Five To Midnight

Five To Midnight formed in late 2010 and have become a large presence in the local Pop Punk music scene in Kansas City, Missouri. They have played shows throughout Missouri and Kansas, have won several competitions, and have been hired to play with national acts like Hawthorne Heights, Every Avenue, Go Radio, and The Dangerous Summer. They have been featured in Forkster’s Daily Band Review and PopVulture Magazine, and have had several singles played on radio stations, including 96.5 The Buzz. In 2009, lead vocalist Kevin Ploth and drummer Nick Newcomer met in a high school creative writing class, and became instant friends. Sharing a common love for music, they formed a cover band, and had their first public performance at their prom. Following graduation, Kevin and Nick went their separate ways to attend college. Nick went on to form his own band, The B Team, while Kevin cofounded Five To Midnight with Matthew and Alex Lee. Both bands pursued similar musical interests, and performed together on several occasions. Matthew and Alex grew up with backgrounds in music, and formed their band, Flypaper, in high school. Although they were limited to school talent shows and house parties, Flypaper inspired them to continue their musical endeavors. Kevin and Matthew met in 2010 at college after Matthew responded to a flyer that Kevin had posted, looking for musicians to form a band with. Matthew introduced his brother, Alex to the group, and Five To Midnight was born. In late 2013, Nick Newcomer officially joined Five to Midnight to help finish their first full length album, “Five To Midnight”, which made its debut earlier this year. This album showcased their writing abilities, and ability to create a variety of sound, which they would expand upon in their future project. Later that summer, they released an EP entitled, “To Leave Your Mark”. They decided to push the barriers of Pop Punk music, and further develop their own unique sound. It didn’t matter what genre of music it fell under as long as it was original and well written. Both projects are very emotional, with deep and meaningful lyrics, and an accompaniment that brings each song to life. Five To Midnight adapts and changes constantly, but always maintains high standards for their music, performance, and fans. They are always growing, and challenging themselves to create something better than before. They are a band with a ton of heart, a passionate love for music, and a strong work ethic. That’s what makes Five To Midnight so unique, and a band worth following. NEW ALBUM on iTunes and Spotify! www.fivetomidnightofficial.com https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/to-leave-your-mark-ep/id899603052