On January 27, 2009, Punchline announced the departure of its long-time drummer and original member Caruso. In a blog entry posted the same day, Soboslai told readers that the split was amicable and announced a temporary stand-in for already scheduled shows. He reassured fans that they planned on making music…
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On May 3, 2009, Punchline premiered their new music video for “Ghostie” On August 30, 2009, Punchline offered the new song “Heart of Gold” for free download, but those who paid $3 or more received 5 bonus songs, including rare Punchline tracks.
On September 12, 2009, during a hometown show in Pittsburgh on the AbsolutePunk.net Next Favorite Band Tour, Punchline asked the temporary drummer Pat Dee, formerly of the band Victory Lane, to become a permanent member. Punchline announced the departure of Belan later that week. Menotiades returned to replace Belan for…
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On July 11, 2008, Punchline created their independent label, Modern Short Stories , using the winnings ($25,000) from Heavy.com ‘s Contraband Contest. On “37 day” (March 7) 2008, Punchline announced in their AIM chatroom that the new album would be called Just Say Yes . Preceded by “How Does This…
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On February 8, 2008, the band announced its departure from Fueled By Ramen in a brief statement:
Punchline’s follow-up to 37 Everywhere was recorded in 2007 in two parts. Part 1 was recorded at Room Sound Studios in Tempe, Arizona with producer Jamie Woolford (formerly of The Stereo and now a member of the band Let Go ). Part 2 was recorded at Smart Studios in Madison,…
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During a tour, Menotiades left the band. The remaining members enlisted Greg Wood, a long-time friend, to fill in on guitar and vocals for the remaining shows. Wood, who also performed as a solo artist and was a member of the now defunct Connecticut band West Beverly, later joined as…
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37 Everywhere , produced by Shep Goodman and Kenny Gioia, was released by Fueled by Ramen on April 11, 2006. The album is dedicated to the life and times of John “Beatz” Holohan (1974–2005), the former drummer of Bayside . The album’s title refers to a theory suggesting that 37…
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On August 28, 2006, the band announced the departure of Wood. Wood is said to be in good standing with the band and left to pursue other interests, specifically a solo career and teaching guitar. He was replaced by Jon Belan, a long-time Punchline friend and a former member of…
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In 2003, the band signed to Fueled by Ramen . The Rewind EP was remixed and remastered by Shelly Yakus for its Fueled by Ramen re-release. Early pressings included The Rewind Documentary DVD, a collection of footage of the band. In February 2004, Punchline released the album, Action , produced…
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