There for Tomorrow

There for Tomorrow

Company type	Band
Industry	Music
Predecessor	The Kick Off (TKO)
Founded	February 2003
Founder	Maika Maile, Chris Kamrada, James Flaherty, Jay Enriquez
Defunct	November 19, 2014 (initial breakup)
Fate	Disbanded in 2014; reunited for special events in 2019 and 2020
Successor	AFTRHR (indie music project by Maile and Kamrada)
Headquarters	Orlando , United States
Area served	United States, international tours (Japan, UK, Europe)
Key people	Maika Maile (vocalist), Chris Kamrada (drummer), Christian Climer (guitarist), Jay Enriquez (bassist), James Flaherty (former guitarist)
Products	Studio albums: Point of Origin (2004), A Little Faster (2009), The Verge (2011); EPs: Pages (2007), There for Tomorrow (2008), Re:Creations (2010), Nightscape (2014)
Number of employees	4–5 members

There for Tomorrow was a rock band originating from Orlando, Florida, established in February 2003. The founding members were vocalist Maika Maile, drummer Chris Kamrada, guitarist James Flaherty, and bassist Jay Enriquez. After James Flaherty's departure in 2005, Christian Climer joined the group in 2006.

On November 19, 2014, the band declared their breakup, explaining that since 2012 they had been gradually stepping back to focus on personal growth. They concluded with two farewell performances held in Orlando that December.

Towards the end of 2015, Maile and Kamrada initiated a new indie music project named Afterhour (stylized as AFTRHR), which continued the stylistic elements introduced in their Nightscape EP.

The band reunited for a special event celebrating the 10th anniversary of their album A Little Faster on November 29, 2019, followed by an online livestream performance on May 21, 2020.

Formation and Early Days (2003)

There for Tomorrow was formed during the members’ high school years amidst personal struggles experienced by Maika Maile. The original lineup consisted of Maile (lead vocals and rhythm guitar), James Flaherty (lead guitar and backing vocals), Jay Enriquez (bass and backing vocals), and Chris Kamrada (drums).

Maile’s musical inspiration stemmed from his father, who had a background as a professional singer. Initially performing under the name The Kick Off (TKO), the band changed their name due to copyright conflicts. The name "There For Tomorrow," suggested by Enriquez, was adopted and promoted through their official website.

In 2003, they signed with WP Records and released demo songs including "I Won't Die" and "Your Mistake." Support from Maile’s family members Kiti and Natasha came through their company KeeTash Entertainment, which focused on nurturing artists’ careers.

Their first album was slated for release in March 2004 but encountered delays during the final production phase.

Point of Origin and Pages Era (2004–2007)

Their debut album, Point of Origin, was officially released on April 30, 2004 through WP Records. The band celebrated with a release event where CDs were sold at $10 each. In 2005, they announced plans to produce an EP. On November 28 of that year, James Flaherty exited the band due to reasons not publicly disclosed. Following WP Records’ closure in 2005, the band lost their label affiliation, and KeeTash Entertainment became inactive in 2006.

Continuing as a trio while searching for new members, Christian Climer joined in 2006, enhancing their exposure on local radio stations. They performed several showcases leading up to their participation in the southeastern leg of the Vans Warped Tour in 2007. Subsequently, they collaborated with producer James Paul Wisner—known for his work with Underoath and Paramore—who produced their Pages EP released that year. This attracted interest from Hopeless Records, an alternative rock label. Additionally, they released a music video for the single "Pages," directed by Chris Grieder.

Self-titled EP and A Little Faster Period (2008–2010)

After signing with Hopeless Records in 2008, the band worked again with Wisner to produce their self-titled EP, which launched on August 5, 2008. This EP featured singles such as "No More Room to Breathe" and "Pages," both accompanied by music videos. Within just three months of this release, There for Tomorrow earned the MTVU Woodie Award for breakout artist of the year, surpassing well-known acts like All Time Low and We the Kings.

In February 2009, There for Tomorrow toured alongside We the Kings on the Secret Valentine Tour and later took part in that year’s Warped Tour. Their sophomore full-length album, A Little Faster, was released on June 9, 2009 through Hopeless Records. The title track gained additional exposure by being featured in the film Ben 10: Alien Swarm, supported by a music video interspersed with scenes from the movie. The song was also utilized in Nerf Vortex advertisements during 2011, including an acoustic rendition. During winter 2010, the band joined the Take Action Tour alongside Mayday Parade and A Rocket to the Moon.

Re:Creations and The Verge (2010–2013)

In July 2010, Maile revealed intentions to release a remix EP and embark on a final tour before commencing work on their subsequent album. The remix collection, titled Re:Creations, was released on October 19, 2010, featuring reimagined tracks alongside two new compositions. Five of these songs were later included in the Deluxe Edition of "A Little Faster."

Their third studio album, The Verge, was produced by Michael Elvis Baskette and mixed by Dave Holdredge. It debuted on June 28, 2011, coinciding with their participation in the Vans Warped Tour. The band wrote and recorded the album within a month, ultimately selecting twelve songs out of thirteen written. The singles "Hunt Hunt Hunt" and "The Joyride" were released shortly before and simultaneously with the album launch. A documentary featuring live studio sessions was also made available to accompany the release. Maile pointed out "BLU" as a notable track, highlighting its ballad form and piano-driven melody.

Throughout 2011, the band performed at every stop on the Vans Warped Tour. In 2012, they put out the demo "Road to Nowhere," which was utilized in Nerf's Vortex advertising campaigns. That same year, they joined the "Beyond the Blue" tour in Japan, sharing the stage with artists such as Mayday Parade and William Beckett.

In autumn 2012, There for Tomorrow embarked on their inaugural headlining tour alongside Set It Off and Divided by Friday. This was followed by a UK and European tour featuring support from Deaf Havana and Canterbury.

On May 21, 2013, the band announced their involvement in Next Generation Fest scheduled for São Paulo, performing with groups like Young Guns and All Time Low. Although planned for July, the event was postponed until December due to unexpected delays.

Nightscape EP, breakup, and A F T R H R (2014–2019)

On December 26, 2013, There for Tomorrow revealed plans for a new album expected in January 2014; however, its release was postponed due to various obstacles. They issued the single Dark Purple Sky on iTunes, which garnered mixed to favorable feedback and drew comparisons to bands such as Thirty Seconds to Mars and U2. Another single titled Racing Blood followed on May 14, 2014. By June of that year, the band confirmed that an EP named Nightscape would be released in October.

The group officially announced their disbandment on November 19, 2014, explaining their decision to pursue individual interests. Their farewell performances took place in Orlando during December of that year.

One year later, members Maile and Kamrada teamed up with composer Sebastian Metzgar to create the duo A F T R H R. They launched singles including So Divine (December 2015), Perfect (May 2016), and Walking on Air (January 2017), continuing the musical evolution initiated with Nightscape. On April 10, 2019, A F T R H R released a five-song EP entitled Closing In, which featured tracks such as "Closing In" and "All Night."

Reunions and future (2019–present)

On November 29, 2019, There for Tomorrow reunited for a special one-time performance at The Beacham in Orlando commemorating the tenth anniversary of their album A Little Faster. Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, they announced a livestream concert planned for June 9, 2020.

Musical style

In 2003, their label characterized them as offering "a new flavor of Hard Core Punk". However, by 2004,

Previous members

• Maika Maile – lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, bassist, pianist, producer (2003–2014, 2019)
• Christopher Kamrada – drummer, percussionist (2003–2014, 2019)
• Christian Climer – lead guitarist, backing vocalist (2005–2014, 2019)
• Jay Enriquez – bassist, backing vocalist (2003–2014, 2019)
• James Flaherty – lead guitarist, backing vocalist (2003–2005)

Studio albums

Year	Album information	Highest chart rankings
		US	US Indie	US Heatseekers
2004	Point of Origin	—	—	—
2009	A Little Faster	181	37	9
2011	The Verge	–	–	14

Extended plays

Year	Album information	Highest chart rankings
		US	US Indie	US Heatseekers
2007	Pages	—	—	—
2008	There for Tomorrow	—	—	16
2010	Re:Creations	—	—	—
2014	Nightscape	—	—	—

! colspan="5" | "—" indicates the release did not chart. |}

External links

• There for Tomorrow on Myspace
• Absolutepunk.net
• There for Tomorrow artist profile at MTV.com