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The Means were formed when Jason Fredrick (former Spiveys, current Love Story in Blood Red) joined up with Brad Swiniarski (former Bob City, current Vespin frontman, Emily & Dave Allen (Bloody Matt Dillons) in Columbus, OH. An amazing band that continued to explore it’s sound with each release. A little Jesus Lizard, Nation of Ulysses, and a little Modern Lovers. Released 3 albums, 2 for doubleplusgood, in a little over two years before calling it quits.

Update 6.30.09
Jason has started a new band and relocated back to Chicago. They are called Cool Devices. In the time since The Means, Jason also formed two additional bands: Love Story in Blood Red and Ribs
Brad Swiniarski, Emily Allen, and Dave Allen have continued on as The Means with new singer/guitarist Jacob Sundermeyer. Brad also plays guitar and sings in Vespin.