Say Anything

Say Anything is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California. The band was formed in 2000 by Max Bemis and his friends, and within two years, they had self-released two EPs and a full-length album.

In 2003, the band signed with their first label, Doghouse Records. A year later, they released their second album, ...Is a Real Boy. To support the album, they picked up new members and began touring; however, despite rapidly growing critical and fan acclaim, Bemis' health problems, including bipolar disorder and drug addictions, sidelined the band in 2005 as five band members left during the year.

Say Anything signed with J Records in 2005 and, following Bemis' successful rehabilitation, re-released ...Is a Real Boy with their new label. They went on co-headlining tours with Saves the Day in 2006 and Hellogoodbye in 2007. In 2008, Say Anything went on a headlining tour across the US and UK and appeared on every date of Warped Tour.

Bemis announced Say Anything’s disbandment in 2018, months before the 2019 release of their eighth LP, Oliver Appropriate. The band reunited in 2022.

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Anything Goes

“I think there is a big divide in what people perceive as the showbiz and entertainment world in LA and what it’s like for normal people who aren’t douchebags in that environment. Life isn’t like the Kardashians. I grew up with lots of people whose parents were in the entertainment industry and I have a lot of friends who today are in the entertainment industry and there really is a whole world of normal people but I have to say there is a lot of craziness and pretentiousness. And it is hell, to some extent.

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Reinventing The Feel

“I was mentally preparing myself days before. I was like, ‘Oh my god, this is going to be the hardest thing ever.’

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Say Anything

Say Anything have always strived to be one of the more interesting and eccentric acts in modern punk rock over their twelve-year career. Their sixth album, 'Anarchy, My Dear', pushes their left-field take on the genre forward with a rawer, more intense sound and lyrics that seek to subvert the rules of society. Frontman and primary songwriter Max Bemis recently spoke to Kill Your Stereo about the new album and the band's upcoming Australian tour with The Getaway Plan.

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First Time For Anything

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Album Review: Anarchy My Dear

Bemis is still an intriguing figure, yet Anarchy, My Dear proves a glaring reminder that intrigue means nothing without focused talent.

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Album Review: Anarchy My Dear

It may be early days, but as far as pop-punk records go, Anarchy, My Dear has strong potential to end up the best in its genre for 2012

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Album Review: Say Anything - 'Anarchy, My Dear'

Say Anything attempt to create anarchy in a lushly, delicate package.

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Say Anything

For years Say Anything, led by their off kilter front man Max Bemis, have made music that relates to, but never aligns itself with, specific genres. This is probably the reason for the group's longevity, coupled with the fact that the songs they write are simply, damn good. The band has recently signed a new deal with Australian label UNFD and are about to release their fourth album, 'Anarchy, My Dear.' Kill Your Stereo caught up with Bemis to give him a chance to explain the anarchy...

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Say Anything

All month long we are running the Soundwave Festival Quickies - where we issue a band playing at the festival 7 quick questions.