In early 2010, it was announced that the band will continue with frontman Shaant Hacikyan as the only original member to continue, joining with former members of Mandy K.
Michael Brady, Patrick MacLean, Kevin Scoma , and Mike Novak have joined Hacikyan to release Cute's single, "Harbour" which is available free for download on Shaant Hacikyan's Twitter account and here.
Pre-2010...
Having paired off in other local combos – singer Shaant Hacikyan and guitarist Jeff Czum in one, old bassist Fred Cimato and drummer Tom Falcone in another – Cute Is What We Aim For came together in January 2005 in Buffalo, New York, driven by the four members' desire to cast their own upbeat spin onto modern pop.
The Cute Is What We Aim For moniker was adopted as a 'homage to a friend'. It is also said that the term "cute" was used by Shaant in high school as another word for "gay", and in a phone conversation between himself and guitarist Jeff, Shaant stated "Cute is what we aim for." in reference to picking a name, and the band decided to use that phrase. The band was productive from the get-go, cranking out a series of bedroom demo recordings just moments after uniting. They posted the tracks on MySpace and PureVolume and quickly captured the attention of the blogosphere. From the start, there was a genuine connection between Cute and the kids.
Cute's online presence allowed for widespread national exposure that once upon a time could only be garnered through full-steam-ahead touring. With songs like "Lyrical Lies" and "Finger Twist and Split" lighting up broadband connections coast-to-coast, the band were eager to establish themselves as an equally poptastic live act. In the spring of 2005, mere months after getting started, Cute won PureVolume's online Battle of the Bands competition, securing a high-profile spot at that year's Bamboozle. They spent the following months recording and playing more shows, building upon their new fanbase while simultaneously fending off the many record companies that were vying for their services. But when the call came from Fueled By Ramen, they knew that they'd found the right home.
The band signed onto the Fueled By Ramen roster in November and quickly began getting ready to record their debut album. In February 2006, they packed their gear into the van and headed down to Beltsville, Maryland to work with producer Matt Squire. Squire, known for his work with such bands as Panic! At the Disco and Thrice, helped the band focus their energies, direct their efforts, and encourage them to fully find their own voice in the studio.
The resulting The Same Old Blood Rush With a New Touch more than fulfills Cute's mission to mesh jubilant tunefulness with savvy verbal gymnastics. Among the album's many highlights is the first single, "There's a Class for This," which features guest vocals from William Beckett from The Academy Is.. and on stage Martin Johnson from Boys Like Girls.
Since finishing the record, Cute has begun playing more and more live shows, including headline dates and tours alongside such artists as Punchline and Jack's Mannequin.
Bassist Fred Cimato left the band in October 2006. He was replaced by former October Fall member Jack Marin. However, in April 2007, it was revealed that Marin had left the band and Cimato had returned in order to replace him.
In early 2008, Cimato once again left the band, and solo artist and old Dave Melillo officially joined as his replacement. Melillo had been playing with the band for a while as an extra rhythm guitarist, but is now an official member.
On September 2nd 2008, drummer, Tom Falcone, anounced that he would be leaving the band. Many speculated because the band was on tour and Falcone had been missing for a few shows. Falcone released an offical statement via ap.net stating that "I simply left the band because the personality conflicts and daily drama made it impossible for me to live a peaceful, happy life." Also adding that "I assure you that no one came looking for me." Shaant nor any of the other members have commented on the situation. Former Roses Are Red drummer Michael Lasaponara is currently filling in on drums.
The band split ways August 18th, 2009. Dave Melillo told Alternative Press Magazine in an online interview "The story pretty much is we got off [the] Take Action! [tour], and the idea was to write a record. We didn't have any type of management, we didn't have anyone that we were really working with, so we didn't have a direction, we didn't have any type of game plan. But we were really trying."
In recent news (2010) Jeff Czum was seen filling in for a guitarist during a show in Australia.
Sweet Talk 101
Cute Is What We Aim For Lyrics
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But a rip in your, a rip in your rep
And everybody knows it
So be sure to be proud
And don't forget you aren't allowed to brag
I just give myself the shivers
And that's what you get when you think about her
And that's what you get, that's what you get
With that facade, you can do no wrong
Many will answer but few will win
So please be sure to read the fine print
I spend more time in front of mirrors than any gent should
Because, let's face it
One on one is more fun anyway
And everybody knows it (everybody knows it)
But I'm not so proud
And I'll never be the one to brag
To brag about how
I just give myself the shivers
And that's what you get when you think about her
And I just give myself the shivers
And that's what you get, that's what you get
With that facade, you can do no wrong
Many will answer but few will win
So please be sure to read the fine print
With that facade, you can do no wrong
And many will answer but few will win
So please be sure to read the fine print
The fine print
The arch in my eyebrow can tell the truth
Just imagine what your back could do
And the dance floor where I do my best
Is your, your mattress
The arch in my eyebrow can tell the truth
Just imagine what your back could do
And the dance floor where I do my best
Is your, your mattress
I just give myself the shivers
And that's what you get when you think about her
And I just give myself the shivers
And that's what you get, that's what you get
With that facade, you can do no wrong
Many will answer but few will win
So please be sure to read the fine print
With that facade, you can do no wrong
And many will answer but few will win
So please be sure to read the fine print
The fine print
The lyrics of "Sweet Talk 101" by Cute Is What We Aim For are about the importance of being true to oneself and not pretending to be someone or something that one is not. The song discusses the idea that having a confident demeanor and charm ("sweet talk") is not enough to sustain a false reputation ("rep") in a social setting or relationship. It suggests that one should not feel the need to boast or exaggerate their achievements or abilities, but rather be genuine and proud of who they are.
The chorus of the song repeats "I just give myself the shivers, and that's what you get when you think about her," which could be interpreted as an indication that the singer is feeling nervous or anxious about the idea of living up to the person they want to be, or living up to someone's standards. The verse also promotes a message of self-love and self-acceptance, as illustrated by the line "I spend more time in front of mirrors than any gent should Because, let's face it, One on one is more fun anyway." The song reminds listeners not to let outward appearances deceive them and to always read the "fine print" in any situation, implying that there might be more depth to people or circumstances than what can be observed on the surface.
Line by Line Meaning
You have a jump in your step
You're walking with confidence and enthusiasm
But a rip in your, a rip in your rep
Your reputation has been damaged
And everybody knows it
Everyone is aware
So be sure to be proud
Despite your reputation, be confident
And don't forget you aren't allowed to brag
Don't show off or boast about yourself
I just give myself the shivers
You give me chills (in a good way)
And that's what you get when you think about her
Thinking about this person makes me happy
With that facade, you can do no wrong
With your confident appearance, you can't make a mistake
Many will answer but few will win
A lot of people will try, but only a few will succeed
So please be sure to read the fine print
Pay close attention to the details
I spend more time in front of mirrors than any gent should
I care a lot about my appearance
Because, let's face it
Honestly speaking
One on one is more fun anyway
I prefer spending time with one person at a time
But I'm not so proud
I'm not as confident as I seem
And I'll never be the one to brag
I won't show off or boast about myself
The arch in my eyebrow can tell the truth
My facial expressions can reveal my emotions
Just imagine what your back could do
Think about the impact you could make
And the dance floor where I do my best
I'm most comfortable and confident on the dance floor
Is your, your mattress
But I would rather be with you on your bed
The fine print
The important details that are easily overlooked
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FERNANDO CIMATO, JEFF CZUM, JEFFREY MARTIN CZUM, SHAANT HACIKYAN, SHAANT TIMOTHY HACIKYAN, TOM FALCONE
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