Treaty of Paris (band)

Treaty of Paris formed in January 2005 when Michael Chorvat, Dan Wade, Scott Hoeft, and Brandon Capetillo of the local Chicago band Empyrean recruited Phil Kosch from the local Chicago band Saraphine.

[2][3] Tracks from Behind Our Calm Demeanors received significant airplay in Chicago, and the EP sold well locally.

[4][5] In 2006, the band toured extensively throughout the U.S., opening for Ludo and Quietdrive and self-releasing an acoustic EP titled "Handclaps Revisited."

Teaming up with Andrew McMahon of the bands Something Corporate and Jack's Mannequin, the group recorded their full-length debut, Sweet Dreams, Sucker, in Burbank, California.

[5] Their single, "Waking Up The Dead", has gained international attention from its odd and popular music video, featuring the band members getting mysteriously kidnapped and transported to a secret location by giant woodland creatures.