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.
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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
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liquidrider_4
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agh... do I want to drive 3 hrs to see you in Indiana?! Why can't you come to Grand Rapids MI?!!! Aug 31
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_YASH
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omg yea i totally am becoming a fan now. Aug 03
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_YASH
said:
I'll Do You is an awesome song! Aug 03
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Pete
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You're a fool for not buying this Album......... Jul 10
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Lew
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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
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Snuggleblade
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purevolume.com/snuggleblade Jun 27
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mariane
said:
hey....ur so amazing.. May 14
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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
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getinspiredd
said:
you guys are amazingg. Mar 27
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kelseythesinner
said:
Totally love your songs! (: Mar 26
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TJ
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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
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Chris Perrotta
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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
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Brokenpaperwings
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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
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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
Covers
Feb 16, 2009
Live at the Rock Bottom in San Antonio 01-22-09
Jan 22, 2009
Never Say
Sep 23, 2008
Into A Sound
Sep 11, 2007
Jefafa
Elyria, OH
hey.T.rex
Bull Valley, IL
FuZzYbLuLiGhTs
Commerce, CA
mr. m
United States
christie the girl
United States
Emmy Parker
Canada
¡¡tAyLoR!!
United States
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