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"Based out of the city of roses, The Coterie is an exciting new band on the verge of breaking out in a big and glorious way ... Judging by the four songs previewed in the band's MySpace, expect The Coterie to gain a wild and rabid fan base in no time. The tunes are well written and performed, and the band's mass appeal could easily attract fans across the modern musical spectrum. The Coterie mix the pop inflections of Silverstein with the heavy aesthetics of Underoath, coming up with a sound that will win over a mass of new fans well beyond their Portland, Oregon home base." -- Highwire Daze Anchored in the city of roses and rain, The Coterie kickstarted its career in early 2006 when members of a few of Portland's mostremembered punk bands (Spare Lead, Dayton, Know It All, Last Day To Live) pooled together to form a solid, high-energy five-piece. After only six months, the band had multiple high-profile shows under its belt, and was quickly gaining the attention of hardcore fans everywhere. In July 2006, the group signed with New School Records and headed into the studio to record a new album. Now, with Aesthete completed, the band has begun booking tours and will be out on the road all summer to support its new masterpiece. Running just under fifty minutes in length, Aesthete leaves listeners with exactly enough time to catch a breath between breakneck tempos, zealous guitar riffing, and passionate lyrics. Using unique musical compositions strung together with melody, The Coterie delivers a sound that is singular and definitive, urgent and ambitious. With just one listen, you will agree that this debut has all the ingredients for success and longevity. A must for fans of Underoath, Killswitch Engage, and Atreyu.