Jimmy Eat World is not new to the music business. With more studio albums than can be counted on one hand composed over a decade, they have established themselves as a notable name in the alternative rock world and are named as influences by many bands out today. As they embark on another headlining tour around the country and prepare for the Sept. 28 release of their latest work, “Invented,” it seems as though Jimmy Eat World is just hitting its stride.

In an interview with The Eagle, bassist Rick Burch discussed the band’s new album and how the band has evolved since forming in the mid ‘90s.

Here in D.C., finding out when and where concerts are taking place can be harder than one would hope. Especially for those who are newer to the city (freshman, transfer students, recent coma patients), the District’s somewhat limited music scene can take time to figure out.

But never fear — The Scene is here to help guide you through this difficult time. With a little Internet savvy and determination, you too can be spending your nights in a mosh pit instead of studying. What is procrastination if not an opportunity in disguise? Though in the past we’ve provided you with the best venues to check out, these are all the important ways to actually get the tickets you need — no more huddling outside of will call, hoping there are a couple left.

Politicians, news personalities, do-gooders, sure — but rock stars? Rock stars love sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll, not sitting in class, right? Not necessarily. That kid sitting next to you in class, regardless of whether he or she is majoring in music, may one day be a famous musician.  In fact, some of the great musicians of contemporary rock and hip-hop were true wonks — nerds first and foremost, with a bent for great music.

Those in SPA and KSB may not know, but The Eagle office is across from the SIS building, inside MGC and up from TDR, below SOC. If you find yourself saying, ‘OMG, too many acronyms!’ this guide to all slang AU is for you.

The forecast was for rain on June 5 here where over 55,000 people were driving to Gillette Stadium to see Taylor Swift on the final stop of her “Fearless” tour. But the sun finally began to peak out from behind the clouds, and by the time most of the crowd reached the home of the New England Patriots, it was the perfect weather for an outdoor summer concert.

It’s been a good year for Jason Derülo. The R&B artist came into the public eye less than a year ago when his first single, “Whatcha Say,” quickly rose on charts and countdowns across the country. Since then, he’s released his self-titled album, took over the airwaves once again with his second hit “In My Head,” toured with Lady Gaga and still isn’t showing any signs of slowing down.

It was not too long ago that Adam Young, better known as Owl City, was just a guy making music in his parents’ basement late at night. His performance at the Daughters of the American Revolution Constitution Hall last Thursday did nothing but exemplify this fact and proved that his past is all too recent.

Some might say that earlier this year — when MTV officially took the word “music” out of their logo — is the day the music video died.

Although Web sites such as YouTube allow fans to watch a music video as many times as they want, music videos no longer define an artist. In fact, they seem to have very little impact on our lives compared to a decade ago when Britney Spears was doing full-fledged routines rather than just sitting there, naked.

The Grammy-nominated alternative rock band MUTEMATH have their own style and their own groove. Even the band members themselves have difficulty defining what makes them so unique. The band’s tour with 30 Seconds to Mars will bring them to AU’s Bender Arena April 23. They are also just beginning to record their third album.

For Canadian singer-songwriter LIGHTS, the boundary between reality and fantasy is flexible. A lover of “World of Warcraft” and all things sci-fi, the 23-year-old artist has a tattoo of a ray gun on her stomach and is ready to conquer the world — with music.

Ten years ago, Double-O and Naledge met by chance while studying at the University of Pennsylvania. Now, one decade later, this duo of Ivy League graduates have released their third full-length album together under the name Kidz in the Hall, and they’re ready to take over the world of hip-hop.

Ben Folds has his own way of doing things. A veteran of the music industry, he has not only been in bands, but also had a solo career and even took a stint as a judge on NBC’s a capella competition “The Sing Off.” But what’s great about Folds is his attitude towards the music business. He always has a smile and a joke at the ready.

Thousands of bands have them. Even more have one for each member of a band. Whether backstage at a show or on the bus headed to a new city, musicians across the country are tweeting.

Purevolume was the perfect way for bands to put their music out there and be discovered. Myspace was a to way to stream music, blog and post tour dates. Facebook was the new Myspace. But Twitter? What exactly does Twitter have to offer the music world?

It’s hard to tell who John Mayer really is or who he wants you to think he is. Everything seems layered, every response immediately analyzed for content and tone. To magazines, he’s a playboy; to the protestors, he’s a racist; to those who knew him a decade ago, he’s just some kid from Connecticut who plays the guitar. But whatever or whoever he is, thousands of fans love him and will continue to support him no matter what.

The Silversun Pickups have achieved more than most rock bands, let alone alternative-rock bands, can even hope for.

Musicians have always had a role in social and political change; just look at the Vietnam War, post-9/11, or more recently the Haitian relief effort. But that’s not the only cause music is currently helping. A Rocket to the Moon is one of several bands on the 2010 Take Action Tour, which each year picks an organization or cause to support.

In middle school, many students learn that a fight can take place without any face-to-face confrontation. It becomes a war of words, snide comments and notes passed to others. Now some members of the music industry have taken passive-aggressive fights to a whole new level with the help of the Internet.

Greta Salpeter wants to take the angst out of popular music. This prompts the question, what will people listen to now? Her answer: Gold Motel.

Salpeter, singer and keyboardist for the indie pop/rock band The Hush Sound and daughter of an AU grad, is ready to take the world of music by storm with her new project, Gold Motel.

The group is comprised of members from bands based in the Chicago area, in what Salpeter called in an interview with The Eagle “our own little super group.” Dan Duszynski, a member of This Is Me Smiling, joins Salpeter to play guitar and sing harmonies on both the Gold Motel EP and full-length album. Also from TIMS are bassist Matt Minx…

Up-and-coming band This Providence had a good year in 2009. They released their third full-length album, “Who Are You Now,” and their single, “Letdown,” got decent radio play and significant notice from MTV, as did “Keeping On Without You.”

They even got to play at Seattle radio station KISS 106.1 FM’s annual Jingle Bell Bash with, among other bands, the All-American Rejects. But they’re not slowing down; rather, 2010 may be just as big — if not bigger — for This Providence.

In an interview with The Eagle, bassist David Blaise discussed being on the road, the progression of the band and what’s next for This Providence.

After a month and a half of relaxation time — the longest amount…

With a name that makes automatic spelling and grammar fixes an unwelcome burden, fun. are simply as their name describes: fun, period. The band formed just a couple years ago when frontman Nate Ruess’s band, The Format, broke up. He joined forces with Jack Antonoff (formally of Steel Train) and Andrew Dost (formally of Anathallo) to create a unique indie-pop group.

In an interview with The Eagle, the multi-instrumental Andrew Dost talked about the band’s conception.

“We all just kind of developed a mutual respect,” Dost said. “It was something we’d kinda wanted to do but it was unspoken. So once The Format, Nate’s band, disintegrated, he called up me and Jack. And then within the week we just agreed…

Rooney, a five-piece group hailing from sunny California, signed a recording contract with Geffen Records in the early 2000s, but the band recently parted ways with the major label to venture out on their own again.

There are several ways in which you may have heard about Rooney, and they are not proud of many of them. Perhaps you were watching “The O.C.” one night and heard their song playing in the background. Maybe you saw them open for Kelly Clarkson or the Jonas Brothers. Or you could have even been so obsessed with the movie “Princess Diaries” that you Googled the male lead you didn’t recognize and learned that he is not only the brother of Jason Schwartzman, but also the lead singer of the band Rooney.

But at the Middle East in Boston on Dec. 13, it would be hard to imagine their music fitting in anywhere but a tiny club filled with quite…

Single File, a pop/rock band from Colorado, are just beginning to make a name for themselves. They’ve performed on Warped Tour and opened for big name acts, and, earlier this year, they debuted their first full-length album,  “Common Struggles.” But the band has yet to make much of an impression nationally.

Before the band Forever the Sickest Kids performed in the Tavern Friday, Nov. 6., the band members talked with The Eagle. Guitarist Marc Stewart and keyboardist Kent Garrison discussed the band and its relation to — among other things — karate and snuggies.

Taking Back Sunday, known for hits like “MakeDamnSure” and “Liar (It Takes One To Know One)” are trying to become the title of their most recent album, “New Again” — sort of.

Any non-believers were given proof of that when Cartel landed what seemed like a great publicity opportunity with MTV: 20 televised days of living in a giant transparent bubble in New York, culminating in a live concert where they would perform the CD they had recorded while inside the bubble.