We Valedictorians are a Minneapolis centered band founded by (Teen Sensation) Jordan Gatesmith and Dylan (Ice Cream Booty Ice Cream) Rosen. In 2007, Dan (Gingerspice) Hupp joined creating the trio Consolation Prize. However, after performing a couple shows under this name they shed it in lou of the more distinct "We Valedictorians". They are currently performing with Luke Danger (keyboards), Jonny Grubb (Drums) as well as with string players Evan (Kitty Kat) Murnane, Satavee Kijsanayotin and bassoonist Jason Capecchi. The original trio started out writing hardcore type songs, in the style of Test Icicles, but shifted away from this to more standard punk and increasingly electronic songs. With the addition of Grubb and Danger, the group took another turn towards a denser layered form of indie rock that is bears similarity to New Wave sounds. However, the band makes use of it's organic instrumentation in on top or in lou of synthesized sounds. The band harbors a spontaneous nature, which is evidenced by their live show during which they arrive on stage and make large strange noises that resemble music and cause people to feel enlightened. This has been scientifically proven. "(We Valedictorians are) going to make it to the big time man. Jordan, Dillhole and Danny are three peas in an unbreakable pod that can travel for about 500,000 miles without an oil change and you can put that on your fucking list of good reviews." -Danny Oseid Unfourtunetly, Dr. Oseid died in a tragic fire related death. We-dubs played the funeral, beggining with their tragically emotional song "John Wentzell, Give Us You Pills" and ending with "What Kills" which was changed to say fire can kill you in a rather painful way. The band now is enlisted as fire safety volunteer officers, you know the ones who give kids stickers that say "don't play with matches" or "don't start forest fires" or "you're the reason mommy divorced daddy". This philanthropic work drives the band forward which probably will forget they are a band by tomorrow. We Valedictorians had a breif stint with CoreSource Records and had completed around half an album when the contract was closed. The studio could no longer sustain the motorcycle clause and had to cancel. However, the CD, Release The Hounds will be completed at various studios, but will be greatly delayed.