When the guys in Airdate aren't on the beaches of Long Island, they take th… Read Full Bio ↴When the guys in Airdate aren't on the beaches of Long Island, they take the stage for fun.. Their adventure began in a basement in East Moriches, NY, when Doug Del Gaudio and Stephen Forys started playing cover songs for friends and winning talent shows at their local high school. Once graduation hit, Doug went to college and put music on the backburner. "It was always in my heart (music), I just knew going to school, being a teacher, and having a great career was the right way to go." Doug said. "Eventually I found myself coming home to my guitar more then my books. That's when I knew I just had to go for it."

In the summer of 2006, after crafting a few acoustic songs together, Doug Del Gaudio and Stephen Forys recorded their first demo titled "Problems, Problems." at the Killingsworth Recording Studio on Long Island. "I remember being really excited to finally hear our stuff recorded, I knew it was the start of something special." Stephen said. After touring the tri-state area from 2006 to early 2007 with long time friend and new guitarist Chris Loret, and former bassist Daniel McCabe, they recorded their latest EP entitled "Getting Off The Ground," produced by Mia and Ava Koo (The Kung Fu Girls) and John Neclario of Nada Studios. The EP features sing-a-long favorites, "Walking Alone", "Enemy", "Everytime", and "For You."

In the spring of 2007, after Daniel McCabe chose to leave the band for personal reasons, Airdate solidified their lineup by adding long time friend Bryan (Fry) Whichelman on bass. "These guys were all my friends. I knew and loved every single song they ever wrote... So why the hell wouldn't I be allowed to be in the band?" Fry said.

In the summer of 2008, Airdate had the chance to work with producer and ex-Hidden In Plain View member Rob Freeman, crafting 5 brand new songs to be released in November of 08'. "This time, I wasn't concerned with structure, hooks, or rules. I wanted to write music that had a little more substance to it.. something that was more than just a sing-along. I think i accomplished the feeling i was searching for this time" Doug says. The band tested a few of the new songs out on the road earlier this year, and got a great vibe from the fans. "It was def a good sign when we saw kids singing these new songs that we havn't released anywhere yet.. not even demos. We knew we were on the right track" adds Steve. As far as sound goes, the band hasn't ventured too far from the "Getting Off The Ground" EP, but there is a noticable progression. "I think the songs are a little more 'in your face' , then the last record. It's a weird thing because we just write what feels great to us. If it's pop it's pop, we love it... we don't care. We aren't putting effort into writing pop songs and attempting to capitalize on it like some bands out there, and I'm proud of that.. we're in this for fun" Doug adds. Rob Freeman has produced a number of bands, most recently Ohio rockers Hit The Lights. When asked how it was working with Freeman, bassist Brian Wichelman said "He was a super-cool dude, he brought really cool ideas to the table, and really brought the songs up to the level they needed to be. Did I say he was a super-cool dude?" Upon the release of the new EP, Airdate plans to make it to a town near you, with new music and wildness!

Enemy
Airdate Lyrics

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So what do we do now?
You lost me in the crowd..
If i'm not the perfect one,
you strike me down like..

i try, i try to figure out,
where it all began,
but that won't change anything,

so take all of this in.. cause' this is how it ends

you were never there for me back then,
so why should i hold on, try to pretend, everything's alright?
i could be your enemy, and care for what you've done

i can taste this hate,
cutting through the air,
pushing at my lungs,
and breaking me like...

i try, i try to figure out,
are you worth the breath?
i clear, i clear the air,
and you'd rather forget...and this is how it ends

all useless words, and all they say,
is it's staying this way...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Airdate's song Enemy talk about a relationship that has reached its breaking point. The singer expresses confusion and frustration with their partner who has continuously let them down. They feel lost in a crowd and unable to figure out how they got to this point of discord. The partner seems to highlight the singer's imperfections and always strikes them down. Despite the singer's efforts to resolve the issues, they realize that things have gone too far and the relationship has come to its end.

The lyrics are poignant and speak to the emotional turmoil that comes with a failed relationship. The chorus suggests that the singer could become an enemy but that they still care for what their partner has done. This could be interpreted as a feeling of hurt and betrayal but also a desire to move on and heal. The imagery of hate cutting through the air and pushing at the singer's lungs creates a visual of suffocation and pain.

Overall, the lyrics capture the essence of a relationship that has reached its end. The singer's raw emotions are palpable, and the words are relatable to anyone who has gone through a similar experience.

Line by Line Meaning

So what do we do now?
What course of action do we take at this point in time?

You lost me in the crowd..
I'm unable to hear or follow you when surrounded by so many others.

If i'm not the perfect one, you strike me down like..
You're quick to attack and criticize me if I don't meet your high standards.

i try, i try to figure out, where it all began, but that won't change anything, so take all of this in.. cause' this is how it ends
I'm attempting to trace the origins of our conflict, but acknowledging it won't alter our current situation or how it concludes.

you were never there for me back then, so why should i hold on, try to pretend, everything's alright? i could be your enemy, and care for what you've done
You weren't present or supportive when I needed you, thus why should I continue to pretend everything is okay? I have the capacity to be your foe and hold you accountable for your actions.

i can taste this hate, cutting through the air, pushing at my lungs, and breaking me like...
I can feel the intensity of this animosity and it's affecting me physically, overwhelming my ability to breathe and breaking me emotionally.

i try, i try to figure out, are you worth the breath? i clear, i clear the air, and you'd rather forget...and this is how it ends
I'm questioning whether investing any more effort or breath on this relationship is worth it. I'm attempting to communicate my thoughts, but it appears you would rather ignore or forget them, leading to an inevitable ending.

all useless words, and all they say, is it's staying this way...
These words are pointless, as they simply reiterate that this present situation is stagnant and unchanging.

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