last Words (released 2006) 
• I Don't Love You (released 2007) 
• Teenagers (2007) 
• Desolation Row (released 2009) 
• Na Na Na (Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na) (released 2010) 
• Sing (released 2010) 
• Planetary (Go!) (released 2011) 
• The Kids From Yesterday (released 2012) 
• Fake Your Death (released 2014) 

PERSONAL EXPERIENCE 

I've never been able to see MCR in concert and I won't be able to now which makes me infinite amounts of sad because I LOVE this band. I listen to them a lot when I'm sad (which is a lot as well) and I love the band members as well. I didn't really start getting 'into' this band until about a year and a half ago. But once I did find them I fell in love. I love the lyrics, Gerard's voice, their sound. They were on my list of bands to see in concert one day but I won't be able to now and it actually made me cry when they broke up. Since I can't choose a favorite song (much  like all the other hundreds of bands I listen to) I will just link you to their music videos. 

~Iwrestledabearonce~

Iwrestledabearonce is a 5 piece American metalcore band from Shrevport, Louisiana. Formed in 2007 (and having a lot of previous members) the band as of now currently consists of: 

• Courtney LaPlante - Lead vocals (she replaced Krysta Cameron in 2012) 
• Mike "Rickshaw" Martin - bass 
• Mikey Montgomery - drums 
• John Ganey - guitars, programming 
• Steven Bradley - guitars, programming 

DISCOGRAPHY 

Iwrestledabearonce has 3 studio albums, 1 EP and 9 released music videos. 

Studio albums: 

• It's All Happening (released in 2009) 
• Ruining It For Everybody (released in 2011) 
• Late For Nothing (released in 2013) 

EP'S:

• Iwrestledabearonce EP 

Music Videos: 

• Ulrich Firelord: Breaker of Mountains (2007) 
• Tastes Like Kevin Bacon (2008) 
• You Ain't No Family (2009) 
• See You In Shell (2010) 
• Danger in the Manger (2010) 
• The Cat's Pajamas (2010) 
• You Know That Ain't Them Real Dog's Voices (2011) 
• I'm Gonna Shoot (2012) 
• Boat Paddle (2013) 

IWABO also released a movie before Krysta left the band called "A Beary Scary Movie" in 2012. 

PERSONAL EXPERIENCE 

Iwrestledabearonce isn't something I personally listen to when I'm feeling sad, so I can't say that they've 'helped me' through things, but they have been one of my favorite bands for a few years now. I had known about them for a long time but had never listened to them until my boyfriend suggested it (they are also one of his favorite bands). So I decided that I should, and I fell in love instantly. I actually got to see them live at the All Stars Tour in August 2013 with one of my best friends, Candra. While I was in line to get a tee shirt I actually got to meet the new singer/screamer, Courtney LaPlante (she replaced Krysta Cameron because she became pregnant), and I got a signed poster from her. And I actually talk to Mikey Montgomery and Mike Rickshaw Martin sometimes on Facebook, which is amazing and I think it's rad that they talk to their fans. 

(From left to right): Courtney LaPlante, Mike Rickshaw, Steven Bradley

Courtney LaPlante and Mikey Montgomery in the background

Courtney, Mikey, Mike Rickshaw

Courtney and Mikey

Courtney, Mikey and Mike Rickshaw

Courtney, Mikey M, Mike Rickshaw, and Steven Bradley

Courtney and Mikey

Mike Rickshaw and Steven Bradley

Mike Rickshaw and Steven Bradley

This is the previous singer, Krysta Cameron with some previous members of the band.

This is IWABO's new singer, Courtney LaPlante.

The band as of now. 

~The Used~

The Used 

The Used is an American rock band, formed in 2001 and hailing from Orem, Utah. The band currently consists of: 

• Bert McCracken - lead vocals, session piano, keyboard
• Quinn Allman - guitar, backing vocals 
• Jeph Howard - bass guitar, backing vocals 
• Dan Whitesides - drums, percussion

DISCOGRAPHY

The Used has 6 studio albums, 1 live album, and 1 compilation album. 

Studio Albums: 

• The Used (released June 25, 2002) 
• In Love and Death (released September 28, 2004) 
• Lies for the Liars (released May 22nd, 2007) 
• Artwork (released August 31, 2009) 
• Vulnerable (released March 26th, 2012) 
• Imaginary Enemy (to be released April 1, 2014) 

Live Album: 

• Berth (February 26, 2007) 

Compilation Album: 

• Maybe Memories (released July 15, 2003) 

PERSONAL EXPERIENCE 

I have not gotten to see The Used live yet but I might on March 25th and I'm really excited for that. I found out about The Used through my boyfriend Michael roughly around 2 years ago and I fell in love. Their songs can range from upbeat to slow and sad, and I like that they can do that. Bert McCracken's voice is perfect combination of smooth and raspy. I love all of their songs, and I really really hope I get to see them live. Since I can't really choose a "favorite" (It's VERY rare that I can have 'favorite songs') I will just link you to a few random ones. 

1. The Taste of Ink
2. Empty With You
3. Together Burning Bright 

~Man Overboard~

Man Overboard

Man Overboard is a 5 piece American Pop Punk band from Mt. Laurel and Williamstown, New Jersey. They are famous for the "Defend Pop Punk" slogan. Formed in 2008, the band currently consists of: 

• Zac Eisenstein - lead vocals, rhythm guitar, piano
• Nik Bruzzese - lead vocals, bass guitar
• Wayne Wildrick - lead guitar
• Justin Collier - rhythm guitar 
• Joe Talarico - drums 

DISCOGRAPHY

Man Overboard has a total of 3 studio albums, 5 EP's, 2 Full - Length Collection albums, and one live album. 

   Studio Albums: 

• Real Talk (released in 2010) 
• Man Overboard (released in 2011) 
• Heart Attack (released in 2013) 

EP's : 

• Hung Up On Nothing (released in 2008) 
• Dahlia (released in 2009) 
• Split 7" With Transit (released in 2009)
• Noise From Upstairs (released in 2010) 
• The Absolute Worst (released in 2011) 

Full Length Collection Albums: 

• Before We Met: A Collection of Old Songs (released in 2010) 
• The Human Highlight Reel (released in 2011) 

Live Album: 

• Live At Leeds 12/10 (released 2010)

PERSONAL EXPERIENCE 

I've only known about Man Overboard for about a year (I think) now. I haven't listened to them as much as I'd like to but I have been listening more and more lately and I'm starting to love them. They're more of a band to listen to when you're in a happy (ish) mood, along with most pop punk music. Of course it varies with each listener, so for me it depends on my mood and what I feel like listening to. Lately it's only been when I'm in an (at least) okay mood. I would love to see them in concert some day, though. I've heard they're really good live. Since I'm not too familiar with the songs yet, I'll link you to their released videos.

• Montrose
• Something's Weird 
• Dead End Dreams 
• Where I Left You 

~La Dispute~

LA DISPUTE 

 La Dispute is a five piece American post-hardcore band Grand Rapids, Michigan. Formed in 2004, La Dispute currently consists of: 

• Jordan Dreyer - lead vocals, percussion
• Kevin Whittemore - guitar 
• Chad Sterenberg - guitar 
• Adam Vass - bass 
• Brad Vander Lugt - drums, percussion, keyboards

DISCOGRAPHY

La Dispute has a total of 3 studio albums and 7 EP's 

Studio Albums:

• Somewhere at the Bottom of the River Between Vega and Altair (released in 2008)
• Wildlife (released in 2011) 
• Rooms of the House (coming out March 18, 2014) 

Ep's 

• Vancouver (released in 2006) 
• Untitled 7'' (released in 2008) 
• Here, Hear. (released in 2008) 
• Here, Hear II (released in 2008) 
• Here, Hear III (released in 2009) 
• Searching For a Pulse/The Worth of The World (released in 2010) 
• Never Come Undone (released in 2011) 

PERSONAL EXPERIENCE

La Dispute has been one of my all time favorite band for years now. They're one of the bands that have been there for me when no one else was. I haven't seen them in concert yet, but I plan to on March 29 2014 in San Francisco with a couple of my friends. They will be playing at a place called Slims, and other bands that are playing are Pianos Become The Teeth and Mansions, both bands that I enjoy. I will probably be doing my next few posts on those two bands. As far as favorite songs go, I love all of them but I will link you to some random ones. 

1.  Such Small Hands 

2. You and I in Unison

3. St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church Blues 

4. He is Here, He is Not Afraid 

5. Edit Your Hometown

~Eyes Set To Kill~

Eyes Set To Kill

Eyes Set To Kill is a 4 piece post-hardcore band from Phoenix, Arizona. The band has MANY past members, and only has two of the original members, whom happen to be sisters. The band currently consists of: 

• Alexia Rodriguez - clean vocals, lead guitar
• Anissa Rodriguez - bass
• Caleb Clifton - drums
• Cisko Miranda - rhythm guitar, unclean vocals (screams) 

DISCOGRAPHY

ESTK has a total of 5 studio albums and 1 EP. In order: 

Studio Albums

• Reach (released February 19, 2008) 
• The World Outside (released June 2, 2009) 
• Broken Frames (released June 8, 2010)
• White Lotus (released August 8, 2011)
• Masks (released September 17, 2013) 

PERSONAL EXPERIENCE

Eyes Set To Kill used to be one of my favorite bands when I was in 7th and 8th grade (for those who don't know, I am currently a junior). Anyways, I got the opportunity of seeing them live with Rob Zombie when I was in 8th grade, and that was my first concert. I got fairly close to the front, and I screamed a lot. It was really a great show. I was pretty much in awe the whole time (since it was my first concert) and I was just shocked I even got to be there. I have pictures on one of my really old phones but I wouldn't be able to get them on here, so I apologize for that. I also got to meet Cisko (unclean vocals) and I was thrilled about that. I got a shirt and poster signed by Cisko, Anissa and Caleb. As far as my current liking them, I haven't listened to their two newest albums (White Lotus & Masks) but as I type this I am listening to White Lotus and it's pretty good, in my opinion. Same sound and everything. I was sort of scared to listen to their new albums because I felt like they might sell out but I like what I'm hearing so far. Since I only know their older songs, I will link you to those along with lyrics. I'll probably give an update on the album on next weeks blog. Anyways, I'm going to list the songs below. 

1. Darling 
2. Reach
3. Deadly Weapons

Lyrics:

Darling

Darling, don't lie to me now.
Now I'm erasing you, 
Throwing those memories out. 
Out to start something new, 
I'm throwing those memories.

Darling, 
Don't lie to me. 
Darling, 
Don't lie to me.
Darling, 
Don't lie to me.

Darling, don't... 

Breathe in slowly now; 
Darling don't lie to me. 
Breathe in slowly now; 
Darling don't lie to me. 
Inhale truth I plead, 
For your my only hope; 
Don't lie; don't leave

Mindset on failure, 
The road you chose 
Told me you loved me. 
Told me you... 

Take your time; I'm only dying. 
Patiently, I kneel here dying. 
Can't stop lying, 
You can't stop lying; 
Deep inside is where it lies.

Don't mind me; I'm only dying.
Don't mind me; I'm only dying.
Don't mind me; I'm only dying. (What got me into this mess that devoured me?)
Don't mind me; I'm only dying. (Lies and deceitful actions keep promising)
What got me into this mess that devoured me?
(Darling! Don't lie! )
Lies and deceitful actions keep promising.
(Darling! Don't lie! )
What got me into this mess that devoured me
(Darling! Don't lie! )
Lies and deceitful actions keep promising.
(Darling! Don't! lie! )

Reach

Hush don't speak a word about the dreams that I live for
It hurts to reach you when I'm down
Don't speak again, I'm still waiting for my turn 
It hurts to reach you when I'm down

My dreams are growing into
Frustrations when I hear your voice
(feeding me till I'm choking)
My ears are ringing louder
Repeating words that bring me down
(ringing, my ears are bleeding)

So hold your breath and spare me
The pointless conversation, I'm running out of patience
Don't blame me for trying to reach

Hush don't speak a word about the dreams that I live for
It hurts to reach you when I'm down
Don't speak again, I'm still waiting for my turn 
It hurts to reach you when I'm down

As you are moving forward
I feel as if I can't catch up
(trying so hard to reach you)
I'm stuck here at the bottom
You're too high up to come back down
(trying so hard to reach you)

So hold your breath and spare me
The pointless conversation, I'm running out of patience
Don't blame me for trying to reach

Hush don't speak a word about the dreams that I live for
It hurts to reach you when I'm down
Don't speak again, I'm still waiting for my turn 
It hurts to reach you when I'm down

Silence your harsh words my dear
My ears are ringing of this
I can't stop thinking of it
(I try to reach you but I fall)

Hush don't speak a word about the dreams that I live for
It hurts to reach you when I'm down
Don't speak again, I'm still waiting for my turn 
It hurts to reach you when I'm down

Deadly Weapons

I have to get away
Out of this place, where I became the type who sits and laugh's at everyone who judges me
It's so damn dark in here
I can't see in front of me
My flames have all burnt out, my hopes no part of my reality
There's no escaping fear.I can't breathe, I'm struggling
My flames have all burnt out, my hopes no part of my reality
There's something pulling me in the wrong direction

My confessions aren't at rest they can't get by
Oh no, cause these are deadly weapons, deadly weapons
Why must this perception take my breath?
I can't get by
Oh no, cause these are deadly weapons
Deadly weapons

With no direction to go, will my feet carry me?
To where I need to go to find myself the perfect remedy
Can I bare all of the weight of my mistakes?
Give me strength
Where ever will I go to find myself the perfect remedy
There's someting pulling me in the wrong direction

My confessions aren't at rest they can't get by
Oh no, cause these are deadly weapons, deadly weapons
Why must this perception take my breath?
I can't get by
Oh no, cause these are deadly weapons
I can't get by
Now I could never take it back
Now I could never take it back

The truth might take us down, lose ourselves in the sound
I won't want to hear your name
I won't want to see you face again
Words crumble to the ground, you'll blow the candles out
I won't want to hear your name
I won't bear to see you face again
There's something telling me I better take my chances

My confessions aren't at rest they can't get by
Oh no, cause these are deadly weapons, deadly weapons
Why must this perception take my breath?
I can't get by
Oh no, cause these are deadly weapons

My confessions aren't at rest they can't get by
Oh no, cause these are deadly weapons
I can't get by

(I know there's something more)x4
Now I could never take it back x2