MLO Hits the Studio to Produce Debut Full-Length

February 20th, 2012


Minutes Like Ours is currently writing, recording, and producing their debut full-length album. While a name hasn't been given to the project, the boys are very excited to share their music with the world.

"It was about that time," says leadman Matt Maher. "We've released out so many singles and have gotten such great reception, that it's time to give our fans what they really want; a full-length album! We're pulling out all the stops, making sure that we put together the best catalog of our music for our fans. We're also trying to keep a lot of it secret, so I've already said too much!"

While there is no confirmed release date, Bassist Tom Simmons did say, "You'll be rocking out to it by this summer." Stay tuned MLO fans! There will be studio updates, videos, and tons of fun giveaways and interactions. 2012 is the year of MLO!

Ashton Kutcher now involved with PopChips Contest

October 24th, 2011

Minutes Like Ours are still going strong in the SPIN Magazine and PopChips contest. They submitted their Pop Up Live video and the five winners (out of 20) will be announced on October 31st. The new twist... the winners will be announced by none other than Ashton Kutcher. Ashton will tweet the winners as well as put a post on his facebook wall to his 18 Million+ followers.

In a release from PopChips, they stated, "In addition to the $1,000 cash prize each finalist will receive, Ashton Kutcher, our president of pop culture, will announce the finalists to his +18 million facebook & twitter fans." This got MLO guitarist Damon Kost very excited, being a huge fan of the former underwear model.

"I love Two and a Half Man, and to be honest, he's devilishly handsome," says Kost. Bassist Tom Simmons also weighed in on the news. "This is a fantastic opportunity for us. I know that Ashton is one of the most followed celebrities on Twitter, a simple tweet about Minutes Like Ours that could go to over 18 million people?! That's fantastic," exclaimed Simmons. "Regardless of if we win or not, the Pop Up Live show we performed was great and something our fans really deserved. SPIN Magazine and PopChips have created on a kick-ass contest and we're going to ride this wave to the end!"

Stay tuned to see what happens on October 31st!

SPIN Contest Sets MLO's Goals on Headlining SXSW

September 13th, 2011

When SPIN Magazine and PopChips created a contest to send one lucky band to headline at South by Southwest, Minutes Like Ours jumped on the opportunity. Presented by Reverbnation, MLO submitted their single "Lights Out," to be considered for the contest. After receiving an email that they were selected as one of the fifty bands to represent New York, "Lights Out" was available for a FREE download for two weeks with each download counting as a vote. Minutes Like Ours skyrocked to the top of the New York Charts, claiming first place within two days. With the top four bands advancing to the finals, Minutes Like Ours once again have their fans to thank for getting them one step closer to SXSW.

"It's unbelievable how great our fans are," said leadman Matt Maher. "We were so excited to be able to give a free song away in exchange for a vote. I remember checking our position within the first couple hours and we had already hit 100 downloads, it was unreal."

The final part of the competition is going to be a challenging but fun adventure for MLO. They must make a video documentary of their band planning, booking, and performing a show. The video must showcase the inspiration behind the show, a live recorded version of a song of their choice, and their fans' reactions. This video will be judged by David Marchese, the senior editor of SPIN Magazine, as well as three other industry professionals.

Details about the location and time of the Minutes Like Ours show will be posted here shortly!

New Single "Static Thoughts" Now Available Worldwide

June 1st, 2011

Minutes Like Ours have just released their newest hit single, "Static Thoughts." Coming off their XBox 360 Rock Band release of Lights Out MLO hit Nada Studios in New Windsor, NY and recorded Static Thoughts.

"This song is just so fun to listen to," says guitarist Damon Kost. "When we were writing it, we had such a good time that we really hoped that would correlate into the final recording. The truth is, the recording exceeded our expectations and came out fantastic."

Minutes Like Ours debuted their new song Static Thoughts at The Chance in Poughkeepsie, and the crowd reaction was everything lead man Matt Maher hoped for. "Whenever you play a brand new song in front of fans, you're taking a risk. We had so much confidence in this song though, the reaction the crowd had was exactly what I hoped for. The big clap started right away, and I saw so many kids jumping around and having a blast. In essence, that's what Static Thoughts is all about. The irony of the song lies within its cynical lyrics mixed with a feel good sound and up-beat tempo. It's wonderfully contradiction!"

You can get your hands on Static Thoughts by clicking here.

Help Get MLO to VANS Warped Tour '11

March 18th, 2011

While Bamboozle is on the forefront of most minds, we can't forget about the lovable and awesome WARPED TOUR. The Warped Tour has been around since 1995, when Eminem and Korn took the stage for the inaugural show. Some of the greatest punk rock bands have stepped onto the stage at WARPED, and now Minutes Like Ours has that same opportunity.

MLO has entered into the Ernie Ball Battle of the Bands with a chance to play with great bands like Taking Back Sunday and Green Day.
How do you get MLO on the bill? EASY

Click here to vote for MLO and get them to the VANS WARPED TOUR"

We caught up with MLO Bassist and WARPED TOUR veteran Tom Simmons. Tom had this to say, "I was on the bill for WARPED in 2006 with my band Searching for Skylines and it was an absolute blast. MLO brings an even greater energy, and if given the opportunity to rock out at WARPED, we would kill it."

That's right MLO Fans, you may have a chance to see Minutes Like Ours perform LIVE at this year's WARPED TOUR, but they need your help.

Vote Now!

Minutes Like Ours Advances to FINALS of The Break Contest

February 27th, 2011

"Put your hands together!" roared Chuck, The Chance's ultimate promoter / big teddy bear. "I said, I said, I SAID, put your hands together, and welcome Minutes Like Ours!" As the crowd erupted in applause, Minutes Like Ours hopped on stage and started to rock.

"The adrenaline was pumping," said Guitarist Damon Kost. "The Chance is one of those fantastic venues that has so much energy, it's such a rush to play there." And play they did. Their twenty minutes set featured their newest single, "Static Thoughts" as well as a cover of The Killers "When You Were Young."

Minutes Like Ours closed out their set with their hit single, "Lights Out." Not only did the crowd start a clap that lasted the entire song, but the band went A Capella for their last chorus and had their fans sing along.

Minutes Like Ours will be back at the Chance on April 3rd for a shot to perform on a main stage at Bamboozle. "First thing I want to do if I get to Bamboozle, is pants Lil Wayne," said Kost. "I know he may kill me, but it'd be worth it."

Stay tuned for more info on the show!

"Alive" Featured on 100.7 WHUD's Artist Spotlight

December 3rd, 2010

If you're a New Yorker and you live north of the city, then you know Westchester's largest radio station, 100.7 WHUD. If you listened to WHUD this past Friday, you were in for a treat. First, Lead Singer Matt Maher and Drummer Pat O'Gara were interviewed by night DJ Kathy Millar. Then, Minutes Like Ours newest single, "Alive" was premiered at around 10:20p.m.

"I grew up listening to 100.7," said Matt Maher. "The fact that I tuned in and heard our new single playing was a truly surreal experience."

Matt wasn't the only one listening. MLO Fans flooded WHUD's facebook fan page to let them know how great the new song was. Who knows, tune into WHUD or stream the station live at www.whud.com and you might just hear Minutes Like Ours on the radio!

You can view MLO's interview and song on WHUD by clicking here.

"Light's Out" Wins MTV Ourstage Competition

November 1st, 2010

The competition was tough. Over 900 contestants entered MTV's Ourstage Pop Contest, all hoping to win that #1 channel prize for the month of October. One band walked out victorious, and it was Minutes Like Ours!

"I couldn't believe it," exclaimed MLO guitarist Damon Kost. "I've grown up watching and listening to MTV, to be awarded their #1 song in anything feels amazing."

Thanks must be given to the Minutes Like Ours Street Team; voters came out in droves and propelled Minutes Like Ours from their starting position of 940, straight to number 1.

"This just shows how amazing our fans are." Added bassist Tom Simmons. "We try to reach out to each and every one of our fans, and their loyalty to us in unreal. We've been getting hundreds of messages and comments telling us how they're voting for us, it makes me so happy to have this kind of connection with our fans."

The future looks bright for Minutes Like Ours, who are in the studio now and planning to release their new song "Alive" December 6th.

You can view MLO's #1 Ranking by clicking here.

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MLO Joins the Bamboozle Break Contest

October 25th, 2010
Performance Date - January 8th, 2011

There are two shows that represent the mecca of all rock and pop-punk glory. Over the past decade, Bamboozle and the Warped Tour have been the largest and most renound concert series America has to offer. Minutes Like Ours now holds the possibilty of winning a main stage at Bamboozle.

The Chance Theater, located in Poughkeepsie, NY will be hosting the 2010 Bamboozle Break Contest. One lucky band will receive a plethora of prizes, the grand prize being a main stage performance at next year's Bamboozle.

Drummer Pat O'Gara had some strong feelings about the event. "This is going to be an absolute blast." O'Gara says. "I've grown up watching my favorite bands play at the Chance and I've even been lucky enough to go to Bamboozle a few times. The fact that we have shot to get on a main stage at Bamboozle is awesome. There's not a doubt in my mind that we won't put on one of our best shows ever."

To learn more about the contest, click here.

It's "Lights Out"!

August 8th, 2010

The wait is officially over. Minutes Like Ours brand new single, "Lights Out" is available to purchase on iTunes. "This song was our fun little masterpiece," says Bassist Tom Simmons. "We realized that after so many of our shows, people would tell us that they had so much 'fun.' It all made sense. We decided to write a single that's so catchy, so charismatic, and so 'fun' that it will make you want to jump on your bed and rock out on your air guitar."

Leadman Matt Maher adds, "From the time I heard the first track we laid down in the studio, to the hundreth time I've heard it in post-production, I can't help but smile everytime I hear Lights Out. I know our fans are going to love it."

You can get Lights Out by clicking here.

MLO's Charity Show for Cystic Fibrosis

July 25th, 2010

Minutes Like Ours is a band that loves to have fun, put smiles on fan's faces, and play their music for the world to hear. On July 25th, Minutes Like Ours was able to play music for a cause.

There's nothing fun about Cystic Fibrosis, a deadly disease that afflicts over 30,000 Americans a year. Luckily, with outstanding organizations and inspiring heroes like Maria Del Vecchio, we were able to shine a bright light for those who needed to see it.

What happened on this wonderful Sunday afternoon? A day filled with motorcycle rides, raffles, delicious food, music, and some heart warming stories.

"It's an amazing feeling to know you helped someone, especially when all we did was play music." said Drummer Pat O' Gara. "When you see some of these kids afflicted with Cystic Fibrosis, and how they're so full of life, it's truly inspiring. It puts everything in perspective. We played about an hour set, I would've played for hours on end if we could have!"

If you'd like to learn more about Cystic Fibrosis and how to help,
click here.

It's going to be "Lights Out" soon!

March 22nd, 2010

Minutes Like Ours has spent countless hours in the studio writing and recording new music. One of their new singles, "Lights Out," is in its final stage of production. Mike Kalajian has taken the reigns as producer of this single, and is as excited as ever. “This song is extremely catchy, I loved working on it.” Kalajian is becoming one of New York's premier producers/engineers, with notables like Ace Enders, Searching for Skylines, and TheAudition.

"We're so excited about this song." Says lead man Matt Maher. "We've stayed true to the music we've always wrote, but went in a completely fun, crazy, and sexy direction. Yeah, that's right, I said sexy." Expect the song to be out in a few weeks!

A Great Cause | A Great Show

March 6th, 2010

Minutes Like Ours recently played a fundraising show in Saratoga, NY for PTSD victims. PTSD stands for "Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, a disease that many of our American soldiers are afflicted with. James Maher, cousin to Matt Maher, passed away a few months back after battling PTSD for many years. A veteran of the Iraq War, James Maher served in the United States Army for five years. There was a celebration of James's life on March 6th, 2010 in Saratoga, NY. Minutes Like Ours put on an enjoyable, emotional concert that raised almost $1000. All of those proceeds donated to American Legion PTSD Program.