000000 Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 http://bombthemusici...-the-waterworks HERE COME THE WATERWORKS… This is a weird thing to write that I don’t want to write. But it was agreed on that it would be “mean” if I didn’t… I’ve been putting it off all day, and now that the record collection is alphabetized, all mail-order is done, and my groceries are color-coded seems like I gotta do it. (EDIT: I even waited a full day before posting this. oh boy.) There’s a very very good chance this upcoming US tour is going to be our last time coming through most of these cities. We all still love each other and love playing music together. There’s no weird rifts or anything. To put it simply, the 9 - 10 months or our lives when we are not playing music are not fantastic. To put it complicatedly, those months are weird vortexes (vortices?) of time where we float in between weird jobs that further us in very little ways as human beings aside from you know, the thrill delivering ten sheets of plexi to celebrity photo shoots (glamorous!) or the satisfaction of doing sound for another Green Day cover band (very glamorous!)… it seems like it’s just time to see if there’s anything out there that can provide us with full-time joy instead of part-time joy. Keep in mind that Bomb the Music Industry! was never really supposed to be a touring band that put out records, had a steady line-up, made money off of anything, continued anywhere outside of our houses. If it weren’t for the incredibly kind, warm and VERY VERY ENTHUSIASTIC people who have come to see us over the years, we probably would have never really given a shot at touring or playing shows outside of the northeast. And as an added bonus, we’ve met like, all of our best friends scrambling around the country in a van. It’s pretty neat that if we ever feel like running away from all of our problems here in New York and flee to Montana or something, we can call up Grant and go “yo, what’s up, let me crash tonight?” And as a triple-double bonus, the last year or so we’ve made enough money off of this for it to pay a portion of our bills. Didn’t see that coming. So I guess what I’m saying is words cannot express the gratitude we have for everyone who has helped us out over the years. Big sweaty thanks to everyone. Also keep in mind that things change. I don’t want anyone to think this is some kinda hoax to get people to see us on this trip or whatever, especially if we end up coming back through your town. We are beautiful complicated fucking snowflakes that blow wherever the wind takes us and you better fucking respect that shit, maaaan. That means we get to take this back if we wanna. Million-Day Return Policy. No questions asked. Also, there’s still a bunch of things we’d like to do and we’re gonna do our best to do ‘em. Hopefully get to some weird countries we’ve never been to, things like that. I also think we’re making a hardcore record in September. Just look at this as a little heads up that this may be our last lap, and it might be a serious minute ‘til we come back to the track. And just so this isn’t all bad news for Bomb the Music Industry! listeners (and great news for people who’s friends like us, but they can’t stand us at all but their friends just like, keep putting it on and they’re like “change the record please i’m dyinnnnnnnng”) here is a new song/demo/whatever I finished up a month or two ago. It’s called “80’s Through the 50’s.” Enjoy, see ya in the weird world. — Jeff / John / Matt / Mike / Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaneelkip Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 This bums me out so bad, they're my favorite band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hipsterasfolk Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 bummerz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selfreliable Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 YAY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexH. Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevorm Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 So they're still making music and they reserve the right to tour in the future. huh Whatever, they'd never come here anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Also keep in mind that things change. I don’t want anyone to think this is some kinda hoax to get people to see us on this trip or whatever, especially if we end up coming back through your town. We are beautiful complicated fucking snowflakes that blow wherever the wind takes us and you better fucking respect that shit, maaaan. That means we get to take this back if we wanna. Million-Day Return Policy. No questions asked. Isn't that just an "indefinite hiatus"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggs1441 Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Damn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyregret Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 As much as I never got into these guys it is a bummer because they were one of the few young and hardworking ska influenced bands around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudeboydh Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 This is really vague... I guess it's a hiatus? I can't remember the last time they were in the South, I wish they'd come to Atlanta or something before they did this. But, I guess I'm excited about the hardcore record they're planning! But yeah, still kinda bummed... Vacation was so good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hankmurphy Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Glad I didn't buy that Really Records subscription. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
000000 Posted August 8, 2012 Author Share Posted August 8, 2012 Glad I didn't buy that Really Records subscription. i don't see why that wouldn't still be around. it's not like they pulled an RJ/Virgil and ran out of money or something. there just probably won't be any BTMI releases coming out through the subscription, haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudeboydh Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Glad I didn't buy that Really Records subscription. I would asume he's still doing Really Records, just not BTMI as much anymore... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mclz Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Their best set was probably their drunk set at Eric's wedding party. Good times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hankmurphy Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 I'm glad I didn't get the sub because now it's unlikely they will put out any more BTMI records. I'm surprised that needed an explanation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexH. Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 I'm glad I didn't get the sub because now it's unlikely they will put out any more BTMI records. I'm surprised that needed an explanation. Well, it was never going to be 10 BtMI records. If that's all you were looking for, I'd assume you'd just buy them when they came out. I trust Jeff Rosenstock's taste, I'd have subscribed if I had $100 to blow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hankmurphy Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 I was not expecting 10 BTMI records, and I think you knew that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flood Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 people gotta read more carefully.... BTMI was never meant to be a touring band. it was jeff's solo project that was an outlet for whatever he wanted to do... and this took off. there was never supposed to be records until i pestered him to let us release them. Then it became a band with whomever of his friends were around.. and then they started touring alot. I'd imagine we're still gonna see a ton of musical output from Jeff/BTMI... just they wont be touring behind it so the guys can go on with their lives/jobs/relationships/etc. rudeboydh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bathroommonkey Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 as long as there will be more BTMI! records, that is all i care about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin848 Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 Never listened to this band, but the guy who wrote this seems funny, so now I have to listen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crime Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 This is really sad news. This band was always a blast to see live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudeboydh Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 people gotta read more carefully.... BTMI was never meant to be a touring band. it was jeff's solo project that was an outlet for whatever he wanted to do... and this took off. there was never supposed to be records until i pestered him to let us release them. Then it became a band with whomever of his friends were around.. and then they started touring alot. I'd imagine we're still gonna see a ton of musical output from Jeff/BTMI... just they wont be touring behind it so the guys can go on with their lives/jobs/relationships/etc. Yeah, I was kinda wondering about that... At first I was like "well isn't Bomb just Jeff? How can Jeff break up a band that is just him?" that's cool. I saw them on the Bring Your Own Band Tour, and it was pretty neat cause it was pretty much just him, Rick Johnson and whatever local musicians that wanted to play with him. Maybe he'll go back to doing more of this kinda stuff, which I have no problem with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hankmurphy Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 This Sunday. The Church. I'm fucking there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bathroommonkey Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 of course they come to Atlanta the day after I'm getting the ol' wing wang snip a' doodled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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