80/35 Videos!

The Envy Corps - Story Problem (Stage Invasion @ 80/35) from Brody McCoy on Vimeo.

Matisyahu crowd-surfing at 80/35 Music Festival 2009 from Brody McCoy on Vimeo.

Photo Reel of 2nd Annual 80/35 Music Fest in Des Moines Iowa!

What a way to celebrate Independence Day! Great Bands. Fireworks. Brats and Beer. You name it, they had it! All this fun and excitement happened in Des Moines, Iowa for the second annual Open Air Music Festival (80/35). 3 big stages and over 40 bands, flooded the streets of downtown with the 10,000+ crowd. Even with the rain on friday and saturday the bands fought threw it and gave everyone a warm welcome.

The highlight of the festival was Des Moines very own, The Envy Corps playing at the Meredith West Stage. The crowd invaded the blocked off press area and eventually started a stage invasion after the band called them up. Well over 2,000 people, fans flooded the big alley way, stood on roof tops, and of course took the stage with the band. Trust me these guys are up their with the big shots, i.e. Radiohead, Editors, White LIes, and many others.

More videos and photos to come shortly!

How did you spend your 4th of July? Next year be here!

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For more coverage of the festival check out WeHeartMusic.com

Coldplay / Snow Patrol / Howling Bells Finally Give Des Moines Something to Cheer About

Coldplay live in Iowa 6/12/09 from Brody McCoy on Vimeo.

Coldplay - (In My Place) in Iowa 6/12/09 from Brody McCoy on Vimeo.

Three bands that had never played in Des Moines took the stage Friday night at Wells Fargo Arena, but you wouldn't have known that they were unfamiliar with our fair city. Coldplay singer Chris Martin thanked the crowd for skipping out on Winefest. Snow Patrol frontman Gary Lightbody managed to pronounce "Des Moines" correctly (Howling Bells singer Juanita Stein wasn't as lucky, adding an "S" sound.) "If we knew how good the audience is, we'd have come a long time ago," Martin told the crowd. He even worked a line about "finally making it to Iowa" into the opening tune, "Violet Hill." 

The British band put on a show filled with spectacle. Giant balloons floated into the 11,000-strong crowd during the band's early hit, "Yellow," exploding into a mess of confetti when band members would strike them. Martin made full use of the stage, which included two walkways extending into the audience. He sprinted around the stage during "In My Place," collapsing to his knees before finishing the song.

For the full review check out the Des Moines Register

The Openers weren't to bad either!

Snow Patrol

Howling Bells

Kicking with The Envy Corps for two shows in Ames 2/6/09

The Envy Corps - Story Problem from Brody McCoy on Vimeo.

Yes folks thats Gabe Douglas, from the Minneapolis band 4 on the floor. He joined the party for the track "Story Problem". We road tripped it down to Ames Iowa to catch the early and late show by The Envy Corps at the M-Shop.  Luke, Brandon, and the rest of the band whipped out all the moves with plenty of new tracks.  The Envy Corps are due for a new record sometime this year summer/fall. Can't wait. Lets hope they make it back up to Minneapolis. 

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Here's a new track along with a Joy Division cover

The Envy Corps - new song from Brody McCoy on Vimeo.

The Envy Corps release 1st album, but leave U.S. tour.

The Envy Corps, who come from Iowa, are one of the best new acts of 07-08. They've recently made a big fan base in Europe which is why they left the Eisley U.S. Tour which just started this month. They've been playing shows over the last year in England with Editors, The Hoosiers, and now get to play some shows with The Courteeners in London.

Some good news for U.S. fans the Envy Corps first full length album (Dwell) will be out in the states next Monday April 28th. Their single Story Problem is available on iTunes right now.  

Watch this awesome interview with the band..

The Envy Corps Official Page / Myspace Page