Jason DiEmilio (Azusa Plane) RIP

I remember trying to order an Azusa Plane EP from him circa 98 or 99, going back and forth about it over email with him. I wanted to order it in CD form, but he was out of CDs, and he was trying to talk me into buying the vinyl but I didn’t want to because I didn’t have a record player – it was just me and him arguing about what format was better with no resolution at all. I never bought anything!

R.I.P.

Apparently, it's a little more involved. While I don't know the exact details, his medical problems were severe enough that, among other things, basically left him unable to listen to music so he ended his life.

Still shocked and incredibly sad about this. Jason played a small part in helping me get No-Fi started. He dropped off the radar in 2002 and I wish I made more of an effort to stay in touch.

Jason's initial concept that the Azusa Plane would "cease to exist" after ten 7" volumes takes on new resonance.

one with the temporal continuum, at last. RIP.

Are Earplugs For Sissies?
BY: Henry Owings

"Well, Henry you mentioned that to me earlier and it's a hard question to answer because many years ago, I said they were when I went to alot of shows. And I'd see these guys wearing earplugs all the time and it used to piss me off. I'd say "Why are these geeks wearing earplugs?" Then about 8 years later, my ears ring every night when I go to sleep. So now I know why those guys wore earplugs. I still don't wear earplugs. Some times I put rolled up napkins in my ears if it's too much and I want to be close to hear the band. So I think you are sort of a pussy if you wear earplugs but if you don't, you end up losing your hearing and it's not worth it. So I recommend wearing them, even though you're a pussy if you wear them. If you're 17 years old and wear earplugs, you're a pussy. If you're 30 years old and wear earplugs, that's okay. And that is the definitive answer."
Jason DiEmilio, The Azusa Plane

his medical problems were severe enough that, among other things, basically left him unable to listen to music so he ended his life.

is about the most awful thing I've ever read on here... so, absolutely, RIP

I am Jason’s aunt, he was like a son to me. When I am feeling down about his passing, like today, I search the web to find kind people that have fond memories of him. He was a great guy who loved music. It was his life and all of that was taken away six years ago when he got an extreme case of hyperacusis and tinnitis. To have both of these illnesses is very rare and debilitating. I know he perservered for years and tried every doctor and remedy to find some relief but there was none to be found. I too hope he is in a better place listening to music and playing his guitar and calling all of us “monkeys” for being sad.

Jason's the focus of this story

http://www.buzzfeed.com/joycecohen/noise-kills-when-everyday-sound-becomes-torture

christ

http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/webdr03/2013/3/14/13/enhanced-buzz-32754-1363280653-13.jpg

This is really sad.

Honestly, when we played shows, I would always say 'We don't fuck around with people's hearing'.

I know it's bad-ass to play loud and glamourise all that stuff, but handing out earplugs a la Mogwai really shows your appreciation for your audience that displays how much you respect them.

that article is sad and terrifying.

my band always hands out earplugs at shows, and i've found that people are very appreciative of it. Loud concerts are not typically a feature but a detriment for audiences. If venues were smart, they would hand out these inexpensive foam things and maybe people would stick around longer and drink more.

Rest in Power.

that suicide note is the most harrowing thing