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User Sets Mode+
Rock / Pop Punk / Rock



Akron/Cleveland, Ohio
United States

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Last Login:  7/5/2008
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   User Sets Mode+: General Info
Member Since10/21/2006
Band Websiteusersetsmode.com
Band MembersMandy Lashua, Derek Lashua, Justin Arroyo, Eric Mzik
InfluencesMerch
Our new t-shirts feature a metallic shimmer logo and gray argyle/vine design on classic black American Apparel.
You can get one at all USM+ shows, on our website (www.usersetsmode.com), or by sending check or money order for $16.00 (shipping is already included) to:

Mississippi Music Company
PO Box 4 Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44222

Be sure to specify S, M, L or XL



Our EP is now available! CD's are available at all USM+ shows, on iTunes, at Amazon, as a download here on our myspace store, or you can get one shipped to you (artwork, case and all) by purchasing it from our website: www.usersetsmode.com



If you prefer, you can also order a CD by check or money order for $8.50 (shipping is already included) sent to the above address.

Thank you for all of your support! We'll see you at the shows!

Sounds Like
"The soundtrack to the story of our youth."

CD Review
Free Times
Published: May 28, 2008

Led by seductive singer Mandy Lashua, this Akron band retains the best of female vocalist-led, late-'90s, alt-rock acts (think Garbage) on this fine EP. The disc's opening tune, "Breaking Ground," races with frenetic energy and shows off the fine musicianship of guitarist Derek Lashua, bassist Justin Arroyo and drummer Craig Ramsey. The group slips a bit on the generic rocker "Disconnected," but songs such as "Guilty," "Speaking English" and "Paper" have a gritty, dynamic dimension to them, helped in part by the fine production work, courtesy of Derek Lashua. — JN

CD Review
Cleveland Scene Magazine
Published: April 30, 2008

Ages ago, User Sets Mode+ singer Mandy Lashua and guitarist Derek Lashua played in the Frans and Racermason. After a long layoff, they're rocking harder than ever — which is less surprising when you factor in new drummer Craig Ramsey, who's played metalcore and swing with Ascension and Ace & the Ragers. Derek plays like he's pissed, shredding out straightforward tension-and-release rock with some electrifying left-field jolts. Check out "Paper," in which Mandy's soaring siren voice interrupts an armor-plated disco beat with a commanding "1-2/1-2-3-4!" The simple moment comes off like genuine revelation. Dance rock it's not — it's rock that'll make you dance. And shout. -By D.X. Ferris

CD Review
Cool Cleveland™
Published: May 21, 2008

This Cleveland/Akron pop-punk connection has got a lot of pure audio energy going for it. User Sets Mode+ made their debut last year on the PureVolume stage in the Florida Music Festival & Conference in Orlando, but odds are you know members Mandy Lashua (vocals), Derek Lashua (guitars), Craig Ramsey (drums) and Justin Arroyo (bass) from the myriad of other bands they have participated in. Punky, sassy and feisty, the band's six-song, self-titled EP is done in a flash but it rocks hard in that perfect summertime way. Perfectly punky and crunchy, User Sets Mode+ kicks off the festivities with the adrenaline-fused "Breaking Ground" and "Disconnected," both of which have a great deal of uptempo appeal. Mandy Lashua's jaunty, saucy vocal histrionics are perfect for the sonic stew, giving the proceedings a swaggeringly sexy Garbage/Shirley Manson-like vibe. More slick than their respective indie projects, USM+ members jam a whole lot of spunk into a 20-minute punk-pop capsule. The only drawback to the EP is the perfect marketing -- that hopelessly longing for more. Perfect tunes for fun in the sun.
User Sets Mode+ offers their brand of punk-pop in two different formats. On Saturday, May 24 at 8PM, Derek and Mandy offer an acoustic performance at Bela Dubby in Lakewood; the following Saturday, May 31 at 9PM, they celebrate the release of the EP at the Beachland Ballroom with a host of great Cleveland bands including Bears, Coffinberry, Hot Rails, Beaten Awake, Kiddo and Expecting Rain. Visit them online at http://www.myspace.com/usersetsmode. -Cool Cleveland Managing Editor Peter Chakerian
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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 11 2008 10:00P
The Cedars Youngstown, Ohio
Jul 18 2008 7:00P
Rock Summit Festival Geneva on the Lake
Jul 26 2008 9:00P
Peabody’s - w/ American Rockstar Cleveland, Ohio
Sep 19 2008 9:00P
Beachland Clevaland, Ohio
Oct 22 2008 7:00P
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum Cleveland, Ohio

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   About User Sets Mode+
User Sets Mode+ rolls out more than a quartet's worth of sound pressure and high-energy, punky-edged rock. Since making their debut just last May as a showcasing artist in the Florida Music Festival & Conference (Orlando), USM+ has cut their teeth on the road and will set it off again this Summer with the release and support of their self-titled EP.

USM+ was also featured on this year's Florida Music Festival & Conference Official Industry Compilation CD, distributed at the conference May 15-17, 2008 in downtown Orlando.

What's with the name? "The band pulls it's name from old-school computer social networking, in the IRC. It's a computer command that made a fairly unique band name". Set your mode. USER SETS MODE+. See you at the shows!


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User Sets Mode+'s Friends Comments
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Zak





Jun 29 2008 1:13 PM

YES!
Matt





Jun 13 2008 8:24 PM

i'm pumped about peabody's, i won't have to work the next day!!!!!!
Brian





May 27 2008 4:44 PM

Cool. NY is my favorite city, too, but I'm biased because I live here ;).
Can't wait to see you guys live, keep me posted, please :D
20WT





May 27 2008 12:23 PM

20WT loves em some user sets mode.
wilson
Brian





May 26 2008 6:10 PM

Thanks for the add. Heard you on K-Rock Cleveland last night, you guys were great.
Coming to New York any time soon?
Radio Matt





May 25 2008 9:58 PM

Geneva on the Lake has great possibilities...with my Saturday night Clapton conflict, and all that.

good seein' you folks tonight..
Pat the Producer





May 24 2008 1:35 PM

hell yea!
Joshua





May 21 2008 4:37 PM

love the new trax...ssssswwwweeeetttt !!!!
Anonymous





May 17 2008 7:53 PM

Amazing show last night, guys.
Can't wait til next year!
Matt





May 13 2008 11:03 PM

good luck in florida!!!!
moe





May 12 2008 12:38 PM

have a great time in fla this week/end!
Pete Drivere (New and Old Songs Up)





May 12 2008 10:06 AM

Thanks so much for the add!

Pete
Balertwine





May 10 2008 1:51 PM


One year later,
I still gotta get in this band, somehow.


Yeah, that's what the + is for.

User Sets Mode + Balertwine.

Come see us do our big hit, "Can We Still Be Frans", among others.

City Liquor, 4 A.M., be there or be square.

- Baler

P.S.
- You got any spare change?

Steve





May 8 2008 3:42 PM

Thanks for the CD!! FINALLY! I can jam out to this other than on my computer here @ Myspace , Ok so why didn't Again make it? and I think Paper is my fave!
ツ ramblin man





May 7 2008 8:57 AM

Thanks for the EP, guys! Thought 'Again' would have made it in; that was the sound of Florida 07.

Speaking of which, go rock them again this year!! Safe trip.
xx
Matt





Apr 28 2008 8:12 PM




Ohio Vintage Aspasia





Apr 26 2008 10:50 AM

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Had a great time last night!!! Loved the songs!! Can't wait to see you again!!!
dennis





Apr 25 2008 7:29 PM

Me likes what i hear. ...and I'm sober, so that's gotta count for something
Wesker


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Apr 26 2008 11:41 AM

Excellent job last night.
It was a great to finally meet you guys and playing together is something we must do again!
Ohio Vintage Aspasia





Apr 24 2008 6:57 AM

Will definitely be there on Friday!! It's marked on my Calendar!
Jeremy





Apr 23 2008 11:31 AM

Got my usm+ cd today! Sounds great!!!
Josh <<RIP Loren>>





Apr 21 2008 6:21 PM

Hooray!!
Wesker


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Apr 18 2008 7:48 PM

Looking forward to next Friday night, it's gonna be a good time.
Anonymous





Apr 17 2008 8:25 PM

Congrats on the EP release! Can't wait to hear some of it when you guys get down here!
Radio Matt





Apr 15 2008 7:15 PM

My new profile feels more complete now that you guys have joined.

Gracias.
Everett Hunt





Apr 7 2008 6:41 PM

It was a pleasure meeting you guys, the performance was great. I hope to see USM+ again soon. Stay in touch.

Everett
"DOUBLE D"





Apr 6 2008 10:38 AM

Great job last night!!
Rob:.





Apr 3 2008 7:57 PM

Love the tracks. Great writing. Nice production. I call you.
Top Akron Bands





Mar 28 2008 2:04 PM

Looking forward to the show tomorrow night!!
Steve





Mar 25 2008 7:12 PM

It's what I do, It's what I am here for haha! See ya Sat.
!
Josh <<RIP Loren>>





Mar 5 2008 9:35 PM

Woohoo!!!
douglas





Mar 4 2008 3:06 PM

these songs seem to get better with each listen!
Josh <<RIP Loren>>





Feb 27 2008 5:28 PM

Yay!!! you're coming back to Y-Town!!!! =)