Blue October is an English synth pop/pop/dance band based in Essex, formed in 1996 by Glen Wisbey and Barney Miller.
In 2001 a second album, Preaching Lies to the Righteous, was released with Ross Carter replacing Miller as vocalist.
In 2010 Carter left the band, who have since recruited Chris Beecham as replacement.
June 2010 saw the band start work on their, as yet, untitled fifth studio album.
In addition to the album releases, Blue October have appeared on a number of compilation albums, and the Microsoft Xbox game Dance Dance Revolution Ultra Mix 4.