Jamie's Elsewhere
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Jamie's Elsewhere is an American electronic post-hardcore band formed in Sacramento
, California
in 2005. They were signed to Victory Records
before deciding not to renew their contract with the label, and have released two full length albums thus far, Guidebook for Sinners Turned Saints
in 2008, and They Said a Storm Was Coming
in 2010.
As a result of the recording session, Jamie's Elsewhere was able to self-release an EP
. They toured the west coast for a year in support of the album and sold over 5,000 albums personally. This work ethic drew the attention of Victory Records
, and Jamie's Elsewhere was quickly signed to the label at the end of 2007. After hiring Casey Bates
(Chiodos
, Fear Before
) to produce the album, they entered the studio to record their debut album, A Guidebook for Sinners Turned Saints. Matt Scarpelli explained that this title was selected because Patterson's lyrics focused on personal hardships. The album was released in May 2008.
was released.
that they have been writing and recording material for their untitled follow-up to They Said a Storm Was Coming
. In an interview, Aaron Pauley stated that they are hoping for an early 2012 release at the very latest. Pauley also hinted at the possible release of an EP
before their new album which would contain acoustic versions of songs from They Said a Storm Was Coming.
On August 29, 2011, Jamie's Elsewhere revealed they have left their label, Victory Records
, via a press release on their Facebook
page.
, pop-punk, hardcore
, and utilizes auto-tune
. The lyrical content
focuses on themes of "regrets, love, hate, happiness and forgiveness," however, the song titles often do not reflect these themes, as they instead are non sequitur, often lengthy phrases, which juxtaposes them with the generally more serious content present within the lyrics (a characteristic similar to fellow post-hardcore
bands like Emarosa
, The Devil Wears Prada
, and Sleeping with Sirens
).
With the release of They Said a Storm Was Coming, however, the band's sound has shifted radically to a more post-hardcore sound with some metalcore influences. The mix of screaming and singing remains the same as before, but the prominence of the keyboards and synthesizers has been increased drastically. The band's mixture of electronica
and post-hardcore
influences is often referred to as "electronicore." Accompanying these stylistic changes are conceptual changes. With the arrival of new vocalist Aaron Pauley, the song titles now more directly reflect the lyrical content contained in each song as opposed to A Guidebook. Lyrically, the album also takes a darker approach, and is a concept album
written entirely by Pauley after expanding on a dream he had, focusing on a mapmaker in the 15th century who is shipwrecked at sea and tries to come to terms with his mistake-filled past.
Former
Sacramento, California
Sacramento is the capital city of the U.S. state of California and the county seat of Sacramento County. It is located at the confluence of the Sacramento River and the American River in the northern portion of California's expansive Central Valley. With a population of 466,488 at the 2010 census,...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
in 2005. They were signed to Victory Records
Victory Records
Victory Records is a Chicago-based record label founded by Tony Brummel. It is a privately held corporation. It also operates a music publishing company called "Another Victory, Inc." and is the distributor of several smaller independent record labels....
before deciding not to renew their contract with the label, and have released two full length albums thus far, Guidebook for Sinners Turned Saints
Guidebook For Sinners Turned Saints
Guidebook for Sinners Turned Saints is a debut album by American post-hardcore band Jamie's Elsewhere. Album was released on May 6, 2008 under Victory Records...
in 2008, and They Said a Storm Was Coming
They Said A Storm Was Coming
They Said a Storm Was Coming is the second release by American Christian post-hardcore band Jamie's Elsewhere, released on February 16, 2010. The album was released on Victory Records. The album is based on the concept of a mapmaker in the 19th century...
in 2010.
Formation and first releases (2005-2008)
The band was formed early in 2005 when brothers Matthew and Anthony Scarpelli (guitar and drums, respectively) began writing songs together. In order to audition for the guitar part, Anthony Carioscia flew over 2,000 miles. He was welcomed into the band, and soon after, they picked up locals Mike Spearman on keyboards and Nick Rodriguez on bass. The five came together under the name Jamie's Elsewhere, the name being derived from an 80's Chicago area venue (which has since burned down) where the Scarpelli's father used to perform. They began writing material for their debut album for year and a half while still looking for a vocalist. Some of the band members attended a party where Chris Patterson, who had ironically missed an original audition due to an automobile accident, happened to be performing. They invited him to join the band, and upon accepting, they entered the studio the very next day.As a result of the recording session, Jamie's Elsewhere was able to self-release an EP
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
. They toured the west coast for a year in support of the album and sold over 5,000 albums personally. This work ethic drew the attention of Victory Records
Victory Records
Victory Records is a Chicago-based record label founded by Tony Brummel. It is a privately held corporation. It also operates a music publishing company called "Another Victory, Inc." and is the distributor of several smaller independent record labels....
, and Jamie's Elsewhere was quickly signed to the label at the end of 2007. After hiring Casey Bates
Casey Bates
Casey Bates is a Seattle based music producer, mixer, and musician. He has recorded his own music and worked with several artists on record labels such as Fearless, Fueled by Ramen, Equal Vision Records, and Eyeball Records...
(Chiodos
Chiodos
Chiodos is an American post hardcore band from Davison, Michigan. Formed in 2001, the group was originally known as "The Chiodos Bros," the band's name was a tribute to filmmakers Stephen, Charles, and Edward Chiodo, responsible for the film Killer Klowns from Outer Space. Chiodos released their...
, Fear Before
Fear Before
Fear Before is an experimental rock band that resides in Aurora, Colorado. As stated on their Alternative Press podcast, their name originates from a Denver Post newspaper headline of local forest fires titled "The Fear Before The March of Flames." They released their debut album Odd How People...
) to produce the album, they entered the studio to record their debut album, A Guidebook for Sinners Turned Saints. Matt Scarpelli explained that this title was selected because Patterson's lyrics focused on personal hardships. The album was released in May 2008.
Rebuilding and They Said a Storm Was Coming (2009-2010)
After the release of A Guidebook, Patterson, Carioscia, Rodriguez, and Anthony Scarpelli left the band, leaving only Spearman (keyboards) and Matt Scarpelli (guitars) left. In July 2008 before his departure, however, Anthony Scarpelli invited friend and former Audrey is a Narcissist, Protagonist; Antagonist, and Razing Alexandria vocalist Aaron Pauley to try out for the vacant vocalist position. He was invited to join the band, and after finding Scott Daby (drums), Chance Mederios (bass) and Mike Wellnitz (guitar), Jamie's Elsewhere was able to replace all of their former members. In 2009, they wrote all the material for their second album over the course of eight months and recorded it in three weeks. On February 16, 2010, their second album They Said a Storm Was ComingThey Said A Storm Was Coming
They Said a Storm Was Coming is the second release by American Christian post-hardcore band Jamie's Elsewhere, released on February 16, 2010. The album was released on Victory Records. The album is based on the concept of a mapmaker in the 19th century...
was released.
Departure of two members, leaving Victory Records and new album (2011-present)
In July 2011, Jamie's Elsewhere amicably parted ways with drummer Scott Daby and rhythm guitarist Mike Wellnitz. Although they have not announced an official replacement for either, they have stated via FacebookFacebook
Facebook is a social networking service and website launched in February 2004, operated and privately owned by Facebook, Inc. , Facebook has more than 800 million active users. Users must register before using the site, after which they may create a personal profile, add other users as...
that they have been writing and recording material for their untitled follow-up to They Said a Storm Was Coming
They Said A Storm Was Coming
They Said a Storm Was Coming is the second release by American Christian post-hardcore band Jamie's Elsewhere, released on February 16, 2010. The album was released on Victory Records. The album is based on the concept of a mapmaker in the 19th century...
. In an interview, Aaron Pauley stated that they are hoping for an early 2012 release at the very latest. Pauley also hinted at the possible release of an EP
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
before their new album which would contain acoustic versions of songs from They Said a Storm Was Coming.
On August 29, 2011, Jamie's Elsewhere revealed they have left their label, Victory Records
Victory Records
Victory Records is a Chicago-based record label founded by Tony Brummel. It is a privately held corporation. It also operates a music publishing company called "Another Victory, Inc." and is the distributor of several smaller independent record labels....
, via a press release on their Facebook
Facebook
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page.
Style
The band's musical style during A Guidebook crosses styles of hard rockHard rock
Hard rock is a loosely defined genre of rock music which has its earliest roots in mid-1960s garage rock, blues rock and psychedelic rock...
, pop-punk, hardcore
Hardcore punk
Hardcore punk is an underground music genre that originated in the late 1970s, following the mainstream success of punk rock. Hardcore is generally faster, thicker, and heavier than earlier punk rock. The origin of the term "hardcore punk" is uncertain. The Vancouver-based band D.O.A...
, and utilizes auto-tune
Auto-Tune
Auto-Tune is a proprietary audio processor created by Antares Audio Technologies. Auto-Tune uses a phase vocoder to correct pitch in vocal and instrumental performances. It is used to disguise off-key inaccuracies and mistakes, and has allowed singers to perform apparently perfectly tuned vocal...
. The lyrical content
Lyrics
Lyrics are a set of words that make up a song. The writer of lyrics is a lyricist or lyrist. The meaning of lyrics can either be explicit or implicit. Some lyrics are abstract, almost unintelligible, and, in such cases, their explication emphasizes form, articulation, meter, and symmetry of...
focuses on themes of "regrets, love, hate, happiness and forgiveness," however, the song titles often do not reflect these themes, as they instead are non sequitur, often lengthy phrases, which juxtaposes them with the generally more serious content present within the lyrics (a characteristic similar to fellow post-hardcore
Post-hardcore
Post-hardcore is a genre of music that developed from hardcore punk, itself an offshoot of the broader punk rock movement. Like post-punk, post-hardcore is a term for a broad constellation of groups...
bands like Emarosa
Emarosa
Emarosa is an American rock band from Lexington, Kentucky. Formed in 2006, they released one EP in 2007 titled This Is Your Way Out, and shortly after, the group underwent significant lineup and sound changes, dropping their heavy metal influence and leaning toward a soul inspiration...
, The Devil Wears Prada
The Devil Wears Prada (band)
The Devil Wears Prada is an American metalcore band from Dayton, Ohio. Formed in 2005, they are currently signed to Warner Music Group...
, and Sleeping with Sirens
Sleeping with Sirens
Sleeping with Sirens is an American post-hardcore band from Orlando, Florida currently residing in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Formed in 2009 by members of For All We Know, Broadway and We Are Defiance...
).
With the release of They Said a Storm Was Coming, however, the band's sound has shifted radically to a more post-hardcore sound with some metalcore influences. The mix of screaming and singing remains the same as before, but the prominence of the keyboards and synthesizers has been increased drastically. The band's mixture of electronica
Electronica
Electronica includes a wide range of contemporary electronic music designed for a wide range of uses, including foreground listening, some forms of dancing, and background music for other activities; however, unlike electronic dance music, it is not specifically made for dancing...
and post-hardcore
Post-hardcore
Post-hardcore is a genre of music that developed from hardcore punk, itself an offshoot of the broader punk rock movement. Like post-punk, post-hardcore is a term for a broad constellation of groups...
influences is often referred to as "electronicore." Accompanying these stylistic changes are conceptual changes. With the arrival of new vocalist Aaron Pauley, the song titles now more directly reflect the lyrical content contained in each song as opposed to A Guidebook. Lyrically, the album also takes a darker approach, and is a concept album
Concept album
In music, a concept album is an album that is "unified by a theme, which can be instrumental, compositional, narrative, or lyrical." Commonly, concept albums tend to incorporate preconceived musical or lyrical ideas rather than being improvised or composed in the studio, with all songs contributing...
written entirely by Pauley after expanding on a dream he had, focusing on a mapmaker in the 15th century who is shipwrecked at sea and tries to come to terms with his mistake-filled past.
Members
Current- Aaron Pauley - lead vocals, programmingProgramming (music)Programming is a form of music production and performance using electronic devices, often sequencers or computer programs, to generate music. Programming is used in nearly all forms of electronic music and in most hip hop music since the 1990s. It is also frequently used in modern pop and rock...
, lyricsLyricsLyrics are a set of words that make up a song. The writer of lyrics is a lyricist or lyrist. The meaning of lyrics can either be explicit or implicit. Some lyrics are abstract, almost unintelligible, and, in such cases, their explication emphasizes form, articulation, meter, and symmetry of...
(2008–present) - Mike Spearman - keyboardKeyboard instrumentA keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments...
s, pianoPianoThe piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
, synthesizerSynthesizerA synthesizer is an electronic instrument capable of producing sounds by generating electrical signals of different frequencies. These electrical signals are played through a loudspeaker or set of headphones...
, programmingProgramming (music)Programming is a form of music production and performance using electronic devices, often sequencers or computer programs, to generate music. Programming is used in nearly all forms of electronic music and in most hip hop music since the 1990s. It is also frequently used in modern pop and rock...
, electronicsElectronic musical instrumentAn electronic musical instrument is a musical instrument that produces its sounds using electronics. Such an instrument sounds by outputting an electrical audio signal that ultimately drives a loudspeaker....
, backing vocals (2005–present) - Matt Scarpelli - lead guitarLead guitarLead guitar is a guitar part which plays melody lines, instrumental fill passages, guitar solos, and occasionally, some riffs within a song structure...
, backing vocals (2005–present) - Chance Mederios - bassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
(2008–present)
Former
- Mike Wellnitz - rhythm guitarRhythm guitarRhythm guitar is a technique and rôle that performs a combination of two functions: to provide all or part of the rhythmic pulse in conjunction with singers or other instruments; and to provide all or part of the harmony, ie. the chords, where a chord is a group of notes played together...
(2008–2011) - Scott Daby - drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
, percussion (2008–2011) - Chris Paterson - lead vocals, programmingProgramming (music)Programming is a form of music production and performance using electronic devices, often sequencers or computer programs, to generate music. Programming is used in nearly all forms of electronic music and in most hip hop music since the 1990s. It is also frequently used in modern pop and rock...
, guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
s, lyricsLyricsLyrics are a set of words that make up a song. The writer of lyrics is a lyricist or lyrist. The meaning of lyrics can either be explicit or implicit. Some lyrics are abstract, almost unintelligible, and, in such cases, their explication emphasizes form, articulation, meter, and symmetry of...
(2005–2008) - Anthony Carioscia - rhythm guitarRhythm guitarRhythm guitar is a technique and rôle that performs a combination of two functions: to provide all or part of the rhythmic pulse in conjunction with singers or other instruments; and to provide all or part of the harmony, ie. the chords, where a chord is a group of notes played together...
(2005–2008) - Nick Rodriguez - bassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
(2005–2008) - Anthony Scarpelli - drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
, percussion (2005–2008)
Albums
- Guidebook for Sinners Turned SaintsGuidebook For Sinners Turned SaintsGuidebook for Sinners Turned Saints is a debut album by American post-hardcore band Jamie's Elsewhere. Album was released on May 6, 2008 under Victory Records...
(2008) - They Said a Storm Was ComingThey Said A Storm Was ComingThey Said a Storm Was Coming is the second release by American Christian post-hardcore band Jamie's Elsewhere, released on February 16, 2010. The album was released on Victory Records. The album is based on the concept of a mapmaker in the 19th century...
(2010) - Untitled New Album (Late 2011 To Early 2012)
EP's
- Unreleased Sessions E.P. (2009)
- Goodbye Rocketman, St. George Is Under Fire (2007)
- I'm Elsewhere (2006)
Videography
- "I Didn't Mean to Interrupt..."
- "Giants Among Common Men"
- "They Said a Storm Was Coming"
- "Antithesis (Live Video)"