Gameface is a band whose music combines the best elements of punk, hardcore, emo and pop to make something simpler, something sincere beyond a defined scene. They have the ability to reach people with undeniably catchy melodies underneath heartfelt lyrics. Thank you to revelation records for having that write up on your website

Their record label roster consisted of Dr. Strange, Revelation and currently Equal Vision. Thanks to an introduction from Rob LWL to Gameface’s lead singer Jeff Caudill, I was able to set up some time to chat and pick his brain about the band's origins. I’d also like to mention that Jeff is super fucking nice and his musical talents have passed down to his daughter who has a band camp page with some really fucking good songs that you should check out at melody.bandcamp.com

I got Jeff on the phone and this is what we talked about:

• What his high school life was like
• Being scared of his first punk show
• Playing their first show with Inside Out
• How they started touring
• What he writes about
• Is it odd having his daughter listen to his songs?
• Getting on Dr. Strange Records
• Losing their first drummer to suicide
• His love for the Jersey scene
• And a ton more

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