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The Returners

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to other bands who go by the name "The Returners": consider changing your name to "The New Returners," or something cause i'll(we'll) go to whatever unimaginable lengths necessary to keep the name that we feel we've merited more than any other group. you want the name? let's hear your stuff
the returners began with matt and reilly. after strictly writing and recording for about a year and a half, it became apparent to both of us we needed a full band to pursue the direction we wanted. our prayers were answered and ryan and erik were assimilated shortly after.
as of now, "the demo/EP," is about 6 songs equal to about a half hour of music. our first real record which will probably be forged by the sweat of our own hands (no outside funding), will include likely four or five of the songs from this demo (some of which are being re-recorded), and five or six new songs yet to be recorded. three of these are completely written and can be heard at our shows randomly as we feel fit.
so all in all, finishing our recording ahead of us in terms of our first 'official' release will likely be completed within six months from now. as for all the other crap involved in distribution, pressing, and non-musical related hurdles, its a little unpredictable. i, personally would be happy to see a professional record in shelves in vendors all around by one year. we'll see.
for more songs, go here: http://www.nowhereradio.com/artists/album.php?aid=2076&a lid=1662
For the time being, enjoy.

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Member Since: 09/04/2007
Band Website: under construction. myspace - matt/reilly"under construction. myspace - matt/reilly
Band Members: reilly herrewig-pope (vocals/guitar) :: matt fusiek (drums) :: ryan cacophony (bass) :: erik sleight (lead guitar)
Influences: this is just a ridiculous thing to ask...too many influences to count but off the top of my head i hear (this is in no particular order or importance, this is just humoring):

millencolin :: green day :: the appleseed cast :: the get up kids :: nofx :: the replacements :: paul westerberg :: the beatles :: the descendents :: saves the day :: band of horses :: sunny day real-estate :: the offspring :: all :: radiohead :: the police :: pennywise :: bad religion :: operation ivy :: the cure :: the new amsterdams :: GWAR :: the foo fighters :: artful dodger :: i also personally have an insatiable thirst for metal but that banter has no place here
Sounds Like: you tell us
Record Label: abitterhello...
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

The Returners in the studio...

Same As Yesterday is currently being recorded. Those who know us best know we take a while to complete a song but it is usually worth the wait. The song should appear on the abitterhello compilation C...
Posted by on Mon, 12 May 2008 17:39:00 GMT

updated information on new material and recording plans

:: list in chronological order ::-earlier-1. when you're gone - finished but obsolete2. you're starting too - finished but possible rerecord3. so fine in red - finished/totally4. my way - finished/tot...
Posted by on Sat, 22 Mar 2008 04:32:00 GMT

new live action shots?! no way!

thanks to the graciousness of some certain die-hard fans to the death (b-rad), we finally have some live action shots! lets hear it for the fanaticsbtw - read the previous post concerning our dire nee...
Posted by on Sat, 22 Mar 2008 02:43:00 GMT

!!ATTENTION PHOTOGRAPHERS !!

We need a damn picture, this is getting ridiculous.we don’t much to offer in terms of capital but we guarantee some good laughs... Hopefully that’s enough for someone out there...and you d...
Posted by on Fri, 21 Mar 2008 08:16:00 GMT

LOOKING FOR BANDS TO JOIN FORCES

it is becoming apparent that we need allies in this cut-throat industry.if any of you guys are in bands in the area and come from a similar indie-rock frame-of-mind and want to schedule something to p...
Posted by on Fri, 21 Mar 2008 08:07:00 GMT

Upcoming shows

We have a few show prospects up in the air. There may be a show on the 5th of April that is yet to be made concrete, a show around the third week of April, and a show in May at some festival. In other...
Posted by on Tue, 18 Mar 2008 11:16:00 GMT

New song "Deadbeat" and the upcoming show

The version of Deadbeat that's currently uploaded will be taken down very soon so if you like it, download it. An updated mix is in the works. Jake Weeks will be running sound for the show at Jamie's....
Posted by on Sat, 15 Dec 2007 20:43:00 GMT

Little Mama Melodrama

Our newest song, Little Mama Melodrama, is currently being recording and will be released in the near future.
Posted by on Sun, 02 Sep 2007 10:33:00 GMT

Liquid Handcuffs

Returners update: Liquid Handcuffs is near completion, however it will not be available for direct download. It will be featured on the Rocket Science demo only.
Posted by on Wed, 04 Jul 2007 17:55:00 GMT