Brand New

Brand New is a band based on Long Island, New York. The band is made up of Jesse Lacey, Brian Lane, Vinnie Accardi, and Garrett Tierney. Jesse plays the guitar and sings, Brian Lane plays the drums, Vin Accardi plays the guitar, and Garrett Tierney plays the bass. Brand New's major label is Interscope Records. Their genre is rock. Fans can purchase merchandise from the band's myspace site (http://www.myspace.com/brandnew) or on the band's official website (fightoffyourdemons.com). 

Brand New began in the basement of a band member in Merrick, New York. Merrick is a suburb of Manhattan. Their first record was Your Favorite Weapon. Their second was Deja Entendu. They have made it out of the underground, but I still consider them an underground band. Most of the people I know don't know about this hidden treasure. Besides their music, I also really like their apparel. They have their own official online store. 

My friend first introduced me to them after listening to a Thrice CD in her car. If I were to compare Brand New's sound to any other band it would be Thrice. They have very similar playing styles. It is a mix of hardcore rock and screamo. It can also be compared to Lincoln Park.  

While Brand New is not currently on tour, people should still check out their site and their music. I'm not one who enjoys screamo or hard rock, but for some reason I really enjoy Brand New.