Honor Society have set the foundation for a breakout year in 2009. They have been named a Band To Watch by Rolling Stone, “Buzzworthy Artist” by MTV and earned an opening spot on the North American leg of the Jonas Brothers World Tour. In anticipation of their forthcoming debut album Fashionably Late, Honor Society released the single “Where Are You Now” which was featured in the movie Bandslam starring Vanessa Hudgens and Aly Michalka. Co-written by John Fields (Miley Cyrus, Jimmy Eat World) and executive produced by the Jonas Brothers, Fashionably Late showcases the band’s potent sound and skilled musicianship.
Catch Honor Society live on the remaining North American Jonas Brothers dates and on their solo Full Moon Crazy Tour (occurring before and after select Jonas shows). Want to ask the guys a question? They will be broadcasting live from their Facebook page tomorrow (August 27th) at 5:00 PM PST.
Fashionably Late will be available on September 15th and can be pre-ordered here.
Also, I am interviewing the band. So if you have any questions write them in the comment section and I will see if I can work it into the interview.
Aaron Barnhart is new to the scene and with the debut of his first album, Missing Pieces, I think that he has a great chance to top the charts. His first single, Day In Day Out, is a pop songs that is instantly memorable. I have been singing the chorus in my head for weeks now.
Aaron’s album was recorded in Los Angeles over a 12-month period with renowned producer Stuart Brawley [who has over 32 million records sold worldwide, with such artists’ as Michael Jackson, Don Henley, Celine Dion, Josh Groban, Brandy, Avion, Lenka, and nominated for "Producer of the Year" at the Juno Awards]. The 10 tracks on the album showcase Aaron’s incredible musical range. Most of the songs on Missing Pieces came to life with Aaron writing melodies and lyrics while performing for local Los Angeles crowds.
I got a chance to interview Aaron I have to admit from the answers he gave he made me quite smitten with his music. I listened to the album this weekend and I have to say that it is one of my favorite albums now..
How would you describe your music? Think Elton John meets U2. Contemporary rock with thoughtful lyrics and memorable melodies.
What inspires you the most? Art that transcends the commonplace. I love seeing something original and thought provoking. There’s nothing like coming home from a show and being so inspired I just have to sit down at the piano and write.
What are your favorite artists that you look up to? I admire artists with longevity who have been able to constantly reinvent themselves. Sting, U2, Led Zeppelin and Herbie Hancock come to mind.
What do you listen to in your iPod? I have thousands of songs that cover a lot of different styles. I love jazz so I have the greats:Â Coltrane, Miles, Keith Jarrett, etc. I also love lounge and downtempo, so I have a ton of podcasts and mixes from DJ friends of mine.
What would be your perfect show if you could set it up that way? I would love to play Redrocks. I recently got to play with an 11 piece band including horns and background singers. It was an amazing experience getting to hear my music fully realized in such a big way. Id love to have that experience at a venue with as much vibe as redrocks.
What do you think you have to offer that is different from the other artists out there? I take the time to craft songs that have something new to offer every time you listen to them. I try to write lyrics that are thought provoking as well. I also feel its essential to have an engaging and dynamic live show. If you cant give 150% on stage, you shouldn’t be up there.
What’s it like to record your first album in a studio? Working with producer Stu Brawley was a great experience. He demanded the best from me, so it was a lot of work, but very rewarding. When you surround yourself with creative and professional people, you cant help but be elevated by the process. I really had to focus on the task of recording and tune everything else out. I didn’t answer my phone the entire month I was in the studio. I didn’t want to be distracted from making the best artistic statement possible.
