http://www.straylightrun.com/

The self titled album came out about a month ago and has really grabed my attention. Heartfelt songs that remind me a lot of Jimmy Eat Worlds mellower stuff. The two founding members John Nolan and Shaun Cooper were formerly in Taking Back Sunday, but left after their first album. Aparently their song "Existentialisim on Prom Night" is getting some play from a few radio stations. Who knew?

Here is the bio thats on their web site. It needs updating...

Straylight Run started in May of 2003 when John Nolan and Shaun Cooper left Taking Back Sunday. With a few songs already written they began recording some demos before they had solidified their line up. After Breaking Pangaea split they invited its drummer Will Noon to practice with them and soon he was a permanent part of the band. A short while after that, the band's line up was complete when John's sister Michelle was asked to play piano and guitar for the band. After a summer of practice and preparation, Straylight Run played its first show to a sold out crowd at The Down Town in Farmingdale New York on September seventh. Their first show kicked off a short tour of the north eastern United States which was soon followed by a co-headlining cross country tour with The New Amsterdams. In only a short time they have amassed a tremendous and dedicated following, have had thousands of downloads of their six demo recordings, and have appeared on Fuse's IMX show and in Alternative Press magazine. They are currently working on finding a record label to work with and hope to record a full length album in the near future.


They have streaming music on their website. Go check it out.

Since TBS is from my place of birth, these guys play my hometown a decent amount. Everyone seems to love them. I really can't get into it at all. Apparently, they put on a good show, but considering the shows my friends go to, their opinion might not be the best source.