Double Stereo: Smile Smile @ Emo's

I had a chance to attend Bowling for Soup's show at Emo's awhile back and got to see Smile Smile, Cruiserweight and Riddlin' Kids. Man, I was brought back to 2005. It's been awhile since I've seen any pop punk bands so this was a good nostalgic night.

Anyway, the main reason why I was there was to shoot photos of Smile Smile for Ian's review for Double Stereo. This band was what they called the "indie break of the night" as they played melodic love songs between Riddin' Kids and Cruiserweight's energetic pop.

But what is interesting about this band is that they were formally engaged. When I first heard the songs on myspace, I noticed the songs were very heartbroken laments and yearnings to keep a relationship together. It wasn't until after the show I was informed that they formed this band while they were together but also kept the band together after the break up. Wow. While my ex and I are still somewhat friendly, I couldn't still be in a band with him playing songs that could be about me and the hurt I may have caused. Talk about awkward.

And now that I think back there was some awkwardness to this show. But nevertheless, the music was adorable even if it didn't fit the lineup

Click here to read Ian's review with my photos at Double Stereo.