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Close Your Eyes

Giving every ounce of their being over to everything that they set their minds to, CLOSE YOUR EYES blew the top off of the Abilene, Texas music scene and has brought their high energy, passionate brand of hardcore to the masses. With one listen of their Victory Records debut, We Will Overcome, audiences everywhere will notice the authenticity of this spirit-filled, hardcore outfit. Shane Raymond (Vocals) and Brett Callaway (Guitar/Vocals) first met at Hardin-Simmons University. Being the only two "hardcore" kids in the cafeteria connected them immediately.

Read more about Close Your Eyes on Last.fm.

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Divided By Friday

Not only is Divided By Friday’s style varied from the rest of the pop-rock pack, but it’s their musical maturity and attitude towards the industry that really sets them apart. Unlike most other bands, Divided By Friday’s sense of who and where they are is strong. Working hard from the ground floor up, they plan on selling themselves through their powerful music, not through flashy, lit up logos or other myspace garble.

Read more about Divided By Friday on Last.fm.

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Set It Off

There are multiple artists with this name:
1) Set It Off is a band from Tampa, Florida, formed in 2008. Members include: Cody Carson (vocals, guitar), Zach Dewall (guitar, vocals), Austin Kerr (bass, vocals), Maxx Danziger (drums) and Dan Clermont (synth, vocals). They're too awesome for words. Cody started the band after singing "Coffee Shop Soundtrack" on stage with All Time Low. 2) Set It Off are an alternative rock band from somewhere in Gloucestershire, England. They formed in late 2006 and have with funk and electronica influences.

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Bored Games

There is more than 1 artist called Bored Games: 1 - Bored Games are a power pop punk band from Milwaukee, Wisconsin comprised of members from Lefty Loosie. So far they've released a 10" ep on Repulsion called "Party 'til You Puke". 2 - Bored Games was a short lived but legendary early 80's outfit from the musically influential city of Dunedin, New Zealand. They released one great EP (which is now incredibly hard to track down) which contained the classic track - Joe 90. Shayne Carter - later of the successfull Dunedin band Straightjacket Fits - was the vocalist.

Read more about Bored Games on Last.fm.

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A Rocket To The Moon

A Rocket to the Moon is an american pop/alternative rock band. A Rocket to the Moon has released two EPs and a full length. Their first studio full length was released in October 2009. Nick Santino began the band in the summer of 2006 as an experiment, and decided to continue due to positive feedback. A Rocket to the Moon started its first official tour in 2008 with The Cab, Hey Monday, and This Providence. A Rocket to the Moon has also played in such events as Bamboozle.

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Notimefor

The official line-up was born at the beginning of 2006. The band was made up of four friends who shared the same passion and music taste.. Popi, Pizzo, Fede, Sergio. They initially spent hours practicing and playing covers of NOFX songs.. later they started writing their own songs and reached a ripe sound. By October 2007 Popi decided to dedicate himself to singing, so Alvin joined the band (bass and vocals).

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Helen Love

Helen Love are an band from whose music is a combination of and . They were formed by the eponymous Helen Love who claims only to listen to the music of the Ramones, from which she draws inspiration for the band's music. Their music has been covered by the likes of Ash and Tullycraft. Current members are Helen, Sheena and Beth. Past members: Gary Strickland (guitar, 1997).

Read more about Helen Love on Last.fm.

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Think Big!

Think Big! is an honest, hardworking pop punk band from Pocono Summit, PA. Playing fast punk beats with catchy riffs and driving bass, the band rounds it off with a mix of clean and gritty vocals. Constantly on the road, the band takes a DIY approach, and goes full speed to reach as many places as possible.
Download their EP Changes for free! http://thinkbig.bandcamp.com/
For merch: http://thinkbig.storenvy.com/
Their Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Thinkbigpa

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