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  • • Pianos Become the Teeth formed in Baltimore, Maryland, a city not typically known for screamo.
  • • Early work featured dual screamed vocals, a dynamic they later abandoned for cleaner singing.
  • • Their name, Pianos Become the Teeth, is taken from a line in a Kurt Vonnegut novel.
  • • "I'll Get By" marked a significant shift towards post-rock and more melodic song structures.
  • • Vocalist Kyle Durfey explored themes of profound grief following his father's passing.
  • • Despite being categorized as screamo, they draw influence from bands like Explosions in the Sky.
  • • They've toured with diverse acts like Touche Amore and Defeater, showcasing genre flexibility.
  • • The Absence, their third album, is considered their most emotionally resonant and accessible.
  • • They've never achieved mainstream success, but have a dedicated cult following within the genre.
  • • Their evolution demonstrates the possibility for growth and change within heavy music.
  • • Pianos Become the Teeth formed in Baltimore, Maryland, initially as a heavier post-hardcore band.
  • • Vocalist Kyle Durfey's grandfather taught him piano, a stark contrast to their early sound.
  • • Their breakthrough album, "The Lack Long After," shifted towards a more melodic, emotional sound.
  • • The band's name is inspired by a line from a Charles Bukowski poem.
  • • They toured extensively with bands like Touche Amore and Defeater, influencing their growth.
  • • "Repine" is considered their quintessential song, showcasing Durfey's raw vocal vulnerability.
  • • Their album "Keep You" explores themes of grief and loss following Durfey's father's death.
  • • Pianos Become the Teeth's music has been featured in independent films and documentaries.
  • • While never achieving mainstream success, they've cultivated a devoted cult following.
  • • Their evolving sound has influenced a generation of screamo and post-hardcore bands.

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