My name is Joel. I am 23 years old. I believe in God. I am far from perfect, but by grace I am forgiven. I have my dream job, and that job is singing in a band called This Century. We get to travel the world, play music and meet amazing people. I co-own a clothing line called KAN Apparel with my brother and best friend, Mark. We make products that benefit different charities in hopes to help those in need and to inspire positive action in the world around us. I strongly dislike rudeness and pessimism. I am an animal lover. I am a pescetarian. On this site, I post things that are on my mind and things that I like. I hope you enjoy some of it. Thanks. Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be. -Abraham Lincoln (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1"; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs); }(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk')); var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-21019799-1']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 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(Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am" target="_blank">instagram</a>)</p>http://joelkanitz.com/post/24186637823http://joelkanitz.com/post/24186637823Fri, 01 Jun 2012 01:52:16 -0700So far I dig the Philippines! (Taken with instagram)<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4v63wZX201qzr6owo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>So far I dig the Philippines! (Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am" target="_blank">instagram</a>)</p>http://joelkanitz.com/post/24102095930http://joelkanitz.com/post/24102095930Wed, 30 May 2012 18:43:08 -0700I'm adding Bleach Blonde in my summer jamz playlist hellyaaaaa \m/<p>YEAAAAH</p>http://joelkanitz.com/post/23983248407http://joelkanitz.com/post/23983248407Mon, 28 May 2012 22:37:16 -0700hi joel i love you and bleach blonde was amazing!<p>Thank you thank you!</p>http://joelkanitz.com/post/23982897057http://joelkanitz.com/post/23982897057Mon, 28 May 2012 22:28:13 -0700Two worldwide trends in one night thanks to our amazing fans! Go...<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4rpb68wNY1qzr6owo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Two worldwide trends in one night thanks to our amazing fans! Go get “Bleach Blonde” on iTunes now! (Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am" target="_blank">instagram</a>)</p>http://joelkanitz.com/post/23981152681http://joelkanitz.com/post/23981152681Mon, 28 May 2012 21:47:30 -0700Purchase our new single "Bleach Blonde" here!<a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/bleach-blonde-single/id530392043?ign-mpt=uo%3D4">Purchase our new single "Bleach Blonde" here!</a>http://joelkanitz.com/post/23980744114http://joelkanitz.com/post/23980744114Mon, 28 May 2012 21:38:51 -0700thiscentury: Here’s a studio sneak-peak of us tracking some...<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/h2Yqi65Pbg8?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://thiscentury.tumblr.com/post/23831104382/heres-a-studio-sneak-peak-of-us-tracking-some" target="_blank">thiscentury</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Here’s a studio sneak-peak of us tracking some vocals for “Bleach Blonde”!</p> </blockquote>http://joelkanitz.com/post/23831756564http://joelkanitz.com/post/23831756564Sat, 26 May 2012 18:10:01 -0700Hey Joel, since you guys are releasing your new single on the 29th, is there a chance you'll be playing it live in the Philippines?<p>Yes…a very good chance!</p>http://joelkanitz.com/post/23762015108http://joelkanitz.com/post/23762015108Fri, 25 May 2012 16:53:37 -0700thiscentury: The cover of our new single! (Taken with...<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4jw643Das1qbqczbo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://thiscentury.tumblr.com/post/23699387632/the-cover-of-our-new-single-taken-with" target="_blank">thiscentury</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>The cover of our new single! (Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am" target="_blank">instagram</a>)</p> </blockquote>http://joelkanitz.com/post/23741561414http://joelkanitz.com/post/23741561414Fri, 25 May 2012 10:44:42 -0700i work at an animal shelter and i was able to get a dog adopted out to a nice young couple. they told me to pick the name because i was so helpful to them. their dog is named joel. i instantly thought of you! the dog is blind - he can't see, therefore he judges no one. he has a heightened sense of sound though so he absolutely loves music. i know how much you love animals and i just thought i'd let you know this. :)<p>Wow, that is so cool! Thanks for sharing!</p>http://joelkanitz.com/post/23659403654http://joelkanitz.com/post/23659403654Wed, 23 May 2012 22:50:50 -0700Where was I? #thiscentury (Taken with instagram)<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m48imgAYWX1qzr6owo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Where was I? #thiscentury (Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am" target="_blank">instagram</a>)</p>http://joelkanitz.com/post/23304554834http://joelkanitz.com/post/23304554834Fri, 18 May 2012 13:08:40 -0700thiscenturyHey, we’re on a billboard! (Taken with instagram)<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3zdgbjIZn1qzr6owo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Hey, we’re on a billboard! (Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am" target="_blank">instagram</a>)</p>http://joelkanitz.com/post/22996355203http://joelkanitz.com/post/22996355203Sun, 13 May 2012 14:38:35 -0700tres<p>I have to share my excitement! Three things:</p> <p>1. New This Century music soon! Tell everyone you know!</p> <p>2. Arizona is getting a rain storm!</p> <p>3. I&#8217;ve discovered the classical music radio stations on iTunes. These Mozart channels are amazing. I&#8217;ve struck gold!</p>http://joelkanitz.com/post/22746755228http://joelkanitz.com/post/22746755228Wed, 09 May 2012 17:04:12 -0700joel kanitzthis centuryarizonamozartyeah babyWe’re taller than you.<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3mh2qshVC1qzr6owo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>We’re taller than you.</p>http://joelkanitz.com/post/22547109425http://joelkanitz.com/post/22547109425Sun, 06 May 2012 15:28:01 -0700_ _ _<p>Some things I will never get.</p> <p>&amp;</p> <p>Some things I will never get.</p>http://joelkanitz.com/post/22503742871http://joelkanitz.com/post/22503742871Sun, 06 May 2012 00:13:43 -0700joel kanitzthiscentury: Photo by Dirk Mai Dirk is such a good...<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3iu27P3nD1qbqczbo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://thiscentury.tumblr.com/post/22408653405/photo-by-dirk-mai" target="_blank">thiscentury</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Photo by Dirk Mai</p> </blockquote> <p>Dirk is such a good photographer.</p>http://joelkanitz.com/post/22412362626http://joelkanitz.com/post/22412362626Fri, 04 May 2012 17:16:08 -0700I don't even know if you'll get to reading this but you have inspired me so much; emotionally and spiritually. You make me want to have more faith and trust more in God. You've also taught me that negativity is never the right reaction to turn to. Though I'm still working on it, I'm making an effort. I just want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for you and This Century. I don't know what i'd do without you guys. Hope to see you soon(:<p>Reading this makes me smile. I’m still working on staying positive and trusting in God just as much as you are. The key is to never stop trying. And This Century would be nothing without fans like you!</p>http://joelkanitz.com/post/22374237273http://joelkanitz.com/post/22374237273Fri, 04 May 2012 00:56:34 -0700First, I can't thank any of you four enough for making amazing music. You all deserve all that is good in your lives. Second, I just found out that I will be getting the tattoo that you, very kindly, designed for me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Joel. Your lyrics have helped me through so many hard times, and to have them forever on my body will create the greatest feeling a girl can have.<p>Thank you times a million! I’m honored to have had a positive impact on you. Can’t wait to see the tattoo!</p>http://joelkanitz.com/post/22374086522http://joelkanitz.com/post/22374086522Fri, 04 May 2012 00:48:00 -0700I would love to go back in time and tell the 15-year-old me that...<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3hmd7pfZd1qzr6owo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I would love to go back in time and tell the 15-year-old me that one day I’d be playing here.</p>http://joelkanitz.com/post/22373808433http://joelkanitz.com/post/22373808433Fri, 04 May 2012 00:34:18 -0700joel kanitzphilippinesmanilathis centurylivesmart araneta coliseumnew This Century soon...<p>I&#8217;m so excited about the future of This Century. We&#8217;ve got so many good things in store for you. We get to release new music soon, which is something I&#8217;ve been waiting to do for way too long! It&#8217;s like trying to keep an amazing secret that you want to tell everyone. The new music is a nice, refreshing step forward&#8230;a new side of This Century. I know you&#8217;re going to enjoy it. Everything is going to be good. We&#8217;re ready for the next chapter. I&#8217;ve got the fire burning in me now more than it ever has before. I hope you&#8217;re all ready to come along for the ride!</p> <p>Stay well &amp; stay patient, new music is almost here!</p> <p>P.S. Do me the hugest favor and tell one new person about This Century today. Tweet me if you succeed, I want to hear about it!</p>http://joelkanitz.com/post/22372847988http://joelkanitz.com/post/22372847988Thu, 03 May 2012 23:50:20 -0700joel kanitzthis centuryfuturenew musicbandgood things