Fear Me December

popVLTR: You've been making moves in Argentina, how'd you get into music?

Fear Me December: Each one of us has been into music since our childhood, we started when we were around 14 years old with different projects, but it wasn't until 2009 when we met for the first time in our previous band. In late 2011 that band came to an end and we decided to go on, so we changed the name to Fear Me December in mid 2012. Music has always been around us, it just took a little while to brought us together.

popVLTR: Congrats on releasing 'Who Cares?', who are some of your influences?

FMD: Thanks! Well, we have different influences (even though we agree in some of them). For example, Victoria (vocals & bass) loves music form the 80's like Queen, Pink Floyd and George Michael; Valentin (guitar & back vocals) loves the new music like Alter Bridge, Sick Puppies, 30 Seconds to Mars; and Emiliano (drums) loves punk like Blink 182, Green Day, A Day To Remember.

popVLTR: What are some of your proudest moments in music?

FMD: Well there isn't just one moment, we think that the whole 2013 was a year to be proud of. We achieved more than we actually expected: since the release of "Who Cares?" on February we played 30 shows in many cities and many states (even in another country!), we were featured in many blogs and magazines in Argentina and the USA, we signed a publishing contract with Tate Music Group for our record in the USA so we believe the whole year was something to be complete proud of, it was a great first year.

popVLTR: What cool stuff is on the horizon for Fear Me December?

FMD: The first thing on Fear Me December's horizon is the recording of our first full length record. We are planning a 12 or 13 songs album, so we are finishing some new songs and pretty soon we will start the pre-production; and of course there's the releasing of "Who Cares?" on the USA, we are very anxious about that! - PopVulture Magazine

It's an online PDF so I cannot copy+paste the text, but you can see it in this link: http://www.santafealdia.com/revista_santafe_diciembre_15/FLASH/index.html at page #11 - Santa Fe Al Día

PRLog (Press Release) - Nov. 10, 2013 - GOA, India -- The Independnet No.1s vol.2 main stream compilation album, conceptualised and produced by MTV Europe music Awards nominee and International music star Oliver Sean, was released exclusively to media on 1st November during the 6th Annual WOA Records India Tour 2013 (Goa Leg). The album is released on WOA Records International, part of the WOA Entertainment Group www.woaentertainment.co.uk

As the name suggests this is the second edition of the Independnet No.1's compilation album which was first introduced in 2009 when Vol.1 released to worldwide critical acclaim.

"I've waited five years to release the second volume of this double cd project we call the independent No.1's mainly because the album had to feature breakthrough artists from various genres" says Oliver Sean, founder of the W.O.A Entertainment Group and Record Producer of this compilation. "This album is one of a kind because we don't limit the genre of this compilation, you can hear a rock act and also get introduced to a genre as diverse as world beat on the same album"

The album was released with much celebration during the Goa leg of the 6th Annual W.O.A Records India Tour and was exclusively distributed to media covering the launch. The compilation will now be available on iTunes and other major digital stores from 15th of November onwards, followed by the hard copy CD hitting stores by the 29th of November. "We worked out the release of this album in such a way that it hits stores in time for fans to make this compilation part of their Christmas celebration playlist this year" says Wanda Alvares, Marketing Director of the WOA Entertainment Group.

The Independent No.1's Vol.2 is hoping to follow in the footsteps of the successful Goa Chillout Zone, which is also released on WOA Records and recently saw it's 5th Volume released globally, celebrating 5 years of the Goa Chillout Zone.

Fans and artists can sample the Independent No.1's Vol.2 on 15th November via the official WOA Records website http://www.woarecords.com - W.O.A. Records

So why don’t you introduce yourself and tell us more about this band?
We are Valentin (Guitar, back vocals), Emiliano (Drums), and Victoria (Vocals, bass), we are Fear Me December, a rock band from Argentina.

We started the band early in 2012 -we were in another band and the singer left, so we decided begin a new project, with huge changes.

Part of those changes was that we wanted to make different melodies, write lyrics, have a different style and sound.



What’s the story behind the band’s name?
The name comes from a break in the band we had before. The singer left during December, so we took that break and decided to make a “Before and after” right there, changing our music and everything else. On the other hand, we are working in a project that could mean another “before and after” in the band. It’s like December always has something planned for us.

What are your music influence?
Our music influence is mostly international bands. The three of us, we have different styles, i.e. Valentin loves bands like “Alter Bridge”, “Sick Puppies”, “30 Seconds to Mars”; Emiliano likes punk like “Blink 182″, “Yellowcard”, “Ataris”; and Victoria shares most of Valentin’s taste in music, but she also likes classic rock like “Queen” and new bands like “Daughtry” and “Lacuna Coil”.

Talk to us about this compilation to be featured in MTV and VH1?
This compilation was incredible news that we got not too long ago. It all started with “W.O.A. International”, we got selected for a radio broadcasting campaign, and then they offered us to be part of this compilation they were putting together, featured by MTV and HV1.

This compilation won’t be for sale, it will be distributed in different bars and radios, in different cities and countries, so we are pretty excited about it.
Our song Defiled has been chosen for de No.1′s Vol.2 Compilation. Releasing 31st Oct.
The album is being released during the WOA International Music Festival with major advertising on Vh1 as Viacom (Vh1 & MTV) are supporting the album as licensing partners. Over 10,000 copies will be distributed worldwide to radio, media and clubs at holiday destinations including Hard Rock Cafe’s and other major clubs across Dubai, London, Goa, Mumbai, New Delhi, Toronto and New York.
we are very excited and happy for be part of this new album compilation! Ty so much W.O.A Records & Studios.

... Continues on the link! - Vents Magazine

Este viernes a las 23 hs en Prussia Pub de la localidad de Vera se presenta Cielo Razzo junto a Gol de Chancho y Fear Me December. Lintu Dll, voz y bajista de la banda charló con Rcu sobre los inicios del grupo hasta los proyectos a futuro.

¿Cómo surgió este proyecto de la banda?

Surge a principios del año pasado. Nace del quiebre de un proyecto anterior, cuando el cantante decide irse y los músicos deciden seguir activos en la música. Dado éste quiebre, se plantea una nueva formación, un nuevo sonido y molidas que dan pie a Fear Me December.

Apuntando al nombre de la banda, ¿tiene que ver a algún suceso desafortunado o malo en esa fecha?

Traducido, sería Témeme Diciembre. El nombre se plantea, porque el diciembre anterior a que surja la banda, veníamos ver que el cantante se retiraría del proyecto que funcionaba en ese momento. Por ese lado, se produce el primer y gran quiebre que marca un antes y un después en todo: música, estilo y en nosotros por supuesto. Y por otro lado, estamos trabajando mucho, y si todo se da como lo esperado, éste diciembre se vienen nuevas noticias que van a marcar un antes y un después en la banda. Por ahora lo vamos a dejar en suspenso hasta ese momento, nadie se va de la banda (risas), son buenas noticias.

Cuentan con un EP titulado ¿Who Cares?, grabado en Santa Fe, ¿con que se encuentra la gente cuando le pone play? ¿Qué va a escuchar?

Nosotros planteamos y trabajamos el EP, esperando que la gente se encuentre con un sonido nuevo, no tan común de escuchar en Santa Fe. Al menos, no tan común de que nazca en la ciudad. Esperamos que la gente se encuentre con buenas canciones y melodías, que disfrute lo que escucha. Y obviamente, que se vea reflejada en cada canción todo el trabajo que hacemos día a día, y el esfuerzo que ponemos a la hora de componer, grabar y hacer éste trabajo tan hermoso que es el de hacer la música que nos gusta.

Con un año que vienen trabajando, ¿cómo se están tomando todo esto de tener el EP, mostrarse en distintos lugares de la ciudad o alrededores, tener repercusión en distintos medios y ahora tener la oportunidad de compartir escenario con Cielo Razzo y Gol de Chancho?

Realmente, estamos más que contentos. No solo porque alcanzamos las metas que nos propusimos para este año, sino que también hicimos mucho más de lo que pensábamos. Tuvimos muchas fechas, muchas más están en camino, y esta fecha en la que tocamos con Cielo Razzo es un orgullo para nosotros. Son esas fechas que no sólo te suman como banda chica, sino que también te emocionan y siempre te dejan una enseñanza. El año pasado cuando grabábamos el EP, pensábamos y planeábamos todas las movidas que queríamos hacer este año. Un año después, viendo todo lo que logramos, nos damos cuenta que fue un excelente arranque, teniendo en cuenta que somos una banda nueva. Estamos muy felices, por cómo la gente acepto nuestro EP, por la difusión y la movida que estamos teniendo, por tener gente tan linda que nos siga y nos apoya…no hay nada de lo que nos podamos quejar. Obviamente, seguimos trabajando duro como siempre y ensayando a full para que la banda crezca día a día.

¿Algún mensaje que quieran dejarle a los seguidores de la banda?

Queremos agradecerles por todo. Por estar siempre, por seguirnos y apoyarnos en todo momento. Hay una realidad, que creemos nosotros rige en todo músico, las bandas nos debemos a nuestros fans. Son ellos los que compran nuestros discos, van a nuestros recitales y miran nuestros videos. Sobre todo, son ellos los que te dan fuerzas para seguir y te hacen ver que lo haces no solo te gusta a vos. Nosotros somos gracias a ellos, y hacemos nuestra música no sólo porque nos gusta, si no pensando en ellos siempre.

¿Proyectos a futuro?

Grabación de un CD, obvio, estamos trabajando en nuevas canciones y es muy probable que éste año demos el adelanto de una de ellas. Tenemos en mente un próximo video, vamos a hacerlo para abrirle camino al CD que se viene. Por ahora, seguimos haciendo difusión a nuestro video actual: Goodbye To You. Lo pueden encontrar en Youtube, y del cual estamos súper contentos, y le agradecemos a toda la gente que lo hizo posible. Fechas, por ahora confirmadas tenemos: este viernes con Cielo Razzo en Vera, el 11 de Octubre en Uruguay y probablemente sumemos una más en ese fin de semana largo. El 6 de Diciembre en Stanley junto a nuestros amigos de Numen y probablemente en Montevideo de nuevo para ese mes, y más que estamos confirmando en estas semanas. Queremos contarles que en Octubre se viene también otra sorpresa linda, así que quédense conectados a nuestro Facebook: facebook.com/fmdband o Twitter: @fearmedec, que vamos a estar diciendo de que se trata y dando más info de las fechas próximas. - Revista Cultural Urbana

It's a online PDF so I can't copy+paste the interview, but you can check it at this link: http://www.santafealdia.com/revista_santafe_julio_01/FLASH/index.html at page #22. - Santa Fe Al Dia

1) What inspired you guys to start a band?
I think it was our passion for music and our desire to make a living out of it. We’ve been around music sinsce we were little kids and after a couple of experiences with bands (some good, some bad) we we’re really fortuned to find each other.

2) Are your parents supportive of you?
Of course they are! In their own ways and manner, but they are. I think it’s hard to understand a son’s passion for music, but eventually they ended up understanding!

3) How do you overcome people who put you down or try to bring your hopes down just because you want to be in a band?

We usually tell them to f* off, there’s no point in paying attention to people that just want to bring you down. After all, we’ll do whatever we feel we gotta do.

4) How would you describe your music to people who never heard of your band?

It’s all about emotions and real experiences. Nothing fony here, no “pre-made” songs or lyrics. We always write about what we’ve been through. That, combined with hi-gain guitars, powerfull drumms and voices, it’s how I would describe it. Sounds a lot like the Alternative Rock from the 2000 and late 90′s.

5) What do say to bands who are arrogant?
Same as we do with those who try to bring us down, we ignore them. They usually think that they’re so good and good things will happen to them just because they’re good, and then you see them dissapear into oblivion.

6) What is it like to be you for a day?
If you get to be me while we’re on the road going somewhere to play a gig it’s all about joking around, eating as much as you can, and having a LOT of fun. Not only traveling but also meeting new people and places. We use to play a lot more outside our hometown so we get to know a lot of new faces, it’s really fun, we come back home with a lot of new friends and nice experiences, I’m very greatfull for that. But, if we’re not on the road, then I’m working really hard to get new gigs, new songs, everything. I’d say it’s a perfect mix between fun and responsibilities.

7) If you were to change into a dinosaur, what kind of dinosaur would you like to be?
This is probably one of the best questions ever! I’d be a Velociraptor, not doubt about it. Always liked those little fellas. - Band Focus

Los ex integrantes remanentes de Dark Secret difundieron un comunicado por el Facebook oficial de su banda, donde retomaron el anuncio de cambios que expresaron el martes pasado, en su participación en el programa “Sonidos Independientes” de Radio Nacional Santa Fe.

Reza el mismo: “Como saben, a fines del año pasado y principio de este, Dark Secret cambio su formación en cuanto a integrantes. Esto trajo muchos nuevos y grandes cambios para la banda” (esto tiene que ver con el alejamiento de Lautaro Newbery, ex vocalista, letrista y segunda guitarra en algunas canciones).

Por eso, confirman que “después de meses de trabajo, la alineación será la que se vio desde principio de año: Emi (batería), Summer (guitarra y segundas voces) y Lintu (bajo y voz).

Por otro lado, anuncian que “la banda no conservará el mismo nombre que utilizaba con la vieja formación de integrantes. Por diversos motivos, entre ellos el cambio de formación, cambio de melodías en voces, nuevas letras con diferentes temáticas a las anteriores y por sobre todo canciones con un estilo nuevo, la banda tendrá un nombre diferente. Este nuevo nombre será Fear Me December, y pronto estarán viendo nuevas movidas, material gráfico, sitios web y canciones”.

Y concluyen: “Queremos hacer finalmente público este anuncio ya que se vienen épocas de mucho trabajo y cambios para nosotros.

Es muy importante todo el apoyo que nos dan día a día, estamos muy contentos por cómo se están dando las cosas en este último tiempo. Como saben pasamos momentos difíciles, pero seguimos con más fuerzas que nunca, y queremos agradecer a todos los que nos siguen y nos apoyan desde siempre, y a quienes se unan en esta nueva etapa”. - El Litoral (newpaper)

Se acerca la primavera por estos parajes y la gente de Fiction Metal Produciones y Fade Out Radio, nos invitan al ¡Spring Horror Festival en Asbury Live Club de Buenos Aires!

Es que no se puede festejar la llegada de la primavera sin un poco de buena música, y es por eso que el show estará bien colmado y variado, con la participación de Nadin, Prowlers, Vermello y Black Chain, ademas de las bandas invitadas Noua, Apatia de Cordoba y Fear Me December de Santa Fe, sumado ademas de proyecciones de clásicos del cine de horror, stands temáticos, exposición de libros y dibujos de la cultura, y por supuesto sorteos de discos, remeras, posters y películas, como para que todos apuesten a este evento único.

La idea es tener un día especial y poder celebrarlo a la grande, así que la cita ya está armada solo falta que nos acompañen, será el próximo 21 de Septiembre, desde las 16hs en el Asbury Live Club, Rivadavia 7525, en la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, el valor de la entrada es de $30!

Para conocer más al respecto, únanse al evento en Facebook y empiecen a ¡ser parte de esta gran fecha! - Shinobi News

Independent No.1's Vol.2, the compilation album featuring over 30 of the worlds best indie bands, released on 1st November at the 6th Annual W.O.A Records India Tour in Goa.

PRLog (Press Release) - Nov. 10, 2013 - GOA, India --
The Independnet No.1s vol.2 main stream compilation album, conceptualised and produced by MTV Europe music Awards nominee and International music star Oliver Sean, was released exclusively to media on 1st November during the 6th Annual WOA Records India Tour 2013 (Goa Leg). The album is released on WOA Records International, part of the WOA Entertainment Group www.woaentertainment.co.uk

As the name suggests this is the second edition of the Independnet No.1's compilation album which was first introduced in 2009 when Vol.1 released to worldwide critical acclaim.

"I've waited five years to release the second volume of this double cd project we call the independent No.1's mainly because the album had to feature breakthrough artists from various genres" says Oliver Sean, founder of the W.O.A Entertainment Group and Record Producer of this compilation. "This album is one of a kind because we don't limit the genre of this compilation, you can hear a rock act and also get introduced to a genre as diverse as world beat on the same album"

The album was released with much celebration during the Goa leg of the 6th Annual W.O.A Records India Tour and was exclusively distributed to media covering the launch. The compilation will now be available on iTunes and other major digital stores from 15th of November onwards, followed by the hard copy CD hitting stores by the 29th of November. "We worked out the release of this album in such a way that it hits stores in time for fans to make this compilation part of their Christmas celebration playlist this year" says Wanda Alvares, Marketing Director of the WOA Entertainment Group.

The Independent No.1's Vol.2 is hoping to follow in the footsteps of the successful Goa Chillout Zone, which is also released on WOA Records and recently saw it's 5th Volume released globally, celebrating 5 years of the Goa Chillout Zone.

Fans and artists can sample the Independent No.1's Vol.2 on 15th November via the official WOA Records website http://www.woarecords.com - W.O.A International

Independent No.1's Vol.2, the compilation album featuring over 30 of the worlds best indie bands, released on 1st November at the 6th Annual W.O.A Records India Tour in Goa.

PRLog (Press Release) - Nov. 10, 2013 - GOA, India --
The Independnet No.1s vol.2 main stream compilation album, conceptualised and produced by MTV Europe music Awards nominee and International music star Oliver Sean, was released exclusively to media on 1st November during the 6th Annual WOA Records India Tour 2013 (Goa Leg). The album is released on WOA Records International, part of the WOA Entertainment Group www.woaentertainment.co.uk

As the name suggests this is the second edition of the Independnet No.1's compilation album which was first introduced in 2009 when Vol.1 released to worldwide critical acclaim.

"I've waited five years to release the second volume of this double cd project we call the independent No.1's mainly because the album had to feature breakthrough artists from various genres" says Oliver Sean, founder of the W.O.A Entertainment Group and Record Producer of this compilation. "This album is one of a kind because we don't limit the genre of this compilation, you can hear a rock act and also get introduced to a genre as diverse as world beat on the same album"

The album was released with much celebration during the Goa leg of the 6th Annual W.O.A Records India Tour and was exclusively distributed to media covering the launch. The compilation will now be available on iTunes and other major digital stores from 15th of November onwards, followed by the hard copy CD hitting stores by the 29th of November. "We worked out the release of this album in such a way that it hits stores in time for fans to make this compilation part of their Christmas celebration playlist this year" says Wanda Alvares, Marketing Director of the WOA Entertainment Group.

The Independent No.1's Vol.2 is hoping to follow in the footsteps of the successful Goa Chillout Zone, which is also released on WOA Records and recently saw it's 5th Volume released globally, celebrating 5 years of the Goa Chillout Zone.

Fans and artists can sample the Independent No.1's Vol.2 on 15th November via the official WOA Records website http://www.woarecords.com - W.O.A International

Independent No.1's Vol.2, the compilation album featuring over 30 of the worlds best indie bands, released on 1st November at the 6th Annual W.O.A Records India Tour in Goa.

PRLog (Press Release) - Nov. 10, 2013 - GOA, India --
The Independnet No.1s vol.2 main stream compilation album, conceptualised and produced by MTV Europe music Awards nominee and International music star Oliver Sean, was released exclusively to media on 1st November during the 6th Annual WOA Records India Tour 2013 (Goa Leg). The album is released on WOA Records International, part of the WOA Entertainment Group www.woaentertainment.co.uk

As the name suggests this is the second edition of the Independnet No.1's compilation album which was first introduced in 2009 when Vol.1 released to worldwide critical acclaim.

"I've waited five years to release the second volume of this double cd project we call the independent No.1's mainly because the album had to feature breakthrough artists from various genres" says Oliver Sean, founder of the W.O.A Entertainment Group and Record Producer of this compilation. "This album is one of a kind because we don't limit the genre of this compilation, you can hear a rock act and also get introduced to a genre as diverse as world beat on the same album"

The album was released with much celebration during the Goa leg of the 6th Annual W.O.A Records India Tour and was exclusively distributed to media covering the launch. The compilation will now be available on iTunes and other major digital stores from 15th of November onwards, followed by the hard copy CD hitting stores by the 29th of November. "We worked out the release of this album in such a way that it hits stores in time for fans to make this compilation part of their Christmas celebration playlist this year" says Wanda Alvares, Marketing Director of the WOA Entertainment Group.

The Independent No.1's Vol.2 is hoping to follow in the footsteps of the successful Goa Chillout Zone, which is also released on WOA Records and recently saw it's 5th Volume released globally, celebrating 5 years of the Goa Chillout Zone.

Fans and artists can sample the Independent No.1's Vol.2 on 15th November via the official WOA Records website http://www.woarecords.com - W.O.A International

Independent No.1's Vol.2, the compilation album featuring over 30 of the worlds best indie bands, released on 1st November at the 6th Annual W.O.A Records India Tour in Goa.

PRLog (Press Release) - Nov. 10, 2013 - GOA, India --
The Independnet No.1s vol.2 main stream compilation album, conceptualised and produced by MTV Europe music Awards nominee and International music star Oliver Sean, was released exclusively to media on 1st November during the 6th Annual WOA Records India Tour 2013 (Goa Leg). The album is released on WOA Records International, part of the WOA Entertainment Group www.woaentertainment.co.uk

As the name suggests this is the second edition of the Independnet No.1's compilation album which was first introduced in 2009 when Vol.1 released to worldwide critical acclaim.

"I've waited five years to release the second volume of this double cd project we call the independent No.1's mainly because the album had to feature breakthrough artists from various genres" says Oliver Sean, founder of the W.O.A Entertainment Group and Record Producer of this compilation. "This album is one of a kind because we don't limit the genre of this compilation, you can hear a rock act and also get introduced to a genre as diverse as world beat on the same album"

The album was released with much celebration during the Goa leg of the 6th Annual W.O.A Records India Tour and was exclusively distributed to media covering the launch. The compilation will now be available on iTunes and other major digital stores from 15th of November onwards, followed by the hard copy CD hitting stores by the 29th of November. "We worked out the release of this album in such a way that it hits stores in time for fans to make this compilation part of their Christmas celebration playlist this year" says Wanda Alvares, Marketing Director of the WOA Entertainment Group.

The Independent No.1's Vol.2 is hoping to follow in the footsteps of the successful Goa Chillout Zone, which is also released on WOA Records and recently saw it's 5th Volume released globally, celebrating 5 years of the Goa Chillout Zone.

Fans and artists can sample the Independent No.1's Vol.2 on 15th November via the official WOA Records website http://www.woarecords.com - W.O.A International

Independent No.1's Vol.2, the compilation album featuring over 30 of the worlds best indie bands, released on 1st November at the 6th Annual W.O.A Records India Tour in Goa.

PRLog (Press Release) - Nov. 10, 2013 - GOA, India --
The Independnet No.1s vol.2 main stream compilation album, conceptualised and produced by MTV Europe music Awards nominee and International music star Oliver Sean, was released exclusively to media on 1st November during the 6th Annual WOA Records India Tour 2013 (Goa Leg). The album is released on WOA Records International, part of the WOA Entertainment Group www.woaentertainment.co.uk

As the name suggests this is the second edition of the Independnet No.1's compilation album which was first introduced in 2009 when Vol.1 released to worldwide critical acclaim.

"I've waited five years to release the second volume of this double cd project we call the independent No.1's mainly because the album had to feature breakthrough artists from various genres" says Oliver Sean, founder of the W.O.A Entertainment Group and Record Producer of this compilation. "This album is one of a kind because we don't limit the genre of this compilation, you can hear a rock act and also get introduced to a genre as diverse as world beat on the same album"

The album was released with much celebration during the Goa leg of the 6th Annual W.O.A Records India Tour and was exclusively distributed to media covering the launch. The compilation will now be available on iTunes and other major digital stores from 15th of November onwards, followed by the hard copy CD hitting stores by the 29th of November. "We worked out the release of this album in such a way that it hits stores in time for fans to make this compilation part of their Christmas celebration playlist this year" says Wanda Alvares, Marketing Director of the WOA Entertainment Group.

The Independent No.1's Vol.2 is hoping to follow in the footsteps of the successful Goa Chillout Zone, which is also released on WOA Records and recently saw it's 5th Volume released globally, celebrating 5 years of the Goa Chillout Zone.

Fans and artists can sample the Independent No.1's Vol.2 on 15th November via the official WOA Records website http://www.woarecords.com - W.O.A International

Independent No.1's Vol.2, the compilation album featuring over 30 of the worlds best indie bands, released on 1st November at the 6th Annual W.O.A Records India Tour in Goa.

PRLog (Press Release) - Nov. 10, 2013 - GOA, India --
The Independnet No.1s vol.2 main stream compilation album, conceptualised and produced by MTV Europe music Awards nominee and International music star Oliver Sean, was released exclusively to media on 1st November during the 6th Annual WOA Records India Tour 2013 (Goa Leg). The album is released on WOA Records International, part of the WOA Entertainment Group www.woaentertainment.co.uk

As the name suggests this is the second edition of the Independnet No.1's compilation album which was first introduced in 2009 when Vol.1 released to worldwide critical acclaim.

"I've waited five years to release the second volume of this double cd project we call the independent No.1's mainly because the album had to feature breakthrough artists from various genres" says Oliver Sean, founder of the W.O.A Entertainment Group and Record Producer of this compilation. "This album is one of a kind because we don't limit the genre of this compilation, you can hear a rock act and also get introduced to a genre as diverse as world beat on the same album"

The album was released with much celebration during the Goa leg of the 6th Annual W.O.A Records India Tour and was exclusively distributed to media covering the launch. The compilation will now be available on iTunes and other major digital stores from 15th of November onwards, followed by the hard copy CD hitting stores by the 29th of November. "We worked out the release of this album in such a way that it hits stores in time for fans to make this compilation part of their Christmas celebration playlist this year" says Wanda Alvares, Marketing Director of the WOA Entertainment Group.

The Independent No.1's Vol.2 is hoping to follow in the footsteps of the successful Goa Chillout Zone, which is also released on WOA Records and recently saw it's 5th Volume released globally, celebrating 5 years of the Goa Chillout Zone.

Fans and artists can sample the Independent No.1's Vol.2 on 15th November via the official WOA Records website http://www.woarecords.com - W.O.A International

Straight from Santa Fe, Argentina is an incredible alternative rock back that I have been listening a lot too lately. Allow me to introduce you to Fear Me December. This band formed only a little over a year ago but they definitely have a history with music. The members Emiliano, Victoria and Valentin are former members of Dark Secret. Victoria plays bass and also delivers captivating vocals. Valentin gives us the great guitar and backing vocals and Emiliano brings it all together with his drumming.

They have recently released their EP out “Who Cares?” and I have been really enjoying their single off it, “Goodbye to You“.

We are going to be bringing you an interview with this band soon but for now, make sure to visit their social media sites.

~ Marisol - Music Junkie Press

So why don’t you introduce yourself and tell us more about this band?
We are Valentin (Guitar, back vocals), Emiliano (Drums), and Victoria (Vocals, bass), we are Fear Me December, a rock band from Argentina.

We started the band early in 2012 -we were in another band and the singer left, so we decided begin a new project, with huge changes.

Part of those changes was that we wanted to make different melodies, write lyrics, have a different style and sound.



What’s the story behind the band’s name?
The name comes from a break in the band we had before. The singer left during December, so we took that break and decided to make a “Before and after” right there, changing our music and everything else. On the other hand, we are working in a project that could mean another “before and after” in the band. It’s like December always has something planned for us.

What are your music influence?
Our music influence is mostly international bands. The three of us, we have different styles, i.e. Valentin loves bands like “Alter Bridge”, “Sick Puppies”, “30 Seconds to Mars”; Emiliano likes punk like “Blink 182?, “Yellowcard”, “Ataris”; and Victoria shares most of Valentin’s taste in music, but she also likes classic rock like “Queen” and new bands like “Daughtry” and “Lacuna Coil”.

Talk to us about this compilation to be featured in MTV and VH1?
This compilation was incredible news that we got not too long ago. It all started with “W.O.A. International”, we got selected for a radio broadcasting campaign, and then they offered us to be part of this compilation they were putting together, featured by MTV and HV1.

This compilation won’t be for sale, it will be distributed in different bars and radios, in different cities and countries, so we are pretty excited about it.

Our song Defiled has been chosen for de No.1's Vol.2 Compilation. Releasing 31st Oct.
The album is being released during the WOA International Music Festival with major advertising on Vh1 as Viacom (Vh1 & MTV) are supporting the album as licensing partners. Over 10,000 copies will be distributed worldwide to radio, media and clubs at holiday destinations including Hard Rock Cafe’s and other major clubs across Dubai, London, Goa, Mumbai, New Delhi, Toronto and New York.
we are very excited and happy for be part of this new album compilation! Ty so much W.O.A Records & Studios.

How you guys see the music scene over there in Argentina?
It’s complicated, because it’s not what it used to be.

On one hand, there’re a lot of new and incredible bands, with a great sound. There’s a lot to listen to, of every style. Sadly, people only listen to stablished bands with huge carreers on their backs, so the other ones don’t get that much attention from the audience. So that’s why we think that, whenever a new band makes it to the top, it’s something wonderful.
On the other hand, everything here is very expensive, so it’s hard to get good instruments, or a good recording studio. So everything a band does, must be done with a huge effort. Besides, people are used to free shows, so it’s hard to charge for the tickets.

We believe that, if certain things work out, Argentina would have an enormous musical scene, but first we have to make people aware that being a musician it’s also a job.

Goodbye to You. Can you tell us more about this track?
We wrote Goodbye To You in a tense momment we were going through. Our former singer left the band in a very bad way, so we had some hard days. That’s why, when we recorded the EP, we wanted to express what we were going through at that time, and Goodbye To You is the song that reflects that in the best way.

How was the film experience like and what’s the concept behind the video?
It was an incredible experience; we enjoyed every momment and learned a lot. The idea was to show ourselves just like we are, but we dind’t want to have the classic band-playing-video, so we chose to have some close caption frames, with some cool lights.

The only “bad” thing was that we listened to the song so many times that, in the next rehearsal, we didn’t wanted to play it (laughs).



Who cares? How was the recording and writing process like?
The songs came to life in our rehearsal room; we use to jam, and eventually we make something that we like how it sounds like, so we stick to that until it’s a complete song. The music always comes first, and then we make the lyrics at the end.
Recording is one of the things we enjoy the most. This time we took our time so everything could sound just like we wanted.

Victoria had a particular experience, since it was her first time recording vocals. So she made a huge effort, and ended up learning a lot.



How did you come up with the title? Where did you get the inspiration for the lyrics from?
As usual, our lyrics support the title of the EP.

We decided to name it “Who Cares?” because there were a lot of people talking about the brea - Vents Magazine

Este viernes a las 23 hs en Prussia Pub de la localidad de Vera se presenta Cielo Razzo junto a Gol de Chancho y Fear Me December. Lintu Dll, voz y bajista de la banda charló con Rcu sobre los inicios del grupo hasta los proyectos a futuro.

¿Cómo surgió este proyecto de la banda?

Surge a principios del año pasado. Nace del quiebre de un proyecto anterior, cuando el cantante decide irse y los músicos deciden seguir activos en la música. Dado éste quiebre, se plantea una nueva formación, un nuevo sonido y molidas que dan pie a Fear Me December.

Apuntando al nombre de la banda, ¿tiene que ver a algún suceso desafortunado o malo en esa fecha?

Traducido, sería Témeme Diciembre. El nombre se plantea, porque el diciembre anterior a que surja la banda, veníamos ver que el cantante se retiraría del proyecto que funcionaba en ese momento. Por ese lado, se produce el primer y gran quiebre que marca un antes y un después en todo: música, estilo y en nosotros por supuesto. Y por otro lado, estamos trabajando mucho, y si todo se da como lo esperado, éste diciembre se vienen nuevas noticias que van a marcar un antes y un después en la banda. Por ahora lo vamos a dejar en suspenso hasta ese momento, nadie se va de la banda (risas), son buenas noticias.

Cuentan con un EP titulado ¿Who Cares?, grabado en Santa Fe, ¿con que se encuentra la gente cuando le pone play? ¿Qué va a escuchar?

Nosotros planteamos y trabajamos el EP, esperando que la gente se encuentre con un sonido nuevo, no tan común de escuchar en Santa Fe. Al menos, no tan común de que nazca en la ciudad. Esperamos que la gente se encuentre con buenas canciones y melodías, que disfrute lo que escucha. Y obviamente, que se vea reflejada en cada canción todo el trabajo que hacemos día a día, y el esfuerzo que ponemos a la hora de componer, grabar y hacer éste trabajo tan hermoso que es el de hacer la música que nos gusta.

Con un año que vienen trabajando, ¿cómo se están tomando todo esto de tener el EP, mostrarse en distintos lugares de la ciudad o alrededores, tener repercusión en distintos medios y ahora tener la oportunidad de compartir escenario con Cielo Razzo y Gol de Chancho?

Realmente, estamos más que contentos. No solo porque alcanzamos las metas que nos propusimos para este año, sino que también hicimos mucho más de lo que pensábamos. Tuvimos muchas fechas, muchas más están en camino, y esta fecha en la que tocamos con Cielo Razzo es un orgullo para nosotros. Son esas fechas que no sólo te suman como banda chica, sino que también te emocionan y siempre te dejan una enseñanza. El año pasado cuando grabábamos el EP, pensábamos y planeábamos todas las movidas que queríamos hacer este año. Un año después, viendo todo lo que logramos, nos damos cuenta que fue un excelente arranque, teniendo en cuenta que somos una banda nueva. Estamos muy felices, por cómo la gente acepto nuestro EP, por la difusión y la movida que estamos teniendo, por tener gente tan linda que nos siga y nos apoya…no hay nada de lo que nos podamos quejar. Obviamente, seguimos trabajando duro como siempre y ensayando a full para que la banda crezca día a día.

¿Algún mensaje que quieran dejarle a los seguidores de la banda?

Queremos agradecerles por todo. Por estar siempre, por seguirnos y apoyarnos en todo momento. Hay una realidad, que creemos nosotros rige en todo músico, las bandas nos debemos a nuestros fans. Son ellos los que compran nuestros discos, van a nuestros recitales y miran nuestros videos. Sobre todo, son ellos los que te dan fuerzas para seguir y te hacen ver que lo haces no solo te gusta a vos. Nosotros somos gracias a ellos, y hacemos nuestra música no sólo porque nos gusta, si no pensando en ellos siempre.

¿Proyectos a futuro?

Grabación de un CD, obvio, estamos trabajando en nuevas canciones y es muy probable que éste año demos el adelanto de una de ellas. Tenemos en mente un próximo video, vamos a hacerlo para abrirle camino al CD que se viene. Por ahora, seguimos haciendo difusión a nuestro video actual: Goodbye To You. Lo pueden encontrar en Youtube, y del cual estamos súper contentos, y le agradecemos a toda la gente que lo hizo posible. Fechas, por ahora confirmadas tenemos: este viernes con Cielo Razzo en Vera, el 11 de Octubre en Uruguay y probablemente sumemos una más en ese fin de semana largo. El 6 de Diciembre en Stanley junto a nuestros amigos de Numen y probablemente en Montevideo de nuevo para ese mes, y más que estamos confirmando en estas semanas. Queremos contarles que en Octubre se viene también otra sorpresa linda, así que quédense conectados a nuestr - Revista Cultural Urbana

1) What inspired you guys to start a band?
I think it was our passion for music and our desire to make a living out of it. We’ve been around music sinsce we were little kids and after a couple of experiences with bands (some good, some bad) we we’re really fortuned to find each other.

2) Are your parents supportive of you?
Of course they are! In their own ways and manner, but they are. I think it’s hard to understand a son’s passion for music, but eventually they ended up understanding!

3) How do you overcome people who put you down or try to bring your hopes down just because you want to be in a band?

We usually tell them to f* off, there’s no point in paying attention to people that just want to bring you down. After all, we’ll do whatever we feel we gotta do.

4) How would you describe your music to people who never heard of your band?

It’s all about emotions and real experiences. Nothing fony here, no “pre-made” songs or lyrics. We always write about what we’ve been through. That, combined with hi-gain guitars, powerfull drumms and voices, it’s how I would describe it. Sounds a lot like the Alternative Rock from the 2000 and late 90's.

5) What do say to bands who are arrogant?
Same as we do with those who try to bring us down, we ignore them. They usually think that they’re so good and good things will happen to them just because they’re good, and then you see them dissapear into oblivion.

6) What is it like to be you for a day?
If you get to be me while we’re on the road going somewhere to play a gig it’s all about joking around, eating as much as you can, and having a LOT of fun. Not only traveling but also meeting new people and places. We use to play a lot more outside our hometown so we get to know a lot of new faces, it’s really fun, we come back home with a lot of new friends and nice experiences, I’m very greatfull for that. But, if we’re not on the road, then I’m working really hard to get new gigs, new songs, everything. I’d say it’s a perfect mix between fun and responsibilities.

7) If you were to change into a dinosaur, what kind of dinosaur would you like to be?
This is probably one of the best questions ever! I’d be a Velociraptor, not doubt about it. Always liked those little fellas. - Band Focus

"Por Perico Fissore.- Me comentaron hace un tiempo de que habia un trio que venia pegando fuerte, y me tiraron como nombre Diciembre... y no sabia por donde empezar..."

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"Por Perico Fissore.- Me comentaron hace un tiempo de que habia un trio que venia pegando fuerte, y me tiraron como nombre Diciembre... y no sabia por donde empezar..."

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Los ex integrantes remanentes de Dark Secret difundieron un comunicado por el Facebook oficial de su banda, donde retomaron el anuncio de cambios que expresaron el martes pasado, en su participación en el programa “Sonidos Independientes” de Radio Nacional Santa Fe.

Reza el mismo: “Como saben, a fines del año pasado y principio de este, Dark Secret cambio su formación en cuanto a integrantes. Esto trajo muchos nuevos y grandes cambios para la banda” (esto tiene que ver con el alejamiento de Lautaro Newbery, ex vocalista, letrista y segunda guitarra en algunas canciones).

Por eso, confirman que “después de meses de trabajo, la alineación será la que se vio desde principio de año: Emi (batería), Summer (guitarra y segundas voces) y Lintu (bajo y voz).

Por otro lado, anuncian que “la banda no conservará el mismo nombre que utilizaba con la vieja formación de integrantes. Por diversos motivos, entre ellos el cambio de formación, cambio de melodías en voces, nuevas letras con diferentes temáticas a las anteriores y por sobre todo canciones con un estilo nuevo, la banda tendrá un nombre diferente. Este nuevo nombre será Fear Me December, y pronto estarán viendo nuevas movidas, material gráfico, sitios web y canciones”.

Y concluyen: “Queremos hacer finalmente público este anuncio ya que se vienen épocas de mucho trabajo y cambios para nosotros.

Es muy importante todo el apoyo que nos dan día a día, estamos muy contentos por cómo se están dando las cosas en este último tiempo. Como saben pasamos momentos difíciles, pero seguimos con más fuerzas que nunca, y queremos agradecer a todos los que nos siguen y nos apoyan desde siempre, y a quienes se unan en esta nueva etapa”. - Diario El Litoral

Fear Me December are Argentina’s greatest untapped resource. The power rock trio was born in 2012, and are influenced by artists such as Three Days Grace, Alter Bridge and Lacuna Coil.
The band are kicking off their first UK tour this December, with more dates to be announced.

December the 4th: The Shed, Leicester.

December the 13th: Rock The Seasons Festival @ The Dog & Parrot, Newcastle

December the 18th: The Bierkeller, Manchester

February the 19th: South Sea Live, Sheffield

After recording their debut EP, ‘Who Cares?’, Fear Me December started a 26 show tour which included numerous cities, provinces and countries. All of this resulted in numerous features in magazines, newspapers, online, radio and television, both in Argentina and in the USA. Furthermore, Fear Me December’s first single – ‘Defiled’ was featured by MTV and VH1.

2014 has seen Fear Me December relocate to colder climbs, and they are currently based in Manchester. - The Independent Voice

Powerpop trio Fear Me December have announced a series of UK shows starting in December in support of their debut EP, Who Cares?, which dropped last month. The band, originally formed in Argentina have recently relocated to Manchester.

Check out their tour dates below, as well as the video for Goodbye To You, below.

Tour dates:

December the 4th: The Shed, Leicester.

December the 13th: Rock The Seasons Festival @ The Dog & Parrot, Newcastle

December the 18th: The Bierkeller, Manchester

February the 19th: South Sea Live, Sheffield

(more TBC) - The Punk Site

Fear Me December are Argentina's greatest untapped resource. The power rock trio was born in 2012, and are influenced by artists such as Three Days Grace, Alter Bridge and Lacuna Coil.

The band are kicking off their first UK tour this week, with more dates to be announced for 2015.

December the 4th: The Shed, Leicester.

December the 13th: Rock The Seasons Festival @ The Dog & Parrot, Newcastle

December the 18th: The Bierkeller, Manchester

February the 19th: South Sea Live, Sheffield

After recording their debut EP, 'Who Cares?', Fear Me December started a 26 show world tour which included numerous cities, provinces and countries. All of this resulted in numerous features in magazines, newspapers, online, radio and television, both in Argentina and in the USA. Furthermore, Fear Me December's first single - 'Defiled' was featured by MTV and VH1.

2014 has seen Fear Me December relocate to colder climbs, and they are currently based in Manchester. - Lizzies Lowdown