Cute Is What We Aim For
Cute Is What We Aim For was an American emo/pop-punk band from Buffalo, New York.[1] Formed in 2005, they have released two albums: The Same Old Blood Rush with a New Touch (2006) and Rotation (2008). They were signed to record label Fueled by Ramen for their two releases.
Cute Is What We Aim For
Buffalo, New York, U.S.
- 2005–2009
- 2010–2013
- 2016–2017
- Dave Melillo
- Shaant Hacikyan
- Jeff Czum
- Tom Falcone
- Fred Cimato
- Jack Marin
- Rob Neiss
- Mike Lasaponara
- Clark Spurlock
- Michael Brady
- Kevin Scoma
- DonPat Maclean
- Tyler Long
- Andy J Deluca
- Tabitha Rhoads
- Joseph White
- Liam Killeen
- Greg Parker
- Michael Novak
- Pat McCoochie
- Seth Van Dusen
History[edit]
Early years and signing with Fueled by Ramen (2001–2005)[edit]
The original members of Cute Is What We Aim For were childhood friends.[2] When the band was formed in January 2005,[3] the members were still in their teenage years.[2] Since the band's inception, it has been subject to several line-up changes.[4] Shortly after forming in January 2005, Cute Is What We Aim For began releasing demos through Myspace and PureVolume, which helped the band gain initial exposure.[3] Guitarist Jeff Czum said their success was brought about by Hawthorne Heights' street team: "Literally overnight we got like 10,000 fans on Myspace and started to get attention from labels."[5] In the following months, the group continued to record and play shows, increasing their fan base and declining advances from record labels.[3] On November 29, it was announced that the band had signed to Fueled by Ramen[6] after their founder John Janick listened to their New York City recording sessions in July.[7]
The Same Old Blood Rush with a New Touch (2006–2008)[edit]
In April 2006, former bassist Donnie Arthur joined the New Tragic, alongside members of From First to Last and Maylene and the Sons of Disaster.[8] He later formed Talking in My Sleep.[9] On June 20, 2006, Cute Is What We Aim For's debut album, The Same Old Blood Rush with a New Touch hit store shelves, debuting at number 75 on the Billboard 200.
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