Army of Me

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- Bio

What defines and indie band? Being signed to an independent label? Yes. Home-funded, non-stop touring? Yes. Self motivation? Yes. On paper, Army of Me is the quintessential indie rock band. But the record they made could possibly transcend that. "We are trying to be one of the best bands you will ever see", says lead singer Vince Scheuerman during and interview with Alternative Press magazine (June 2005). Army of Me had just been named one of the top unsigned bands in America by the influential rock magazine, and the article started a barrage of major label interest for the Washington DC based band. On the surface, the music of Army of Me could fit snuggly into the playlist of any mainstream radio station. The heart and big songs are more reminiscent of early Oasis, and R.E.M. than quirkily trendy indie pop. Below the surface, however, Army of Me carries a uniquely uplifting message and the self-starter scars of one of the hardest working bands out there. Vince (lead vocals/guitar), Brad Tursi (guitar), and Dennis Manuel (drums), formed Army of Me in 2001 and defined their sound with continuous touring of the Northeast, South, and mid-Atlantic of the US. Opening for bigger acts throughout the process, they developed their own "army" of fans, leading to sold out shows at DC's famous 9:30 club, and various clubs in New York City. Their touring success was only part of the story. "Come Down to DC", an epic ode to their roots, was added into full rotation on DC101 in the Fall of 2005 - just the second time in the station's history that they added a song from an unsigned band. Sirius Radio's "Alt Nation" picked up on the buzz as well, and added "Going Through Changes" to it's play list, eventually making the song the #4 most requested and played song on the station - yet another amazing feat for an unsigned band. And now the band in no longer unsigned. Snapped up by the prolific Doghouse label (the launching pad for such acts as All-American Rejects, Say Anything, and The Honorary Title), Army of Me are set to properly release their debut LP, CITIZEN, in the Spring of 2007. Army of Me is hovering over the line between indie and mainstream. It is in your best interest to discover them now.

Latest bulletin 08.18.08

Army of Me's Acoustic "Perfect"

Army of Me have recorded an acoustic/piano version of their song "Perfect." You can listen and download it and it here. Listening is free, but if you download it, the proceeds go to benefit Olympic athletes. There's also a new video for "Perfect" you can check out on the page as well.

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Army of Me's Acoustic "Perfect" Aug 18
We've been nominated!! Go Vote! Jul 1

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Oct 04, 04:43 PM

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Jul 06 2008, 11:30 AM

first i agree with her vince does give good hugs..and secondly i bought a tshirt with a phrase on it in a different language and i didnt know what it said and when i asked dennis he didnt know what it meant so in case someone else asks my mom looked it up it means "shame on you who think bad thoughts" theres a cool story behind it..
Apr 12 2008, 10:11 AM

Vince has beautiful eyes.....i love his hugs.....i will always remember April 11th <33
Apr 04 2008, 03:22 AM

Saw you guys the other night in Cruces for the first time. awesome show!
Mar 19 2008, 06:32 AM

Great job at Shamrock Fest :)
Rockstar27
Jan 28 2008, 10:55 AM

i like your song going through changes i first heard it on the burnout video game
Jan 12 2008, 12:39 PM

My mom just met vince! she said he was amazing!
Jan 05 2008, 09:35 PM

saw the open for The Used at Starland and like fell in love with the vocalist guys voice... and so now i like them lol.