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The Umbrella Sequence
12+ albums
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Established in March of 2002, The Umbrella Sequence included founding members: Ryan Rupprecht (vocals, keyboards), Ryan Masterson (bass, synth), Jacob Swogger (guitar, keyboards), Aaron Hagebak (drums, programming) and Nick Sander (guitar, Zen). After an early whirlwind writing period, the band began recording their debut album "Sparkler Cliché". Roughly one year later, "Sparkler Cliché" was self-released locally and eventually re-release nationally. During the summer of 2003, the band signed a Label and Distribution deal through OHEV records (Miami, FL: Hot Hot Heat, Kind of Like Spitting, The Rocking Horse Winner). Soon after, they began working on a five song EP titled: "The Disappearing Line | Athena", which was their first national release on OHEV. The EP includes two new songs, two songs off "Sparkler Cliché", a remix, and began selling in stores world wide in January of 2004. Averaging almost two shows a week over three years, The Umbrella Sequence has developed quite an energy-packed stage show that they've taken across the United States on several occasions. In the early part of 2004, Nick decided to exit the band - not to mention the United States itself. He now lives in Holland. The four remaining members continued to fill show dates with sets featuring four, five, six, ten, and eleven people. Some of these sets were anchored by two drummers. During this time, The Umbrella Sequence commissioned Flash Mob Media to produce a live compilation DVD. The DVD include
