BoysLikeGirls
Boston, Massachusetts
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- Genre: Rock / Emo / Alternative
- Label: Columbia
- Label Type: Major
- Website: www.boyslikegirls.com
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09.21
We Need Your Help!
The BLG Blog
view all 43 »- 08.26 Boys Like Girls on AT&T blue room
- 08.08 Vote for “Thunder” at the MTV VMAs!
- 07.25 Help us get nominated for an MTV VMA Award!
- 07.11 Soundtrack of Your Summer Tour Video Blog # 1
- 07.03 Win Tickets to the Soundtrack of Your Summer from Buzznet.com!
- 06.26 Soundtrack of Your Summer and Imeem.com
- 06.23 "Thunder" Music Video
- 06.18 "Thunder" Music Video World Premiere
- 06.03 UK Fans - "The Great Escape" is the Single of the Week on Radio 1!
- 05.13 The Soundtrack Of Your Summer Tour Dates / Pre-Sale
The BLG Tube
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"I like to listen to music that makes me feel a certain way--either it reminds me of something important that happened or a certain time in my life," says Boys Like Girls frontman Martin Johnson. "If kids are feeling that way about our songs, I couldn't ask for anything more."
The Boston-area band -- which also includes John Keefe (drums), Bryan Donahue (bass) and Paul DiGiovanni (lead guitar) -- is paying that feeling forward by focusing on making lasting connections with its fans. It's clear from the first note of their self-titled debut disc, which kicks off with the youthful enthusiasm of "The Great Escape" and closes with the "what's next?" sentiment of ballad "Holiday." In between is emotionally-charged rock that isn't afraid to wear its heart on its sleeve, digs a good pop hook and certainly speaks volumes to anyone who has loved--and maybe got their heart bruised in the process.
However, it's the pure love of the fans that has gotten Boys Like Girls this far already. After years of playing in various bands throughout their high school days, John, Bryan and Martin solidified the BLG line-up with Paul (who, after joining the band, was discovered to be John's cousin). Then, like most smart bands, the guys posted some demos online.
An early demo version of "The Great Escape" and acoustic spin on "Thunder" were the sparks that ignited a firestorm of attention on the band's MySpace and purevolume.com pages. By the end of 2005, the guys were topping the purevolume.com New Artists chart (and gathering thousands of MySpace friends).
Among those listening online were booking agent Matt Galle (Taking Back Sunday, My Chemical Romance) and producer Matt Squire (Panic! At The Disco) who felt that special something in Boys Like Girls' demos. They contacted the band about working together. Plans, and friendships, were made. The guys penned more music for their eventual debut disc and were invited to play on the national Pure Volume tour with A Thorn for Every Heart and Hit the Lights. It was an honor for the young band -- and the guys' first taste of their swelling fanbase.
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The Boston-area band -- which also includes John Keefe (drums), Bryan Donahue (bass) and Paul DiGiovanni (lead guitar) -- is paying that feeling forward by focusing on making lasting connections with its fans. It's clear from the first note of their self-titled debut disc, which kicks off with the youthful enthusiasm of "The Great Escape" and closes with the "what's next?" sentiment of ballad "Holiday." In between is emotionally-charged rock that isn't afraid to wear its heart on its sleeve, digs a good pop hook and certainly speaks volumes to anyone who has loved--and maybe got their heart bruised in the process.
However, it's the pure love of the fans that has gotten Boys Like Girls this far already. After years of playing in various bands throughout their high school days, John, Bryan and Martin solidified the BLG line-up with Paul (who, after joining the band, was discovered to be John's cousin). Then, like most smart bands, the guys posted some demos online.
An early demo version of "The Great Escape" and acoustic spin on "Thunder" were the sparks that ignited a firestorm of attention on the band's MySpace and purevolume.com pages. By the end of 2005, the guys were topping the purevolume.com New Artists chart (and gathering thousands of MySpace friends).
Among those listening online were booking agent Matt Galle (Taking Back Sunday, My Chemical Romance) and producer Matt Squire (Panic! At The Disco) who felt that special something in Boys Like Girls' demos. They contacted the band about working together. Plans, and friendships, were made. The guys penned more music for their eventual debut disc and were invited to play on the national Pure Volume tour with A Thorn for Every Heart and Hit the Lights. It was an honor for the young band -- and the guys' first taste of their swelling fanbase.
MORE >
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- Member Since: 07.24.07
- Last Seen: 09.01.08
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Torbej09.04.08 @ 12:35AM |
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The Mile After11.16.07 @ 09:51PM |
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Our links are: www.myspace.com/themileafter www.purevolume.com/themileafter And we've also got a site just for you to waste your money!  Thanks for all the support and help in making The Mile After possible, TMA |
cut up crazy angel11.07.07 @ 06:55PM |
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you guys are one of my favorite bands of all time. your music is amazing! i saw you in october and it was such a great concert! you're amazing live <3 and thanks for coming out after for pictures and autographs! cant wait for the deluxe to come out! love you xoxo
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Stuart10.08.07 @ 12:56PM |
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wooo nov. 8 will be the 3rd time i've seen you guys in toronto :)
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purplebfy09.13.07 @ 01:11PM |
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ur amazing i can't wait until october 17 when i get to see u in Dallas Tx so excited
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Lewis The Legend08.09.07 @ 03:36PM |
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hey i was just looking through bands and ur really good , i really like the great escape
would you ever consider coming to england for a tour ??
XxX
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