There’s no telling how far you’ll have to run when chasing a dream. You jus… Read Full Bio ↴There’s no telling how far you’ll have to run when chasing a dream. You just have to be ready to keep pushing toward the next mile-marker. While some artists may dive into the music industry unprepared for the long road ahead, the guys of the Milwaukee-based band Vinyl Theatre are wholeheartedly dedicated to pushing toward the finish line.

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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Don't Worry
Vinyl Theatre Lyrics

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Don't worry about me
I won't worry about you
I've been trying to say
You only miss me when you're down
Don't worry about signs
Don't worry about patience
I've been trying to say
You only miss me when you're down

I've always cared for you
Poured myself out for you
Yeah, 'cause I confess I can't get dressed, get out of bed
Without you here, I fall depressed

I remember every night you made me keep the lights on
'Cause you're scared
Not enough to make it right, to keep me in the dark alone
It ain't fair
I break down but I never get scared
I wanna run but I'll never get there

Don't worry about me
I won't worry about you
I've been trying to say
You only miss me when you're down
Don't worry about signs
Don't worry about patience
I've been trying to say
You only miss me when you're down

I've been through hell for you
Raced fire and flames for you
Yeah, 'cause I refuse to take the bruises
Keep me clueless, say I blew this, say I choose this

I remember every night you made me keep the lights on
'Cause you're scared
Not enough to make it right, to keep me in the dark alone
It ain't fair
I break down but I never get scared
I wanna run but I'll never get there

Don't worry about me
I won't worry about you
I've been trying to say
You only miss me when you're down
Don't worry about signs
Don't worry about patience
I've been trying to say
You only miss me when you're down

I hope you don't cry when you hear this song
I want you alright, but I'm moving on
One more time for the sake of love
You're calling my phone but I won't pick up
It's hard enough to breathe
It's hard enough to talk
Heart wants me to stay
Brain wants me to walk
Why is it a dream just to get along?
Heart wants me to stay
Brain wants me to walk
Heart wants me to stay
Brain wants me to walk
Heart wants me to stay
Brain wants me to walk

Don't worry about me
I won't worry about you
I've been trying to say
You only miss me when you're down
Don't worry about signs
Don't worry about patience

I've been trying to say
You only miss me when you're down

Overall Meaning

The song "Don't Worry" by Vinyl Theatre talks about one person who is ready to move on from a relationship, while the other person only seems to miss them when they are feeling down. The singer tells the other person not to worry about them, as they themselves won't worry about the other person. The singer admits to caring deeply for the other person, even to the point of pouring themselves out for them. However, they know that the other person only misses them when they are feeling low, and that isn't enough to make the relationship work. The singer remembers the nights when they had to keep the lights on because the other person was scared, but that wasn't enough to keep them together. The singer acknowledges that it's hard to move on, but they won't be picking up the other person's calls anymore.

The song is ultimately about coming to terms with a relationship that is no longer working out. The singer is trying to move on and is urging the other person to do the same. They don't want the other person to worry or think about them anymore, and are ready to let go. However, the other person seems to be holding on, only missing the singer when they are feeling down. Despite this, the singer knows that this isn't enough to make the relationship work and is moving on.

Line by Line Meaning

Don't worry about me
Don't concern yourself with how I'm doing

I won't worry about you
I won't trouble myself with your well-being

I've been trying to say
I've attempted to communicate to you

You only miss me when you're down
You only realize how much you need me when you're feeling low

Don't worry about signs
Don't pay attention to symbols or omens

Don't worry about patience
Don't stress over being patient

I've always cared for you
I have consistently shown affection towards you

Poured myself out for you
I have given everything I have to you

Yeah, 'cause I confess I can't get dressed, get out of bed Without you here, I fall depressed
I admit I am dependent on you, without you I become melancholy

I remember every night you made me keep the lights on 'Cause you're scared Not enough to make it right, to keep me in the dark alone It ain't fair
I recall all the nights you made me leave the lights on because of your fears, it's not enough to fix our problems and it's not equitable

I break down but I never get scared I wanna run but I'll never get there
I become emotional but not afraid, I desire to escape but it's not possible

I've been through hell for you Raced fire and flames for you Yeah, 'cause I refuse to take the bruises Keep me clueless, say I blew this, say I choose this
I have experienced extreme difficulties for you, I went through challenging times for you because I refuse to accept any harm, don't let me be uninformed, don't say that I ruined this or that I chose to suffer

I hope you don't cry when you hear this song I want you alright, but I'm moving on One more time for the sake of love You're calling my phone but I won't pick up
I hope this song doesn't make you sad, I wish you well, but I'm progressing forward, one last attempt for the sake of our relationship, you try to reach me but I won't answer

It's hard enough to breathe It's hard enough to talk Heart wants me to stay Brain wants me to walk Why is it a dream just to get along? Heart wants me to stay Brain wants me to walk Heart wants me to stay Brain wants me to walk Heart wants me to stay Brain wants me to walk
It's difficult to continue in this situation, my heart urges me to stay but my mind tells me to leave, why is it so hard to reconcile, my emotions are in conflict

Writer(s): Chris Senner, Keegan Calmes, Nick Cesarz

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