Gather round the dumpster fire, children, and listen closely. Long ago, in a time when iPods roamed the earth and no one knew the ever-present dangers of carbs, a band was born in the fertile lands of Southern California. A band that would change the world. A band that would make you question everything you thought you knew about 2000s post hardcore music.
That band is called Thrice. But we're Forgotten Alibi, and we made some music too. The recipe to create one Forgotten Alibi is:
For best results and extra spice, we recommend adding James McMaster as well. James was our good friend that filled in on bass during lots of our live shows, so Shane could focus on vocals and climbing on top of amps like some kind of screamo King Kong.
Mix together in a bowl with some of the year 2005 (if you are out of 2005, you can substitute 2002-2008 instead but the texture will be more spongy and moist). Sprinkle in some immaturity and angst, and let sit. Music will slowly begin to play, but it will be awful at first. Give it time. Serve in front of a crowd, preferably at Soma San Diego or a house party.
Forgotten Alibi formed around 2002, and signed with Pacific Ridge Records in 2004. We recorded and released our only EP, "We Won't Be Open To Fall" in 2005, but broke up before we could tour or release any more music. We played shows regularly at Soma San Diego, and other venues throughout San Diego.
After making a comeback on streaming and socials in 2024–25, we dropped *The Remnants of Grand Plans*—two unfinished instrumental tracks we started back in 2005 for what would’ve been our second album. They never got fully wrapped, but we wanted to share a piece of what might’ve been. Right now we’re working on some merch and tossing around ideas for new music in 2025 and beyond. We've all stayed involved in the music world since the breakup, and while recording again is no small thing, we’re hyped about the possibilities.
