"Mardelay started life as a Jam band but soon shifted gears completely to reflect influences like U2, The Foo Fighters and Built To Spill. The result is an emotive, majestic sound full of drama and passion. The band is currently supporting its debut full-length, What We’ve Become, which features sweeping cello, adding another interesting texture to the group’s dynamic approach. Dig: Jimmy Eat World, Coldplay minus the piano/whininess, Rob Thomas minus the suckiness." -Cincinnati CityBeat