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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Pillow Talk
Vinyl Theatre Lyrics
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You'd ever love me, ever love me
And through the years I've grown a fear
From ones above me, ones above me
I never thought you'd choose
To be addicting me as I'm addicting you
And never thought you'd choose
You talk, talk, talk like you've never been with someone, someone
You talk, talk, talk like you never ran from someone, someone
Oh my dear just stay the nigh
And claim you love me, claim you love me
Tomorrow as the sun despise
You'll see the true deep, see the true deep
I never thought you'd choose
To count your dream that would never be true
I never thought you'd choose
You talk, talk, talk like you've never been with someone, someone
You talk, talk, talk like you never ran from someone, someone
I should never have brought you here
Disguised as someone that I hold dear
And your eyes could tell me a thousand words
They lie to convince you must be hurt
I should never have brought you here
Disguised as someone that I hold dear
You talk, talk, talk like you've never been with someone
You talk, talk, talk like you've never been with someone
The song "Pillow Talk" by Vinyl Theatre is a deeply emotional and personal track that talks about the fear and insecurities that come with being in a relationship. The first verse reveals the singer’s surprise that someone could ever love them, considering that their true feelings are overshadowed by people who are deemed more important than them. The fear of being left alone, especially by someone they have grown to love and depend on, has become an inevitable part of their life. They never thought they would have someone worth being addicted to, yet they have found someone who is equally addicted to them, thus making the fear of losing each other even more profound.
The chorus describes how the other person talks as if they have never been in a relationship before, never loved anyone, and never run from someone. This creates a stark contrast between the singer's own fears and the perceived carefree attitude of their partner. The second verse speaks to the singer's desire to cling onto their loved one, asking them to stay the night and claim to love them. However, the looming realization that tomorrow will reveal the true depth of their love, brings with it a feeling of unease and doubt.
The bridge reveals the deep insecurities the singer has about their relationship. They begin to question whether they have made a mistake bringing their partner into their lives, disguised as someone they hold dear. The bond between them seems fragile; their partner’s eyes seem to lie, and they appear to be hiding something. This final verse leaves the listener with a sense of worry and concern for the singer's well-being, adding to the song's overall emotional depth.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh my dear I never thought
The singer never imagined that their lover would ever love them.
You'd ever love me, ever love me
The singer is surprised that their lover has feelings for them.
And through the years I've grown a fear
The singer has developed anxiety over time due to those with more power than them.
From ones above me, ones above me
The people who hold more power or status than the artist scare them.
I never thought you'd choose
The artist did not expect their lover to become as addicted to them as they are to the lover.
To be addicting me as I'm addicting you
Both the singer and the lover have become addicted to each other.
You talk, talk, talk like you've never been with someone, someone
The lover speaks as if they don't have any experience with relationships.
You talk, talk, talk like you never ran from someone, someone
The lover speaks as if they've never been hurt or afraid in a relationship before.
Oh my dear just stay the night
The artist wants their lover to spend the night with them.
And claim you love me, claim you love me
The artist wants their lover to express their love for them.
Tomorrow as the sun despises
The next day, when it is light out again.
You'll see the true deep, see the true deep
The lover will finally see the artist's true emotions or intentions.
To count your dream that would never be true
The singer did not think their lover would hold onto unrealistic hopes and dreams.
I should never have brought you here
The singer regrets bringing their lover to this place.
Disguised as someone that I hold dear
The singer pretended to be someone their lover would trust.
And your eyes could tell me a thousand words
The lover's eyes express a lot of emotion.
They lie to convince you must be hurt
The lover's eyes deceive the artist into thinking they're hurt.
You talk, talk, talk like you've never been with someone
The lover speaks as if they've never had a meaningful relationship.
Contributed by Kennedy H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.