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9/6/09 - We have been getting an AMAZING response from You Shine So Bright! AbsolutePunk.net recently made us an Unsigned Exclusive and posted an incredible review of our debut release! Read the whole thing here! Here's a couple highlights...
"...the kind of collection that makes one believe in the power of music."
"...triumphant, monster of an album"
"A and R reps would be smart to take a gander at Brighter Shades, there is something wholly convivial and cheerful about this music, and the stadiums of the world seem just a few short breaks from hearing it."
Remember, we're giving this album away for FREE! So spread the word; tell your friends, family, neighbors, classmates, teachers, and even that creepy dude that comes into your work. Creepers like music too...
7/12/09 - hey all! sorry if we have been under ground these past few months, we have been very busy recording our new record You Shine So Bright, which we are very excited about! personally, on many levels, I can't help but feel that it pretty accurately documents how I and we have changed over the past year and a half that we've been doing this, sonically, lyrically, contextually, spiritually, honestly. this is an extension of me, and i hope that in listening you might find things that extend into you. feel free to download it from the internet somewhere or from a friend if you are curious, if you enjoy it please share it with your friends and family! for a band of our stature your referral is oxygen. if you want to support us, buy a cd (with real life endangered cd quality audio!) or come to a show. most importantly, if you dig what we're doing, tell us!
trevor
3/16/09 - we have posted a new song, layout, photos, shirt in the merch store, and video pertaining to how we hand make said shirts with love! It has been a long time coming, we're terrible about staying current but it was time for some CHANGE. we're in the midst of recording a song called "Pick a Day" you may see that pop up here soon. we're also writing and recording a handful of songs to be compiled in a disc format for official release sometime in the fall perhaps... more on this later. If you're in baltimore we have shows coming up that you don't want to miss, especially if you enjoy drink specials and ear pleasure : l - trevor
fun fact: replaced was the first brighter shades song ever.
..Hey Everyone!
Welcome back to What The Blog?! This is your chance to get to know us, Brighter Shades, at our most intimate, raw and uncensored!
I (Matt) have never been one for internet dating. In fact, I always found it a bit ridiculous and somewhat creepy. But with its growing popularity, and the constant bombardment of e-Harmony and Match.com commercials during my favorite TV shows, I have to admit I got a little bit curious.
One boring afternoon I decided to sign up for e-Harmony just to see who they thought would be right for me (I wasn’t actually planning on meeting anybody…of course). Little did I know I would be sitting at my computer for the next 2 hours and 23 minutes filling out the incredibly lengthy questionnaire. Upon completing the form, I went to bed with what I now realize was a false sense of accomplishment.
The next night I checked my email, and to my delight, I had received a message from e-Harmony. I quickly opened the message to find that it was nothing less than a f***ing rejection letter. That’s right… of all of the millions of people on e-Harmony, they were unable to find ANYONE to suit me! FML.
Anyway, this experience, in addition to the fact that I am flat broke, gave me a GREAT idea! Starting today, I will be available through the Brighter Shades Merch Store for a romantic evening out on the town!
About this page: I have been very active in Domestic Violence causes all of my adult life. I noticed a need in the world pertaining to Same Sex Domestic Violence. It happens more than people know. Unfortunately there are a number of gay people who barely consider themselves worthy or valued as a gay person much less a Domestic Violence Victim. There are also very limited resources, statistics, or information, for Same Sex Domestic Violence. Hopefully through empowerment and education we can change some of this. :) ~ Dee ~
Just checking in with you my friend and hoping you are well!
A THOUGHT ABOUT HAPPINESS ...
"Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace, and gratitude."
~ Denis Waitley
THANK YOU FOR YOUR FRIENDSHIP AND YOUR MANY KIND WORDS! I WISH YOU PEACE AND HAPPINESS IN 2010!
Please stay in touch from time to time and let me know how you are!
Please give my music a listen and let me know what you think!
hey, thanks for the add! i love checkin out new stuff and i bet you'll be needin some new merch :) check out my page for some awesome sales, prices and pics of a bunch of the work we've printed. comment back when you get a chance. take care!! kelly
Hey Just wanted to let you know Im setting up shows again I have a show feb 5 and one on feb 22 feb 5 is a metal hardcore fest and the 22 is indie acoustic folk show
if you want to play hit me up at or know anyone who would pass on the word please. We are always doing shows so we can hook it up www.myspace.com/fightnicemusic
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Allthough I think I devloped carpal tunnel, fans and friends like you are worth it! We just put up a new Song teaser | Layout | Video blog and it would mean the world to us 6 dudes if you could check it out, if you like what you hear let us know!
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