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weareempires.com



CHICAGO, Illinois
United States

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Member Since20/12/2007
Band Websiteweareempires.com
Band MembersTom Conrad
Ryan J. Luciani
Alfred Smith
Max Steger
Sean Van Vleet
InfluencesQueen, Led Zeppelin, the Beatles,
Blur, Pixies & Nirvana




























Sounds LikeFor Booking:
booking@weareempires.com


General Contact:
empires.music@gmail.com
Record LabelUnsigned


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
20 Jan 2010 20:00
Record Bar Kansas City, Missouri
22 Jan 2010 18:00
The Canopy Club (w/ Gold Motel) Urbana, Illinois
23 Jan 2010 20:00
Exit/In (supporting Lovedrug) Nashville, Tennessee
24 Jan 2010 19:00
The Firebird (w/ All The Day Holiday) St. Louis, Missouri
26 Jan 2010 20:00
Middle East Upstairs Cambridge, Massachusetts
27 Jan 2010 20:45
the Delancey New York, New York
30 Jan 2010 19:00
The Space Hamden, Connecticut
2 Feb 2010 19:00
Garfield Artworks Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
5 Feb 2010 19:00
Frankie’s Inner City (w/ All The Day Holiday) Toledo, Ohio
6 Feb 2010 18:00
Beachland Tavern (w/ All The Day Holiday) Cleveland, Ohio
12 Feb 2010 19:00
Lincoln Hall (w/ This Is Me Smiling) Chicago, Illinois

empires's Latest Blog Entry  [Subscribe to this Blog]

12-16-09 | Thanks for Downloading 'Bang' / Tour Dates Announced  (view more)

12-3-09 | Bang / Download New Single For Free 12.8.09  (view more)

11-24-09 | Bang - New Single Announced for 12/8/09  (view more)

10-19-09 - NYC CMJ | EAST COAST DATES & SPIT THE DARK  (view more)

08-25-09 | Schubas Tomorrow & End of Summer  (view more)

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   About empires
Empires is a new band of old friends. “It’s always felt like things just fall in place for us,” says guitarist Tom Conrad. “I think it’s a testament to how we approach things and the fact that we were friends long before we were bandmates. We all have different perspectives musically, but there’s a collective mindset that makes it all work.” As evidence of the collective mindset, both Conrad and lead-singer Sean Van Vleet simultaneously conceived the band name on the same day without one other' knowledge. And with a recording and release process matter-of-factly tackled on their own, Empires’ collective kismet and cool confidence translates into a sound that’s bigger than their time together as a band might suggest. With having youngest member, Max Steger at the helm of tracking and engineering recording sessions, anything is possible.

Free from creative restraints, to explore any sound they wanted, and build an identity that was true to their vision, the band spent nearly a year crafting their debut record Howl, which was officially released for free online in May 2008 via their website (weareempires.com). Howl was entirely written, engineered, produced, and art directed by members of Empires. By the end of the year, Howl had earned over 60,000 downloads and landed on a few Chicago critics' top local albums of 2008. The process left them feeling liberated, more focus spent with fans earned than the dollars they could have made had they sold the album traditionally. We’ve got fans from all over the globe now," says Steger, "It feels like a great way to start a relationship with the listener.”

Building off of the energy and cohesion gained from the Howl sessions, they’re back in the studio, working on the follow-up. We’ve really learned how to work as a band,” says Van Vleet. When you strip away all the worries about what comes next, all the crap that just gets in the way, you end up really finding your sound.”





 








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empires's Friends Comments
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Jane

Jane Lozano



5 Jan 2010 07:01

Thanks for Musical friendshi,
I love your muisc and you are realy hot!
hong kong chocolate

hong kong chocolate



5 Jan 2010 05:12

new york! see you soon!
~.Jonnie.~

Jonnie Dresden



4 Jan 2010 16:46

So excited for the Feb 5th show up in Toledo. You boys have no idea!
Company of Thieves

Company of Thieves



4 Jan 2010 12:28

Holy shit guys! Rockin new tune. great video for spit the dark too  hope youre well
Love,
CoT
**MISS OLIVIA*

**MISS OLIVIA*



3 Jan 2010 22:15

xo happy new year ox



diane.

diane.



3 Jan 2010 18:09

happy new year!! :)
thanks again for the free download of bang, love it
Diana

Diana



3 Jan 2010 14:10

Hello my friend!!!
Happy New Year!!!
kiss & hug,
Diana
Diana

Diana



3 Jan 2010 14:10

Hello my friend!!!
Happy New Year!!!
kiss & hug,
Diana
Brenda

Brenda Baker



3 Jan 2010 06:15


Best wishes to you for a successful 2010!
BOUND TO FAIL (3 NEW SONGS!!!)

BOUND TO FAIL (3 NEW SONGS!!!)



2 Jan 2010 10:32

Hey whats up? How r ya? We hope you had a great holiday!!!! We just wanted to drop by and give you an update on whats been going on with us lately!!!!!
In case you haven't heard We are releasing our brand new ep "Red Giant" this week and we just posted 3 brand new tracks to our myspace page.... That's right, now you can hear 3 brand new songs from the album on our myspace ... Its our first release in almost a year ... and it was worth the wait... This is our heaviest material ever!!!!

if you are into bands like:

The Devil Wears Prada
Underoath
As I Lay Dieing
Silverstein
Senses Fail
Norma Jean
and
We Came As Romans

then you will like our new material for sure!!!!! be sure to check it out and add us to your friends list. If you like the music then drop us a comment and let us know what you think!!!!!

also we are currently trying to book some shows for February and March, if you would like to help or know of anywhere that we can book ,, then hit us up!!!!
much love B2F

comrade city

comrade city



1 Jan 2010 11:47

tell me you have summer plans - i may be in the US and it would be sweet to catch a show woooooo
Jess

Jess



1 Jan 2010 10:56

New Year Myspace Comments
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Ashley

Ashley



1 Jan 2010 01:35

I hope you guys have a great NYE. Be safe :)
San Jähir

Sickboy Perfora



28 Dec 2009 07:47

Great job at the SubT last Saturday!
You guys impressed me, really!
Halls of Karma

Halls of Karma



25 Dec 2009 20:03

THANKS FOR THE ADD!!

If you haven't yet - check out the first 3 new Halls of Karma songs. This is heavier, melodic, modern rock. These will blow you away....



You can only hear these songs here, so be one of the first and check them out now.

Halls of Karma

http://myspace.com/HallsOfKarma


Leave some feedback in the comment section if you like the songs. Add a song to your profile playlist too! We need your help in getting the word out, so tell all your friends.

Rock on and thanks for your continued support!
JEFFREE STAR

Sesame Ellis



22 Dec 2009 15:03

Good Morning,

I just stopped by for a visit and to say "HI".







Carmenn<3

Carmenn<3



22 Dec 2009 05:03

just want to say:
You guys are an amazing band. and its awesome that the band is from Chicago<3
Well ur music is amazing, and when i heard Hayley i fell in love with your music!
... Love you guys<3
Ashley

Ashley Lumpkins



21 Dec 2009 03:35

You guys mean a lot to me, just so you know.
CokeaÇoliee

CokeaÇoliee



21 Dec 2009 03:13

So, that's it.
I am most definitely saving up to drive down to Ohio February 5 and see you, because you don't come to Michigan nearly enough and you are worth it.<3

Rise With The Fallen (NEW EP NOW ON ITUNES!)

Rise With The Fallen (NEW EP NOW ON ITUNES!)



19 Dec 2009 22:05

Go check out our new EP and tell us what you think! Hope to hear from you soon!

-Alan
Donatello & Winky

Donatello & Winky



19 Dec 2009 18:57

Hey there!
We're Donatello & Winky,
Bringing a new genre of "party rock" to the table.
We're currently recording our first single,
And it should be up in a couple weeks.
An add would be fine for now, or through any other social networking site.
Facebook: Donatello & Winky
Twitter: donatellowinky
YouTube: DonatelloAndWinky
<3 Winky
EyE MiX MuSiC

EyE MiX MuSiC



19 Dec 2009 17:24

MyHotComments.com

BE TRUE, LIVE LONG & PROSPER
Wishing you the best of success from your new friend -EMM !
I'm a Professional Recording Engineer and Live Sound Mixer!!
THANK YOU FOR THE ADD!!



Michalina

Michalina



18 Dec 2009 21:04

Happy Birthday Sean :*
Victoria V.

Victoria Voiteshonok



18 Dec 2009 20:34

hey,

May Peace be your gift at Christmas and your blessing all year through!!!
& remember that there is no ideal Christmas....only the one Christmas you decide to make as a reflection of your values, desires, affections, traditions...

So probably that is the reason we all go so haywire at Christmas time with the endless unrestrained and often silly buying of gifts is that we don't quite know how to put our love into words /Harlan Miller/.

Peace on earth will come to stay, When we live Christmas every day....so I wish a merry Christmas to u^^
 
My best wishes & take care^^
-Victoria-

 

 

~_H*O*L*L*Y*W*O*O*D_~

~_H*O*L*L*Y*W*O*O*D_~



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