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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <rss version="2.0"> <channel> <title>Solid State Records Custom News Feed</title> <link>http://classic.solidstaterecords.com/news/4445/Solid_State_Records_Signs_The_Ongoing_Concept/</link> <description>Solid State Records news articles for The Ongoing Concept</description> <language>en-us</language> <lastBuildDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 10:02:34 -0800</lastBuildDate> <webMaster>webmaster@solidstaterecords.com</webMaster> <item> <title>The Ongoing Concept Release "Melody" Music Video</title> <link>http://classic.solidstaterecords.com/news/4753/The_Ongoing_Concept_Release_Melody_Music_Video/</link> <description>The Ongoing Concept have released the music video for "Melody" today on the Solid State <a href="http://bit.ly/1meFclV" target="_blank">YouTube Channel</a>! "Melody" is from the Rathdrum, ID quartet's 2015 album Handmade, which features instruments that were hand made by the band and used to record the album! <iframe width="595" height="335" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nDd9NrmuLvM" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> You can pick up Handmade on <a href="http://smarturl.it/HandmadeTOC" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="http://amzn.to/1GqN7ny" target="_blank">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/store/music/album/The_Ongoing_Concept_Handmade?id=Brv4nn574tflwgkioica4hgmfem" target="_blank">Google Play</a>, the Solid State <a href="http://smarturl.it/solidstore" target="_blank">Online Store</a>, your digital music service of choice, your local music store, or wherever you buy your music!</description> <pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2017 12:02:45 -0800</pubDate> <guid>http://classic.solidstaterecords.com/news/4753/The_Ongoing_Concept_Release_Melody_Music_Video/</guid> </item> <item> <title>The Ongoing Concept Release New Album Handmade</title> <link>http://classic.solidstaterecords.com/news/4664/The_Ongoing_Concept_Release_New_Album_Handmade/</link> <description>The Ongoing Concept have released their sophomore record "Handmade" on Solid State Records TODAY! The album by the Rathdrum, ID based quartet features instruments that were hand made by the band and used to record the album—for real! You can pick up "Handmade" on iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, The Solid State Store, your digital music service of choice, your local music store, or wherever you buy your music! iTunes: <a href="http://smarturl.it/HandmadeTOC" target="_blank">http://smarturl.it/HandmadeTOC</a> Amazon: <a href="http://amzn.to/1GqN7ny" target="_blank">http://amzn.to/1GqN7ny</a> Google Play: <a href="https://play.google.com/store/music/album/The_Ongoing_Concept_Handmade?id=Brv4nn574tflwgkioica4hgmfem" target="_blank">https://play.google.com/store/music/album/The_Ongoing_Concept_Handmade?id=Brv4nn574tflwgkioica4hgmfem</a> Solid State Online Store: <a href="http://smarturl.it/solidstore" target="_blank">http://smarturl.it/solidstore</a> <iframe width="595" height="335" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/afK4TBuomwI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></description> <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2015 09:06:28 -0700</pubDate> <guid>http://classic.solidstaterecords.com/news/4664/The_Ongoing_Concept_Release_New_Album_Handmade/</guid> </item> <item> <title>The Ongoing Concept Release New Song "Soul"</title> <link>http://classic.solidstaterecords.com/news/4663/The_Ongoing_Concept_Release_New_Song_Soul/</link> <description>The Ongoing Concept have released a third song "Soul" from their upcoming album "Handmade". Listen to it on <a href="https://youtu.be/5DugaYnYNLU" target="_blank">YouTube</a> or below! <iframe width="595" height="335" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5DugaYnYNLU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> The Ongoing Concept's new album "Handmade" is up for Pre-Order at <a href="http://smarturl.it/HandmadeTOC" target="_blank">iTunes</a> now! The Pre-Order comes with two instant downloads of "Unwanted" and a brand new song "Amends." Handmade drops June 16th on Solid State Records. iTunes: <a href="http://smarturl.it/HandmadeTOC" target="_blank">http://smarturl.it/HandmadeTOC</a></description> <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2015 09:06:12 -0700</pubDate> <guid>http://classic.solidstaterecords.com/news/4663/The_Ongoing_Concept_Release_New_Song_Soul/</guid> </item> <item> <title>The Ongoing Concept "Handmade" iTunes Pre-Order</title> <link>http://classic.solidstaterecords.com/news/4660/The_Ongoing_Concept_Handmade_iTunes_PreOrder/</link> <description>The Ongoing Concept's new album "Handmade" is up for Pre-Order at <a href="http://smarturl.it/HandmadeTOC" target="_blank">iTunes</a> now! The Pre-Order comes with two instant downloads of "Unwanted" and a brand new song "Amends." Handmade drops June 16th on Solid State Records. iTunes: <a href="http://smarturl.it/HandmadeTOC" target="_blank">http://smarturl.it/HandmadeTOC</a> Update: Here's the new song "Amends": <iframe width="100%" height="450" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/207486462%3Fsecret_token%3Ds-0drpz&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false&amp;visual=true"></iframe></description> <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2015 15:06:59 -0700</pubDate> <guid>http://classic.solidstaterecords.com/news/4660/The_Ongoing_Concept_Handmade_iTunes_PreOrder/</guid> </item> <item> <title>The Ongoing Concept Release Video For "Unwanted"</title> <link>http://classic.solidstaterecords.com/news/4659/The_Ongoing_Concept_Release_Video_For_Unwanted/</link> <description>The Ongoing Concept have released a video for their new song "Unwanted," which is the first taste of their forthcoming album Handmade, which comes out June 16th. In The Ongoing Concept's own frenetic fashion, song/video is ripping and disorienting, yet immediately memorable. Watch the video on The Ongoing Concept's Pre-Order page on the <a href="http://smarturl.it/solidstore" target="_blank">Solid State Online Store</a>! Keeping with the Handmade theme, the "Unwanted" video was directed by Dawson Scholz (guitarist/vocalist) and filmed by the band members. As reported previously, much has been made of the band’s decision to do everything for this album by hand. That includes building their own instruments. The band has already released two teaser videos for "Handmade"! Teaser 1: <iframe width="595" height="335" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mBjifRv2pu4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> Teaser 2: <iframe width="595" height="335" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/83pj_Ft7ArI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> The Ongoing Concept will hit the road around the album’s release for be a co-headlining run with Dayseeker (In Vogue Records). Tour Dates: (*all dates with Dayseeker except 7/3) 6/13 La Crosse, WI @ The Warehouse 6/14 Danville, IL @ Vintage Villains 6/15 Barrington, IL @ Penny Road Pub 6/16 Detroit, MI @ Hatchey’s 6/17 Kent, OH @ The Outpost 6/18 Albany, NY @ The Hollow 6/19 Providence, RI @ Simons 667 6/20 Allentown, PA @ Planet Trog 6/21 Lemoyne, PA @ The Champ 6/22 Brooklyn, NY @ The Place 6/23 Howell, NJ @ Gamechanger World 6/25 Fredericksburg, VA @ KC’s Music Alley 6/26 Greensboro, NC @ Greene St. Club 6/28 Orlando, FL @ Backbooth 6/29 Odessa, FL @ The Goat House 7/1 Houston, TX @ Walters 7/2 Austin, TX @ Dirty Dog Bar 7/3 Dallas, TX @ Sons of Herman Hall*</description> <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2015 09:06:22 -0700</pubDate> <guid>http://classic.solidstaterecords.com/news/4659/The_Ongoing_Concept_Release_Video_For_Unwanted/</guid> </item> <item> <title>The Ongoing Concept will release "Handmade" on June 16th</title> <link>http://classic.solidstaterecords.com/news/4645/The_Ongoing_Concept_will_release_Handmade_on_June_16th/</link> <description>Idaho’s The Ongoing Concept has released a video announcing their new album "Handmade" this morning. <iframe width="595" height="335" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/im_EPdOkXB0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> As evidenced in the time-lapsed video, the forthcoming album’s title "Handmade" is more than a moniker and brings the term “DIY” to a whole new level. In addition to recording the album entirely in their house, making their own videos and album artwork, the band went as far as to build their own instruments for this album. Dawson Scholz (guitarist/vocalist) espouses on the idea, “well, I don’t want to give the idea that we were dirt-poor growing up but we always were inclined to build the redneck versions of things we needed. I built our guitar cabs years ago and people always comment on them. So not too long ago, we were sitting around and just had the idea to really build our new album from the ground up including our instruments.” This process was undoubtedly long and challenging. In the case of the drums alone, steps included setting axe to pine trees, drying the wood of sap and moisture over long arduous hours, shaping, sanding, and attaching the pieces together, to drilling and installing the hardware to the finished drum. In the case of the guitars different pickups and electronics were soldered on and off to match the tonal aspects of each individual song. Composed of Dawson as well as his two brothers Kyle Scholz (vocals/keyboards), Parker Scholz (drums) and childhood friend TJ Nichols (bass), The Ongoing Concept is definitely not afraid to stick out. Their 2013 debut album Saloon on Solid State Records (Underoath, Fit For A King) both won plenty of fans and plenty of puzzled head-scratching alike. The songs combined the technical dexterity of bands like The Chariot with strong elements of punk melodicism and utilized unexpected instruments and styles throughout. As highly critical online outlet Metal Sucks summed up “The dusty mine-town barroom conceit isn’t fleeting or kitschy either – ragtime piano, seedy banjo plucking and barbershop crooning have all been smoothly integrated without ever feeling forced or secondary to the screamo.” On the genesis of their sound Dawson divulged “we’re just not afraid to look weird. That’s really it, some bands may say we play heavy music and that’s supposed to be guitar, bass and drums. I look around our music space and see a trombone, a piano, a harmonica and I think, I wonder what we could do with that?” The sense of rambunctiousness and passion extends to The Ongoing Concept’s live shows. Touring steadily over the last few years, the band has hit the country and Europe with such artists as Hawthorne Heights, War Of Ages, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus and Brent Walsh (of I The Mighty). Expect more announcements regarding Handmade as well as new tour dates for summer shortly.</description> <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2015 10:09:48 -0700</pubDate> <guid>http://classic.solidstaterecords.com/news/4645/The_Ongoing_Concept_will_release_Handmade_on_June_16th/</guid> </item> <item> <title>The Ongoing Concept Premiere "Failures & Fakes" Music Video</title> <link>http://classic.solidstaterecords.com/news/4516/The_Ongoing_Concept_Premiere_Failures_Fakes_Music_Video/</link> <description>The Ongoing Concept are premiering the music video for their song "Failures & Fakes" at <a href="http://absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?p=129911071" target="_blank">absolutepunk.net</a>! The video is yet another example of what makes The Ongoing Concept so special: the raw energy and passion mixed with creative instrumentation is something to behold. For those of you who don't already own one of the best heavy records of 2013, the album Saloon that features "Failures & Fakes" is ON SALE at Amazon.com for only $5. Get it here: <a href="http://smarturl.it/ongoingconcept1" target="_blank">http://smarturl.it/ongoingconcept1</a></description> <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2014 10:01:24 -0800</pubDate> <guid>http://classic.solidstaterecords.com/news/4516/The_Ongoing_Concept_Premiere_Failures_Fakes_Music_Video/</guid> </item> <item> <title>The Ongoing Concept Release Debut Album "Saloon"</title> <link>http://classic.solidstaterecords.com/news/4464/The_Ongoing_Concept_Release_Debut_Album_Saloon/</link> <description>The Ongoing Concept have released their debut album "Saloon"! The album is available at <a href="http://smarturl.it/ongoingconcept" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="http://smarturl.it/ongoingconcept1" target="_blank">Amazon</a>, Best Buy, or wherever you buy your music. Be sure to check your local independent music stores! In case you missed them, The Ongoing Concept have released two music videos already for the songs "Cover Girl" and "Class of Twenty-Ten". Both were directed by The Ongoing Concept's own Dawson Scholz You can check them out below or on YouTube. <iframe width="595" height="335" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/joYKnDbwUoI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> <iframe width="595" height="335" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/hQCS_DUOPmA" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></description> <pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2013 09:12:01 -0800</pubDate> <guid>http://classic.solidstaterecords.com/news/4464/The_Ongoing_Concept_Release_Debut_Album_Saloon/</guid> </item> <item> <title>The Ongoing Concept Release "Class of Twenty-Ten" Music Video</title> <link>http://classic.solidstaterecords.com/news/4461/The_Ongoing_Concept_Release_Class_of_TwentyTen_Music_Video/</link> <description>With Saloon - the debut full-length from adventurous rockers The Ongoing Concept - set to drop next week, the band are pleased to unveil the video for standout track “Class of Twenty-Ten.” Teased to the public last month as an audio stream, the raucous song showcases The Ongoing Concept’s heaviest side, just one of many facets the Idaho-based band explores on the sonically-diverse Saloon. "Recent Solid State signees The Ongoing Concept are aiming to turn heavy music on its ear," writes AbsolutePunk. "The Idaho quartet incorporates banjos, handclaps into its brand of chaotic metal. I can't stop listening to it." "The song itself captures our live performance better than any other song on the record, so to have a music video of us playing a show in a small house seemed like the best idea to show off the raw, crazy, and chaotic energy," explains guitarist/vocalist Dawson Sholz. "We shot inside a small 1 bedroom house with 7 ft. ceilings. By the end of shooting we ended up putting a huge hole in the wall, a ton of scratches in the ceiling and to finish it off, we became aware that there was a cellar underneath the house that had almost no support beams to hold up the floor due to the age of the house. It was pretty crazy but I think the video really shows people what to expect when they come to a show." Video for “Class of Twenty-Ten”: <a href="http://smarturl.it/Classof">http://smarturl.it/Classof</a> <object width="595" height="335"><param name="movie" value="http://videoplayer.vevo.com/embed/Embedded?videoId=GMGVJ1390004&playlist=false&autoplay=0&playerId=62FF0A5C-0D9E-4AC1-AF04-1D9E97EE3961&playerType=embedded&env=0&cultureName=en-US&cultureIsRTL=False"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="bgcolor" value="#000000"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://videoplayer.vevo.com/embed/Embedded?videoId=GMGVJ1390004&playlist=false&autoplay=0&playerId=62FF0A5C-0D9E-4AC1-AF04-1D9E97EE3961 &playerType=embedded&env=0&cultureName=en-US&cultureIsRTL=False" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="595" height="335" bgcolor="#000000" wmode="transparent"></embed></object> “Class of Twenty-Ten” marks the second video released in conjunction with the forthcoming effort, coming on the heels of the band’s much talked about video for the track “Cover Girl.” Saloon is set to drop August 20th from Solid State Records, with pre-orders available now. The physical album is available by itself or as part of a bundle. iTunes preorders include a free instant download of the track “Failures & Fakes.” iTunes preorders receive an instant download of “Failures & Fakes”: <a href="http://smarturl.it/ongoingconcept">http://smarturl.it/ongoingconcept</a> Physical preorders for Saloon: <a href="http://smarturl.it/solidstate">http://smarturl.it/solidstate</a> Despite making their home with a label with a well-deserved reputation as the home to some of the biggest names in metalcore, The Ongoing Concept have little interest in preserving the traditions of the genre. When discussing influences, this literal band of brothers are just as quick to mention artists like Toto, Yanni and Bruce Hornsby as influences as they are genre giants Underoath, Bring Me The Horizon and Letlive. From moment one, it’s clear The Ongoing Concept are zeroing in on a refined, artistically driven sound. But listeners can forget about this band coloring inside the metalcore lines. In fact, they can forget about the lines altogether.</description> <pubDate>Tue, 13 Aug 2013 11:08:09 -0700</pubDate> <guid>http://classic.solidstaterecords.com/news/4461/The_Ongoing_Concept_Release_Class_of_TwentyTen_Music_Video/</guid> </item> <item> <title>The Ongoing Concept Release New Song + iTunes Pre-Order</title> <link>http://classic.solidstaterecords.com/news/4457/The_Ongoing_Concept_Release_New_Song_iTunes_PreOrder/</link> <description>With the release of their debut full-length, Saloon, only two weeks away, adventurous rockers The Ongoing Concept are unveiling a third song from the buzzy album in the form of a lyric video for “Failures & Fakes.” Decorated with piano and organ, the track’s driving rock guitars give way to heavy angular riffs, providing further proof of the band’s diverse sonic portfolio, previously demonstrated with the banjo-twang of the track “Cover Girl” and the explosive ferocity of “Class of Twenty-Ten.” "This song was our hardest song to write because much of the music was written by Dawson when I wasn't around, and we didn't see eye to eye on anything,” laughs vocalist and keyboardist Kyle Scholz, one of three brothers in The Ongoing Concept. “But that's what's made it, I think, a fantastic single because it's been worked and reworked until we couldn't be more happy with it.” "As for the lyrics, a lot of people write songs about people they hate, but I didn't want my lyrics to be condemning,” Kyle adds. “After I had written the lyrics and dwelled on them awhile, I realized just how much pride and judgement I had, and I feel I'm much more transparent because of it.” <iframe width="595" height="335" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/-cZdknjPlCI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> Saloon is set to drop August 20th from Solid State Records, with pre-orders available now. The physical album is available by itself or as part of a bundle. Digitally the album is available to preorder on iTunes today, with purchasers receiving a free instant download of “Failures & Fakes.” Preorder Saloon on iTunes and receive a download of “Failures & Fakes”: <a href="http://smarturl.it/ongoingconcept" target="_blank">http://smarturl.it/ongoingconcept</a> Physical preorders for Saloon: <a href="http://smarturl.it/solidstate" target="_blank">http://smarturl.it/solidstate</a> Despite making their home with a label with a well-deserved reputation as the home to some of the biggest names in metalcore, The Ongoing Concept have little interest in preserving the traditions of the genre. When discussing influences, this literal band of brothers are just as quick to mention artists like Toto, Yanni and Bruce Hornsby as influences as they are genre giants Underoath, Bring Me The Horizon and Letlive. From moment one, it’s clear The Ongoing Concept are zeroing in on a refined, artistically driven sound. But listeners can forget about this band coloring inside the metalcore lines. In fact, they can forget about the lines altogether.</description> <pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2013 09:12:11 -0800</pubDate> <guid>http://classic.solidstaterecords.com/news/4457/The_Ongoing_Concept_Release_New_Song_iTunes_PreOrder/</guid> </item> <item> <title>The Ongoing Concept To Release "Saloon" August 20th</title> <link>http://classic.solidstaterecords.com/news/4454/The_Ongoing_Concept_To_Release_Saloon_August_20th/</link> <description>The Ongoing Concept will be releasing their Solid State records debut album Saloon on August 20th! Saloon is available today for Pre-Order on the <a href="http://www.merchdirect.com/solidstate">Solid State Store</a>. The album was produced by The Ongoing Concept's own Dawson Scholz. Fans can expect raw energy (a la The Chariot) as well as carefully crafted lyrics and instrumentation (mewithoutYou), and everything in between. Click the album cover below to see the track list. <a href="http://www.solidstaterecords.com/releases/914/Saloon/track_list"><img src="http://www.solidstaterecords.com/dispatch/_depot/title/300x300/ec8a23250744c4509d096a3719634211.jpg" /></a> “Signing with Solid State was the most unexpected thing to happen to our band,” explains guitarist and vocalist Dawson Scholz. “I woke up one morning and saw their inquiry and pretty much freaked out. We all grew up listening to most of the bands on their roster and to have them interested in us almost seemed too good to be true. They have always had the ‘future’ in mind rather than ‘the now’ with their bands. It’s humbling to be a part of it all!” The band's first single "Cover Girl" is premiering on YouTube NOW. The track displays a perfect example of The Ongoing Concept's roadmap, including the artful marriage of explosive ferocity and non-genre-traditional instrumentation - in this case, banjo and handclaps. Also be sure to check out a behind-the-scenes sneak peek of the filming of "Cover Girl". <iframe width="595" height="335" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/joYKnDbwUoI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> <iframe width="595" height="335" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/DXb4cDWdmFs" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></description> <pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2013 09:12:08 -0800</pubDate> <guid>http://classic.solidstaterecords.com/news/4454/The_Ongoing_Concept_To_Release_Saloon_August_20th/</guid> </item> <item> <title>Solid State Records Signs The Ongoing Concept</title> <link>http://classic.solidstaterecords.com/news/4445/Solid_State_Records_Signs_The_Ongoing_Concept/</link> <description>We are stoked to announce the signing of The Ongoing Concept! Hailing from rural Rathdrum, Idaho, the guys that make up The Ongoing Concept (Dawson Scholz, Kyle Scholz, Parker Scholz, & TJ Nichols) are not interested in copying anyone. Instead of trying to follow the hardcore trends of the last several years, the Scholz brothers are set on making an original name for themselves by merging numerous styles into one powerful and nuanced sound that is entirely their own. “Signing with Solid State was the most unexpected thing to happen to our band,” explains guitarist and vocalist Dawson Scholz. “I woke up one morning and saw their inquiry and pretty much freaked out. We all grew up listening to most of the bands on their roster and to have them interested in us almost seemed too good to be true. They have always had the ‘future’ in mind rather than ‘the now’ with their bands. It’s humbling to be a part of it all!” Having already released two EPs and catching the attention of fans across the country, the band is set to release their debut full-length album Saloon on August 20th on Solid State Records, produced by The Ongoing Concept's own Dawson Scholz. Fans can expect raw energy (a la The Chariot) as well as carefully crafted lyrics and instrumentation (mewithoutYou), and everything in between. Representative of the band’s fierce DIY roots that have helped attract so much attention, THE ONGOING CONCEPT is currently taking its live show directly to kids by performing each day in the parking lot before Warped Tour from now until mid July in anticipation for Saloon's August release. Be sure to get to Warped early to see them before doors open! The band's first single "Cover Girl" is premiering on YouTube NOW. The track displays a perfect example of The Ongoing Concept's roadmap, including the artful marriage of explosive ferocity and non-genre-traditional instrumentation - in this case, banjo and handclaps. <iframe width="595" height="335" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/joYKnDbwUoI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></description> <pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2013 09:12:28 -0800</pubDate> <guid>http://classic.solidstaterecords.com/news/4445/Solid_State_Records_Signs_The_Ongoing_Concept/</guid> </item> </channel> </rss>

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