Meriwether is a Baton Rouge-based alternative rock quartet formed in 2003, consisting of Drew Reilley, Steve Bergeron, Josh Barbier, and Brett Schexnayder. Emerging during the height of the MySpace-era emo and alternative rock boom, the band distinguished themselves through a rigorous DIY touring ethic, famously performing 300 shows in eighteen months and selling 10,000 copies of their debut 'Make Your Move' independently.
Their sound is a synthesis of high-energy alternative rock and the emotional transparency of the emo genre, often compared to contemporaries like Anberlin or The Used, but with a distinct Southern earnestness. Critically, they are noted for applying a singer-songwriter's focus on lyrical narrative to a high-octane rock framework. Their career trajectory saw them move from local heroes to national contenders, winning a spot on the Taste of Chaos tour via fan vote. While they never achieved mainstream radio dominance, they maintain a cult following for their 'brutally honest' lyrical themes and their role in the mid-2000s independent rock scene.
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