The Cab

Band members Alexander DeLeon and Cash Colligan first began playing music together at Liberty High School and recorded demos which they put up on their MySpace page.{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/the-cab-mn0001957634|title=The Cab Biography by Katherine Fulton|website=AllMusic|author=Katherine Fulton|access-date=May 5, 2025}}{{cite web|url=http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2006/Mar-14-Tue-2006/living/5811959.html|title=The Cab Rides into Local Music Scene|website=Las Vegas Review-Journal|date=March 14, 2006|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060521191356/http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2006/Mar-14-Tue-2006/living/5811959.html|archivedate=May 21, 2006|access-date=May 5, 2025}} The two were coming up with band names and came up with The Strip, The Casino and The Cab. They decided to choose the latter as it felt "the least dumb."{{cite magazine|url=https://www.j-14.com/posts/the-cab-368/|title=The Cab|magazine=J-14|date=September 18, 2008|access-date=May 6, 2025}} They recruited guitarist Paul Garcia and drummer Alex Johnson. They played their first show at the Rock n' Java in December 2005. After playing their first show, the group would spend 10 to 20 hours practicing each week, writing songs and planning shows. The band also signed to local label Olympus Records in January 2006, but released no material. They released two EPs in 2006, Drunk Love and Glitz and Glamour.{{cite web|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=250605|title=The Cab - 07.08.07|website=AbsolutePunk.net|author=Joe DeAndrea|date=July 8, 2007|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20130410202314/http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=250605|archivedate=April 10, 2013|access-date=May 5, 2025}} When they were writing the latter, DeLeon had only been singing for a few weeks after Colligan suggested he sing for the band. After giving a demo to Jon Walker and Spencer Smith of Panic! at the Disco who was impressed with the band, he helped them sign to Decaydance Records and Fueled by Ramen in May 2007. They had sent them the demos at a Cobra Starship/Boys Like Girls/Cartel show.{{cite web|url=http://www.lvrj.com/neon/15661332.html|title=Sounds: The Show Must Go On|website=Las Vegas Review-Journal|date=February 15, 2008|author=Jason Bacelin|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080218095527/http://www.lvrj.com/neon/15661332.html|archivedate=February 18, 2008}} The group posted a demo of "I'll Run" to their MySpace and announced that a full-length studio album would be released later in the year.{{cite magazine|url=http://altpress.com/news/2059.htm|title=Decaydance Signs The Cab|author=Scott Heisel|date=May 16, 2007|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080517175957/http://www.altpress.com/news/2059.htm|archivedate=May 17, 2008|magazine=Alternative Press}} Shortly after this, the band's members graduated from high school.{{cite web|url=http://media.www.digmagonline.com/media/storage/paper1159/news/2007/12/03/Music/Exclusive.Session.With.The.Cab-3144576.shtml|title=Exclusive Session with The Cab|author=Jessica Iavazzi|date=December 3, 2007|website=Dig Magazine|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080410122536/http://media.www.digmagonline.com/media/storage/paper1159/news/2007/12/03/Music/Exclusive.Session.With.The.Cab-3144576.shtml|archivedate=2008-04-10}} During this time they decided added Alex T. Marshall to the group and replaced Garcia with Ian Crawford, who moved from Washington to join the band.Dig Magazine, December 13, 2007.

Blender named them No. 75 on their Top 100 Hot Report in September 2007.{{cite magazine|url=http://www.blender.com/guide/articles.aspx?ID=2795|title=The Hot Report 2007:84-70|magazine=Blender|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080517165036/http://www.blender.com/guide/articles.aspx?ID=2795|archivedate=2008-05-17|date=September 2007}} They were also listed as the "100 Bands You Need to Know in 2008" by Alternative Press.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/300_bands_we_told_you_sothe_best_of_aps_100_bands_you_need_to_know_special/|title=300 Bands We Told You So — The best of AP's '100 Bands You Need To Know' special|magazine=Alternative Press|date=March 30, 2015|access-date=May 6, 2025}} The group embarked on their Driving is Better in the Southwest Weather tour in December 2007, before joining Cobra Starship on their Really Really Ridiculously Good Looking tour the following year. In February 2008, their touring van turned over in Wisconsin, but none of the members were seriously injured, and they only missed one tour date.{{cite web|url=http://media.www.quchronicle.com/media/storage/paper294/news/2008/03/05/Artsentertainment/The-Cab.Hope.To.Gain.Fame.With.Debut.Cd-3250760.shtml|title=The Cab Hope to Gain Fame with Debut CD|website=Quinnipiac Chronicle|author=Ryan Nicholson|date=March 5, 2008|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080309001601/https://media.www.quchronicle.com/media/storage/paper294/news/2008/03/05/Artsentertainment/The-Cab.Hope.To.Gain.Fame.With.Debut.Cd-3250760.shtml|archivedate=March 9, 2008}} In March 2008, the band played SXSW.{{cite web|url=http://www.lasvegasweekly.com/content/nc/a-e/noise/single-story/article/the-cab-previews-debut-cd-wraps-first-major-tour-with-sxsw-slot/|title=The Cab Previews Debut CD, Wraps First Major Tour with SXSW Slot|website=Las Vegas Weekly|date=March 13, 2008|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080518064243/http://www.lasvegasweekly.com/content/nc/a-e/noise/single-story/article/the-cab-previews-debut-cd-wraps-first-major-tour-with-sxsw-slot/|archivedate=2008-05-18}} They also joined Metro Station and Forever the Sickest Kids on their US tour in May 2008.{{cite web|url=https://idobi.com/news/forever-the-sickest-kids-touring-preps-underdog-alma-mater/|title=Forever The Sickest Kids Touring preps Underdog Alma Mater|website=idobi Radio|author=Lance Fiasco|date=April 28, 2008|access-date=August 17, 2023}}

The group began recording their debut studio album in October 2007,{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/whisper-war-mw0000784414|title=Whisper War Review by Katherine Fulton|website=AllMusic|author=Katherine Fulton|access-date=May 5, 2025}} at Red Bull Studios in Santa Monica. The album titled, Whisper War was released on April 29, 2008, and was produced by Matt Squire. The album's lead single "I'll Run" was the first song they wrote as a band, which DeLeon describes as a "good representation" of the group and their songs." By February 15, 2008, the song received over 300,000 hits on the band's MySpace page. "One of Those Nights" was released as the album's second single on March 25, 2008.{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/ca/album/one-of-those-nights-single/275968042|title=One of Those Nights - Single by the Cab|website=Apple Music|access-date=May 5, 2025}} The song features Brendon Urie of Panic! at the Disco and Patrick Stump of Fall Out Boy, which was also co-written by Stump.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/uncredited-guest-vocals-in-rock/|title=9 uncredited guest vocals you might have missed in your favorite songs|magazine=Alternative Press|author=Mala Mortensa|date=November 10, 2020|access-date=May 5, 2025}}{{cite web|url=http://thealbumproject.net/2008/04/28/full-review-the-cab-whisper-war/|title=Full Review: The Cab - Whisper War|website=The Album Project|date=April 28, 2008|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080503091146/http://thealbumproject.net/2008/04/28/full-review-the-cab-whisper-war/|archivedate=2008-05-03}} The video for "One of Those Nights" features members of both Panic! at the Disco and Fall Out Boy.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TERXrG-JY1U|title=The Cab: One Of THOSE Nights ft. Patrick Stump [OFFICIAL VIDEO]|website=YouTube|date=October 26, 2009|access-date=May 5, 2025}} On October 30, they released a music video for their third single "Bounce", through the Fueled by Ramen YouTube page.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHipk64P8SM|title=The Cab: Bounce [OFFICIAL VIDEO]|website=YouTube|date=October 31, 2008|access-date=May 5, 2025}} The song peaked at number 69 on the defunct US Billboard Pop 100 Airplay chart. Whisper War debuted on the US Billboard 200 at number 108,{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/The-Cab/chart-history/TLP|title=The Cab Chart History (Billboard 200)|magazine=Billboard|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200130150448/https://www.billboard.com/music/The-Cab/chart-history/TLP|archivedate=January 30, 2020|access-date=May 5, 2025}} as well as number one on the US Heatseekers Albums chart.{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/heatseekers-albums/2008-05-17|title=Heatseekers Albums: Week of May 17, 2008|magazine=Billboard|date=May 17, 2008|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151012100753/http://www.billboard.com/charts/heatseekers-albums/2008-05-17|archivedate=October 12, 2015|access-date=May 5, 2025}} As of October 2009, the album's sales stood at 67,000.Bell; Harding 2009, p. 57

The Cab began the Dance Across the Country Tour with The Hush Sound, Steel Train and The Morning Light on July 7 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Hey Monday opened for them at The Culture Room in South Florida. The Why So Serious? Tour began in September with support from This Providence, Hey Monday and A Rocket to the Moon.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1x7XNxxnp0|title=A Rocket To The Moon: Tour Update 1|website=YouTube|date=September 26, 2008|access-date=May 5, 2025}} In October, they also joined Panic! at the Disco, Dashboard Confessional, and the Plain White T's on the Rock Band Live tour.{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/panic-at-the-disco-50-1327541|title=Panic At The Disco, Dashboard Confessional to co-headline tour|website=NME|date=July 30, 2008|access-date=May 5, 2025}} Their songs "Bounce" and "One of Those Nights" are featured as downloadable tracks in Rock Band 2.{{cite web|url=http://www.rockband.com/songs/bounce|title=Rock Band - Bounce|website=Rock Band|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101114181135/http://www.rockband.com/songs/bounce|archivedate=November 14, 2010|access-date=May 5, 2025}}{{cite web|url=http://www.rockband.com/songs/oneofthosenights|title=Rock Band - One of Those Nights|website=Rock Band|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081019124352/http://www.rockband.com/songs/oneofthosenights|archivedate=October 19, 2008|access-date=May 5, 2025}}

The Cab appeared on Punk Goes Pop 2, covering Rihanna's "Disturbia".{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/archive_5405/|title=Punk Goes Pop 2 Releases Tracklisting|magazine=Alternative Press|date=December 17, 2008|access-date=May 5, 2025}} In February and March 2009 the band toured with The Maine, We the Kings, There for Tomorrow and Versaemerge on the Secret Valentine Tour.{{cite web|url=https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/music/the-maine-achieved-national-success-thanks-to-twitter-myspace-and-buzznet-6431714|title=The Maine Achieved National Success Thanks to Twitter, MySpace, and Buzznet|website=Phoenix New Times|author=Kelly Wilson|date=February 4, 2009|access-date=August 26, 2023}} On May 1, the band performed an entire set dedicated to Queen.{{cite web |url = http://intunemusiconline.com/2009/05/11/hoodwink-east-rutherford-51/ |title = inTuneMusic Online: Hoodwink @ East Rutherford 5/1 |access-date = 2009-05-11 |author = Ambrose, Anthony |url-status = dead |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090514134319/http://intunemusiconline.com/2009/05/11/hoodwink-east-rutherford-51/ |archive-date = 2009-05-14 }} The group also performed at the Bamboozle Road Show tour.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/archive_5918/|title=Bamboozle set single-day lineups|magazine=Alternative Press|date=February 8, 2009|access-date=January 22, 2024}} Shortly after, the band announced their first national headlining tour, called the What Happens in Vegas... tour, with the support of The Secret Handshake, A Rocket to the Moon, Eye Alaska, Anarbor, The Summer Set, and My Favorite Highway. The tour began on June 18 and ended on August 9.{{cite web|url=https://www.antimusic.com/news/09/may/08The_Cab,_The_Secret_Handshake,_A_Rocket_To_The_Moon,_Eye_Alaska,_The_Summer_Set,_Anarbor,_and_My_Favorite_Highway_Announce__What_Happens_in_Vegas_Tour.shtml|title=The Cab, The Secret Handshake, A Rocket To The Moon, Eye Alaska, The Summer Set, Anarbor, and My Favorite Highway Announce What Happens in Vegas Tour|website=Anti Music|date=May 8, 2009|access-date=May 5, 2025}} The group released their The Lady Luck EP on June 30.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/archive_thecabepstream/|title=The Cab streaming new EP|magazine=Alternative Press|date=June 19, 2009|access-date=May 6, 2025}} The EP peaked at number 14 on the US Heatseekers Albums chart.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/heatseekers-albums/2009-07-18|title=Heatseekers Albums: Week of July 18, 2009|magazine=Billboard|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151117125155/https://www.billboard.com/charts/heatseekers-albums/2009-07-18|archivedate=November 17, 2015|access-date=May 6, 2025}}

On June 1, 2009, DeLeon announced on his blog that guitarist Ian Crawford had decided to leave the band. His decision to leave the group was due to creative differences.{{cite web|url=http://symphonysoldier.com/post/116406777/dear-friends-wow-it-has-been-far-too|title=Dear Friends...|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090629111520/http://symphonysoldier.com/post/116406777/dear-friends-wow-it-has-been-far-too|archivedate=June 29, 2009|access-date=2009-06-01|author=DeLeon, Alexander Michael|quote=Ian Crawford, is no longer going to be pursuing this dream with us. He has made the decision to leave the band,...This was not easy for us, or for Ian, but it needed to happen....His heart was simply not in this genre of music. He didn't want to play pop or music suitable for the radio.}} For their then-upcoming What Happens in Vegas... tour, The Cab announced that their friend Bryan Dawson would be replacing Ian Crawford.{{cite web|url=http://symphonysoldier.com/post/124725103/peepshow|title=Peepshow|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090915181135/http://symphonysoldier.com/post/124725103/peepshow|archivedate=September 15, 2009|access-date=June 16, 2009|author=DeLeon, Alexander Michael|quote=Bryan is one of the best people you'll ever meet. Introduce yourself to him on this tour :) Another post coming soon... let you guys get to know Bryan a little better.}} On August 19, 2009, bassist Cash Colligan announced that he would also be leaving the band.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/archive_thecabcash/|title=Cash Colligan leaves The Cab|magazine=Alternative Press|date=August 20, 2009|access-date=May 5, 2025}}

On January 16, 2010, DeLeon announced via Twitter that Dawson had become a father, and later he confirmed his leave from the band.{{cite tweet|number=7840791997|user=bohnes|title=so I have some news... it looks like Bryan is going to be a father! we are so happy for him and are going to give him...|date=January 16, 2010}} The group, alongside Hey Monday, supported Never Shout Never on the AP Tour from March to May 2010.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/archive_2010aptourdates/|title=Never Shout Never to headline 2010 AP Tour; routing revealed|magazine=Alternative Press|date=December 18, 2009|access-date=May 5, 2025}} They were named the "100 Bands You Need to Know in 2010" by Alternative Press alongside those two groups.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/261_-_100_bands_you_need_to_know_in_2010/|title=#261 - 100 Bands You Need To Know in 2010|magazine=Alternative Press|date=April 28, 2010|access-date=May 6, 2025}} The band performed at the 2010 Warped Tour from June to August 2010.{{cite web|url=https://www.rttnews.com/1163996/2010-warped-tour-lineup-revealed.aspx|title=2010 Warped Tour Lineup Revealed|website=RTT News|date=December 22, 2009|access-date=May 5, 2025}} The group performed an exclusive show at the Glass House in Pomona, California, playing Whisper War in its entirety on April 29, 2011.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/the_cab_to_perform_whisper_war_at_california_show/|title=The Cab to perform "Whisper War" at California show|date=April 14, 2011|magazine=Alternative Press|access-date=May 5, 2025}}

On June 22, 2011, The Cab announced that they were departing from their label Fueled by Ramen and Decaydance Records before previewing a 90-second teaser for their second studio album, Symphony Soldier.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/the_cab_part_ways_with_their_label_release_album_preview/|title=The Cab part ways with their label, release album preview|magazine=Alternative Press|date=June 22, 2011|access-date=May 5, 2025}} The first single from the album, "Bad", was released on July 11, via iTunes.{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/bad-single/id450334800?i=450334804&ign-mpt=uo=2|title=Bad - Single by The Cab|website=iTunes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121112232008/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/bad-single/id450334800?i=450334804&ign-mpt=uo=2|archivedate=November 12, 2012|access-date=May 4, 2025}} The song debuted on Sirius XM Radio.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/news/entry/listen_to_a_new_song_from_the_cab/|title=Listen to a new song from the Cab|author=Tyler Common|magazine=Alternative Press|date=July 9, 2011|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716074054/https://www.altpress.com/news/entry/listen_to_a_new_song_from_the_cab/|archivedate=July 16, 2011|access-date=May 6, 2025}} The song peaked at number 29 on the US Adult Pop Airplay chart.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/adult-pop-songs/2012-02-18/|title=Adult Pop Airplay: Week of February 18, 2012|magazine=Billboard|date=February 18, 2012|access-date=May 5, 2025}} The group revealed the album's cover art and track listing on July 19,{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/exclusive_view_the_cover_art_of_the_cabs_new_album_symphony_soldier/|title=Exclusive: View the cover art of the Cab's new album, "Symphony Soldier"|magazine=Alternative Press|date=July 19, 2011|access-date=May 4, 2025}} with pre-orders for the album in the band's webstore featuring eleven packages, ranging from $10 to $9,999.{{cite web|url=http://amymarissa.buzznet.com/user/journal/10784371/10000-lock-alex-marshalls-hair/|title=And For $10,000 You Can Have a Lock of Alex Marshall's Hair...|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20120701112036/http://amymarissa.buzznet.com/user/journal/10784371/10000-lock-alex-marshalls-hair/|archivedate=2012-07-01|website=Buzznet|date=July 20, 2011|access-date=October 30, 2011}} The group also parted ways with their drummer Alex Johnson citing, "he was having a difficult time with things, and we were completely here, as friends and family. Once things started happening and we started talking to him about things, we realized we needed to be friends first before bandmates, you know?."{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/exclusive_interview_alex_deleon_cab_symphony_soldier_fueled_by_ramen/|title=Exclusive Interview: Alex DeLeon of the Cab on "Symphony Soldier" and their label and lineup changes|magazine=Alternative Press|date=July 20, 2011|access-date=May 4, 2025}}

Symphony Soldier was released on August 23, 2011.{{cite web|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=2362132|title=The Cab's Symphony Soldier Release Date|website=AbsolutePunk.net|date=July 18, 2011|author=Joe DeAndrea|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20120721012846/http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=2362132|archivedate=July 21, 2012|access-date=July 19, 2011}} The Cab guitarist alumnus Ian Crawford played guitar for the album. It features several guest artists co-writing, including Martin Johnson, Pete Wentz, Bruno Mars and Adam Levine.{{cite AV media notes|title= Symphony Soldier |year= 2011 |type= booklet |publisher= Cadallic Music}} The group was previously writing with S*A*M and Sluggo, Rob Knox and Claude Kelly for the album in 2010, however, the group decided to scrap most of those songs as "it was sounding like an American Idol record," according to DeLeon, which was something the band was not going for. He also stated the reason for the album taking a while to be released was due to creative differences with the label and felt that since departing from the label, they could do what they wanted. The album peaked at number 62 on the Billboard 200.

In August 2011, The Cab gained a second guitarist, Frank Sidoris,{{cite web|url=https://www.thegreatfroglondon.com/blog/interview-slash-guitarist-frank-sidoris/|title=Interview: Slash and the Conspirators guitarist Frank Sidoris|website=The Great Frog London|date=August 28, 2019|author=Ella Stormack|access-date=May 5, 2025}} and drummer, Dave Briggs.{{cite web|url=https://vicfirth.com/blogs/artist/dave-briggs-vf?srsltid=AfmBOopGUUDeyTL6KFmxa7CCwg4ooXwejY-bLvKO-RDsa3ae8cxEeAPp|title=Dave Briggs - Vic Firth|publisher=Vic Firth Company|access-date=May 5, 2025}} They embarked on a US headlining tour for five dates.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/the_cab_announce_headlining_tour_dates/|title=The Cab announce headlining tour dates|magazine=Alternative Press|date=July 1, 2011|access-date=May 5, 2025}} The band toured with Simple Plan, Forever The Sickest Kids, and Marianas Trench in the fall of 2011.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/simple_plan_summer_tour_wrap_up_video_u-s-_fall_headlining_tour_dates/|title=Exclusive: Simple Plan summer tour wrap-up video + U.S. fall headlining tour announcement|magazine=Alternative Press|date=September 14, 2011|access-date=July 30, 2023}} The band also joined Avril Lavigne on her Canadian tour in October 2011.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/the_cab_announce_tour_with_avril_lavigne/|title=The Cab announce tour with Avril Lavigne|magazine=Alternative Press|date=September 30, 2011|access-date=May 5, 2025}} In November 2011, the group released "Angel with a Shotgun" as the second single from the album in Singapore only.{{cite web|url=http://entertainment.xin.msn.com/en/radio/987fm/newthisweek.aspx|title=987FM - New This Week|website=MSN|publisher=Mediacorp|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111102191402/http://entertainment.xin.msn.com/en/radio/987fm/newthisweek.aspx|archivedate=November 2, 2011|access-date=May 5, 2025}} They co-headlined the Everything's Fine Symphony Soldier tour during January and February 2012 with The Summer Set, with supporting acts He Is We, Days Difference, and Paradise Fears.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/the_cab_confirm_co_headlining_tour_with_the_summer_set/|title=The Cab confirm co-headlining tour with the Summer Set|magazine=Alternative Press|date=November 22, 2011|access-date=May 6, 2025}} On April 10, the group released the music video for "La La".{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/the_cab_release_la_la_video/|title=The Cab release "La La" video|magazine=Alternative Press|date=April 11, 2012|access-date=May 6, 2025}} They joined Daytrader on the Zumiez Couch tour in June.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/the_wonder_years_the_cab_we_came_as_romans_announced_for_zumiez_couch_tour/|title=The Wonder Years, the Cab, We Came As Romans announced for Zumiez Couch Tour|magazine=Alternative Press|date=April 13, 2012|access-date=May 6, 2025}} The band also co-headlined a tour with Parachute in the summer of 2012.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/the_cab_announce_tour_with_parachute/|title=The Cab announce tour with Parachute|magazine=Alternative Press|date=May 30, 2012|access-date=May 6, 2025}}

On June 20, 2012, they announced that they would be supporting Maroon 5 on the Overexposed World Tour, with dates taking place in September and October.{{cite web |url=http://www.hkclubbing.com/articles/entertainment/the-cab-to-open-for-maroon-5-asian-tour.html |title=The Cab to open for Maroon 5 Asian Tour |date=June 28, 2012 |access-date=October 28, 2012}} That same summer, Sidoris announced his intention to leave the band and join Slash's new band featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators. The band added guitarist and cellist Chantry Johnson as his replacement.{{cite web|url=https://propertyofzack.com/post/28518975990/the-cab-add-new-guitarist-to-band|title=The Cab Add New Guitarist To Band|website=Property of Zack|author=Zack Zarrillo|date=August 1, 2012|access-date=May 6, 2025}} The group performed at the Summer Jam Fest on August 4.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/underoath_the_rocket_summer_the_cab_announced_for_summer_jam/|title=Underoath, the Rocket Summer, the Cab announced for Summer Jam|magazine=Alternative Press|date=May 31, 2012|access-date=May 6, 2025}} A music video for "Endlessly" on November 15, and the video features an appearance from actress Hailee Steinfeld.{{cite web|url=https://idobi.com/news/the-cab-release-video-for-endlessly/|title=The Cab release video for 'Endlessly'|author=Alexa Gallo|website=idobi Radio|date=November 15, 2012|access-date=May 6, 2025}}

After remaining independent for over a year, on August 31, 2012, The Cab announced that they had signed a record deal with Universal Republic.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/the_cab_are_back/|title=The Cab are back|magazine=Alternative Press|date=April 16, 2014|access-date=May 6, 2025}} Writing began for the third album in early June 2012.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/the_cab_writing_new_album/|title=The Cab writing new album|magazine=Alternative Press|date=June 6, 2012|access-date=May 6, 2025}} The group started recording the album in January 2013, posting studio updates.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/the_cab_recording_new_album_post_first_studio_update/|title=The Cab recording new album, post first studio update|magazine=Alternative Press|date=January 24, 2013|access-date=May 6, 2025}}{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/the_cab_post_second_studio_update/|title=The Cab post second studio update|magazine=Alternative Press|date=February 2, 2013|access-date=May 6, 2025}} On April 25, 2014, Alex Marshall announced he had parted ways with The Cab via their official Facebook page.{{Cite magazine |last=Kraus |first=Brian |title=Alex Marshall parts ways with the Cab |url=https://www.altpress.com/alex_marshall_parts_ways_with_the_cab/ |access-date=2025-04-11 |magazine=Alternative Press |date=April 26, 2014 |language=en-US}} On April 28, the group returned and released the single "Lock Me Up".{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/the_cab_tease_new_single_lock_me_up/|title=The Cab tease new single, 'Lock Me Up'|magazine=Alternative Press|date=April 25, 2014|access-date=May 6, 2025}} An EP, Lock Me Up, was released on April 29,{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/the-cab-lock-me-up-lyric-video-exclusive-premiere-6077281/|title=The Cab 'Lock Me Up' Lyric Video: Exclusive Premiere|magazine=Billboard|date=May 2, 2014|access-date=April 23, 2017}} opting to release an EP instead of a full-length album at the time.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/the_cab_release_new_ep_lock_me_up/|title=The Cab release new EP, 'Lock Me Up'|magazine=Alternative Press|date=April 29, 2014|access-date=May 6, 2025}} According to DeLeon, they had written 120 songs during the album cycle and he hoped to include an additional seven to eight songs on the album. Speaking about the direction the band was heading to, DeLeon described it as leaning "a little darker." The album was expected to be released later in 2014.

On October 31, 2015, Alexander DeLeon announced that he would be releasing a new single, "Guns and Roses", as a solo artist, under the moniker Bohnes, on November 13, 2015.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/the_cab_frontman_alexander_deleon_launches_solo_projectlisten/|title=The Cab frontman Alexander DeLeon launches solo project—listen - News|magazine=Alternative Press|date=October 31, 2015|access-date=6 September 2016}}

In an interview in 2017 with All Access, DeLeon confirmed that the band was taking a break as he works as a solo artist. DeLeon hinted that there could be a potential return for The Cab in the future.{{cite web|url=https://music.allaccess.com/an-interview-with-bohnes-on-releasing-on-his-own-his-latest-single-six-feet-under-and-more/|title=An Interview With BOHNES on Releasing On His Own, His Latest Single 'Six Feet Under' and More! - All Access Music|website=Music.allaccess.com|date=20 October 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171229112352/https://music.allaccess.com/an-interview-with-bohnes-on-releasing-on-his-own-his-latest-single-six-feet-under-and-more/|archivedate=December 29, 2017}}

In April 2019, DeLeon confirmed that the Cab was working on new music.{{cite web|url=https://chorus.fm/news/the-cab-working-on-new-music/|title=The Cab Working on New Music|website=Chorus.fm|date=May 20, 2019|author=Jason Tate|access-date=May 14, 2025}} In January 2020, a new song was teased on Twitter along with an announcement of a new album in the works.{{cite web |title=The Cab to Return in 2020, Tease New Music: Listen |url=https://notetoscene.com/the-cab-2020-new-music/ |website=Note to Scene|date=28 January 2020 |author=Jake Richardson }} In April 2024, the band announced that they had finished making the album and teased a new song "Running Late".{{Cite web|url=https://idobi.com/high-life/the-cab-teases-new-single-running-late/|title=The Cab Teases New Song, 'Running Late'|website=idobi Radio|author=Lizzie Baumgartner|date=April 30, 2024|access-date=May 8, 2025}} The group re-issued Whisper War as a vinyl on April 29, for the album's 16-year anniversary.{{cite web|url=https://idobi.com/news/smartpunk-records-the-cab-whisper-war-vinyl-rerelease/|title=Smartpunk Records Re-Release The Cab 'Whisper War' On Vinyl|website=idobi Radio|author=Paige Owens|date=April 3, 2024|access-date=May 6, 2025}} In October 2024, the band announced their comeback as a part of the 2025 When We Were Young Festival lineup.{{cite web |title=WHEN WE WERE YOUNG FESTIVAL LINEUP 2025 |url=https://www.whenwewereyoungfestival.com/ |website=When We Were Young|date=29 October 2024 }} On April 29, 2025, the group teased new music once again.{{cite web|url=https://chorus.fm/news/the-cab-tease-new-music/|title=The Cab Tease New Music|website=Chorus.fm|date=April 29, 2025|author=Jason Tate|access-date=May 14, 2025}} On May 29, 2025, the group announced two show dates - Singapore on December 10,{{cite web|url=https://www.bandwagon.asia/gigs/the-cab-live-in-singapore|title=The Cab - Live in Singapore|website=Bandwagon Asia|access-date=June 1, 2025}} and at Playback Music Festival in the Philippines on December 13.{{cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/hobbiesandactivities/947196/the-cab-to-perform-in-manila-in-december/story/|title=The Cab to perform in Manila in December|website=GMA Network|date=May 24, 2025|access-date=June 1, 2025}}

The Cab's musical style has been described as pop rock,{{cite web|url=http://emorywheel.com/the-cab-pop-punk-remains-great/|title=The Cab: Pop-Punk Remains Great|website=Emorywhell.com|date=27 January 2015 |access-date=21 January 2018}}{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/interview_the_cabs_alex_deleonto_me_we_were_always_a_pop_band/|title=Interview: The Cab's Alex DeLeon — "To me, we were always a pop band"|magazine=Alternative Press|date=May 12, 2014|access-date=21 January 2018}}{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/the-cab-mn0001957634|title=The Cab|website=AllMusic|access-date=21 January 2018}} pop punk,{{cite web|last=Bracelin|first=Jason|title=The Show Must Go On|url=http://www.lvrj.com/neon/15661332.html|work=Las Vegas Review-Journal|publisher=Stephens Media|access-date=3 June 2012|date=26 September 2008|quote=...lending the band's songs a bit more groove than some of their pop punk peers.}}{{cite web|title=The Cab – Symphony Soldier|url=https://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/45304/The-Cab-Symphony-Soldier/|work=Sputnikmusic|access-date=3 June 2012|author=Davey Boy|date=29 August 2011|quote=...whether it be their pop-punk leaning debut EP...}} alternative rock,{{cite web|last=Garland |first=Emma |url=http://www.alterthepress.com/2014/04/atp-album-review-cab-lock-me-up-ep.html |title=ATP! Album Review: The Cab - Lock Me Up EP |publisher=Alter The Press! |date=2009-08-20 |access-date=2014-06-27}} emo pop,{{cite web|title=The Cab|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/the-cab-mn0001957634|work=AllMusic|access-date=14 April 2017|author=Katherine Fulton|date=2017|quote=Las Vegas teens nab attention of Panic At The Disco, quickly become emo-pop princes.}} power pop,{{cite web|title=The Cab – Symphony Soldier|url=https://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/45304/The-Cab-Symphony-Soldier/|work=Sputnikmusic|access-date=3 June 2012|author=Davey Boy|date=29 August 2011|quote=Of the multitude of bands plying their trade in the safe, inoffensive and often derided genre of pop-rock (or power-pop if you are so inclined), only a handful truly make a successful profession out of it.}} and pop.{{cite web|url=https://music.allaccess.com/pop-rb-musician-alex-marshall-opens-up-about-life-after-the-cab-his-debut-single-and-touring-with-justin-timberlake-and-his-team/|title=Pop-R&B Musician ALEX MARSHALL Opens Up About Life After The Cab, His Debut Single and Touring With Justin Timberlake and His Team!|date=29 September 2016 |publisher=Music.allaccess|access-date=April 22, 2017}} The group cites influences from Blink-182, Sum 41, Taking Back Sunday and The Bled.

The band's EP Lock Me Up departed from the band's previous pop-punk and alternative rock sound, in favor of pop, R&B and electropop.

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Current

• Alexander DeLeon – lead vocals, piano (2004–2015, 2019–present)
• Alex T. Marshall – keyboards, rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2005–2014, 2019–present)
• Joey Thunder – bass (2009–2015, 2024–present)

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Former

• Dave Briggs – drums, percussion (2011–2015)
• Chantry Johnson – lead guitar, backing vocals, cello (2012–2015)
• Alex Johnson – drums, percussion, backing vocals (2005–2011)
• Cash Colligan – bass, backing vocals (2004–2009)
• Paul Garcia – lead guitar (2004–2007)
• Ian Crawford – lead guitar, backing vocals (2007–2009)
• Bryan Dawson – lead guitar (2009–2010)
• Charles Henry – rhythm and lead guitar (2010–2011)
• Frank Sidoris – rhythm and lead guitar (2011–2012)

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• [http://thecabrock.com Official site]

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