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JANUARY 2005 PRESS RELEASES

01.30.05 ALL THAT’S LEFT.
Today – All That’s Left has decided to call it quits, you can read the goodbye email here at Estrella.
Alexa [06.56pm]

01.27.05 YOUR CALIFORNIA SKYLINE.
Two new cd reviews – A Small Victory & The Sophomore Year.
Alexa [03.42pm]

01.25.05 SINGER WANTED.
Ever wanted to sing for a band, but you just can’t find a band to sing for… check out At Midnight and maybe you can be just the person to lead sing for them. You can here songs at Myspace! If you like what you hear, feel free to send me an email – Alexa@estrellaonline.com and I can send you all the contact information you need if you don’t have it. Serious inquiries only please.
Also, if you could, please check out our friend Kris’s site, he does a ton of photography, you can see it at setlistphoto.com. Tell him what you think!

Alexa [02.46am]

01.22.05 BUT I’M COOLER THAN JUDD NELSON COULD EVER BE.
New interview with The Pettit Project, done by Jenna!

Alexa [08.23pm]

01.18.05 HE’S CRYING, LOOK!
Just posted two CD reviews that Wes has done of John Lennon’s “Acoustic” and Green Milk From The Planet Orange’s “He’s Crying, Look.” Enjoy!

Alexa [03.21am]

01.13.05 AND EVERYBODY’S DANCING TO GET IT OFF THEIR CHESTS.
I just posted pictures of Action! Action! that Jenna took. Go have a look!

Alexa [05.43pm]

01.11.05 THIS IS THE LOUDEST QUIET PLACE IN THE ENTIRE STATE.
Just posted our interview with the band Limbeck! I think it’s safe to say that this interview was probably one of the longest interviews ever done in Estrella history.

Alexa [03.33am]

01.10.05 YOU’RE ALL THE RAGE, YOU’RE ALL THE FUN.
There’s a new interview with the band, Lovedrug now posted on the website. Check it out!

Alexa [05.47pm]

01.08.05 IF YOUR HEART WAS BROKEN… YOU WOULD BE DEAD.
New interview with The Sleeping is now on the site! Give it a good read!

Alexa [02.50am]

01.06.05 ANOTHER MASQUERADE IN FALSE CIRCUMSTANCE.
New CD review for Atreyu’s “The Curse” by Attiya. Go have a look at it!

Alexa [03.19pm]

01.05.05 COMMIT YOUR BODY TO ADVICE YOU CAN’T LIVE WITH.
New review! I have added a show review for The Snake The Cross The Crown, check it out!

Alexa [01.55am]

01.04.05 EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BREAKING HEARTS.
Hey everyone.
Just letting you all know, two new interviews with Dopamine & Not Katies posted, both by Andrew. I have also added a new staff member. Her name’s Attiya! Everyone give her a warm welcome!

Alexa [11.52pm]

01.03.05 HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Since it’s a new year, we have a new band of the month! This month is Equal Visions’ CHIODOS! I’ve also added the new cd releases for January, check them both out!

You are also viewing this website at it’s new domain name – http://www.estrellaonline.com!
Alexa [9.46am]

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DECEMBER 2004 PRESS RELEASES

12.29.04 THIS IS WHAT WE CALL A TRAGEDY.
I have finally posted two cd reviews by Andrew for From First To Last and Park. Give them a look!
Alexa [1.31am]

12.28.04 WE SWEAR THIS NEVER HAPPENED.
For those of you who may not have already heard on December 23rd, MD’s own The Track Record signed with Rushmore Records. All of us at Estrella wish them nothing but the best for the future.
Alexa [2.57pm]

12.21.04 “I’ve always really respected bands on Vagrant or Equal Vision.” – BRAD [CHIODOS]
Looks like Brad respects himself now. Chiodos have been officially added to the Equal Vision family. The band has also added a new song on their PureVolume, check it out.
Alexa [11.19am]

12.20.04 YOU COULD NOT BRING ME DOWN IF YOU TRIED.
I just posted a CD review of Bensin’s Leave Your Mark. Check it out!
Alexa [4.12pm]

12.08.04 NO ONE WINS THE WAR.
Just recently added new show reviews for Hell Is For Heroes & Reuben, as well as an interview with the band Reuben also. All done by Jess. Go take a look at them all!
Alexa [5.21pm]

12.07.04 JUST CAN’T STOP IT, GOT IT AT HOT TOPIC.
I have just posted an interview and a show review for the band Avoid One Thing, both works of Andrew. Check them out!
Alexa [8.53am]

12.06.04 YOUR ROMANTIC RIGHTS ARE ALL THAT YOU GOT.
I have posted a new CD review for the album, “You’re A Woman, I’m A Machine” by Death From Above 1979. It was reviewed by Wes, give it a look!
Alexa [6.03pm]

12.04.04 NEW FOR DECEMBER.
We have up the new releases for the month, which sadly is only one I know of, we also put up the songs we’re all currently listening to now and our new band of the month, Sherwood. Check it all out!
Alexa [2.19pm]

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NOVEMBER 2004 PRESS RELEASES

11.29.04 THIS IS TOMORROW, SO TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT.
Jenna did an interview with Emery, go check that out!
Alexa [8.03pm]

11.16.04 “IF YOU WANT TO GET BIG, WE’RE TALKING HUGE, HAWTHORNE HEIGHTS DOESN’T CUT IT.” – JONATHAN FRIES [NUMBER ONE FAN]
Finally got the interview up with Number One Fan, go read it!
Alexa [5.44pm]

11.13.04 I’LL TAKE ALL THE BLAME, THE FRONT PAGE & THE FAME.
New CD reviews up for Billy Talent, Cave In, Reuben, & The June Spirit all by Jess. Check them all out!
Alexa [12.37pm]

11.12.04 “TRY YOUR BEST TO SAVE THE WORLD.” – FRANK IERO [MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE]
New interviews up with Hidden In Plain View & My Chemical Romance. Check them out!
Alexa [5.05pm]

11.10.04 NEW! NEW! NEW!
New staff member, Jess, give her a nice welcome!
Alexa [10.49pm]

11.09.04 IT MIGHT KILL ME TO KEEP ON DREAMING.
Pictures of Plain White T’s from Saturday are up!
Sara [9.30pm]

11.04.04 YOU’RE NO ANGEL.
If you could, please go to Takeover Records and register for the contest, so you can vote for who they’ll sign next. Please vote for Underscore or Daphne Loves Derby!
Alexa [12.11pm]

11.02.04 SOMEHOW THINGS GET LOST IN THE TRANSLATION.
New interviews with Halfwayhome and Hell Is For Heroes are now on the site. Check them out!
Alexa [6.22pm]

11.01.04 GIVE ME ONE HONEST LIE TO PROMOTE.
UPDATED! UPDATED! UPDATED! I have updated the site for November! We all know what that means, new songs, new releases, and new band of the month. ENJOY!
Alexa [4.40am]

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OCTOBER 2004 PRESS RELEASES

10.29.04 // ONE MORE KISS AND I’LL FALL DEAD TO THE FLOOR
New interview posted with Shindig!
Alexa [4.16am]10.29.04 // A BRIEF INTERMISSION
New interview with The Snake The Cross The Crown is now posted on the site and also a cd review for Vietnam by Wes was also added!
Alexa [1.26am]10.28.04 // YOU PEOPLE GONNA RESPECT ME IF IT KILLS YOU
2 new CD reviews for Dizzee Rascal’s “Showtime” and Kings of Leon’s “A-Ha Shake Heartbreak” are now on the site. Both of them done by Wes. Enjoy!
Alexa [6.30pm]10.24.04 // PRACTICE ALL THE LINES WE’VE REHEARSED
New interview with Audio Karate is finally up!! And also photos of Never Heard Of It.
Sara [4.26pm]10.24.04 // BRACE YOURSELF, SHE FALLS GRACEFULLY
New Warped Tour photos of Hidden In Plain View. Go take a look!
Sara [3.49am]10.20.04 // EXCUSE ME, WHILE I FALL APART
New CD review for the Matchbook Romance/Motion City Soundtrack Split EP by Andrew!
Alexa [2.40am] 

10.12.04 // PICTURES FADE AWAY
New photos added of Hawthorne Heights. All pictures done by Jenna. Enjoy!
Alexa [4.30pm] 

10.12.04 // I WON’T BE POISONED BY YOUR GHOST
New cd review for the band, Halfwayhome, by me. Give it a look!
Alexa [1.09am] 

10.10.04 // TURN YOUR CAMERA AWAY FROM ME
New cd review for Funeral For A Friend by Andrew!
Alexa [8.09pm] 

10.09.04 // I THOUGHT THAT I COULD CHANGE YOU
New pictures up of the band Emery, all photography of them done by Jenna. Go check them out!
Alexa [12.24am] 

10.07.04 // DON’T UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF YOUR PART
New CD review posted for Hot Water Music by Andrew. Enjoy!
Alexa [12.24am] 

10.03.04 // NEW! NEW! NEW!
New “Currently Spinning”, in the Spotlight section, just click on the Action Action banner on the side.
Alexa [5.14pm] 

10.01.04 // & I THINK THAT I’M STARTING TO SCARE MYSELF
UPDATED! UPDATED! UPDATED! I have added the new releases for October, the band of the month – Action Action, and a new staff member from England! His name is Andrew, hopefully you’ll all send him your greetings.
Alexa [3.11am]

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SEPTEMBER 2004 PRESS RELEASES

09.22.04 // WHITE & GOLD
Hey everyone! Just wanted to let you all know that Roses Are Red have released a video for their song, “White & Gold”. Check it out!

Alexa. [4.46pm] 

09.12.04 // NOTE TO SELF
I have just recently posted new interviews with the bands From First To Last and Daphne Loves Derby. I have also posted new cd reviews from the bands Eisley, Senses Fail, and VooDoo Blue.I have also posted new songs for the songs that the staff members are currently listening to.

Check it all out!

Alexa. [3.13am]

 

09.07.04 // HEY EVERYONE
Well, for the past few days, Estrella has had some major work done to it.Among many things, Estrella has been revamped by a friend of the site, Kristen. Kristen is from California and you find out more about her at www.imaraptor.tk. We are all very thankful for what she has done to the site and I think it’s a wonderful job. Tell us what you think.

We recently have just had a member leave, Katie. I’m sure you all remember her, we all here wish her the best in whatever she tends to do in the future.

I’m also aware that I do not have staff pictures for anyone but Bryan. They will be coming very shortly. I also know that the Guestbook & Messageboard do not work, but they will be fixed soon enough.

Our new band of the month is, Number One Fan, you can find that in the Spotlight section. Just click on the picture in the bottom left hand corner of Estrella and it takes you to the page.

Also, if you didn’t know, Estrella is also on LJ & Myspace. On LJ – estrellazine and on myspace search for Alexa@estrellaonline.com. Just letting you know! I hope you enjoy the new site and give us your thoughts!

Alexa. [1.37am]

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JULY 2004 PRESS RELEASES

July 17, 2004
Just some things to be aware of, there are now 5 new cd reviews on the site, Amber Pacific, Autopilot Off, Coheed & Cambria, Fall Out Boy, and Hawthorne Heights. I have also changed what each of the staff members are currently listening to. Check them out!
Alexa [11.27am]July 13, 2004
Just letting everyone know that I have updated the New Releases section for the next two weeks!
Alexa [2.48am]July 7, 2004
Hey everyone,
Quick update, the band of July is now up, Hawthorne Heights!
Alexa [12.49am]July 6, 2004
Hey everyone,
I just wanted to let everyone know that I’m doing some catching up on the site and here are some things that have happened. Estrella now has a new interview with the band Hawthorne Heights, one of Victory Record’s latest signings, so go check that out.Another thing is Estrella has lost a staff member, Kaitlin, decided to start her own webzine which we all support – Little Victories. We wish her nothing but the best with her decisions and new webzine, I’m sure she’ll do just great. We have also gained another member to our staff, Sara. Sara has been on contributing staff for some time now, we decided that now was the best time to move her up to staff. Everyone say hi and wish her luck!

But I think that’s all the updates for now. We’ll keep you posted on when new things are added to the site. Enjoy!
Alexa [4.25pm]

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JUNE 2004 PRESS RELEASES

June 28, 2004.
Just letting you all know, I have put up two new sets of pictures of Autopilot Off and The Molotov Cocktails. Go check them out!Also, starting now, you can pre-order the brand new Halfwayhome CD “A Brand New Subdivision” and you will not only get the CD but you will get a poster, a pin and 4 stickers (2 Halfwayhome and 2 Death Scene)!
You can get this deal at:
Smartpunk.com
Interpunk.com
Thedeathscene.com

A little added bonus, if you order direct from thedeathscene.com you will get your CD a few days before the official July 13th release date. Oh man, you’re friends will be so jealous.
– Alexa [6.56pm]

June 26, 2004.
There are some really good CDs coming out in the next two weeks. I can’t wait for Down To Earth Approach, to see all of the new CD releases check out the “Spotlight” section of the website. That is all!
– Alexa [3.59am]June 25, 2004.
Due to some accidental deletions, which will be found later, the news part of the website is not available right now. The only thing I can think of that was very important is that today marks the beginning of the 10th Anniversary Warped Tour. Hopefully, all of you will be able to make it out to at least one Warped Tour show this year!
– Alexa [1.10pm]

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MAY 2004 PRESS RELEASES

May 17, 2004
Hey everyone
Long time, no update, eh? Well, here’s what’s up. I got all the cd releases for the next two weeks up, I changed the staff picks of songs, and I also added a new person to “Contributing Staff.” Her name’s Leandra and she’s from Florida, so awesome. Not to mention the newest cd reviews, show reviews, and interviews. The cd reviews consist of Copeland, Mae, and The Rocket Summer. The latest show reviews were of Silverstein, Something Coporate, and The Early November, so go ahead and check them out. And ALSO, new interviews from American Diary, Axis, Boys Night Out, One Last Hope, and Underscore are now up on the site! ENJOY!!
PS; You are viewing this at http://www.estrellazine.COM. No more cjb.net!
-Alexa [3.58 am] May 3, 2004


Hey everyone
New layout, tell us all what you think!
-Alexa [4.27 am] May 1, 2004


Hey kids!
I just wanted to let you know, that now since it’s a new month, we have changed the band of the month to Punchline! Go and check it out!
-Alexa [3.38 pm]

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APRIL 2004 PRESS RELEASES

April 21, 2004
Hey kids!
I just wanted you to all know that there were a good plenty of shows attended this past weekend. Many cds were purchased also, so be on the look out for plenty of reviews. Also, another thing I just wanted to let you all know our friends in the band The Academy have just recently been signed to Fueled By Ramen. Also, our friends in Adelphi have just been signed to Drive Thru Records. I think it’s amazing how a local band from MD got signed to Drive Thru. Anyways, thanks for reading and check into those bands if you haven’t already!
-Alexa [3.00 am] April 13, 2004


Hey everyone!
I have just posted an interview with the band Name Taken, check that interview out here. I have also posted new album releases! Enjoy!
-Alexa [2.07 am] April 11, 2004


Happy Easter everyone! Just letting you all know that we have just added a new interview with the band Bleed the Dream, so if you want, check it out!
-Alexa [4.35 pm] April 9, 2004


Well kids
Seeing as how it is April 9th, I believed it was time for a new band of the month. So kids, feast your eyes upon Victory Records’ very own Silverstein. If you don’t know who these guys are, you should. Check out the page and if you missed last month’s BOTM Spitalfield, you can still read their bio in the “Spotlight” section of Estrella. Thanks and enjoy!
-Alexa [11.27 pm] April 1, 2004


Hey everybody,
Happy April Fool’s! Anyways, I was just letting you all know we have just recently done an interview with the band Falling For Alba, you can check out the interview here. I have also added 4 new cd reviews, Campfire Girls, Glasseater, Motion City Soundtrack, and the Hurt Process. Check them all out and Enjoy!
-Alexa [8.54 am]

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MARCH 2004 PRESS RELEASES

March 26, 2004
Hey everyone,
I recently just put up an interview with the band, A Cutthroat Kiss, and also a review for The Walkmen’s latest album. Enjoy!
-Alexa [4.36 am] March 25, 2004


Hey everyone,
I just added a new interview to the site by the band, Gold Mind Squad. Check it out, if you’d like.
-Alexa [7.51 pm] March 21, 2004


Hey everyone,
Sorry for the lack of updates, but not much has been added to the site other than the music we’re currently listening to and the New Releases for this week and next week. So feel free to check them out. Also, for some great news, our friends in Roses Are Red have just recently been signed to Trustkill Records, they’re a great band and we are very excited for them and what they may bring in the future. For more information about Roses Are Red, you can check out the interview we did with them not too long ago or also their site here. Enjoy!
-Alexa [11.03 pm]
March 2, 2004


Hey everyone,
Well it’s now March. The following things have been changed on Estrella, the band of the month for March is Spitalfield. If you didn’t get to read our review on the band Bayside for February, you can still read it in the “Spotlight” section. I have also changed the songs of what the staff is “Currently Listening To..” and I have also added two cd releases which happen today. Enjoy!
-Alexa [1.54 am]

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