Formed in 2009, the band consists of Austen Earp (lead vocals, piano, guitar, synthesizer), Matthew Palopoli (lead guitar), Nick Riggs (bass, vocals), and Tribb Robison (drums, percussion). 
Known for their fusion of classical piano, heavy rock riffs, and syncopated rhythms, the group exhibits a technically rich yet accessible rock sound. Ethos explores songwriting through the power of impression and are fascinated with music’s inherent ability to affect emotions.

Their debut album, “Vessels,” was independently released July 10th, 2012, featuring high energy, emotive music by integrating the classical, progressive, and alternative genres. The record was written and recorded during the greater part of 2011-2012, produced by Austen Earp, and mastered by Rodney Mills (Atlanta, GA).

Earp and Palopoli met in 2009 while studying at university. Both having high hopes for careers in music, they recorded a demo with the expectation of recruiting two more members. Earp and Palopoli decided to leave school shortly after Riggs and Robison joined in 2010 in order to devote more time to the project. Sharing a passion for creating an innovative sound, the members felt compelled to begin recording a full-length record only after playing a handful of shows together.