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Jamie's Elsewhere
OriginSacramento, California, United States
GenresPost-hardcore, metalcore, electronicore
Years active2005–present
LabelsUnsigned
Victory Records (2007–2011)
MembersAaron Pauley
Mike Spearman
Matt Scarpelli
Chance Medeiros
Past membersChris Paterson
Nick Rodriguez
Anthony Carioscia
Anthony Scarpelli
Scott Daby
Mike Wellnitz
WebsiteOfficial Myspace

Jamie's Elsewhere is an American electronic post-hardcore band formed in Sacramento, California in 2005. They were signed to Victory Records before deciding not to renew their contract with the label, and have released two full length albums thus far, Guidebook for Sinners Turned Saints in 2008, and They Said a Storm Was Coming in 2010.

History

Formation and first releases (2005-2008)

The band was formed early in 2005 when brothers Matthew and Anthony Scarpelli (guitar and drums, respectively) began writing songs together. In order to audition for the guitar part, Anthony Carioscia flew over 2,000 miles. He was welcomed into the band, and soon after, they picked up locals Mike Spearman on keyboards and Nick Rodriguez on bass. The five came together under the name Jamie's Elsewhere, the name being derived from an 80's Chicago area venue (which has since burned down) where the Scarpelli's father used to perform.[1][2] They began writing material for their debut album for year and a half while still looking for a vocalist. Some of the band members attended a party where Chris Patterson, who had ironically missed an original audition due to an automobile accident, happened to be performing. They invited him to join the band, and upon accepting, they entered the studio the very next day.[2]

As a result of the recording session, Jamie's Elsewhere was able to self-release an EP. They toured the west coast for a year in support of the album and sold over 5,000 albums personally. This work ethic drew the attention of Victory Records, and Jamie's Elsewhere was quickly signed to the label at the end of 2007. After hiring Casey Bates (Chiodos, Fear Before) to produce the album, they entered the studio to record their debut album, A Guidebook for Sinners Turned Saints. Matt Scarpelli explained that this title was selected because Patterson's lyrics focused on personal hardships. The album was released in May 2008.[2]

Rebuilding and They Said a Storm Was Coming (2009-2010)

After the release of A Guidebook, Patterson, Carioscia, Rodriguez, and Anthony Scarpelli left the band, leaving only Spearman (keyboards) and Matt Scarpelli (guitars) left. In July 2008 before his departure, however, Anthony Scarpelli invited friend and former Audrey is a Narcissist, Protagonist; Antagonist, and Razing Alexandria vocalist Aaron Pauley to try out for the vacant vocalist position.[3] He was invited to join the band, and after finding Scott Daby (drums), Chance Mederios (bass) and Mike Wellnitz (guitar), Jamie's Elsewhere was able to replace all of their former members. In 2009, they wrote all the material for their second album over the course of eight months and recorded it in three weeks.[1] On February 16, 2010, their second album They Said a Storm Was Coming was released.

Departure of two members, leaving Victory Records and new album (2011-present)

In July 2011, Jamie's Elsewhere amicably parted ways with drummer Scott Daby and rhythm guitarist Mike Wellnitz. Although they have not announced an official replacement for either, they have stated via Facebook that they have been writing and recording material for their untitled follow-up to They Said a Storm Was Coming. In an interview, Aaron Pauley stated that they are hoping for an early 2012 release at the very latest.[4] Pauley also hinted at the possible release of an EP before their new album which would contain acoustic versions of songs from They Said a Storm Was Coming.

On August 29, 2011, Jamie's Elsewhere revealed they have left their label, Victory Records, via a press release on their Facebook page.[5]

On January 3, 2012, Jamie's Elsewhere announced the release of their new EP entitled Reimagined, which will consist of re-recordings of songs from their 2010 album They Said a Storm Was Coming in a more mellow and acoustic form, rather the band's traditional hardcore style. The release date was set for February 14, 2012.[6][7]

Style

The band's musical style during A Guidebook crosses styles of hard rock, pop-punk, hardcore, and utilizes auto-tune. The lyrical content focuses on themes of "regrets, love, hate, happiness and forgiveness,"[1] however, the song titles often do not reflect these themes, as they instead are non sequitur, often lengthy phrases, which juxtaposes them with the generally more serious content present within the lyrics (a characteristic similar to fellow post-hardcore bands like Emarosa, The Devil Wears Prada, and Sleeping with Sirens).

With the release of They Said a Storm Was Coming, however, the band's sound has shifted radically to a more post-hardcore sound with some metalcore influences. The mix of screaming and singing remains the same as before, but the prominence of the keyboards and synthesizers has been increased drastically.[8] The band's mixture of electronica and post-hardcore influences is often referred to as "electronicore." Accompanying these stylistic changes are conceptual changes. With the arrival of new vocalist Aaron Pauley, the song titles now more directly reflect the lyrical content contained in each song as opposed to A Guidebook. Lyrically, the album also takes a darker approach, and is a concept album written entirely by Pauley after expanding on a dream he had, focusing on a mapmaker in the 15th century who is shipwrecked at sea and tries to come to terms with his mistake-filled past.[4]

Band members

Current
Former

Discography

Albums

EP's

  • Unreleased Sessions E.P. (2009)
  • Goodbye Rocketman, St. George Is Under Fire (2007)

Videography

  • "I Didn't Mean to Interrupt..."
  • "Giants Among Common Men"
  • "They Said a Storm Was Coming"
  • "Antithesis (Live Video)"

References

  1. ^ a b c "Interview with Jamies Elsewhere guitarist Matt Scarpelli « Interviews «". Puregrainaudio.com. 2010-03-12. Retrieved 2010-07-02.
  2. ^ a b c "Jamies Elsewhere". Victory Records. Retrieved 2010-07-02.
  3. ^ "The Flood". Theflood.tumblr.com. Retrieved 2010-07-02.
  4. ^ a b Mind Equals Blown, interview 12 July 2011.
  5. ^ https://www.facebook.com/topic.php?topic=305&post=1299&uid=114834078532352#post1299
  6. ^ http://underthegunreview.net/2012/01/02/jamies-elsewhere-reimagined-ep-trailer/
  7. ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQ_ZqHFBRYI
  8. ^ "Featured Artist: Jamies Elsewhere « Audiopinions". Audiopinions.net. Retrieved 2010-07-02.
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