7 Dollar Sox

7 Dollar Sox formed in Los Angeles in 2003 with Matt Hollywood on vocals and guitar, Seth Roberts on guitar, Matt Johnson on bass, and John Ortega on drums. Their name references the seven deadly sins, which gives you a sense of their attitude from the start. They built their reputation through live shows and self-released recordings before putting out their debut album in 2006.

That album was called 'Friends with Benefits,' and the title track became their breakout song. It's a loud, straightforward take on modern relationships that caught people's attention. The record got them noticed by critics and listeners who responded to its directness, though some found the content too blunt for their taste.

They kept making albums through the 2010s, including 'The Dirty South' in 2009 and 'California Sun' in 2012. Their lineup has stayed mostly consistent with the original four members.