Vaux (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1997 in Denver, Colorado, United States |
| Defunct | 2007 |
| Headquarters | Denver , United States |
| Products | Music albums, EPs, singles |
Vaux was a six-member alternative rock group originating from Denver, Colorado, United States.
History
Initially formed in 1997 in Denver under the name Eiffel, the band released a 7" single titled To Write A Symphony in 1998. Following extensive touring along the East Coast, they secured a deal with the indie label Undecided Records, which issued their first album, Audiblenarcotic, in 2000. This release achieved modest success on college radio stations and earned them a spot on the 2001 Warped Tour. In July 2002, due to legal complications, the band adopted the name Vaux.
That same year, Vaux signed with Orange County’s independent label Volcom Entertainment and put out the EP On Life; Living. Their 2003 full-length album, There Must Be Some Way to Stop Them, garnered critical praise and landed them a feature in Alternative Press's 100 Bands to Watch. During this period, they toured alongside notable groups such as Thrice, My Chemical Romance, Coheed and Cambria, and The Used.
In January 2004, Vaux entered into a contract with Atlantic Records’ subsidiary Lava Records. They released the EP Plague Music through Equal Vision Records. Their debut under a major label, Beyond Virtue, Beyond Vice, was slated for release on November 8, 2005. However, following the dismissal of Lava Records president Jason Flom and subsequent management departures, Atlantic dropped Vaux in October 2005. After six months of negotiations, the band regained ownership of their album masters and independently issued the record via Outlook Records during their final headlining tour and through their online store.
On August 22, 2006, their track Are You With Me was selected as iTunes Music Store’s Single of the Week and later featured in the 2010 movie From Paris With Love.
Due to what they described as "lost momentum," Vaux disbanded in 2007, performing their farewell concert on July 28 at Denver’s Bluebird Theater.
Status
- The album Beyond Virtue, Beyond Vice was officially released on August 1, 2006, via Outlook Music alongside the band’s own imprint, Vx Records.
- Their final live performance took place on July 28, 2007, at Denver’s Bluebird Theater. Former bassist Ryder returned for this event, which also included sets by Casket Salesmen, The Epilogues, and Moccasin. The band announced intentions to release a five-track EP running about half an hour in duration.
Members
- Quentin Smith – lead vocals
- Chris Sorensen – guitar
- Adam Tymn – guitar
- Greg Daniels – guitar and keyboards
- Ryder Robison – bass guitar
- Joe McChan – drums
Discography
Albums
- Audiblenarcotic (as Eiffel) (2000), released by Undecided
- There Must Be Some Way to Stop Them (2003), issued through Volcom
- Beyond Virtue, Beyond Vice (2006), distributed by Vx Records and Outlook
EPs
- On Life; Living (2002), under Volcom
- Plague Music (2004), via Equal Vision
Singles
- "To Write A Symphony" 7" (as Eiffel) (1998), self-released
- "Are You With Me" (2006), through Vx Records
- "Cocaine James" (2006), also on Vx Records
External links
- Articles with short description
- Musical groups formed in 1997
- Musical groups that disbanded in 2007
- American post-hardcore bands
- Musical acts originating from Denver
- Artists signed to Equal Vision Records
- Alternative rock bands from Colorado
- Undecided Records recording artists
- Musical groups disestablished in 2007