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KSM (band)

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Adapted from the English Wikipedia article KSM (band), available under CC BY-SA 4.0Updated 30 November 2025
KSM
Company typeBand
IndustryMusic
Founded2006
Defunct2010
Headquarters
Los Angeles
,
United States
ProductsMusic albums, singles

KSM was a pop rock group composed entirely of women, originating from Los Angeles, California, and active between 2006 and 2010. The ensemble featured Shelby Cobra (Spalione) as the lead vocalist, Shae Padilla on lead guitar, Katie Cecil handling rhythm guitar, Sophia Melon playing bass, and Kate Cabebe on drums.

Their breakthrough came in the summer of 2009 when their rendition of Cheap Trick's "I Want You to Want Me" was used to promote the television series 10 Things I Hate About You on the ABC Family network.

2006–2008: Origins

KSM originated through a partnership between The Walt Disney Company and the iconic all-female band The Go-Go's, who aimed to mentor a new girl group. In 2006, auditions were held, resulting in the selection of four young musicians—Padilla, Cecil, Cabebe, and Melon—aged between 13 and 15. Initially called the Po-Go's, they functioned as a cover band for The Go-Go's music. Disney intended to emulate its previous success with projects like Devo 2.0, with plans potentially involving television or film ventures for the group. The band's sound evolved from pop towards rock following the addition of lead singer Shelby Cobra in early 2008, which led to their rebranding as KSM. Around this period, The Go-Go's concluded their mentorship role.

2009–2010: Read Between the Lines and dissolution

KSM secured a contract with Walt Disney Records, part of the Disney Music Group, leveraging Disney's promotional channels. They supported tours for Disney-affiliated artists such as Mitchel Musso, Demi Lovato, and Jonas Brothers, as well as for bands like Paramore and artist David Archuleta. Their debut album process was captured in a bi-weekly online reality series titled KSM: Read Between the Lines (August–October 2009), produced by The Disney Music Group alongside The Jonas Group. On September 22, 2009, they launched their first album Read Between the Lines, featuring songs written and produced by Matthew Gerrard and Robbie Nevil. KSM appeared on television programs including Good Morning America (October 8, 2009) and The Rachael Ray Show (October 12, 2009).

In April 2010, bassist Sophia Melon departed to pursue studies at Barnard College. By August that year, KSM announced their disbandment to focus on individual career paths. Subsequently, in October 2010, lead guitarist Shae Padilla established the hard rock band Rixy Fisk—later renamed FireSky—which released an EP titled Erase the Enemy in August 2011. Drummer Kate Cabebe advanced her education in communication and developmental psychology while contributing as a correspondent for Cambio.com and founding the nonprofit organization Love Thy Nerd. Shelby Spalione embarked on a solo career releasing dance-pop tracks under the names Lio and Shelby during 2011–2012 and collaborated with will.i.am. Rhythm guitarist Katie Cecil transitioned from her earlier acting roles in shows such as Medium, Criminal Minds, and Help Me Help You to become the lead vocalist for indie-pop group Wayfarers starting in 2015.

Band members

Past members
  • Shelby Cobra — lead vocals
  • Shae Padilla — lead guitar
  • Katie Cecil — rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Sophia Melon — bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Kate Cabebe — drums

Studio albums

  • Read Between the Lines (DisneySound, 2009)
  • I Want You To Want Me (Walt Disney Records/DisneySound, 2009) – promotional CD single
  • KSM Live at the Fillmore New York at Irving Plaza [Live Nation Studios] (DisneySound)

Appearances on soundtracks and compilations

Music videos

Compilation of music videos with release dates and directors
Title Year Director(s)
"Hero In You" 2008 N/A
"I Want You to Want Me" 2009 Declan Whitebloom
"I Want You to Want Me" (10 Things I Hate About You version)
"Read Between the Lines" Steven Murashige
"Read Between the Lines" (I Heart Vampires version) N/A

Filmography

Year Title Role Details
2009 KSM: Read Between the Lines Themselves Web series; consisting of 20 episodes
I Heart Vampires Vagablond Episode titled "Hunted, Part 3"

Concert tours

Co-headlining engagements
Supporting performances
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