To date, Sports has garnered over 100 million streams, an impressive feat for a band who’s stayed true to their independent roots and DIY ethos. After spending the last three years split between Los Angeles, California and Norman, Oklahoma, Cale and Christian find themselves back in their hometown, but with fresh perspective gained from distance and time.
There are also other bands named Sports.
1 - Pop rock from Toronto, Canada formed in 2004
2 - A Japanese band active from 2001-2007
3 - Synth pop rock from Seattle, Washington, USA
4 - Black metal/noise band from Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
5 - A rock band from Vancouver, Canada formed in 2007
6 - A rock band from Purchase, New York, USA
7 - A DJ duo from New York, USA
8 - A powerviolence band from Kansas City
9 - A band from England.
10 - A synth, drum machine and vocal band from Maine, USA
11 - An indie pop punk band from Gambier, Ohio
1- Toronto (2004-present):
Members of The Meligrove Band, Polmo Polpo, The Carnations, By Divine Right and The Diableros. Headlined shows at 2008 and 2009 Halifax Pop Explosion festivals, and have played shows with Crystal Antlers, Julie Doiron, Yukon Blonde and Two Hours Traffic.
"A bizarre mix of pop and rock styles... brimming with ideas" -Exclaim!
"Wicked fun pop that is about as confounding as, well, they're mashing it all up" -Yvynyl
http://sports.bandcamp.com
http://facebook.com/sportstheband
http://myspace.com/sportstheband
http://twitter.com/s_ports
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sports:_The_Band
2 - Japanese:
Sports was formed by vocalist/guitarist Itou Hiroyuki in 2001. Their popularity began to rise in 2004 when they released their first major label single, Sports Wear, on Victor Entertainment, as well as headlining a Fuji TV Factory special and making an appearance at Summer Sonic. However, their second bassist retired in mid 2005, forcing them to rotate guest bassists for the next two years.
After two full albums, three mini albums, three singles, and a best of compilation, the band decided to go on an indefinite hiatus, playing their last live at Shibuya Eggman in September 2007.
3 - Seattle (2008-present):
SPORTS started in 2008 as two fellows making electronic songs. In 2009 SPORTS started recording their music and adding vocals, guitars, and other live instruments. In 2010 SPORTS played a lot of shows in Seattle and added a third member. 2011 will see the release of their debut album, more shows, some remixes, and a tour. Their sound is a blending of different genres and eras of music.
twitter: @sportsseattle
facebook: http://facebook.com/sportsband
bandcamp: http://sportsband.bandcamp.com
4 - Little Rock (2005-?):
The drone/noise trio, referred to as SPORTS formed in 2005 and released several short-run albums and splits via various American tape and CD-R labels. All releases are out of print. The band recorded a full-length album in 2007 which was never officially released and the status of the band is currently unknown.
More information can be found at www.myspace.com/sportsprimal
5 - Vancouver, CAN (2007- Present):
Sports is a rock band based out of Vancouver. They share members with Ladyhawk. They have an LP out on Triple Crown Records.
http://www.myspace.com/sportspoo
6 - Purchase, NY:
Sports was formed in October of 2009 by Dave Benton, Alkis Meimaris (both of Ridgewood, NJ post-punk band Little City Fires), Kyle Seely (Philosoraptor), and Jake Sachs-Michalanie (of Utica, NY hisound and tofu deluxe). All they're trying to do is be a bunch of serious guys and have a regular time.
http://myspace.com/letsgosports
7 - American:
In September 2007, NY based DJ/production team SPORTS (comprised of Nick Hook, Daryl Palumbo & Glue) released their debut mix CD entitled, "I'm Hungry." This eclectic mix is a 70+ minute selection of breakbeats, freestyle, electro, ghettotech and funky house/disco. "I'm Hungry" will be a hand numbered, limited edition pressing of 1,000 copies with full color art!
After many talks about working on some music together, the stars aligned and we were all home at the exact same time. We spent some time in the lab and hammered out a mix full of music we love, cut up/remixed/re edited for your listening and dancing pleasure. We also hope to come play music in your town on a bunch of turntables, keyboards, vocoders, and whatever else will fit in our carry on bags.
8 - A powerviolence band from Kansas City.
9 - English:
Sports first arose from nowhere with the release of the "Shirk" EP in 2005. Featuring the tracks Magic Tricks, Steven Grout, Caroline, Mardi Gra, and 1982, the SHIRK EP was written and produced in Darlington, UK by Wayne Coulson, somewhat of a mythical figure in the North-East. When the band did arise from the shadows to play in smaller venues they were sold out. But the band went on hiatus just when the big waves were beginning. Word has it they will return with new material late 2007 and will be releasing an EP in early 2008 as well as singles on a number of independent labels.
10 - Maine, USA
Vocal, synth and drum machine sounds from Maine’s Clare Hubbard, who also records as Caethua, and is a member of Ancestral Diet and (D)(B)(H).
11 - Gambier, Ohio
SPORTS, now Remember Sports is punk band from Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio. SPORTS consists of Carmen Perry, Benji Dossetter, Catherine Dwyer, and James Karlin, and Jack Washburn.
More info and music at: http://therealsports.bandcamp.com/
Town
Sports Lyrics
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To the empty streets outside today
Is it interesting for you
To have to listen, to have to hear me say
Life can be so weird and I just make it hard
Can you tell me what I'm reading?
Talk to me like I am stupid
Pick up a new pair and that'll be my Tuesday
Life can be so weird when you're not around in my town
And it's shutting down
At night the lights are on but the people aren't around
In the song "Town" by Sports, the lead vocalist reflects on the strange and isolating feeling of being alone in a small town. The opening lines set the stage for a contrast between "the stillness of [his] bedroom" and the "empty streets" outside. There's an air of desolation and boredom that hangs over the song, as the lead singer longs for someone to talk to and engage with. However, there's a sense that he's not entirely sure what he wants out of these social interactions, as he asks someone to "Talk to me like I am stupid." This could be read as a plea for simplicity and ease, or as a desire to be seen and understood for exactly who he is.
The second verse of the song continues in a similar vein, with the lead singer describing mundane tasks like buying new socks as a sort of marker for time passing by. The town around him feels stagnant and without much to offer. The final lines of the song are particularly evocative, as the singer describes the village lights flickering on without anyone to appreciate them. There's a poignant sense of missed opportunities and loneliness that run throughout the song, making it a relatable anthem for anyone who has ever felt trapped in a small place.
Line by Line Meaning
From the stillness of my bedroom
Reflecting alone in my quiet bedroom
To the empty streets outside today
Walking through deserted streets
Is it interesting for you
Are you engaged in this conversation?
To have to listen, to have to hear me say
Do you mind listening to me express my thoughts?
Life can be so weird and I just make it hard
Life is already difficult, and I add to the challenge
Can you tell me what I'm reading?
Can you explain this confusing text to me?
Talk to me like I am stupid
Speak to me in simplistic terms
Wearing through my socks again
My socks are being worn thin
Pick up a new pair and that'll be my Tuesday
Buying new socks is a highlight of my week
Life can be so weird when you're not around in my town
My life feels strange when you're not present in my community
And it's shutting down
The city is closing up for the night
At night the lights are on but the people aren't around
Street lights are glowing, but the streets are deserted
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