Together, Keegan, Josh, Nick, and Chris have found a strong sense of camaraderie in music and each other, writing and performing as a cohesive unit. In one another, they have found balance, chemistry, and an intense and unwavering bond. And in music, they have found something worth fighting for, something with no limit or expiration date, something they believe in. Even in their title, “Vinyl Theatre”, the guys have strategically placed elements of the band’s dedication. Not only evoking a feel that fits their style, the name emphasizes musicianship and performance, and serves as a reminder to the band of their fans, who the band says they “ultimately do this for, on and off the stage.”
Claiming influences such as Two Door Cinema Club, The Killers, The Shins, and Death Cab For Cutie, Vinyl Theatre has taken what they’ve learned from these groups with a grain of salt, making a conscious effort to focus on their personal sound and progression being distinctly their own and separate from their influences. The band defines their music as modern indie rock with elements of electronica and pop, a sound that is “unique and differentiating.” Marked with bright synths, catchy hooks, lush vocal harmonies, and loud guitars, and described by critics as “mellowly loud”, “pop-savvy”, and “delightfully dancy”, Vinyl Theatre has a powerful sound all their own that has been well-received by fans and critics alike.
Having performed at venues and events such as Shank Hall, Bastille Days, and Yellow Phone Music Conference in Milwaukee, and Beat Kitchen and MOBfest in Chicago, the young group has had a fair amount of exposure to various fan bases in the past year. Vinyl Theatre has also opened for national touring acts twenty-one pilots, Royal Teeth, Parade of Lights, Makeshift Prodigy, Chappo, Five Knives, and Quiet Company. They have been featured on websites such as Frontiers LA, MadeLoud, JSOnline, and Milwaukee’s own Breaking and Entering as band of the month. Vinyl Theatre’s single “I Need You Here” was world premiered on California’s KX 93.5FM in Laguna Beach where their music is in regular rotation. Their music is also currently receiving heavy airplay in Europe, Milwaukee’s own FM 102.1 and WMUR, Marquette University Radio.
Their soon to be released EP, “Chromatic”, is not only a fun and upbeat album but a record to date of how the band feels they have grown and progressed in the year since their official start - from honing their art of songwriting, to continually strengthening their sound, to developing a powerful live show. With the strong and positive reception of “I Need You Here”, the group has high hopes for the album’s success and continued positive fan reception, believing their fans will hear their heart and commitment in every note. They hope their EP and unrelenting diligence will lead to more exposure and added momentum, propelling them through mile after mile, each one better than the last.
As of August 19th 2014, the band announced they had joined the Fueled By Ramen family. Their first full length album, "Electrogram" will be released the 23rd of September. While this album includes some of their songs from "Chromatic", there are also a bunch of new songs. They will also be opening for Twenty One Pilots for their upcoming "Quiet is Violent" tour.
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Breaking up My Bones
Vinyl Theatre Lyrics
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of hanging around
A thief in the modern age
of rhythm and sound
Take me to another place
where clarity's found
cause all I hear is noise
I wanna lie
but I don't care to try
We're taking off
We're taking off baby
We're taking off
It's breaking up my bones
I wanna lie
but I don't care to try
We're taking off
We're taking off baby
We're taking off
You found another way
to keep me around
I dreamt of a thousand ways
to alter the sound
A thief in the modern age
of rhythm and sound
Cause all I hear is noise
It's breaking up my bones
I wanna lie
but I don't care to try
We're taking off
We're taking off baby
We're taking off
It's breaking up my bones
I wanna lie
but I don't care to try
We're taking off
We're taking off baby
We're taking off
So many times we're staring down the barrel of a gun
I know you care, open eyes stare
It's breaking up my bones
I wanna lie
but I don't care to try
We're taking off
We're taking off baby
We're taking off
It's breaking up my bones
I wanna lie
but I don't care to try
We're taking off
We're taking off baby
We're taking off
It breaks up my bones
The opening lines of Vinyl Theatre’s “Breaking up My Bones” alludes to a person who has been lingering around the singer in a strange way. The person is described as a “thief in the modern age of rhythm and sound”. The song goes on to describe the desire to escape to a place where clarity can be found, as all the singer hears is noise. The lyrics convey a sense of feeling frustrated and trapped in a situation where everything feels noisy and overwhelming. The repetition of the line “It’s breaking up my bones” throughout the song emphasizes the intensity of this feeling.
The lines “I dreamt of a thousand ways to alter the sound” suggest that the singer has been actively trying to find ways to deal with the overwhelming noise. The use of the word ‘dreamt’ suggests that these attempts are not successful and they remain just that - dreams. The bridge of the song describes a feeling of being trapped and helpless, as if staring down the barrel of a gun. The lines “I know you care, open eyes stare” hint at the possibility of the person causing the noise being someone close to the singer.
Overall, “Breaking up My Bones” is a song that expresses a feeling of being trapped and overwhelmed in a situation where there is too much noise. The repetition of the phrase “taking off” throughout the song could be interpreted as the singer’s desire to escape and find peace.
Line by Line Meaning
You've got a funny way of hanging around
Your presence is peculiar and abnormal
A thief in the modern age of rhythm and sound
You are stealing my attention in an era where music is ubiquitous
Take me to another place where clarity's found cause all I hear is noise
I need to escape this chaotic environment to concentrate and find peace
It's breaking up my bones
This situation is causing physical and emotional pain
I wanna lie but I don't care to try
I feel like giving up and not being truthful anymore
We're taking off
We are moving on and leaving this behind
You found another way to keep me around
You discovered a new method to hold onto me
I dreamt of a thousand ways to alter the sound
I imagined multiple ways to modify and improve the music
So many times we're staring down the barrel of a gun
We face danger and risk often
I know you care, open eyes stare
I sense your concern, even though you stare at me expressionless
Contributed by Amelia I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@keithsk8s
We need more bands like this...
@shir4everSHIROOS
Yes please. There are alot of indie pop rock kindof bands whi sound pretty similar, but still not the same and we neeD more bands like this.
@jacobanderson627
שיר דוקטורס Could I have the names of some of the bands that sound pretty similar? Thanks.
@drummer4916
Jacob Anderson Chvrches, Twenty One Pilots, Passion Pit
@jacobanderson627
drummer4916 I absolutely love tøp. Chvrches and Passion Pit don't really do much for me, but it's just my overly picky taste in music. I'll continue on my never ending journey for new music. Thanks for the response. 😊
@drummer4916
Jacob Anderson I honestly don't even like those bands very much, only a few songs really...
@jennan2316
I saw these guys open for Twenty One Pilots and let me just say, I was totally there for Tyler and Josh, but they drew me in. I had never heard of them before that night, now they're one of my favorite bands.. Great energy and great sound you guys are sick. Seeing you again on the 28th can't WAIT
@vinyltheatre
Looking forward to seeing you again. Thank you, Jenna!
@mirandabarrett8987
Jenna N That happened to me with Prides, they're a band I really like now. Sadly I missed their latest concert in my area...
Will listen to these guy's other music. They sound great so far!
@avia7723
That’s actually how I got into Sinclair, opened for Chris Daughtry