Cursive (band)

Cursive is an American indie rock band from Omaha, Nebraska. Stylistically described as emo and post-hardcore, Cursive came to prominence with 2000's Domestica and found commercial and critical success with 2003's The Ugly Organ. The band has released eight studio albums, a compilations album, and a mix of singles and EPs since 1997. They have released recordings on several labels, including 15 Passenger Records, Saddle Creek Records, and Big Scary Monsters (UK).

Cursive
Cursive performing at the 2007 Siren Music Festival
Background information
OriginOmaha, Nebraska, United States
GenresIndie rockemopost-hardcore
Years active1995–1998, 1999–present
Labels
MembersTim Kasher
Matt Maginn
Ted Stevens
Clint Schnase
Patrick Newberry
Megan Siebe
Past membersGretta Cohn
Steve Pedersen
Matt Compton
Cully Symington
Websitewww.cursivearmy.com

Cursive's influences include such bands as Fugazi, Shudder to Think, Superchunk, Archers of Loaf and Brainiac.

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