We are very excited to present to you the first in our new up & coming playlist series! This one turns the spotlight to one of the industry’s underrepresented groups - female artists.
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The same music which you love and hold dear, however, can also be the driving force behind making an impact within your local community; just take it from me.
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Now that you’ve rediscovered, revamped, and revived your old band tees, you’re probably wondering how you can style them with your existing wardrobe. Whether your wardrobe pieces are vastly different from what you used to wear, or you’re just tired of wearing a shirt the same way (i.e., just putting it on and calling it a day), there are many inventive ways you can wear your band tees again, with or without alterations.
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Looking to head out to some shows this fall, but not sure where to start? Read on for tour recommendations from 8123 blogger Justin Nuckols.
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Coming to 8123 Fest and need a place to stay? We've updated all of our hotel partners for Fest weekend - so if you haven't already booked your accommodations, be sure to take a look at the site!
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Do you ever wonder where your favorite bands started? Or how they decided they even wanted to be in a band in the first place? If you answered yes to either of those questions, then keep on reading!
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This blog is part five in an ongoing series - be sure to check the blog to read the previous installments! Tapestry Banner - This project allows you to still wear your memories with pride, but on your walls!
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Still haven't bought your ticket to 8123 Fest?! We're going to be giving away one general admission ticket per month leading up the fest.
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It was one of the first times that I really felt part of a community, something bigger than just the music, a family of people trying to put some good back into the world.
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Danielle is one of the longest-standing members of The Maine's official street team. Read on to hear more about her experience on the team. Thanks Danielle for all that you do for the band!
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Ever since the second 8123 Fest was announced last month, I’ve been daydreaming about who I’d love to see as part of the line up—apart from the rest of the 8123 roster, of course. So I put together my dream line up, using bands who’ve toured with The Maine in the past as well as bands I think would fit in well.
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Coming to 8123 Fest in January?? Bummed that the VIP bundles sold out and trying to find a way into Requests: A Live Set By The Maine (Friday show) and the Make America Emo Again Afterparty?
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Sometimes you have shirts that you, quite frankly, just can’t bring yourself to wear out in public anymore. Whether it’s because it’s too old, the band broke up, or it’s your high school boyfriend’s shirt, we all have those shirts that we love but not enough to wear out, but we still can’t let go of them. What do we do with them? Here are a few ideas, with minimal/optional sewing techniques.
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I started to learn that it’s okay to be yourself, even if that self doesn’t quite fit into your current surroundings. That being nice to people around you, and having fun without worrying about being cool will make you feel a lot better about yourself.
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This Century will be reuniting for a special show to play Sound Of Fire in its entirety - along with some of your other favorite songs from the band!
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Growing up, I was known as that intense music-lover who traveled to shows out of state no matter what day of the week it was. At the time, I thought I was just seeing my favorite artists on more than one date. Now that I’m older, I can reflect back on those times and see why it is that the shows I traveled for were the ones where I truly found my passion for music and concert going.
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Everyone within 8123 has their passion. And if you haven’t found it yet, check out my last post on finding your passion, or stick around the 8123 spirit a little longer and you’re sure to. As all of us dream chasers have discovered, there are hardships and obstacles that come from taking a “risky”, as the world calls it, leap. And even more so, many of us have figured out how difficult these dreams can be to achieve on our own.
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