The Ex-Optimists

Since 2008 The Ex-Optimists have been deafening folks in bars, basements, clubs, house parties, and theaters around America with their 90s college radio alternative rock.  Says Jack Rabid of The Big Takeover: "(The Ex-Optimists are) heavier/rockier shoegaze...yet their clang and clamor is offset by a nice boy voice and pleasant melodies."  Razorcake says "(The Ex-Optimists) are doing their part to bring back the loud, hooky guitars that were prevalent in 90s indie partnered with great songwriting-something that is often missing from many contemporary indie rock bands."  In May 2024 the band will release "The Ex-Optimi5t5," the band's fifth album and will tour nationally Summer-Fall 2024.