Chicago power pop-punk band Pet Symmetry was initially formed as a side project by a trio of emo scene veterans seeking a more lighthearted musical outlet. Singer/bassist Evan Weiss (Into It. Over It.), singer/guitarist Erik Czaja (Dowsing), and drummer Marcus Nuccio (What Gives) made their debut in 2013, delivering a handful of small-scale releases. Their tongue-in-cheek songs and informal approach weren't necessarily meant for the long term, but the project was widely embraced by fans and two years later they added a full-length release. Their Beach Boys-punning debut album, Pets Hounds, was released in 2015 and found them in strong melodic form. They returned in 2017 with Vision. ~ Timothy Monger