Jamie's Elsewhere have almost seen a split community amongst their fan base after the departure of their former lead singer, Chris Paterson, after their debut LP, Guidebook for Sinners Turned Saints. Jamie's Elsewhere have since recruited Aaron Pauley for vocals in their sophomore release, as well as Mike Wellnitz on guitar and Scott Daby on drums. Mike Spearman on keyboards/backing vocals, Chance Mederios on bass and Matt Scarpelli on lead guitar.
On August 29, 2011, Jamie's Elsewhere revealed they have left their label, Victory Records, via a press release on their Facebook page.
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 post-hardcore style. The release date was set for February 14, 2012.
In 2012, it was stated that Aaron Pauley would be touring with Of Mice & Men on both vocals and bass. Because Jamie's Elsewhere was touring Japan at the same time, rumors began to spread that Pauley's departure was imminent. Pauley himself has since revealed that he is no longer a member of Jamie's Elsewhere. However, he is still on good terms with the band. It is speculated that Pauley will have a permanent position in Of Mice & Men following the Vans Warped Tour. Justin Kyle, who previously took over vocals during their Japan 2012 tour, announced on November 30 that he is Jamie's Elsewhere's official new vocalist.
In December 2012, Alternative Press premiered the lyric video for a new Jamie's Elsewhere song titled, "A Ghost With an Image", which was originally planned for the third album. Along with the new song, it was announced officially that Justin Kyle and Don Vedda had been added as touring vocalist and rhythm guitarist, respectively. On October 12, 2013, Alternative Press premiered the new song, "Sick Fiction", which featured the debut of the band's new vocalist, Justin Kyle.
Justin Kyle and Jamie's Elsewhere went on tour in 2014 but were unable to finish the tour due to "various differences." Justin Kyle and Jamie's Elsewhere had not commented on their status until September 3, 2015, when Kyle announced on his Instagram that the band was officially broken up.
In a Twitter video uploaded to the official Jamie's Elsewhere Twitter account on April 26, 2020, frontman Aaron Pauley announced that the band are working on new music and were planning on a 10th anniversary tour for They Said A Storm Was Coming but due to the COVID-19 pandemic the tour has been pushed back to 2021. Alongside this a new line of merchandise was released.
On December 4, 2020, the band announced via Twitter a new song titled "The Soil and The Seed" will be released on December 11, 2020.
In early 2023 they announced they had signed with California based label SharpTone Records. On July 19, 2023 they released their comeback EP 'Paradise'
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Current Line-Up is:
Aaron Pauley - Vocals/Guitar
Matt Scarpelli - Guitar
Chance Medeiros - Bass
Mike Spearman - Drums/Keyboards
The Mapmaker
Jamie's Elsewhere Lyrics
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The sound of an angry ocean below
And, look above
The skies open up
The waves begin to groan
They say, "It's nothing personal
It's what's been decided for you
It is what has to be.
If you aren't so easily swayed
I'll make my peace
And sink beneath the waves
Until it all fades away to hues
And shades of blues and grays
In this cold
Frigid and oh so lonely
I'm slowly moving toward
The center of a hostile world
Unexplored and in need of
More men like me to uncover
What lies at its ends
All I ever needed was one more day
I feel so disconnected
So strangely warm
So strangely calm
The lyrics to Jamie's Elsewhere's song The Mapmaker paint a melancholic and introspective picture of a person who is isolated and going through a deep inner conflict. The opening lines of the song invite the listener to pay attention to the sound of the ocean below and the skies above, creating a sense of vastness and grandeur. The "angry ocean" may represent the turmoil within the singer, while the skies opening up could signify the possibility of hope and enlightenment.
The chorus provides more insight into the singer's struggle, as they express a resigned acceptance of their fate despite their desire for more time. The line "It's nothing personal, It's what's been decided for you, It is what has to be" suggests that the person feels trapped or powerless, and that they are being forced to grapple with something beyond their control. The affirmation "If you aren't so easily swayed, I'll make my peace and sink beneath the waves" could be seen as either a surrender to the situation or a call for resilience.
The song's bridge shifts the focus from the surroundings to the singer themselves, revealing their sense of displacement and longing. The phrase "strangely warm" seems contradictory to the cold and lonely environment described earlier, perhaps pointing towards the warmth of the singer's inner world. The last lines of the song "All I ever needed was one more day, I feel so disconnected, so strangely calm" could signify the singer's elusive wish for more time, while also acknowledging their detached, dreamlike state.
Line by Line Meaning
Listen, to the sound
Pay attention to what's happening around you
The sound of an angry ocean below
There is a sense of danger and unrest in the air
And, look above
Take note of what is happening in the sky
The skies open up
Something big is happening, potentially for the worse
The waves begin to groan
Trouble is brewing and becoming more pronounced
They say, "It's nothing personal
The events that are taking place are not targeted towards a specific person or group
It's what's been decided for you
The current events are inevitable and were predetermined
It is what has to be.
There is no escaping what is happening
If you aren't so easily swayed
Those who are strong-willed and resistant to change are more likely to find peace in times of unrest
I'll make my peace
Acceptance of what's happening will bring inner peace
And sink beneath the waves
Let the turmoil wash over you without fighting it
Until it all fades away to hues
Eventually, the turmoil will subside
And shades of blues and grays
And we will be left with the aftermath of what has happened
In this cold
In this harsh environment
Frigid and oh so lonely
We are facing difficult times that can make us feel isolated
I'm slowly moving toward
I am determined to face what's ahead
The center of a hostile world
I am heading towards the source of the chaos
Unexplored and in need of
This is a new and challenging situation
More men like me to uncover
There is a need for people who are willing to face the challenge
What lies at its ends
To discover what the outcome of the situation will be
All I ever needed was one more day
Given more time, I could have done something differently
I feel so disconnected
I feel distant from what's happening
So strangely warm
Despite the chaos, I feel comforted
So strangely calm
I feel serene despite the turmoil around me
Contributed by Zachary J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.