A Day in Black and White (band)

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A Day in Black and White
Origin Washington, DC, USA
Genres Alternative rock
Screamo
Indie rock
Post-hardcore
Years active2001-2005 [1]
Labels Level Plane
MembersDaniel Morse
Ian Thompson
Mike Petillo
Aaron Leitko
Past membersSteven Green
Website www.dayinblackandwhite.com

A Day in Black and White are a band based in Washington, DC who formed in 2001. They have been described as post-punk, post-hardcore, experimental/indie rock and even post-emo. Their sound has been compared to bands such as City of Caterpillar, Sonic Youth and Fugazi. They are currently signed to Level Plane Records.

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References

  1. "A DAY IN BLACK AND WHITE". openmindsaturatedbrain.blogspot.com. 31 October 2014. Retrieved 2020-03-13.