Hit the Lights May 13, 2008

Hit the Lights is a pop punk band from Lima, Ohio, signed to Triple Crown Records. The band formed in 2003, taking their name from the Metallica song, and quickly found a devoted following with their energetic live performances. Valencia is a melodic indie pop/rock band from Philadelphia in the same vein as Hidden in Plain View and the Early November. Made up of Shane Henderson (vocals), Maxim Soria (drums), Brendan Walter (guitar), J.D. Perry (guitar), and George Ciukurescu (bass), Valencia have been together since 2003. The Secret Handshake is the musical project of Luis Dubuc. This self-taught musician writes everything for this band in his room - alone with just his Wurlitzer piano and Apple computer. With one listen you can tell this band stands out from other emo tinged electronic music - The Secret Handshake's got heart and soul.