The Front Bottoms

The Front Bottoms

The Front Bottoms are an American emo, folk, folk punk and indie rock group from Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey. Formed in 2006, they are active from 2006 to the present and are associated with Fueled by Ramen. The group’s line-up includes Brian Sella, Tom Warren, Mathew Uychich and Ciaran O'Donnell.

Early formation and line-up changes

The band begins as a three-piece with Brian Sella on vocals and guitar, Brian Uychich on keyboard and vocals, and Matt Uychich on drums. Brian Uychich leaves in 2010 to focus on school full-time, and Drew Villafuerte replaces him on bass and keys. By the time of Talon of the Hawk, Tom Warren joins on bass and Ciaran O’Donnell adds keys, trumpet and guitar alongside Sella and Matt Uychich.

Recordings and releases

In 2010, the band releases a six-track album called Slow Dance to Soft Rock. In 2011, it finishes work on the mini-album Grip 'N' Tie, but that release is cancelled after the group signs to Bar/None Records. The material from both releases is then combined into the self-titled debut full-length album, which appears later in 2011. The second album, Talon of the Hawk, follows in 2013.

Sound and credits

The Front Bottoms are identified with indie, acoustic and pop-influenced sounds as well as emo and folk-based styles. Brian Sella is credited as vocalist, guitarist and lyricist, while the band’s other roles shift across drums, bass, keyboards, trumpet and guitar as the line-up develops.