Young Statues

Philadelphia-based outfit Young Statues absorb elements of emo and indie rock into an evolving sound influenced by Ryan Adams, Band of Horses, Fleetwood Mac, and R.E.M. After the dissolution of a previous band, New Jersey-bred guitarist/vocalist Carmen Cirignano recruited friends from Georgia and Florida to record a few tracks that would eventually be featured on a self-titled debut. Young Statues was released in 2011 on Run for Cover Records with Tom Ryan (bass), Daniel Bogan (drums), and Steve Poponi (guitar) rounding out the band's initial lineup. Poponi parted ways with th...