Third Class is an indie pop trio from Youngstown, Ohio, a “group of DIY passionate diehards” (TribToday.com). Third Class has worked alongside members of Dirty Projectors, The Breeders, Beat Happening, Soda Shop, Juche, Stealing Jane, Adrian Crowley, Doleful Lions, & The Drums. Known as “a band of all seasons,” Third Class has diligently promoted their releases, including 5 compilations, 2 LPs, & 1 free EP which was produced by fan donations. Third Class has performed in OH, PA, KY, NY, ME, TN, MD, NJ, MI, KY, WV, & CT, with acts such as Red Wanting Blue, Nicholas Megalis, Cereal Banter, The Zou, Way Yes, Sam Goodwill, The Leonard Cohen Ensemble, & John Wesley Harding. As published & nominated writers, Third Class’ members create poetically-charged music. “Each phase of [Third Class’] songs could easily be its own universe, yet…they form an elusive shape” (The Wooster Voice). Receiving press coverage from Under The Radar, Cleveland Scene, BrooklynVegan.com, ThePlanetPluto.net, K Records, InYourSpeakers.com, The Jimmy Fro Indie Music Show, Black Squirrel Radio, Kicksaw Media, Ivy’s Red Sweater, & Indie Monster, Third Class is “dedicated to making music” that makes people “dance freely while singing the lyrics” (Limerence Magazine).
