In a small bedroom in San Diego, plastered with posters of favorite bands, ticket stub memories, and a drum set that was bought at a local swap meet for fifty bucks, four teenage friends were born into a future of fast paced, melodic punk. Out of the need for a release of creativity and aggression, Before Today was formed in December of 1998. Since then, the band has been striving on opportunities to explode out of their practice room onto any stage possible. Their mixture of poetic lyrics, which focus on ideas of self-improvement and positive progression, are combined with complex guitar and vocal melodies to create a powerful sound that is both aggressive and refreshingly clean. Their energy is fueled by a creative and energetic identity that matches their personalities. A strong diversity of influences becomes apparent as you listen to the many different elements evident in their songs. After signing with Equal Vision in December of 2003, the band, formerly known as Early Times, decided to change their name due to copyright issues. Quickly after signing with EVR, the band sequestered themselves from the world for the better part of six months crafting their debut release under their new moniker. The outcome, A Celebration Of An Ending, is an elegant document of the marriage between melody and aggression. The songs on the album show a band beginning to create their own niche in the crowded world of independent music. Before Today is determined to take their musical vision from a regional happening to a global phenomenon.
