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Highlights
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Band in a Bubble Official Website Check out behind-the-scenes footage as the bubble goes up and the band gets ready! You watch their every move, daily highlights and sneak peeks of Cartel's new tracks!
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The Last of It! Livin on a prayer...or in a bubble?
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The Boys Open Up...Their Kitchen Thank God it's...Fried Chicken!!
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Too Much to Show Bubble unseen footage : Cartel fans play Say Anything (Else).
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Inside Cartel's World More unseen footage from inside the Bubble: Cartel explains the importance of cells, drugs and rock 'n' roll
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Photos | The Night When Rock Didn't Stop One of the biggest nights in rock had more pictures than we could put up in one day. Check out even more shots.
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Photos | More Photos from the Show! Check out more exclusive photos from the concert finale!
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Even More from the Bubble The guys of Cartel give fans laundry, homework help, and the opportunity to record on their new album.
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Photos | The Big Show! It has all lead to this moment! Cartel takes the stage on Pier 54 and performs new music recorded in the bubble!
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Unseen from the Bubble Check out this unseen footage from inside the bubble: Cobra Starship and New Found Glory stop in to hang with Cartel.
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Week 3 in the Bubble Check out what happened during Cartel's final week inside the bubble!
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Cartel in Concert Check out exclusive footage of Cartel's post-show concert on Pier 54!
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Bursting Out! Check out the full final episode of Band in a Bubble
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Who is Cartel? Here's a little primer on the band for those of you who aren't already in the know.
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In the Bubble Day 19 Time to celebrate! Cartel have silenced the nay-sayers and finished their album! With one day to spare!
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Episode Guide Check out the latest action inside the bubble.
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Cartel Fans! We Want You! Be a part of the show and get a chance to hang out by the bubble! Enter for a chance to see the band live in person and have some fun with guys!
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Get Directions to the Bubble! Want to hang by the bubble but you can't find us? Click here for directions!
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Say Anything (Else) Version 2 Check back here for updated videos of the band inside the bubble as well as some of Cartel's music videos.
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Meet The Band What's Will's "Porn star Name?" or Kevin's "Dream Car?" Learn everything there is to know about the band here. Plus an informative look into our host Blair Herter's meager beginnings!
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Photos | Dr Pepper Band In a Bubble Cast Click here to see what was captured today in the bubble! Plus tons of Cartel photos from the Warped Tour and the VMA Kick-Off Concert!
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Radio | Cartel's Radio Playlist Listen to a custom radio playlist, made exclusively by Cartel.
Show summary
What's a rock band from Georgia doing trapped in a transparent container in New York City? Welcome to Band in a Bubble, where the members of Cartel will put themselves under a microscope to give fans a real-time look into the making of their second album.
For 20 days beginning May 24, Cartel will live inside a 2,000-square-foot transparent bubble on Hudson River Park's Pier 54 in New York City. Sponsored by Dr Pepper, this fully interactive on-air and online event culminates when the bubble "bursts" and Cartel premiere a new song written and recorded completely from inside the bubble.
Designed by international firm TPG Architecture, the bubble consists of 55,000 pounds of steel truss and quarter-inch-thick fireproof rigid Fiberglas. The structure is equipped with a recording studio, kitchen, dining room, a casual lounge area and a spa-like bathroom, along with a suspended "Sleeping Bubble."
Once inside, the "Dr Pepper Bubble Band" -- singer/guitarist Will Pugh, guitarists Joseph Pepper and Nic Hudson, bassist Jeff Lett and drummer Kevin Sanders -- will not be able to leave. Occasional visitors will be allowed in, and they'll be able to keep in touch with friends, family and fans electronically.
Of course, there are also lots and lots of cameras that will follow Cartel as they eat, breathe, sleep and record the follow-up to their breakthrough debut album, Chroma.
Fans will be able to track the band's progress anytime online at drpepperbubble.com, on four half-hour specials that will air on MTV (May 24, June 2, June 9 and June 12), or in person, by dropping by to gaze into the bubble.
What happens when you put Cartel in a bubble? You'll have to watch to find out!
