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| name = Just Surrender
| name = Just Surrender
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| caption = Just Surrender in 2008
| caption = Just Surrender performing in 2008
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| alias = A Second Chance
| alias = A Second Chance
| origin = [[Dover Plains]], [[New York (state)|New York]], {{nowrap|United States}}
| origin = [[Dover Plains]], [[New York (state)|New York]], {{nowrap|United States}}
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* [[Pop punk]]<ref name="Starpulse">{{cite web |url=http://www.starpulse.com/Music/Just_Surrender/Biography/ |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2011-10-28 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110606173405/http://www.starpulse.com/Music/Just_Surrender/Biography/ |archivedate=2011-06-06 }}</ref><ref name="MTV">http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/just_surrender/artist.jhtml#biographyEnd {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref>
* [[Pop punk]]<ref name="Starpulse">{{cite web |url=http://www.starpulse.com/Music/Just_Surrender/Biography/ |title=Just Surrender Biography |accessdate=2011-10-28 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110606173405/http://www.starpulse.com/Music/Just_Surrender/Biography/ |archivedate=2011-06-06 }}</ref><ref name="MTV">[https://archive.today/20130129063648/http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/just_surrender/artist.jhtml%23biographyEnd] </ref>
* [[power pop]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.scenepointblank.com/reviews/1596|title = Album review: Just Surrender – We're in Like Sin}}</ref>
* [[power pop]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.scenepointblank.com/reviews/1596|title = Album review: Just Surrender – We're in Like Sin|website=Scenepointblank.com}}</ref>
* [[emo]]<ref name="Starpulse"/><ref name="MTV"/>
* [[emo]]<ref name="Starpulse"/><ref name="MTV"/>
* [[post-hardcore]]<ref name="Sputnik">{{Cite web|url=http://www.sputnikmusic.com/album.php?reviewid=35867|title = Just Surrender - Stronger Now (Album review ) &#124; Sputnikmusic}}</ref>
* [[post-hardcore]]<ref name="Sputnik">{{Cite web|url=http://www.sputnikmusic.com/album.php?reviewid=35867|title = Just Surrender - Stronger Now (Album review ) |website=Sputnikmusic.com}}</ref>
}}
}}
| years_active = 2003–2013-2017-present
| years_active = 2003–2013, 2017–present
| label = {{hlist|[[Broken English Records|Broken English]]|[[Razor & Tie]]|[[LAB Records|LAB]]}}
| label = {{hlist|[[Broken English Records|Broken English]]|[[Razor & Tie]]|[[LAB Records|LAB]]}}
| website =
| website =
| current_members = Jason "Jay" Maffucci<br /> Dan Simons<br /> Jolly Ubriaco<br /> Steve Miller<br /> Ryan Kienle<br /> Josh Grigsby<br />
| current_members = Jason Maffucci<br />Dan Simons<br />Jolly Ubriaco<br />Steve Miller<br />Ryan Kienle<br />Josh Grigsby
| past_members = Andy Meunier<br /> Alex Haycraft<br /> Kyle Shellhammer<br /> Dan Gilmartin<br /> Seth Lynch
| past_members = Andy Meunier<br />Alex Haycraft<br /> Kyle Shellhammer<br />Dan Gilmartin<br />Seth Lynch
}}
}}
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'''Just Surrender''' is an American [[rock music|rock]] band from [[Dover Plains]], [[New York (state)|New York]], formerly known as '''A Second Chance'''.<ref name=allmusic>Corey Apar, [{{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p728921/biography|pure_url=yes}} Just Surrender] at [[Allmusic]]</ref> Just Surrender was formed by three high school friends from Dover High School in Dover Plains, New York, Jason "Jay" Maffucci, Andy Meunier, and Steve Miller. Vocalist/guitarist Dan Simons, formerly of The Record Collection, joined the original three members; the group was a four-piece until 2008. The band is known for the up-beat mood in their music, and for not having a lead vocalist, but rather having two vocalists who "share the spotlight."<ref>http://www.musictunes4u.com/albums.php?albumid=7364#comments {{Dead link|date=March 2022}}</ref> The group has since released three studio albums and one EP.


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'''Just Surrender''' is an American [[rock music|rock]] band from [[Dover Plains]], [[New York (state)|New York]], formerly known as '''A Second Chance''',<ref name=allmusic>Corey Apar, [{{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p728921/biography|pure_url=yes}} Just Surrender] at [[Allmusic]]</ref> formed by three high school friends: Jason Maffucci, Andy Meunier and Steve Miller. The vocalist/guitarist Dan Simons, formerly of The Record Collection, joined the original three and it was a four-piece until 2008. The band is known for the up-beat mood in its music and for not having a lead vocalist, but rather having two vocalists who "share the spotlight".<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.musictunes4u.com/albums.php?albumid=7364#comments |title=On My Own - Single - Just Surrender: MusicTunes4u.com |access-date=2010-05-25 |archive-date=2011-07-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110714135503/http://www.musictunes4u.com/albums.php?albumid=7364#comments |url-status=dead }}</ref> The group has released three studio albums and one EP.
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==History==


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==History==
===Origin and ''If These Streets Could Talk'' (2003–2005)===
===Origin and ''If These Streets Could Talk'' (2003–2005)===
Just Surrender was formed in 2003 while the members were still attending high school.<ref name="Starpulse"/> Just Surrender's first compilation was a 4-song EP. Many of the songs written for the EP were re-recorded for their first full album, ''[[If These Streets Could Talk]]'', which was released by [[EastWest Records]] subsidiary Broken English in 2005.<ref>[{{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p728921/discography|pure_url=yes}} Album Discography], Allmusic</ref> Recording took place at New York's Nada Recording Studios with producer John Naclerio. The band and their debut album appeared on [[MTV]]'s ''You Heard It Here First''. In reviewing the album, music critic Kate Lohnes wrote, "Overall, Just Surrender has panache. There's talent backing this heartfelt, although slightly unoriginal, release."<ref>Lohnes, Kate. "Just Surrender's Debut A Smooth Addition To Indie-Punk Scene", ''[[The Monitor (Texas)|The Monitor]]'', [[Knight Ridder|Knight Ridder Tribune Business News]], 2005-12-23.</ref> Critic Christopher Felton described the album as "unfortunately nothing more than a half-decent attempt at copying the work of far more superior bands".<ref>Felton, Christopher. "What could have easily been a solid punk", ''[[Evening Chronicle]]'', 2007-09-12, p. 2.</ref>
Just Surrender was formed in 2003 while the members were still attending high school.<ref name="Starpulse"/> guitarist & vocalist Dan Simons says he was inspired by 70s and 80s bands such as [[Journey (band)|Journey]], [[Bon Jovi]] & [[Poison (band)|Poison]], Just Surrender's first compilation was a 4-song EP. Many of the songs written for the EP were re-recorded for their first full album, ''[[If These Streets Could Talk]]'', which was released by the [[EastWest Records]] subsidiary Broken English in 2005.<ref>[{{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p728921/discography|pure_url=yes}} Album Discography], ''AllMusic''</ref> Recording took place at Nada Recording Studios in New York with the producer John Naclerio. The band and its first album appeared on [[MTV]]'s ''You Heard It Here First''. In reviewing the album, the music critic Kate Lohnes wrote, "Overall, Just Surrender has panache. There's talent backing this heartfelt, although slightly unoriginal, release."<ref>Lohnes, Kate. "Just Surrender's Debut A Smooth Addition To Indie-Punk Scene", ''[[The Monitor (Texas)|The Monitor]]'', [[Knight Ridder|Knight Ridder Tribune Business News]], 2005-12-23.</ref> The critic, Christopher Felton described the album as "unfortunately nothing more than a half-decent attempt at copying the work of far more superior bands".<ref>Felton, Christopher. "What could have easily been a solid punk", ''[[Evening Chronicle]]'', 2007-09-12, p. 2.</ref>


===Touring and increased popularity (2005–2007)===
===Touring and increased popularity (2005–2007)===
The band quickly became popular on the music site [http://www.purevolume.com/ PureVolume]; they received more than 400,000 plays in a matter of months.<ref name=allmusic/>
The band quickly became popular on the music site PureVolume and received more than 400,000 plays in a matter of months.<ref name=allmusic/>{{Specify|date=2024-01-12|reason=How many months?}}

Just Surrender has toured with [[Autopilot Off]], [[Bayside (band)|Bayside]], [[My American Heart]], [[TheStart]], [[Cartel (band)|Cartel]], [[Hawthorne Heights]], [[Matchbook Romance]], [[The Early November]], [[Armor for Sleep]], [[The Classic Crime]], [[The Audition (band)|The Audition]], [[All Time Low]], [[Mayday Parade]], [[Every Avenue]], [[Set Your Goals (band)|Set Your Goals]], [[Powerspace]], [[Bowling for Soup]], [[We the Kings]], [[Metro Station]].


In 2005, Andy Meunier left the band, and was replaced by '''Alex Haycraft'''. As of March 7, 2008, original guitarist, Andy Meunier returned to the band. The band sent in a statement to [[AbsolutePunk.net]] that reads:
In 2005, Meunier left the band, and was replaced by Alex Haycraft. On March 7, 2008, Meunier returned . The band sent in a statement to ''[[AbsolutePunk.net|bsolutePunk]]'' that reads, "Just Surrender fans may have noticed on recent tours that original guitarist Andy Meunier has returned to the band. Alex Haycraft (formerly of [[Park (band)|Park]]) has moved over to bass."
"Just Surrender fans may have noticed on recent tours that original guitarist Andy Meunier has returned to the band. Alex Haycraft (formerly of [[Park (band)|Park]]) has moved over to bass."


===''We're in Like Sin'' and ''Stronger Now EP'' (2007–2009)===
===''We're in Like Sin'' and ''Stronger Now EP'' (2007–2009)===
Just Surrender released the song "Body Language and Bad Habits" on their [[MySpace]] page on July 1, 2007. The song is from the album ''[[We're in Like Sin]]'', released August 21, 2007. The album charted at number 27 on the [[Heatseekers Albums]] chart.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/just-surrender/chart-history/heatseekers-albums/song/536073|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180518191335/https://www.billboard.com/music/just-surrender/chart-history/heatseekers-albums/song/536073|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 18, 2018|title=Just Surrender Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)|magazine=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|accessdate=February 17, 2018}}</ref> In reviewing the album, [[AbsolutePunk.net]] wrote, "Though not necessarily bigger, and far from innovative, ''We’re In Like Sin'' is a worthy follow-up."<ref>Solomon, Blake. "[http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=258869 Just Surrender – We're In Like Sin]", [[AbsolutePunk.net]], 2007-08-12. Retrieved on 2008-08-19.</ref> ''[[Wonka Vision]]'' called it a "pop-punk" "guilty pleasure".<ref>"[http://www.wonkavisionmagazine.com/reviews09/?p=595 Just Surrender – 'We’re In Like Sin']", ''[[Wonka Vision (magazine)|Wonka Vision]]'', 2007-11-20. Retrieved on 2008-08-19.</ref>
Just Surrender released the song "Body Language and Bad Habits" on its ''[[MySpace]]'' page on July 1, 2007. The song is from the album ''[[We're in Like Sin]]'', released on August 21, 2007. The album charted at number 27 on the [[Heatseekers Albums]] chart.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/just-surrender/chart-history/heatseekers-albums/song/536073|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180518191335/https://www.billboard.com/music/just-surrender/chart-history/heatseekers-albums/song/536073|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 18, 2018|title=Just Surrender Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)|magazine=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|accessdate=February 17, 2018}}</ref> In reviewing the album, ''AbsolutePunk'' wrote, "Though not necessarily bigger, and far from innovative, ''We’re In Like Sin'' is a worthy follow-up."<ref>Solomon, Blake. "[http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=258869 Just Surrender – We're In Like Sin]", ''AbsolutePunk'', 2007-08-12. Retrieved on 2008-08-19.</ref> ''[[Wonka Vision]]'' called it a "pop-punk" "guilty pleasure".<ref>"[http://www.wonkavisionmagazine.com/reviews09/?p=595 Just Surrender – 'We’re In Like Sin']", ''[[Wonka Vision (magazine)|Wonka Vision]]'', 2007-11-20. Retrieved on 2008-08-19.</ref>


After the addition and returning from the UK they wrote and recorded for an EP titled ''Stronger Now'' that was released July 9, 2009. The EP was only made available at Warped Tour however, until released with [[iTunes]] on August 12. ''Stronger Now'' is significantly heavier than their previous albums and has been described as [[post-hardcore]].
Just Surrender embarked on a Northeastern and Midwestern tour in January 2009 alongside Jesse Barrera of [[My American Heart]], [[Patent Pending (band)|Patent Pending]], Kelsey & the Chaos and Pull the Pin.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/31791/tours-just-surrender-patent-pending-jesse-barrera-kelsey-and-the-chaos|title=Just Surrender / Patent Pending / Jesse Barrera / Kelsey and the Chaos|publisher=Punknews.org|author=Paul, Aubin|date=January 4, 2009|access-date=October 2, 2022}}</ref> After the addition and returning from the UK they wrote and recorded for an EP titled ''Stronger Now'' that was released on July 9, 2009. It was only made available at Warped Tour however, until released by [[iTunes]] on August 12. ''Stronger Now'' is significantly heavier than previous albums and has been described{{by whom|date=September 2022}} as [[post-hardcore]].


In November 2009, the band joined [[Hawthorne Heights]] for their [[2009 Never Sleep Again tour|Never Sleep Again tour]].
In November 2009, the band joined [[Hawthorne Heights]] for the [[2009 Never Sleep Again tour|Never Sleep Again tour]].


With another recent lineup change, Alex Haycraft and Andy Meunier left the band. '''Kyle Shellhammer''' (formerly of [[The High Court]]) became the band's bassist, with '''Jolly Ubriaco''' filling the position of lead guitarist.
With another line-up change, Haycraft and Meunier left the band. Kyle Shellhammer (formerly of [[The High Court]]) became the band's bass guitarist, with Jolly Ubriaco as lead guitarist.


===''Phoenix'' and rumored indefinite hiatus (2010–2011)===
===''Phoenix'' and rumored indefinite hiatus (2010–2011)===
On June 22, 2010, Just Surrender released their third full-length album called ''Phoenix''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=2538187&blogId=516599511 |title=Archived copy |access-date=2009-12-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090207065936/http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view |archive-date=2009-02-07 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Two tracks, "Burning Up (Acoustic)" and "On My Own" have been released. It contains 12 tracks, including two previously released on the ''Stronger Now EP'': the songs "Crazy", and "Stronger Now".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mikkisays.net/2010/06/06/rockpowerpop-just-surrender-phoenix-2010-mp3/ |title=(Rock,Powerpop) Just Surrender – Phoenix – 2010, MP3 |website=mikkisays.net |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100608012024/http://mikkisays.net/2010/06/06/rockpowerpop-just-surrender-phoenix-2010-mp3/ |archive-date=2010-06-08}}</ref>
On June 22, 2010, Just Surrender released a third full-length album called ''Phoenix''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=2538187&blogId=516599511 |title=Invalid Friend ID |access-date=2009-12-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090207065936/http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view |archive-date=2009-02-07 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Two tracks, "Burning Up (Acoustic)" and "On My Own" have been released. It contains 12 tracks, including two previously released on the ''Stronger Now EP'': the songs "Crazy" and "Stronger Now".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mikkisays.net/2010/06/06/rockpowerpop-just-surrender-phoenix-2010-mp3/ |title=(Rock,Powerpop) Just Surrender – Phoenix – 2010, MP3 |website=mikkisays.net |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100608012024/http://mikkisays.net/2010/06/06/rockpowerpop-just-surrender-phoenix-2010-mp3/ |archive-date=2010-06-08}}</ref> That same day, a music video was released for "On My Own".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/38760/just-surrender-on-my-own|title=Just Surrender: 'On My Own'|publisher=Punknews.org|author=Paul, Aubin|date=June 22, 2010|access-date=October 20, 2022}}</ref>
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On June 10, 2010, the band released a statement via their Facebook page stating that ''Phoenix'' would now be released June 22, 2010 through iTunes, and would be released through retail on July 13, 2010. "Take Me Home", the band's next single, was released June 15 through iTunes as scheduled. Just Surrender then toured with [[Hit The Lights]], and [[The Maine (band)|The Maine]] on the Zumiez Couch Tour.<ref name="Phoenix1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/Phoenix-Just-Surrender/dp/B00381YJNC|title = Phoenix|website = Amazon|year = 2010}}</ref> The album was released and received positive critique.


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On June 10, 2010, the band released a statement on its Facebook page saying that ''Phoenix'' would be released June 22, 2010, through iTunes, and would be released through retail on July 13, 2010. "Take Me Home", the band's next single, was released on June 15 through iTunes as scheduled. Just Surrender then toured with [[Hit The Lights]] and [[The Maine (band)|The Maine]] on the Zumiez Couch Tour. Just Surrender has played many live shows since 2011.
There was a rumor that after a recent tour, Just Surrender would be going on indefinite hiatus. That rumor has been disputed by the band members' Facebook posts. A post by the band on Facebook strongly hinted towards an indefinite hiatus: {{cquote|"To all the fans that support us, thanks
If you were kind enough to lend us your floor,
Thanks.
We have been doing this thing for close to 10 years, and despite every
major publication telling us that we’re a generic band with bad lyrics,
some of you have taken those songs and made them the soundtrack to your
lives.
Thank you very much.
I don’t really know what the future holds for Just Surrender. Anytime
you involve lawyers, money, and contract disputes, the outcome is always
painful. The music business is a gamble, and usually 9/10 don’t last.
I’m glad we got to make 3 records and share our lives with you.
To all the bands that we have shared the stage with, sorry for drinking all the beer.
Come check out a show, before it’s too late!"<ref>http://www.decoymusic.com/news_posts/33036</ref>}}
Despite rumored hiatus, Just Surrender has played many live shows since 2011.


===Fourth studio album (2011–2014)===
===Fourth studio album (2011–2014)===
On December 19, it was reported that Just Surrender are writing material for a new album, which will be self-released, and that '''Ryan Kienle''', formerly of [[Matchbook Romance]], is the band's new bassist.<ref name="absolutepunk.net">{{Cite web|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=2554732|title = Chorus.fm}}</ref> Pitchfork has revealed a release of the new album to be set for Fall of 2012, Simons said in a 2018 interview with American Slacker Podcast that the band had secretly gone into Indefinite Hiatus in 2013 but agreed that they would continue to write new material for the project while re-grouping <ref name="American Slacker Podcast Official Youtube">{{cite web| url-status = live| archive-url = https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211206/0kDb7YLgsOg| archive-date = 2021-12-06| url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kDb7YLgsOg&list=WL&index=51&t=5098s| title = Dan Simons (EP107) | website=[[YouTube]]}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
On December 19, it was reported that Just Surrender were writing material for a new album which would be self-released, and that Ryan Kienle, formerly of [[Matchbook Romance]], was the band's new bass guitarist.<ref name="absolutepunk.net">[https://archive.today/20120801130337/http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=2554732] </ref> ''Pitchfork'' revealed a release of the new album set for fall 2012. Simons said in a 2018 interview with American Slacker Podcast that the band had secretly gone into indefinite hiatus in 2013 but agreed that they would continue to write new material for the project while re-grouping.<ref name="American Slacker Podcast Official Youtube">{{cite web| url-status = live| archive-url = https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211206/0kDb7YLgsOg| archive-date = 2021-12-06| url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kDb7YLgsOg&list=WL&index=51&t=5098s| title = Dan Simons (EP107) | website=[[YouTube]]}}{{cbignore}}</ref>


===Resurgence (2015–Present)===
===Resurgence (2015–)===
On January 20, 2015, Maffucci announced via Facebook that the band had officially been released from their contract with '''Razor and Tie Record Company''' and will be recording a new EP to be released in the summer of 2015.<ref name="Just Surrender Official Facebook">https://www.facebook.com/JustSurrenderRock/posts/10153095558089736?fref=nf</ref> Ever since their 2017 re-grouping the band has recruited ex-'''[[Houston Calls]]''' drummer '''Josh Grigsby''' to fill in for Miller during their live shows\touring because of Millers tight schedule
On January 20, 2015, Maffucci announced on ''Facebook'' that the band had officially been released from its contract with Razor and Tie Record Company and would be recording a new EP to be released in summer 2015.<ref name="Just Surrender Official Facebook">{{cite web | url-access=limited |archive-url = https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/98465169735/10153095558089736 |archive-date = 2022-04-27| url = https://www.facebook.com/JustSurrenderRock/posts/10153095558089736?fref=nf |title = Just Surrender on Facebook |website=[[Facebook]]}}{{cbignore}}{{User-generated source|certain=yes|date=March 2022}}</ref> After its 2017 re-grouping, the band recruited ex-[[Houston Calls]] drummer Josh Grigsby to fill in for Miller during live shows and touring because of Miller's tight schedule.


==Band members==
==Band members==
;Current
;Current
* Jason "Jay" Maffucci – [[vocals]] <small>(2003–2013-2017–present)</small>, [[bass guitar|bass]] <small>(2003–2007)</small>
* Jason Maffucci – [[vocals]] <small>(2003–2013, 2017–present)</small>, [[bass guitar|bass]] <small>(2003–2007, 2012, 2017-present)</small>
* Edward-Daniel "Dan" Simons Jr. – vocals, [[rhythm guitar]] <small>(2003–2013-2017–present)</small>
* Dan Simons – vocals, [[rhythm guitar]] <small>(2003–2013, 2017–present)</small>
* Steve Miller – [[Drum kit|drums]], [[percussion]] <small>(2003–2013-2017–present)</small>
* Steve Miller – [[Drum kit|drums]], [[percussion]] <small>(2003–2013, 2017–present)</small>
* Jolly Ubriaco – [[lead guitar]], backing vocals <small>(2008–2010, 2011–2013-2017-present)</small>
* Jolly Ubriaco – [[lead guitar]], backing vocals <small>(2008–2010, 2011–2013, 2017-present)</small>
* Ryan Kienle – bass guitar <small>(2011–2013-2017–present)</small><ref name="absolutepunk.net"/>
* Ryan Kienle – bass (2011–2013, 2017-present)
* Josh Grigsby – [[Drum kit|drums]], [[percussion]] <small>(2017–present)</small>
* Josh Grigsby – drums, percussion <small>(2017–present)</small>


;Former
;Former
* Andy Meunier – lead guitar, backing vocals <small>(2003–2005, 2007–2008)</small>
* Andy Meunier – lead guitar, backing vocals <small>(2003–2005, 2007–2008)</small>
* Seth Lynch – lead guitar <small>(2005)</small>
* Seth Lynch – lead guitar <small>(2005)</small>
* Alex Haycraft – lead guitar <small>(2005–2007)</small>, bass <small>(2007–2008)</small>, backing vocals <small>(2005–2008)</small>
* Alex Haycraft – lead guitar <small>(2005–2007)</small>, bass <small>(2007–2008)</small>, backing vocals <small>(2005–2008)</small>
* Dan Gilmartin – bass <small>(2008)</small>
* Dan Gilmartin – bass <small>(2008)</small>
* Kyle Shellhammer – bass <small>(2008–2011)</small>
* Kyle Shellhammer – bass <small>(2008–2011)</small>
* Steven Flynn – lead guitar <small>(2010–2011)</small>


==Discography==
==Discography==
*''In Your Silence EP'' (2003, Self-released)
*''In Your Silence EP'' (2003, self-released)
*''A Second Chance EP'' (2004, Self-released)
*''A Second Chance EP'' (2004, self-released)
*''[[If These Streets Could Talk]]'' (2005, [[Broken English Records]])
*''[[If These Streets Could Talk]]'' (2005, [[Broken English Records]])
*''[[We're in Like Sin]]'' (August 21, 2007, [[Broken English Records]])
*''[[We're in Like Sin]]'' (August 21, 2007, Broken English Records)
*''Stronger Now EP'' (July 9, 2008, Self-released)
*''Stronger Now EP'' (July 9, 2008, self-released)
*''Phoenix'' (July 13, 2010, [[Razor & Tie Records]])
*''Phoenix'' (July 13, 2010, [[Razor & Tie Records]])
*''Not dead yet EP'' (September 26, 2023, [[DDC Records]])


==Videography==
==Videography==
*Tell Me Everything – If These Streets Could Talk (2005)
*"Tell Me Everything" – ''If These Streets Could Talk'' (2005)
*I Can Barely Breathe – If These Streets Could Talk (2005)
*"I Can Barely Breathe" – ''If These Streets Could Talk'' (2005)
*Your Life and Mine – We're in Like Sin (2007)
*"Your Life and Mine" – ''We're in Like Sin'' (2007)
*On My Own – Phoenix (2010)
*"On My Own" – ''Phoenix'' (2010)


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.myspace.com/justsurrenderrock MySpace]
*[http://www.myspace.com/justsurrenderrock MySpace]
*[http://www.purevolume.com/justsurrender PureVolume]
*[http://www.purevolume.com/justsurrender PureVolume]{{Dead link|date=October 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}


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Just Surrender
Just Surrender performing in 2008
Just Surrender performing in 2008
Background information
Also known asA Second Chance
OriginDover Plains, New York, United States
Genres
Years active2003–2013, 2017–present
Labels
MembersJason Maffucci
Dan Simons
Jolly Ubriaco
Steve Miller
Ryan Kienle
Josh Grigsby
Past membersAndy Meunier
Alex Haycraft
Kyle Shellhammer
Dan Gilmartin
Seth Lynch

Just Surrender is an American rock band from Dover Plains, New York, formerly known as A Second Chance,[5] formed by three high school friends: Jason Maffucci, Andy Meunier and Steve Miller. The vocalist/guitarist Dan Simons, formerly of The Record Collection, joined the original three and it was a four-piece until 2008. The band is known for the up-beat mood in its music and for not having a lead vocalist, but rather having two vocalists who "share the spotlight".[6] The group has released three studio albums and one EP.

History

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Origin and If These Streets Could Talk (2003–2005)

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Just Surrender was formed in 2003 while the members were still attending high school.[1] guitarist & vocalist Dan Simons says he was inspired by 70s and 80s bands such as Journey, Bon Jovi & Poison, Just Surrender's first compilation was a 4-song EP. Many of the songs written for the EP were re-recorded for their first full album, If These Streets Could Talk, which was released by the EastWest Records subsidiary Broken English in 2005.[7] Recording took place at Nada Recording Studios in New York with the producer John Naclerio. The band and its first album appeared on MTV's You Heard It Here First. In reviewing the album, the music critic Kate Lohnes wrote, "Overall, Just Surrender has panache. There's talent backing this heartfelt, although slightly unoriginal, release."[8] The critic, Christopher Felton described the album as "unfortunately nothing more than a half-decent attempt at copying the work of far more superior bands".[9]

Touring and increased popularity (2005–2007)

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The band quickly became popular on the music site PureVolume and received more than 400,000 plays in a matter of months.[5][specify]

In 2005, Meunier left the band, and was replaced by Alex Haycraft. On March 7, 2008, Meunier returned . The band sent in a statement to bsolutePunk that reads, "Just Surrender fans may have noticed on recent tours that original guitarist Andy Meunier has returned to the band. Alex Haycraft (formerly of Park) has moved over to bass."

We're in Like Sin and Stronger Now EP (2007–2009)

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Just Surrender released the song "Body Language and Bad Habits" on its MySpace page on July 1, 2007. The song is from the album We're in Like Sin, released on August 21, 2007. The album charted at number 27 on the Heatseekers Albums chart.[10] In reviewing the album, AbsolutePunk wrote, "Though not necessarily bigger, and far from innovative, We’re In Like Sin is a worthy follow-up."[11] Wonka Vision called it a "pop-punk" "guilty pleasure".[12]

Just Surrender embarked on a Northeastern and Midwestern tour in January 2009 alongside Jesse Barrera of My American Heart, Patent Pending, Kelsey & the Chaos and Pull the Pin.[13] After the addition and returning from the UK they wrote and recorded for an EP titled Stronger Now that was released on July 9, 2009. It was only made available at Warped Tour however, until released by iTunes on August 12. Stronger Now is significantly heavier than previous albums and has been described[by whom?] as post-hardcore.

In November 2009, the band joined Hawthorne Heights for the Never Sleep Again tour.

With another line-up change, Haycraft and Meunier left the band. Kyle Shellhammer (formerly of The High Court) became the band's bass guitarist, with Jolly Ubriaco as lead guitarist.

Phoenix and rumored indefinite hiatus (2010–2011)

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On June 22, 2010, Just Surrender released a third full-length album called Phoenix.[14] Two tracks, "Burning Up (Acoustic)" and "On My Own" have been released. It contains 12 tracks, including two previously released on the Stronger Now EP: the songs "Crazy" and "Stronger Now".[15] That same day, a music video was released for "On My Own".[16]

On June 10, 2010, the band released a statement on its Facebook page saying that Phoenix would be released June 22, 2010, through iTunes, and would be released through retail on July 13, 2010. "Take Me Home", the band's next single, was released on June 15 through iTunes as scheduled. Just Surrender then toured with Hit The Lights and The Maine on the Zumiez Couch Tour. Just Surrender has played many live shows since 2011.

Fourth studio album (2011–2014)

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On December 19, it was reported that Just Surrender were writing material for a new album which would be self-released, and that Ryan Kienle, formerly of Matchbook Romance, was the band's new bass guitarist.[17] Pitchfork revealed a release of the new album set for fall 2012. Simons said in a 2018 interview with American Slacker Podcast that the band had secretly gone into indefinite hiatus in 2013 but agreed that they would continue to write new material for the project while re-grouping.[18]

Resurgence (2015–)

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On January 20, 2015, Maffucci announced on Facebook that the band had officially been released from its contract with Razor and Tie Record Company and would be recording a new EP to be released in summer 2015.[19] After its 2017 re-grouping, the band recruited ex-Houston Calls drummer Josh Grigsby to fill in for Miller during live shows and touring because of Miller's tight schedule.

Band members

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Current
  • Jason Maffucci – vocals (2003–2013, 2017–present), bass (2003–2007, 2012, 2017-present)
  • Dan Simons – vocals, rhythm guitar (2003–2013, 2017–present)
  • Steve Miller – drums, percussion (2003–2013, 2017–present)
  • Jolly Ubriaco – lead guitar, backing vocals (2008–2010, 2011–2013, 2017-present)
  • Ryan Kienle – bass (2011–2013, 2017-present)
  • Josh Grigsby – drums, percussion (2017–present)
Former
  • Andy Meunier – lead guitar, backing vocals (2003–2005, 2007–2008)
  • Seth Lynch – lead guitar (2005)
  • Alex Haycraft – lead guitar (2005–2007), bass (2007–2008), backing vocals (2005–2008)
  • Dan Gilmartin – bass (2008)
  • Kyle Shellhammer – bass (2008–2011)

Discography

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Videography

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  • "Tell Me Everything" – If These Streets Could Talk (2005)
  • "I Can Barely Breathe" – If These Streets Could Talk (2005)
  • "Your Life and Mine" – We're in Like Sin (2007)
  • "On My Own" – Phoenix (2010)

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Just Surrender Biography". Archived from the original on 2011-06-06. Retrieved 2011-10-28.
  2. ^ a b [1]
  3. ^ "Album review: Just Surrender – We're in Like Sin". Scenepointblank.com.
  4. ^ "Just Surrender - Stronger Now (Album review )". Sputnikmusic.com.
  5. ^ a b Corey Apar, Just Surrender at Allmusic
  6. ^ "On My Own - Single - Just Surrender: MusicTunes4u.com". Archived from the original on 2011-07-14. Retrieved 2010-05-25.
  7. ^ Album Discography, AllMusic
  8. ^ Lohnes, Kate. "Just Surrender's Debut A Smooth Addition To Indie-Punk Scene", The Monitor, Knight Ridder Tribune Business News, 2005-12-23.
  9. ^ Felton, Christopher. "What could have easily been a solid punk", Evening Chronicle, 2007-09-12, p. 2.
  10. ^ "Just Surrender Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Archived from the original on May 18, 2018. Retrieved February 17, 2018.
  11. ^ Solomon, Blake. "Just Surrender – We're In Like Sin", AbsolutePunk, 2007-08-12. Retrieved on 2008-08-19.
  12. ^ "Just Surrender – 'We’re In Like Sin'", Wonka Vision, 2007-11-20. Retrieved on 2008-08-19.
  13. ^ Paul, Aubin (January 4, 2009). "Just Surrender / Patent Pending / Jesse Barrera / Kelsey and the Chaos". Punknews.org. Retrieved October 2, 2022.
  14. ^ "Invalid Friend ID". Archived from the original on 2009-02-07. Retrieved 2009-12-03.
  15. ^ "(Rock,Powerpop) Just Surrender – Phoenix – 2010, MP3". mikkisays.net. Archived from the original on 2010-06-08.
  16. ^ Paul, Aubin (June 22, 2010). "Just Surrender: 'On My Own'". Punknews.org. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
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  18. ^ "Dan Simons (EP107)". YouTube. Archived from the original on 2021-12-06.
  19. ^ "Just Surrender on Facebook". Facebook. Archived from the original on 2022-04-27.[user-generated source]
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