After a short delay, we are so happy to bring you the July song...in August! This month's song is called "The Fight Song (Crash and Burn)." The past week has been a whirlwind of the most inspiring events we can remember. We have just arrived back in the United States after having the privilege of traveling to Indonesia to play a show in Bandung. It was an honor to be the first international act to perform in the country since the bombings that occurred the previous week. The experience was mesmerizing and words can't describe the energy we felt. Despite tragedy, the people of Indonesia exuded a warmth and appreciation that was immeasurable, and it is impossible to not be moved by the interaction. Community and the ideal of global unity is continually challenged by cowardly acts like the one that happened in Jakarta so recently, yet the human spirit remains tenacious and undeterred, and continually motivated to become the rule, not the exception. Nothing is more eye opening than a humbling experience, such as the one we experienced, which reminds us of our strength and vulnerability simultaneously. We are blessed that we can use our songs to fight against terrorism, whatever reasoning it claims, whatever form it may take. Music is a paralyzing medium that transcends and can overcome any barriers that happen to fall onto our path. We are grateful to our fans and friends in Indonesia for giving us a time that we won't soon forget.

August will find us holed up in the studio continuously working on new music and preparing for the (a)fternoon tour which begins in September! Please check out the dates as soon as you get a chance. Also, if you haven't already, make your way over to Maeteam and join up! It's new and better than ever. We will be starting weekly chats this month, so get your questions ready!

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We have some good news and some bad news. The bad news is that our July song "The Fight Song (Crash and Burn)" is delayed. The good news is that it won't be long before you're able to hear it. Check out a video update from Dave about the song and when you can expect it to be available at whatismae.com. Watch the video here!