The Promise Ring

American Midwest emo/indie rock band from Milwaukee, formed 1995. Davey von Bohlen (vocals/guitar). 30° Everywhere (1996), Nothing Feels Good (1997), Very Emergency (1999). Defined second-wave emo — catchy, jangly, emotional without screaming. 'Is This Thing On?,' 'Red & Blue Jeans.' Von Bohlen later formed Maritime.