Johnny and Ronnie had met while playing together in a Chicago based pop punk band. After a separation from that band they immediately started The Shallow Hearts. Due to Ronnie's diligence and dedication to the idea of this band, it took little to no time before they found their first guitarist: Phil. Former guitarist of The Gornys and Big Eagle Band, Phil was what we were looking for and we were what he was looking for as well. Only about a week later we got a hit on an ad Ronnie had placed... welcome James. Former vocalist and guitarist of the original line-up of Even In Blackouts and Chicago's Summer's End, James was the final piece to this puzzle. 2 weeks into the band being complete they were picked up by Infested Records, a label who's roots were sewn in hardcore. But, under the guidance of new owner Chris, the label was taking a turn to become more all around punk. One month into writing, the band had released it's first demo cut for the world to hear. And that brings us to today.