Cute is What We Aim For
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The band in 2008
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| Origin | Buffalo, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Power pop, alternative rock, pop punk |
| Years active | 2005–2011, 2012–2014, 2016–present |
| Labels | Fueled by Ramen |
| Website | cuteiswhatweaimfor |
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Cute Is What We Aim For is a rock band from Buffalo, New York. The band formed in 2005, and have since released two albums: The Same Old Blood Rush with a New Touch and Rotation. The band was previously signed with record label Fueled by Ramen for their two releases, but are currently unsigned.
The original members of Cute Is What We Aim For were childhood friends and formed the band in their teenage years. After touring small venues and marketing their demo the band eventually signed with Fueled by Ramen in 2005. Since the band's inception, it has been subject to several line-up changes.
On June 20, 2006, Cute Is What We Aim For's debut album, The Same Old Blood Rush with a New Touch hit store shelves, debuting at number 75 on the Billboard 200.
During the fall of 2007, Cimato parted ways with the band. Jack Marin (formerly of October Fall) filled the role of touring bassist until Cimato returned to the band. In October 2007, Cimato was asked in an interview if he viewed his role in the band as permanent. He replied, "Definitely permanent. I had 6 months at home to finish up high school and after that I was like, 'Wow, I miss playing music.' I was blessed enough to get that opportunity again." However, Cimato left the band once again in March 2008. It was announced that Dave Melillo would play bass until further notice.
In 2008, Cute Is What We Aim For entered the studio to record with producer John Feldmann. Rotation debuted at #21 on the U.S. Billboard 200 albums chart selling around 22,000 copies.
In 2010, it was announced that the band Cute Is What We Aim For lost all of its members except for frontman Shaant Hacikyan, who stated that he planned to continue releasing music under the band's name. Dave Melillo and Jeff Czum went on to form Nocturnal Me. The band appeared on the Punk Goes Pop 3 compilation, released on November 2, 2010, covering the song "Dead and Gone" by T.I. and Justin Timberlake. Their new band released two EPs before signing to Apparition Records in 2011.
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