Transmit Now
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Transmit Now is an alternative/pop-rock band based out of Orlando, Florida
. The band's first live performance was on July 10, 2008 at the Van's Warped Tour 2008
, the result of winning an online "Battle of the Bands
" event. Soon after, Transmit Now went on to win the popular vote in MTV
's "I Want My Music On MTV II" contest, and has since had its music featured in several MTV shows. In 2010, the band put out a full length album "Downtown Merry Go Round." They have recently had a music video shot for the single "Let's Go Out Tonight," directed by Chris Grieder
. The video won mtvU's Freshman 5 for the week of August 30, 2010, it will be in rotation on the network beginning September 6, 2010.
A punk-rock work ethic and a love for their music is what Brooks says sets Transmit Now apart from the rest of the power-pop crowd.
Former members
In February 2009, Transmit Now was signed under the record label Silent Majority Group
.
Their debut album "Downtown Merry Go Round" is set for release on iTunes April 20, 2010 and in stores May 25, 2010.
On January 6, 2010 "Let's Go Out Tonight" was featured on The Peoples Choice Awards on CBS. The song can be heard as Hugh Jackman accepted his award for "Best Action Hero"
On December 31, 2009, Transmit Now was named TOP NEWCOMER BAND in the 2009 Rock on Request
Magazine Top In Rock Awards
.
On December 18, 2009 Transmit Now made their television debut on the nationally syndicated show "The Daily Buzz"
On December 5, 2009, Transmit Now played the 3rd stage at 103.1 FM The Buzz's Buzz Bake Sale 2009.
On August 4, 2009, Transmit Now released their ep, "Test, Test"
On May 5, 2009, Transmit Now completed recording for their ep, "Test, Test"
On February 17, 2009, Transmit Now was signed with Silent Majority Group.
On September 7, 2008, Tarantism was featured on the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards
.
On October 7, 2008, that same song was featured on MTV's Making the Band
4.
On October 20, 2008, Transmit Now was named the winner of MTV's "I Want My Music On MTV" contest, resulting in the filming of their song "Tarantism."
The video for "Tarantism" was first aired on MTV on November 11, 2008. The song was also featured that day on MTV's Paris Hilton's My New BFF
In the past they have played alongside such widely known acts as Anberlin
, TRUSTcompany, Mayday Parade
, and Framing Hanley
.
Their first full-length album was recorded in front of a live webcam feed on ustream.tv. They even took the time to chat with viewers!
Orlando, Florida
Orlando is a city in the central region of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the county seat of Orange County, and the center of the Greater Orlando metropolitan area. According to the 2010 US Census, the city had a population of 238,300, making Orlando the 79th largest city in the United States...
. The band's first live performance was on July 10, 2008 at the Van's Warped Tour 2008
Warped Tour 2008
Warped Tour 2008 was the 2008 installment of the annual Summer Warped Tour music festival. Vans Shoes was again the tour's primary sponsor.-Main stage:*The Academy Is...*Against Me! *All That Remains...
, the result of winning an online "Battle of the Bands
Battle of the Bands
Battle of Bands is a contest in which two or more bands compete for the title of "best band". The winner is determined by a panel of judges, the general response of the audience, or a combination. The winning band usually receives a prize in addition to bragging rights. Traditionally, battles of...
" event. Soon after, Transmit Now went on to win the popular vote in MTV
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
's "I Want My Music On MTV II" contest, and has since had its music featured in several MTV shows. In 2010, the band put out a full length album "Downtown Merry Go Round." They have recently had a music video shot for the single "Let's Go Out Tonight," directed by Chris Grieder
Chris Grieder
Chris Grieder is an American music video director, independent filmmaker, musician, and photographer from Orlando, Florida. Grieder has directed music videos internationally for artists such as Mutemath, Luna Halo, There For Tomorrow, Avery , Modest Mouse, and UK band Wall Street Riots...
. The video won mtvU's Freshman 5 for the week of August 30, 2010, it will be in rotation on the network beginning September 6, 2010.
A punk-rock work ethic and a love for their music is what Brooks says sets Transmit Now apart from the rest of the power-pop crowd.
Band members
The band's members are- Andy Brooks - Vocals
- Kevin Parrow - Guitar
- Tony Aguirre - Guitar
- Greg Parrow - Drums
Former members
- Lee Gianou - Bass
In February 2009, Transmit Now was signed under the record label Silent Majority Group
Silent Majority Group
Silent Majority Group is a record label founded in 2006 by artist manager Jeff Hanson that concentrates on finding up-and-coming rock bands such as Framing Hanley, as well as providing a home for established acts such as Candlebox and Tantric. The label also provides artist and producer management...
.
Major appearances and accomplishments
Transmit Now's debut video for "Let's Go Out Tonight" won mtvU's Freshman 5 for the week of August 30, 2010 The video can be seen hereTheir debut album "Downtown Merry Go Round" is set for release on iTunes April 20, 2010 and in stores May 25, 2010.
On January 6, 2010 "Let's Go Out Tonight" was featured on The Peoples Choice Awards on CBS. The song can be heard as Hugh Jackman accepted his award for "Best Action Hero"
On December 31, 2009, Transmit Now was named TOP NEWCOMER BAND in the 2009 Rock on Request
Rock on Request
Rock on Request is an American daily Internet publication owned by Lycos devoted to music criticism and commentary, music news, and artist interviews. Its focus is on rock music...
Magazine Top In Rock Awards
Top In Rock Awards
The Rock on Request Awards are the American annual music awards run by the music webzine Rock on Request. The first awards show was held in 2007 as the Top In Rock Awards....
.
On December 18, 2009 Transmit Now made their television debut on the nationally syndicated show "The Daily Buzz"
On December 5, 2009, Transmit Now played the 3rd stage at 103.1 FM The Buzz's Buzz Bake Sale 2009.
On August 4, 2009, Transmit Now released their ep, "Test, Test"
On May 5, 2009, Transmit Now completed recording for their ep, "Test, Test"
On February 17, 2009, Transmit Now was signed with Silent Majority Group.
On September 7, 2008, Tarantism was featured on the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards
MTV Video Music Awards
An MTV Video Music Award , is an award presented by the cable channel MTV to honor the best in music videos...
.
On October 7, 2008, that same song was featured on MTV's Making the Band
Making the Band
Making the Band is an ABC/MTV reality television series that exists in separate iterations, each iteration focusing on a specific music act. It spawned musical acts O-Town, Da Band, Danity Kane, Day26, and Donnie Klang...
4.
On October 20, 2008, Transmit Now was named the winner of MTV's "I Want My Music On MTV" contest, resulting in the filming of their song "Tarantism."
The video for "Tarantism" was first aired on MTV on November 11, 2008. The song was also featured that day on MTV's Paris Hilton's My New BFF
Paris Hilton's My New BFF
Paris Hilton's My New BFF, also known simply as My New BFF and other alternate titles, is a competitive reality television show in which Paris Hilton searches for her new BFF . Following the success of the original US version, another US season and two international spin-offs followed...
In the past they have played alongside such widely known acts as Anberlin
Anberlin
Anberlin is an American rock band formed in Winter Haven, Florida in 2002. Since the beginning of 2007, the band has consisted of lead vocalist Stephen Christian, guitarists Joseph Milligan and Christian McAlhaney, bassist Deon Rexroat, and drummer Nathan Young.Members of Anberlin originally formed...
, TRUSTcompany, Mayday Parade
Mayday Parade
Mayday Parade is an American rock band from Tallahassee, Florida. The band formed in 2005 when members of popular local Tallahassee bands Kid Named Chicago and Defining Moment converged in 2006. Their debut EP Tales Told by Dead Friends was released in 2006, and sold over 20,000 copies without any...
, and Framing Hanley
Framing Hanley
Framing Hanley is an American rock band from White House, Tennessee, formed in 2005. They released their first studio album in August 2007 entitled The Moment. They are best known for their song "Hear Me Now" and their cover of "Lollipop", originally by Lil Wayne...
.
Their first full-length album was recorded in front of a live webcam feed on ustream.tv. They even took the time to chat with viewers!