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Originally hailing from Charleston, West Virginia, the band was formed amidst the hills of Appalachia—a place not commonly associated with a vibrant music scene, especially alternative pop bands. However, our roots in this unique region have played a fundamental role in shaping the band’s work ethic and overall ethos, proving to be a significant factor in our success.  Since the release of our first full-length record in 2016, the band has operated and remained completely independent. Every song in our discography has been self-produced and self-written, as AST has always served as our authentic outlet for self-expression. Along the way, the music quickly started to resonate with listeners who shared similar life experiences and perspectives, finding its way from small town West Virginia to every corner of the globe. 25 million streams later, the sound of the music has changed and matured, but the mission and ethos is still the very same.  And we continue to contribute this success to that of where we are from and the “do or die” mentality this place instills, facing and overcoming any obstacle that one might not find in a “traditional” path navigating the music industry.  Instead of waiting for that” big break”, we have taken control in pushing this thing as far as it can go through consistency, perseverance, and authenticity.  And although at times we may feel like a “best kept secret”, the band continues to establish itself as a mainstay in an ever changing music scene, finding our music being projected anywhere from the Vans Warped Tour to NBC’s Sunday Night Football.  All without a big machine behind us.