Apparently Nothing is in many ways the musical embodiment of its hometown, Madison, WI. Founded by longtime childhood friends Aaron Shekey (vocals, guitar) and Ryan McGrew (bass), Apparently Nothing wasted no time enlisting Layne Knutson (drums) and Charlie Abbott (guitar, vocals, keyboard). In early 2004, the band released its first full length effort entitled “Say What You Will”. After receiving positive reviews in much of the local and regional press, Apparently Nothing began heading out on independently financed tours stretching beyond the midwest to build fan-bases within many of the country’s major cities. After what was in many ways a cornering of the Madison market in 2005, the band made the decision to move their home base to Minneapolis, MN. Their second full length, entitled “Sprawl” was independently released in December of 2005, selling over 100 copies in its first night. A more cohesive effort than its predecessor, “Sprawl” received rave reviews from midwest fans and publications alike. This bout of good fortune led to Apparently Nothing’s live debut in Minneapolis to over 1500 fans at the Weisman Art Museum in September of 2006. Following the success of “Sprawl” and subsequent tours, the band immediately began writing for what would become the EP entitled “Apparently Nothing & The Usual Things”, a testament to a new musical direction that strayed from the no holds barred powerchords of Apparently Nothing’s past. Instead, “Apparently Nothing & The Usual Things” featured lavish production that included a small marching percussion ensemble, and focused on melody and lyrical content rather than rock n’ roll swagger. Released in August of 2007 in Middleton, WI at the largely attended Good Neighbor Festival, “The Usual Things”, gained the attention of many important figures in the music industry, as well as management companies and labels alike. The band has since been touring and promoting the already successful EP, and has enlisted help for production of their third independent full length effort, scheduled to be recorded in late Summer 2008.