COBRA STARSHIP – part 2 Interview in Chicago

COBRA STARSHIP – part 1 interview in Chicago

EMPIRES LIVE! IN CHICAGO SINGING “I WANT BLOOD”

THE ROCK STAR STORIES CHICAGO TV SHOW! EPISODE #5

featuring: COBRA STARSHIP, AS TALL AS LIONS, HELLOGOODBYE!

THE ROCK STAR STORIES CHICAGO | MySpace Video

A ROCKET TO THE MOON visits THE ROCK STAR STORIES CHICAGO

A Review of “PUSH PLAY’s” new CD entitled “FOUND“
by Matt Glodz , Northside College Prep, Chicago

The Jonas Brothers have some new competition: Push Play. Hailing from Long Island, the quartet is yet another addition to the boy bands that are starting to make a comeback on the music scene. Push Play’s new album “Found” brings listeners what they expect from a boy band, but is unique enough to keep their fan base growing.

“Our individual personalities really click,” lead singer CJ Baran says on Push Play’s website, “and the fact that the four of us have distinct tastes in music, it seems to really work.”

Baran’s observation is right on point – Push Play’s music ranges from upbeat to somber, and the lyrics follow suit.

It makes sense that “Midnight Romeo” is the album’s first single. The song is energetic, its lyrics flow well, and teenagers are likely to dig its scandalous content. “Show me yours and I’ll show you mine / Gonna make you sweat / Gonna feel you head to toe / You know, I’m your midnight Romeo,” Baran sings. “Midnight Romeo” is the most stereotypical mainstream boy band song on the album, and it is likely to hit the airwaves soon as a result.

In “Heart Attack,” Baran sings about walking in on his girl making out with another guy and the event’s aftermath. Its lyrics lack depth as far as content is concerned, but for a breakup song, it is quite upbeat and catchy.

As its title may suggest “This Is Us Breaking Up” is another breakup song. Its frequently changing tempo and melody that incorporates futuristic synthesized sounds keep it from sounding sad and depressing, and also set it apart from “Heart Attack.” While the two songs share a similar theme, they are by no means redundant musically.

“Where I Belong” is one of Push Play’s more somber songs, but it is one many high school seniors can relate to. “The days we spent together / The nights would last forever
/ But all good things must come to an end,” Baran sings. The song is reflective and has the slowest melody on the album, yet Push Play still pulls it off, showing their musical versatility.

The remainder of the album does not disappoint. “Found” is also one of those albums that can be listened to straight through from start to finish, so grab a copy and Push Play.

PUSH PLAY Interview with THE ROCK STAR STORIES CHICAGO

MAYDAY PARADE MEETS THE ROCK STAR STORIES CHICAGO

ALL-AMERICAN REJECTS WITH THE ROCK STAR STORIES CHICAGO

JANUS meets THE ROCK STAR STORIES CHICAGO at ANGELS & KINGS CHICAGO

THE ROCK STAR STORIES CHICAGO TV SHOW #3

FEATURING:  ALL TIME LOW, THE DEAR HUNTER, KISS KISS, FOREVER THE SICKEST KIDS!!

(one minute of black followed by the one hour show!)

EMPIRES LIVE! AT THE SUBTERRANEAN CLUB

HOLDING MERCURY in Chicago

MY FAVORITE HIGHWAY at The Beat Kitchen, Chicago

FIREWORKS! at the HOUSE OF BLUES CHICAGO

MADINA LAKE at the SUBterranean Club, Chicago

ACE ENDERS & A MILLION DIFFERENT PEOPLE

MEG & DIA band at the House of Blues Chicago

EVAN TAUBENFELD MEETS THE ROCK STAR STORIES CHICAGO

WE THE KINGS – House of Blues Chicago March 09 PHOTOS! MEG & DIA photos —credit:  LISA LEWANDOWSKI — TAKE ACTION TOUR CHICAGO BREATHE CAROLINA PHOTO CREDIT: Lisa Lewandowski   Breathe Carolina on Take Action Tour CUTE IS WHAT WE AIM FOR – TAKE ACTION Headliners – House of Blues Chicago March 09 EMPIRES after the PRESS CONFERENCE, CHICAGO Oct. 08 WILLIAM CONTROL – House of Blues Chicago All Photos below by Travis Ritter  with The Rock Star Stories Chicago

Company of Thieves Performing Photos below from our awesome press event on 11-16   MAYDAY PARADE, THE MAINE & ALL TIME LOW Live Photos by Kelsey Brown (1-2) Photos 3-5 Emily Lyle _________________________________________ The Rock Star Stories Interview with DANGER RADIO in Chicago Photos by Travis Ritter The Rock Star Stories Student Photographer The first Chicago Student Press Conference was held on September 25 at Yak-Zies next to The Metro. Participating was The Rocket Summer, Phantom Planet, Empires, The Secret Handshake and The Morning Light. Here’s some photos from the event! For more information contact therockstarstorieschicago@gmail.com. (Thanks to Bonnie for photos) From left: Phantom Planet,Bryce Avary The Rocket Summer, The Morning Light, Empires, The Secre Handshake-Luis, Phantom Planet. Next Chicago Press Conference is November 16th with All Time Low, Mayday Parade, The Maine and Every Avenue.