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Boston Music Award / End o' year top tens!

2009-12-17T11:10:00.002-05:00

Hey everyone,
Indeed we haven't updated this in a while - but that certainly isn't to say things haven't been going on. Here is a run down on a few off the AMAZING things that have been happening while we've been slacking off updating this site:

***TEV WINS "POP ACT OF THE YEAR" AT THE BOSTON MUSIC AWARDS!***
Yes! It's true! We were awarded the high honor of POP ACT OF THE YEAR at this year's BMAs. We beat out some pretty stiff competition - so we were truly shocked when they announced our name - but we were so very happy. The whole night was great, and filled with friends we were so proud of: Mean Creek took home "Best New Act", Sarah from Drug Rug took home "Best Female Vocals"
In fact, I (Christopher), was so happy that perhaps I celebrated a little too much with friends that night - and promptly misplaced the award that night. It didn't even make it back to my apt. So - if you see a BMA with The Everyday Visuals name on it...please send it back to us.
Whoops.

***AMG STAFF PICKS "DAYDREAM GHOSTS" AS ONE OF THE SONGS OF THE YEAR
This is truly mind blowing - but the staff at All Music Guide made their year end lists of the best tracks of 2009 - and our song "Daydream Ghosts" made the list! Check out the link here to see all the staff favorites!

***BOSTON BAND CRUSH NAMES OUR SELF TITLED RECORD ONE OF THE BEST OF 2009!***
We made another top 10 list for this year (hopefully more to come!) This honor coming from the amazing Boston blog - Band Crush. They have been so nice to us this past year, and we are flattered we are still on their minds. Check out the list HERE.

Last but not least - The Visuals and I will be taking the holidays off - but will see you at our FIRST show of the new year: 1/22 at TT The Bear's place. You should certainly get tickets. Seriously.

bye.
Christopher

TICKETS NOW ONSALE!!!!

2009-09-14T10:00:00.004-04:00

Tickets for our HUGE BOSTON show with Mean Creek have GONE ONSALE!
CAPITAL LETTERS!!!!

BUY TICKETS HERE!
(link: http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/412222)

"Boom! Boom! Boom!" is MP3 of the day at AOL's spinner.com!

2009-09-05T14:05:00.001-04:00

The nice people over at spinner.com have chosen "Boom! Boom! Boom!" as
the mp3 of the day! Check it out here:

http://www.spinner.com/2009/09/05/the-everyday-visuals-boom-boom-boom-free-mp3-of-the-day/

A big thank you to everyone over there!

TEV in CRAWDADDY!

2009-08-20T16:25:00.004-04:00

The Everyday Visuals are the front page on the HUGE indie blog Crawdaddy!

"One wall the band doesn’t mind hitting is the wall of harmonies adorning their songs. Pappas is drawn to vocalizing out of primal fear."

Check out the FULL FEATURE HERE!

A big thanks to Paul Myers for writing the article!

TEV on WOR TONIGHT!

2009-08-06T15:16:00.000-04:00

The Everyday visuals will be talking and permorming live tonight on
WOR 710 AM. They will go on live at 2am, so if you live in the NYC
area, be sure to tune in!

Or check out the podcast HERE:
Http://www.wor710.com

TEV Washington Times / Phoenix Pick

2009-08-05T14:39:00.000-04:00

TEV is feature in the Washington Times, talking about their DC show
tonight and the new record. Check it out:
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/jul/31/riffs-tinted-windows-perfect-summer-record/

Also- they are the Phoenix editors pick this week:
http://thephoenix.com/Boston/Picks/Event.aspx?id=551163&date=08-08-2009

TEV in TeaParty Boston! / BMP 2nd place...

2009-07-31T15:32:00.004-04:00

***TEA PARTY!***
The Everyday Visuals got a HUGE write up in the awesome Boston blog Tea Party Boston! The boys talk to TeaParty about music, the scene, and dick jokes. Not to be missed - check it out HERE.

***BMP***
In other news, not so good - TEV came in 2nd place is all the categories they were up for in the Boston Phoenix's Best Music Poll. Check out the BLOG for more details.

TEV on POPDOSE!

2009-07-23T13:11:00.001-04:00

The Everyday Visuals are the featured artists and story on Pop Dose today! Go check out the article and watch the video "Boom! Boom! Boom!"

Check it out HERE!

Thanks so much to Ken at Pop Dose for writing the great article!

KNOCKS from the Underground

2009-07-15T13:21:00.002-04:00

The great blog Knocks From the Underground has posted an article and interview with Eli and Christopher from TEV.

Check out the article HERE

New Shows Added

2009-07-15T10:18:00.003-04:00

Hey!

Christopher here - just a quick note to let you know that we've added two more shows to our tour section:

***AUG. 3*** // THE PARADISE, BOSTON MA [with TINTED WINDOWS]

***AUG 7*** // PIANO'S, NYC, NY

Check out the tour section for the full details!

(Also - we aren't sure if the Best Music Poll is done, but last I checked you can STILL VOTE! So, if you haven't yet...please do!)

The Phoenix list the best band in all 50 states

2009-07-01T11:38:00.002-04:00

The Phoenix has announced their annual list of the top 51 bands in the country - one from each state. (Not forgetting the District of Columbia!) The Everyday Visuals were bestowed the honor of Best Band for the good ol' state of New Hampshire!

"The Everyday Visuals play meticulously crafted pop with an eye (or ear) on vocal melodies and harmonies, all held together by lead vocalist Christopher Pappas."

Check out the full write up HERE.

***ALSO: If you haven't yet, please VOTE for The Everyday Visuals in the Boston Phoenix's BEST MUSIC POLL. The Everyday Visuals were nominated for Best Local Act, Best Vocalist, FYE Reader's Choice, and Best Album!***

TEV on Boston Band Crush's Top 6 record of 2009!

2009-06-23T10:38:00.002-04:00

The great Boston music blog "Boston Band Crush" has posted their top 6 records of the year thus far - and your boys, The Everyday Visuals, grace the list.

"Not only are TEV musically and vocally fulfilling in every way, but they've got the final and most important piece, really, really great songs with interesting lyrics and themes. Local music aside, I think I have listened to this album more this year than any other album. "

Check out the rest of the article HERE

Northeast Performer Review

2009-06-10T10:12:00.002-04:00

The kind folks at the Northeast Performer reviewed The Everyday Visuals latest Self Titled release in their June issue. The whole review is stellar!

"This album is one that shouldn't be passed on. It's a great example of classic pop music with meaning."

Pick up your free copy and check it out - or check it out on line HERE

TEV and Rocknroll Boston!

2009-06-07T19:37:00.003-04:00

Check out this new great article that Eli and Christopher gave to fabulous blog Rocknrollboston.com. Thanks to Livvi for taking the time to preview the guys!

"The Everyday Visuals: a band that is their own inspiration. A band striving to bridge the gap between mainstream and underground, and aren’t afraid to admit doing so. A band with members who wrote songs before they knew how to play instruments. A band with one motive: to create the music they love (and maybe to make some money while doing it)."

Check out the full article HERE!

TEV Nominated in the 2009 WFNX/Phoenix Best Music Poll Awards!

2009-06-05T12:53:00.003-04:00

The Everyday Visuals have been nominated for 2009's WFNX / Phoenix Best Music Poll! They have been nominated in 4 categories this year:
Best Local Act
Best Album
Best Male Vocalist
F.Y.E. Reader's Choice

Please show your support and help TEV by voting online HERE. Make sure you vote in each category and then submit your ballot after making your choices! (Your vote will NOT be cast unless you click the "Submit your Ballot" button at the end!)

TEV in Modern Mystery

2009-05-28T22:29:00.003-04:00

The fabulous NYC based music blog Modern Mystery gave TEV's new s/t record a remarkably stellar review:

"This album blew away any expectations I had going into it...In all honesty, if I put together my ‘Top 10 of 2009′ right now, The Everyday Visuals would be the number 1 spot. This record is filled with brilliant melodies and catchy tunes that only get better with every listen."

Check out the full review HERE!

TEV added to KEXP!

2009-05-21T20:58:00.002-04:00

The Everyday Visuals have been added to one of the best radio stations in the country: KEXP.

Now it's up to you to help The Visuals conquer the airwaves - request TEV on KEXP HERE!

NH Love

2009-05-21T12:37:00.003-04:00

New Hampshire Magazine reviewed The Everyday Visuals new record - check it out:

PRESS ROUND UP #2 / NEW DATES POSTED!

2009-05-20T11:21:00.002-04:00

***Press Round-up #2***
TEV has been getting more and more great press on the new record - here is another round-up of what people are saying:

"...rapture; pop ecstasy suspended in suddenly rarified air...melodic rock music as deceptively intricate as it is transparently accessible, stirred with just the right admixture of cheeky irreverence and soulful sincerity."
- The Boston Globe

"The Everyday Visuals' music is populist in the best sense of the word – they are a rock 'n' roll band with both indie's idiosyncratic character and pop music's mass appeal...Indie modesty might demand that they consciously avoid explicitly stating that they are trying to be the next big band, but The Everyday Visuals rock like they already are."
-Sound Proof Magazine

"The Everyday Visuals craft soothing, coffeehouse pop that would put a smile on even the most jaded of indie-snobs."
- Drum! Magazine

"Clearly, this band doesn’t manufacture song after song with the same pop formula – they allow the songs to go where they want…The record is full of songs born out of excitement and pure idea-driven joy."
- Pen's Eye View

***NEW SUMMER TOUR DATES***
Check back soon for more dates!
JUN. 30 // THE ELEVENS, NORTHAMPTON MA [with SPOUSE]
21+ / TBD / 8PM

JUL. 3 // TWEEK CLOTHING, PITTSBURGH PA [with LOHIO]
ALL AGES / FREE / 6PM

JUL. 7 // SCHUBAS TAVERN, CHICAGO IL
21+ / $7 / 9PM

JUL 16 // PETE'S CANDY STORE, BROOKLYN NY
18+ / FREE / 11PM

AUG 8 // MID EAST UP, CAMBRIDGE MA [with HYMNS, THE SHILLS, THE NEW COLLISIONS, and THE MOTION SICK]
18+ / $8-$10 / 8PM [TICKETS]

TEV's been Soundproofed!

2009-05-14T17:06:00.003-04:00

The amazing online Magazine SoundProof has run a front page feature on your favorite Boston via NH band.

"Rock 'n' roll for thinking people by thinking people. One of Boston's best kept secrets is ready to be more than just a hometown favorite. ...their music is individualistic without being intimidating, and they are talented enough to create variety within a simple, straight-forward sound."

Check out the rest of the glowing review HERE!

Boston Globe review!

2009-05-12T10:20:00.003-04:00

TEV has a BIG spread in the Boston Globe today! They review last Saturday's release show at Great Scott.

"The result was rapture; pop ecstasy suspended in suddenly rarified air."

Go pick up your copy today! (Or check out the online version HERE!)

MORE PRESS!! The Metro

2009-05-07T18:54:00.002-04:00

The Everyday Visuals are featured in The Metro, talking about their upcoming show (which by the way - you should BUY TICKETS HERE!) and the new record.

“Intro (Morning Star),” a gorgeous track lathered in Fleet Foxes harmonies and My Morning Jacket reverb..."

Read the article HERE.

TEV in Boston Phoenix

2009-05-05T18:45:00.002-04:00

The Visuals' are in the press again - this time Christopher talks to the Boston Phoenix about the likability potentially being a killer, recording, and why Coldplay is fucking.

"If the deliberate duality of the Everyday Visuals truly is a hindrance, it's an obstacle they've made their bitch."

Check out the whole article HERE!

Press Round Up (5/5)

2009-05-05T09:34:00.002-04:00

Happy Cinco De Mayo!
Here is a round up of some press TEV have been getting on the record! Enjoy!

"Solid pop music with beautiful melodies over shimmering musical arrangements."
-Consequence of Sound

"the band has seamlessly melded their airy harmonies while retaining their subtle pop songs into a S/T full-length perfect for a hazy summer drive."
-Weekly Dig

"...a solid album of good, rich music."
-The Aquarian [Grade: B]

""This band is quite adept at harmonies and crafting a wall of sound that would make Brian Wilson and Phil Spector quake in their boots."
-Campus Circle

"We're addicted to this local band's hooked-filled tunes and glorious harmonies."
-Boston Magazine

More to come!

TEV in CoS

2009-04-30T19:53:00.005-04:00

The Everyday Visuals have a nice write-up in the magnificent blog 'Consequence of Sound'.

"...guitar work that would make A.C. Newman red with envy."

You can read the album review HERE.