The A.K.A.s

The A.K.A.s
Origin	Philadelphia, USA
Genres	Dance-rock, indie rock
Years active	2003 – present
Labels	Fueled by Ramen Metropolis Records Asian Man Records
Associated acts	Melissa Cross Brother's Keeper
Website	www.theakas.com
Members	Mike Ski Josie Outlaw Nick Carlisi Chachi Darin Michael Camino

The A.K.A.s, a.k.a. The A.K.A.s (Are Everywhere!) is a band that emerged from New York City and later relocated to Philadelphia, PA. They call their music "dancehall fight music"^[1] They released their debut album "White Doves & Smoking Guns" on Fueled by Ramen's record label. The second album, "Everybody Make Some Noise!" was released March 18, 2008 on Metropolis Records.

Vocalist Mike Ski and keyboardist Josie Outlaw also make an appearance on Melissa Cross's instruction DVD, the Zen of Screaming.
The A.K.A.s also appear on Asian Man Records' Plea For Peace, Vol. 2 compilation CD with Confessions of a Dangerous mouth.

Members

Current members

• Mike Ski - lead vocals
• Josie Outlaw - keyboard

Previous Members

• Chachi Darin - drums
• Lukas Previn - guitar
• Chad Bowser - bass
• Bobby Williams - drums
• Michael Camino - bass guitar
• Justin Perry - bass guitar
• Vegas Davis - guitar
• Mark Toohey - drums
• Nina Aron - keyboards

Discography

Date of release	Title	Record label
September 9, 2003	White Doves & Smoking Guns[2]	Fueled by Ramen
March 18, 2008	Everybody Make Some Noise!	Metropolis Records
June 25, 2009	Animal Summer[3]	Paper + Plastick

References

1. The A.K.A.s (Are Everywhere!)
2. Discography on The A.K.A.s official website

External links

• Official website
• Interview with COMA Music Magazine Part One
• Interview with COMA Music Magazine Part Two
• Interview @ SHOUT! Music Webzine
• The A.K.A.s' Mike Ski Makes Some Noise Feature article. PlugInMusic.com
• Warped Tour 2009 - Interview
• Mike Ski on animal rights