History
Formed in April 2011, Something Clever was founded by Michael Brennan (lead vocals), Kelly Flusk (lead guitar), Chris St. Hilaire (rhythm guitar), Allen Vogt (bass guitar), and Dylan Roles (drums). The band quickly built a local fan base by performing at various venues in the Charlotte region and began sharing demo recordings of original music through platforms like ReverbNation. [4]
In early 2012, the band announced via their social media profiles they had begun heavily writing new original material with plans to enter the studio in April to start recording their debut release that would be released sometime in the summer. However, on April 5, 2012, they announced that they were seeking a new bass player, as Allen Vogt moved out of the area and could no longer participate in the recording process. Despite the lineup change, the band continued their momentum, releasing their debut single, "Black and Blue," on June 14, 2012. [5]
Walk Away was released on July 7, 2012. [6] The seven-track record was produced and engineered by Michael Pepe and marked the band's first official release. Walk Away is notable for being the only project to feature original lead vocalist Michael Brennan before his departure in 2013. [7]
In the same year as the EP’s release, Something Clever won the Ernie Ball and Rockstar Energy Drink Battle of the Bands in Simpsonville, South Carolina, taking first place across all voting categories. They also received national exposure around this time by playing concerts alongside Adelitas Way, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Saving Abel, and Sum 41. Additionally, the band was commissioned to create music for WSOC-TV’s high school football segment, which aired during the 2011 and 2012 seasons. [8]
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