The Story So Far is an American

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band from

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, formed in 2007. They are currently signed to

Pure Noise Records Pure Noise Records is an American punk rock record label based in Nashville, Tennessee. It was founded by Jake Round in 2009 while he was an editor at ''AMP''; the previous fall, friends of his in the band No Bragging Rights told him they were l ...

and have released 4 studio albums.

History

Formation and early releases (2007–2010)

The Story So Far formed in Walnut Creek, California in 2007. Their name is taken from the

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song "The Story So Far". The band consisted of Parker Cannon on vocals, Kevin Geyer on lead guitar, Kevin Ambrose on rhythm guitar, Ryan Torf on drums, and Kelen Capener on bass. On December 22, the band released the ''5 Songs'' EP. Ambrose parted ways with the band when he went to college in 2010 and was replaced by William Levy. In March 2010 it was announced the band had signed to

Pure Noise Pure Noise Records is an American punk rock record label based in Nashville, Tennessee. It was founded by Jake Round in 2009 while he was an editor at ''AMP''; the previous fall, friends of his in the band No Bragging Rights told him they were ...

. Two months later the band released an EP, ''While You Were Sleeping'' (2010). In November, the band released a split with Maker.

''Under Soil and Dirt'', ''What You Don't See'' and ''Songs Of'' EP (2011–2014)

Barrett Records released a split of The Story So Far and Morgan Foster in May 2011. Pure Noise released the band's debut album '' Under Soil and Dirt'' in June. On March 26, 2013, they released their second studio album, ''

What You Don't See ''What You Don't See'' is the second studio album by American pop punk band The Story So Far. Background The Story So Far signed to Pure Noise in March 2010. The band released their debut album in June 2011. The band supported We Are the Union an ...

'', which debuted at number 46 on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart in the U.S. They have also released a split with Stick to Your Guns on June 18. This split contains one new original song, Clairvoyant, and a cover of

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's song "Loro". The band was featured on the cover of

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' March 2013 issue "100 Bands You Need to Know." The band played the entire Warped Tour 2014 on the main stage. On April 24, 2014, The Story So Far announced they would be releasing ''Songs Of'', an acoustic EP on June 17 through Pure Noise. The record contains some acoustic versions of previous songs, as well as one new original song ("Navy Blue") and a

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cover.

''The Story So Far'' (2015–2016)

On January 5, 2015, a video titled "The Story So Far Album Teaser #1" was uploaded on the band's official YouTube channel. The video shows multiple clips of the band members with friends goofing around and having fun. At the end of the video a text roll appears, saying "We are writing a new record stay tuned..." On February 23, 2015 a video titled "The Story So Far Album teaser #2" was uploaded on the same channel, showing behind the scenes-footage of the making of the album. On March 15, the band announced their self-titled album would be released on May 18, 2015. "Solo" and "Heavy Gloom" were uploaded to YouTube soon after. On May 11, the band released their full album to stream on their website ahead of the release date of May 19.

''Proper Dose'' (2017–present)

The band reportedly entered the studio to record their fourth studio album in April 2017. On September 13, 2017, the band released the song "Out of It". The track is included on a charity 7" vinyl, which was released on November 3. The album, titled ''

Proper Dose ''Proper Dose'' is the fourth studio album by American pop punk band The Story So Far. It was released on September 21, 2018 via Pure Noise Records. Background ''Proper Dose'' was recorded at The Panda Studios in Fremont, California and The Farm ...

'', was officially announced on July 12, 2018, and was released on September 21, 2018. ''Proper Dose'' debuted at number 19 on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart, but quickly declined, falling off the chart the following week. In efforts to promote the album, the band embarked on a European tour with supporting acts from Citizen and All Get Out. At the conclusion of their European tour, the band immediately started a U.S. tour with

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, Citizen, and Turnover. On September 21, 2018 the band released their first music video from ''Proper Dose'' for their song "Upside Down", followed by music videos for "Take Me As You Please" and "Proper Dose" on November 8, 2018 and January 22, 2019, respectively. On May 31, 2022, bassist Kelen Capener announced on his Twitter page that he was no longer a member of the band; no explanation was given for his departure.

Style

'' Under Soil and Dirt'' (2011), ''

'' (2013), and ''

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'' (2015) have all been described as

. With their fourth album, ''

'', marking a departure from pop punk and saw the band incorporating indie rock into their sound. The Story So Far has also been described as having an "edgier" take on pop punk, due to their frequent incorporation of

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and punk rock elements in their music.

Discography

Studio albums * '' Under Soil and Dirt'' (2011) * ''

'' (2013) * ''

'' (2015) * ''

'' (2018)

Members

Olgas Rock 2015 The Story So Far 10.jpg, Lead Vocalist Parker Cannon Olgas Rock 2015 The Story So Far 08.jpg, Drummer Ryan Torf Olgas Rock 2015 The Story So Far 11.jpg, Rhythm Guitarist Will Levy Olgas Rock 2015 The Story So Far 06.jpg, Lead Guitarist Kevin Geyer ;Current members * Parker Cannon –

lead vocals The lead vocalist in popular music is typically the member of a group or band whose voice is the most prominent melody in a performance where multiple voices may be heard. The lead singer sets their voice against the accompaniment parts of t ...

(2007–present) * Kevin Geyer –

lead guitar Lead guitar (also known as solo guitar) is a musical part for a guitar in which the guitarist plays melody lines, instrumental fill passages, guitar solos, and occasionally, some riffs and chords within a song structure. The lead is the featur ...

backing vocals A backing vocalist is a singer who provides vocal harmony with the lead vocalist or other backing vocalists. A backing vocalist may also sing alone as a lead-in to the main vocalist's entry or to sing a counter-melody. Backing vocalists are use ...

(2007–present) * Ryan Torf –

drums A drum kit (also called a drum set, trap set, or simply drums) is a collection of drums, cymbals, and other Percussion instrument, auxiliary percussion instruments set up to be played by one person. The player (drummer) typically holds a pair o ...

percussion A percussion instrument is a musical instrument that is sounded by being struck or scraped by a beater including attached or enclosed beaters or rattles struck, scraped or rubbed by hand or struck against another similar instrument. Exc ...

(2007–2022), bass guitar (2022–present) * Will Levy –

rhythm guitar In music performances, rhythm guitar is a technique and role that performs a combination of two functions: to provide all or part of the rhythmic pulse in conjunction with other instruments from the rhythm section (e.g., drum kit, bass guitar ...

(2010–present) ;Current touring members * Mikey Ambrose –

(2022–present) ;Former members * Kevin Ambrose – rhythm guitar (2007–2010) * Kelen Capener –

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(2007–2022) ;Former touring members * Morgan Foster – bass guitar (2011–2012) * Ryan Justice – drums (2011) * Cameron Macbain – drums (2011–2012) * Bo McDowell – rhythm guitar (2010)

Timeline

References

External links

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