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.”
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
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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
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
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.
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!!
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^^
