[Frank Giaramita]

Cute Is What We Aim For have released their manager Brandon Davis. His statement can be read below.

Brandon's Statement

Before reading this, please note that my intent is not to offend anyone. This is an issue which I feel very strongly about and I feel the need for this to be made public.

For the past eight months I have managed the band "Cute Is What We Aim For". For those of you wondering what this included for a drive-lacking band like this, I did everything from help generate the initial hype and promotion of the band (how most of you began to hear of them), setting up and booking their first tour (and second), setting up recording with a multi-platinum producer, basically every business (and non-business) related issue that involved the band, leading to their eventual signing to a very well known label.

After all of this, the band decided it was time to release me, a decision which came after myself and the band saw differently on a very minor and insignificant situation in which I wanted to practice good business ethics (and they did not). We had a show booked on tour. Last minute, the band wanted to play with friends of theirs in the same market the day before, which would hurt the original promoter's show and be very unfair to him. I discouraged the band from doing so, as I wanted to deal with the situation as fairly and logically as possible. After a few days of talking, the band decided that they would show disregard for everyone else's opinions and poof, the next day I get my release papers from the bands lawyer (who I hired earlier).

I never asked for or received a penny from the band. It was never about the money, but love for my job, the industry, and the people I worked with (which included the band until recently). In fact, in my time with the band I ended up loaning them a considerable amount of money to help pay for recordings.

It is with great displeasure and shock I write this. I did not expect this or see this coming at all. Though I have already moved on, it is apparent the band has not, as other bands I am working with have been getting harassed by Cute Is What We Aim For.

My intent is not to ruin the band, because I believe they create great music, but rather to show you the true character of the guys. I have unfortunately learned the hard way to be careful who I trust, even if they are your closest friends or clients.

I have truly felt privileged to work with some of the people that I have during the past few months. Thought I am no longer managing the band, my "open door" policy remains. I am ALWAYS willing to chat. Whether it be to a fan or the owner of a record label, I am always open to talking. If anyone has any questions or comments, please feel free to e-mail me at: bidavis@tmail.com

Brandon Davis

[shane hennessey]

talk about stupid on cute's part

[FourStarters]

Originally Posted by Frank Giaramita

Cute Is What We Aim For

Who?

All kidding aside, Brandon seems like the kind of guy most clubs would LOVE to deal with instead of having to put up with band members only out for their own interests and egos. It's common sense that you don't play back to back shows in the same areas. Why split your fans between two shows when you can sell out one show and play in front of a packed house...then again, it seems this band has never done the latter.

[FondestMemory]

he has to be a good manager to convince people to like this band.

imagine what he could do with a good band.

[shane hennessey]

Originally Posted by FondestMemory

he has to be a good manager to convince people to like this band.

imagine what he could do with a good band.

true. i didnt much care for this band and i hope they get whats coming by doing something rediculous like this

[CalamityRecords]

brandon was a super nice guy and i can't believe this has happened. No offence but from what i've heard this band is a bunch of dicks. I am interested to see what label signed them though. I wish Brandon the best of luck in the future and know he will have a great career.

it's also sad that i hear about several manger's stories where they have lent bands lots of money and they never see it again. even if they were 100% sure they will. It has happened with several bands that readers of this site will know.

[ThisCutIsDeep]

Boo for Gay is What We Aim for.

[electricpatrick]

doesnt quite make sense, why did he write this to point out the band has bad ethics if he doesnt want to offend anyone or hurt the band?

not saying he is wrong to wwrite this, i would probably make a statement like this if it happened to me, but saying that makes him seem like a hypocrite...i dont know...he says he doesnt want to do something then does it...why not just say he aims to show people a side of the band that they probably wouldnt otherwise?

[Stereo Therapy]

i dont really know this manager but he seems like as good as you can get and if this band cant appreciate what they have, then fuck them. i wish brandon the best of luck in his future endeavors.

[HolyCrapola]

Originally Posted by electricpatrick

doesnt quite make sense, why did he write this to point out the band has bad ethics if he doesnt want to offend anyone or hurt the band?

not saying he is wrong to wwrite this, i would probably make a statement like this if it happened to me, but saying that makes him seem like a hypocrite...i dont know...he says he doesnt want to do something then does it...why not just say he aims to show people a side of the band that they probably wouldnt otherwise?

You didn't read carefully. He said it's not his "intent"... which means, he's not trying to hurt the band and that hurting tje band isn't his priority, but if he does, he does.

[resUrectMe617]

thats fucking ridiculous. personally, i didn't see anything really big happening for CIWWAF, but the fact that their manager (good friend of mine) was so dedicated and hard working, it wouldn't have surprised me to see them get a lot of hype and eventually get signed (which they did). for the band to abandon (for absolutely stupid reasons) the person behind, the person responsible for all the recognition they've gotten in such a short time..... i don't know, i can't find the words for it. good luck to brandon, he'll definitely go on to do something in the industry. as for the band.. haha, good luck cause i dont know what you're going to do without him.

[LPMagic]

Every side has two stories, so I call CIWWAF to the stand: give us your side and explain why in God's name you would release a manager who, if he did all the things he said he did above, deserves much more than that.

- Jeff

[Stereo Therapy]

Originally Posted by electricpatrick

doesnt quite make sense, why did he write this to point out the band has bad ethics if he doesnt want to offend anyone or hurt the band?

not saying he is wrong to wwrite this, i would probably make a statement like this if it happened to me, but saying that makes him seem like a hypocrite...i dont know...he says he doesnt want to do something then does it...why not just say he aims to show people a side of the band that they probably wouldnt otherwise?

i think all he did was give a really literal explanation of what happened. hes not "trying" to ruin the band and i dont think this will since the band probably will hide the whole situation away... all hes trying to do isexpose what they did to him. bad people can make good bands and good people can make bad bands. this doesnt have to do with the bands music, just their character. i dont know if that makes sense outside of my head


HALLA! my towns on trading spouses right now. peace.

[derricklc22]

Originally Posted by HolyCrapola

You didn't read carefully. He said it's not his "intent"... which means, he's not trying to hurt the band and that hurting tje band isn't his priority, but if he does, he does.

I dont know both sides but from this one side Cute sure look like a bunch of a-holes.

[HolyCrapola]

This dude seriously worked his ass off... and I thought this whole time he was getting paid $$ for it, teh fact that he wasn't makes me understand his frustration even more. Brandon is the MAIN REASON why this band is signed, and why they've been able to tour. He has done EVERYTHING for them...