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Drew from Varsity Fanclub has Halloween tales just for you J-14ers!

Who (or what) are you dressing up as for Halloween tomorrow?

The boys of Varsity Fanclub just released the video for "Future Love," with a guest appearance by Miley Cyrus' BFF, Mandy Jiroux. Check it out!

Looking for a future love? You've come to the right place! Varsity Fanclub's Thomas Fiss, Jayk Purdy, Drew Ryan Scott, Bobby Edner and David Lei Brandt stopped by the J-14 office to explain why you should love them and how they're no average boy band.

J-14: Where did the name Varsity Fanclub come from?
Drew: We just needed to figure out a name, so we all sat around at a table and threw around ideas. Varsity sounded really cool, and then we added Fanclub because we wanted to be more connected to the fans.

J-14: The band was formed from a nationwide search. How have you bonded since that experience?
Thomas: Well, we actually live together, so if that doesn't do it, I don't know what will!
David: When we had the first audition, there was a time span because they were still traveling doing auditions. Jayk, Drew and I had met the first day. We all kept in contact, and then when we met up for the final callback, Thomas and Bobby were there. We all seriously clicked that day, and we all just happened to make it. Going into it was pretty cool because we all had at least an established relationship.

J-14: What is it like having five guys in one house?
Thomas: Loud.

J-14: Who's the cleanest?
All: Jayk!
Jayk: I have an OCD thing going on.
David: Jayk also has a bulldog, Winston, so he's cleaning up after him a lot.
Thomas: That dog slobbers, but I love him.

J-14: Who takes the longest to get ready?
All: Drew!
Drew: I'll rearrange the room after I get ready. I don't know! I was the last one out yesterday.

J-14: Which songs means the most to you?
Jayk: I really like a song called "Bad Habit." It's so hard to pick because it changes constantly. It just depends on what mood I'm in.
Drew: There are so many different genres all put into one, and there are so many different types of songs on there, so I think everybody can connect with something that's on the album.

J-14: You have a song called "Complicated Girl." Who was it written about?
Drew: Actually, I think it should be called Complicated Guy. We're all pretty complex! I think I was talking to someone at the time, and I was the complicated one!

J-14: How do you feel about comparisons to 'NSync and Backstreet Boys?
David: Those groups--in their time--were amazing, so to be compared to them is actually pretty cool. Really, it's an honor and flattering.

J-14: How much training goes into all of this?
David: We've been in serious boy-band boot camp for two years. Dance rehearsals from 10 to 10, recording for the past year. Our days for the past year have been completely jam-packed, whether it's working out, dancing, singing, photo shoots...
Jayk: It takes a lot. Honestly, my perception of boy bands before I came into one was, 'Oh, wow, it's a cake walk! Just stand there and be pretty.' But it is ridiculous! It is a lot of work, and you have to be extremely dedicated and be focused and you really have to know what you want.

J-14: What's the coolest thing about your fans?
Thomas: We haven't gotten too many outrageous gifts, but the coolest thing were these little teddy bears that a girl made for us. They were custom made to fit our personalities! Mine had a little surfboard.
Drew: Mine was green.
Jayk: Mine had a trucker hat on.
David: Mine had a glove and a fedora.
Bobby: [Mine] had a basketball.

J-14 was the only magazine at their first-ever arena show. You can check out all the deets on our MySpace page. Their debut album drops January 13.

Thousands of screaming fans got one-step closer to being Varsity Fanclub's future loves after their first ever arena show in Trenton, NJ, where they opened for Jordin Sparks and Jesse McCartney! J-14 was the only magazine there, hanging out with the boys backstage, at sound check, at dinner and before and after their performance! Head to our MySpace page to check out all the deets from the event, plus exclusive videos and photos!

Check out Drew's vid below!

We even have a signed dry-erase board for one lucky fan! Click here to enter!

J-14 just returned from hanging out with the awesome boys of Varsity Fanclub all day! We got to hang out with the boys backstage and check out what goes on behind-the-scenes before a big performance and their meet & greet! Today was their first ever arena performance at the Sovereign Bank Arena in Trenton, NJ, and J-14 was the ONLY teen mag there to catch it all! We also saw Jordin Sparks and Jesse McCartney and talked to them for a bit too!

Check back soon for pics and video!

What's your favorite Varsity Fanclub song?

Check out footage of Varsity Fan Club shooting their video for "Future Love" with Miley Cyrus' best bud, Mandy Jiroux. VFC's debut disc drops October 24.

I just got off the phone with Jayk from Varsity Fanclub! He's been on the set of VFC's first ever music video for their single, "Future Love," since 5:30 a.m./PT but he was stoked to be on set. In fact, he was so excited, he could barely sleep last night!

The video is set in the year 3000, when there are no more concerts! Fans go to ViewPods to check out their fave bands from the past, so you'll see a performance from VFC as well as some hot choreography during the video's dance break. "We actually had to learn the steps last night!" Jayk reveals.

Even cooler, Jayk's "future love" is played by Miley Cyrus' BFF, Mandy Jiroux! Jayk's known Mandy for two and a half years, from when he still lived in Las Vegas. "It's kinda crazy that it came full circle and she's in the video--my video girlfriend!" Jayk shares. So was it weird to have his friend play a love interest? "No, not at all," he insists. "It's totally comfortable, I promise."

During rehearsals yesterday, the boys even had a special visit from Miley! Today's Billy Ray Cyrus' birthday, so before going out to buy a present for her dad, Miley hung out with the boys and Mandy. "She's so nice!" Jayk says. "It's crazy how someone that huge is so down-to-earth."

The guys will be on set way into the early morning hours, filming in crazy silver outfits and shooting in front of green screens. When the video hits MTV in three to four weeks, you'll be able to check out the surprise ending that Jayk hinted at--the secret dialogue in it was his favorite part to film when I chatted with him--and the song "Future Love" hits the top 40 airwaves today!