The Summer Obsession


The Summer Obsession is an American punk rock band formed in 2004, known for mixing punk, hip hop, electronica, reggae, and many other genres.

History

The band was originally formed in 2004 by Fin Leavell & Luke Walker, joined just a few months later by Chris Wilson. The band has toured with Cartel, Mýa, Story of the Year, Saosin, Sugarcult, The Click Five, Permanent Me, Hit the Lights, Houston Calls, Monty Are I, Against All Authority, Whole Wheat Bread, Plain White T's, and New Years Day. Two Types Of People was the first CD released by the outfit. The group was slated to play on dates of the 2004 Warped Tour, but their stage was cancelled; after finding this out, they moved to Los Angeles, where they landed a deal with Virgin Records. The group saw early exposure through MySpace, as founder Tom Anderson was an early for their music. Late in 2005, they appeared on a MySpace Records compilation.
This Is Where You Belong was their debut major label album, released in August 2006 on Virgin Records. They appeared on Cartoon Network's Fridays and performed the songs "Melt the Sugar" and "Disappear". They have also played in Japan on two occasions.

Members

Current members

  • Fin Leavell - vocals, guitar, & synthesizers
  • Luke Walker - vocals, keyboards, bass, synthesizers, & guitar 2004–present)
  • Chris Wilson - drums, guitar, & vocals

    Former members

  • Josh Freese - drums
  • Chris Miller - bass
  • Ryland Steen - drums

    Timeline



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Discography

Albums

  • Two Types Of People
  • This Is Where You Belong
  • This Is Where You Belong
  • ''Believe Nothing Explore Everything''

    EPs

  • Magic Mountain Sessions EP
  • The Seawalk Hotel EP
  • TSO EP
  • We're Not Virgins Anymore EP
  • Between the Sets EP
  • The Salvia Sessions EP
  • Allegiance To the Fire EP
  • ''Believe Nothing Explore Everything EP''

    Band Compilations

  • The Summer Obsession
  • ''This Is Where You Belong ''

    Singles

  • 8 AM
  • I Miss You
  • Down For Whatever
  • Death Said
  • Bored
  • Do You Remember
  • Mary Jane
  • Beautiful Tragedy
  • We Are All Telepathic
  • 2 Days
  • ''I’m Alive''

    Soundtracks

  • Maximum Ride: School's Out Forever Disappear and '''Death Said'''

    Other Compilations

  • Myspace Warped Tour Compilation 8 AM
  • Myspace Records Vol. 1 Compilation Melt the Sugar
  • Shout! Best of Loud Rock Compilation '''Do You Remember'''

    Music Videos

  • 8 AM
  • I Miss You
  • Down For Whatever
  • Death Said
  • Bored
  • Do You Remember
  • Mary Jane
  • ''Beautiful Tragedy''

    Webisodes

  • The Blue Flame
  • Switching Signs
  • Dinosaur World
  • TSO FL Tour
  • Mouth Is For Potty
  • TSO Goes To NY
  • Allegiance To the Fire
  • Believe Nothing Explore Everything
  • ''TSO in Duval''