And What A Beautiful Mess This Is

Hey!! Thank you so much for reading my Current Obessions journals. I hope you guys liked the bands I've written about so far. Here are the rest of my obessions for August.

1. Brighten

Does anyone know if Brighten is still together?! Justin has been playing guitar with A Rocket To The Moon (the tour dates for their fall tour have been posted if you haven't checked yet) for a while, so I have no idea. They said they were working on some new songs, but they haven't updated their myspace in a while.They were named one of Purevolume's top unsigned bands in 2008. Their songs are indie-rockish. I'm in love with 'King vs. Queen' Every single song on it is a win. Does anyone know where I can buy their EP 'Early Love' ? It's not on iTunes and I can't find it anywhere! :(

2. Vega Under Fire

This alternative rock-punk pop bands from Naples, FL. Listening to Vega Under Fire's album 'Life Of The Party' makes me want to dance. I'm listening to it now and I can hardly sit still. Seriously. Listen for youself and tell me if you can sit still or not. You will fall in love with the synths, powerful bass, and guitar. Listen to the song Catapult. I think Derek from Mayday Parade is in it. At 3:57ish, do you think it sounds like Derek from Mayday Parade? Yes/No? They were also named one of Purevolume's top unsigned bands in 2008. Yay for Purevolume discovering awesome bands! :D

3. Stephen Jerzak

I just wanted to say that Stephen is absolutely ADORABLE! His music reminds me alot of Never Shout Never, but I personally think that he's better than Christofer.. Maybe it's cuz that there's a song called 'Jenny, You're A Mystery' Haaha. This August, he is going to be on the A Summer To Remember Tour with The Scene Aesthetic, The Ready Set, The Color Fred, and Tyler Brown Williams. He has 2 EPs out right now that you can buy for about $5 on iTunes. Peace.Love.Truth. is my favorite. You can also follow him on Twitter.

4. Mercy Mercedes

 I saw them in May with Forever The Sickest Kids and they were pretty good live. This was the first time I have ever heard of him. They got the crowd going crazy. Especially during the song 'The Perfect Scene' I remember being elbowed in the rib and getting covered in everyone else's sweat during their set. Ew. I think Tina Parol was on before them and people just kinda stood there. Haha. You can download their EP on iTunes for $5.94. But if you don't want to, I suggest at least buying 'Shiver Me Timbers' or 'Dr. Huxtable'.They will be playing a couple shows in September with Stereo Skyline, The Ready Set, and Tina Parol in September. They will also be playing a couple shows at six flags and posting a cover song soon. So keep checking their myspace for updates.

5. The Record Life

I love The Record Life. All the songs are catchy and well written. Jake's voice is original. Who doesn't love a guy who can sing and play the piano?! You're crazy if you don't. I know some bands don't have the time to respond to myspace comments, but Jake does. I don't have a myspace, but it always makes me happy when bands comment me back on facebook or twitter. So if you want him to come to your city, leave him a comment on his myspace. He will respond, and if he doesn't, show him this journal saying he should. Tell him to get a Buzznet too. Haha. Throughout September, TRL will be touring with We Shot The Moon (I don't know if you remember them from my first Current Obsessions, but check them out if you haven't yet!) You can buy the Souldier EP for $3.96. I'm in love with every single song on it. And follow him on Twitter.

peaceee,

<3Jenny