Sunk into a Rabbit Hole
And on the other side is where I fell
For months and years I dug about
But found myself inside here still.

Lost inside a rabbit hole
But found there’s safety inside those walls
It never shines, it’s never warm,
Here at the bottom there’s nowhere to fall.

Heaven help me,
I’ve lost footing
And all I want is
To bask in her loving…

Grace is gone in rabbit holes.
The filthy air somehow keeps me alive
You learn to trust the silence there
Cuz every word spoken’s another lie

I lose my mind in rabbit holes.
I’m not myself, just a hungry soul.
I scratch, I gasp, I beg and plead,
But I just dig deeper in rabbit holes.

Heaven help me,
I’ve lost footing
And all I want is
To bask in her loving grace.

THE EVIL IN THE EVERYDAY. The latest album from THE ARCADE REBELLION. Released June 13th, 2014. Tracklist includes:

1. Keep Calm &
2. Grew Some Fangs
3. Rabbit Hole
4. Oh Lord No
5. Talk

All songs written by Daniel Townsend
Recorded, engineered, and produced by Erick Ramirez
All lyrics by Daniel Townsend
All instruments by Daniel Townsend
Except for drums on tracks 2, 3, & 5 by Erick Ramirez
Recorded at AR Studioland in San Jose, CA

Rabbit Hole

Here's my acoustic cover of Felix Cartal's "Volcano". Vocals got a little bit rough at the end, but I kinda like it. Please let me know what you think and share this song as well!

Volcano (Felix Cartal Feat. Johnny Whitney of The Blood Brothers, Jaguar Love) Cover

Track 3 of 7 from our album, ELEPHANTS.

Hollow out the heart to make room for ambition,
Hop into the car and drive into the dusk.
No one ever said there would be repercussions
To chasing lust.
Is this a game? I think I'm losing.

I'm talking to myself, I'm swearing at your name
And trying to drown your voice out with another's moans.
Everyone is looking for a way to fame,
but end up alone.
We tempted fate, she loves mistakes.

Meddle with the flow and feel it all around me,
Burn the bridges down to be led by their light.
Gamble what you owe and hope for better winnings,
Who could guess that city signs would be your guide?

How much of ourselves do we let go
Before the rest will at last find a real home?
If you have it in you to understand
You'll find yourself in the New Hollywoodland.

You say you know what comes next?
I'm willing to bet that it won't be what you've guessed.
I dream much better due to trial and error than I did when I wasn't doing best.

Meddle with the flow and feel it all around me,
Burn the bridges down to be led by their light.
Gamble what you owe and hope for better winnings,
Who could guess that city signs would be your guide?

How much of ourselves do we let go
Before the rest will at last find a real home?
If you have it in you to understand
You'll find yourself in the New Hollywoodland.

You can't afford to not be here,
With city lights that hum away the fears.
I know I've dimmed your darkest days
But just to make the next one clear
If you could hear sincerity,
Oh honey, hear this out, I plead.
We're all alone to find the light
We all must find our way to the city.


The Arcade Rebellion is: 
Erick Ramirez - drums
Daniel Townsend - guitars,bass, keyboards, percussions, vocals

Mixing, production, and engineering by Erick Ramirez
Recorded at AR Studioland in San Jose, CA

All songs written and owned by The Arcade Rebellion 
Main songwriting by Daniel Townsend 
All lyrics by Daniel Townsend 
Lyrics can be found at danielvtownsend.blogspot.com

A big thank you to everyone who partook in the writing, recording, and influencing of this album. We love you all.

New Hollywoodland

Track 2 of 7 from our album, ELEPHANTS. Guest vocals by Malisa Bejarano.

You and me, we're not the same as when we did start,
And now the careless coast has made you turn away.

I've seen it all before, I've heard the same SOS cries.
So bite and brag some more, we stumble when left to our own device.

Drop bombs not names, mate
Don't hold yourself at fault
Just ride the waves, mate
The loudest ones are nervous to fall.

If words speak quietly, I'll let this song just howl it all out
Taste the palm tree breeze, before it sighs through corners of your mouth

Drop bombs not names, mate
Don't hold yourself at fault
Just ride the waves, mate
The loudest ones are nervous to fall.

Drop bombs not names, mate
I'll hide the glow before it's put down
Just ride the waves, mate
She won't have it all now.

You and me, we're not the same as when we did start,
And now the careless coast has made you turn away.

The Arcade Rebellion is: 
Erick Ramirez - drums
Daniel Townsend - guitars,bass, keyboards, percussions, vocals

Mixing, production, and engineering by Erick Ramirez
Recorded at AR Studioland in San Jose, CA

All songs written and owned by The Arcade Rebellion 
Main songwriting by Daniel Townsend 
All lyrics by Daniel Townsend 
Lyrics can be found at danielvtownsend.blogspot.com

A big thank you to everyone who partook in the writing, recording, and influencing of this album. We love you all.

Drop Bombs Not Names (Feat. Malisa Bejarano)

Track 7 of 7 from our album, ELEPHANTS.

The fire stripped to the embers and swayed.
I rest my head by the heat and pray for rain
Do you hear the sound of the blaze beating the dirt like drums?
Reflection grins of something unsung.
And midnight haze intoxicates and amazes
With sweet scents and visions of what's to come.

Oh Lord, don't mourn,
I'm just a trying man.
I've rid of malice,
But crawl before you stand.

Have islands in your eyes?
Or are they skylines meant to hold me down?
So hung up on your guise,
That I've gone over and hung myself.
I make new empathy last eternal, 
proven hatred allows new trials to come.

Oh Lord, don't mourn,
I'm just a trying man.
I've rid of malice,
But crawl before you stand.

Come on, be strong,
And take your dying breath.
ust give, I promise
You'll smile at what's left.

I.M.N.E.L.E.P.H.A.N.T.

Two months after the separation,
Taking the miscarried womb from the numb safe hands of a familiar city.
This is the last bit of sophisticated apology I have to offer.
Don't mistake this for conformity to your disheveled taste,
You're the one who's being left behind.
You're the one who's far away gaze takes us both off this treasured path.
The violence begat from our mourning hearts seeped into our minds,
Skull-fucking them into stepping backwards into primitiveness.
You're the one who's being left behind,
You're the one who's being left behind!

You're now a fucking carnal vessel,
Thinking with your cunt on how to get more eyes batted your way.
I will overcome, I will persevere and prosper!
Now draw your fucking gun!
Shot and cower behind your blasphemous weapon!
This violence begets vengeance,
And the universe tends to unfold as it should.
Yes, the universe tends to unfold as it should.
The universe tends to unfold as it fucking should!

The Arcade Rebellion is: 
Erick Ramirez - drums
Daniel Townsend - guitars,bass, keyboards, percussions, vocals

Mixing, production, and engineering by Erick Ramirez
Recorded at AR Studioland in San Jose, CA

All songs written and owned by The Arcade Rebellion 
Main songwriting by Daniel Townsend 
All lyrics by Daniel Townsend 
Lyrics can be found at danielvtownsend.blogspot.com

A big thank you to everyone who partook in the writing, recording, and influencing of this album. We love you all.

ELEPHANT

To celebrate the reunion of my favorite band, I decided to record my acoustic take on their track, Crimes. Enjoy!

Crimes (The Blood Brothers acoustic cover)

Happy Veterans Day! To celebrate, I did a quick acoustic cover of Portugal. The Man's "So American". Enjoy!

So American (Portugal. The Man acoustic cover)

"I Can't Dance To Morrissey" by The Arcade Rebellion

Written & performed by Erick Ramirez, Daniel Townsend, & Hunter Wilkinson.
Recorded at AR Studioland in San Jose, CA
Recorded & produced by Erick Ramirez & Daniel Townsend

I Can't Dance To Morrissey

"Rabbit Hole" by The Arcade Rebellion

Written & performed by Erick Ramirez, Daniel Townsend, & Hunter Wilkinson.
Recorded at AR Studioland in San Jose, CA
Recorded & produced by Erick Ramirez & Daniel Townsend

"Make Your Art, Fuck The Dancefloor" by The Arcade Rebellion

Written & performed by Erick Ramirez, Daniel Townsend, & Hunter Wilkinson.
Recorded at AR Studioland in San Jose, CA
Recorded & produced by Erick Ramirez & Daniel Townsend

Make Your Art, Fuck The Dancefloor

The Arcade Rebellion have an on-air interview with Pat Griffin for 90.5 KSJS about DAMAGEFEST, influences, and all kinds of crazy stuff. Originally aired on Novemeber 28th, 2015.

90.5 KSJS Interview - November 28th, 2015

Sympathy For Mr. Vengeance

Acoustic cover of Flume & Chet Faker’s Drop the Game. Recorded on 03/28/20 at my house during the apocalypse.

Drop The Game (Flume & Chet Faker acoustic cover)

Our first new song in 5 years. Enjoy!

Lyrics:
Grey eyes, see in black and white
Take time to pay no mind
I try to make you sympathize
Queen of the feral

Stockholm Syndrome in your living room
Notices that sound like doom
Who else has seen these purple hues?
Queen of the feral

You're a long bridge begging any to cross
I'm a stepping stone that you use to get off
And I wait, and I wait, and I wait,
But you never deteriorate
And I wait, and I wait, and I wait,
But you never build a path to me

Cat calls come from crystal screens
You respond but can't say what they mean
How do you spell "infidelity"?
Queen of the feral

Kitten scratches writing blame
Seduction even in your name
We all need to own our shame
Queen of the feral

You're a long bridge begging any to cross
I'm a stepping stone that you use to get off
And I wait, and I wait, and I wait,
But you never deteriorate
And I wait, and I wait, and I wait,
But you never build a path to me

"Aim for the sky, even if you miss,
You'll be amongst the stars"
Well honey, if you've got lust on the brain,
You're not gonna go very far

I hope you can't unsee my face
I hope you recall my name
I pray you sleep all alone
I'll always be your stepping stone

released October 31, 2020
"Stepping Stone (Demo)" by The Arcade Rebellion

Written by Daniel Townsend
Performed by Miguel Flores & Daniel Townsend
Recorded at our home in Portland, OR.
Recorded & produced by Miguel Flores & Daniel Townsend

Rhythm guitar, vocals, bass - Daniel Townsend
Lead guitar, bass, programming - Miguel Flores

Stepping Stone (Demo)

Art noise from Portland, OR.

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