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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Stay
Vinyl Theatre Lyrics
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to feel alive again
I may lose my soul
at least I did know the consequence
I could never run from the things that I have done
I'm wrong to even try
When I leave for the night I'm not so alone
This electric feeling I can't own
When I leave for the night
Stay, Stay, Stay, Now this will haunt me
Stay, Stay, Stay, I feel my heart beat
Shake, Shake, Shake, Now this will haunt me
Stay, Stay, Stay
I made a pact with a man dressed in black
he told me with a smile
You may lose your soul
at least you will know the consequence
I feel it underground coming for me now
I can feel it
But I won't take that road
In Vinyl Theatre's song "Stay," the lyrics show the singer admitting to making a deal with the devil to "feel alive again." The devil offers the singer a pact that will allow him to feel electrically alive but take his soul in the process. He knows that the road he's taking will eventually haunt him, but he still chooses to stay. Though he senses that the devil is coming for him, he refuses to take that road. The lyrics show the conflict of a person struggling with their actions and their consequences, tempting them to make a deal with the devil to feel alive again.
Overall, the lyrics reveal the depth of a person's struggle with their actions and how they ultimately influence the outcome of their lives. The song highlights the idea that even when people make bad choices, they still have the power to change the path of their story. The song's message is one that encourages people to face the consequences of their actions, even when they seem unbearable.
Line by Line Meaning
I made a deal with the devil
I entered into an agreement with something dark and sinister
to feel alive again
because I was desperate to experience something thrilling and exhilarating
I may lose my soul
I understand that my actions may have dire consequences
at least I did know the consequence
but I decided to take the risk anyway
I could never run from the things that I have done
I am burdened by the mistakes and regrets of my past
I'm wrong to even try
but I continue to try and escape my past anyway, even though I know it's futile
There's this electric feeling I take home
I feel a rush of excitement and energy that I carry with me
When I leave for the night I'm not so alone
this feeling makes me feel less isolated and disconnected from the world
This electric feeling I can't own
however, I am unable to fully possess or control this feeling
When I leave for the night
when I step away from my daily life and immerse myself in something different
Stay, Stay, Stay, Now this will haunt me
I am pleading with someone or something to remain with me, even though I know it will come at a cost
Stay, Stay, Stay, I feel my heart beat
this presence or feeling makes me feel more alive than ever before
Shake, Shake, Shake, Now this will haunt me
I am simultaneously drawn to and afraid of the consequences of my actions
I made a pact with a man dressed in black
I formed a serious and potentially dangerous agreement with someone of unknown motives
he told me with a smile
despite the potential risks, this person seemed confident and even pleased with the arrangement
I feel it underground coming for me now
I sense that something dark and ominous is creeping up on me
But I won't take that road
even though I am tempted to give in to these negative forces, I refuse to succumb and lose myself entirely
Contributed by Mateo F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Seba Assery
They're so underrated like why they're amazing
gillian k
I love this whole album and I want to see you guys live so bad!
Jade Ochoa
I'm just starting to listen to them and this is by far my favorite from them
m
You know this albums good when you can’t pick a favorite song
Orca Guy
This is my favorite Vinyl Theatre song.
Elise
I can't help but smile when I listen to this song!
Lotte Manders
I like your music style, I'm absolutely downloading electrogram!
rhibread
i'm really loving all of these songs i've heard so far from them.
Joe c:
I really love this song and the rest of the album. I'm falling in love with this band. <3
spectrolite
Love this band so much ♡