101-674: The Rocket Summer is the solo project of Bryce Avary, a multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and record producer based in Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas . He writes and produces every song on his records, and plays every instrument on them. He has released eight studio albums and several EPs . His fifth release, 2012's Life Will Write the Words , reached No. 58 on The Billboard 200 and No. 12 on Billboard Top Modern Rock/Alternative Albums chart as well as No. 12 on Top Independent Albums chart. His fourth release, Of Men and Angels , held
202-483: A humid subtropical climate ( Köppen climate classification : Cfa). It is also continental, characterized by a relatively wide annual temperature range for the latitude. The Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex is located at the lower end of Tornado Alley , and can experience extreme weather. In the Metroplex, summers are very hot and humid, although low humidity characteristics of desert locations can appear at any time of
303-475: A pop-punk band, but has also been labeled as skate punk and punk rock . Originally a punk rock band, by the rise of popularity of pop punk in the late 1990s and early 2000s the group leaned more towards a more pop-punk sound. Albums like The Ever Passing Moment and Before Everything and After were criticized by some fans for its pop-punk style. MxPx's influences include Descendents , NOFX , Bad Religion , Rancid , Social Distortion , All ,
404-565: A "Deluxe Edition" which included a bonus DVD featuring 12 music videos , new artwork, and two new songs. Let's Rock , MxPx's second rarities album, was released on Side One Dummy Records on October 24, 2006. The album consists of many previously unreleased songs, re-recorded B-sides and acoustic demos. MxPx released the full-length album Secret Weapon in 2007, the band's first release on its original label Tooth & Nail since 1996's Life in General . The album debuted at No. 76 on
505-462: A Fortune 500 company and one of the world's largest engineering companies, relocated from Pasadena, California to Dallas. Toyota USA, in 2016, relocated its corporate headquarters to Plano, Texas . Southwest Airlines is headquartered in Dallas. The airline has more than 53,000 employees as of October 2016 and operates more than 3,900 departures a day during peak travel season. On the other side of
606-591: A Republican mayor. The Republican Party has historically been dominant in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, including in presidential elections. Democrats have consistently won Dallas County since 2008. In 2020 , Joe Biden narrowly won Tarrant County, whose county seat is Fort Worth, marking the first time since 1964 that the Democratic candidate had carried the county. The cities of Dallas and Fort Worth have their own newspapers, The Dallas Morning News and
707-468: A brand new single, "Fever Dream", which was released on July 16, 2020. On October 6, 2020, the group announced they would be starting a new live performance experience separated into various rounds. The first round of the series titled Between This World and the Next premiered on October 16, 2020, in which the band performed a full livestream concert. The group hosted several rounds of Between This World and
808-567: A component of S&P's 20-city composite index of the value of the U.S. residential real estate market. The Metroplex is one of the 12 U.S. metropolitan areas that has a team in each of the four major professional sports leagues. Major professional sports first came to the area in 1952, when the Dallas Texans competed in the National Football League for one season. In 1960, major professional sports returned when
909-706: A digital 4-track EP entitled You Gotta Believe in October 2009. The EP featured three tracks off the LP Of Men and Angels and one bonus track. The EP debuted at No. 23 on the Billboard charts for Digital Albums . The video for the title song was directed by director Randy Scott Slavin. On February 23, 2010, The Rocket Summer released his fourth studio album, ' Of Men and Angels on Island Def Jam . The album debuted at No. 1 on iTunes, surpassing The Black Eyed Peas ' The E.N.D. which had previously held
1010-561: A golf course, and also includes an appearance by Cheers star George Wendt . The song was featured in the Daria Television Movie Is It Fall Yet? . The band once again joined the cross-country Vans Warped Tour in 2002 alongside Bad Religion, NOFX, Reel Big Fish , and more. The band's version of the song "Scooby Doo, Where Are You?" is in the soundtrack of the 2002 movie Scooby-Doo . MxPx toured alongside New Found Glory and Good Charlotte on
1111-429: A key role in the area's economy. DFW recently surpassed Chicago to become the second-largest financial services hub in the nation, eclipsed only by New York. Bank of America , JPMorgan Chase , Liberty Mutual , Goldman Sachs , State Farm , Charles Schwab Corporation , and Fidelity Investments maintain significant operations in the area. The Metroplex also contains the largest Information Technology industry base in
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#17327765161241212-517: A limited time on September 18, 2016. It can now be found as Life in General 2.0 on music streaming platforms. In 2017 it was added to the Rolling Stone "50 Greatest Pop-Punk Albums of All Time" article, landing the esteemed record at No. 27. After MxPx fulfilled their contractual obligations with former labels, the band moved to return to their DIY roots, taking back control of their music and lengthy catalog of music. On March 29, 2018,
1313-562: A little over 4% of the religious population. The Dallas–Fort Worth, TX–OK combined statistical area is made up of 20 counties in North Central Texas and one county in South Central Oklahoma . The statistical area includes two metropolitan areas and seven micropolitan areas . The CSA definition encompasses 14,628 sq mi (37,890 km ) of area, of which 14,126 sq mi (36,590 km )
1414-915: A live album, a VHS tape, a DVD and 20 singles. A number of the group's releases have charted on Billboard , including the Billboard 200 and No. 1 on Billboard Christian Albums . MxPx was formed in Bremerton, Washington in July 1992 by Mike Herrera, Yuri Ruley, and Andy Husted, who were 15 years old at the time, playing their first show in Herrera's parents' backyard. Herrera and Ruley were classmates at Central Kitsap High School in Silverdale, Washington , and Husted attended South Kitsap High School in Port Orchard, Washington. The group
1515-640: A new album, Bee Sides: Select Rarities 2015-2020 , to be released on November 13, 2020, containing 14 tracks. 11 of the 14 tracks had been previously released in the Fun Club. The announcement included a vinyl pre-order. The Fun Club would go on what was believed to be a temporary pause beginning in March 2021, yet, as of 2023, the Club has remained defunct with the exception of two separate one-off months. A new single, "M4U", debuted digitally on November 18, 2022, and
1616-504: A showcase for the label in 1993 in Herrera's parents' garage. The band's first major album, Pokinatcha (1994), was released while the band members were still in high school. The album, though classified as Christian punk , incorporated the quick styles of hardcore punk , and is composed of influence from skate punk and punk underground. Their debut album is characterized by their raw punk sound, catchy rhythm, and classic punk three-chord guitar style. Guitarist Andy Husted soon left
1717-422: A single called "Another Day", released on July 6, 2018. Sweet Shivers , the seventh studio album by The Rocket Summer, was released on August 2, 2019. The album release was followed by "The Rocket Summer US Tour 2019", beginning on September 10, 2019 and ending on October 19, 2019. Supporting acts included Royal Teeth , Mike Mains and The Branches, and Katelyn Tarver. The first single from the album, "Shatter Us",
1818-537: Is a line of rugged hills that goes north to south about 15 miles (24 km) that looks similar to the Texas Hill Country 200 miles (320 km) to the south. The Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington metropolitan statistical area is formed by a combination of two separate metropolitan statistical divisions. The Dallas–Plano–Irving MDA and Fort Worth–Arlington–Grapevine MDA come together to form one full metropolitan area or conurbation. Dallas–Fort Worth has
1919-529: Is covered by water. The conurbated metropolitan area is larger in area than the U.S. states of Rhode Island and Connecticut combined, and larger than New Jersey . If the metropolitan area were a sovereign state, it would rank the 162nd largest state by total area after Lebanon . The U.S. Office of Management and Budget combines the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex with the Sherman–Denison metropolitan area and seven micropolitan statistical areas to form
2020-615: Is home to 23 Fortune 500 companies, the 4th-largest concentration of Fortune 500 companies in the United States behind New York City (62), Chicago (35), and Houston (24). In 2016, the metropolitan economy surpassed Houston, the second largest metro area in Texas, to become the fourth-largest in the U.S. The Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex boasted a GDP of just over $ 620.6 billion in 2020 (although both metropolitan regions have switched places multiple times since GDP began recording). If
2121-513: Is home to six Nobel Laureates and was ranked No. 1 in the world among healthcare institutions in biomedical sciences. The Metroplex is also the second most popular metropolis for megachurches in Texas (trailing the Greater Houston metropolitan area ), ranked the largest Christian metropolitan statistical area in the U.S., and has one of the largest LGBT communities in Texas since 2005. A portmanteau of metropolis and complex ,
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#17327765161242222-611: Is hosted annually at Texas Motor Speedway , the AAA Texas 500 , and two PGA Tour events are held annually in the Metroplex, the AT&;T Byron Nelson and the Colonial National Invitation Tournament. The Metroplex has hosted many premiere sports events on both an annual and one-time basis. Dallas Trinity FC ^- Indicates year team relocated to the area ^- Indicates year team relocated to
2323-530: Is impossible to shake, and with a new record that will no doubt be labeled his boldest, Zoetic's bravery will go down in history." Paste Magazine wrote "The Rocket Summer's new album Zoetic proves Bryce a master at creating catchy, upbeat anthems." The Rocket Summer performed a DJ set at Emo Nite in Los Angeles in December 2016. In the summer of 2017, The Rocket Summer celebrated the 10 Year Anniversary of
2424-606: Is land and 502 sq mi (1,300 km ) is water. The population density was 485 people per square mile according to estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau. At the 2000 U.S. census , there were 5,487,956 people, 2,006,665 households, and 1,392,540 families residing within the CSA. The racial makeup of the CSA was 70.41% White , 13.34% Black or African American , 0.59% Native American , 3.58% Asian , 0.08% Pacific Islander , 9.62% from other races , and 2.39% from two or more races . Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 20.83% of
2525-408: Is set to host the most matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup . The Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex is the most populous Republican-leaning metropolitan area in the country. However, since 2016 Democrats have been making inroads in the area's suburbs. As of 2024, both the mayor of Dallas and the mayor of Fort Worth are Republicans, with Dallas being the largest city in the United States to have
2626-548: The Fort Worth Star-Telegram , respectively. Historically, the two papers had readership primarily in their own counties. As the two cities' suburbs have grown together in recent years (and especially since the demise of the Dallas Times Herald in 1991), many sites sell both papers. This pattern of crossover has been repeated in other print media, radio, and television. Since the 1970s all of
2727-455: The Billboard 200 . The album's sound was a shift back to the group's original punk-rock stylings. The band appeared on the "Thank You Billy Graham" tribute song, album, and video documentary, respectively. In 2009, the band released a six-song EP entitled Left Coast Punk EP , which was the first record released by Rock City Recording Company, MxPx's own record label. Also in 2009,
2828-773: The Dallas Cowboys began competing in the National Football League and the Dallas Texans began competing in the American Football League . The Dallas Texans later relocated to Kansas City and became the Chiefs . In 1972, Major League Baseball's Washington Senators moved to Arlington to become the Texas Rangers , named after the statewide law enforcement agency . The National Basketball Association expanded into North Texas in 1980 when
2929-1026: The Dallas Mavericks were added to the league. The fourth sport was added in 1993 when the Minnesota North Stars of the National Hockey League moved to Dallas, becoming the Dallas Stars . The Major League Soccer team FC Dallas is based in Frisco, and the Dallas Wings of the WNBA play in Arlington. The area is also home to many minor-league professional teams, and four colleges that compete in NCAA Division I athletics. A NASCAR Cup Series race
3030-721: The Gillette Stadium near Boston. The group provided the song "The Empire" for The Passion of the Christ: Songs , which won the Gospel Music Association 2005 Dove Award for Special Event Album of the Year. In 2005 MxPx was dropped by A&M, signed with SideOneDummy Records and then released their seventh full-length album Panic in June. Panic turned out to be a breakthrough moment for
3131-577: The U.S. Office of Management and Budget are italicized. 1,000,000+ 500,000–999,999 200,000–499,999 100,000–199,999 Numerically, the Metroplex is the fastest growing metropolitan area in the U.S. At the 2020 U.S. census 7,637,387 people lived in the area, up from 6,371,773 in 2010, and 2,974,805 in 1970. In 2020, the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex's racial composition was 42% non-Hispanic white , 16% Black or African American, 8% Asian, 3-4% two or more races, and 29% Hispanic or Latino American of any race. According to information gathered from
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3232-500: The U.S. Office of Management and Budget , is the most populous metropolitan statistical area in the U.S. state of Texas and the Southern United States , encompassing 11 counties . Its historically dominant core cities are Dallas and Fort Worth . It is the economic and cultural hub of North Texas . Residents of the area also refer to it as DFW (the code for Dallas Fort Worth International Airport ) or
3333-463: The Census Bureau defines 31 other urban areas as well, some of which form the core of their own metro or micro statistical areas separate from the Dallas–Fort Worth metropolitan statistical area. Urban areas situated primarily outside the Dallas–Fort Worth metropolitan statistical area but within the CSA are identified with a cross (†) in the table below. The cities of Dallas and Fort Worth are
3434-485: The City of Bremerton started a marketing effort revolving around the band's song " Move to Bremerton ". The band was given keys to the city by Mayor Cary Bozeman in recognition of the group's contributions to the city. MxPx spent the majority of 2005 and 2006 touring in support of the band's 7th album Panic . On November 21, 2006, Tooth & Nail Records re-released Let It Happen , an earlier rarities compilation, in
3535-654: The Clash , the Dead Milkmen , The Who , Sex Pistols , Black Flag , and the Ramones . Many of the band's early releases touch on Christian themes and placed them in the front of the Christian punk scene. However, by 2012, "Christian punk" was a genre classification that the band was trying to distance themselves from. As of 2015, MxPx singer Mike Herrera has said he is no longer Christian. When asked about
3636-523: The Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area's population had increased to 8,100,037, with the highest numerical growth of any metropolitan area in the United States. The metropolitan region's economy, also referred to as Silicon Prairie, is primarily based on banking , commerce , insurance , telecommunications , technology , energy , healthcare , medical research , transportation , manufacturing , and logistics . As of 2022, Dallas–Fort Worth
3737-682: The Dallas–Fort Worth TX–OK combined statistical area. The Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex overlooks mostly prairie land with a few rolling hills dotted by human-made lakes cut by streams, creeks and rivers surrounded by forested land. The Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex is situated in the Texas blackland prairies region, so named for its fertile black soil found especially in the rural areas of Collin , Dallas , Ellis , Hunt , Kaufman , and Rockwall counties. Many areas of Denton , Johnson , Parker , Tarrant , and Wise counties are located in
3838-588: The EP's original 1000 copies sold out, it went out of print until it was later re-released as The Early Years EP under The Militia Group in November 2006. His music appeared on The Adventure Club (with Josh Venable ) segment of the KDGE radio station, and quickly became the most requested local band on the program that year. Avary recorded, produced, and released his debut album, Calendar Days , in 2003. The album
3939-692: The Fort Worth Prairie region of North Texas, which has less fertile and more rocky soil than that of the Texas blackland prairie; most of the rural land on the Fort Worth Prairie is ranch land. A large onshore natural gas field , the Barnett Shale , lies underneath this area; Denton, Tarrant and Wise counties feature many natural gas wells. Continuing land use change results in scattered crop fields surrounded by residential or commercial development. South of Dallas and Fort Worth
4040-602: The Life in Quarantine live streams every Friday on the group's official Facebook page throughout April and May. The streams included live performances, Herrera answering fan questions, and more. After concluding the Life in Quarantine series on May 29, 2020, the group took songs from the live recordings and released Life in Quarantine-The Collection on July 3, 2020. The group followed up the collection with
4141-477: The Metroplex . The Dallas–Fort Worth– Arlington metropolitan statistical area's population was 7,637,387 according to the U.S. Census Bureau 's 2020 census , making it the fourth-largest metropolitan area in the U.S. and the eleventh-largest in the Americas . In 2016, the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex had the highest annual population growth in the United States. By 2023, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated that
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4242-633: The Metroplex altogether was $ 21,839. The Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex's religious population are predominantly Christian and the largest metro area that identify with the religion in the United States (78%). Methodist , Baptist , Presbyterian , and Catholic churches are prominent in many cities and towns in the metropolitan region. The Methodist and Baptist communities anchor two of the area's major private universities ( Southern Methodist University and Dallas Baptist University ). Non-Christian faiths including Islam , Judaism , Hinduism , Sikhism , Buddhism , and contemporary paganism collectively form
4343-477: The Metroplex were a sovereign state , it would have the twentieth largest economy in the world as of 2019. In 2015, the conurbated metropolitan area would rank the ninth-largest economy if it were a U.S. state. In 2020, Dallas–Fort Worth was recognized as the 36th best metropolitan area for STEM professionals in the U.S. The Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex comprises the highest concentration of colleges and universities in Texas. The UT Southwestern Medical Center
4444-519: The Metroplex, forcing daytime highs below the 50 °F (10 °C) mark for several days at a time and often between days with high temperatures above 80 °F (27 °C). Snow accumulation is seen in the city in about 70% of winter seasons, and snowfall generally occurs 1–2 days out of the year for a seasonal average of 1.5 inches (4 cm). Some areas in the region, however, receive more than that, while other areas receive negligible snowfall or none at all. The all-time record low temperature within
4545-526: The Metroplex, primarily on the "Fort Worth side." They are concentrated along State Highway 170 near I-35W, commonly called the "Alliance Corridor" due to its proximity to the Fort Worth Alliance regional airport. Changes in house prices for the Metroplex are publicly tracked on a regular basis using the Case–Shiller index ; the statistic is published by Standard & Poor's and is also
4646-516: The Metroplex, the Texas farming and ranching industry is based in Fort Worth, though the area's economy is diverse. American Airlines , the largest airline in the world, recently completed their new $ 350M corporate HQ complex in Fort Worth. American Airlines is also the largest employer in the Metroplex. Several major defense manufacturers, including Lockheed Martin , Bell Helicopter Textron , and Raytheon , maintain significant operations in
4747-568: The Metroplex. Of the immigrant population, 44.1% were from Latin America , 35.8% Asia , 7.1% Europe , and 13.1% Africa . In 2010, 77,702 foreign nationals immigrated; approximately 50.6% came from Latin America, 33.0% from Asia, 7.3% Europe, and 9.1% Africa. During the 2020 American Community Survey, an estimated 18.5% of its population were foreign-born, with 56% from Latin America, 30% Asia, 8% Africa, 4% Europe, and 1% elsewhere from North America. The median household income in Dallas–Fort Worth
4848-416: The Next which featured new tracks, custom set lists, and fan questions. On March 11, 2021, the band announced the release of their exclusive MxPx Box Collection featuring 10 full-length albums, original album artwork, bonus inserts and album commentary, zoetropic slipmat, hardcover book, and durable outer case. The box set was made available for pre-order on March 19, 2021, and immediately sold out units on
4949-509: The No. 1 Top Album spot on iTunes upon its release in 2010. AP Magazine called him one of "100 bands you need to know." Avary was born in Fort Worth, Texas . He first became interested in music around the age of 12 when his father bought him his first guitar which was an imitation brand from a pawn shop for 50 dollars. Avary subsequently began teaching himself other instruments including
5050-432: The No. 1 spot for Top Album. To promote the new album, Avary performed the album's lead single "Walls" on KDFW 's Good Day Dallas and KTBC 's Good Day Austin . The Rocket Summer toured with OneRepublic , Goo Goo Dolls and the 16th annual Vans Warped Tour in promotion of the record. On October 19, 2010, The Rocket Summer released a five-song digital-only EP, entitled Of Men and Angels: B-Sides . Avary co-wrote
5151-528: The North Texas Commission, the Metroplex's racial and ethnic makeup was 46% non-Hispanic white, 15% Black or African American , 7% Asian American , and 3% from other races in 2017. Ethnically, Hispanics and Latinos of any race made up 29% of the metropolitan population. From 2010 to 2017, Hispanics and Latinos increased an estimated 38.9% followed by Blacks and African Americans. In 2015, an estimated 101,588 foreign-born residents moved to
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#17327765161245252-676: The Top Independent Albums charts. This record was well received by fans who enjoyed a full Rocket Summer US Tour. Soon after releasing the album, the music video "200,000" debuted on Alternative Press . The Rocket Summer digitally released 'Christmas Madness EP' on Aviate Records December 3, 2013 debuting 45 on Billboard ' s Top Independent Albums and performed two sold-out shows in Anaheim and Dallas to support this digital release. Avary's sixth full-length album Zoetic released on February 26, 2016. The album has received
5353-424: The age of 17. The EP included songs he had written between the ages 14 to 16. He distributed the EP under the name The Rocket Summer, at the suggestion of a friend, to local stores to be sold on consignment; the name was inspired by Ray Bradbury 's short story collection The Martian Chronicles , which his friend was reading at the time. Avary described the project as initially "just a really fun experiment." After
5454-551: The album, Do You Feel which included a first time release of the album on vinyl and a headlining tour of North America and the UK. The vinyl album debuted #20 on the Billboard Vinyl Album Charts upon its release in June. On July 7, Avary released a new song titled, Gone Too Long. Billboard writes "the new track proves he is just as much of a force as ever. With a guitar-driven melody and impassioned lyrics,
5555-624: The annual Honda Civic Tour in May and June 2003. The group's studio album Before Everything & After , was released by A&M in 2003. The album achieved the band's highest ever chart position on the Billboard 200 , peaking at No. 51. On August 20, 2004, MxPx joined My Chemical Romance , Pennywise , and “many bands from previous tours” to perform at the Vans Warped Tour 10-year celebration show in Foxborough, Massachusetts at
5656-762: The area Texas A&M University–Commerce The headquarters for both the Big 12 and American Athletic Conference are located in Irving , Conference USA headquarters are in Dallas, the Southland Conference headquarters are in Frisco , and the Western Athletic Conference is headquartered in Arlington. Note: Venues are listed with their current names, not necessarily those in use when an event took place. The AT&T Stadium in Arlington
5757-544: The area are cool to mild, with occasional cold spells. The average date of first frost is November 12, and the average date of last frost is March 12. January is typically the coldest month, with an average daytime high of 56.8 °F (14 °C) and an average nighttime low of 37.3 °F (3 °C). The normal daily average temperature in January is 47.0 °F (8 °C) but sharp swings in temperature can occur, as strong cold fronts known as " Blue Northers " pass through
5858-414: The band and was replaced by a friend, Tom Wisniewski. Despite only knowing power chords on guitar, Wisniewski was willing to be in the band. MxPx released two further albums with Tooth & Nail: Teenage Politics in 1995, and Life in General in 1996, which features the single " Chick Magnet " and artwork by the artist Coop . In 1997, MxPx inked a deal with A&M Records . This record deal saw
5959-510: The band announced a Kickstarter campaign to fund their tenth full-length studio album. The self-titled album, MxPx , was released July 25, 2018. Before the release of the album, a music video for "Let's Ride" came out at the end of June 2018. The album was performed live on Facebook on the release date. After its release, "Let's Ride" was added to the relaunched 2020 edition of Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1+ 2 Remastered. According to ScreenRant, MxPx's "Let's Ride" joined new and returning artists for
6060-483: The band announced that the album would be called Plans Within Plans . It was released on April 3, 2012. In 2012, drummer Yuri Ruley and guitarist Tom Wisniewski announced their retirement from touring. After a brief hiatus, they both returned as full-time members in 2015 and continue to tour with the band today. In honor of the 20th anniversary Life in General , the band released a re-recorded version free of charge for
6161-414: The band name came from), Edmund, Zane, and Alexander (Mike Herrera, Tom Wisniewski, Yuri Ruley, and Neil Hundt, respectively). After over ten years since the inception of Loneliness Is Bliss , the band released a full-length album called Watch the Years Crawl By on December 7, 2010. In 2013 those involved in the project announced that they would be discontinuing the project. MxPx is usually described as
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#17327765161246262-407: The band when their single "Heard That Sound" proved a radio hit. It also featured the Blink-182 / +44 singer-bassist Mark Hoppus on "Wrecking Hotel Rooms." Panic heightened the return of the band's skate punk/punk-rock roots sound. In support of Panic, MxPx joined the 2005 Vans Warped Tour alongside supergroup Transplants , Fall Out Boy , The Offspring, and more. In September 2006, MxPx and
6363-606: The city is −3 °F (−19 °C), set on January 18, 1930, however the temperature at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport reached −2 °F (−19 °C) on February 16, 2021, during Winter Storm Uri . The following are cities and towns categorized based on the latest population estimates from the North Central Texas Council of Governments (as of July 1, 2022). No population estimates are released for census-designated places (CDPs), which are marked with an asterisk (*). These places are categorized based on their 2020 census population. Places designated "principal cities" by
6464-456: The drums and piano. Avary joined his first band at the age of 14. He later joined a high school " indie rock punk " band at Grapevine High School where he was also a photographer of the school's yearbook, inspired by Pavement , Archers of Loaf and Weezer , called Charlie 27. After the band broke up, Avary began performing local acoustic shows as a teenager in Dallas , Fort Worth and Denton . In 2000, Avary self-released his first EP at
6565-434: The famous soundtrack that made tracks such as Goldfinger's "Superman" a mainstay. MxPx went back on tour in 2019 and early 2020, selling out self-booked and promoted tours nationwide. An audio recording at their San Antonio show in early 2020 was captured for a future live album release. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic , the band were unable to perform live for much of 2020 and 2021. On April 1, 2020, Mike Herrera announced
6666-445: The first show kick off, so I suppose it's technically more like a raging 21st birthday party night after night." For the last show of the tour, in Dallas, a few members of Avary's younger sister's middle school choir who sang the background vocals on "What We Hate, We Make" joined him on stage for the song. A vinyl re-release of the album was made available prior to the tour and for sale during the tour. A new single, "Don't Be Yourself",
6767-484: The full tour in 1998 alongside Bad Religion , Rancid , NOFX , and many others. In 1999, they released At the Show , their first live album recorded on August 24, 1998, at the 930 Club in Washington, DC and on August 25, 1998, at TLA in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. At the time of the recording, the band was touring in support of Slowly Going the Way of the Buffalo as well as the B-sides collection Let it Happen , also released in 1998. The Ever Passing Moment
6868-472: The group released a Christmas album, titled Punk Rawk Christmas . In late 2009, Mike Herrera teamed up with frontman of The Ataris , Kris Roe , the drummer of The Summer Obsession , and Chris Wilson (formerly of Good Charlotte ) for the MxPx All Stars tour in Japan and Malaysia. The band released a documentary entitled Both Ends Burning on December 1, 2011. In addition, Mike, Tom, and Yuri were working on their ninth studio album. On December 19, 2011,
6969-673: The market had 38 AM stations, 58 FM stations (many of them class Cs ), and 18 full-power television stations. Per another study the area has a total of 62 FM stations and 40 AM stations as of 2020. MxPx MxPx ( / ˌ ɛ m ɛ k s ˈ p iː ɛ k s / ) is an American punk rock band from Bremerton, Washington , formed in 1992 as Magnified Plaid . As of 2016, current members include Mike Herrera (bass guitar, lead vocals), Yuri Ruley (drums, percussion), Tom Wisniewski (lead guitar, backing vocals), and Chris Adkins (rhythm guitar, backing vocals). The band's discography includes twelve studio albums, four EPs, four compilation albums ,
7070-509: The most favorable reviews to date. Alternative Press magazine gave the album 4.5 of 5 stars stating "the album proves true to its namesake by roaring to life with unyielding passion, authenticity and a whole lot of guitars." A music video was shot for the first single "Same Air" which features New Girl actress, Hannah Simone . New Noise Magazine writes "This is undoubtedly The Rocket Summer's best release, and it's an album that no one expected." HM Magazine states "The intimacy of his performances
7171-516: The one-man band is in top form in a song that will easily fit with the alt-pop tendencies of staples like "So Much Love" and "You Gotta Believe." The track was released digitally and on a limited edition cassette tape which included an acoustic version of FL, CA , and was later included on Bee Sides: Select Rarities 2015-2020 . In the summer of 2018, The Rocket Summer went on an 26 city acoustic tour, supporting Sleeping with Sirens . Avary co-wrote, co-produced, and performed with Sleeping with Sirens on
7272-531: The population was foreign-born. The median household income was $ 67,589 and the per capita income was $ 34,455. An estimated 11.5% lived below the poverty line. The median age of the DFW CSA was 35.3. At the core of the Dallas–Fort Worth combined statistical area (CSA) lies the Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington, TX urban area , the sixth-most populous in the United States. Within the boundaries of the CSA
7373-467: The population. The median income for a household in the CSA was $ 43,836, and the median income for a family was $ 50,898. Males had a median income of $ 37,002 versus $ 25,553 for females. The per capita income for the CSA was $ 20,460. At the 2020 census, the DFW CSA had a population of 8,121,108 (though a July 1, 2015 estimate placed the population at 7,504,362). In 2018 it had an estimated 7,994,963 residents. The American Community Survey determined 18% of
7474-615: The re-release of 1996's Life in General . MxPx then released two more studio albums, the first, Slowly Going the Way of the Buffalo was released in 1998. The album peaked at No. 99 on the Billboard 200 and was certified gold on January 27, 2000, by the RIAA . The band first appeared on Kevin Lyman ’s Vans Warped Tour in 1997 alongside Blink-182 , The Descendents and more, and went on
7575-523: The region roughly in half along Texas Interstate 35 , which runs north–south, splitting into two 'branches' ( I-35E in Dallas and I-35W in Fort Worth) through the Metroplex. They refer to places as being on the "Dallas side" or the "Fort Worth side", or in "the Arlington area", which is almost directly south of the airport; cities in the Arlington area form the Mid-Cities . It is nominally between
7676-604: The same day. To thank fans for instantly selling out the exclusive box set, the group organized and announced the release of their new single "Can't Keep Waiting" and a free live show hosted on April 16, 2021. Of "Can't Keep Waiting", Herrera told SPIN Magazine in an interview, "[‘Can't Keep Waiting’] morphed a little bit as we played it on the livestreams, and people kept asking when it was coming out, so we finally were like, ‘OK, we should probably record this thing.’" In July 2021, MxPx teamed up with Kalie Wolfe of rising band RIVALS to release an upbeat track titled, "Say Yes", which
7777-586: The second largest telecommunications company in the world, is headquartered at the Whitacre Tower in downtown Dallas . ExxonMobil and McKesson , respectively the 2nd and 7th largest Fortune 500 companies by revenue, are headquartered in Irving, Texas . Fluor , the largest engineering & construction company in the Fortune 500, is also headquartered in Irving. In October 2016, Jacobs Engineering ,
7878-437: The song "Stomping The Roses" for American Idol alum, David Archuleta which appeared on his second full-length album, The Other Side Of Down debuted in October 2010. On June 5, 2012, The Rocket Summer released their fifth full-length studio album, Life Will Write the Words on their own record label Aviate Records. It debuted 58 on The Billboard 200 and 12 on The Billboard Top Modern Rock/Alternative Albums and 12 on
7979-638: The stage for two special performances on April 1, 2022, in Anaheim, California at House of Blues and the following night on April 2, 2022, in Phoenix, Arizona at the Marquee Theatre. During a live streaming concert on December 23, 2022, Mike announced that a new album will be out in 2023. On July 6, the band officially announced on their social media platforms that their next album Find A Way Home , would release August 25, with pre-orders up for sale on their website. The lead single, “Stay Up All Night”,
8080-607: The state (often referred to as Silicon Prairie or the Telecom Corridor , especially when referring to US-75 through Richardson , Plano and Allen just north of Dallas itself). This area has a large number of corporate IT projects and the presence of numerous electronics, computing and telecommunication firms such as Microsoft , Texas Instruments , HP Enterprise Services , Dell Services , Samsung , Nokia , Cisco , Fujitsu , i2 , Frontier , Alcatel , Ericsson , CA , Google , T-Mobile US , and Verizon . AT&T ,
8181-492: The state. In fact, only 38 percent of a survey group identified Dallas and Fort Worth as part of "North Texas", with the Texas Panhandle also a perceived correct answer, being the northernmost region of Texas. The United States Census Bureau determined the Metroplex encompasses 9,286 square miles (24,100 km ) of total area; 8,991 sq mi (23,290 km ) is land, and 295 sq mi (760 km )
8282-468: The television stations and most of the FM radio stations have chosen to transmit from Cedar Hill so as to serve the entire market, and are programmed likewise. There has been a rise in "80–90 move-ins", whereby stations have been moved from distant markets, in some cases as far away as Oklahoma, and relicensed to anonymous small towns in the Metroplex to serve as additional DFW stations. According to RadioTime ,
8383-407: The term metroplex is credited to Harve Chapman, an executive vice president with Dallas-based Tracy-Locke, one of three advertising agencies that worked with the North Texas Commission (NTC) on strategies to market the region. The NTC copyrighted the term "Southwest Metroplex" in 1972 as a replacement for the previously-ubiquitous "North Texas", which studies had shown lacked identifiability outside
8484-484: The top-ten largest Fortune 500 companies by revenue. The area continues to draw corporate relocation from across the nation, and especially from California . From late 2018 to early 2019, both McKesson and Charles Schwab announced they would be relocating from San Francisco to the DFW area. Later in 2019, San Francisco-based Uber announced a massive corporate expansion just east of downtown Dallas. Banking and finance play
8585-449: The two central cities of the Metroplex, with Arlington being a third economically important city; it is a center for sporting events, tourism and manufacturing. Most other incorporated cities in the Metroplex are " bedroom communities " serving largely as residential and small-business centers, though there are several key employers in these regions. Due to the large number of smaller, less well-known cities, Metroplex residents commonly divide
8686-414: The two major east–west interstates in the region ( I-20 , passing to the south of both downtowns, and I-30 , connecting Dallas and Fort Worth city centers). Business management and operations play a central role in the area's economy. Dallas and its suburbs have the third-largest concentration of corporate headquarters in the United States. Moreover, it is the only metro area in the country home to three of
8787-480: The year. July and August are typically the hottest months, with an average high of 96.0 °F (36 °C ) and an average low of 76.7 °F (25 °C). Heat indexes regularly surpass 105 °F (41 °C) at the height of summer. The all-time record high is 113 °F (45 °C), set on June 26 and 27, 1980 during the Heat Wave of 1980 at nearby Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport . Winters in
8888-432: Was co-directed and funded by Bryce Avary with director Nate Weaver. The video featured stories of people with issues such as homelessness, addiction, disease and abuse. The video also featured cameos from artists Andrew McMahon of Jack's Mannequin , Matt Thiessen of Relient K , Josh Farro and Jeremy Davis of Paramore , Mike Herrera of MxPx , Forrest Kline of Hellogoodbye and Alex Gaskarth of All Time Low . Avary
8989-762: Was digitally released on February 23, 2024. Often labeled as indie rock power pop with emphasis on Avary's distinctive vocals and instrumental diversity. Rick Anderson of Allmusic described his music as a range of "headlong blasts of pure power pop cheer" to " sonata form" and ballads —all of which Anderson categorized as "infectiously joyful." The Rocket Summer's music is marked by his use of guitar, piano, bass, percussion, and melodic hooks. Dallas%E2%80%93Fort Worth metroplex Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington, TX MSA Other Statistical Areas in Dallas–Fort Worth CSA The Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex , officially designated Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington by
9090-540: Was dropped on July 21, with the music video releasing a day prior. Since the release of the album, the band has played several virtual live performances across social media, taking over pages for bands such as Bowling for Soup , Goldfinger , and Less Than Jake . Arthur is a side project of MxPx featuring all three members of MxPx and their former tech assistant Neil Hundt, who now techs for Pearl Jam . The group released an EP called Loneliness Is Bliss in 1999. The band members went by their middle names: Arthur (where
9191-519: Was featured on the cover of Alternative Press Magazine while co-headlining the AP Tour. Avary recorded his fourth studio album, Of Men and Angels at Ocean Studios in Burbank, CA , from February to April 2009. Mixed with Neal Avron and engineered / co-produced with CJ Eiriksson, Avary described the album as "the most substance-filled Rocket Summer album to date." The Rocket Summer released
9292-445: Was followed by both a music video and cassingle release. The cassingle included a remixed version of the song, exclusive to the cassingle. A second single, "Stuck Inside Your Light", was digitally released on January 20, 2023 and its release was accompanied by a music video. On March 21, 2023, it was announced The Rocket Summer's eighth studio album, Shadowkasters , would be released on May 12, 2023 and feature 11 tracks. A pre-order
9393-437: Was higher than the state average in 2017, and its unemployment (3.6%) and poverty rate was lower. The median income for males was $ 52,492 and $ 44,207 for females. In 2019, the per capita income of DFW was $ 72,265. In 2010, the median income for a household in the metropolitan area was $ 48,062, and the median income for a family was $ 55,263. Males had a median income of $ 39,581 versus $ 27,446 for females. The per capita income for
9494-536: Was launched the same day, to include vinyl variants, glow-in-the-dark cassettes, CDs, pins, hoodies, and shirts. Avary, "A lot of this album has been done for quite some time and was made during the isolation period of the pandemic, so it's almost like a compilation album of songs recorded over a couple of years that I felt made sense together in a sequence... Still, there was a different energy that fueled many of these songs that came from seeking joy by way of discovering, manipulating, and getting lost in new sounds because I
9595-544: Was originally called Magnified Plaid, which was a tribute to Husted's fascination with plaid shirts, but did not fit on the band's posters. Consequently, the name was abbreviated to M.P. on show posters. Yuri Ruley, who used Xs in place of periods, made the posters for the band, resulting in the four-letter moniker . MxPx recorded a four-song 7-inch record with Aaron Sprinkle in Seattle, who played it for Brandon Ebel of Tooth & Nail Records . The band then played
9696-413: Was placed on Five Guys ’ streaming station and later featured on Fortnite Radio. On November 12, 2021, MxPx surprise dropped their new live album Southbound to San Antonio . The album features 23 of the band's live performances from their last in-person show before the pandemic on February 29, 2020. Following the release of Southbound to San Antonio, the group announced that they would be returning to
9797-623: Was recorded in Eudora, Kansas . In November 2004, Avary began working on his second album, Hello, Good Friend . The album peaked at No. 26 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. To promote the album, The Rocket Summer toured the US and Japan. In November 2006, The Militia Group re-released The Rocket Summer's self-released 1999 EP as The Early Years EP , and Avary signed with major record label Island Def Jam Records . Do You Feel
9898-554: Was released in July 2007; the album reached No. 44 on the Billboard 200 and No. 16 on the Billboard Top Rock Albums charts. The album's lead single, "So Much Love", was warmly received by critics for its uniqueness and use of a horn section. The "So Much Love" music video was directed by MTV Music Video Award-winning director Shane Drake . The Rocket Summer released the second single, "Do You Feel", and its music video on September 5, 2008. The video
9999-590: Was released in May 2000 via A&M Records . The band gained critical recognition for this album and landed a slot supporting the Offspring and Cypress Hill on the Conspiracy of One tour. " Responsibility " proved to be a radio hit, peaking at #24 on the Billboard Modern Rock chart. The video, directed by The Malloys , features the band messing around and causing mayhem while caddying at
10100-548: Was released on May 24, 2019. Billboard Magazine stated "Sweet Shivers really is just the beginning." On September 4, 2019, Avary launched the B.A.treon Fun Club through Patreon . Initial monthly perks for Fun Club subscribers included 2 unreleased tracks, "q & a hangs", occasional dissection of songs and mixes, merch and tour discounts, livestream music listening parties, and online livestream mini shows from Bryce's studio. Different perks and subscription tiers were introduced on July 13, 2020. On October 27, 2020, Avary announced
10201-625: Was simply alone for so much of it. It is by far the most instrumentally nuanced album I've ever made." Recent singles "M4U" and "Stuck Inside Your Light" will be part of the album, and a third single, "Sing At The Top" would be released on March 24, 2023. In November 2023, Avary announced he would be embarking on a 20th anniversary headlining tour of Calendar Days in early 2024. Avary, "Celebrating 20+ years of The Rocket Summer by performing my first full-length album [C]alendar [D]ays in its entirety, as well as an additional set of songs from every album to date... [T]he album will indeed officially be 21 by
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