Unhappy with the current state of ska music, We are the Union decided to stick out their own necks and try to change things for the better in the Summer of 2005. Getting a paycheck is not on their agenda. Instead of following typical ska punk conventions, WATU takes a harder-nosed approach to the genre. With influences ranging from Philadelphia/New Jersey favorites Lifetime and Kid Dynamite, and bands like Slapstick and This is a Standoff, they rage with the best of them while still retaining a heightened sense of melody. Their love for fast music, horns and their incredibly short attention spans are a simple explanation for why WATU sound the way they do. Over the past year and a half, they have also been incredibly hardworking. With 8 east coast and Midwest tours under their belt in this short span of time, they’ve now thrown caution to the wind and plan on touring full time. This will surely add to the list of heavy hitters they’ve shared the stage with that includes Mustard Plug, Voodoo Glow Skulls, Bomb! The Music Industry, Four Year Strong, Fireworks, A Loss For Words, and the Flatliners. Their work ethic cannot just be applied to their tours either. Their first full-length “Who We Are,†self-released in the summer of 2007, was given away for free by the band via the Internet. Their generosity was met with a rapidly surging fan base and an offer to have the record released in Japan via InYaFace Records. Their expectations for the band are simple. They want to keep making music they love while touring relentlessly in order to provide people with a positive environment for fun and the venting of frustration. Paper + Plastick saw the youthful exuberance and the amount of integrity this young bunch of punks had and quickly wanted to become involved. With a 3-song teaser EP in the works for this Summer and a full-length on the way in the Fall you’ll soon know why we felt the need to bring WATU to the people. Some incredible artwork is in the planning stages as well, so this release will surely be up to Paper + Plastick’s lofty artistic standards as well.
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MARK
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july 5th! its goin down! Jun 29
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Snuggleblade
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purevolume.com/snuggleblade Jun 11
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Kenny
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Hey guys, Really enjoyed the show in Spartanburg on Wednesday night, The mix of hardcore and ska was awesome. May 01
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Emma
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D: Apr 29
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Emma
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Emma
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ZOMGits_AHLEX
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JOHNNY!!!! i won award for playing my T. Sax in a jazz fest!! im happy! Apr 07
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yeah yes¡¡¡
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is great¡¡¡ Mar 23
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Stabroek
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If you're in Europe drop by Prague, if you need help with finding a spot, message me. Mar 10
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Send.Her.To.Hell
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Wow I really dig the tunes guys! :D I juss wanna danceee :DDD Mar 10
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The Skyline Surrender
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You guys are sick!!! If you have a minute, please check out The Skyline Surrender at purevolume.com/theskylinesurrender They have FREE downloads too!!!!! Thanks Mar 02
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ZOMGits_AHLEX
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totally stoked to see you tonight!!!! Feb 27
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riley.bell@hotmail.com
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www.purevolume.com/killergreen www.killergreen.ca new songs up check em out! Feb 17
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BiJaN_Fx
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Hello Everyone!!! Check out 40winks at www.purevolume.com/winkwink40 ..we're a skapunk band all the way from Malaysia!!! Do listen to our songs please!! and tell us what u think!! Peace!! Jan 26
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Shanny
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hey i love your music! and i believe you guys are friends with one of my managers from work Ben. He gave me your CD :] which i love! Jan 16
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