We were on MTV again! (Laguna Beach)
Hey All, The Hopefuls' song Let's Go was featured on episode 212 of Laguna Beach (Our Last Prom) on MTV. We are the dramatic background music while the kids are all preparing for their magical evening... 10/15/05
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Tops of Pop
Hey! We took home "Best Artist of the Year" award (shared with Low) AND the "Best Pop Artist/Group" award at the 2005 Minnesota Music Awards. Congrats to all of the other winners...and thanks to everyone that came out to the awards show. 9/22/05
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We rocked the Minnesota Zoo with Ike Reilly
Check out the video of last night's show and thanks to everyone that came to see us play! You might want to pause your video player to allow the whole thing to download first (1min, 52sec, ~13MB).
Also, check out some photos from last night by Emily Utne! 8/21/05
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The Onion peels back the layers of Darren
Awesome blossom! Darren is the feature article in The Onion's AV Club this week. It's not available online, but you can pick it up at most newsstands and coffee-type places. 8/17/05
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We're on MTV! (.com)
As the saying goes, any publicity is good publicity--and our name change somehow landed us on MTV's website today! Maybe Kurt Loder knows our name now... 8/05/05
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What happened to Olympic?
Have you been living in a cave, or do you distrust the media? Well, then you might not have heard we changed our name. Why?
"Band's name has still got game" in the Pioneer Press.
"Rock band hits hurdle with 'Olympic' name" in the Star Tribune.
"Olympic Dreams Dashed For Local Band" on WCCO (video!).
The Associated Press newswire also picked up the story, and it ran in at least 20 other markets!
7/28/05
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Summer lovin'
Get out of the house and come to an upcoming summer festival show! We have plenty more coming up: the Basilica Block Party tonight with The Wallflowers & Carbon Leaf, the Greenman Festival next weekend, and a few more before the Minnesota State Fair. All the info you need is right here. 7/09/05
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Hopefuls get new tracksuits, rock Voltage fashion show
On May 26, 2005, the world as we know it changed as the Hopefuls unveiled their new line of track suits designed by Allison Nassif at the 2nd Annual Voltage Fashion Amplified event. For a full rundown of the event as well as a few pics of the new duds, check this out. 5/27/05
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Eric Fawcett joins The Hopefuls!!!
We are very excited to announce that Eric Fawcett is the new drummer for The Hopefuls. Eric also plays in Spymob and has toured the world with N.E.R.D. Eric enjoys knitting, carving pumpkins, and swimming in very deep water. Can we have a round of applause for Mr. Fawcett? 4/24/05
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OH on "The Show to be Named Later..."
Hey, we're going to appear on The Show to be
Named Later...airing on local NBC affiliate Kare-11, Saturday February 5th
at midnight immediately following Saturday Night Live. Tune in and watch us
ROCK Jonny Voss' zany universe. For more information, click here 1/24/05
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Drive105 plays us
On this historic today, we hit big-time FM radio. Thanks to everyone at Drive105 for playing another local band! Make sure to request "Let's Go" by calling (612) 989-9105 or filling out this form online. 12/30/04
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Our debut on The OC changed to January 6
Fear not...our song "Let's Go" was originally scheduled to be played on December 23, but it will be on January 6 instead. The episode is titled "The Family Ties" and also features Modest Mouse playing live at The Bait Shop. Sorry for any confusion... 12/23/04
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The Hopefuls to play @ Station 4 on New Year's Eve!
The Hopefuls will take the stage of Station 4 in St. Paul for a big New Year's bash. Mark it on your calendar! Openers include Panoramic Blue, Romantica, and Montreal. Come join us to ring in the new year. For information on Station 4, click here. 11/30/04
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OH are "Picked to Click" by City Pages
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Thanks to everyone who voted for us for the City Pages' annual "Picked to Click" issue! We ended up on top with 90 votes, and we couldn't have done it withoutcha. Read all about the new artists coming out of our scene in the article. |
11/24/04
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The Hopefuls on The O.C.!
Aside from cuter actors, better fashion sense, and richer parents, there's something Fox's smash hit series The OC has that no other prime time show can boast: The Hopefuls! No, they're not appearing in concert at dreamy Seth Cohen's bar mitzvah, but you'll be able to hear the single "Let's Go" from their debut release, The Fuses Refuse to Burn, on the Dec. 23rd airing of the wildly successful nighttime Cali-drama. Tune in to see what kind of trust fund mayhem our very own Midwestern golden boys will provide the backdrop for: Ryan and Marissa decking the halls with boughs of holly? Ma and Pa Cohen cutting a rug at another holiday swingers' party? Drunken house guests inviting themselves to a skinny dip in the neighbors' infinity pool? There's only one way to find out! Set your VCRs to Fox TV on Thursday, Dec. 23, at 7 p.m. CST, and turn up the volume to ROCK. 10/28/04
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We're on VH1 tonight!
Listen for OH on the show "Best Week Ever" on VH1 tonight--our song "Imaginary" will be featured. Well, for 10 seconds anyway...
 10/22/04
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The Hopefuls win MMA awards!
The Hopefuls captured not only "Best Indie Recording" for The Fuses Refuse to Burn but also *drum roll* "New Artist of the Year at the 2004 Minnesota Music Awards! *CRASH*
9/26/04
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OH to play @ First Avenue for Sound Unseen Film Festival.
The Hopefuls will be headlining a show with The Owls and The Melodious Owls on 10/2 @ First Avenue. The show is in conjunction with the Sound Unseen Film Festival. Read all about it here. Hope to see you at the show! 9/20/04
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OLYMPIC HOPEFULS REVIEWED IN POP MATTERS!
The Fuses Refuse To Burn has received an excellent review from Pop Matters. They say that "Drain the Sea" is "one of the tunes of the year, without a doubt." Read all about it here. 8/03/04
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OH IN THE STAR TRIBUNE!
Chris Riemenschneider, local music critic for the Star Tribune, knows a good thing when he hears it. The Fuses Refuse to Burn (2024 Records) has made his list for the "Best Local Releases of 2004...so far!" Read all about it here. 7/23/04
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The Hopefuls featured in City Pages
Sunday night The Hopefuls were photographed by Darin Back for this weeks music feature in the City Pages. The pictures were taken at our training facility on the campus of Macalaster College. We did some 20 foot sprints as well as some long jumping. Much to our surprise, John's long jumping form is perfectly exquisite. The feature comes out today in the City Pages which works out nicely considering we have a show at the Uptown Bar on Friday with Vox Vermillion and Bill Mike. Music will start at 9 and The Hopefuls should take the stage around 11 or so.
In other news, the album "The Fuses Refuse To Burn" got a handsome write-up by the nice people at Mean Street and you can check it out in the press section.
Lastly but not leastly, there has been some buzz about The Hopefuls making a fancy pants rock video the details of which I must remain somewhat secretive about but we will reveal more when the time is right. See you all on Friday. -OH 7/21/04
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The Hopefuls Press Onward!
The Hopefuls are the featured band on the indie music site run by Jones Soda this week, and scored a great review from California's Meanstreet Magazine. 7/09/04
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OH @ OH!
Thanks to everyone for coming out to see us @ Station 4 last friday in St. Paul. We had an excellent time. Local music critic, Chris Riemenschneider was at the show and today he wrote that"...the pop-savvy The Hopefuls have become a better band on stage even than on their well-received debut CD. The quartet is threatening to overshadow the other acts of frontmen Darren Jackson and Erik Applewick. Their next gig is a big one, too: outside Peavey Plaza on July 9 for the Day of Music festival at Orchestra Hall, in the same slot played in previous years by Iffy and the Honeydogs." So pack up the kids and head on down to Orchestra Hall for the rock n roll magic show! 7/02/04
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Goodbye, CMJ! Thanks for the memories.
After ten weeks on the CMJ Top 200 the Hopefuls have finally slipped off the charts. For those of you that continue to request our songs on a daily basis we applaud your efforts and extend our eternal gratitude. Here's a brief history of the rise and fall of The Fuses Refuse to Burn.
4/20 #68
4/27 #44
5/04 #44
5/11 #38
5/18 #45
5/25 #45
6/01 #67
6/08 #90
6/15 #114
6/22 #143
Now go outside and play some cricket! 6/29/04
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OH are #67 on the CMJ charts this week!
Hello June! Well I believe The Fuses Refuse to Burn has been on the CMJ charts for six weeks now. Thanks to everyone who has helped us reach #38 and sustain such a good run. Now go out and play some frisbee! 6/02/04
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Who's updating this site anyway?
So for the past two weeks, The Fuses Refuse to Burn has been @ #45 on ye ol' CMJ charts. Nice to know that people are still listening and stations are still playing. A special thanks to those @ Radio K where the record is #2! Please call and request "Imaginary" and "Drain the Sea." 5/26/04
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OH's STAR is on the rise!
Chris Riemenschneider, local music columnist @ the Star Tribune, says that The Fuses Refuse to Burn is "clearly one of the must-hear releases of the year." Read about it here. 5/03/04
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The Hopefuls now #44 in CMJ Top 200!
Now we're cooking with jet fuel...OH moved up 24 spots on CMJ Top 200 this week! For the mathematically challenged, that's from #68 to #44. Let's rock that top 20, people. Call your local college radio station! 4/27/04
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The Hopefuls debut at #68 in CMJ Top 200!
And they're off! The OH record is spreading like an infectious rock and roll fever throughout North America. #68! Incredible! Thanks to everyone who has helped us get this far so fast. Only 67 spots to go--call those stations on the radio! 4/20/04
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OH Begin Their Assault On the Airwaves!!!!
OH's, The Fuses Refuse to Burn, was the #4 "Add" @ college radio this week! What does this mean? Well, when a station gives a record an "Add" it means that the record was one of the 5 best that the station received that week and that it has been added to their playlist. If enough stations add you to their playlist then you will chart on CMJ's Top 200 Adds. To put it into perspective, only Modest Mouse, My Morning Jacket, and Bright Eyes received more "Adds" this week then OH and OH charted higher than the likes of Morrisey, Shannon Wright, and Tortoise! Stay tuned for further college radio developments. 4/13/04
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CD release show a smashing success
Thanks to everyone who rocked with us on Saturday! We quenched ourselves from trophy cups as the screaming and whooping got louder after each song. The high-tech fabrics of our jumpsuits were our saving grace as we put forth...oh, never mind, the photos tell the story. Video coming soon! 4/11/04
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OH are Pioneering!
OH are featured in the Hear Now section of the Pioneer Press. Molly Priesmeyer writes that "The Fuses Refuse to Burn is a glorious, hook-filled, drunk-on-pleasure pop confection" and that the Hopefuls are "sure to compete for the title of Minnesota's best new band of 2004 and come away with the blue ribbon." 4/09/04
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It feels good to be A-Listed
Our CD release show this Saturday is a City Pages "A-List" event! Bridgette Reinsmoen says The Fuses Refuse to Burn is "...bright indie pop (that) showcases the same peppy energy that's in the band's publicity photo" and "...its bouncy charm is irresistible." 4/07/04
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OH featured in PULSE
Check out Rob van Alstyne's article "Going for Gold" in this week's PULSE of the Twin Cities! He calls The Fuses Refuse to Burn "...the best indie-pop album of the year so far." 4/07/04
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Posters available for download
Check out the new posters, available for your printing pleasure on the Media page. 4/06/04
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New website
New record, new economy, new spring, new president (?), and this, our new website. 4/03/04
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To the radio
Fueled by beer chilled on the window ledge, a gang of sticker monkeys packaged hundreds of CDs for college radio stations across the country tonight. Special thanks to Jerry and Jesse from Vitriol Radio. We see you, Keri!
 3/30/04
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Our new CD is done
"The Fuses Refuse to Burn" is hot off the presses, and ready to fly off the shelves. You can preorder it in the store, or get it even earlier by coming to the CD release show... 3/29/04
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Much hilarity ensues during photo shoot
You should dress up in vintage tracksuits and go for the gold sometime in front of a camera. With trophies. Check out the results of our photo shoot with Kii Arens. 3/24/04
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John August, Matt O'Laughlin join OH
Two notable musicians have joined the force that is The Hopefuls. John August is on keys and backup vocals, and Matt O'Laughlin (Friends Like These) will be punishing the skins. Thank you, John and Matt, for increasing our rockitude by 40%. 3/20/04
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Masterful Masterer
Greg Rierson (Rare Form Mastering) is putting the finishing touches on our debut record. It sounds simply spectacular. 3/15/04
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