The Used

The Used is an American rock band known for their blend of emo, post-hardcore, and alternative rock, achieving commercial success with multiple gold and platinum certified albums. After achieving Platinum certification for their self-titled debut album in 2002, The Used cemented their status as a leading force in emo, post-hardcore, and alternative rock. The band, established in 2000 with original members Branden Steineckert, Quinn Allman, Jeph Howard, and Bert McCracken, quickly gained recognition for their dynamic sound. Following the recording of a demo album, ‘Demos from the Basement,’ The Used secured a record deal with Reprise Records in early 2002.

The band also released the live album Live & Acoustic at the Palace in 2016. Shekoski departed in 2018, with Joey Bradford later filling the guitarist role, and The Used signed with Big Noise Music Group in 2019. The Used maintained their prolific output into the new decade, releasing the album Heartwork in 2020. This was followed by Toxic Positivity in 2023, and its B-sides album, Medz, in 2024, consistently reaffirming their presence in the rock music scene.

Furthermore, vocalist Bert McCracken expanded his creative endeavors by releasing his solo album, Robbietheused, in 2024. The Used continues to deliver their distinctive blend of energetic and emotive rock, solidifying their legacy with a robust catalog of commercially successful and critically lauded work.