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CHICAGO, Illinois
United States

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Member Since12/20/2007
Band Websiteweareempires.com
Band MembersTom Conrad
Ryan J. Luciani
Alfred Smith
Max Steger
Sean Van Vleet
InfluencesQueen, the Police, Led Zeppelin,
Blur, Pixies & Nirvana





















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General Contact: empires.music@gmail.com
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10-19-09 - NYC CMJ / EAST COAST DATES & SPIT THE DARK  (view more)

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

Wednesday @ Schubas close to selling out!  (view more)

Vote for Empires in the Airwalk Unsigned Hero Contest  (view more)

September Tour Dates Announced w/ The Dear Hunter  (view more)

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   About empires
It takes a keen eye to recognize any opportunity. It takes a strong hand to go forth and make something of it, be it forming a dream into reality, recognizing the talent of those around you or, in this case, building Empires.

Empires began in fall 2006 when long time friends Sean Van Vleet (vocals) and Tom Conrad (guitar) realized their musical chemistry together and, wanting to form a full band, aimed to complete the equation. They moved to Chicago in early 2007. The blessing of talented friends continued, when Max Steger (guitar) and Ryan Luciani (drums) joined in the months that followed. Though the search for a bass player was long, it was well worth it when Alfred Smith officially joined the band towards the end of the year. Their individual skills had been proven on stage and in the studio before, but there was unity and solidity together in this new band of old friends.

Throughout the whole of 2007, the as-yet-unnamed band wrote and created songs, playing and replaying and perfecting. The care and time with which the songs were formed allowed for an organic type of growth between the five members, every note and lyric being carefully placed on top of Luciani's hypnotic drums. Their name came in natural time as well, when Conrad and Van Vleet separately had the word Empires come their minds; it worked. With Steger at the helm producing and engineering, the recording process began in October.

Four months later, and done entirely by the band themselves, Howl was complete. Fifteen songs vigilantly written and recorded, an effort Empires are proud to release. Though some have been able to preview the tracks at their recent (and sold out) Chicago area shows, the complete album will be made available digitally, and for free, this spring. Howl is an eclectic rock record, with a timeless sound preceding the age of it's twenty-something writers. Empires will be bringing their completed work to stages across the rest of the country later on in 2008 but, in the mean time, enjoy its sound at myspace.com/empires. The anticipation of hearing this act over a year in the making may be hard to withstand, however, it's important to remember that Rome wasn't built in a day, and neither were Empires.



 









 




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Nov 7 2009 7:40 PM

Hey, whats up? Thought I'd drop in and see how things are going! If you've got a minute, I have a new track up called "Go with (the flow)" if I could persuade you to take a listen . If you feel like dancing a lil bit, maybe it'll help you out! Stay in touch,
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Nov 5 2009 12:22 AM

whut up!!! how's everything in here? hope all is well with life and music!

it's been a while!

hope your finding time to yourself! take it easy!

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Nov 3 2009 5:30 PM

VICTORIAN HALLS @ THE METRO

SATURDAY 
Nov. 14
6pm 
3730 N Clark
Chicago, IL

w/ 
Dorian Decay
Eli
Rooks
Enjoy the Massacre


First 100 fans that purchase presale can bring there confirmation and get a FREE T-SHIRT (while supplies last)

THIS SHOW WILL SELL OUT


CLICK HERE FOR $6 PRESALE( $11 at the door):: 


ashley.

ashley.



Nov 1 2009 7:57 PM

darn you empires, you are never playing when i'm in Chicago. 
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Nov 1 2009 3:52 AM

URGENT: Wanted Two Bands for Label Consideration

There is currently a search for two types of bands for record label consideration.

*** Note: PLEASE IDENTIFY IF YOU ARE IN GROUP 1 OR 2 IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR RESPONSE. Emails are being reviewed by different representatives.

1. A Pop/Rock/Commercial band with female lead. Band must consist of 2 guitars (Prefer both guitar players to be of lead caliber. However, one lead and one rhythm is acceptable), keyboard/piano, bass, and drums. Lead vocal, followed by backing vocals, in that order, is a plus as it relates to other members of the group. Average age of the band cannot exceed 28 years of age.

* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist.
** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong.
*** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.


2. A Modern Rock band with male lead. Must be a complete band but there are no prerequisites as it relates to the make up of the band. Average age of the band cannot exceed 23 years of age.

* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist.
** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong.
*** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.

XXX - If you meet the minimum qualifications as described above. Email a link for your MySpace Page and if applicable, a link for your website to: recordingartistsearch@gmail.com

Only send one email with your links. Due to the volume of responses normally received for these types of opportunities. After review of your material, you will only be contacted if there is an interest in attending one of your shows by a label representative. As such please to not send any follow up emails regarding selections. If you were not contacted back, there was not an interest.

Thank You.

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Oct 26 2009 7:44 PM

So let's say you guys did uproot and leave Chicago, for New York. How long do you think you'd stay there?

:( STAY HERE!
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Oct 26 2009 4:52 AM

hey guys! i really dig the music!

hopefully we can jam out together sometime.

later on!
mel.

mel.



Oct 25 2009 11:09 PM

what are you guys gonna be for halloween ?????
mel.

mel.



Oct 25 2009 11:02 PM

hey do you remember when me and paula drove all the way to minisoda and miss the show by an hour... yeah...that was somewhat fun..MALL OF AMERICA WAS AMAZING SHIT THOUGH!!!!!!!!!!!!! SPONGEBOB rockbottom =] my fav~!!!!!
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Miranda Beckett



Oct 24 2009 3:51 PM

I miss you guys;  =]
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hong kong chocolate



Oct 23 2009 4:37 AM

SO great seeing you guys again. the shows were fantastic. countdown begins for the next time. and new music! whoo!!!
Aaron/Walla!

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Oct 20 2009 11:11 PM

EMPIRES.! you are awesome. cant wait for more music. like SERIOUSLY.!
diane.

diane.



Oct 20 2009 8:22 PM

wow i LOVE the video for "spit the dark". the atmosphere created is perfectly fitting with the song! every shot is great, i especially love the colors :) makes me want to see you live soo bad!!
and i just can't wait to hear new music... my Howl CD is getting over-used haha
seriously, thanks for being so awesome ;)
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Izozzi Band Skins



Oct 19 2009 4:43 PM

Just checking in to say hello. Listening in the studio. Thanks for the tunes! 
mel.

mel.



Oct 19 2009 2:31 PM

cake...freshly home made.. dont forget...
Cristina

Cristina Moreno



Oct 19 2009 10:58 AM

New York!  New York!  New York!

FINALLY! 

Have a safe trip, guys.  Don't get lost! <3
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Emily

Emily Athony



Oct 18 2009 2:21 PM

nice place! I love here!
Alter The Ending

Alter The Ending



Oct 13 2009 8:26 PM

Why are the NYC shows 21 and up?!? Come to NJ and do an all ages show! :) 
Mary

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Oct 12 2009 7:50 PM

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Vanessa L



Oct 11 2009 6:37 PM

i really wish those nyc shows weren't 21 + :(
i'm really bummmed bout that. i was at your first east coast show last year & it was amazing <3
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