The Graduate (band)
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| The Graduate | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Springfield, Illinois |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Genres | Rock |
| Labels | Icon MES Records |
| Members | Matt Kennedy Tim Moore Max Sauer Corey Warning Jared Wuestenberg |
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[edit] Biography
Formed in the demise of two popular Central-Illinois bands, The Graduate is a collaboration between long time friends Tim Moore, Corey Warning, Matt Kennedy, Max Sauer, and Jared Wuestenberg. After several years of heavy touring in their previous efforts, the band has been able to stir quite a buzz, and has amassed a formidable following that feels more like a family than a fan-base. This quintet has developed their own formula, inspired by such bands as U2, Third Eye Blind, Mute Math, Coldplay, and Death Cab for Cutie.
Since its inception in November 2005, the band has independently released an EP entitled Horror Show (April 2006), which stirred immediate industry attention and left fans eager for more. The Graduate has been a fast rising act in the Midwest indie circuit, due to their memorable songs, interactive live show, and their friendly disposition.
In late 2006, College Music Journal featured The Graduate on the cover of their publication, CMJ New Music Report. The article stated that The Graduate was the #1 most added band to college radio stations for the week of December 3rd, 2006. A total of 167 stations added their EP, Horror Show to their lineup.[1]
Touring in 2007, they have played with such acts as Jack's Mannequin, The Junior Varsity, Punchline, and Sullivan.
The Graduate is poised to release their debut full length album, Anhedonia on April 10th, 2007.
[edit] Line-up
- Matt Kennedy: Lead Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals
- Tim Moore: Drums
- Max Sauer: Rhythm Guitar, Vocals
- Corey Warning: Vocals, Keyboard, Guitar
- Jared Wuestenberg: Bass
[edit] Discography
- Horror Show (self-pressed, 2006) - EP
- Anhedonia (Icon MES Records, 2007) - LP
[edit] References
- ^ The Graduate Number One Most Added At College Radio. Central Coast Rocks (December 14, 2006).
