Since their formation in January 2009, So Many Ways has had their fair share of lineup changes. After recording the Real Talk EP with Jay Maas (Defeater, Bane) at Getaway Group studios later that summer, the band played a few shows together before parting ways with their then bassist, drummer, and keyboard player. Not soon after the departure of those members, original guitarists Jason Milbank and Murphy Welch as well as vocalist Colin Corley found themselves with yet another rhythm section. After traveling to Florida to play a short string of shows, the band recorded their Floridian EP with Chris Hiser (Away With You). Floridian hinted at SMW’s heavier influences, but only showed a glimpse into what the band would become.

After saying goodbye to yet another rhythm section later that year, So Many Ways welcomed drummer Keith Dow into the mix. After a short summer tour with friends Three Cent Cinema, SMW started writing what would turn out to be their most mature material to date. The band then began to integrate more of their influences (Kid Dynamite, Lifetime, Steve Vai) into their new songs and decided to head into the studio that winter to record a new EP. In February of 2011, the band entered Drasik Studios with Mark Michalik (The Swellers, Fireworks, Stay Ahead Of The Weather) to record their new self-titled EP. What resulted were the fastest, heaviest, and most thought-out music the band had produced since their formation. With this new EP, So Many Ways looks to broaden the traditional pop-punk sound and play it for anyone who cares to listen. You can check out the new songs by purchasing the album at So Many Ways’ Bandcamp page or by coming out to one of their shows.