About: The American Autumn, unsurprisingly, is comprised of four twenty-somethings from Chicago, Illinois. Born and bred on pop-punk, they write what comes easy to them: fast, heartfelt songs with handclaps and catchy hooks. Their songs reflect the struggles and settings common to that “just out-of-college” era—a scuzzy bar, a struggling music scene, a superficial friendship, and love (or the lack thereof).

Guitarist Chris Marcanti’s voice is young, but careful; he hits high notes without whining or whimpering. Chris and his brother Josh, the band’s bassist, compliment each other as David Schwantes, the band lead guitarist, adds an additional, non-verbal voice to each song. Drummer Dane Erbach supplies a sturdy rhythmic backbone, muscles, and nervous system.