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The Future Is Me

Rank #99 Raleigh, NC Rock / Post Hardcore / Pop Progressive

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Members: Paul Kelley - Vocals, John Tomasevich - Guitar/Vocals, Matt Szalecki - Drums, Colton McCauley - Bass, Diego Rivera - Guitar

Sounds Like: Emery, Every Time I Die, The Receiving End of Sirens, At the Drive-In, Coheed and Cambria

Label: Independent

Bio: Since their 2010 debut, The Future Is Me have aimed to splash some color on the expanding gray area between modern rock genres. Like Emery meets Every Time I Die with a progressive edge, The Future Is Me combine big riffs, driving rhythms and theatrical vocals that range from crooning to screami... See Full Bio

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“Ridiculous.”

— Ryan Downing

“Return to Earth starts with a great builder called Calm. TFIM throws out the typical song structure and gets right to the meat that leaves you pumped into the next straight forward Heresy in the Age of Reason. I hear remnants of The Bled, Thursday, Minus the Bear, and Glassjaw. TFIM touches on them but quickly breaks loose into their own style and feel. Paul Kelley throws the lyrical hooks out and always catches the ear. He is one of the best vocalists in the Southeast rock scene. He pushes emotion in every line and you feel where he stands. The muscianship of Kelley, Mike O’Donnell, John Tomasevich, and Matt Szalecki is top notch. Nothing seems forced or out of place. Fluidity of songs keep you wanting more. The Future is Me could quickly sail the flagship of North Carolina rock. Please listen to them at www.myspace.com/thefutureismemusic You can also find them on itunes.”

— I Play Games

“This quintet from Raleigh, North Carolina came out of nowhere this spring and dropped a record called “Return to Earth Again” (bassist Billy Fairhurst was added after promo shots). The Future Is Me (formerly Left On Cates) is currently opening at shows at popular triangle area (that’s Durham, Raleigh, and Chapel Hill for you Yankees) clubs like the Dive Bar, Local 506, The Pour House, and The Brewery. This track sounds more like a single from an established band rather than a local band trying to figure things out. Is that a double bass drum I hear? Hell yeah.”

— Andrew, East Coast Playlist

“The opener “Calm” is the perfect demo of this Raleigh band’s potential. It leads into easily the best track on the record “Heresy In The Age Of Reason”, which is a solid 4 minute apt/metal tune (previously featured on ECP 05/27/10). The key asset to The Future Is Me is Paul Kelley”s explosive vocals which range from gentle harmonies to the precursor to a double-bass drum led barrage (aka screaming). I prefer the latter. One reason why I dig this record so much is that it doesn’t sound like they are desperate to get their big break. They could have made a dozen tracks like “Heresy…”, but instead the record shows a lot of diversity. At some points, instrumentally, it’s like you’re listening to (who I consider) the kings of alt-groove hard rock, Dredg. Overall, it’s a strong debut at EP-length.”

— Andrew, East Coast Playlist

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Apr 12

Casbah
Durham, NC, US | 7:00pm
Casbah
Durham, NC, US
Fri Apr 12 7:00pm
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The Future Is Me farewell show! April 12th, 2013 The Casbah (1007 W Main St, Durham, NC) $6adv/$8dos Doors 7pm Show 8pm ALL AGES
2012
Dec 14

The Rock Shop
Fayetteville, NC, US | 8:00pm
The Rock Shop
Fayetteville, NC, US
Fri Dec 14, 2012 8:00pm
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2012
Nov 13

After Hours
Charlotte, NC, US | 7:00pm
After Hours
Charlotte, NC, US
Tue Nov 13, 2012 7:00pm
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2012
Oct 25

House Show
Wake Forest, 27587, US | 8:00pm
House Show
Wake Forest, 27587, US
Thu Oct 25, 2012 8:00pm
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2012
Oct 20

The Tipsy Teapot
Greenville, NC, US | 9:30pm
The Tipsy Teapot
Greenville, NC, US
Sat Oct 20, 2012 9:30pm
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PROMIZE®
Awesome music my friend!Good luck on Reverb!
Totty Cobain
cool sound. nice to hear some quality music come out of Raleigh NC
So Big And Bad
I would really like to play a show with you guys, let's make something happen.
Fire Fire
Really digging the music,...can't wait to hear and play with you guys June 1st! Fire Fire
The Future Is Me
Show tonight at Krankie's in Winston Salem w/ Atlantic Skyline, Life Next Year, Gray Steadman, and None of the Above! Doors are at 8! Be there!
The Future Is Me
Show tonight @ The Blind Tiger in Greensboro w/ Embracing Goodbye and Life Next Year! Show starts at 9! Be there!