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Go Radio
Company typeRock band
IndustryMusic
FoundedApril 2007; 19 years ago (2007-04)
FounderJason Lancaster
DefunctOctober 6, 2013 (2013-10-06)
Headquarters
Tallahassee
,
United States
ProductsMusic albums, singles, EPs

Go Radio was a rock ensemble originating from Tallahassee, Florida, established in April 2007 by Jason Lancaster, the former vocalist and guitarist of Mayday Parade.

Throughout their career, the group shared stages with acts such as The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, A Day to Remember, and Mayday Parade, participating in the entire lineup of the Vans Warped Tour during both 2011 and 2013, the latter marking their final tour.

The band declared their disbandment on October 6, 2013, with initial reports attributing this decision to Lancaster focusing on his family life. Nevertheless, in an interview on The Gunz Show, Lancaster explained that the dissolution stemmed from his belief that Go Radio had fulfilled its purpose and it was time to pursue new directions. Following the split, each member intended to continue their musical endeavors separately.

In September 2019, Go Radio reunited and commenced work on fresh material. By June 2023, however, all members except Lancaster had formed a new project, resulting in Go Radio's official end.

Formation and Welcome to Life (2007–09)

Jason Lancaster founded Go Radio in January 2007 after departing from Mayday Parade. He joined forces with Matt 'Burns' Poulos, Steven Kopacz, and Patrick Hosey—who came from the band Don't Die Cindy—to launch the new group. The moniker "Go Radio" was originally planned for a side project connected to Mayday Parade. Early in 2008, Hosey exited and Tony Planas took his place.

The band’s first EP, Welcome to Life, was released in 2008. Later that year, Planas left and Alex Reed, previously with Michigan-based Carawae, stepped in. Reed initially reached out through Myspace to join as a touring guitarist before officially becoming a permanent member.

Do Overs and Second Chances (2009–10)

On September 8, 2009, Go Radio announced they were working on a new EP alongside producers Zack Odom and Kenneth Mount, who had previously produced Mayday Parade’s A Lesson in Romantics (2007). Two tracks from this upcoming release were shared on Myspace on October 5, 2009. The band then signed with Fearless on January 21, 2010, releasing Do Overs and Second Chances as their first record under the label on April 20, 2010.

Lucky Street (2010–11)

In July 2010, Lancaster disclosed that he had started composing songs for Go Radio’s debut album under Fearless Records. The band entered a Brooklyn studio on August 31, 2010, collaborating with producer Tim O'Heir and wrapped up recording by September 29. Their album Lucky Street was launched on March 1, 2011. It garnered positive reviews and debuted at number 77 on the US Billboard 200 chart while also securing positions within the top twenty of the Billboard Rock, Independent, and Alternative Albums charts. The music video for their single "Any Other Heart" premiered on Vevo on June 6, 2011.

During the summer of 2011, Go Radio performed throughout the entire Vans Warped Tour on the Nintendo 3DS Stage. Subsequently, they embarked on their inaugural international tour by participating in Australia’s Soundwave Counter-Revolution mini-festival from September 24 to October 12.

On October 24, 2011, Go Radio announced a deluxe edition of Lucky Street, which included eight additional tracks absent from the original version.

Close the Distance (2012–13)

At the start of 2012, the band began working on demos for their sophomore studio album. On March 1, Jason Lancaster confirmed that recording had been completed. The album Close the Distance was officially announced on April 20, initially scheduled for release on August 14, 2012, but later postponed to September 18. On July 16, the group unveiled the album artwork, shared the tracklist, and debuted a preview of the lead single "Collide."

To generate buzz for the release, Go Radio initiated a sharing campaign where fans could unlock an additional song by collectively achieving 20,000 views, shares, and newsletter subscriptions. This target was reached within just two days, leading to the premiere of "Collide" on Alternative Press's website. The band supported the album through extensive touring on the Vans Warped Tour during 2013, which became their final major tour prior to disbanding in October.

Hiatus (2013–19)

On October 6, 2013, Go Radio announced their dissolution, attributing it to Lancaster’s wish to prioritize his family life. Subsequently, Lancaster embarked on a solo path, releasing As You Are in 2014. Meanwhile, Kopacz toured as a drummer with Anarbor, and Alex Reed took on guitar duties with Tallahassee-based group Stages & Stereos.

Reunion and eventual breakup (2019–present)

The band reunited on September 29, 2019, revealing plans to create new material. On November 25 of that year, they released "Goodnight Moon," a fan favorite from Do Overs and Second Chances, along with "Say It Again," marking their first original song since 2013. Later singles included "So Love" (July 24, 2020) and "Lighter" (July 15, 2022).

Following these releases, in June 2023 Reed, Kopacz, and Poulos formed a new ensemble called Be Nice to People. According to their Spotify biography, this project arose as previous commitments ended, implying that Go Radio is no longer active.

Band members

  • Jason Lancaster – lead vocals, piano, rhythm guitar (2007–2013, 2019–2023)
  • Matt "Burns" Poulos – bass guitar, backing vocals (2007–2013, 2019–2023)
  • Steven Kopacz – drums, percussion (2007–2013, 2019–2023)
  • Alex Reed – lead guitar, vocals (2009–2013, 2019–2023)
  • Patrick Hosey – lead guitar, backing vocals (2007)
  • Tony Planas – lead guitar, backing vocals (2007–2008)

Studio albums

Year Album Chart Positions
Billboard 200 Rock Albums Independent Albums Alternative Albums
2011 Lucky Street

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77 18 10 13
2012 Close the Distance

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54 22 12 13

EPs

Year Album Chart Positions
Billboard 200 Heatseekers Independent Albums Alternative New Artist
2008 Welcome to Life (EP)

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– – – –
2010 Do Overs and Second Chances

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179 8 36 4

Singles

Year Title Release Date Album
2009 "Why I'm Home" February 2, 2009 standalone single
"Stay Gone" May 29, 2009
2011 "Any Other Heart" January 31, 2011 Lucky Street
"The Truth Is" February 15, 2011
2012 "Go to Hell" August 7, 2012 Closing the Distance
2019 "Goodnight Moon" November 25, 2019 Do Overs and Second Chances
2020 "So Love" July 24, 2020 non-album single
2022 "Lighter" July 15, 2022

Early unreleased demos

  • "Hollie Ollie Oxen Free"
  • "That California Song"
  • "I Wish It Would Snow"
  • "Beautiful Man"
  • "Slow Motion"

Compilation appearances

Tours

2008
  • The Scenic, Lannen Fall, The July Week – To Catch a Preda-Tour (supporting act, United States)
2009
2010
2011
2012
  • Go Radio with This Providence, Tyler Carter (formerly of Woe, Is Me), among others - Lucky Street Tour (headliner in U.S.)
  • SafetySuit - Fall Tour (direct support, United States)
  • Go Radio with Paradise Fears and Stages and Stereos - #GoToHell Tour (headliner in U.S.)
2013
  • The Summer Set with We Are the In Crowd and Go Radio - Wake Up & Be Awesome Tour (supporting act in U.S.)
  • Warped Tour 2013 (U.S. and Canada)

External links

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