Hey Guys,
I just wanted to give you the heads up on what’s going on. We just played an awesome show with Thriving Ivory on Friday. They were fantastic and it was an honor to share the stage with them. We won’t be having any shows for a while, because we’re still working on our album. I am so excited to start vocals next week. This album has been so therapeutic for me and it’s some of the most personal stuff I’ve ever wrote about. There is going to be a lot of changes in the band, but I don’t want to spoil and tell you exactly what I mean yet. I hope that you guys will love everything that we’ve been working on. Our fans were a HUGE influence in making this album. We have evolved so much since we started two years ago and our music has changed for the better. Prepare for something entirely new.
All of that aside, I got to see John Mayer this past week! He was incredible and I still can’t believe I was in the same area as he was. Please check him out on the “Battle Studies” tour, you won’t regret it.
Well I don’t really have much more to say. I’ll be bringing our FLIP CAM into the studio and be taking lots of pictures!
Here’s the track listing for the new full length:
The Lovliest
1. Freakin Out’
2. Please Don’t Go
3. Say It To Me
4. Miracle
5. Killing Me
6. Misunderstood
7. Wait
8. One Of A Kind
9. Little Runaway
10. The Loveliest
I hope you guys are excited!
Love,
Mike xoxo
PS. Tell me what you think!?
Hey Guys,
So tonight I saw the movie called Eat Pray Love, based on the novel of the same name by Elizabeth Gilbert. I just finished the book about two days ago and have to tell you the amazing impact it had on my life. Basically Elizabeth hits rock bottom after she decides she no longer wants to be married to her husband. She travels to three places, Italy, India and Indonesia, to learn how to experience pleasure, devotion and balance. It’s a great book and movie and I definitely recommend seeing and reading both of them.
After recent events, I had felt very empty and alone with myself. For the first time I had questions about who and what I wanted to be. What did I want to do? Where was my life heading? After reading how someone else dealt with these issues, I began to form my own answers. While I haven’t figured out everything, I have learned and believe in a few great key points that Gilbert talks about in the book.
1. You are the most important person to you. Caring and learning and taking time for yourself is not selfish. After all, how can you be anything to anyone without being the best you, you can be.
2. When people (myself included) are in a relationship, they often time shape the other person’s thoughts and goals into what they want instead of what their partner really wants. I’ve done this a lot and it never works out. At the end of the day, the person your with has their own ideas and wishes. Constant communication is the only way to find out what these ideas are and to see if yours coincide.
3. Learn to let go of worry and doubt. Worry literally accomplishes nothing. If you’re going to worry, set aside time. After you’ve given the situation some thought, move on. Sometimes listening to music helps me get my head clear and then I just do something else constructive. This is very hard to do and I am trying everyday to just let things be. The world around you will change like it or not, the only thing you have power over is you.
4. Love yourself. This one is harder than it seems. I am very hard on myself when it comes to a multitude of subjects. My looks, my strengths and weaknesses, my emotions, are all under constant scrutiny from my own mind. The way I deal with this now is to either find the things I do like about myself and focus on that, or help others to realize things that are great about them. Seeing others happy, makes me happy. Saying I am beautiful or “I look good today” is very hard. Everyday I’m getting closer though.
While I may not have gone on a worldwide journey like Gilbert, I have been on my own kind of journey. I used to get upset about it and I know there will be times when I will again. Now however, I can find reasons to be grateful for it and I will know how to combat bad feelings if the return. I hope some of this will help you guys and if it does, please let me know.
I want you to know that all of you Kids Undercover are beautiful. I never want you to think of me as larger than life, I’m not concerned with being a “rock star”. I want to be approachable. Talk to me, share your stories and you’re knowledge.
Love,
Mike Wolf xoxo
PS. Have you seen or read Eat Pray Love? What do you think about it?
Hey Kids Undercover,
Yes, I am alive and of course I didn’t forget you! I would think that most of you know by now, my life for the last two months has been nothing short of crazy in every way. I know for so long, I have been promising updates and special footage. I am still working on that, but I hope that once you understand my life lately, you’ll give me a pass just this once.
Like I said, most of you know my family situation right now and I want to thank you for all of the letters, emails, gifts and words of support. You guys are always there for me and even if we’re miles away from each other, I will always be there for you, at least through our music. When we write our songs, we try to use our life experiences to help you figure out yours. It’s a huge process of give and take and for me, it is the one thing that is keeping my heart beating right now.
Speaking of music, we are currently in the studio (I’m furiously sweating as I write this though, because the air conditioning broke :/) recording our full length CD. This is so exciting for all us, because we have already released two EP’s. Now however, is the time to progress and see what Hello Hollywood really can do. I can honestly say, I have never been more raw and truthful with my lyrics on this album. Some songs (You’ll have to figure out which ones) are almost torn out of my journal. I can’t be more excited for you guys to hear it and we’ll be keeping you updated with studio footage and updates along the way :)
In other news, I finally got to see Lady GaGa in concert! It was spectacular in every way and truly a moving, life-changing experience for me. Just thought you’d like to know because I’ve found a lot of Kids Undercover are also Little Monsters.
Today is also special because for those of you who haven’t heard the great news…..PROP 8 was declared UNCONSTITUTIONAL! That means gay people can once again be married in California. Now we’ve just gotta work on the rest of the country. Always “Believe In Love” guys and by the way, I’m getting that tattooed on my other wrist really soon.
Anyway, thanks for still caring about this blog, even though it’s been ages since I updated it! I will do my best to make new changes happen faster on here.
Love,
Mike Wolf xoxo
PS. Who’s excited for the new album and what would you like to hear on it?
Hey Guys,
So I watched this video yesterday and I found it to be really interesting. So for the teens of this age, it is no longer exceptable to be just “Goth” or “Emo”. They have to completely stop being human almost. I was in a bunch of different clicks in high school and I totally get how it feels to want to express yourself and to fit in. I just find it extremely bizarre, that these kids have to become animals to find themselves. To each his own though. What do you guys think?
Hey Guys,
It’s been so long since I’ve posted anything. I’ve been really busy with the end of school and all of the events Hello Hollywood has been involved with. But I’m back now, just waiting for Tim to finally fix my blog. But it should be done very soon!
In other news, I’m leaving for San Francisco with the guys to play a private performance this weekend. It should be very fun! SF is one of my favorite cities that I’ve ever been to! They say that Pisces like myself will always be drawn to cities that overlook water, especially San Fran, because some people believe Atlantis was off the coast. That’s pretty crazy but fun to think about!
I’ve had two random obsessions lately. Firstly I can’t stop listening to British rock artists like Keane, Coldplay and Radio Head! I’ve been so into that music lately. Second, I keep watching Amy Adams’ movies like Leap Year and Julie and Julia. For some reason I’m seduced by her slightly nerdy, red-headed charms.
We’ve got two AZ shows scheduled for June. The first is the 11th with Reece and the second is the 24th at Skye Lounge. If you’re interested in tickets, feel free to hit a band member up.
After those dates we head to Cali for a show in LA and then back to San Fran for their PRIDE event. Even before those I’ll be in Chicago, so I’m excited about doing a lot of traveling this summer! The only drawback is I’m going to miss Jason so very much.
He leaves most likely tomorrow for Vegas and then for some events in Florida!!! We both will be gone a lot!
I hope all is well you guys! I can’t wait to see you at the shows! The blog should be all fixed up before the month is out!
Mike Wolf
Only YOU can make yourself get up for school in the morning.
Only YOU can take care of your child, even when you’re sick.
Only YOU can stop that fat girl from being made fun of for the one millionth time, before she goes home and blows her brains out.
Only YOU can strive to be a better brother, father, husband, wife, lover or person.
Only YOU can tell those dudes who repeatedly call you a faggot to FUCK OFF.
Only YOU can litter the world with your trash instead of throwing it away.
Only YOU can say I care about the world enough to pick up that trash, no matter what anyone says.
Only YOU can tell those racist, redneck bastards to FUCK OFF, I’m a FREE BITCH baby and I have to abort this baby.
Only YOU can stuff your face while millions of people are hungry.
Only YOU can sit with your mouth closed, while millions of people from other countries, aren’t allowed to HAVE a voice.
Only YOU can refuse to listen to that shitty auto-tuned vocal shit, even though everyone thinks it’s cool.
Only YOU can stop the hate, even when it feels hopeless.
Only YOU can stop yourself from being successful.
a poem of sorts by ME.
Hey Guys, so I haven’t blogged in a while. I’ve been very busy practicing with the band for all of our wonderful events. We recently played the Phoenix Pride festival with Joan Jett and Berlin. It was a great experience and I was so honored to share the stage with acts that helped shape Rock N’ Roll history. If you’d like to see photos from the event you can check out my Facebook. Anyway, one great fashion trend I saw at the festival was Men’s Gladiator Sandals. I was soo shaky about this trend at first, but after seeing some photos from Coachella and seeing some from H&M, I changed my opinion even more.
What do you think, Gladiator Sandals on Men, Yes or No?
Hey Guys,
I just wanted to share with you, that I’ve created a Look Book account. In the coming weeks I will be sharing some of my favorite looks. The site is great because it breaks down where you can buy each piece of the outfit! I will also be having some lovely looks that I have put together, for some of my gorgeous lady friends. So don’t worry! It won’t be all men’s fashion. I style my band members all of the time and this is a fun opportunity for me to show some things I have done. If you’re interested in styling, you can always email me *hint hint*. I am especially good at styling bands.
Anyway, I’d like to hear from you guys about the looks. The site is invite only and you’re more than welcome to comment on it if you have an account. If not, I will also post some looks here for your viewing.
Here is my Look Book: Mike Wolf on LookBook.nu
