Corrections to Star Tribune article
A recent article about 2024 in the Star Tribune gets some things wrong:
1) The article states that "...the label is trying to hold a couple of its bands responsible for its financial predicament." 2024 does not hold either Romantica or The Hopefuls responsible for the challenges the label faces. Nothing said in the interview could be construed as such. These bands have been the most successful on 2024, so this statement is simply not accurate.
It appears the article's author created an incorrect conclusion from two facts: A) That the label could be healthier financially B) That both bands want to release their next record themselves, but 2024 is not willing to let them go without some consideration for its investment in their success.
That does not, of course, mean C) 2024 holds them responsible for 2024's financial position (the classic logical error of A + B = C). 2) The article maintains that Romantica and The Hopefuls did not tour to support their records, which is not the case:
"Roise talked about promises that the bands themselves did not keep --mainly that they would tour a lot to promote their records, which neither did."
Both Romantica and The Hopefuls have toured extensively to support their releases on 2024. We're proud of their efforts and their success. 8/14/08
The Hopefuls working on new record
The Hopefuls will enter the studio soon to record the songs they have been working on for their follow up to their smashing debut The Fuses Refuse to Burn. New(er) band members John Hermanson and Eric Fawcett will be contributing their artistry to the record, joining original members Darren Jackson and Heath Henjum. Look for a fall/winter 2008 release!
7/15/08
Romantica working on new record
Romantica will enter the studio soon to record their third full-length record, the follow-up to America and It's Your Weakness That I Want. They plan on enlisting the services of several musicians that they have collaborated with in the past, including Jessy Greene, Eric Heywood, and Philip Potyondy.
7/01/08
Ben Kyle wins International Songwriting Competition...again!
Congrats to Romantica frontman Ben Kyle, who won the 2007 International Songwriting Competition, Americana category with the song "The National Side." Bravo! 4/15/08
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