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Movies With Heroes

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About Me


CH-CH-CH-CHANGES ...
So, remember how in 1966 the Beatles decided to stop touring in order to concentrate on their recordings? Well, that's kind of what Movies With Heroes is doing now.
Unless some amazing touring opportunities pop up, we're going to spend our time writing new music and delivering it to you with a bow on top right here on our myspace page.
Some of it we'll sell; most of it we'll probably just give away.
Meanwhile, watch for live, unreleased and old material on our myspace store. It'll be rock-tastic.
So while our overseas friends might not see our faces any time soon, we hope you'll continue to stop by the page, interact and check out some of the new music. Which, incidentally, is going to be way better than anything the Beatles did. Or not. We're not sure yet.
Lots of love,
Keith and Jeff
NOTHING HERE IS PERFECT - out now in the US and Europe
BIOGRAPHY
There are two sides to every story, and the music of Lancaster PA..s Movies With Heroes is no exception. For Movies, five years of indie touring, self-released records and uncompromising live shows culminated with the recording of their debut full-length, NOTHING HERE IS PERFECT, on CI Records, followed up by a very successful European tour covering 10 countries in support of Fields Forever (featuring Jon Bunch of Sense Field and Further Seems Forever).
While in Europe, Movies caught the attention of Rude Records, the European home of bands like AFI, the Offspring, Gogol Bordello, MXPX, The Vandals and The Casualties. Rude signed the band, released NOTHING HERE IS PERFECT in April 2007 and brought the band back for another month-long stint from Italy to Scotland and everywhere in between.
The impact was immediate, with Movies appearing everywhere from Zane Lowe’s mega-popular show on BBC Radio 1 to Italy’s biggest rock station, Rock FM, from Kerrang!, Rock Sound, and Metal Hammer to Rock Star, Sonic, Up Magazine and countless more.
NOTHING HERE IS PERFECT, an overpowering blend of the ferocious and the fragile, manages to deliver on two fronts, simultaneously rocking both melodically and methodically. On one hand, you have the cerebral lyrics, the deliberate arrangements and the intricately structured melodies. It..s music from the brain, plotted-out with uncanny precision. On the other hand, you have the sound of something visceral and fierce. This is what it sounds like when you go for broke.
Produced and recorded by the members of Movies With Heroes and mixed in part by Ed Rose (The Get Up Kids, Reggie And The Full Effect), NOTHING HERE IS PERFECT is a kaleidoscopic romp through the annals of rock. From the riotous march of “Wake Up” to the black-and-blue groove of “Nothing” to the anthemic pop of “Wildflower,” the band shows in the full spectrum of colors how struggle, sacrifice and angst can blossom into a sound full of purpose and drive. Since solidifying in 2000, the band has shared stages around the globe with the likes of Coheed and Cambria, Dashboard Confessional, Cursive, The Promise Ring, Lovedrug, Pedro the Lion, Relient K, The Juliana Theory, Bayside, mewithoutYou, The Pink Spiders, Jeremy Enigk and more.
With an internationally acclaimed album and more people jumping on the bandwagon each day, Movies With Heroes is poised to become one of the most excitingly honest and emotive bands to emerge from the independent music scene. Like a working-class Coldplay, or the Foo Fighters with a doctorate, Movies With Heroes walks a fine line between the two sides of its story, finding something beautiful in the delicate balance between them.

My Interests

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Member Since: 12/23/2004
Band Website: movieswithheroes.com
Band Members:

Commanders In Chief:

Keith – Vocals, Guitar

Jeff – Bass, Vocals, Keys, Loops

Adam – Guitar, BGV

Drummies:
Jeremy
Scott

Guit-Army:
Chiemena
Patrick
Daniel
Guido
Gabe
John
Steve
Jason
Influences: U2, Drive-By Truckers, Jimmy Eat World, Sunny Day Real Estate, Built To Spill, Imogen Heap, The Sounds, Strike Anywhere, Blonde Redhead, Pat Benatar (seriously)
Sounds Like: The future of music, provided that music made in the
future ends up sounding like rock and roll circa 2007.

VIDEO FOR "THE WAVE"

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT "NOTHING HERE IS PERFECT"

"Movies With Heroes write their synth-accented, big-chorused pop-rock anthems with the sense of urgency one only gets from having a foot in punk rock... At once delicate and aggresive, uplifting and totally depressing, NOTHING HERE IS PERFECT changes moods like the Warped Tour changes headliners. Incidentally, we see no reason MWH shouldn't be ruling Warped nation in a few years, unless U2 hires 'em to open first."
-Alternative Press

"Honest rock. More working-class than Radiohead, more cultured than the Foo Fighters, the boys have all the cards in place to stay on the scene a long time. The band's mixture of melody and angst won't remain in the shadows for long."
-MTV Italy

"'The Wave' is the unavoidable hit of the summer. ... NOTHING HERE IS PERFECT wins you over on the first lesson, conquers you on the second listen and makes you cry on the third. A good adventure."
-Rock Sound (Italy)

"Movies With Heroes has all the cards in place to achieve success. Within the mass confusion of releases that line the shelves in stores from month to month, they sparkle because of the absolute quality of their work. It would be a real sin for anyone to risk not taking notice."
-Metal Hammer

“Sincere and moving with hints of '80s stadium rock. … All ten songs play like incredible hymns.”
-XL Di Repubblica (Italy)

"Wonderful debut!"
-Stardust (Germany)

" "A record full of great indie-pop songs."
-Fuze (Germany)

"This record is perfect. It should be part of every good indie record collection."
-Listen To It (Germany)

Fall Out Boy didn't do as well as them."
-Musix (Germany)

"If you want a newcomer, they should be as simpatico and talented as MWH."
-Sweet Jane Music (Germany)

"Seems to be perfect."
-Slam (Germany)

"The songs are so well-written, it doesn't matter what genre of music you appreciate. The melodies are catchy, the harmonies are about as perfect as you can get. Co-vocalists Keith Wilson and Jeff Royer are, and this is not an exaggeration, two of the best in all of rock today."
-Impose Magazine

"Unbelievable. Keep your eyes peeled for these guys to quite possibly become the next Fall Out Boy."
-Entertainment World

"There is not a bad song on here. A must-have for anyone that dares to say they like rock music."
-AllAgesZine

"While they may not currently be the it band of the moment, they should be, and that moment should last for an incredibly long time."
-Smother

"Absolutely magical!!! The tunes are emotive, strong, and full of passion. The music is edgy, soothing, hopeful, and heartbreaking all at the same time."
-Away Team

"With the release of NOTHING HERE IS PERFECT, Movies with Heroes could easily become a household name."
-Dailycampus

"Movies With Heroes, much like Jimmy Eat World and Acceptance, have the ability to write pop hooks that are bigger than you might be able to handle."
-Wrankmusic

"One of the most exciting and honest bands recording today. This album is a must-have to anyone who calls themselves a fan of true rock."
-Aced Magazine

"NOTHING HERE IS PERFECT is a flat-out great album. Not just occasionally, but just about every song features a memorable, singable, enjoyable, eye-opening chorus."
-Decapolis

"NOTHING HERE IS PERFECT is strong from start to finish, with amazing musicianship, rivaling anyone else who has ever played melodic rock and roll."
-Indie Vision Music
Record Label: CI Records – USA
Rude Records – Europe
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

MWH opening for Barack Obama

Hey everyoneWe're super-excited to announce that we've been asked to open for Barack Obama at tomorrow's (Saturday, April 19) rally in Lancaster.Barack will roll into the Lancaster train station at 6p...
Posted by Movies With Heroes on Fri, 18 Apr 2008 08:31:00 PST

MWH hearts Matt Pinfield

Hey dudersSo, apparently Matt Pinfield called up our friend Chooch the other day and told him that Movies With Heroes is now in regular rotation on his national radio show.That, of course, is awesome....
Posted by Movies With Heroes on Wed, 05 Dec 2007 09:20:00 PST

"Live In Dublin" tracks available now!

Hey everyoneWe have put the remaining tracks of our "Live In Dublin" album on our MySpace store.These are recordings from one of our favorite shows ever in our second home, Dublin. They are live and a...
Posted by Movies With Heroes on Tue, 21 Aug 2007 08:38:00 PST

Back From Europe!!

Hey everyoneWe made it back from Europe in one piece. Kind of. We had a great time. It was incredible to make so many new friends and to hang out with the great people we met last year (Dublin, holla!...
Posted by Movies With Heroes on Tue, 05 Jun 2007 10:30:00 PST

MTV Italy / Nothing Here Is Perfect out April 20

Hey everyoneWe wanted to let our Italian friends know that starting tomorrow (April 12), MTV Italy will have a preview of our new album, Nothing Here Is Perfect, and a few video clips, including our v...
Posted by Movies With Heroes on Wed, 11 Apr 2007 08:04:00 PST

BBC Radio 1, new interviews and our awesome new hoodies

Hey everyoneWe are excited to announce that we've been getting some love from BBC Radio 1.If you're in the UK and have a phone (I bet you do), please call them up and request "Wake Up!"Thanks to every...
Posted by Movies With Heroes on Tue, 27 Mar 2007 07:40:00 PST

Hot! Hot! Hot!

Hey everyoneThings are heating up in anticipation of our album Nothing Here Is Perfect, out April 20 in Europe.We are super-excited about everything that's happening, and we're just getting started!US...
Posted by Movies With Heroes on Wed, 07 Mar 2007 11:17:00 PST

Euro release date / upcoming shows

Hey Errbody Just wanted to let you know about some news. First of all, we'll be returning to the Chameleon Club in Lancaster, PA on March 25 with the great band Brazil. This will be a co-headlining ...
Posted by Movies With Heroes on Wed, 28 Feb 2007 01:53:00 PST

New European tour itinerary, and a video that actually works

Hey everyone First of all to our European friends - we've posted the new itinerary for the May tour. This is only the routing, not the final schedule, so if your city isn't on here, don't worry! Can'...
Posted by Movies With Heroes on Fri, 26 Jan 2007 09:09:00 PST

Christmas show, European tour, European release, etc.

Hey gangJust wanted to let everyone know about the CI Records Christmas show, happening next Thursday, December 28.Here's the scoopTHURSDAY, DECEMBER 28Chameleon Club (223 North Water Street, Lancaste...
Posted by Movies With Heroes on Tue, 19 Dec 2006 09:12:00 PST