Kemo For Emo

Kemo For Emo is a pop-punk band that was formed in 2003, in Houston, TX. Larry Sanders (vocals/rhythm guitar) and Brian Gibbs (bass/vocals) formed a musical bond in their love for catchy, rhythmic, and energetic tunes. After honing their skills by playing local mainstay venues such as Fitzgerald's and Numbers and all across their home state, they further exercised their song writing skills. In 2004, they felt the need to expand dynamically by adding guitarist, Kelvin Baron. Creative differences yielded the replacement of their previous drummer, EB Ghazali, with Matthew Martinez, who had his own impressive musical background.

Together, they refined their repertoire through several shows throughout the southern US. Early in the Summer of 2005, they ventured to nationally renowned Sugar Hill Studios to record the culmination of their efforts, I'd Rather Have A Broken Neck... which was released in July 2005.

November 2005 brought the departure of Kelvin, due to reasons beyond anyones control, along with his replacement, Jake Rawls. With the musical climate left in a waning state, Kemo For Emo took the musical world by storm with their humorous and lighthearted, yet aggressive and emotional sound.

In 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2010, they were runner-up for "Best Pop Punk Band of the Year" by the Houston Press, a newspaper in their hometown.

In early 2006 Kemo For Emo signed with Houston based indie label Monstrose Records. Summer 2006 brought the release of their first full length album titled, "What Happens In Omaha" which was released on Montrose Records. The record has since sold out and is no longer in print but still available on itunes and other online music stores.

In 2009 Kemo For Emo signed with 3 time Best Local Label winner, "Space City Records". Larry Sanders was featured on a track for the labels Rap/Rock group the Krunquistadors in a song called, " Party with me". K4E released their first single on Space City Records on a compilation. The song "Track Record" has since become a fan favorite.

2010 brought the departure of Jake Rawls and with it, all work on their new album "The Straight Line: A Picture Perfect Romance" was stopped.

Jake has since returned to the band after forming Sundown Audio and recording/playing on and off with them in the interim.

Kemo For Emo released "A Picture Perfect Romance" in February of 2016 to glowing critical and pubilc reviews. The album has also spawned 4 short film style music videos following a single storyline all written and directed by singer Larry Fenix.

Kemo For Emo won 2 awards in 2016 from MXD Magazine:

MXD Magazine - Winner - Best Punk Rock Band in Texas - 2016
MXD Magazine - Winner - Best Punk Rock Singer in Texas - 2016