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Our favorite inappropriately named band Illinois (from Bucks County, PA - we don't get it either) has done something crazier than Sir Ryan Adams (yes, we've unofficially knighted him). When most bands are asked to write and record a debut album, they have about twenty songs to choose from and whittle down to make it the perfect record. Illinois, not being the everyday band came at us with 114 songs, yes, you read that right, 114. That's more songs than most bands record in their entire career. So +1 records decided instead of putting 114 songs on the chopping block, we'd release them all!

Not only are there are 114 Illinois songs in your future, but there is also a short film coming your way that Illinois' passionate frontman and songwriter Arch filmed with the lovely folks at People-Food. Now, we can't give you all of this goodness at once, it's only Columbus Day, not Christmas you know!

This labor of love called "The Adventures of Kid Catastrophe" it will be released as a digital bundle, monthly, with the songs along with one chapter from the short film. It's kind of like the Harry Potter series but you don't have to wait years for it to be completed! The first release will be on election day (November 4th for those of you who are unaware) and then the following five dates:

Chapter 2 || December 2, 2008
Chapter 3 || January 13, 2009
Chapter 4 || February 3, 2009
Chapter 5 || March 3, 2009
Chapter 6 || April 7, 2009

From November 3 to January 16, the group will spend most of their time on the East Coast touring. The cities included on this tour include New York, Washington DC, Boston, and Philadelphia. In addition, they will be expanding their tour in 2009 to Chicago, San Franciso, Los Angeles, San Diego, Seattle, Portland, Austin, and various others that have yet to be announced.

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I know I live in Delaware, but can I call "Illinois" a local band if they are from Bucks County, PA?

Their website leaves much to be desired, but that is probably because (like most new bands) they're counting on MySpace for all of their up and coming stardom.

"What the Hell Do I Know?" is the title of their EP set to appear in stores on March 6, 2007.

You can listen to four of their songs on their MySpace page, the link is above, or you can click here and give a listen to their song "Alone Again."

No stealing please, this is just here to entice you to buy the EP next week. And if you want to do a quick read through, Philly EDGE did a story on them that is running front and center on their website this morning.

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