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Rolling Stone’s Best Bands on MySpace: Winners Announced Tomorrow!

12/21/06, 3:12 pm EST

MySpace, Rolling Stone We’ve made our list, we’re checking it twice and tomorrow we’ll finally reveal our picks for the 25 Best Bands on MySpace. It’s taken countless hours of buffering, listening and deliberation, but we think our list makes it all worth it. Just because this is the end of the contest, that doesn’t mean our MySpace page is going away. It will still be a forum for you — our new friends — to get breaking music news, talk and meet other RS fans, harass us to listen to your band and get exclusive RS content. Will we host more contests? Well, should we? So stop by, talk back to us, be our friend, join the party. As for our 25 Best Bands on MySpace contest, any predictions for tomorrow?

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Jessie Lilley | 12/21/2006, 3:19 pm EST

You KNOW I’m predicting David Paul Campbell will make the list. That’s the best guitar I’ve heard in years.

bent | 12/21/2006, 3:36 pm EST

IF you were looking for fresh new music that makes your head nod, toes tap and ass shake, SLOWEARTH should be on that list!

http://www.myspace.com/slowear th

SlowEarth is the business!

HA | 12/21/2006, 3:44 pm EST

http://www.myspace.com/quietophobics

“wrong wrong”

do it.

Chelsea G. | 12/21/2006, 4:24 pm EST

I’d be suprised if you didn’t put Archives Of in your top 25. So my prediction goes to a band who stands out and sounds nothing like the other bands mentioned on the boards(and I’ve looked at quite a few). Don’t miss out on this band you might as well be the people to break them…or someone else will.

C-Money | 12/21/2006, 4:41 pm EST

I think Stuedabakerbrown definetly deserves to be on the list. Great tunes period.

http://www.myspace.com/stu edabakerbrown

Oh my god, it's BOWIE! | 12/21/2006, 4:52 pm EST

The Dirty Signals

“Salt”

http://www.myspa ce.com/thedirtysignals

wicked | 12/21/2006, 5:01 pm EST

DotMig Rocks! http://www.myspace.com/barrowbar check out the Dive Bar video and you’ll know what I mean.

culinary | 12/21/2006, 5:10 pm EST

Alex Arrowsmith really deserves to make the list. He is consistently making great off-kilter pop music. “Coldplay Got Eaten By Piranhas” is a great example of his talent.

Russ | 12/21/2006, 5:10 pm EST

Hey! Buffering sucks.

Anyway… Rick Parker (BRMC, Von Bondies, Dandy Warhols) worked on Killola’s debut CD.

Its an immense record. I predict they’ll make the list.

culinary | 12/21/2006, 5:16 pm EST

Oh and the URL for Alex Arrowsmith’s myspace is http://www.myspace.com/alexarrowsmith

Mr Gardner | 12/21/2006, 5:18 pm EST

The Vantucky Champs are really good if you like Fountains of Wayne and the Beach Boys. http://www.myspace.com/vantuckychamps

Max Maxfield | 12/21/2006, 5:31 pm EST

Archives Of are have my vote!! Their music is wonderful.

Andi | 12/21/2006, 5:42 pm EST

I think Killola will be on the list. They are absolutely amazing. How could they not be?

john | 12/21/2006, 6:03 pm EST

i haven’t seen the list yet, but I already know it sucks.

Buddy | 12/21/2006, 7:26 pm EST

Hopefully Matt Williams makes the list…this guy is really talented and deserves the publicity

Obvious | 12/21/2006, 7:29 pm EST

BRYAN SCARY and The Shredding Tears will for sure be on the list! Scary is the master of music and it would be a sin to leave him off the list.

Grandma Vs. Pancake | 12/21/2006, 7:42 pm EST

Good luck to all of you. I think Kolja or Five Times August is going to win. But I wish
Grandma Vs. Pancake would win with Giggle Water.

musicguy101 | 12/21/2006, 7:53 pm EST

Five Times August certainly had a lot more fans post comments and show their support than any other band on the list. My vote goes to FTA.

Lisa Mason | 12/21/2006, 7:54 pm EST

Matt Williams should win..hes a one man show..standing up against all those bands..he has great talent. I hope they put him in the top 25.

Inmaculada | 12/21/2006, 7:56 pm EST

I choose certainly Matt Williams, great songwriting, arragements,… and LYRICS! yes not more of that… ” you are beautiful… you are beautiful… it’s true!” oh god boiling brains after that!
no! Matt Williams is for sure my choice for many reasons!!

http://www.myspac e.com/mattwilliamsonline

musicguy101 | 12/21/2006, 7:59 pm EST

Five Times August is one guy too, read his bio on his website, it’s pretty interesting. http://www.fivetimesaugust.com

joe | 12/21/2006, 8:09 pm EST

the dark romantics. uhh the dark romantics. oh yeah the dark romantics.

Marni B. | 12/21/2006, 8:19 pm EST

“Sunrise” is one of the most beautiful songs I ever heard. My vote goes to Shannon Hurley.

Dannie Sawyer | 12/21/2006, 8:23 pm EST

Art of Chaos didn’t make it to the list, I know tons of people voted for them, I totally think they should get a spot. I don’t think I’ve ever come across a band with so much heart and dedication to their fans on Myspace, they really make use of the online world and connecting with people, not only through the net but through their music. Truly inspiring. They deserve a spot!

-Dannie

http://www.myspac e.com/artofchaos

Jim | 12/21/2006, 8:23 pm EST

Circa Survive. Hands down.

turtledove | 12/21/2006, 8:47 pm EST

I hope Night Driving in Small Towns makes the list.

Raymond S. Pieinnersky | 12/21/2006, 9:19 pm EST

If you’ve any sense, I’m confident you will reserved a spot for the literary, lilting sounds of Ash Valley.

Raymond S. Pieinnersky | 12/21/2006, 9:19 pm EST

That’s, “you will HAVE reserved a spot…”

Abdul Malik | 12/21/2006, 9:21 pm EST

Im sure Pop Shuvit made it to the top 25 with the rest of the good ones like Five Times August, Astro Junkie and Matt Williams. Pop Shuvit songs just seem to have the x factor…the mtv generation….u guys surely see it right?

mz.rae | 12/21/2006, 10:21 pm EST

Matt Williams… he is already on my top 25 ..Rolling Stone he needs to be on yours!!!!

Mike | 12/21/2006, 10:40 pm EST

If there is any decency in this world, “Long Since Forgotten” will make the cut… If not, I’m sure we will read about them within the year anyway. I just like to think that Rolling Stone has a good ear for this stuff!

Best of luck to all the bands!

CJ | 12/21/2006, 11:02 pm EST

FIVE TIMES AUGUST BABY!!!!!! Im addicted and everyone else will be once they hear!

chelsea | 12/21/2006, 11:03 pm EST

Five Times August is amazing.
The lyrics are deep & meaningful.

Michelle | 12/21/2006, 11:03 pm EST

Five Times August is really good and should be the BEST of Myspace!!!! I love their song “Up To Me”.

Erin Fagg | 12/21/2006, 11:06 pm EST

Five Times August represents every independent musician out there. He’s outstanding and his attitude towards everyone is incredible. Rolling Stones, He should be on your top 25.

Anna | 12/21/2006, 11:12 pm EST

Five Times August!!

Tami Benham | 12/21/2006, 11:12 pm EST

Five times august should be on the top list….. i love there songs. they are the greatest

Mindy | 12/21/2006, 11:12 pm EST

Five Times August because Brad is a down to earth guy who plays and sings the greatest music ever! He understands what REAL music is about!

fivetimesaugustrox | 12/21/2006, 11:13 pm EST

five times august. totally. amazing band and they have the most amazing songs ever. i love their songs up to me and and better with you. their amazing. five times august is a great band and should totally win best band on myspace.

amazed | 12/21/2006, 11:14 pm EST

im in love w/ five times august they deserve to win

mer | 12/21/2006, 11:14 pm EST

five times august!!!!!

ignorance is bliss* | 12/21/2006, 11:15 pm EST

five times august b/c brad knows what real awesomely amazing music is. hes got an amazing voice and plays great guitar. FIVE TIMES AUGUST!

I LOOOVE | 12/21/2006, 11:17 pm EST

FIVE TIMES AUGUST! I had the pleasure of meeting Brad himself in Laguna Beach when he played a show here (it’s all done by one guy even though it’s a band name.) He was humble even though he rocked my face off with his UNBELIEVABLE guitar skills and slighly scratch, soo sexy voice! Come back to LB Brad! I love ALL the songs, and RS you should put him as #1!!!!!!

I’m forever a fan,
Kaitlyn

Tanner DeKovic | 12/21/2006, 11:28 pm EST

Five Times August is by fay one of the greatest bands that i have ever heard. even now that it is just Brad, it is still unbelievable. he has suck a great voice. and he has so many songs that a lof of people can relate to and can listen to when they are in love with someone. u cant find many singers that do that anymore. so that is y u shoud choose Five Times August.

Peter Hook | 12/21/2006, 11:35 pm EST

The Dirty Signals

“Salt”

http://www.myspa ce.com/thedirtysignals

Cam | 12/21/2006, 11:36 pm EST

FIVE TIMES AUGUST. Brad is such an amazing artist. He’s going to make it really big one day. I’m addicted to every song on his CD Fry Street. Being named to the top 25 list would do great things for his career!!

the best | 12/21/2006, 11:37 pm EST

bryan scary is fresh on the music scene and just may be the best new artist around. can’t wait to hear more of him and his band in the future. I certainly expect to see him on your list.

Bryan | 12/21/2006, 11:43 pm EST

Better With You hands down. Can’t beat five times august. I just bought his songs off of Itunes. Great band!!!!

Five Times August | 12/21/2006, 11:48 pm EST

Went to a concert, heard the songs and they are amazing. Better With You is just one of his many great songs by a great artist. Can’t say enough about an artist who hangs out with his fans for hours after the show. He signs everything for each fan and loves it. Great music, great guy.
Josh

Taylor | 12/21/2006, 11:50 pm EST

Five Times August
“Better With You”
no contest
seriously Brad’s songs got onto Laguna Beach
and he’s not even on a record label
that’s just how good he is

kelsy | 12/21/2006, 11:53 pm EST

i love five times august!

FTA Better With You | 12/21/2006, 11:54 pm EST

FIVE TIMES AUGUST!!!! Brad is a great artist. Definately one of the most original song writers out there. His music is contageous. Check it out on Itunes or his web sight.
John

Jana Freeman | 12/21/2006, 11:58 pm EST

Five Times August rocks. They should definitely get some air time, more than they get now. Very original band, and the vote should be theirs!!!

Phil | 12/21/2006, 11:59 pm EST

Dude and/or dudestte, you should go to this.

http://www.myspace.com/ philipjacobsen

Amber | 12/22/2006, 12:03 am EST

Five Times August should be in the Top 25 because they are an amazing band! Not only are they an amazing band, but the music is not like all other bands, they have their style of uniqueness and thats what makes them so good. “The Most Uncommon Thing” is a great song and alot of people seem to relate to alot of their music they write…

they just have an amazing style and a great songs to connect with real people…

Five Times August kicks @$$…

musiclover | 12/22/2006, 12:05 am EST

FIVE TIMES AUGUST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DUH!!!!

FTA! | 12/22/2006, 12:07 am EST

I think Five Times August should definately take this. They’ve got something fresh, good writing, the singer has an excellent personality, the music owns..

Plus, look at all the fans who are supporting him! We’ve shown the most support out of all the bands, FTA owns!

Fans = Money

Go FTA!!!!

Todd | 12/22/2006, 12:07 am EST

Astro Junkie should be included in the top 25.

Roger | 12/22/2006, 12:13 am EST

FIVE TIMES AUGUST!!!!!

FTA | 12/22/2006, 12:22 am EST

Umm have you scene any TV lately? Laguna Beach, One Tree Hill. Can anyone else really compare?
Better with you has my vote

dezzzz | 12/22/2006, 12:30 am EST

Five Times August!
Brad’s on TV shows and doesn’t even have a record deal!
You can’t get much better than that!
Besides, me + Five Times August = in love.
FTA IS AMAZING.

Kaitlyn | 12/22/2006, 12:49 am EST

I heard Better With You and Save It For Later on some show on the Oxygen channel a couple nights ago…Brad sure is getting out there a lot for being an unsigned artist!!! I love you Brad (aka Five Times August!)))

Heather W | 12/22/2006, 12:55 am EST

No contest, Five Times August. Not only is Brad’s music phenomenal, but I saw him perform at The Lion’s Den in NYC and not only was he more then willing to do pictures and autographs after the show, but he also called one of my friends and left a voicemail saying he wished she could have made it to the show. He’s amazing and so is his music. An exposure like this in Rolling Stone is definately something Five Times August deserves!

Sarah | 12/22/2006, 1:03 am EST

Hope you have the lovely Finnish band “Easy Silence” in your list!

http://www.myspace.com/easysil ence

Cindy | 12/22/2006, 1:15 am EST

UNBELIEVERS from Toronto are really goooood!!!

Cindy | 12/22/2006, 1:16 am EST

http://www.myspace.com/unbelieversban d

they worth it!

Jessica | 12/22/2006, 1:29 am EST

FIVE TIMES AUGUST HANDS DOWN. if an artist can get mill8ions of people to run to every best buy and wal mart in thier city to look for their cd (which can only be sold online) then they must be doing something right@!

~StandzStrong~ | 12/22/2006, 1:40 am EST

I’d have to agree Art of Chaos is fucking sick as hell….and so is the band FOIL from San Diego, CA…they are two VERY hard working bandz!!! I’m a street team member for HMTV.com and trust me, i know great music when i hear it!!!
http://hollywoodmu sic.t v/standzstrong

Led Zeppelin's ghost | 12/22/2006, 1:55 am EST

Choose JERZY JUNG and all will be forgiven.

dan | 12/22/2006, 2:03 am EST

i think Me Talk Pretty will be on the list – they are bad ass – you guys would be wrongh to not put them on there

Rocko | 12/22/2006, 2:03 am EST

Five Times August is always rockin the house. . .my vote for sure is for brad

D. | 12/22/2006, 2:04 am EST

Japan loves “Long Since Forgotten”

Mike | 12/22/2006, 2:22 am EST

The Fancy Claps should definately make the list. I’m really diggin’ their sound man…

david h. chung | 12/22/2006, 2:29 am EST

bet you my life savings (which is alot after all i am an asian doctor)
that Ultra Sonic Edukators make the list.

Lana S. | 12/22/2006, 2:31 am EST

Five Times August ROCKS! Just bought the CD a few weeks ago and the CD hasn’t left my car stereo since!!! I LOVE IT! BRAD YOU ROCK and UR Really HOTT!!

david h. chung | 12/22/2006, 2:34 am EST

also. five times august sucks ass. dont listen to the 567 posts. listen to me, david h. chung.

jay | 12/22/2006, 2:41 am EST

ULTRA SONIC EDUKATORS is the list

Mauro Taranto | 12/22/2006, 3:05 am EST

check out
http://www.myspace.com/ra violinet

from Buenos Aires, Argentina, the best of 2006

Mauro Taranto | 12/22/2006, 3:09 am EST

check out
http://www.myspace.com/ra violinet

(now with a correct link

from Buenos Aires, Argentina, the best of 2006

Mauro Taranto | 12/22/2006, 3:11 am EST

http://www.myspace.com/ra violinet
this thing keeps scrambling my link

hope this time its right

Mauro Taranto | 12/22/2006, 3:13 am EST

http://www.myspace.com/raviolinet

it´s getting me tired, its my last try… if it keeps scrambling it remember its raviolinet after the myspace stuff

to david h. chung | 12/22/2006, 3:42 am EST

Hey David Chung, you suck ass for putting people down. This is the place to say who you like, no need to hate on someone for being good and successful.
I absolutely LOVE Five Times August. Brad is the nicest guy ever who writes great songs! HIs “Fry Street” cd hasn’t left my player since August! My vote is for FTA all the way!
Kaitlyn

kurtisflow | 12/22/2006, 4:17 am EST

whether or not they make the list, Making April is a band that knows their sound and is dedicated to their craft. If you have not checked them out, please do: http://www.myspace.com/makingapril

nikki craig | 12/22/2006, 4:21 am EST

I LOVE FIVE TIMES AUGUST!!! the band is great.

Matt Williams | 12/22/2006, 4:31 am EST

His songs are so nice!so melodious!

and his voice is very good.

I love them:-)

john rich | 12/22/2006, 5:30 am EST

I think grandma vs. pancake should be included.

myspace.com/grandmavspanca ke

Stephen W | 12/22/2006, 6:10 am EST

Go Vote for DOTMIG – “Dive Bar”

http://www.myspace.com/dotmig

but lose the tie first guys!

enjoy a good rockin n rollin here with your beer!

Samantha | 12/22/2006, 6:39 am EST

I hope the Finnish band Easy Silence has made it to your list.

http://www.myspace.com/easysilenc e
http://www.easysilence.com

The Blue Cantina | 12/22/2006, 6:42 am EST

ouyeahhh, shake with some funkadelicblues, the blue cantina loves ya aaaaall!

http://www.myspace.c om/thebluecantina

Santa Claus | 12/22/2006, 6:55 am EST

Y’all best be chosin’ jerzy jung.

LadyinRome | 12/22/2006, 7:58 am EST

Five Times August….Number ONE…Hands Down!

Muhammad Ivan | 12/22/2006, 8:02 am EST

this is some good music from Indonesia :
http://www.myspace.com/goodnightel ectric
http://www.myspace.com/theups tairs1
http://www.myspace.com/soreba nd2
http://www.myspace.com/riotatpar c
…and many more

Rhett Miller | 12/22/2006, 8:05 am EST

The Dirty Signals

“Salt”

www. myspace.com/thedirtysignals

Melbourne chick | 12/22/2006, 8:13 am EST

They don’t spam their friends begging them to vote for them on this site, but a genuinely good band is Eon Automatic.
http://www.myspace.com/eon automatic/

Seriously, I have seen them live about 8 times and they are really cool.
They are not the sort of band to seek a massive amount of self-promotion, but they are sensational.

music lover | 12/22/2006, 8:35 am EST

Bryan Scary at just 23 years old is the next musical genious to appear on the scene. his new C.D. is getting rave reviews across the country and he’s is being compared to a mixture of ELO, Queen and the Beatles.A MUST listen. Of course I expect to see him on your list of 25.

Muhammad Ivan | 12/22/2006, 8:38 am EST

also check this one :
http://www.myspace.com/theada msbands

Gerri | 12/22/2006, 9:06 am EST

Dotmig!!! Of course…I love “Doin it all night” I have so many friends that are all going crazy over his music. From one extreme of music that they like to the other. They rock my “Space” !

Some Might Say | 12/22/2006, 9:15 am EST

The Voom Blooms should be up there for sure! x

halo | 12/22/2006, 9:35 am EST

http://www.myspace.com/slowearth

gina | 12/22/2006, 9:43 am EST

http://www.myspace.com/standland

danie annie | 12/22/2006, 9:49 am EST

FIVE TIMES AUGUST for SURE!!!! they are the best thing i have found on myspace and everything they have done is AMAZING!!!

MR. JONES | 12/22/2006, 10:01 am EST

http://www.myspace.com/quietophobics

“wrong wrong”

FTA Fan | 12/22/2006, 10:47 am EST

Five Times August should soooo win! I’m from NY, and although not many of my friends had heard of Brad, I had them all listen and they love his music now too! And PS – you need to come to NY again soon!!

charlie | 12/22/2006, 11:11 am EST

check out airthieves the best band in the dominican republic

http://www.myspace.com/airt hieves

Maria | 12/22/2006, 11:20 am EST

Bryan Scary and the Shredding Tears will be on the list.

For sure.

katie | 12/22/2006, 11:48 am EST

Im voting for Five Times August… Better with you.. Its the best song ever..

Break Time | 12/22/2006, 11:51 am EST

Stuedabakerbrown all the freaking way

http://www.myspace.com/stuedab akerbrown

Stephen Colbert | 12/22/2006, 11:53 am EST

The Dirty Signals

“Salt”

http://www.myspa ce.com/thedirtysignals

jungleland | 12/22/2006, 11:54 am EST

http://www.myspace.com/luxurykings
w ww.mypsace.com/the_a_sides

sharron | 12/22/2006, 12:02 pm EST

Please The Call To Arms

lee | 12/22/2006, 12:05 pm EST

am enjoying bryan scary’s music. listening to his new c.d. daily. cant wait for them to tour. cant miss being on your list!

Studunn | 12/22/2006, 2:27 pm EST

FTA, i’m a firm believer in strong melodic lines and intricate guitar playing. FIVE TIMES AUGUST for top 25

rockerchic18 | 12/22/2006, 4:09 pm EST

Five Times August rocks…especially their song “Better With You”. ROCK ON!

Stuttering Craig | 12/23/2006, 1:07 pm EST

Five Times August fo sheez

BIG SAM | 12/26/2006, 8:36 am EST

SPARERYB JUST PUT CHEEZE ON EVERYTHANG::

http://www.mys pace.com/spareryb

Alvin thinks... | 12/28/2006, 1:18 am EST

Alvin thinks New Wave of American Heavy Metal myspace.com/americanrust

En ough said, scalding guitar attack with amazing vocals and leads. Working on their second album right now. American Rust out of Minnesota deserve a shot from any respecting fan of metal genres 77 to present.

Hooper | 12/28/2006, 5:40 pm EST

If any Best of MySpace doesn’t include THE WISH YOU WERES “Sick Friend” then the contest is void. There is a reason why Sick Friend has dominated the MySPaceCharts.com Punk chart for so long. Its good stuff. And Ryan Neal English. Thats where its at.

Sidpcobain | 12/29/2006, 3:33 pm EST

You missed 3 great bands:

Paranoid Social Club
As Fast As
Eldemur Krimm

GO back and listen again- these guys rock!

Kayla T. | 1/21/2007, 6:43 pm EST

I would love for you all to check out the band Strike The Nerve. They’re a well respected rock band from Coral Springs, FL who’s influenced by rock legends such as Red Hot Chili Peppers and Dave Matthews Band. Even their still in high school they’ve already achieved rock star status by performing at major clubs like The Revolution.

myspace.com/kos hermeat

Kayla T. | 1/21/2007, 6:44 pm EST

myspace.com/koshermeat

OZ band try again | 1/22/2007, 7:34 am EST

http://www.myspace.com/upsizerocks

Dave H | 1/31/2007, 3:02 pm EST

Does this make me published ?

Mardi Gras Kings | 2/27/2007, 6:42 pm EST

Okay someone will not let me put the name in correctly what’s the deal

MARDIGRASKINGS>>>>

http://www.myspace.com/mardigrasking s

Mardi Gras Kings | 2/27/2007, 6:44 pm EST

B. Tyrell | 4/6/2007, 11:11 pm EST

Please check out a great blues band from Kansas City named Trampled Underfoot. They have a myspace. Daniel has a voice that will make goosebumps pop!!

Benedict Arnold | 5/5/2007, 8:45 am EST

burning hip-hop soul; check ‘em out! http://www.myspace.com/benedictarnold music

Peter Lipskis | 5/13/2007, 2:39 am EST

JP5 ( or ‘GERRY-JENN WILSON )

John the Conqueroo | 6/7/2007, 4:15 pm EST

You haven’t lived until you’ve seen THE VIRGINIA CITY REVIVAL!

Saw them for the firs time last week in LA at a club called Safari Sams. I’ve never seen anything like this: Some crazy “revival” setting with a real reverend leading the crew & singing. Something in a dress rockin’ like AceFreely mixed with Angus Young on one guitar, some rabid rocking dude on the other. Both WAILING! The most most amazing bassplayer I’d seen in a long while, rockin & funky like he was born of Iron Maiden and James Jamerson (!) and not one but TWO hard hitting drummers, playing like they just got out of jail!

Don’t believe me, HA! : http://www.myspace.com/thevirgin iacit yrevival

I hear they are putting music into the new Jackass video game too.

JTC

Whiskey | 9/5/2007, 8:17 am EST

I agree Melbourne Chick. Eon Automatic is great to listen and even better to watch. They have been a little quiet lately though.