Ah, don't you just miss those days where all you did was goof off? These guys don't. That's because holiday., a wacky conglomeration of twenty-somethings who love to rock, seems to be in a perpetual state of immaturity, and fun is their target. But don't try to tell them that: "It's all about the Benjamins for this band," insists lead singer and songwriter Titus DosRemedios, in their only slightly off-kilter presskit bio.

Guitarist Dylan Ryder agrees: "The live show is super-important to us…I mean, where else can I show off my platinum chains and iced-out wrists?" While, of course, the bling-bling is where it's at, these guys are in it for their love of music. holiday. met at the University of Rhode Island, booking and playing gigs every now and then, but with no real intention of commitment to the band. Eventually, though, with the fan base growing and steadily increasing encouragement from others, the boys decided to dedicate themselves to the band. Their first album, Words That Rhyme, contains the unique sounds of this rock band, with a retro feel, and a mellowness that undercurrents every song.

holiday. is currently busy playing various venues, including Northeastern University and their own University of Rhode Island, and planning a spring tour. And of course, toilet training their cat, Umi. The band's fun-loving style and music has attracted a large following, and their openness to fans is obvious. They post anything and everything on their site, sometimes even giving a little too much information. But it's all in the name of fun. Or is it money?

The best way to describe holiday.'s music would be to say soothing but jolting, retro and modern, oldie-new, and fun seriousness. There's a constant loveable aspect to the music, that's sure to get it stuck in your head for days. DosRemedios's voice sounds mature, while still managing to be predominately punky, and ultimately calming. Songs like, "Up Late," make feet involuntarily tap and heads bob against their wills. On the other hand, "Over and Over Again," demands seriousness without depression, and thoughtfulness without sadness. Guitar riffs weave in and out of the songs, just enough to make their presence known, and the backup vocals sound vaguely like the "ooh"s of Motown bands.

holiday. is all about infectious rhythms, upbeat music, a unique, one-of-a-kind sound, and, of course, constant hilarity. The band, made up of Titus DosRemedios on vocals and guitar, Dylan Ryder on guitar and vocals, Nick Talarico on drums, and Steve Cicchelli on bass and vocals, is not afraid to just step back and laugh at itself. Want proof? Check out their site, complete with mp3's, pictures, videos, and anything else you could possibly want: official website. Don't forget the flipbooks.