Letters Burning

Letters Burning is an American rock band from Los Angeles, Ca. The band officially formed in late 2005[1] and played their first live show at the former B.B. Kings club at Universal City Walk in Hollywood[2]. They released their first studio EP "...almost midnight" in 2007[3]. In 2008 they followed up with their second studio EP "Simple Thoughts and Tragedy"[4] produced by Sean O'Keefe[5] with their single "Critic's Last Stand" reaching local airplay on the World Famous KROQ 106.7 FM Locals Only Show[6]. Shortly after the band earned themselves a spot on the Ernie Ball Stage at the 2008 Vans Warped Tour[7]. The band released their third studio EP "Attracted to Disaster" in 2009[8] with "Strip Me Down" being the official single and reaching local airplay on the World Famous KROQ 106.7 FM Locals Only show as well[9]. In the summer of 2009 the band played over 50 Acoustic in-store Hot Topic shows throughout California, Nevada, Oregon and Washington[10]. In late 2010 the band released their single "Valley" on itunes which was available as two versions with one version containing a secret song titled "Lay with it"[11]. Shortly after the band earned a second spot on the Ernie Ball Stage at the 2010 Vans Warped Tour[12]. In 2011 the band partnered up with Los Angeles denim brand YMI Jeans and Alternative Press Magazine to create the "YMI presents Letters Burning Rock Your School Tour" which was a 40 date lunch time high school tour focusing on providing FREE performances, gifting and interacting with students[13]. During the summer of August and September 2011 the band played a US military tour throughout Okinawa and Guam with the highlight being the opening act for Alien Ant Farm at the Hansen Festial.

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Musical Style

Letters Burning has described their sound as "aggressive pop rock". Their style has also been described as "emo", "rock", "punk", "pop", or "alternative rock". They have also been compared to the bands Pierce The Veil and the Used.

Band Members

Current Members

Former Members

Discography

Studio Releases

References

Letters Burning OFFICIAL Site Letters Burning EPK Site Letters Burning Facebook Letters Burning Myspace [1] [2] www.purevolume.com/lettersburning www.battleofthebands.com/u/lettersburning www.reverbnation.com/lettersburning

  1. ^ , http://www.soundunwound.com/music/letters-burning/15857472, retrieved 20 July 2011 
  2. ^ , http://www.reverbnation.com/artist/control_room/4575?tab=shows&subnav=show_bills, retrieved 20 July 2011 
  3. ^ , http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/lettersburning, retrieved 20 July 2011 
  4. ^ , http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/lettersburning2, retrieved 20 July 2011 
  5. ^ , http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sean_O%27Keefe_%28producer%29, retrieved 20 July 2011 
  6. ^ , http://kroq.radio.com/shows/locals-only/, retrieved 20 July 2011 
  7. ^ , http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warped_Tour_2008, retrieved 20 July 2011 
  8. ^ , http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/lettersburning3, retrieved 20 July 2011 
  9. ^ , http://kroq.radio.com/shows/locals-only/, retrieved 20 July 2011 
  10. ^ , http://www.reverbnation.com/artist/control_room/4575?tab=shows&subnav=show_bills, retrieved 20 July 2011 
  11. ^ , http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/LettersBurning4, retrieved 20 July 2011 
  12. ^ , http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warped_Tour_2010, retrieved 20 July 2011 
  13. ^ TimLetters Burning embark on Rock Your School Tour Karan, Tim February 16, 2011 Letters Burning embark on Rock Your School Tour