We Are the In Crowd
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We Are the In Crowd is an American pop punk
band from Poughkeepsie, New York, formed in 2009. The band consists of Taylor Jardine (vocals), Jordan Eckes (guitar/vocals), Mike Ferri (bass), Rob Chianelli (drums), and Cameron Hurley (guitar). They released their debut EP
, Guaranteed To Disagree
, on June 8, 2010 and followed it up with their first full-length album, Best Intentions
in 2011.
In April 2009, the band's MySpace
page was hacked. The hacker deleted all of the band's friends and music. The music site, Absolutepunk.net
, posted a news article about the hacking. The news post attracted the attention of someone at Hopeless Records
who contacted the band shortly after. On November 10, 2009, the group announced their signing with Hopeless Records as "The In Crowd" and released their first single "For The Win" on iTunes. The band changed their name to "We Are the In Crowd" due to trademark issues with a reggae band from the seventies who were also called "The In Crowd
"
In February 2009, We Are The In Crowd recorded their debut Hopeless Records EP with producers Zack Odom and Kenneth Mount (All Time Low
, Mayday Parade
, Jimmy Eat World
, Cartel
). The EP, titled Guaranteed To Disagree
, was released on June 8, 2010.
The music video for "Both Sides of the Story" was officially released on October 15, 2010. The music video for "Never Be What You Want" was released on April 20, 2011. The band performed on the Vans Warped Tour for Summer 2010.
The band entered the studio in early May 2011 to begin recording their full length debut. On August 3rd, 2011 it was announced the album would be titled Best Intentions
and that it would be released October 4th. It debuted on the US Billboard 200
at No. 122.
Pop punk
Pop punk is a fusion music genre that combines elements of punk rock with pop music, to varying degrees. Allmusic describes the genre as a strand of alternative rock, which typically merges pop melodies with speedy punk tempos, chord changes and loud guitars...
band from Poughkeepsie, New York, formed in 2009. The band consists of Taylor Jardine (vocals), Jordan Eckes (guitar/vocals), Mike Ferri (bass), Rob Chianelli (drums), and Cameron Hurley (guitar). They released their debut EP
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
, Guaranteed To Disagree
Guaranteed to Disagree
Guaranteed to Disagree is the first studio EP by American rock band We Are the In Crowd, released on June 8, 2010. The lead single, "For the Win", was released November 9, 2009. The second single, "Never Be What You Want", was released December 8, 2009. The third single, "Lights Out", was released...
, on June 8, 2010 and followed it up with their first full-length album, Best Intentions
Best Intentions (album)
Best Intentions is the first full length studio album by American rock band We Are the In Crowd, released on October 4, 2011 through Hopeless Records...
in 2011.
In April 2009, the band's MySpace
MySpace
Myspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
page was hacked. The hacker deleted all of the band's friends and music. The music site, Absolutepunk.net
AbsolutePunk.net
AbsolutePunk is a website, online community, and alternative music news source founded by Jason Tate . The website mainly focuses on artists who are relatively unknown to mainstream audiences, but it has been known to feature artists who have eventually achieved crossover success, including Fall...
, posted a news article about the hacking. The news post attracted the attention of someone at Hopeless Records
Hopeless Records
Hopeless Records is an independent record label located in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California. The label was started in 1993 by Louis Posen and financed by a group of private investors. Hopeless's artists are generally considered punk rock, pop punk, post-hardcore, or alternative rock, but some...
who contacted the band shortly after. On November 10, 2009, the group announced their signing with Hopeless Records as "The In Crowd" and released their first single "For The Win" on iTunes. The band changed their name to "We Are the In Crowd" due to trademark issues with a reggae band from the seventies who were also called "The In Crowd
The In Crowd (reggae band)
The In Crowd were a popular Jamaican reggae showband of the late 1970s. Led by Fil Callender , the band also included Errol Walker , Clevie Browne , Tony Lewis , Freddie Butler , and Wigmore Francis . The band also featured a horn section of Egbert Evans and Barry Bailey...
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In February 2009, We Are The In Crowd recorded their debut Hopeless Records EP with producers Zack Odom and Kenneth Mount (All Time Low
All Time Low
All Time Low is an American pop punk band from Baltimore, Maryland, formed in 2003.The band consists of vocalist and rhythm guitarist Alexander Gaskarth, lead guitarist and backing vocalist Jack Barakat, bassist and backing vocalist Zachary Merrick, and drummer Rian Dawson...
, Mayday Parade
Mayday Parade
Mayday Parade is an American rock band from Tallahassee, Florida. The band formed in 2005 when members of popular local Tallahassee bands Kid Named Chicago and Defining Moment converged in 2006. Their debut EP Tales Told by Dead Friends was released in 2006, and sold over 20,000 copies without any...
, Jimmy Eat World
Jimmy Eat World
Jimmy Eat World is an American alternative rock band from Mesa, Arizona, that formed in 1993. The band is composed of lead vocalist and guitarist Jim Adkins, guitarist and backing vocalist Tom Linton, bassist Rick Burch and drummer Zach Lind....
, Cartel
Cartel (band)
Cartel is a American pop rock band from Conyers, Georgia that formed in 2003. The band is best known for their single "Honestly", featured on their 2005 debut album Chroma, and for their 2007 appearance on MTV's Band in a Bubble....
). The EP, titled Guaranteed To Disagree
Guaranteed to Disagree
Guaranteed to Disagree is the first studio EP by American rock band We Are the In Crowd, released on June 8, 2010. The lead single, "For the Win", was released November 9, 2009. The second single, "Never Be What You Want", was released December 8, 2009. The third single, "Lights Out", was released...
, was released on June 8, 2010.
The music video for "Both Sides of the Story" was officially released on October 15, 2010. The music video for "Never Be What You Want" was released on April 20, 2011. The band performed on the Vans Warped Tour for Summer 2010.
The band entered the studio in early May 2011 to begin recording their full length debut. On August 3rd, 2011 it was announced the album would be titled Best Intentions
Best Intentions (album)
Best Intentions is the first full length studio album by American rock band We Are the In Crowd, released on October 4, 2011 through Hopeless Records...
and that it would be released October 4th. It debuted on the US Billboard 200
Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
at No. 122.
Tours
- 2010 – Vans Warped Tour
- Opened for Hey MondayHey MondayHey Monday is an American rock band from West Palm Beach, Florida, formed in 2008. They released their debut album Hold on Tight in 2008 which produced notable singles "Homecoming" and "How You Love Me Now". The album was followed up with their 2010 EP Beneath It All, which achieved moderate...
and CartelCartelA cartel is a formal agreement among competing firms. It is a formal organization of producers and manufacturers that agree to fix prices, marketing, and production. Cartels usually occur in an oligopolistic industry, where there is a small number of sellers and usually involve homogeneous products...
on their Co-Headlining fall tour alongside The Ready SetThe Ready SetThe Ready Set was formed on November 17, 2007. Jordan Witzigreuter is the vocalist and sole member of the act. Witzigreuter generally writes and records on his own, using a backup band when on tour...
and This CenturyThis CenturyThis Century is an American alternative rock band from Phoenix, Arizona. It was formed in 2005 and consists of members: Joel Kanitz, Ryan Gose, Sean Silverman, and Alex Silverman...
. - Supporting act on The Glamour Kills Tour in early 2011, with The Ready SetThe Ready SetThe Ready Set was formed on November 17, 2007. Jordan Witzigreuter is the vocalist and sole member of the act. Witzigreuter generally writes and records on his own, using a backup band when on tour...
, Allstar WeekendAllstar WeekendAllstar Weekend is a pop rock band based in Poway, California. The band gained its popularity from the Disney Channel television network. The band originally consisted of lead singer Zach Porter, bassist Cameron Quiseng, guitarist Nathan Darmody, and drummer Michael Martinez but as of September 16,...
and The Downtown FictionThe Downtown FictionThe Downtown Fiction is an American pop punk band from Fairfax, Virginia signed to Photo Finish Records, a division of Atlantic Records. After two EP's, the band's first studio album, "Let's Be Animals" was released on April 25, 2011.-Early Years:...
. - Played Main Stage at The Bamboozle 2011.
- Direct support to Mayday ParadeMayday ParadeMayday Parade is an American rock band from Tallahassee, Florida. The band formed in 2005 when members of popular local Tallahassee bands Kid Named Chicago and Defining Moment converged in 2006. Their debut EP Tales Told by Dead Friends was released in 2006, and sold over 20,000 copies without any...
on their 2011 UK tour along with A Rocket to the MoonA Rocket to the MoonA Rocket to the Moon is an American rock band. The band was founded during 2006 in Braintree, Massachusetts by Nick Santino, lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist...
and Blitz Kids. - Played Atticus stage at UK Slam Dunk Festival 2011.
- Support band for Breathe CarolinaBreathe CarolinaBreathe Carolina is an American electronic rock musical duo from Denver, Colorado, composed of David Schmitt and Kyle Even. Breathe Carolina have released three albums, one EP, and five music videos to date.-Beginnings :...
and Forever the Sickest KidsForever the Sickest KidsForever the Sickest Kids is an American pop punk band from Dallas, Texas, who have yet to be signed to a new label after the closure of Universal Motown Records. In issue 228 of Alternative Press, the group was named the number one underground band in the "22 Best Underground Bands". Their first...
with Before Their EyesBefore Their EyesBefore Their Eyes is a post-hardcore band from Findlay, Ohio. The band is currently signed to InVogue Records. Founded by vocalist Nick Moore and former guitarist James Nahorny, the name of the band is taken from the New Testament verse Romans 3:18: "There is no fear of God before their eyes." As...
and Tonight AliveTonight AliveTonight Alive is a five-piece pop punk band from Sydney, Australia. Formed in 2008, and having played along side artists such as Lostprophets, The Blackout, 3OH!3, Valenica, and The Wonder Years, they have sold in excess of 20,000 copies of their debut and self-funded EP, All Shapes and Disguises ...
for the Spring Break Your Heart Tour. - Will be playing select dates on the upcoming Taking Back SundayTaking Back SundayTaking Back Sunday is a rock band from Long Island, NY, formed in 1999 by guitarist Eddie Reyes. Current members of the band are Adam Lazzara , John Nolan , Eddie Reyes , Shaun Cooper and Mark O'Connell ....
/ThursdayThursday (band)Thursday were an American rock band from New Brunswick, New Jersey. Formed in 1997, the group has released six full-length albums, their most recent being No Devolución, which was released in April 2011 on Epitaph Records...
tour in Summer 2011. - Support band for All Time LowAll Time LowAll Time Low is an American pop punk band from Baltimore, Maryland, formed in 2003.The band consists of vocalist and rhythm guitarist Alexander Gaskarth, lead guitarist and backing vocalist Jack Barakat, bassist and backing vocalist Zachary Merrick, and drummer Rian Dawson...
on the "Gimme Summer Ya Love" tour across Canada & a select few states in the United States. - Support band for All Time LowAll Time LowAll Time Low is an American pop punk band from Baltimore, Maryland, formed in 2003.The band consists of vocalist and rhythm guitarist Alexander Gaskarth, lead guitarist and backing vocalist Jack Barakat, bassist and backing vocalist Zachary Merrick, and drummer Rian Dawson...
in the UK from January 12th 2012 until February 4th 2012. The Maine will also support. - Played at Counter Revolution (The replacement for the Soundwave Revolution festival) across Australia at all dates.
- Support band for Mayday ParadeMayday ParadeMayday Parade is an American rock band from Tallahassee, Florida. The band formed in 2005 when members of popular local Tallahassee bands Kid Named Chicago and Defining Moment converged in 2006. Their debut EP Tales Told by Dead Friends was released in 2006, and sold over 20,000 copies without any...
on The Noise Tour 2011, along with You Me At SixYou Me At SixYou Me at Six is a British rock band from Weybridge, Surrey. Formed in 2004, the group rose to fame in 2008 with the success of their debut album, Take Off Your Colours, which included the singles "Save It for the Bedroom", "Finders Keepers" and "Kiss and Tell", with the latter two peaking at #33...
, There For TomorrowThere For TomorrowThere for Tomorrow is a band formed in Orlando, Florida in 2003. The group is influenced by bands such as Jimmy Eat World, Blink-182, Third Eye Blind, and The Hives.-Early years :...
and The Make
Band members
Current members- Taylor Jardine – Vocals
- Jordan Eckes – Guitar, vocals
- Mike Ferri – Bass
- Rob Chianelli – Drums
- Cameron Hurley – Guitar
Studio Albums
| Year | Album | Chart positions | ||
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| Billboard 200 Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... |
Top Heatseekers Top Heatseekers Top Heatseekers refers to either of two separate "Breaking and Entering" music charts issued weekly by Billboard Magazine: the Heatseekers Albums chart or the Heatseekers Songs chart. They were introduced by Billboard in 1993 with the purpose of highlighting the sales by new and developing musical... |
Independent Albums Independent Albums The Billboard Independent Albums is a chart of the highest-selling independent music albums and extended plays in the United States, compiled by Nielsen SoundScan and published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is used to list artists who are not signed to major labels... |
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| 2011 | Best Intentions Best Intentions (album) Best Intentions is the first full length studio album by American rock band We Are the In Crowd, released on October 4, 2011 through Hopeless Records...
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122 | 2 | 20 |
Singles
- "Both Sides Of The Story"
- "Lights Out"
- "For the Win"
- "Never Be What You Want"
- "Easy"
- "This Isn't Rocket Surgery"
- "This Isn't Goodbye, It's brb"
- "Rumor Mill" July 26, 2011 (US)August 29, 2011 (UK)
- "On Your Own" September 13, 2011