21 Octayne was a rock band that formed in New York City in the early 2000s. The group centered around frontman Ethan James, with Jake Carter on guitar, Josh Barnett on bass, and Sam Thompson on drums. They released four studio albums between 2004 and 2013, starting with their self-titled debut that featured the single "When You Go."
That song became their most recognizable track, a straightforward rock number about heartbreak that connected with listeners. The band's sound mixed rock and alternative elements across their albums, which included "All or Nothing" in 2007, "The Devil's in the Details" in 2010, and "Final Chapter" in 2013.
Ethan James was known for being outspoken, which sometimes created friction with labels and critics. The band also dealt with internal tensions and personal struggles during their run. They stopped releasing new music after 2013, leaving behind those four albums and a handful of songs that still get played by fans of that era's rock.
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