Everclear is an alternative rock band formed in Portland, Oregan in 1995 by (lead vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter) Art Alexkis. With nine studio albums from 1995 to 2015, Art used many combinations of band members throughout the years (even performing solo briefly).

During the height of their popularity; Alexkis, Craig Montoya (bass guitar) and Greg Eklund (drums) independantly released the band’s debut album, White Noise before signing with Capital Records. The first three albums all went certified platinum: Sparkle and Fade, So Much for the Afterglow, and Songs from an American Movie Vol. One: Learning How to Smile.1

However, the following two albums, Songs from an American Movie Vol. Two: Good Time for a Bad Attitude and Slow Motion Daydream, were not as popular, and sales suffered, prompting Montoya and Eklund to leave the band shortly after in 2003.

After a short time of performing solo, Alexkis got new bandmates, and Everclear released two more studio albums, Welcome to the Drama Club and Invisible Stars.

In 2012, Alexakis started the Summerland Tour. Every summer, Everclear, along with other 1990s alternative rock bands, to playing to loyal fans who love the genre.

In April 2015, Black is the New Black was released; the ninth studio album.