Thelastplaceyoulook
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thelastplaceyoulook is an American
rock
band that formed in Houston, Texas
. Their debut extended play
, The Lies We Tell Ourselves
, was released on May 30, 2006
. This was followed up with the debut of their first full-length album
See The Light Inside You
, on January 29, 2009
, which featured singles "Don’t Make It So Easy"
and "Band to Save Me"
. A third as-yet untitled album is currently in production with the first single expected to be "Rip It Out."
with friends Kevin Pool, Richard Sherwood, Derek Young and Andy Moths. Their EP, The Lies We Tell Ourselves, was released on May 30, 2006
. Following the release of The Lies We Tell Ourselves, they entered into the studio in 2008
and began work on their follow-up album. In 2009, the band released their full-length debut See The Light Inside You.
The first music video for the single "Don’t Make It So Easy" was produced by Taylor Gahm and released on July 13, 2009. Since then, the second single "Band to Save Me" has been added to regular rotation on Clear Channel's
94.5 KTBZ The Buzz
. The band has also been spotlighted by media outlets such as Audio ADD and the Houston Press
.
During this time the band parted ways with drummer Andy Moths. Both sides have stated it was a "mutual amicable parting due to Moths' family and other commitments."
, while continuing to write new material for their upcoming album, as well as searching for a full-time replacement drummer. After touring with several interim drummers, Mikey Garcia was added as the band's permanent drummer.
thelastplaceyoulook were nominated for the 2009 Houston Press Music Awards (“Rock,” “Best Male Vocals,” “Best Drummer,” and “Best Local Song,” for "Don’t Make It So Easy") and the 2010 Texas Buzz Awards
. In 2011, the band were again nominated by the Houston Press for the 2011 Music Awards (“Rock,” “Best Male Vocals,” “Best Songwriter,” “Best Drummer,” and “Best Song” for "Band to Save Me"). In June 2011, the band won a Houston Web Award for "Best Use of Facebook
by a Band or Musician". On November 16th, 2011 the band won two Houston Press Music Awards in the "Best Rock" and "Best Male Vocals" categories.
In July 2011, the band returned to the studio to work on their next album. The first single "Rip It Out" was recorded, with several other songs in the production and recording phases. The band has given free advance copies of "Rip It Out" as part of ongoing band contests, as well as adding the song in frequent rotation during live shows. In September 2011, "Band to Save Me" was featured on Escaping The Ordinary's compilation album, Escaping The Ordinary: Volume Two.
The band will hit the road again late in 2011 and 2012
. In September 2011 they played at the first annual Houston Press BestFest alongside Cake
and The Toadies. In October 2011 they played the mainstage at Buzzfest XXVII
at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion alongside the likes of Staind
and Bush
. The band also co-headlined the 2011 Houston Press Music Awards Showcase in November 2011.
The music video for "Band to Save Me" was released on September 5, 2011. The band is currently in production on their latest album which is expected to be released in 2012, accompanying a 2012 tour.
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Rock music
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band that formed in Houston, Texas
Houston, Texas
Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States, and the largest city in the state of Texas. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the city had a population of 2.1 million people within an area of . Houston is the seat of Harris County and the economic center of , which is the ...
. Their debut extended play
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
, The Lies We Tell Ourselves
The Lies We Tell Ourselves
The Lies We Tell Ourselves, is a extended play album by American rock band thelastplaceyoulook. It was released on May 30, 2006 and produced by John Glover and Marke Townsend. The first single is "I've Got a Question for You . . . Why Are You Still Here?"...
, was released on May 30, 2006
2006 in music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2006.-January:*January 10 – Eric Burdon releases his album Soul of a Man and begins touring with a new band....
. This was followed up with the debut of their first full-length album
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
See The Light Inside You
See The Light Inside You
See The Light Inside You, is the first full length album by American rock band thelastplaceyoulook. It was released on January 29, 2009 and produced by thelastplaceyoulook and Will Hoffman. The first single is "Don't Make it So Easy" and the music video was produced by Taylor Gahm and released on...
, on January 29, 2009
2009 in music
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, which featured singles "Don’t Make It So Easy"
See The Light Inside You
See The Light Inside You, is the first full length album by American rock band thelastplaceyoulook. It was released on January 29, 2009 and produced by thelastplaceyoulook and Will Hoffman. The first single is "Don't Make it So Easy" and the music video was produced by Taylor Gahm and released on...
and "Band to Save Me"
See The Light Inside You
See The Light Inside You, is the first full length album by American rock band thelastplaceyoulook. It was released on January 29, 2009 and produced by thelastplaceyoulook and Will Hoffman. The first single is "Don't Make it So Easy" and the music video was produced by Taylor Gahm and released on...
. A third as-yet untitled album is currently in production with the first single expected to be "Rip It Out."
Origins, The Lies We Tell Ourselves (2006)
In 2006 singer Justin Nava formed thelastplaceyoulookThelastplaceyoulook
thelastplaceyoulook is an American rock band that formed in Houston, Texas. Their debut extended play, The Lies We Tell Ourselves, was released on May 30, 2006. This was followed up with the debut of their first full-length album See The Light Inside You, on January 29, 2009, which featured singles...
with friends Kevin Pool, Richard Sherwood, Derek Young and Andy Moths. Their EP, The Lies We Tell Ourselves, was released on May 30, 2006
2006 in music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2006.-January:*January 10 – Eric Burdon releases his album Soul of a Man and begins touring with a new band....
. Following the release of The Lies We Tell Ourselves, they entered into the studio in 2008
2008 in music
2008 was a huge year in music history with the emergence of pop superstars Lady Gaga and Katy Perry into the mainstream. Also, this is the year that is widely agreed upon by critics as the start of the fall of hip hop from the mainstream and the rise of Synthpop into the mainstream due to acts such...
and began work on their follow-up album. In 2009, the band released their full-length debut See The Light Inside You.
See The Light Inside You, and Member Changes (2009-2010)
With See The Light Inside You, Space City Rock stated that the musical direction of the band took a different turn from their previous work.The first music video for the single "Don’t Make It So Easy" was produced by Taylor Gahm and released on July 13, 2009. Since then, the second single "Band to Save Me" has been added to regular rotation on Clear Channel's
Clear channel
A clear-channel station is an AM band Radio station in North America that has the highest protection from interference from other stations, particularly concerning night-time skywave propagation. Usually known as class A stations since 1982, they are occasionally still referred to by their former...
94.5 KTBZ The Buzz
KTBZ-FM
KTBZ-FM, also known as 94.5 The Buzz, is an alternative rock radio station licensed to Houston, Texas with studios located in Houston at 2000 West Loop South, Suite 300, and with transmitter facilities located in Missouri City, Texas.- History :...
. The band has also been spotlighted by media outlets such as Audio ADD and the Houston Press
Houston Press
The Houston Press is an alternative weekly newspaper published in Houston, Texas, United States. It is headquartered in Downtown Houston....
.
During this time the band parted ways with drummer Andy Moths. Both sides have stated it was a "mutual amicable parting due to Moths' family and other commitments."
"Rip It Out", Awards, Tours (2010-Present)
The band toured throughout 20102010 in music
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, while continuing to write new material for their upcoming album, as well as searching for a full-time replacement drummer. After touring with several interim drummers, Mikey Garcia was added as the band's permanent drummer.
thelastplaceyoulook were nominated for the 2009 Houston Press Music Awards (“Rock,” “Best Male Vocals,” “Best Drummer,” and “Best Local Song,” for "Don’t Make It So Easy") and the 2010 Texas Buzz Awards
KTBZ-FM
KTBZ-FM, also known as 94.5 The Buzz, is an alternative rock radio station licensed to Houston, Texas with studios located in Houston at 2000 West Loop South, Suite 300, and with transmitter facilities located in Missouri City, Texas.- History :...
. In 2011, the band were again nominated by the Houston Press for the 2011 Music Awards (“Rock,” “Best Male Vocals,” “Best Songwriter,” “Best Drummer,” and “Best Song” for "Band to Save Me"). In June 2011, the band won a Houston Web Award for "Best Use of Facebook
Facebook
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by a Band or Musician". On November 16th, 2011 the band won two Houston Press Music Awards in the "Best Rock" and "Best Male Vocals" categories.
In July 2011, the band returned to the studio to work on their next album. The first single "Rip It Out" was recorded, with several other songs in the production and recording phases. The band has given free advance copies of "Rip It Out" as part of ongoing band contests, as well as adding the song in frequent rotation during live shows. In September 2011, "Band to Save Me" was featured on Escaping The Ordinary's compilation album, Escaping The Ordinary: Volume Two.
The band will hit the road again late in 2011 and 2012
2012 in music
2012 in music may refer to:*2012 in African music*2012 in American music*2012 in Australian music*2012 in British music*2012 in Canadian music*2012 in European music *2012 in Irish music*2012 in Japanese music...
. In September 2011 they played at the first annual Houston Press BestFest alongside Cake
Cake (band)
Cake is an American alternative rock band from Sacramento, California. Consisting of singer John McCrea, trumpeter Vince DiFiore, guitarist Xan McCurdy, bassist Gabe Nelson and drummer Paulo Baldi, the band has been noted for McCrea's sarcastic lyrics and deadpan voice, DiFiore's trumpet parts, and...
and The Toadies. In October 2011 they played the mainstage at Buzzfest XXVII
Buzzfest
Buzzfest is the name of two unrelated music festivals held in Houston and Nashville. The Buzzfest in Houston is a bi-annual show hosted by the radio station 94.5 The Buzz while the Buzzfest in Nashville is an annual show hosted by the radio station 102.9 The Buzz.-Past events:*Buzzfest 2010...
at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion alongside the likes of Staind
Staind
Staind is an American rock band that was formed in 1995 in Springfield, Massachusetts. For 16 years, the band consisted of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Aaron Lewis, lead guitarist Mike Mushok, bassist Johnny April, and drummer Jon Wysocki...
and Bush
Bush (band)
Bush are an alternative rock band formed in London in 1992 shortly after vocalist/guitarist Gavin Rossdale and guitarist Nigel Pulsford met in a London nightclub. Realising they shared a love for such diverse artists as the Pixies, Bob Marley, The Jesus Lizard, MC5, Nirvana, Hüsker Dü, and Big...
. The band also co-headlined the 2011 Houston Press Music Awards Showcase in November 2011.
The music video for "Band to Save Me" was released on September 5, 2011. The band is currently in production on their latest album which is expected to be released in 2012, accompanying a 2012 tour.
Current
- Justin Nava - vocals (2006–present)
- Kevin Pool - bass & vocals (2006–present)
- Derek Young - guitar (2006–present)
- Richard Sherwood - guitar (2006–present)
- Mikey Garcia - drums (2010–present)
Discography
| Year | Album Details |
|---|---|
| 2006 | The Lies We Tell Ourselves The Lies We Tell Ourselves The Lies We Tell Ourselves, is a extended play album by American rock band thelastplaceyoulook. It was released on May 30, 2006 and produced by John Glover and Marke Townsend. The first single is "I've Got a Question for You . . . Why Are You Still Here?"...
|
| 2009 | See The Light Inside You See The Light Inside You See The Light Inside You, is the first full length album by American rock band thelastplaceyoulook. It was released on January 29, 2009 and produced by thelastplaceyoulook and Will Hoffman. The first single is "Don't Make it So Easy" and the music video was produced by Taylor Gahm and released on... |
| 2012 | Rip It Out (tentative)
|
Music Videos
| Year | Song | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | "Don't Make It So Easy" | Taylor Gahm |
| 2011 | "Band to Save Me"(Live) | Nelson Lopez |