Punchline (band)
Encyclopedia
Punchline is an American rock
band from Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania
, that formed in 1998. The band released released their sixth full-length album Delightfully Pleased on August 10, 2010 on their own label, Modern Short Stories
, and TDR Records.
, bassist Chris Fafalios, and drummer PJ Caruso. At its inception, Chris was a senior in high school and PJ and Steve were juniors. Punchline played local shows and recorded their first album, How to Get Kicked Out of the Mall
, a blend of pop- and ska
-influenced punk. In later recordings, the ska influence would become less prominent.
In 1999, the band self-produced and self-released the full-length Punchline
.
After being joined by guitarist/vocalist Paul Menotiades, they recorded and co-produced Major Motion Picture
with Billy Rossi for an August 2001 release. The four collaborated with Rossi again in 2002 on The Rewind EP
. The EP's four tracks marked a transition into what would become their signature pop-punk sound.
Records. The Rewind EP
was remixed and remastered by Shelly Yakus for its Fueled by Ramen
re-release. Early pressings included The Rewind Documentary DVD, a collection of footage of the band.
On February 2004's full-length Action, produced by Sean O'Keefe
, Punchline set itself apart in the saturated world of pop-punk music with bright three-part harmonies, unique melodies, catchy riffs, and a strong rhythm section. Soboslai, Menotiades, and Fafalios all contributed vocals to the disc, and the first 10,000 pressings also included a DVD entitled The Action DVD.
During a tour, guitarist/vocalist, Paul Menotiades formed a serious drug habit and abruptly left the band. The remaining members enlisted long-time friend Greg Wood to fill in on guitar and vocals for the remaining shows of the tour. Wood, who also performed as a solo artist and was a member of Connecticut's now defunct West Beverly, later joined the band as a permanent member, and plays keys/piano in addition to guitar on Punchline's 2006 release 37 Everywhere
.
In 2005, TDR Records (formerly known as To Define Records) released an Over It
/Punchline split 7-inch vinyl featuring two exclusive songs. The Over It side features an acoustic version of "Partner in Crime," while the Punchline side features a previously unreleased acoustic version of "Battlescars."
, produced by Shep Goodman
and Kenny Gioia
, was released by Fueled by Ramen Records on April 11, 2006. The album is dedicated to the life and times of John "Beatz" Holohan (1974–2005), former drummer of Bayside
.
The album's title refers to the theory suggesting that 37 is the most commonly seen number. The album's liner notes state: "The number 37 is everywhere. It is in your daily routine and it will surprise you. Look for it and it will look for you." Jason Sho Green, the artist/designer for the album, says the liner notes contain 37 instances of the number 37.
The album features guest vocals from Anthony Raneri of New York's Bayside
and Vinnie Caruana
of I Am the Avalanche
and formerly The Movie Life on "Flashlight," John Johansen of the defunct Stryder
on "Caller 10", and Josh Bonner of the defunct Unsung Zeroes on "Wars Will Always Happen," as well as guest guitar work by Ryan Mendez of Yellowcard
on "Don't Try This at Home."
On August 28, 2006, the band announced the departure of Greg Wood. Wood is said to be in good standing with the band, and left the band to pursue other interests, specifically a solo career and teaching guitar.
Wood was replaced by Jon Belan, a long-time Punchline friend, former member of The Berlin Project
, and lead singer of Gene the Werewolf. His first tour with the band was the "Better Than Knowing Where You Are Tour," headlined by Spitalfield
, with support from Over It
, Valencia
, Peachcake
, and Boys Like Girls
, in addition to Punchline.
, now member of the band Let Go
), and Part 2 of the new album was recorded at Smart Studios
in Madison, Wisconsin with Sean O'Keefe
, who previously produced Punchline's Action album.
On February 7, 2008 the band announced their departure from Fueled By Ramen in a brief statement:
On July 11, 2008, Punchline created their independent label, Modern Short Stories
, using the winnings ($25,000) from Heavy.com
's Contraband Contest.
On "37 day" (March 7) 2008, Punchline announced in their AIM chatroom that the new album would be titled Just Say Yes.
Just Say Yes was released on September 16, 2008. A four-song bonus disc, "Just Say Maybe", was included with the first 500 pre-ordered copies.
On May 3, 2009, Punchline premiered their new music video for "Ghostie" at 7:37 PM EST during an Absolutepunk.net Chat.
On August 30, 2009, Punchline offered the new song "Heart of Gold" up for free download. But those who paid $3 or more received 5 bonus songs, including rare Punchline tracks.
On September 12, 2009, during a hometown show in Pittsburgh, PA on the AbsolutePunk.net Next Favorite Band Tour, Punchline asked temporary drummer Pat Dee, formerly of the band Victory Lane, to become a permanent member of Punchline.
Punchline announced the departure of guitarist Jon Belan later that week. Former guitarist Paul Menotiades is replacing Belan for their Fall 2009 US tour "and [for] possible future recordings."
On December 1, 2009, Punchine released a digital collection of unreleased songs titled Night Lights
.
A couple weeks after their recording sessions were completed Punchline released a goodie for fans of the television series Lost
. A single rough mix track entitled "Roller Coaster Smoke." The track was released the day of the Lost series finale. The official music video was released on July 23, 2010. It was directed by Pittsburgh filmmaker/comedian Joe DeWitt.
On June 24, Punchline revealed that the new album will be called Delightfully Pleased and will be released on August 10, through Modern Short Stories and TDR Records. The artwork as also been released, the first song, "21 Forever," was released on their newly relaunched Web site, PunchKids.com, on July 18. According to the band, this is their best album yet.
Punchline has put up a website, www.brokencydesucks.com where the downloading of Delightfully Pleased can be purchased for any price. The name is referring to a crunkcore group, Brokencyde
, that was involved in a fight with Muro at a show in Pittsburgh, Monday April 25, 2011.
Internationally, the band has a sizable following in Japan. In the summer of 2004, Punchline toured Japan with then-labelmates Fall Out Boy
, and in June 2006, they headlined a Japanese tour with support from Paramore
and October Fall
.
In May 2007, Punchline toured the UK for the first time as a supporting act on the Good To Go Tour
2007 with rotating headliners Wheatus
, MC Lars
and Army Of Freshmen
.
In February 2008, Punchline toured the United Kingdom for the second time with MxPx
and The Get Go on the fourth installment of the Good To Go Tour
.
Punchline continues to tour the United States as well. In June 2009, Punchline co-headlined the Major/Minor Tour with Socratic.
In September 2009, Punchline set out on the AbsolutePunk Next Favorite Band Tour with Farewell
, Between The Trees
, and Action Item.
They toured with Hawthorne Heights
, Just Surrender
, Monty Are I
and Nightbeast during Hawthorne Heights' 2009 Never Sleep Again tour.
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
band from Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania
Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania
Belle Vernon is a borough located in Fayette County, Pennsylvania along the Monongahela River. The population was 1,211 at the 2000 census. The town is served by the Belle Vernon Area School District, which is actually centered in Rostraver, Westmoreland County.geographical anomaly: The...
, that formed in 1998. The band released released their sixth full-length album Delightfully Pleased on August 10, 2010 on their own label, Modern Short Stories
Modern Short Stories
Modern Short Stories is a Pittsburgh-based "media label" founded by Steve Soboslai and Chris Fafalios of the Pittsburgh pop-punk band Punchline and friend Amanda Yu. It's slogan is "Every song is a modern short story."-Creation:...
, and TDR Records.
1998-2002: The Early Years
Punchline formed in 1998 as a three-piece band consisting of lead vocalist/guitarist Steve SoboslaiSteve Soboslai
Steve Soboslai is an American singer/songwriter. He is the lead singer and guitarist of the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based punk band Punchline....
, bassist Chris Fafalios, and drummer PJ Caruso. At its inception, Chris was a senior in high school and PJ and Steve were juniors. Punchline played local shows and recorded their first album, How to Get Kicked Out of the Mall
How To Get Kicked Out Of The Mall
How to Get Kicked Out of the Mall is the debut album of Punchline. It was released on no label in 1998 .-Track listing:# "Let You Know"# "Problems"# "Heart Attack"# "Jarrod Isn't Funny"# "As You Sleep"# "Old Scratch"# "Again"...
, a blend of pop- and ska
Ska
Ska |Jamaican]] ) is a music genre that originated in Jamaica in the late 1950s, and was the precursor to rocksteady and reggae. Ska combined elements of Caribbean mento and calypso with American jazz and rhythm and blues...
-influenced punk. In later recordings, the ska influence would become less prominent.
In 1999, the band self-produced and self-released the full-length Punchline
Punchline (album)
Punchline is the second album from the band of the same name. It was released on June 1, 1999.-Track listing:# "Floor Creature"# "Much More"# "Fall a Little Harder"# "My Turn "# "Bingo"# "Looking for Teen Friendship"...
.
After being joined by guitarist/vocalist Paul Menotiades, they recorded and co-produced Major Motion Picture
Major Motion Picture
Major Motion Picture is an EP by Punchline.-Track listing:# "Express"# "I Don't Know"# "Weekends"# "Here Goes Nothing"# "You Mean the World to Me"# "Yearlong Winter"# "Cold as You"# "Lights Out"...
with Billy Rossi for an August 2001 release. The four collaborated with Rossi again in 2002 on The Rewind EP
The Rewind EP
The Rewind EP was originally recorded in 2002 in collaboration with Billy Rossi.The band signed to Fueled by Ramen Records in 2003 and The Rewind EP was remixed and remastered by Shelly Yakus for its Fueled by Ramen re-release. Early pressings included The Rewind Documentary DVD.-Track listing:#...
. The EP's four tracks marked a transition into what would become their signature pop-punk sound.
2003-2005: Gaining Popularity, Fueled by Ramen
In 2003, the band signed to Fueled by RamenFueled by Ramen
Fueled by Ramen is an American record label which operates as a subsidiary of Warner Music Group, and is distributed by Atlantic Records. The label, founded in Gainesville, Florida, is based in New York City...
Records. The Rewind EP
The Rewind EP
The Rewind EP was originally recorded in 2002 in collaboration with Billy Rossi.The band signed to Fueled by Ramen Records in 2003 and The Rewind EP was remixed and remastered by Shelly Yakus for its Fueled by Ramen re-release. Early pressings included The Rewind Documentary DVD.-Track listing:#...
was remixed and remastered by Shelly Yakus for its Fueled by Ramen
Fueled by Ramen
Fueled by Ramen is an American record label which operates as a subsidiary of Warner Music Group, and is distributed by Atlantic Records. The label, founded in Gainesville, Florida, is based in New York City...
re-release. Early pressings included The Rewind Documentary DVD, a collection of footage of the band.
On February 2004's full-length Action, produced by Sean O'Keefe
Sean O'Keefe (producer)
Sean O'Keefe is an American record producer. He produced two RIAA gold albums before the age of 24: Fall Out Boy's Take This to Your Grave and Hawthorne Heights's The Silence in Black and White. He mixed and co-produced the Plain White T's 2007 commercial success Hey There Delilah, earning him...
, Punchline set itself apart in the saturated world of pop-punk music with bright three-part harmonies, unique melodies, catchy riffs, and a strong rhythm section. Soboslai, Menotiades, and Fafalios all contributed vocals to the disc, and the first 10,000 pressings also included a DVD entitled The Action DVD.
During a tour, guitarist/vocalist, Paul Menotiades formed a serious drug habit and abruptly left the band. The remaining members enlisted long-time friend Greg Wood to fill in on guitar and vocals for the remaining shows of the tour. Wood, who also performed as a solo artist and was a member of Connecticut's now defunct West Beverly, later joined the band as a permanent member, and plays keys/piano in addition to guitar on Punchline's 2006 release 37 Everywhere
37 Everywhere
37 Everywhere is Punchline's second full-length album on Fueled by Ramen Records. It reached a peak of #36 on the Billboard Heatseekers albums chart on April 29, 2006...
.
In 2005, TDR Records (formerly known as To Define Records) released an Over It
Over It (band)
Over It is a rock band from Orange County, California. Originally from Alexandria, Virginia, the band formed in 1998 to play pop punk, and has since developed a more mainstream rock sound with punk roots. They were most recently signed to Virgin Records, but are currently unsigned.The band,...
/Punchline split 7-inch vinyl featuring two exclusive songs. The Over It side features an acoustic version of "Partner in Crime," while the Punchline side features a previously unreleased acoustic version of "Battlescars."
2006: 37 Everywhere
37 Everywhere37 Everywhere
37 Everywhere is Punchline's second full-length album on Fueled by Ramen Records. It reached a peak of #36 on the Billboard Heatseekers albums chart on April 29, 2006...
, produced by Shep Goodman
Shep Goodman
Shep Goodman is a Multi-Platinum music producer and songwriter. He got his start in the music industry, by fronting the Elektra Records signed rock-act . After the disbandment of the band, he started the music production company Sheppard Music Inc with Kenny Gioia. They were known as "Shep & Kenny,...
and Kenny Gioia
Kenny Gioia
Kenny Gioia is a Multi-Platinum music producer, engineer, mixer and songwriter from New York City, who is best known for working on the #1 hits "Sex and Candy" and "Crush"...
, was released by Fueled by Ramen Records on April 11, 2006. The album is dedicated to the life and times of John "Beatz" Holohan (1974–2005), former drummer of Bayside
Bayside (band)
Bayside is an American punk rock band from Queens which formed in the winter of 2000. The band has released five full length albums since signing to Victory Records...
.
The album's title refers to the theory suggesting that 37 is the most commonly seen number. The album's liner notes state: "The number 37 is everywhere. It is in your daily routine and it will surprise you. Look for it and it will look for you." Jason Sho Green, the artist/designer for the album, says the liner notes contain 37 instances of the number 37.
The album features guest vocals from Anthony Raneri of New York's Bayside
Bayside (band)
Bayside is an American punk rock band from Queens which formed in the winter of 2000. The band has released five full length albums since signing to Victory Records...
and Vinnie Caruana
Vinnie Caruana
Vinnie Caruana is an American singer. He was the vocalist for Long Island punk band The Movielife from their inception in 1997 until their break-up in 2003. He is now the lead singer and songwriter for the indie/post hardcore band I Am the Avalanche, a Brooklyn-based indie rock band whose first...
of I Am the Avalanche
I Am the Avalanche
-History:I Am the Avalanche was formed by vocalist Vinnie Caruana after the break-up of his previous band The Movielife, and followed his short stint playing in Head Automatica....
and formerly The Movie Life on "Flashlight," John Johansen of the defunct Stryder
STRYDER
STRYDER are a Psychedelic rock band. They formed on the Sunshine Coast in late 2010 comprising lead vocalist and synth player Joe White, lead guitarist Nathan Kendall, bass player Bodi Lowrie and drummer Luke Franklin...
on "Caller 10", and Josh Bonner of the defunct Unsung Zeroes on "Wars Will Always Happen," as well as guest guitar work by Ryan Mendez of Yellowcard
Yellowcard
Yellowcard is an American pop punk/alternative rock band formed in Jacksonville, Florida in 1997, and based in Los Angeles, California since 2000. Their music features the use of a violin, unusual for the genre...
on "Don't Try This at Home."
On August 28, 2006, the band announced the departure of Greg Wood. Wood is said to be in good standing with the band, and left the band to pursue other interests, specifically a solo career and teaching guitar.
Wood was replaced by Jon Belan, a long-time Punchline friend, former member of The Berlin Project
The Berlin Project
The Berlin Project was an American rock band from just outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; with influences from the punk, and ska music scenes that was active from 1995-2005...
, and lead singer of Gene the Werewolf. His first tour with the band was the "Better Than Knowing Where You Are Tour," headlined by Spitalfield
Spitalfield
Spitalfield was a rock band based in Chicago, signed to the Victory Records label.Formed in 1998, Spitalfield caught the attention of Victory Records with their 2002 release The Cloak And Dagger Club EP and a year later released fan-favorite Remember Right Now...
, with support from Over It
Over It (band)
Over It is a rock band from Orange County, California. Originally from Alexandria, Virginia, the band formed in 1998 to play pop punk, and has since developed a more mainstream rock sound with punk roots. They were most recently signed to Virgin Records, but are currently unsigned.The band,...
, Valencia
Valencia (band)
Valencia is an alternative rock/punk band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are currently on hiatus.-History:Valencia met by playing local shows together around the tri-state area in separate bands. George Ciukurescu and JD Perry grew up together; attending elementary school, high school, and...
, Peachcake
Peachcake
Peachcake is an American indie pop group from Carefree, Arizona, formed in December 2003. Peachcake are known for their high energy live shows along with their heavy interaction and crowd participation with their audiences...
, and Boys Like Girls
Boys Like Girls
Boys Like Girls is an American rock band from Massachusetts. Formed in 2005, the group gained mainstream recognition when it released its self-titled debut album. Boys Like Girls was the co-headliner with Good Charlotte for the Soundtrack of Your Summer Tour 2008 that toured across the United...
, in addition to Punchline.
2008: Just Say Yes and Modern Short Stories
Punchline's follow-up to 37 Everywhere was recorded in 2007 in two parts. Part 1 was recorded at Room Sound Studios in Tempe, Arizona with producer Jamie Woolford (formerly of The StereoThe Stereo
The Stereo is a pop rock/rock and roll band started in 1999 by former ska/punk band frontmen Jamie Woolford and Rory Phillips . The pair were initially brought together on recommendation of their record label Fueled By Ramen. The duo then recorded their first album Three Hundred, released June 1999...
, now member of the band Let Go
Let Go (band)
Let Go is a rock band from Tempe, Arizona, formed in late 2004. They are currently signed to southern California record label The Militia Group.- History :Let Go was formed in late 2004 by The Stereo's Jamie Woolford and Chris Serafini...
), and Part 2 of the new album was recorded at Smart Studios
Smart Studios
Smart Studios was a recording studio located at 1254 E Washington Ave in Madison, Wisconsin. It was set up in 1983 by Butch Vig and Steve Marker to produce local bands....
in Madison, Wisconsin with Sean O'Keefe
Sean O'Keefe
Sean O'Keefe is the CEO of EADS North America, a subsidiary of the European aerospace firm EADS, a former Administrator of NASA, and former chancellor of Louisiana State University . O'Keefe is also a former member of the board of directors of DuPont...
, who previously produced Punchline's Action album.
On February 7, 2008 the band announced their departure from Fueled By Ramen in a brief statement:
"After many years on fueled by ramen its time for us to move on, after fulfilling the obligations of our contract with FBR we decided that we wanted to look for a new home. Armed with a new record that's already recorded we are excited to move on to something new. Thanks to the people at the FBR that supported us and helped us it means . closes and one opens."
On July 11, 2008, Punchline created their independent label, Modern Short Stories
Modern Short Stories
Modern Short Stories is a Pittsburgh-based "media label" founded by Steve Soboslai and Chris Fafalios of the Pittsburgh pop-punk band Punchline and friend Amanda Yu. It's slogan is "Every song is a modern short story."-Creation:...
, using the winnings ($25,000) from Heavy.com
Heavy.com
Heavy.com is a broadband entertainment website founded in 1999 in New York City. The site was founded by David Carson and Simon Assaad in the wake of the popularity of their first series of video shorts, Behind the Music that Sucks...
's Contraband Contest.
On "37 day" (March 7) 2008, Punchline announced in their AIM chatroom that the new album would be titled Just Say Yes.
Just Say Yes was released on September 16, 2008. A four-song bonus disc, "Just Say Maybe", was included with the first 500 pre-ordered copies.
2009: More Line-up Changes and Night Lights
On January 25, 2009, Punchline announced the departure of long-time drummer and original member P.J. Caruso. In a blog entry posted the same day, vocalist Steve Soboslai notified readers the split was amicable, announced a temporary stand-in for already scheduled shows, reassured fans that they plan on making music for a long time to come, and announced plans for a spring 2009 tour and DVD release, as well as a new album sometime this year.On May 3, 2009, Punchline premiered their new music video for "Ghostie" at 7:37 PM EST during an Absolutepunk.net Chat.
On August 30, 2009, Punchline offered the new song "Heart of Gold" up for free download. But those who paid $3 or more received 5 bonus songs, including rare Punchline tracks.
On September 12, 2009, during a hometown show in Pittsburgh, PA on the AbsolutePunk.net Next Favorite Band Tour, Punchline asked temporary drummer Pat Dee, formerly of the band Victory Lane, to become a permanent member of Punchline.
Punchline announced the departure of guitarist Jon Belan later that week. Former guitarist Paul Menotiades is replacing Belan for their Fall 2009 US tour "and [for] possible future recordings."
On December 1, 2009, Punchine released a digital collection of unreleased songs titled Night Lights
Night Lights
Night Lights: A Collection of Previously Unreleased Songs is a compilation album released by American pop punk band Punchline on December 1, 2009, compiling 20 of the band's b-sides from the past 6–7 years....
.
2010–present: Delightfully Pleased
Beginning in May, Punchline set out to Ohio to record with Jamie Woolford. Somewhere around this time, former drummer, Pat Dee, was let go from the band. Cory Muro, of Paul Menotiades' other band The Composure, is Pat's replacement.A couple weeks after their recording sessions were completed Punchline released a goodie for fans of the television series Lost
Lost (TV series)
Lost is an American television series that originally aired on ABC from September 22, 2004 to May 23, 2010, consisting of six seasons. Lost is a drama series that follows the survivors of the crash of a commercial passenger jet flying between Sydney and Los Angeles, on a mysterious tropical island...
. A single rough mix track entitled "Roller Coaster Smoke." The track was released the day of the Lost series finale. The official music video was released on July 23, 2010. It was directed by Pittsburgh filmmaker/comedian Joe DeWitt.
On June 24, Punchline revealed that the new album will be called Delightfully Pleased and will be released on August 10, through Modern Short Stories and TDR Records. The artwork as also been released, the first song, "21 Forever," was released on their newly relaunched Web site, PunchKids.com, on July 18. According to the band, this is their best album yet.
Punchline has put up a website, www.brokencydesucks.com where the downloading of Delightfully Pleased can be purchased for any price. The name is referring to a crunkcore group, Brokencyde
Brokencyde
Brokencyde is an American crunkcore musical group from Albuquerque, New Mexico, founded in 2006.-History:Brokencyde was founded by singers Se7en and Mikl. The name of the band supposedly originated from the idea that their music was "broken inside" due to personal problems. After the band began...
, that was involved in a fight with Muro at a show in Pittsburgh, Monday April 25, 2011.
Touring
Punchline has toured the United States extensively. In Spring 2005, they embarked on their first proper headlining tour, "The Now or Never Tour."Internationally, the band has a sizable following in Japan. In the summer of 2004, Punchline toured Japan with then-labelmates Fall Out Boy
Fall Out Boy
Fall Out Boy is an American rock band from Wilmette, Illinois, formed in 2001. The band consists of vocalist, guitarist and composer Patrick Stump, bassist and lyricist Pete Wentz, guitarist Joe Trohman, and drummer Andy Hurley. The band released five studio albums from 2003–2008...
, and in June 2006, they headlined a Japanese tour with support from Paramore
Paramore
Paramore is an American rock band from Franklin, Tennessee, formed in 2004. The band consists of lead vocalist Hayley Williams, bassist Jeremy Davis, and guitarist Taylor York...
and October Fall
October Fall
-Trivia:*Guitarist Clark Harrison was a winning contestant on Fox Kids' Moolah Beach*Jack Marin, original bassist, played bass in Cute Is What We Aim For for a short time after parting ways with October Fall....
.
In May 2007, Punchline toured the UK for the first time as a supporting act on the Good To Go Tour
Good To Go Tour
The Good To Go Tour is a British multi-artist package concert tour that features a mix of established acts from the American punk/rock/ska/pop genres and rising UK bands.-History:...
2007 with rotating headliners Wheatus
Wheatus
Wheatus are an American rock group from Northport, New York. They are known for their 2000 single "Teenage Dirtbag" which was featured in the movie Loser, as well as in the HBO miniseries Generation Kill.-1995-2002: Formation and Wheatus:...
, MC Lars
MC Lars
Andrew Robert MacFarlane Nielsen is an American rapper, known by his stage name MC Lars. He is the self-proclaimed originator of "post-punk laptop rap". He was one of the first underground rappers to sample and reference post-punk and emo bands...
and Army Of Freshmen
Army of Freshmen
Army of Freshmen is an independent 6 piece rock band based out of Ventura, California that has played over 1,000 shows in 43 states and 11 countries.-Early Years :...
.
In February 2008, Punchline toured the United Kingdom for the second time with MxPx
MxPx
MxPx is a pop punk band from Bremerton, Washington with connections to the Christian punk scene. The band has recorded eight studio albums, four EPs, four compilation albums, a live album, a VHS tape, a DVD and released 20 singles....
and The Get Go on the fourth installment of the Good To Go Tour
Good To Go Tour
The Good To Go Tour is a British multi-artist package concert tour that features a mix of established acts from the American punk/rock/ska/pop genres and rising UK bands.-History:...
.
Punchline continues to tour the United States as well. In June 2009, Punchline co-headlined the Major/Minor Tour with Socratic.
In September 2009, Punchline set out on the AbsolutePunk Next Favorite Band Tour with Farewell
Farewell (band)
Farewell is an American pop punk band formed in 2004 in Greensboro, North Carolina. They were signed to Epitaph Records releasing two CDs. After fulfilling their contractural obligations with the release of their second CD, the relationship with Epitaph ended....
, Between The Trees
Between the Trees
Between the Trees was an American Rock band from Orlando, Florida, formed in 2005. The band consisted of vocalist/guitarist Ryan Kirkland, lead guitarist Stevie Benz, drummer Josh Butler and bassist Jeremy Butler....
, and Action Item.
They toured with Hawthorne Heights
Hawthorne Heights
Hawthorne Heights is an American rock band from Dayton, Ohio, formed in 2001. Their line-up currently consists of lead-singer and rhythm guitarist JT Woodruff, lead-guitarist and vocalist Micah Carli, bassist and backing vocalist Matt Ridenour, and drummer Eron Bucciarelli...
, Just Surrender
Just Surrender
Just Surrender was a rock band from Dover Plains, New York, formerly known as A Second Chance. Just Surrender was formed by three high school friends Jason Maffucci, Andrew Meunier, and Steve Miller. Vocalist/guitarist Dan Simons, formerly of "The Record Collection," joined the original three...
, Monty Are I
Monty Are I
Monty Are I is an American rock band from Cranston, Rhode Island. Monty Are I is titled after the band instructor, Arthur Montanaro. The "Are I" portion of the name is a pun on "RI", Rhode Island's postal abbreviation.-History and Achievements:Monty Are I won Takeover Records' "Sign My Band"...
and Nightbeast during Hawthorne Heights' 2009 Never Sleep Again tour.
Members
- Steve Soboslai – vocals, guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
- Chris Fafalios – bassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
, vocals - Paul Menotiades – guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
, vocals - Cory Muro – drums, vocals
Former members
- Greg Wood – guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
, vocals - PJ Caruso – drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
- Jon Belan – guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
, vocals, keyboardsKeyboard instrumentA keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments... - Pat Dee – drums, percussion
Albums
| Release date | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | How to Get Kicked Out of the Mall How To Get Kicked Out Of The Mall How to Get Kicked Out of the Mall is the debut album of Punchline. It was released on no label in 1998 .-Track listing:# "Let You Know"# "Problems"# "Heart Attack"# "Jarrod Isn't Funny"# "As You Sleep"# "Old Scratch"# "Again"... |
self-released |
| June 1, 1999 | Punchline Punchline (album) Punchline is the second album from the band of the same name. It was released on June 1, 1999.-Track listing:# "Floor Creature"# "Much More"# "Fall a Little Harder"# "My Turn "# "Bingo"# "Looking for Teen Friendship"... |
self-released |
| February 24, 2004 | Action | Fueled by Ramen Fueled by Ramen Fueled by Ramen is an American record label which operates as a subsidiary of Warner Music Group, and is distributed by Atlantic Records. The label, founded in Gainesville, Florida, is based in New York City... |
| April 11, 2006 | 37 Everywhere 37 Everywhere 37 Everywhere is Punchline's second full-length album on Fueled by Ramen Records. It reached a peak of #36 on the Billboard Heatseekers albums chart on April 29, 2006... |
Fueled by Ramen Fueled by Ramen Fueled by Ramen is an American record label which operates as a subsidiary of Warner Music Group, and is distributed by Atlantic Records. The label, founded in Gainesville, Florida, is based in New York City... |
| September 16, 2008 | Just Say Yes Just Say Yes (Punchline album) Just Say Yes is an album from pop punk band Punchline, first announced in April 2008 with a release date of September 16, 2008. It is the follow-up to 2006's 37 Everywhere. Tracks 1-5, 7, 9, and 10 of the album were recorded at Room Sound Studios in Tempe, Arizona with producer Jamie Woolford... |
Modern Short Stories Modern Short Stories Modern Short Stories is a Pittsburgh-based "media label" founded by Steve Soboslai and Chris Fafalios of the Pittsburgh pop-punk band Punchline and friend Amanda Yu. It's slogan is "Every song is a modern short story."-Creation:... |
| August 10, 2010 | Delightfully Pleased | Modern Short Stories Modern Short Stories Modern Short Stories is a Pittsburgh-based "media label" founded by Steve Soboslai and Chris Fafalios of the Pittsburgh pop-punk band Punchline and friend Amanda Yu. It's slogan is "Every song is a modern short story."-Creation:... /TDR Records |
EPs
| Release date | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Major Motion Picture Major Motion Picture Major Motion Picture is an EP by Punchline.-Track listing:# "Express"# "I Don't Know"# "Weekends"# "Here Goes Nothing"# "You Mean the World to Me"# "Yearlong Winter"# "Cold as You"# "Lights Out"... |
self-released |
| 2002 2003 (reissue) |
The Rewind EP The Rewind EP The Rewind EP was originally recorded in 2002 in collaboration with Billy Rossi.The band signed to Fueled by Ramen Records in 2003 and The Rewind EP was remixed and remastered by Shelly Yakus for its Fueled by Ramen re-release. Early pressings included The Rewind Documentary DVD.-Track listing:#... |
self-released Fueled by Ramen Fueled by Ramen Fueled by Ramen is an American record label which operates as a subsidiary of Warner Music Group, and is distributed by Atlantic Records. The label, founded in Gainesville, Florida, is based in New York City... (reissue) |
Compilations
| Release date | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| December 1, 2009 | Night Lights Night Lights Night Lights: A Collection of Previously Unreleased Songs is a compilation album released by American pop punk band Punchline on December 1, 2009, compiling 20 of the band's b-sides from the past 6–7 years.... |
Modern Short Stories Modern Short Stories Modern Short Stories is a Pittsburgh-based "media label" founded by Steve Soboslai and Chris Fafalios of the Pittsburgh pop-punk band Punchline and friend Amanda Yu. It's slogan is "Every song is a modern short story."-Creation:... |
| Release date | Title | Label |
| September 2004 | Punk the Clock Punk the Clock Punk the Clock is an American record label featuring compilations of songs by popular punk rock and pop punk bands. Three volumes have been released to date; the most recent volume, entitled Punk The Clock Vol 3: Property of a Gentleman, was released in stores on September 25, 2009.The newest... |
PTC |