Formed three years ago under the name Babyana, R40 got their start poking around the stages at Acme Underground and the C-Note in NYC. They have gone on to play venues like CBGB’s, Continental, Lion’s Den, Le Bar Bat, Don Hill’s, UNC Greensboro, and the Local 506 in Chapel Hill. There’s always a crowd on hand, no matter where they play. R40 got their name from the concept that their music is something other than “top 40.” It’s fresh, new, creative, and engaging. R40 is influenced by bands like Ben Folds Five, Pavement, Wilco, The Who, Guided by Voices, The Shins and, of course, Black Flag.