MATT “BURNS” POULOS - Bass
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MATT “BURNS” POULOS - Bass
STEVEN KOPACZ - Drums
ALEX REED - Guitar
It’s a truly rare occasion when a debut by a band is met with the kind of feverish fan anticipation that has encircled LUCKY STREET, the full-length debut by Tallahassee, Florida melodic rockers GO RADIO. But then again, none of those other groups have JASON LANCASTER at the helm.
The GO RADIO singer/songwriter, who’s been crafting unflinchingly honest, breathtakingly beautiful music since venturing out on his own in 2007, boasts arguably the most goosebump-inducing combination of raw vocal talent and songwriting prowess in rock today. Backed by a gifted band with two stellar EPs under their belts, LANCASTER and GO RADIO are only just beginning to explore the seemingly endless potential for their mind-blowing creations.
The band--which also includes bassist MATT “BURNS” POULOS, drummer STEVEN KOPACZ and guitarist ALEX REED--immediately turned heads with the release of their self-released EP Welcome To Life in 2008, which bowled over listeners with its poignant, heartfelt lyrics and irresistible melodies. Attracting the attention of Fearless Records, the band inked a deal with the label, releasing the band’s second EP, Do Overs And Second Chances, in 2010. The EP, which featured the stunning ballad “Goodnight Moon,” landed at #8 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart, going on to sell more than 15,000 copies in the U.S. In that span the group has toured extensively, heading out on high-profile runs with A Day To Remember, Secondhand Serenade and the Fearless Friends Tour with Mayday Parade among others. Despite the early success, 2011 promises to be the band’s most pivotal moment to date.
Tapping the legendary Tim O’Heir (The All-American Rejects, Hot Rod Circuit, The Starting Line, Say Anything) to man the console for LUCKY STREET, the 13 tracks showcases the producer’s knack for crafting inherently addicting ear candy. The production, and the awe-inspiring musicianship underpinning the songs, serves as an unmatched springboard for LANCASTER’s impassioned writing.
Mortality is not an unknown theme in GO RADIO’s music--the passing of LANCASTER’s father in August 2007 has inspired some of his most heart-rending compositions. But on LUCKY STREET the songwriter expands his scope on the subject with brilliant results, as on “Singing With The King,” which even goes on in its second verse to compile an “all-star band” in heaven complete with friends, family and long-lost legends Elvis, Johnny Cash, Keith Moon and Freddie Mercury.
Fans will also recognize a re-recorded version of “Forever My Father,” the tearful ballad that closed the Welcome To Life EP. Originally penned and recorded along with LANCASTER’s siblings Erin and Daniel shortly after their father’s passing, it’s one of the most personal, emotionally vulnerable works ever recorded in popular music.
Inspired by the moment and desiring to leave a copy of the song with his father before his burial, LANCASTER enlisted a friend with a recording studio to help track the composition immediately, resulting in the stirring performance heard on Welcome To Life. Approaching the song again for LUCKY STREET, LANCASTER says GO RADIO attempted to focus on the heart of the composition, instead of bogging the meaning down in heavy production gloss and arrangements.
Known for their kinetic live performances and intimate interaction with fans, a packed slate of touring in support of LUCKY STREET--including a full run on the 2011 Vans Warped Tour and an opening spot on the "On Your Side" tour with A Rocket To The Moon, Anarbor, Valencia, and RunnerRunner -- is the other crucial ingredient in bringing such vital art to the masses. GO RADIO aim to recruit a bonafide army of listeners, from multiple genres, as diverse as the band’s inimitable sound.
GO RADIO’s new album LUCKY STREET is out now on Fearless Records.
Baltimore
Go Radio Lyrics
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A northbound train to Baltimore
I'd hoped we'd leave with lips and not a fight
And I'm not sure just where I'll be
But I'll find you when I find sleep
And I'll think of times you spent with me so please
Just keep your head on your shoulders
So you're thinking about what you do to me
And take the time that I gave you and save it for me
So let's get carried away
Not lose ourselves in the fight
Let's show the world we were right
That we can make it through
And I may be leading the way
But you will always be my light
And I will always love you
I take a step into the rain
To make sure I can feel again
The way it hits my skin feels like a tear
And I would love to be the song you sing
To everyone for everything
Just tell me when this melody gets clear
'Cause I can hear you get colder
And tell when you're numb
And you're sure you're attached to the wrong one
And I can tell you the time and the day this will come
So let's get carried away
Not lose ourselves in the fight
Let's show the world we were right
That we can make it through
And I may be leading the way
But you will always be my light
And I will always love you
I turned off the radio so that I could hear you breathe
And I could watch you sleep
And maybe in your dreams there could be me
So everybody turn down the lights
And forget the fact we're here the night and
Tomorrow I'm leaving
'Cause tomorrow don't mean anything tonight
It don't mean anything, don't mean anything tonight
So let's get carried away
Not lose ourselves in the fight
Let's show the world we were right
That we can make it through
And I may be leading the way
But you will always be my light
And I will always love you
(Tomorrow I will climb aboard
A northbound train to Baltimore
I'd hoped we'd leave with lips and not a fight)
And I will always love you
And I will always love you
The song "Baltimore" by Go Radio is about a relationship that is coming to an end, and the central theme is about moving on. The song starts with the singer speaking about getting on a northbound train to Baltimore the next day, and hoping that they can leave their relationship without a fight. Despite not knowing where they will be going, they mention that they will find their partner when they find sleep and think about the times they spent together.
The chorus of the song promotes the theme of moving on, and not getting caught up in the fight. They want to show the world that they were right, and that they can make it through. Despite the singer being the one leading the way, they acknowledge their partner as their light, and that they will always love them.
The bridge is about the singer taking a step into the rain to feel the sensation on their skin, and wanting to be the song their partner sings for everything. They acknowledge that their partner is getting colder, and may be attached to the wrong one, but the singer will always be there to love them.
The last verse is about turning down the lights and forgetting that they are there tonight, because tomorrow they are leaving. The song ends with the singer once again stating that they will always love their partner.
Overall, the song is about a bittersweet goodbye, with acknowledgments of love despite the hurt of moving on.
Line by Line Meaning
Tomorrow I will climb aboard
In the near future, I will depart from my current location
A northbound train to Baltimore
I will take a train that heads in the direction of Baltimore
I'd hoped we'd leave with lips and not a fight
I wished that we could depart without confrontation or anger
And I'm not sure just where I'll be
I am uncertain of my ultimate destination
But I'll find you when I find sleep
I will search for you once I am resting
And I'll think of times you spent with me so please
I will reflect on the moments we shared together
Just keep your head on your shoulders
Do not lose your composure
And heart on your sleeve
Letting your emotions show
So you're thinking about what you do to me
Consider how your actions may affect me
And take the time that I gave you and save it for me
Utilize the time I offered for our benefit
So let's get carried away
Let us become lost in the moment
Not lose ourselves in the fight
Avoid disputes that may lead to separation
Let's show the world we were right
Demonstrate the correctness of our path
That we can make it through
We are capable of overcoming challenges
And I may be leading the way
I may be taking the initiative
But you will always be my light
You are my beacon of hope and comfort
And I will always love you
I will care for you indefinitely
I take a step into the rain
I emerge into the rainfall
To make sure I can feel again
I wish to regain my ability to experience emotions
The way it hits my skin feels like a tear
The sensation resembles that of excess water running down my face
And I would love to be the song you sing
I desire to be the source of your melody
To everyone for everything
A tune that can evoke nostalgia and sentimentality for all
Just tell me when this melody gets clear
Inform me when my music becomes more understandable or resonates better
'Cause I can hear you get colder
I am able to sense your emotional distance
And tell when you're numb
I can discern when you are feeling apathetic
And you're sure you're attached to the wrong one
You are positive that you are devoted to the incorrect individual
And I can tell you the time and the day this will come
I can predict the occurrence with precise date and hour
I turned off the radio so that I could hear you breathe
I silenced external noise to focus on your respiration
And I could watch you sleep
I lingered to observe you slumber
And maybe in your dreams there could be me
Perhaps I could appear in your subconscious thoughts
So everybody turn down the lights
I urge all individuals present to lower the illumination
And forget the fact we're here the night and
Dismiss the idea of our temporary presence for the duration of this evening
Tomorrow I'm leaving
My upcoming departure is imminent
'Cause tomorrow don't mean anything tonight
There is no significance in tomorrow's prospect this current moment
And I will always love you
My affection for you will never dissipate
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Alexander Reed, James Paul Wisner, Jason Alan Lancaster, Matthew Poulos, Steven Kopacz
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Sommanie Eytchison
Two years later & it still doesn't get old. <3
Abram Ordona
Still here 👌
A-lex Newbery
8 now
Sommanie Eytchison
Nah unless I start to play it like the radio and have it on repeat lol
Hector Barrios
4 now
Abram Ordona
Still one of my fave (: .so freaking beautiful !
Gogo Hagar
i'm in love with this album
Bianca D'Arcagelo
I love them so much <3
Nicholas Carter
go radio is the only band i listen to and i know the words to all the songs and i can sing them as well.
Emily Callahan
I love Mayday Parade, ( I feel like a traitor ;p) but I'm really loving Go Radio! Love Jason Lancaster! <3