The Varsity

Emo, Indie, Pop Punk | Wilmington, North Carolina

Emerging from the coastal city of Wilmington, NC, The Varsity is redefining the genres of punk, emo, and pop. Fronted on vocals by Ben Fleetwood, the backbone of the band was formed when Nick Martin (drums), and Scott Baker (guitar) started performing together out of Charleston, SC in early 2003. By mid 2004, The Varsity had relocated to Wilmington, NC and completed its line-up with the addition of Andy Mosley on guitar, and Matt Hendricks on bass. Despite other opportunities (Ben is a pro golfer, and Andy has a degree in philosophy), the members of The Varsity decided long ago that music was their one true love. As a result, the band's self-titled EP was released in August of 2004. The work showcases the band's past year and a half in five songs about friendship, growing older, and of course - heartbreak. The EP's emotional intensity translates to the stage which the band has shared with the likes of Taking Back Sunday, MAE, The Snake The Cross The Crown, Atreyu, Glasseater, Anberlin, and Funeral for a Friend. While searching for the magic ingredient to straighten Scott and Nick's hair, and indulging in Matt's love of frisbee golf, they've played countless shows up and down the east coast winning fans with a barrage of unforgettable choruses, killer smiles, and a sharp wit that keeps the audience coming back. The autumn of 2004 brought a new opportunity for The Varsity in the form of a spot on Taking Back Sunday's national tour. With influences ranging from Lifetime and Glassjaw, to The Smashing Pumpkins and Hum, to Maroon 5, The Varsity is constantly pushing the boundaries of emo while giving pop-punk a new edge that had long been dulled. 

Ben Fleetwood went on to start the band Life of the Party, they can be found HERE.

*RELEASES*

Album: The Varsity - EP

Year: 2004

Quality: 320kbps MP3

Tracks:

01. Miss April Miss Practical

02. Your Heaven My Hell

03. Blood Cell Seal

04. Hello Goodbye

05. Empty Hearts Empty Bottles

*OTHER SONGS*

{we're unsure if any of these tracks were part of an official second release or not}

Buffalo Night Life [320kbps MP3]

Tell Me Miss Leading [320kbps MP3]

Dance No. 142 [320kbps MP3]

Diseased Stranded Island [320kbps MP3]

Bandaids & Ice [320kbps MP3]

Girls Gone Crazy [320kbps MP3]

Hey DJ [320kbps MP3]

Go Your Own Way [320kbps MP3]

Accidents Happen [320kbps MP3]

Forty Days and Nights [320kbps MP3]

Cruel Intentions [320kbps MP3]

If you have any other lost music, artwork, or information about this band not preserved here or in better quality (we count iTunes m4a files as better quality than mp3 in most cases) send us an email: themyspacedumpster@gmail.com

ACCESS THEIR ARCHIVE HERE

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