Trophies

Meet The Band:
Tim McGrath: Vocals
Eli Hawes: Bass/Vocals
John Ventura: Guitar/Vocals
Patrick McCafferty: Guitar/Vocals
Dave Walker: Drums

IF YOU WANT SOMETHING, GO FOR IT- that's what this band is all about and it's perfect for where I am in my life right now.  About three weeks ago, I was sitting on my the floor of my teeny tiny one bedroom apartment, drinking a  beer, and making myself look beautiful for a night out with my cousin, my firey red headed best friend, and some other cool people- which is a pretty standard Thursday night in this college town.  The song Graveyard Dancing by D.R.U.G.S. (I lust so hard after Craig Owens it's not even funny) blaring out of my little iPad speaker as I hear the familiar ding that tells me I have a direct message on Twitter- from Tim.  The reason for all this nonsense about that night is simple- Tim and Trophies were the first band to reach out to me, although I did place them on a list of bands I wanted to interview that very morning (written on my bathroom mirror, I'm such a girl).  I couldn't have been more excited, except for maybe 2 days ago when he sent me a preview of their EP, which I can't stop listening to (What You Want To Be is killer).  Something as simple as that DM on Twitter validated something for me and made me want to go after this even harder, so thank you Trophies, not only for making awesome music, but for just being awesome in general and motivating me to go after what I want (and make your post extra special).

"This is for everyone who has stood by us and more importantly cast us aside, without you we would be nothing."  Trophies is a pop punk band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (the greatest city on earth apparently), their unique sound combines the heavier aspect of bands like Four Year Strong and A Day to Remember (2 of my favorites) with a straightforward pop influence.  The guys started writing music together last May (although none of them were new to playing) and find inspiration and motivation in their dreams of playing together until they can't anymore.

"There's nothing we DON'T love about music.  We just want to play what we love and have a good time.  Our friends and family inspire us, anyone we meet really- everyday life is an inspiration."

When asked about their favorites and who they would most like to share the stage with, they all answered differently, I love a band with diverse taste in music.  They mentioned A Day To Remember, Underoath, Thrice, Brand New, Say Anything, Transit, and The Story So Far (I just discovered this band myself, it was love at first listen). We all relate ourselves to the music of our favorite bands, and that's probably what drew me into Trophies so deeply, the first line in the first track on their EP says it all.  Trophies is about staying true, being real, having a good time, and making awesome music.  They live life to the fullest, look at all of their supporters as a family, and go after what they want.  They have influenced and motivated me more than they will ever know, keep an out of these guys- they're doing it big.

And we are SO going to rage if you all ever come to Florida, book a show in Jacksonville and I promise to pack the house! :-)

Look for the release of their EP Room To Grow on May 26th, like I said I've heard it and it's awesome!  To catch a listen of the song I mentioned above What You Want To Be click here!

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