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| origin = [[Chicago]], [[Illinois]]
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'''June''' was an American [[pop punk]] band from [[Chicago]], [[Illinois]].
'''June''' was an American [[Rock music|rock]] band from [[Chicago]], [[Illinois]].


==History==
==History==
The band formed in 2002 under the name Drive Like June{{cn|date=February 2016|reason=Drive Like June not cited in sources on this page}} for the purpose of playing local shows in Chicago, and they later changed their name to June for legal reasons and self-released a demo [[Extended play|EP]] in 2004. In 2005, the band signed with then Chicago based manager Lucas Keller and [[Victory Records]], releasing ''[[If You Speak Any Faster]]'' with hit single "Patrick" in August of that year and touring widely across the United States.<ref name=Bio>{{Allmusic|class=artist|id=june-mn0001905030|tab=biography|accessdate= February 27, 2016}}</ref> The group's second album for Victory was released on August 7, 2007, entitled ''[[Make It Blur]]''. According to AP Magazine, as of February 3, 2008, June went on an indefinite hiatus.<ref>AP Magazine.{{clarify|date=February 2016}}</ref> The band's last show was on April 12, 2008 at [[Metro Chicago]] with [[Powerspace]] and Halos.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.last.fm/event/561594+A+Farewell+Show+with... |title= A Farewell Show with... |website= last.fm |accessdate= February 27, 2016 }}</ref>
The band formed in 2002 under the name Drive Like June{{cn|date=February 2016|reason=Drive Like June not cited in sources on this page}} for the purpose of playing local shows in Chicago, and they later changed their name to June for legal reasons and self-released a demo [[Extended play|EP]] in 2004. They embarked on a tour of the Southern US states in July and August 2004.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/9532/driving-away-from-june|title=Driving Away From June|publisher=Punknews.org|author=Paul, Aubin|date=June 26, 2004|accessdate=October 28, 2021}}</ref> Their self-titled EP was made available for streaming through their website on July 28, 2004.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/9811/tours-chicagos-june-touring|title=Chicago's June Touring|publisher=Punknews.org|author=Paul, Aubin|date=July 28, 2004|accessdate=October 28, 2021}}</ref> They signed to [[Victory Records]] in October 2004.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/10425/victory-signs-june-and-the-junior-varsity|title=Victory signs June and The Junior Varsity|publisher=Punknews.org|author=Shultz, Brian|date=October 6, 2004|accessdate=October 28, 2021}}</ref> In August 2005, Victory Records released ''[[If You Speak Any Faster]]'' with hit single "Patrick" in August of that year and touring widely across the United States.<ref name=Bio>{{Allmusic|class=artist|id=june-mn0001905030|tab=biography|accessdate= February 27, 2016}}</ref> The group's second album for Victory was released on August 7, 2007, entitled ''[[Make It Blur]]''. On February 3, 2008, June went on an indefinite hiatus. They explained that "we just all feel we need to change something."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/index.php/news/entry/archive_3438|title=June announce hiatus|work=Alternative Press|publisher=Alternative Press Magazine, Inc|date=February 3, 2008|accessdate=July 8, 2017}}</ref> The band's last show was on April 12, 2008 at [[Metro Chicago]] with [[Powerspace]] and Halos.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.last.fm/event/561594+A+Farewell+Show+with... |title= A Farewell Show with... |website= last.fm |accessdate= February 27, 2016 }}</ref>

Tim Brennan has recently sung guest vocals in a song called "Staining" by Anton Kellner & The Lone Stars.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.confrontmagazine.com/2013/03/album-review-sequences-by-anton-kellner/ |title= Album Review: Sequences by Anton Kellner
|first= Chloe |last= Sholl |date= March 8, 2013 |accessdate= February 27, 2016}}</ref>


==Members==
==Members==
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[[Category:American emo musical groups]]
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[[Category:Musical groups established in 2003]]
[[Category:Musical groups established in 2003]]
[[Category:Pop punk musical groups from Illinois]]
[[Category:Pop punk groups from Illinois]]
[[Category:Victory Records artists]]
[[Category:Victory Records artists]]
[[Category:Musical groups disestablished in 2008]]
[[Category:Musical groups disestablished in 2008]]

Latest revision as of 08:11, 7 September 2024

June
OriginChicago, Illinois
GenresPop punk, emo
Years active2003–08
LabelsVictory Records

June was an American rock band from Chicago, Illinois.

History

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The band formed in 2002 under the name Drive Like June[citation needed] for the purpose of playing local shows in Chicago, and they later changed their name to June for legal reasons and self-released a demo EP in 2004. They embarked on a tour of the Southern US states in July and August 2004.[1] Their self-titled EP was made available for streaming through their website on July 28, 2004.[2] They signed to Victory Records in October 2004.[3] In August 2005, Victory Records released If You Speak Any Faster with hit single "Patrick" in August of that year and touring widely across the United States.[4] The group's second album for Victory was released on August 7, 2007, entitled Make It Blur. On February 3, 2008, June went on an indefinite hiatus. They explained that "we just all feel we need to change something."[5] The band's last show was on April 12, 2008 at Metro Chicago with Powerspace and Halos.[6]

Members

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  • Tim Brennan - vocals, guitar[4]
  • AJ Brown - vocals, bass[4]
  • Mark Palacz - guitar[4]
  • Mark Sutor - drums[4]

Discography

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Singles

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  • "Patrick" (2005)
  • "My Side of the Story" (2005)
  • "I'd Lose Myself" (2007)

References

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  1. ^ Paul, Aubin (June 26, 2004). "Driving Away From June". Punknews.org. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
  2. ^ Paul, Aubin (July 28, 2004). "Chicago's June Touring". Punknews.org. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
  3. ^ Shultz, Brian (October 6, 2004). "Victory signs June and The Junior Varsity". Punknews.org. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
  4. ^ a b c d e June at AllMusic. Retrieved February 27, 2016.
  5. ^ "June announce hiatus". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. February 3, 2008. Retrieved July 8, 2017.
  6. ^ "A Farewell Show with..." last.fm. Retrieved February 27, 2016.
  7. ^ If You Speak Any Faster at AllMusic. Retrieved February 27, 2016.
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