Nowadays, MTV’s image mostly consists “reality” shows starring superficial, plastic LA girls and fist-pumping “guidos” from the tri-state area. Not exactly the cutting-edge music giant we once knew. However, under that horrifyingly hilarious exterior lies a sleeping giant, percolating with innovative new acts with just enough pop hooks and power to bring the music back into Music TeleVision. One such band can be found right here on OurStage. Not only has The Hollow Sound’s music been featured on MTV’s College Life, but the band was selected as four- time finalists on MTVU’s Best Music On Campus as well. As the 2009 grand prize winners, the band got the opportunity to perform at Six Flags as part of MTV’s VMA Tour along with All Time Low and The White Tie Affair. (Check out their VMA Tour video here!) They also performed at the 2008 Warped Tour and SXSW in 2009. These guys obviously have a pretty impressive résumé, but what is it about their music that makes it so popular with the MTV folks?
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Poptarts: The Hollow Sound
The Hush Sound Make Way on OurStage
In 2004, the indie quartet The Hush Sound was formed near Chicago, Illinois and has since released three outstanding albums. Gaining the attention of Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy, The Hush Sound was signed in 2006 to Decaydance Records/Fueled by Ramen. They recorded their second album with producers Sean O’ Keefe and Patrick Stump of Fall Out Boy. Their song, ‘Wine Red’ was chosen to be on the soundtrack to “Snakes on a Plane.” Their third album was released in 2008 and a song from it is featured on an episode of House as well as Grey’s Anatomy.
The band has toured with many groups including: All-American Rejects, Boys Like Girls, and Panic! at the Disco. Their most recent tour to Japan for “Decaydance Fest” with other artists from their label including: OneRepublic, Augustana, and Spill Canvas.
Keep an eye out for The Hush Sound, you’ll be seeing more of them as time goes on!
