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Since signing on the dotted line with ICON MES in September of 2006, THE GRADUATE have gone from virtual unknowns to gracing the cover of CMJ magazine in a matter of just a few short months. After several years of heavy touring with previous bands, these Springfield, IL natives have created quite a buzz and amassed a following that feels more like a family than a fan base.

Formed in November 2005, THE GRADUATE, collaboration between long-time friends Tim Moore, Corey Warning, Matt Kennedy, Max Sauer and Jared Wuestenberg, gained momentum in the Midwest ‘indie-circuit’ due to the memorable songs, interactive live show and friendly disposition of its members.

THE GRADUATE are currently gearing up for the release of ANHEDONIA, their debut full-length album, hitting stores on 4.10.07. The quintet aims to surpass the success of their previous independently released “The Horror Show” EP which garnered the title of ‘number one most added in college radio’ at the end of 2006.

Holed up for weeks on end in Salad Days Studios in Baltimore, MD, guitarist Max Sauer Describes the experience of creating ANHEDONIA and working with acclaimed producer Brian McTernan (Circa Survive, Senses Fail, and Thrice).

"It was fun and hard at the same time. He pushed us, like a coach would, and made us do our absolute best, so at times it was nerve-racking, like 'Ah, I can't do this anymore, I need a break for a little bit,' but he pushed us and I'm really happy that he did because I love how it turned out."

THE GRADUATE eagerly awaits hitting the road and sharing the new material with fans. Best described as solid, mature pop-rock showered with sincerity and honesty, ANHEDONIA, a name chosen for its reference to ‘lack of emotion’, reflects the idea of just existing. Singer Corey Warning notes that the guys came into their own during the recording process and the finished product encompasses everything they were striving to achieve.

"I think that the people who liked the EP are going to like the full-length [album], I'm pretty confident about that. I think it's progressive for us. I feel like we're really starting to define our sound and what we're trying to do as a band with our music."

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Member Since: 4/21/2004
Band Website: wearethegraduate.com
Band Members: Since signing on the dotted line with ICON MES in September of 2006, THE GRADUATE have gone from virtual unknowns to gracing the cover of CMJ magazine in a matter of just a few short months. After several years of heavy touring with previous bands, these Springfield, IL natives have created quite a buzz and amassed a following that feels more like a family than a fan base.

ADD us to your TOP FRIENDS:
matt@jacklovesme.com
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BAND MEMBERS:
-Tim Moore - Drums
-Corey Warning - Vocals
-Matt Kennedy - Guitar/Keys
-Max Sauer - Guitar
-Jared Wuestenberg - Bass
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BOOKING:
-Andrew Buck
APA
abuck@apa-agency.com
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LABEL/PRESIDENT:
-Ken Antonelli
Icon MES
ken.antoneli@iconmes.com

LABEL/A&R:
-Matthew Gordner
Icon MES
matthew.gordner@iconmes.com

LABEL/MARKETING:
-Laura Marques
Icon MES
marketing@iconmes.com

LABEL/ONLINE MARKETING:
-Devin Krug
Icon MES
devin.krug@iconmes.com
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US PRESS:
-Lyssa Thompson
Girlie Action
lyssa@girlie.com

UK PRESS:
-Carina Berthet
Chuff Media
carina@chuffmedia.com
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LEGAL:
-Scott H. Bradford
Serling Rooks & Ferrara, LLP
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TOUR SUPPORT:
-Alex Batten - Tour Manager/Merch
alex@wearethegraduate.com



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home

hey everyone, we've been back home for almost a week now, and it feels pretty great to get to sleep in our own beds and not eat fast food for every meal. However, we are insanely excited for the Secon...
Posted by The Graduate on Sat, 21 Jun 2008 01:33:00 PST

heat sucks

hey guys, max here. so we've been on tour for about 2 months straight now, and its starting to wind down. we have two more weeks of the nightmare of you tour, then we're home for a few weeks (WHICH WE...
Posted by The Graduate on Wed, 04 Jun 2008 02:02:00 PST

tour

hey guys, max here. we're in rockford right now on our day off, so far the mayday tour has been really really awesome, so much fun, we wish it was longer! we just wanted to remind everyone that we hav...
Posted by The Graduate on Sat, 26 Apr 2008 01:23:00 PST

New-old tour blog

This was filmed in Detroit during our run with Spitalfield, The Forecast, and AttentionWe’ve got a couple more we’re working on putting together, keep checking our videos page ...
Posted by The Graduate on Tue, 25 Mar 2008 02:16:00 PST

Mayday Parade - My American Heart - The Graduate Tour Dates

Hello Everyone!We’re going to be on tour with Mayday Parade, and My American Heart in April & May. Check out the tour E card herehttp://www.theexplosionsinyourpantstour.com/If you send it to...
Posted by The Graduate on Wed, 19 Mar 2008 01:34:00 PST

Bad News From The Road

First, let us say THANKS!! to everyone who came out to the show tonight in Detroit. We had an amazing time! Unfortunately, it looks like the show tomorrow at the Metro in Chicago has been cancelled. ...
Posted by The Graduate on Sat, 01 Mar 2008 09:15:00 PST

FO FREE!

hey everyone, max here, just wanted to let everyone know that WE'RE GIVING AWAY OUR EVERGREEN E.P. FOR FREE! ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS GO TO ABSOLUTEPUNK.NET AND DOWNLOAD IT, THEY'RE GIVING AWAY SOME OTHE...
Posted by The Graduate on Mon, 04 Feb 2008 03:36:00 PST

the new year

hey everyone, hows it goin? max here, just letting everyone know whats up. we have a little time off from touring, so we've been in back in springfield writing some new stuff, its going pretty awesome...
Posted by The Graduate on Fri, 11 Jan 2008 03:42:00 PST

Resolutions

A new website is in the works. Lots of pics, videos, and stories from the past year are being collected and organized. We've all got that creative itch, and we'll be scratching for a few weeks in Ja...
Posted by The Graduate on Mon, 31 Dec 2007 02:33:00 PST

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

hey everyone, its max here, just thought i'd fill you in on whats been going on. First off, we had an amazing time on the spitalfield tour, we're gonna miss touring with all those bands! So we've been...
Posted by The Graduate on Sun, 16 Dec 2007 05:44:00 PST