Exploding from a basement in Lima, Ohio, Hit The Lights has been an electrifyingspark in pop-punk since 2003. Known for delivering a kinetic blend of high-energypunk rock with emo-tinged arrangements and hardcore-inspiredbreakdowns, the band gained traction with their debut EP followed by their firstfull-length, This Is A Stickup... Don't Make It A Murder, released on Triple CrownRecords in 2006. Through their infectious sound and relentless touring withinfluential acts like New Found Glory, Paramore, All Time Low and Simple Plan,they have earned themselves a loyal fan base which remain devoted to this day.With the departure of original vocalist Colin Ross in 2007, the band's evolutiontook a pivotal turn when guitarist Nick Thompson seamlessly stepped in as leadsinger, reinvigorating their tonality with a pair of albums. In 2015, they landed atPure Noise Records and released Summer Bones, a record that fused theirnostalgic roots with a grittier feeling edge and an unyielding drive for reinvention.The band faced tragedy in 2022 with the untimely loss of guitarist Kyle Maite - ashock that left scars but also brought their shared history into sharp, unrelentingfocus. Through grief and gratitude, they've emerged stronger, channeling life'schaos into new music that pulses with urgency and purpose. To the members, HitThe Lights is more than a band; it is a testament to the unbreakable bond that onlythe love of shared melody and spirit can provide.