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Apparently Nothing & The Usual Things
NEW! The latest and greatest from Apparently Nothing. These EPs where hand cut, hand printed, and hand assembled by the band's singer, Aaron Shekey. Recorded in its entirety at Madison's legendary Smart Studios (Nirvana, Everclear, Garbage, Smashing Pumpkins), this disc is the highest fidelity you'll hear out of these boys. Order today via Paypal and iTunes
Sprawl
Featuring "On and On", "I Don't Get You", and "Being Saved". It's available in print form, but in limited quantities. Order today via Paypal and iTunes
Say What You Will
Featuring the title track, "Say What You Will", "Jamie", and "Outfit". It's sold out in print form, but will always be available on iTunes.
Rockumentary
Jeremy Gee followed us for quite a while and put together a great documentary about what it's like doing what we do. Visit our channel on YouTube to check it out.
NEW VIDEO! "I don’t play piano, but I’m trying to change that fact. Figured I’d get something on tape before my lack of skills isn’t endearing." - Shekey via Vancouver, WA
NEW VIDEO! Shekey, printing the non-vocals version of our newly re-recorded song, "Thirteen" via the control room in Vancouver, WA!
NEW VIDEO! Shekey in Vancouver, WA doing the final mixes on our record produced by Art Alexakis of Everclear! More videos to come!
Founded by Wisconsin natives and longtime childhood friends Aaron Shekey (vocals, guitar) and Ryan McGrew (bass), The Usual Things create an infectious blend of modern and classic rock swagger. Soon after the band’s inception, the duo enlisted Layne Knutson (drums) and Jim Lincoln (guitar, vocals, keyboard). What formed was an embodiment of the American midwest — the blue collar, but educated communities that raised The Usual Things founding members.
After entering college in 2005, the band made the decision to move their home base to Minneapolis, MN. Their second full length, entitled “Sprawl” was independently released in December of 2005. A more cohesive effort than its predecessor, “Sprawl” received rave reviews from midwest fans and publications alike. This bout of good fortune led to The Usual Things’ live debut in Minneapolis to over 1500 fans at the Weisman Art Museum in September of 2006.
Following the success of “Sprawl” and subsequent tours, the band immediately began writing for what would become an EP entitled “Apparently Nothing & The Usual Things”, a testament to a new musical direction that strayed from the no holds barred powerchords of The Usual Things’ past. Instead, “Apparently Nothing & The Usual Things” featured lavish production that included a small marching percussion ensemble, and focused on melody and lyrical content rather than rock n’ roll swagger. Released in August of 2007 in Middleton, WI at the largely attended Good Neighbor Festival, “The Usual Things”, gained the attention of many important figures in the music industry, as well as management companies and labels alike.
The band has since been touring and promoting the already successful EP, and has enlisted the help of Art Alexakis, iconic front man of the band “Everclear”, for production of their third independent full length effort, scheduled to be recorded in September, 2008...
has played with...
...Sherwood, Toadies, The Living Things, The Vacation, Pink Spiders, Burden Brothers, Houston Calls, Bedlight for Blue Eyes, Tokyo Rose, The Matches, Everclear, Red, and many more major/indie label artists...
recent live videos...
"Like Your Style" (NEW SONG!) @ Good Neighbor Festival 8-28-09
Hey just wondering how you are?? and how much u being a fan means to us!<3 seriously thank u so much our music means a lot so you giveing us the chance means even MORE. :) WE <3 YOU!!! WTLTR. (Show Some LOVE)
hey whats up? thank you so much for adding us if you get a chance, check out the music from our debut ep it just came out july 10th and is for sale for $5 :)
I would have tried to sneak into the show (21 in five months) if I could've. But I will settle for waiting around for the next show. But I do enjoy the name "Boo Fighters." Clever and yet punny in a good way. :D I may have to get a new one. Mine is starting to skip during The Radio. :( I just wanted to thank you for writing back. Its nice when bands aren't total assholes to the people who like their music.
I am glad I saw you guys open for Sherwood because your music is great. It has been in the cd player of my car since that show. Many of my friends now sing along to Mutual Friend with me after hearing every time they get in my car. I also rock the free t shirt I got quite often. I am totally stoked for your new record and to see you guys when you play Madison or Milwaukee...hopefully in the near future?
Also Layne, who is your friend from Sheboygan? Chances are I at least know who they are since this is one of those towns. :-P
Hey, Whats up? thanks for your support. we would love to see you add one of our songs to your page. Send me your email and get a free download, all we ask is that you Please request Farehaven song "Capsule" by email frog@webn.com or call 513-749-ROCK.
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All purchases of an "I would destroy" shirt recieve a FREE MP3 album of Deus Ex Machina!
Algren's debut album and its accompanying graphic novel are available now on iTunes, CD Baby, and others. Visit www.waywardsound.com for songs and images from the project!
Hey there just wanted to tell you we have a New Dance crazy ELECTRO-Song UP NOW! Also we have NEW BLOG about our up comeing Tour. We would LOVE to hear from u!
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