MATT “BURNS” POULOS - Bass
S… Read Full Bio ↴JASON LANCASTER - Vocals, Guitars, Piano
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.
Letters and Love Notes
Go Radio Lyrics
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To try and keep girls like you away
But still you'll find your way right back into my heart
And am I'm the only one in this
That's finding it hard to be missed
I've been waiting here for just one kiss
From someone else's lips
And I'll be just fine
If you just stay here for a while
And I'll be okay
If you just stay with me
And I'll be just fine
If you just stay here for a while
And I'll be okay
If you just stay with me
And I'm staying up all night again
Writing songs about where and when
I could hold you 'til you rest your head to sleep
This is the part where I should act my age
Go get a job and let's all get paid
We'll live it up until the end of days
You and me, wait and see, honestly
Please promise me
And I'll be just fine
If you just stay here for a while
And I'll be okay
If you just stay with me
And I'll be just fine
If you just stay here for a while
And I'll be okay
If you just stay with me
Stay with me
Stay with me
Stay with me
Stay with me
And all I wanted was a happy ending
A better life just stay with me
And I'll be just fine
And all I wanted was a happy ending
And I'll be okay
If you just stay with me
And I'll be just fine
If you just stay here for a while
And I'll be okay
And I will be okay
And I'll be just fine
If you just stay with me
And all I wanted was a happy ending
A better life just stay with me
The song "Letters and Love Notes" by Go Radio is about a person tearing down the walls they've built around themself to keep people like the one they're singing to away. Despite their efforts, this person keeps finding their way back into the singer's heart, leaving them feeling like they may be the only one struggling with missed connections. The singer is staying up all night writing songs about being with this person and wishing for a happy ending with them, even though they recognize that they should be more responsible and get a job. The chorus repeats the plea for the person to just stay with them and that everything will be okay.
The lyrics suggest that the singer is conflicted between wanting to pursue a relationship and feeling like they should be more practical and responsible with their life choices. They acknowledge making mistakes in the past and struggling to move on from them, yet also express a desire for a happy ending with this person. Overall, the song conveys a mixture of vulnerability, hopefulness, and uncertainty about the future of the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
And I'm tearing down the walls I've made
I'm letting down my defenses to be vulnerable
To try and keep girls like you away
To avoid the possibility of getting hurt again
But still you'll find your way right back into my heart
But you persistently break down those walls and penetrate my heart
And am I'm the only one in this
Am I the only one who feels this way
That's finding it hard to be missed
Finding it difficult to leave an impact on others
I've been waiting here for just one kiss
I've been waiting for a moment of intimacy
From someone else's lips
From anyone who's not you
And I'm staying up all night again
I'm restless, consumed with thoughts of you
Writing songs about where and when
Writing music about our memories and experiences
I could hold you 'til you rest your head to sleep
I yearn to physically comfort you
This is the part where I should act my age
It's time I become more mature
Go get a job and let's all get paid
Get a job and build a steady income together
We'll live it up until the end of days
Enjoy life to the fullest until the end
You and me, wait and see, honestly
We have a future together, if only we believe
Please promise me
I need you to make a commitment to our relationship
And all I wanted was a happy ending
I just want a fulfilling conclusion to our love story
A better life just stay with me
A better life awaits us if we stay together
Stay with me
I need you to stay by my side
Stay with me
I can't imagine a life without you
Stay with me
I'm afraid of being alone
Stay with me
Please don't leave me
And I will be okay
I'll be alright as long as you're still here
And all I wanted was a happy ending
I just want us to be happy together
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: MATTHEW POULOS, ALEXANDER REED, JASON ALAN LANCASTER, STEVEN KOPACZ
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