All or Not Acoustic Presented by: The Daily Chorus
Tour Update 2!
Tour Update 1!
Downloaded the CD but still want to help the band? We're on tour this year and could use all the help we can get- for gas, meals, etc. You can donate any amount over $1 at the link below.
Influences
The Cure, Oasis, Mute Math, Jesus and Mary Chain, Elliot, Acceptance, Arcade Fire, Sunny Day Real Estate, Further Seem Forever, U2, The Clash, Jeremy Enigk, The Promise Ring, Piebald, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Bloc Party, William Orbit, The Smiths, Tom Petty, Locale A.M., The Jam, Kaiser Chiefs, Delirious, Radiohead, Coldplay, The Shins, Brand New, Elvis Costello & The Attractions, Halfway To Nowhere, William Grant Still, AC/DC, The Bravery, The Pixies, Sonic Youth, Heatmiser, and beyond.
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This whole thing started with two former band-mates (Andrew & Adam) who had toured together (Halfway To Nowhere) and released a couple of albums on an indie (PopSmear). After that group dissolved the two found themselves on opposite sides of California but still in contact. In early 2007 they started sending demos back and forth while immersed in their separate bands (Hopefield & Hardly Formal), and soon over two dozen songs had made their way across the web. In the summer of 2007 the timing was perfect and the two began work on an EP, spending two weeks in a house obsessively creating and living off of frozen pizzas. They invited some friends to collaborate and soon the work was done. The music speaks for itself- a nod to the big, ethereal music of the decades past that stirs the emotion in your chest, reminding you of a memory or a feeling, combined with the pounding pulse of modern flair. Music that doesn't sell itself short. World, meet Brave Citizens.
"This undeniably handsome (man crush!) duo churns out moody, dark, indie pop that’s hard to dislike. Slightly dancy, slightly naughty and very good; Revolutions is all these things. Clear your bellies and allow me to cram Brave Citizens down your throat. In a good way, of course...This album comes with just about my highest recommendation". - AbsolutePunk
"This band has big shoes to fill. And I mean big. Brave Citizens becomes our third band to enter the Top Ten [Top Unsigned List], while playing one show or less. Who were the other two? They were The Maine (Fearless) and Forever The Sickest Kids (Universal Motown). BC can make a national statement like those two before them. The positive vibe and smoothness of this band is really uplifting. Look for this band to get scooped up early. Their music can capture the teenage listener to the 30-something."- The Daily Chorus (Top Ten)
"...dances around in the space where Interpol doesn't exactly end and A.F.I. hasn't exactly started...I enjoyed it immensely"- Independent Clauses Magazine
"After the digital release of its stadium rock-filled EP “Revolutions,” Brave Citizens has gained the attention of students and blogs around the nation."- New University + Interview
"[The band] have been catching the eyes and ears of publications nationwide...the lyrics are soulful and full of life"- Trash The Stage + Interview
"The result of all these sensations and the devotion of a duo made in heaven is Revolutions; a diamond in the rough" (4 stars)- SomethingPunk.com + Interview
"Beginning with the very first notes on "The Same Way," the opening track on Brave Citizens' debut EP, Revolutions, all four masterfully crafted songs pull you in and refuse to let you go. Comparisons to Mute Math's soaring sound and Mew's haunting melodies, while accurately drawn, don't even begin to fully capture this SoCal duo's powerful draw. These songs were born to fill stadiums. The deliciously dark, gritty guitars on "How Much Longer?" are particularly notable, as are Adam Capra's vocals throughout every offering." (4/5)- The Owl Mag
"How refreshing! That's one of the first things that came to our mind when we played "The Same Way" for the first time...Right out of the starting gate the guitar grabs you and rocks you non-stop to the end. This is a very fun and driving song...we're giving this one 5 stars!" (5/5)- IndieShows.net
haha ive never heard that one actually but thank you and well good luck with your show im sure it will be great<3 and the introduction can totally happen hehe night
yeah i was standing riight in front of you during the set but yyou probably dont remember but yeah you were awesome i like ....all of you guys' shoes [[=
helloo! hahaha i like my middle name too! a lot people say it sounds like a super heroes name or something hahaha im doing pretty well right now thanks for asking :) how about yourself?
i really love your music! you guys are amazing!!! im sorry i couldnt come to your show :/ i really wanted too. but next time you guys have a show..ill try my best to be there! :)
I'm from Newman, Ca.--Pop. 10,000.--I'm sure it doesn't ring a bell. About 30 miles south of Modesto. I'm doing great! The suns out, my ipod is fully charged, and I finally have a day off! Time to make some bad decisions?? I think so! & how about yourself, Adam? How are you? & the music??
I saw you guys on a commercial like thing on Fuse's Warped Wednesday and was intrigued by the name. I checked you out and loved the music. I hope all is going well with you guys =]
my twin sister lives in petaluma, CA, so that girl in Ventura and I have no relation, but ya, my boss at Live 105 said the submissions for that contest had been "meh" so far, so I thought of you guys.
I'll be living in SF full time starting in august. & I see that Blake's show on the 13th...hmm.
I'm going with friends for one of their birthdays to see Flobots in SF that night, so I'll see what's up.
I'd totally be down for that. And as far as full band the thing is that the TV stations small its basically a classroom size. And 1/3 of it is used for filming area. Full Band interview, Acoustic dealio ... tight. Congrats on playing Kevin Lymans stage. Kevin is pretty chill man!
Well hey Will keep in touch! I'll give ya a call tomorrow and will set something up for next weekend!
