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There are four groups with this name, the most recent and most famous of which has a rather long bio:

1.)When The Features signed to Universal Records in 2004, no one was surprised. They’d appeared on the Murfreesboro scene a decade earlier with an invigorating, quirky pop sound that lent itself to easy crowd participation with rowdy sing-alongs and whimsical handclaps. Immensely likable and talented, they were shoo-ins for local band most likely to succeed. So when news spread that the band were dropped in just under a year, fans were shocked. Sparking weeks of message-board rants and raves, the cause for the drop split their loyal following along the increasingly blurred line between art and commerce. The band had refused to cover a song for a commercial. The commercial? Chase Credit Cards. The song? The Beatles’ “All You Need Is Love.”

From the cheap seats, it looked like the band might have shot themselves in the foot. In an age of MySpace, digital downloads and band branding, the formula for success is murkier than ever, and musicians are advised not to be too picky about who signs their paychecks. Artists must be shrewd businesspeople always looking for the next promotional opportunity, whether it’s ringtones, clothing lines or product endorsements, and commercial placement has both launched new careers and salvaged old ones. But The Features dug in their heels and opted not to take the money and run. Here’s why.

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wolf_paper wrote:
last week

Its a shame they are always opening for Kings of Leon and not the other way around.

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albrt87 wrote:
last week

I love your music since the KOL's concert!

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LaPetiteTwinkie wrote:
last month

Me gustaron en el concierto de KOL! (=

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DanEast wrote:
last month

de acuerdo con lala_gosling

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lala_gosling wrote:
last month

Estuvieron chidos ayer abriendole a Kol.. bien eh bien ¡¡

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Wilson_ka wrote:
last month

"Some Kind of Salvation"...really good rock album.

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muzikizme wrote:
September 2009

If you're a fan of The Features than you should definitely check out Stars of Track and Field!! Their new album "A Time For Lions" just hit stores, check it out: http://bit.ly/3WAyBM

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Nightevacoil wrote:
September 2009

Saw them opening for Kings of Leon. Sounded excellent!

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cobwebStrange wrote:
September 2009

fuq this shit...where's "floozie..."

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Ariane_ef wrote:
September 2009

Awesome music!

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masterswigg wrote:
September 2009

I can't stop listening.

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pecusita wrote:
August 2009

It's a shame these guys are not more popular, they have great songs. :)

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MrKite85 wrote:
August 2009

Lions:))!!! Awesome!:)

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mesmeriseme wrote:
August 2009

what a voice this guy has!

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the_endcomplete wrote:
August 2009

i saw some on songmeanings

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Joybrata wrote:
August 2009

Anyone know where I can find lyrics of 'Some Kind Of Salvation' ?

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mhaysom wrote:
June 2009

Awesome! When you guys heading over to the UK???!!! You guys are going to be huge over here!

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SlightlyPunk wrote:
June 2009

Great to hear that Kings of Leon is taking you under their wing!

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muteoff wrote:
June 2009

That's an intense bio. I just spent a good 15 mins. reading all of that. Digging 'Some Kind of Salvation.' Hope these guys make it after getting the ol' major record label shaft.

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JaimeChiens wrote:
June 2009

They kicked ass at Bonnaroo. I went to check them out after only having listened to the idea of growing old (which they didnt even play!). But def one of the best performances there!

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24 Jul 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/thefeatures

"SOME KIND OF SALVATION"The Features new album "Some Kind of Salvation" will be available for salein stores next Tuesday, July 28! **With bonus track "Now You Know"!**You can purchase it now on iTunes. …

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Bug Music & Kings of Leon sign The Features to new label
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