5Man formed in Los Angeles in 2014 with five members: Chris Kuffner on vocals and guitar, Ryan Evans on guitar, Jeremy Steichen on drums, Matthew Ruble on bass, and Brandon Kuykendall on keyboards. They released their first album 'Bear the Weight' in 2016, which included songs like 'Permanent Campaign' and 'Report to Eden.'
Their music pulls from alternative rock and indie folk, with lyrics that lean toward the introspective. Tracks like 'Politics (a Love Story Though I Don't Know Why)' and 'Some Heroes Are Born, Some Are Reluctantly Made' show their tendency for longer, narrative-driven titles.
After 'Bear the Weight,' they put out 'Vultures' in 2018, 'The Light' in 2020, and 'Ephemeral' in 2022. They've played festivals and toured, though some listeners have found their material sentimental. The band keeps writing and recording, with songs like 'Student Driver' and 'So Many Wars, So Little Time' in their catalog.
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