The Story So Far (band)

{{Short description|American pop-punk band}} {{Use mdy dates|date=April 2025}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = The Story So Far | image = Olgas Rock 2015 The Story So Far 02.jpg | landscape = yes | caption = The Story So Far at Olgas Rock 2015 | origin = Walnut Creek, California, U.S. | genre = Pop-punk | years_active = 2007–present | spinoffs = | label = Pure Noise | website = {{URL|http://thestorysofarca.com/}} | current_members = * Parker Cannon * Kevin Geyer * Will Levy * Ryan Torf | past_members = * Kevin Ambrose * Kelen Capener }} '''The Story So Far''' is an American pop-punk band from Walnut Creek, California, formed in 2007. They are signed to Pure Noise Records and have released five studio albums.

==History== [[File:The Story So Far Logo.png|thumb|The Story So Far's logo from ''Under Soil and Dirt'' (2011).]]

===Formation and early releases (2007–2010)=== The Story So Far formed in Walnut Creek, California in 2007.<ref name=AMbio>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/the-story-so-far-mn0002342677/biography|title=The Story So Far - Biography|author=Thomas, Fred |work=AllMusic|access-date=August 31, 2015}}</ref> Their name is taken from the New Found Glory song "The Story So Far".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/features/entry/11_bands_named_after_songs|title=11 Bands Named After Songs|work=Alternative Press|author=Major, Nick|date=February 28, 2014|access-date=July 26, 2016}}</ref> The band consisted of Parker Cannon on vocals, Kevin Geyer on lead guitar, Kevin Ambrose on rhythm guitar, Ryan Torf on drums, and Kelen Capener on bass.<ref name=AMbio/> On December 22, the band released the ''5 Songs'' EP.<ref name=5Songs>{{cite web|url=https://thestorysofarca.bandcamp.com/album/5-songs|title=5 Songs {{!}} The Story So Far|work=thestorysofarca.bandcamp.com|access-date=August 31, 2015}}</ref> Ambrose parted ways with the band<ref name=AMbio/> when he went to college in 2010 and was replaced by William Levy.<ref name=punknewsinterview>{{cite web|url=http://www.punknews.org/article/46424/interviews-the-story-so-far|title=Interviews: The Story So Far|work=punknews.org|date=5 March 2012 |access-date=August 31, 2015}}</ref> In March 2010 it was announced the band had signed to Pure Noise.<ref name=AP.netPNsigning>{{cite web|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=1614682|title=Pure Noise Tells The Story So Far|work=AbsolutePunk.net|author=DiVincenzo, Alex |date=March 29, 2010|access-date=August 31, 2015}}</ref> Two months later the band released an EP, ''While You Were Sleeping'' (2010).<ref name=AP.netPNsigning/> In November, the band released a split with Maker.<ref name=TSSF-Maker>{{cite web|url=https://thestorysofarca.bandcamp.com/album/the-story-so-far-maker-7-split|title=The Story So Far/Maker 7" Split {{!}} The Story So Far|work=thestorysofarca.bandcamp.com|access-date=August 31, 2015}}</ref>

===''Under Soil and Dirt'', ''What You Don't See'' and ''Songs Of'' EP (2011–2014)=== {{Main|Under Soil and Dirt|What You Don't See}} Barrett Records released a split of The Story So Far and Morgan Foster in May 2011.<ref name=TSSF-MF>{{cite web|url=http://music.barrettrecords.net/album/the-story-so-far-morgan-foster-split|title=The Story So Far / Morgan Foster - Split {{!}} Barrett Records|work=music.barrettrecords.net|access-date=August 31, 2015}}</ref> Pure Noise released the band's debut album ''Under Soil and Dirt'' in June.<ref name=altpressUSAD>{{cite web|last=Pearlman |first=Mischa |url=http://www.altpress.com/reviews/entry/the_story_so_far_-_under_soil_and_dirt/ |title=The Story So Far – Under Soil And Dirt – Alternative Press |publisher=Altpress.com |date=June 16, 2011 |access-date=February 16, 2014}}</ref> On March 26, 2013, they released their second studio album, ''What You Don't See'',<ref name=altpressWYSD>{{cite web|last=Moseley |first=Brittany |url=http://www.altpress.com/reviews/entry/the_story_so_far_what_you_dont_see/ |title=The Story So Far – What You Don't See – Alternative Press |publisher=Altpress.com |date=March 26, 2013 |access-date=February 16, 2014}}</ref> which debuted at number 46 on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart in the U.S.<ref name=Bill>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/1561918/the-story-so-far/chart?f=305 |title=The Story So Far - Chart history (Billboard 200) |magazine=Billboard |access-date=August 31, 2015}}</ref> They have also released a split with Stick to Your Guns on June 18.<ref name=TSSF-STYG>{{cite web|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=3145951|title=The Story So Far / Stick To Your Guns Releasing Split|work=AbsolutePunk.net|author=Nassiff, Thomas |date=April 25, 2013|access-date=August 31, 2015}}</ref> This split contains one new original song, Clairvoyant, and a cover of Pinback's song "Loro". The band was featured on the cover of Alternative Press' March 2013 issue "100 Bands You Need to Know."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/magazine/issue/297_100_bands_you_need_to_know |title=100 Bands You Need to Know |work=Alternative Press |date=February 18, 2013 |access-date= March 9, 2013}}</ref> The band played the entire Warped Tour 2014 on the main stage.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://officialwarped.tumblr.com/post/76497415632/can-now-say-get-pumped-for-warpedtour-2014-with |title=Vans Warped Tour • Can now say, get pumped for #warpedtour 2014 with... |publisher=Warped Tour |date= February 12, 2014 |access-date=February 14, 2014}}</ref>

On April 24, 2014, The Story So Far announced they would be releasing ''Songs Of'', an acoustic EP on June 17 through Pure Noise.<ref name=SongsOf>{{cite web|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=3697885|title=The Story So Far Announce Acoustic EP, 'Songs Of,' Out June 17|work=AbsolutePunk.net|author=Nassiff, Thomas |date=April 24, 2014|access-date=August 31, 2015}}</ref> The record contains some acoustic versions of previous songs, as well as one new original song, "Navy Blue", and "Waiting in Vain", a Bob Marley and the Wailers cover.

===''The Story So Far'' (2015–2016)=== {{Main|The Story So Far (The Story So Far album)}} On January 5, 2015, a video titled "The Story So Far Album Teaser #1" was uploaded on the band's official YouTube channel. The video shows multiple clips of the band members with friends goofing around and having fun. At the end of the video a text roll appears, saying "We are writing a new record stay tuned..."<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSC3p5VnzB8 The Story So Far New Album Teaser #1] The Story So Far CA. January 5, 2015</ref> On February 23, 2015 a video titled "The Story So Far Album teaser #2" was uploaded on the same channel, showing behind the scenes-footage of the making of the album.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TuBd8NqDk0 The Story So Far New Album Teaser #2] The Story So Far CA. February 23, 2015</ref> On March 15, the band announced their self-titled album would be released on May 18, 2015. "Solo" and "Heavy Gloom" were uploaded to YouTube soon after. On May 11, the band released their full album to stream on their website ahead of the release date of May 19.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.kerrang.com/31260/story-far-stream-self-titled-album-full/|title=The Story So Far Streams Self-Titled Album in Full|date=May 12, 2015|website=Kerrang!|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150518233344/http://www.kerrang.com/31260/story-far-stream-self-titled-album-full/|archive-date=May 18, 2015|url-status=dead|access-date=March 21, 2018}}</ref>

===''Proper Dose'' (2017–2021) === {{main|Proper Dose}} The band reportedly entered the studio to record their fourth studio album in April 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_story_so_far_begin_recording_new_album|title=The Story So Far begin recording new album|publisher=Alternative Press|access-date=August 20, 2017}}</ref> On September 13, 2017, the band released the song "Out of It". The track is included on a charity 7" vinyl, which was released on November 3.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_story_so_far_out_of_it_tour_dates|title=The Story So Far debut new song, "Out Of It," announce fall tour with Turnstile, Drug Church|publisher=Alternative Press|access-date=September 13, 2017}}</ref>

The album, titled ''Proper Dose'', was officially announced on July 12, 2018, and was released on September 21, 2018.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.altpress.com/news/the-story-so-far-proper-dose-details/|title=The Story So Far reveal details of new album 'Proper Dose'|date=2018-07-12|work=Alternative Press|access-date=2018-07-12|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://twitter.com/thestorysofarca/status/1017438937608929280|title=The Story So Far on Twitter|work=Twitter|access-date=2018-07-12|language=en}}</ref> ''Proper Dose'' debuted at number 19 on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart, but quickly declined, falling off the chart the following week.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/the-story-so-far|title=The Story So Far Proper Dose Chart History|magazine=Billboard|access-date=2019-03-21}}</ref> In efforts to promote the album, the band embarked on a European tour with supporting acts from Citizen and All Get Out.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kerrang.com/the-news/the-story-so-far-have-confirmed-a-uk-and-european-tour/|title=The Story So Far Have Confirmed A UK And European Tour|website=Kerrang!|date=2 May 2018 |access-date=2019-03-21}}</ref> At the conclusion of their European tour, the band immediately started a U.S. tour with Movements, Citizen, and Turnover.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.axs.com/the-story-so-far-announce-2018-fall-u-s-tour-132733|title=The Story So Far announce 2018 fall U.S. tour|work=AXS|access-date=2019-03-21|language=en-US}}</ref> On September 21, 2018 the band released their first music video from ''Proper Dose'' for their song "Upside Down",<ref>{{Citation|last=Pure Noise Records|title=The Story So Far "Upside Down" Official Music Video|date=2018-09-21|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgc8a7ikd2w|access-date=2019-03-21}}</ref> followed by music videos for "Take Me As You Please" and "Proper Dose" on November 8, 2018 and January 22, 2019, respectively.<ref>{{Citation|last=Pure Noise Records|title=The Story So Far "Take Me As You Please" Official Music Video|date=2018-11-08|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AnjMkLgxKo|access-date=2019-03-21}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|last=Pure Noise Records|title=The Story So Far "Proper Dose" Official Music Video|date=2019-01-22|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3c1nuOBSr_Q|access-date=2019-03-21}}</ref> In September 2021, drummer Ryan Torf noted in an Instagram post that he would no longer be playing drums live for the band due to "injuries and surgeries to [his] hip and shoulder over the last few years". He did note, however, that he would continue playing drums on the band's recorded output.<ref>{{Cite Instagram |user=ryanjtorf |postid=CT56SdcJPUT |title=Surprise I do this stuff now! |date=16 September 2021}}</ref>

=== Line-up change and ''I Want to Disappear'' (2022–present) === {{main|I Want to Disappear}} On May 31, 2022, bassist Kelen Capener announced on his Twitter page that he was no longer a member of the band. No official reason was given for his departure by the band.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://lambgoat.com/news/36394/the-story-so-far-kick-out-founding-bassist-kelen-capener/?fs=e&s=cl | title=THE STORY SO FAR Kick out Founding Bassist Kelen Capener }}</ref> Capener was not officially replaced, with drummer Ryan Torf overtaking bass duties in studio and former Man Overboard bassist Nik Bruzzese joining the band in a touring capacity. In 2022, The Story So Far expanded to a live sextet for the first time in their history, with Torf moving to rhythm guitar. Set Your Goals drummer Mike Ambrose also joined the band as a touring musician.

In early 2023, guitarist Kevin Geyer alleged on the ''Two Week Notice'' podcast that the band were "contractually obligated" to release new music ahead of their tour in support of Blink-182.<ref>{{Citation |title=#136: Kevin Geyer (The Story So Far) |date=2023-02-17 |url=https://open.spotify.com/episode/5HpLg1civNEGWilpv5Kp13 |access-date=2023-07-06 |language=en}}</ref> A new single, "Big Blind", was released on August 4, 2023.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Carter |first1=Emily |title=The Story So Far return with Big Blind, their first new music since 2018 |url=https://www.kerrang.com/the-story-so-far-return-with-big-blind-their-first-new-music-since-2018 |website=Kerrang! |date=4 August 2023 |access-date=7 August 2023}}</ref> A new single, "Letterman", was released on March 21, 2024, along with a music video. On the same date, their new upcoming album was announced, titled ''I Want to Disappear''. The album's third single, "All This Time", was released on May 8, 2024. The album, and a music video for "Watch You Go", were both released simultaneously on June 21, 2024.<ref>{{cite web |last=Carter |first=Emily |title=The Story So Far announce new album, ''I Want to Disappear'' |url=https://www.kerrang.com/the-story-so-far-announce-new-album-i-want-to-disappear |website=Kerrang! |access-date=21 March 2024 |date=21 March 2024}}</ref>

The band is slated to make an appearance on the 2026 Vans Warped Tour.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-02-02 |title=Warped Tour Reveals First 15 Bands For 2026 Festivals |url=https://loudwire.com/warped-tour-first-15-bands-2026-lineups/ |access-date=2026-02-26 |website=Loudwire |language=en}}</ref>

==Style== ''Under Soil and Dirt'' (2011),<ref>{{cite web|author=Nassiff, Thomas |url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=2334372 |title=The Story So Far - Under Soil And Dirt - Album Review |work=absolutepunk.net |access-date=October 24, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.alterthepress.com/2011/07/album-revew-story-so-far-under-soil-and.html |title=Album Review: The Story So Far|work=alterthepress.com|date=July 28, 2011 |access-date=October 24, 2015}}</ref> ''What You Don't See'' (2013),<ref>{{cite web|last=Solomon |first=Blake |url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=3086171 |title=Story So Far, The - What You Don't See - Album Review |work=AbsolutePunk.net |date=March 18, 2013 |access-date=October 24, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Moseley |first=Brittany |url=http://www.altpress.com/reviews/entry/the_story_so_far_what_you_dont_see/ |title=The Story So Far - What You Don't See |work=Alternative Press |date=March 26, 2013 |access-date=October 24, 2015}}</ref> and ''The Story So Far'' (2015)<ref>{{cite web|author=Ham, Robert |url=http://diymag.com/2015/05/16/the-story-so-far-the-story-so-far-album-review|title=The Story So Far - The Story So Far album review|work=DIY|date=16 May 2015 |access-date=October 24, 2015}}</ref><ref name=Idobi>{{cite web|url=http://idobi.com/review/album-review-the-story-so-far-st/|title=Album Review: The Story So Far – S-T|work=idobi.com|author=Hines, Hannah|date=May 19, 2015|access-date=October 24, 2015}}</ref> have all been described as pop-punk. With their fourth album, ''Proper Dose'' (2018), marking a departure from pop punk and saw the band incorporating indie rock into their sound.{{citation needed|date=January 2025}} The Story So Far has also been described as having an "edgier" take on pop punk, due to their frequent incorporation of hardcore punk and punk rock elements in their music.<ref>{{cite web|author=Matadeen, Renaldo |url=https://www.punknews.org/review/11912/the-story-so-far-what-you-dont-see |title=The Story So Far - What You Don't See |work=punknews.org |date=18 March 2013 |access-date=March 18, 2013}}</ref>

They cite influences including Title Fight, Set Your Goals,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Connick |first1=Tom |title=The Story So Far on burnout, rebirth, and their new Britpop-punk sound |url=https://www.nme.com/blogs/nme-blogs/story-so-far-interview-proper-dose-2397233 |website=NME |access-date=9 January 2026 |date=5 November 2018}}</ref> the Matches,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Hunter |first1=Kat |title=Interview: Kelen Capener of The Story So Far (California) |url=https://www.theaureview.com/music/the-au-interview-kelen-capener-of-the-story-so-far-california/ |website=The AU Review |access-date=5 December 2025 |language=en-AU |date=1 September 2013}}</ref> Blink-182, Boxcar Racer, New Found Glory, First To Leave, the Fullblast, Living with Lions, Such Gold, Dillinger Four, Into It Over It, Lifetime, Comeback Kid, Guns Up, Thursday, Taking Back Sunday, Dr. Dre, Mac Dre and the Crestside rappers, Bob Marley, Mike Kinsella, Rush and Rocky Vatoloto.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Writer |first1=Staff |title=The Story So Far |url=https://themusic.com.au/features/the-story-so-far/91_j6-rt7O8/23-11-10 |website=The Music |access-date=5 December 2025 |language=en}}</ref>

==Members== <gallery perrow="5" caption="The Story So Far at Olgas Rock 2015" widths="180" heights="180"> Olgas Rock 2015 The Story So Far 10.jpg|Parker Cannon Olgas Rock 2015 The Story So Far 08.jpg|Ryan Torf Olgas Rock 2015 The Story So Far 11.jpg|Will Levy Olgas Rock 2015 The Story So Far 06.jpg|Kevin Geyer </gallery> {{col-begin}} {{col-2}} '''Current members''' * Parker Cannon – lead vocals (2007–present) * Kevin Geyer – lead guitar, backing and occasional lead vocals (2007–present), keyboards (2018–present) * Ryan Torf – drums, percussion (2007–present; 2022-present studio only), keyboards (2015–2022), bass (2022–present; in studio only), rhythm guitar (2022–present) * Will Levy – rhythm guitar (2010–present), backing vocals (2010-2015)

;Current touring musicians * Nik Bruzzese – bass, backing vocals (2022–present) * Ross Traver – drums (2024–present) {{col-2}} '''Former members''' * Kevin Ambrose – rhythm guitar (2007–2010) * Kelen Capener – bass (2007–2022)

'''Former touring musicians''' * Morgan Foster – bass (2011–2012) * Ryan Justice – drums (2011) * Cameron Macbain – drums (2011–2012) * Bo McDowell – rhythm guitar (2010) * Mike Ambrose – drums (2015, 2022–2024) {{col-end}}

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==Discography== {{Main|The Story So Far discography}}

'''Studio albums''' * ''Under Soil and Dirt'' (2011) * ''What You Don't See'' (2013) * ''The Story So Far'' (2015) * ''Proper Dose'' (2018) * ''I Want to Disappear'' (2024)

==References== {{Reflist}}

==External links== {{Commons category|The Story So Far}} * {{Official website}} * [http://www.facebook.com/thestorysofarca The Story So Far] on Facebook

{{DEFAULTSORT:Story So Far}} Category:Musical groups established in 2007 Category:Alternative rock groups from California Category:Musical groups from the San Francisco Bay Area Category:Pop punk groups from California Category:People from Walnut Creek, California Category:Pure Noise Records artists