Early Work
Muse was on the leading lines of the East Texas indie music boom with his participation in several key projects at the time: Uncle Andrew, Neckpunch, The Lonely Hearts (drums, guitar) and Eisley (bass guitar). Muse was instrumental in the songwriting process for Eisley's debut album for Warner Bros. Records, as well as giving them their first name, Moss Eisley. He eventually parted ways from the family-formed group to focus on other projects, specifically, the Connotations.
After an unsuccessful year with the Connotations in Nashville, TN; Muse returned to Austin, TX to begin writing and recording what would become the first full-length under the moniker Quiet Company: Shine Honesty. The record was quickly picked up for online distribution by the boutique Christian label Northern Records. Taking the advice of his then-label Northern, Muse began to reform Quiet Company into the line-up that defines it today, with the first permanent addition being Thomas Blank, via a Craigslist ad, in 2005. Muse and his rotating cast of bandmates embarked on a number of small national tours throughout the years. Shortly after, the band left their label to take a more DIY approach.
In 2009, the band recorded their second full-length, Everyone You Love Will Be Happy Soon, with local producers Charlie Vela and Louie Lino. Following the release of Everyone You Love..., two additional members joined the band for good: Jeff Weathers and Matthew Parmenter (drums and bass guitar, respectively). While filming their second music video for the single from the album, "On Modern Men," the band found their fifth and final member: Cody Ackors (horns).
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