From the moment the music faded in on the first track “Sit & Sink,” I knew The Graduate would be a breath of fresh air. Formed in 2005, the group is a collaboration between five long-term friends. Their music is described as mature pop-rock and I agree with that label. They’re edgy and you can rock out, but it’s still very listenable. If you like Simple Plan or Jack’s Mannequin, you may find them appealing. They have been featured many times on MySpace’s front page and on the cover of CMJ. Not about to rest on their laurels, the band has been touring extensively, playing over 200 shows in the past year. Their album, Anhedonia, was released last year but is being re-released this year to accompany their new tour, which starts on July 11th at the Troubadour in L.A. See you there!