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Genres: Indie / Pop / Rock

Location: San Francisco, CA

Stats: 345 fans / 28,782 plays / 5 plays today

Members: Jake Krohn, Matt Mckenzie, Jaycen Mckissick, Emily Whitehurst

The Action Design's Top Song: Eyes On Me Buy Album

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To the uninitiated, the Action Design may appear to be just a regular band. But for the growing legions of fans that have heard their music or seen them perform live, the experience is a veritable dance party; an aural assault that attacks at the ears and releases in rhythmic pulses of the body.
The story of the Action Design began with the closing of a different chapter. Just as pop punk act Tsunami Bomb was hitting its peak - seemingly poised and ready to take over the world - the band abruptly disbanded. Feeling they still had something to contribute to the music scene, vocalist Emily Whitehurst and bassist Matt Mckenzie soldiered on and joined forces with guitarist Jaycen McKissick (ex- Pipedown) and drummer Jake Krohn (ex- Calcutta Bazaar). Tsunami Bomb and Pipedown were former touring mates and Matt and Jake were childhood friends, so the chemistry and familiarity had already been established.
Rather than travel down the same paths they had already paved - after all, it would be easy to pick up where their former bands had left off - the Action Design decided to explore new ground. While keeping the energy and spirit of punk rock intact, the guitars are cleaner, the bass lines less frantic, and the drumming more precise. With the addition of keyboards, the result is a much broader and more accessible sound. One thing that fortunately remained unchanged, however, is Whitehurst's penchant for crafting catchy melodies and memorable lyrics.

We've decided to use purevolume to put up music that isn't available anywhere else like live tracks, covers and anything else we put together that doesn't have anywhere else to live. Hope you enjoy these. Check back periodically because we're always recording new things and putting them up, and check myspace.com/theactiondesign for album tracks.

The first full length from The Action Design!

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Lally said:
you guys were awesome opening for the aquabats last saturday at the glass house! i loved it!!! i bought both the CDs XD you're all really talented Sep 14
liquidrider_4 said:
agh... do I want to drive 3 hrs to see you in Indiana?! Why can't you come to Grand Rapids MI?!!! Aug 31
_YASH said:
omg yea i totally am becoming a fan now. Aug 03
_YASH said:
I'll Do You is an awesome song! Aug 03
Pete said:
You're a fool for not buying this Album......... Jul 10
Lew said:
love the new song 'i'll do you' dont know how you guys do it but any music created with this grouping of peeps always sounds amazing. can't wait to see you live again. Jul 05
Snuggleblade said:
purevolume.com/snuggleblade Jun 27
mariane said:
hey....ur so amazing.. May 14
Max (The Wolf And The Wildcat) said:
Hey, if you've got some spare time, come check out my Electronica/Pop Punk/Rock project The Wolf And The Wildcat at http://purevolume.com/3408. Free downloads! Leave me a comment, tell me what you think, I'd love to chat. - The Wolf And The Wildcat Mar 29
getinspiredd said:
you guys are amazingg. Mar 27
kelseythesinner said:
Totally love your songs! (: Mar 26
TJ said:
Hey! If you like Coldplay, Jimmy Eat World, The Killers, or Mute Math then check out my band's new track, "Without You"... if not, then just check us out anyway! Ha! Thanks all you music lovers! www.purevolume.com/statefair Mar 26
Chris Perrotta said:
Hey The Action Design! Check out my new video of my song "For a kiss in the Rain" If you've ever been in love before, I'm sure you'll enjoy it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3o2H8-WNIQ Mar 25
Brokenpaperwings said:
Just leaving a comment here---ur show in San Antonio rocked! My first time seeing u guys live and it was amazing, except that drunk girl in the front... lol... Mar 25
Max (The Wolf And The Wildcat) said:
Hey, if you've got some spare time, come check out my Electronica/Pop Punk/Rock project The Wolf And The Wildcat at http://purevolume.com/3408. Free downloads! Leave me a comment, tell me what you think, I'd love to chat. - The Wolf And The Wildcat Mar 24