• Genre: Rock
• Active: 2000s
• Major Members: Justin Anderson, Dan Ostebo, Ryan DeYounge
• Representative Album: "Well Meaning Fiction"

Biography

Forming in the suburbs of Minnesota, Mainstay originally started out as a punk trio in the garages of its members. It wasn't until college in Minneapolis that the group -- vocalist and guitarist Justin Anderson, drummer Ryan DeYounge, and bassist Dan Ostebo -- sharpened its style into its current brand of melodic rock with a Christian message. With a more focused direction, the guys started to build a fan base around town with a self-released EP before signing with the management firm Smallman Music Group. This (coupled with some hyping by members of Kutless) eventually led to a partnership between BEC Recordings and Tooth and Nail for their February 2006 full-length debut, Well Meaning Fiction, produced by Aaron Sprinkle (Pedro the Lion, Acceptance) and Zach Hodges. ~ Corey Apar, All Music Guide

Similar Artists:

Leeland, Waking Ashland, Sullivan, Number One Gun, Anberlin, House of Heroes, Sanctus Real, Jeremy Camp, Kutless, Acceptance, Further Seems Forever, Switchfoot

Influences:

Jimmy Eat World, Silverchair, Dishwalla, Incubus, The Goo Goo Dolls

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