A Lot Like Birds is a six piece swancore/progressive post-hardcore band from Sacramento, CA, formed in September 2009, known for their tendency to experiment with several diverse genre influences and their incorporation of orchestral and ambient sound-scapes contrasted by chaotic, schizophrenic episodes. On January 9th of 2011, A Lot Like Birds announced that Kurt Travis (Ex of Dance Gavin Dance, Five Minute Ride, No Not Constant, and O! the Joy) would be the new singer and second front-man, alongside Cory Lockwood.
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A Lot Like Birds is a six piece swancore/progressive post-hardcore band from Sacramento, CA, formed in September 2009, known for their tendency to experiment with several diverse genre influences and their incorporation of orchestral and ambient sound-scapes contrasted by chaotic, schizophrenic episodes. On January 9th of 2011, A Lot Like Birds announced that Kurt Travis (Ex of Dance Gavin Dance, Five Minute Ride, No Not Constant, and O! the Joy) would be the new singer and second front-man, alongside Cory Lockwood. With their acclaimed addition, the band quickly signed to Doghouse Records (All American Rejects, Say Anything, The Get Up Kids) and acquired The Artery Foundation (Asking Alexandria, Dance Gavin Dance, Alesana) as management.
Their debut album Plan B was the brainchild of the band’s guitarist/original vocalist Michael Franzino, who invited several talented musicians in the Sacramento scene (Including various orchestral instrumentalists and a female vocalist) to perform on the record. They spent their first year of existence diligently perfecting their live set, building their fan base, and most recently, writing their sophomore album as a collaborative effort. Their live set is known for setting deep moods that swing from thoughtful, emotional build-ups to body-moving, epic climaxes.
After signing both deals, they entered Interlace Audio Recording Studio with producer / engineer Kris Crummet (Closure In Moscow, Fear Before, Dance Gavin Dance) to record their second full length, Conversation Piece.
After it's release in the fall of 2011, Conversation Piece received praise and they were called "one of post-hardcore’s most important new bands and one of the few capable of saving the scene." (-MindEqualsBlown.net).
A Lot Like Birds spent all of 2012 on the road, taking their new album and frenzied live antics to the masses. The positive reception to their high energy performances lead to a one month tour of Europe in February 2013. The band's growing fan base fueled powerful performances in London, Paris, Vienna, Budapest and 19 other cities.
ALLB Released their 2nd LP 'No Place' with Equal Vision Records on October 29th, 2013.
ALLB released their 3rd LP 'DIVISI' with Equal Vision Records on May 5th, 2017.
On February 17, 2018, A Lot Like Birds announced their break-up.
But on December 12, 2023, the band announced that they'd be performing a one-off reunion set at Kill Iconic Fest on March 23, 2024 at The House of Blues in Anaheim.
Later, an additional show was added to be held on March 21, 2024. The reunion line-up consisted of vocalist Kurt Travis, guitarist Michael Franzino, and drummer Joseph Arrington with other musicians brought in as special guests, including bassist Reese Ortenberg (of Eidola), guitarist Greg Almeida (Secret Gardens, ex-VISTA) and vocalist Matthew Fitzpatrick (ex-My Iron Lung). With Lockwood being notably absent from this reunion, only material from the albums Travis was involved with was performed at these initial shows, though on later tours the band would begin playing DIVISI material again.
On May 17, 2024, A Lot Like Birds were announced as a support act for Saosin at their California shows on May 30 and 31, 2024.
Then, on June 18, 2024, the band was announced as support for Hail The Sun on their 'Wake' 10 Year Anniversary tour the same year. On August 10, 2024, Andy Cizek of Monuments and Makari was announced as a touring co-vocalist taking over harsh vocal duties during this tour. Cizek departed the tour toward its conclusion and harsh vocals were taken over by Blair de Leon for its remainder. In 2025, Cizek returned to touring with the band.
On August 10, 2026, the band posted a video confirming a fifth studio album was in the works and teasing collaboration with producer Sam Pura and guitarist Zachary Garren (Strawberry Girls, ex-Dance Gavin Dance). On August 18, they released the single "Mausoleum," with an accompanying music video and announcement of their signing to Born Losers Records.
Current Members:
Michael Franzino – lead guitar
Joseph Arrington – drums
Kurt Travis – vocals
Andy Cizek – vocals
Reese Ortenberg – (touring) bass guitar
Greg Almeida – (touring) guitars
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