The Morning Light
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Headquarters | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania , United States |
| Products | Music albums, EPs |
| Parent | Fearless Records |
The Morning Light was a pop rock ensemble originating from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, and was affiliated with Fearless Records.
History
The band came together in 2006 following the dissolution of Transition, spearheaded by bassist Harrison Wargo and vocalist Bobby Garver. They were accompanied by ex-Transition guitarist Matt Colussy, drummer Nick Baxter, and bassist Andrew McDonald. Throughout 2007, the group embarked on extensive tours, featuring Wargo and Garver sharing lead vocal responsibilities. In December of that year, they secured a contract with Fearless Records and commenced work on their first full-length album with producer Matt Goldman in early 2008. Their initial EP, titled The Sounds of Love, was launched in March 2008. Subsequently, they toured alongside All Time Low and performed at Bamboozle Left. The band also participated in the Warped Tour during June and August of 2008.
Their eponymous debut album was released on September 23, 2008, peaking at number 27 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. This record showcased lively compositions characterized by dominant piano melodies and layered vocal harmonies, often likened to the styles of Panic! at the Disco and Steel Train. From September through October 2008, they toured across the United States with the Rocket Summer. In January 2009, keyboardist and vocalist Harrison Wargo departed to focus on his solo career, subsequently releasing an album named "Speckled." Although there were intentions to produce another album, the band ultimately dissolved in October 2009. Following the split, members pursued separate endeavors: Andy resumed studies at Penn State; Matt collaborated with Maryland’s pop punk outfit All Time Low; others continued their musical paths independently. Their final track, "Colors," which was meant for the unreleased project, was made available on their Myspace profile.
Members
- Bobby Garver - Vocals
- Matt Colussy - Guitar
- Nick Baxter - Drums
- Andrew McDonald - Bass
- Harrison Wargo - Keyboards, vocals, songwriter
- Jason Mitsch - Bass
Discography
- The Sounds of Love EP (Fearless Records, March 2008)
- The Morning Light (Fearless Records, September 2008)