Merit (emo band)
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. |
| Genres | Rock, indie rock, alternative rock, emo |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Members |
Dain Griffin Nick Raimo Kristopher Lewis Jae Frank |
| Past members |
Jake Krauss Sam McGee |
Merit is an American rock band from Phoenix, Arizona, formed in 2012.
History
Merit was formed in 2012 in Phoenix, Arizona. Taking their influence from the emo greats of the 1990s and doing their best to bring that sound into a modern setting, Merit has already begun to build a name on as much raw honesty as possible in their music. In the last nine months, Merit has numerous shows with bands such as Touche Amore, Polar Bear Club, Joyce Manor, Pity Sex, Daytrader and more; as well as playing with My Iron Lung on 5 different occasions and doing a short west coast tour with I Call Fives, remaining friends with both. Merit has written and recorded 2 sets of demos as well as their first EP, which was released March 30, 2013. Between all the shows, songs, being featured on several podcasts, played on the radio in Idaho and featured in Alternative Press magazine, the word has begun to spread about Merit.
After a line up change in 2014, Merit has plans to release 3 E.P.s in 2015. Everyone hates Sam McGee (former drummer)(emo band)
2015
Merit announced early 2015 they will be releasing 3 "concept E.P.s dealing with the cycles of life". Two more extended plays will be released in 2015.
Discography
- The One Day Demos (4-song demo, June 2012)
- The One Day Demos Vol. II (3-song demo, September 2012)
- The Truth About The Twenties EP (6-song EP, March 2013)
- "The Sun Will Rise" (3-song EP Part 1 of 3, March 2015)