Exclusive: Hear New Music From Frankie Muniz's Band, You Hang Up

By Zach Dionne Posted Jul 22nd 2010 09:00AM

Exclusive: Hear a New Song from Frankie Muniz's Band, You Hang Up

A few months ago, we learned that erstwhile 'Malcolm in the Middle' star Frankie Muniz had taken on the real-life role of rocker, drumming in Phoenix-based act You Hang Up. Now we're happy to premiere a brand-new song, 'Losing Me,' exclusively on PopEater.

"I hope people dig it -- it rocks pretty hard. It's our first song that we'd done in a long time," says Muniz, who spent almost two months filming an indie production before jumping back to full-time rock star mode to record a new batch of tracks with his bandmates. "It shows the progression the band has taken, more of the direction we're aiming to be." Enjoy the PopEater debut of You Hang Up's 'Losing Me' (available for purchase July 27 via iTunes, Amazon and most digital music outlets), and read our catch-up session with Frankie after the jump.

First off, we love the song, man.
Oh, cool, thank you.

So what's life been like lately?
I filmed a movie in April, and the day I came home, the band went to the studio and recorded. We wanted to hurry up and record some new stuff just so people could hear the progression we've made as a band. It's funny, 'cause even since we recorded those, we've got like 10 new songs we wish we'd had on there.

Sounds like the rock life is going well.
I don't know if this is for every band, but you write a song and think it's amazing and you're so stoked on it, and then you continue writing songs and they become your favorites. The great thing about You Hang Up, what I love about being in the band, is I love all of our music. We run through our set and after pretty much every song we're like, "That's our favorite song." That's a good thing. It's going really well -- I'm having the time of my life doing exactly what I want to be doing.

How many songs are you guys sporting?
We're up to maybe 20 songs. They've basically all been written in the past three weeks. About two months ago we started trying to go full-time and get ready for this upcoming tour we have and write new music and continue to progress. Literally every practice we feel like we're so much tighter and better as a band. I think people are gonna be shocked when they hear us live.

What's the reaction to the band been like these last few months?
I think a lot of people, when they hear I'm in a band, expect it to be like most "actor bands," which is not usually the greatest music, but especially not great performed live. Most bands can make a recording sound good, but when you come hear us live ... I think people will be impressed. We want to come out with a bang. And I would definitely love my fans to follow my new career and hopefully enjoy it.

And that movie -- was it a supporting role or are you really back to acting?
I played the lead in a movie called 'Pizza Man,' a little independent movie. I had an amazing time filming it. I hadn't done any acting in four years or so, focusing on the racing and stuff. I realized I did miss acting, which is cool. I'd been thinking about if I'd want to go back and do it, and the opportunity was in front of me. I really enjoyed the script, so I went and did it. And it was one of the best times I've ever had on any production. Hopefully people will enjoy it and it'll be a success, but either way, it taught me a lot about myself -- after the first day of filming, I told my girlfriend, "I feel like this is what I'm supposed to be doing in my life." I don't know if it's necessarily what I'm going to be doing, 'cause I've got my hand in so many other things, but I enjoy it for sure.

You Hang Up will take their show on the road in August, with a string of 10 dates across America. Scope the dates here, or visit the band's Myspace for more info:

8/14: Universal City Walk - Hollywood, CA
8/20: Marquee - Tulsa, OK
8/21: New Daisy Theatre - Memphis, TN
8/22: The Subterannean - Chicago, IL
8/23: Mexicali Live - Teaneck, NJ
8/24: Towson University - Towson, MD
8/25: The Canal Club - Richmond, VA
8/26: Tremont Music Hall - Charlotte, NC
8/27: The Loft - Dallas, TX
8/28: House of Blues - Houston, TX

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Thursday 22 July

By Donna

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You rock Frankie !!! And so does youre band. I cant wait to see you all in Houston.

By eyeh8twilight

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He got really cute. I have to admit, I don't think his band will make it big. People probably still think of him as Malcolm. I mean, he's not a major draw. I wouldn't buy his album just because I love the show Malcolm in the middle. He was cute when he was young, then he got married, got acne and got really really ugly, not he's sexy!

Tuesday 27 July

By Jennifer

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I am shocked! I love it, and was not expecting this kind of a sound. I want to hear more and soon...It's got a great sound especially if you love 3 days grace, breaking benjamin, buckcherry, linkin park, nickelback, or any of those bands or this type of music. Way to go guys!!

Jennifer C.

Sunday 25 July

By Hector

Wow. This band is awesome. I'm surprised...

By Stacee

It's actually very good. I'm surprised.

Monday 26 July

By Alma

Lovin' the new song!

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