In Endeavors

In Endeavors, formerly known as In Endeavors Italya, is a local band from Lexington, KY. Formed in 2005, they have since become a crowd-breaker for shows, drawing tons of people any time they play. It is hard to find a high school student in the Lexington area who hasn't heard of them.

I hadn't really ever taken the time to sit down and listen to their tracks, so I did today. In endeavors has a sound that is reminiscent of Modest Mouse and The Strokes, guitars in a higher key and a lead singer, Gerren Reach, who broods, croons, and half-screams at some points. Lush guitar licks are complimented by harmonizing vocals and reliable beats.

although their their older recordings sound amateurish, it is still obvious that there is something good coming through. In their newer recordings, their composition starts to shine, and is definitely capable of competing with any popular artist these days. IE has a strong fanbase and I can certainly see why.
- Dark is Easy

"Thoughts" is not aware of itself. It is non-thinking. It doesn't know the type of music it contains. It does not know who created it, where it was recorded, who will listen to it. It doesn't care. It doesn't not care. It has no opinion of itself, and I, therefore, will share mine. I hate the band In Endeavors. I sort-of hated them when they were called In Endeavors Italya, when they had the savy favtastic song "Enemy" on the Know Your Own 2 comp. I hate them because they are too young to be making music this cohesive. I hate them because that was they way I wanted to rock when I was their age, but I couldn't, and I can't now. Upon hearing their new record, "Thoughts", both the band and my hatred for their abilities has matured. They are still young, but their sound has cracked it's voice and sprouted a few tufts of hair where there was none before. This record moves—the vocals carry it, with the music behind them arm-in-arm stomping and jumping around, fully in support of the simply fantastic guitar-drum-bass formula. It's linear and driving, point A to point B enjoy the ride kind of shit. Live? Never seen them. I'd like to, but man I'm getting old and curmudgeonly. It's too cold to leave the house, where I sit and stew, with a drink, listening to this record. Take your guitars and get off my lawn, damn kids! Quiet down! Quit sounding like you're having such a great time! Hats off to you, boys, for sparking my jealousy. I love your record, but I hate you. – Will Burchard
http://thelexingtonproject.blogspot.com/ - Will Burchard

"In Endeavors infectious brand of guitar driven, big beat indie rock has been described as "dance punk" and sound as if At The Drive - In, Tokyo Police Club, and the Strokes had a child. These boys have turned heads since 2005 and are going to continue to. I am anxious to hear what these guys write in the future and will continue to listen to what they have released in the past. I have never met any of In Endeavors but judging by their music I like 'em just fine!"
- W Weekly

BuzzGrinder.com
In Endeavors, formerly known as "In Endeavors" is a rock music group based in Lexington, Kentucky. In Endeavors is most well known for the hometown dance anthems "Excuses" and "Stars" which where released on WRFL's Know Your Own Volumes 1 and 2 compilations (2005 and 2007). In Endeavors released their self-titled debut in Spring 2006 and placed second in the WKQQ FM's Decent Exposure competition July, 2006. In September, 2006 the group won their first round of competition in the Bodog Battle of the Bands Chicago, beating out 400 bands in the nation.
In Endeavors' music has been characterized as guitar driven rock music with danceable drum and bass rhythms and loosely falls into the genre of Dance Rock along with other Kentucky bands such as the Parlour Boys and VHS or Beta and will continue to grow.

- Eddy Mason

In Endeavors musical endeavor! The Lexington based indie group are taking storm. They have played virtually anywhere you can in Lexington and surrounding areas. You cannot find one teenager that has not heard of the band or seen them. In Endeavors recently got their single "Excuses" as the song that represents Lexgo.com! For more on In Endeavors and where you can see them play visit myspace.com/ieiboys - Entertainment / Weekender section