Although formed in 2012 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Vinyl Theatre's nostalgic mix
of dance-rock and synthesized pop had more in common with 1980s hit-makers than
modern-day groups, which earned the band a record deal with Fueled By Ramen
during the 2010s. Vinyl Theatre's two co-founders, singer/guitarist Keegan
Calmes and keyboardist Chris Senner, first met at a cross-country race in high
school. Later, while attending different colleges, they exchanged song ideas via
email and began making their own recordings, eventually completing the band's
lineup with the addition of drummer Ni...