The Hoodies

Alternative, Indie, Pop Rock | Rochester, New York

Founded in May of 2004 in Rochester, NY, The Hoodies' catalogue includes 2 U.S. releases and 1 Japanese release. The band has built up a strong word-of-mouth following in the early 2000's by packing local venues and concentrating on college campuses. In addition to amassing a sizable following, their self-released full-length, Karma is a Boomerang (2005) has opened many doors for the band. Engineered by John Naclerio of Nada Recording Studio (Brand New, Senses Fail, My Chemical Romance) and mastered by Troy Glessner of Spectre Studios (Underoath, Pedro The Lion), this 10 song full-length is now available to listeners in Japan through a distribution deal with Angelina Recordz.

Released on January 7th 2006, the indie quartet's sophomore release, Endings, has the chops and vision that takes their music to different places, while continuing to please the masses with catchy choruses and fist-pumping fan favorites like "Asleep in Me" and "Heavens Above, Sky Below". For this 3-song EP, The Hoodies teamed up with engineers Mark Gifford and Tony Gross of G.F.I. Music (Longwave, Lou Gramm Band). It's a safe bet to say that Endings is in fact just the beginning. With a sprawling, gorgeous, heavy-yet-quiet sound, The Hoodies aren't afraid to explore new grounds.

The Hoodies' business extends beyond CD sales. In addition to independently funding, pressing and releasing their albums, they also have a full line of merchandise, including shirts, pins, zip-ups, stickers and more. With a fully operational and easy to navigate website, many of these items can be viewed and purchased by anyone worldwide.

Even while virtually running their own private business, there is no stopping the band's commitment to a solid live show. Audiences have certainly shown their gratitude. Crowds of 400+ turned out for recent shows, including their CD release party in January.

The Hoodies have performed with national acts that include Hellogoodbye, Houston Calls, Action Action, As Tall As Lions, Roses Are Red, Daphne Loves Derby, Gym Class Heroes, The AKA's, Park, Cute Is What We Aim For, and various other artists. The Hoodies are also proud to wear the shirts of their clothing sponsor Ascend Apparel (Circa Survive, The Early November), as well as be heard locally in regular rotation on many radio stations.

*RELEASES*

Album: Karma Is a Boomerang

Year: 2005

Quality: FLAC

Tracks:

01. All I Ever Meant

02. The Astronaut

03. Smoke and Mirrors

04. Between the Wars

05. Time on Timer

06. Baltimore

07. Crutch

08. Everything

09. A New Hope

10. A Year to the Day

Album: Endings - EP

Year: 2006

Quality: FLAC

Tracks:

01. Heavens Above Sky Below

02. Howard Hughes

03. Asleep in Me

Album: A Place on Solid Ground (Japanese Edition)

Year: 2007

Quality: FLAC

Tracks:

01. Old Friends

02. Elegy

03. Former Glory

04. Minuet

05. Surface

06. The Brighter Lights

07. Nocturne

08. I Am Glass

09. Let It Go (Acoustic)

10. Surface (Acoustic)

Album: What's to Come - EP

Year: 2009

Quality: FLAC

Tracks:

01. Archangel

02. Backwards

03. Electric Choir

04. Time and Place

05. Shady Tree

Album: B-Sides

Year: 2012

Quality: FLAC

Tracks:

01. Retina

02. Slumber, Inc.

03. Glamour HD

04. OBX Pop

05. African Layer Cake

06. Influenza

07. T-Minus 3 Hours

08. Endings

If you have any other lost music, artwork, or information about this band not preserved here or in better quality (we count iTunes m4a files as better quality than mp3 in most cases) send us an email: themyspacedumpster@gmail.com

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