After Midnight Project
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After Midnight Project is an American
rock
band from Los Angeles, California
, currently signed to Universal Motown.
, in 2007, they caught the attention of Universal Motown and were signed. They entered the studio with renowned producer, John Feldmann
, upon being signed, to record their debut full-length album, Let's Build Something to Break
, which was released on August 11, 2009. The album's first single, "Take Me Home" entered the airwaves in June 2009. AMP performed on the Vans Warped Tour in preparation for the release of that album. In 2009 band did multiple interviews and autograph signings for Music Saves Lives
.
The band also revealed as early as December 2009 that they would be performing on the entire 2010 Warped Tour.
After Midnight Project toured all through 2009 and 2010 with bands such as Chevelle
, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Papa Roach
, 30 Seconds to Mars
, 10 years
, Story Of the Year
and more. The band played numerous amounts of radio shows while supporting their hit single, "Take Me Home", which reached number 25 on alternative rock radio. After losing their drummer, Danny Morris, and bass player, T.J. Armstrong, they found Ryan Folden (The Agony Scene
/Burn Halo
) and bass player Travis and finished off the summer of 2010 playing the entire Vans Warped Tour. Lead singer Jason Evigan commented on line-up changes: "Our drummer quit, he has three kids, and our buddies in Papa Roach immediately said, “We have a guy for you,” and it was Ryan. And then our buddies in Chevelle recommended Travis when our bass player pretty much couldn’t come back to the band because of some legal issues."
After Midnight Project is currently in the studio writing their new album and developing their new sound. They played at the Key Club
in West Hollywood with Everclear
Dec.14th for Music Saves Lives
and will start touring again Spring 2011.
The band announced they would be releasing their first live album entitled, "Live at Bamboozle" on February 22, 2011.
After Midnight Project left their label, Universal Motown, and will be independently releasing a six song EP entitled, You Belong
on April 1, 2011. The first single, "Hour Glass" was released on March 1, 2011.You Belong
was released early to fans on March 24, 2011.
Spencer Bastian - guitar
Christian Meadows - guitar
Ryan Folden - drums
TJ Armstrong (2004–2010) - bass, vocals
United States
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rock
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
band from Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles , with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in California, USA and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of , and is located in Southern California...
, currently signed to Universal Motown.
History
After Midnight Project began in 2004 in Los Angeles, California. They are known for their energetic live shows, extensive touring, and close connection to fans. They are also featured in the end credits with their song "Take Me Home" for the game Prey. With the release of their EP, The BecomingThe Becoming (album)
The Becoming is an EP released by American rock band, After Midnight Project. It was released in 2007.This album caught the attention of Universal Motown and eventually led to the band being signed by them...
, in 2007, they caught the attention of Universal Motown and were signed. They entered the studio with renowned producer, John Feldmann
John Feldmann
John William Feldmann is an American musician and producer who is the lead singer/guitarist of the band Goldfinger. He is known as an animal rights advocate.- Music :...
, upon being signed, to record their debut full-length album, Let's Build Something to Break
Let's Build Something to Break
Let's Build Something to Break is the debut full-length album by American rock band, After Midnight Project. It was released on August 11, 2009 through Universal Motown. The album was produced by renowned producer and Goldfinger frontman, John Feldmann....
, which was released on August 11, 2009. The album's first single, "Take Me Home" entered the airwaves in June 2009. AMP performed on the Vans Warped Tour in preparation for the release of that album. In 2009 band did multiple interviews and autograph signings for Music Saves Lives
Music Saves Lives
Music Saves Lives is a not for profit 5013 organization and is listed in the IRS publication 78. Established in January 2006 by founder Russel Hornbeek in Seal Beach, California. Music Saves Lives has educated students and encouraged over 120,000 summer blood donations from youth under the age of 25...
.
The band also revealed as early as December 2009 that they would be performing on the entire 2010 Warped Tour.
After Midnight Project toured all through 2009 and 2010 with bands such as Chevelle
Chevelle
Chevelle is an American alternative metal trio that formed in 1995 in Grayslake, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. The band was originally composed of two brothers and a local friend: Pete Loeffler , Sam Loeffler , and Matt Scott . Matt was later replaced by brother Joe Loeffler...
, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Papa Roach
Papa Roach
Papa Roach is an American rock band from Vacaville, California. Their first major-label release was the triple-platinum album Infest . The group's success continued with their gold album Lovehatetragedy , their platinum album Getting Away with Murder , The Paramour Sessions , and Metamorphosis...
, 30 Seconds to Mars
30 Seconds to Mars
30 Seconds to Mars is an American rock band from Los Angeles, formed in 1998. Since 2007, the band has consisted of actor Jared Leto , Shannon Leto and Tomo Miličević...
, 10 years
10 Years
10 Years is an American alternative metal band, formed in Knoxville, Tennessee in 1999.-Early Years, Into the Half Moon :10 Years was initially formed in Knoxville, Tennessee in 1999 with singer Mike Underdown, drummer Brian Vodinh, bassist Lewis Cosby, and guitarists Ryan "Tater" Johnson and Matt...
, Story Of the Year
Story of the Year
Story of the Year is an American rock band formed in St. Louis, Missouri in 2000. The band was initially named 67 North but was then changed to Big Blue Monkey...
and more. The band played numerous amounts of radio shows while supporting their hit single, "Take Me Home", which reached number 25 on alternative rock radio. After losing their drummer, Danny Morris, and bass player, T.J. Armstrong, they found Ryan Folden (The Agony Scene
The Agony Scene
The Agony Scene was a metalcore/deathcore band from Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA. On October 8, 2008, frontman Mike Williams confirmed that the band had broken up in the spring of that year...
/Burn Halo
Burn Halo
Burn Halo is a hard rock band, originating from Orange County, California and Tulsa, Oklahoma. It was formed by James Hart, former lead singer of Orange County metalcore band Eighteen Visions.-Formation and self-titled debut album :...
) and bass player Travis and finished off the summer of 2010 playing the entire Vans Warped Tour. Lead singer Jason Evigan commented on line-up changes: "Our drummer quit, he has three kids, and our buddies in Papa Roach immediately said, “We have a guy for you,” and it was Ryan. And then our buddies in Chevelle recommended Travis when our bass player pretty much couldn’t come back to the band because of some legal issues."
After Midnight Project is currently in the studio writing their new album and developing their new sound. They played at the Key Club
Key Club
Key Club International is the oldest and largest service program for high school students. It is a student-led organization whose goal is to teach leadership through serving others. Key Club International is a part of the Kiwanis International family of service-leadership programs...
in West Hollywood with Everclear
Everclear (band)
Everclear is a rock band formed in Portland, Oregon in 1992 best known for their radio hits spanning more than a decade. For most of its existence, Everclear has consisted of Art Alexakis , Craig Montoya , and Greg Eklund . Eklund replaced original drummer Scott Cuthbert in 1994...
Dec.14th for Music Saves Lives
Music Saves Lives
Music Saves Lives is a not for profit 5013 organization and is listed in the IRS publication 78. Established in January 2006 by founder Russel Hornbeek in Seal Beach, California. Music Saves Lives has educated students and encouraged over 120,000 summer blood donations from youth under the age of 25...
and will start touring again Spring 2011.
The band announced they would be releasing their first live album entitled, "Live at Bamboozle" on February 22, 2011.
After Midnight Project left their label, Universal Motown, and will be independently releasing a six song EP entitled, You Belong
You Belong (album)
You Belong is an EP released by American rock band, After Midnight Project. Its released on April 1st, 2011.The first single "Hourglass" was first released on KROQ on February 27, 2011.-Track list:#"You Belong" #"Fire in the Sky"...
on April 1, 2011. The first single, "Hour Glass" was released on March 1, 2011.You Belong
You Belong (album)
You Belong is an EP released by American rock band, After Midnight Project. Its released on April 1st, 2011.The first single "Hourglass" was first released on KROQ on February 27, 2011.-Track list:#"You Belong" #"Fire in the Sky"...
was released early to fans on March 24, 2011.
Band members
Jason Evigan - vocalsSpencer Bastian - guitar
Guitar
The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
Christian Meadows - guitar
Guitar
The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
Ryan Folden - drums
Former members
Danny Morris (2004–2010) - drumsTJ Armstrong (2004–2010) - bass, vocals
EPs
- After Midnight Project (self-released, June 20, 2005)
- The BecomingThe Becoming (album)The Becoming is an EP released by American rock band, After Midnight Project. It was released in 2007.This album caught the attention of Universal Motown and eventually led to the band being signed by them...
(self-released, 2007) - Live from Bamboozle 2010 (February 22, 2011)
- You BelongYou Belong (album)You Belong is an EP released by American rock band, After Midnight Project. Its released on April 1st, 2011.The first single "Hourglass" was first released on KROQ on February 27, 2011.-Track list:#"You Belong" #"Fire in the Sky"...
(April 1, 2011)
Singles
| Year | Title | US Alt. | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | "Take Me Home" | 26 | Let's Build Something to Break Let's Build Something to Break Let's Build Something to Break is the debut full-length album by American rock band, After Midnight Project. It was released on August 11, 2009 through Universal Motown. The album was produced by renowned producer and Goldfinger frontman, John Feldmann.... |
| 2010 | "Fighting My Way Back" | — | |
| 2011 | "Hourglass" | — | You Belong You Belong (album) You Belong is an EP released by American rock band, After Midnight Project. Its released on April 1st, 2011.The first single "Hourglass" was first released on KROQ on February 27, 2011.-Track list:#"You Belong" #"Fire in the Sky"... |