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{{short description|American rock band}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
| name              = Cute Is What We Aim For
| image             = CIWWAF 2013.jpg
| caption           = Cute Is What We Aim For performing in 2013
| image_upright     = 1.25
| alias             = 
| origin            = [[Buffalo, New York]], U.S.
| genre             = {{flatlist|
* [[Emo pop]]
* [[pop-punk]]
* [[power pop]]
* [[alternative rock]]
}}
| years_active      = {{hlist|2005–2009|2010–2014|{{nowrap|2016–2019}}}}
| label             = [[Fueled by Ramen]]
| associated_acts   = 
| website           = {{URL|cuteiswhatweaimfor.com}}
| past_members      = * 
* Shaant Hacikyan
* Jeff Czum
* Tom Falcone
* Fred Cimato
[[Dave Melillo]]
}}

'''Cute Is What We Aim For''' was an American [[pop-punk]] band from [[Buffalo, New York]].<ref name="AllMusic Bio">{{Cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/cute-is-what-we-aim-for-mn0000650362|title=Cute Is What We Aim For &#124; Biography, Albums, Streaming Links|website=[[AllMusic]]|author=Corey Apar|access-date=April 15, 2020}}</ref> Formed in 2005, they have released two albums: ''[[The Same Old Blood Rush with a New Touch]]'' (2006) and ''[[Rotation (Cute Is What We Aim For album)|Rotation]]'' (2008). They were signed to record label [[Fueled by Ramen]] for their two releases.

==History==

===Early years and signing with Fueled by Ramen (2001–2005)===
The original members of Cute Is What We Aim For were childhood friends.<ref name=livejournal /> When the band was formed in January 2005,<ref name=ADbio/> the members were still in their teenage years.<ref name=livejournal>{{cite web|url = http://community.livejournal.com/ciwwaf/437137.html#cutid1|title = Interview with Cute Is What We Aim For|work = Today's Teen|date = January 13, 2001}}</ref> Since the band's inception, it has been subject to several line-up changes.<ref name="decoyint">{{cite web|url=http://www.decoymusic.com/vb/showthread.php?t=5126 |title=Interview with Fred of Cute Is What We Aim For |work=Decoymusic.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060627061527/http://decoymusic.com/vb/showthread.php?t=5126 |archive-date=June 27, 2006 |date=November 5, 2005 |author=Truman Burden |url-status=dead }}</ref> The group initially started as a quintet, but soon cut down to four members: vocalist Shaant Hacikyan, guitarist/pianist Jeff Czum, drummer Tom Falcone and bassist/guitarist Fred Cimato.<ref name="AllMusic Bio"/> Hacikyan and Czum were playing in a different band called Cherry Bing and a New Hope,<ref name="CIWWAF OC">{{cite web|url=https://www.ocregister.com/2006/11/25/pop-punk-band-is-aiming-for-success/|title=Pop-punk band is aiming for success|website=[[The Orange County Register]]|date=November 25, 2006|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240715162458/https://www.ocregister.com/2006/11/25/pop-punk-band-is-aiming-for-success/|archivedate=July 15, 2024|access-date=July 15, 2024|url-status=live}}</ref> while Falcone and Cimato played in another, before coming together.<ref name=ADbio/> The band's name came from Hacikyan who wanted something that's "gotta be Cute."<ref name="decoyint"/> It was also adopted as "an homage to a friend."<ref name=ADbio/> Shortly after forming in January 2005, Cute Is What We Aim For began releasing demos through [[Myspace]] and [[PureVolume]], which helped the band gain initial exposure.<ref name=ADbio/> "Teasing To Please" was the first demo the band had ever recorded.<ref name="decoyint"/> Czum said their success was brought about by [[Hawthorne Heights]]' [[street team]]: "Literally overnight we got like 10,000 fans on Myspace and started to get attention from labels."<ref name=ENpitt>{{cite web|url=http://www.edinboronow.com/article/cute-is-what-we-aim-for-celebrates-10-years-in-pittsburgh|title=Cute is What We Aim For celebrates 10 years in Pittsburgh|work=Edinboro Now|publisher=Edinboro Campus Media|author=Firestine, Kimberly |date=October 26, 2016|access-date=November 29, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161212210909/http://www.edinboronow.com/article/cute-is-what-we-aim-for-celebrates-10-years-in-pittsburgh|archive-date=December 12, 2016}}</ref>

[[File:Cute Is What We Aim For.jpg|thumb|Cute Is What We Aim For during the 2007 [[Warped Tour]]]]

In the following months, the group continued to record and play shows, increasing their fan base and declining advances from record labels. In the spring of 2005, they won PureVolume's online Battle of the Bands competition, earning them a spot at that year's [[The Bamboozle|Bamboozle Festival]].<ref name=ADbio>{{cite web|url=http://www.artistdirect.com/artist/bio/cute-is-what-we-aim-for/3609013 |title=Cute Is What We Aim For Biography |work=[[Artistdirect]] |access-date=November 28, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161129021059/http://www.artistdirect.com/artist/bio/cute-is-what-we-aim-for/3609013 |archive-date=November 29, 2016 }}</ref> The group joined [[Rookie of the Year (band)|Rookie of the Year]] and [[Dave Melillo]] on tour in 2005.<ref name="decoyint"/> Following the tour, they headed to [[New York City]] to record some demos with [[Shep Goodman]] in July. During the recording session, they re-wrote a lot of the bass parts as their original bassist Donnie Arthur had left the band with Cimato taking over that position.<ref name="decoyint"/> Arthur went on to join the New Tragic, alongside members of [[From First to Last]] and [[Maylene and the Sons of Disaster]] in April 2006,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/16783/new-tragic-from-first-to-last-maylene-and-the-sons-of-disaster-post-new-video|title=New Tragic (From First to Last, Maylene and the Sons of Disaster) post new video|publisher=Punknews.org|author=Paul, Aubin|date=April 9, 2006|access-date=January 23, 2022}}</ref> before forming his own band Talking in My Sleep.<ref name="Don Arthur PunkNews">{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/20707/former-cute-is-what-we-aim-for-bassist-forms-taking-in-my-sleep|title=Former Cute is What We Aim For bassist forms Taking in My Sleep|publisher=Punknews.org|author=Paul, Aubin|date=November 5, 2006|access-date=February 3, 2022}}</ref> On November 29, it was announced that the band had signed to [[Fueled by Ramen]]<ref name=AltPsign>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.altpress.com/index.php/news/entry/archive_188 |title=Fueled By Ramen signs Cute Is What We Aim For, Forgive Durden |magazine=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]] |date=November 29, 2005 |access-date=June 24, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160816022146/http://www.altpress.com/index.php/news/entry/archive_188 |archive-date=August 16, 2016 }}</ref> after their founder [[John Janick]] listened to their New York City recording sessions in July.<ref name=AP.netinterview06>{{cite web|url=http://absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=145183 |title=Cute Is What We Aim For / Matt Squire |work=[[AbsolutePunk]] |publisher=[[SpinMedia]] |author=Pascarella, Tony |access-date=December 1, 2016 }}{{dead link|date=August 2018|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>

===''The Same Old Blood Rush with a New Touch'' (2006–2008)===
In November 2005, it was announced that the band would be heading into the studio with producer [[Matt Squire]] in 2006 to record their debut studio album.<ref name=AltPsign/> In February 2006, they travelled to [[Beltsville, Maryland]] to record the album at Squire's studio, Salad Days Studios.<ref name=ADbio/> On March 26, the song "[[The Curse of Curves]]" was made available for [[Streaming media|streaming]] via the group's [[PureVolume]] page.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/16432/new-song-from-cute-is-what-we-aim-for|title=New song from Cute Is What We Aim For|website=Punknews.org|author=Aubin Paul|date=March 22, 2006|access-date=July 15, 2024}}</ref> In April, the band joined [[Punchline (band)|Punchline]], [[Valencia (band)|Valencia]] and [[New Atlantic (American band)|New Atlantic]] on tour, alongside [[The Audition (band)|the Audition]] and appeared at the [[HFStival]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/16443/tours-punchline-cute-is-what-we-aim-for-valencia-new-atlantic|title=Punchline / Cute Is What We Aim For / Valencia / New Atlantic|work=Punknews.org|publisher=Aubin Paul|author=Paul, Aubin|date=March 22, 2006|access-date=July 15, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/16661/afi-panic-at-the-disco-boy-sets-fire-rise-against-misfits-riverboat-gamblers-others-at-hfstiv|title=AFI, Panic! At the Disco, Boy Sets Fire, Rise Against, Misfits, Riverboat Gamblers, others at HFStiv|publisher=Punknews.org|author=Paul, Aubin|date=April 3, 2006|access-date=July 15, 2024}}</ref> In June, they embarked on a US tour with [[Anberlin]], [[Jonezetta]], and [[Blackpool Lights]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/17914/blackpool-lights-e-card-for-this-towns-disaster|title=Blackpool Lights e-card for "This Town's Disaster"|work=Punknews.org|publisher=Aubin Paul|author=August, Austin|date=June 2, 2006|access-date=July 15, 2024}}</ref> On June 20, the group released their debut studio album, ''[[The Same Old Blood Rush with a New Touch]]'', debuting at number 75 on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] selling nearly 14,000 copies in its first week. It became the fastest-selling debut in Fueled by Ramen's history, a record previously held by [[Panic! at the Disco]].<ref name="CIWWAF OC"/> In August and September, the band supported [[Paramore]] on their tour of the US.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.altpress.com/index.php/news/entry/archive_1152 |title=Paramore postpone two U.S. shows, drop off Reading/Leeds|magazine=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]]|date=August 22, 2006|access-date=July 15, 2024|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160822022836/http://www.altpress.com/index.php/news/entry/archive_1152|archive-date=2016-08-22}}</ref> On September 4, "There's a Class For This" was released onto [[iTunes]] as the lead single from the album.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/ca/album/theres-a-class-for-this-single/184612622|title=There's a Class for This - Single by Cute Is What We Aim For|website=[[Apple Music]]|access-date=July 14, 2024}}</ref> In October, the group performed a few headlining shows in the UK, before supporting Paramore on their UK tour.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.contactmusic.net/cute-is-what-we-aim-for/video/cuteiswhatweaimforx23x08x06|title=Cute Is What We Aim For - There's A Class For This Video|work=[[Contactmusic]]|access-date=July 15, 2024|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170917205837/http://www.contactmusic.net/cute-is-what-we-aim-for/video/cuteiswhatweaimforx23x08x06|archive-date=September 17, 2017}}</ref> On October 18, it was announced that Cimato had left the band to return to school and was replaced by Jack Marin of [[October Fall]].<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.altpress.com/index.php/news/entry/archive_1397|title=Cute Is What We Aim For part ways with bassist|magazine=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]]|date=October 18, 2006|access-date=July 15, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160822174332/http://www.altpress.com/index.php/news/entry/archive_1397|archive-date=August 22, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> In October and November, the group supported [[Hellogoodbye]] on their tour of the US.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.altpress.com/index.php/news/entry/archive_1133|title=Hellogoodbye touring with Reggie And The Full Effect, Ozma|magazine=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]]|date=August 16, 2006|access-date=July 15, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160822022355/http://www.altpress.com/index.php/news/entry/archive_1133|archive-date=August 22, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>

On February 5, 2007, "Newport Living" was released as the album's second single.<ref>{{cite AV media notes|title=Newport Living |others=Cute Is What We Aim For |year=2007|type=Sleeve|publisher=[[Fueled by Ramen]]|id=none}}</ref> From February to March, the band embarked on a headlining US tour with support from [[This Providence]] and [[All Time Low]].<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.spin.com/2007/01/cute-what-we-aim-set-epic-tour/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170531001353/http://www.spin.com/2007/01/cute-what-we-aim-set-epic-tour/|title=Cute Is What We Aim For Set for Epic Tour|magazine=[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]]|publisher=SpinMedia|author=SPIN Staff|date=January 10, 2007|archive-date=May 31, 2017|access-date=July 15, 2024|url-status=dead}}</ref> They later co-headlined the ''[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]]'' tour with [[Circa Survive]], with support from [[As Tall as Lions]] and [[Envy on the Coast]] from March to April.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/21612/tours-circa-surive-cute-is-what-we-aim-for-as-tall-as-lions-envy-on-the-coast |title=Cute Is What We Aim For Set for Epic Tour |work=Punknews.org |publisher=Aubin Paul |author=Reinecker, Meg |date=January 5, 2007 |access-date=July 15, 2024 }}</ref> In April 2007, Marin announced he was departing the group due to "some personal issues with another member," leading to Cimato's return.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/23103/jack-marin-is-no-longer-cute-is-what-we-aim-for|title=Jack Marin is no longer Cute Is What We Aim For|publisher=Punknews.org|author=Paul, Aubin|date=April 5, 2007|access-date=June 19, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://www.altpress.com/index.php/news/entry/archive_1932 |title=Cute Is What We Aim For lose new bassist, get back old bassist |magazine=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]] |date=April 4, 2007 |access-date=July 15, 2024 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160826033309/http://www.altpress.com/index.php/news/entry/archive_1932 |archive-date=August 26, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.altpress.com/index.php/news/entry/archive_1934 |title=Cute Is What We Aim For bassist speaks about departure |magazine=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]] |date=April 5, 2007 |access-date=July 15, 2024 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160826063930/http://www.altpress.com/index.php/news/entry/archive_1934 |archive-date=August 26, 2016 }}</ref> On April 9, "The Curse of Curves" was released as the third and final single from the album.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/cr/album/the-curse-of-curves-single/250401561?l=en-GB|title=The Curse of Curves - Single by Cute Is What We Aim For|website=[[Apple Music]]|access-date=July 14, 2024}}</ref> From June to August, they performed at the 2007 [[Vans Warped Tour]].<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.altpress.com/index.php/news/entry/archive_1997|title=Throwdown added to Warped 07; Madina Lake drop off|magazine=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]]|date=April 26, 2007|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160828104249/http://www.altpress.com/index.php/news/entry/archive_1997|archivedate=August 28, 2016|access-date=July 16, 2024}}</ref> During this tour, [[Dave Melillo]] was added to the group as an additional guitarist.<ref name="JH Newsletter">{{cite web|url=https://www.jhunewsletter.com/article/2009/02/cute-is-what-we-aim-for-tells-the-n-l-about-life-in-rotation-99995|title=Cute Is What We Aim For tells the N-L about life in Rotation|website=[[The Johns Hopkins News-Letter]]|author=Hsia-Ting Chang|date=February 22, 2009|access-date=July 16, 2024}}</ref> The band supported [[Fall Out Boy]] on their US tour from October to December.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/gym-class-heroes-snag-best-new-artist-mtv-vmas-gear-up-cross-country-trek-with-fall-768199.htm |title=Gym Class Heroes Snag "Best New Artist" at MTV VMAs; Gear Up for Cross- Country Trek With Fall Out Boy |work=[[Marketwired]] |publisher=Nasdaq, Inc. |date=September 10, 2007 |access-date=July 16, 2024 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161127152643/http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/gym-class-heroes-snag-best-new-artist-mtv-vmas-gear-up-cross-country-trek-with-fall-768199.htm |archive-date=November 27, 2016 }}</ref> Around this time, Cimato had left the band again and Melillo would take over on bass.<ref name="JH Newsletter"/>

===''Rotation'' and breakup (2008–2009)===
In 2008, Cute Is What We Aim For entered the studio to record with producer [[John Feldmann]]. It was recorded in [[Los Angeles]] at Feldmann's home and the group started writing during pre-production.<ref name="Gibson">{{cite web|url=http://www.gibson.com/News-Lifestyle/Features/en-us/cute-is-what-we-aim-for-the.aspx|title=Cute Is What We Aim For: 'The Producer Had Someone Punching Me While I Was Singing'|publisher=[[Gibson Brands|Gibson]]|date=July 25, 2008|author=Jonah Bayer|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130131174536/http://www.gibson.com/News-Lifestyle/Features/en-us/cute-is-what-we-aim-for-the.aspx|archivedate=January 31, 2013|access-date=July 16, 2024}}</ref> They were supposed to record the album in 30 days  however, following a few songwriting trips and some help from Feldmann, they took three months to record it.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.chartattack.com/news/2008/09/11/cute-is-what-we-aim-for/|title=Cute Is What We Aim For's Communication Breakdown|magazine=[[Chart Attack]]|date=September 11, 2008|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170918021343/http://www.chartattack.com/news/2008/09/11/cute-is-what-we-aim-for/|archivedate=September 18, 2017|access-date=July 16, 2024}}</ref> The group wanted the album to be different from their previous and took inspiration from [[Tom Petty]], [[Weezer]] and [[Kanye West]]. Originally titled ''Change'', the album's theme is about "a different variety of change."<ref name="Chart Attack July 2008">{{cite magazine|url=http://www.chartattack.com/news/2008/07/09/cute-is-what-we-aim-for-change/|title=Cute Is What We Aim For Change|magazine=[[Chart Attack]]|date=July 9, 2008|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170918022234/http://www.chartattack.com/news/2008/07/09/cute-is-what-we-aim-for-change/|archivedate=September 18, 2017|access-date=July 16, 2024}}</ref> The title of the album was later changed to ''[[Rotation (Cute Is What We Aim For album)|Rotation]]''.<ref name="Chart Attack July 2008"/> On April 28, "Doctor" was made available for [[Streaming media|streaming]] via their MySpace page.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/28615/media-cute-is-what-we-aim-for-doctor|title=Cute Is What We Aim For: 'Doctor'|publisher=Punknews.org|author=Paul, Aubin|date=April 22, 2008|access-date=July 16, 2024}}</ref> On May 5, the band released the album's lead single, "Practice Makes Perfect".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/28793/media-cute-is-what-we-aim-for-practice-makes-perfect|title=Cute Is What We Aim For: 'Practice Makes Perfect'|website=Punknews.org|author=Paul, Aubin|date=May 7, 2008|access-date=July 16, 2024}}</ref> From May to June, the band went on a tour of the UK. Hacikyan had missed the first show of the tour due to losing his passport, which resulted in Mellilo taking over vocals for the show.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www2.kerrang.com:80/2008/05/losing_passports_is_not_what_w.html|title=Losing passports is NOT what we aim for|magazine=[[Kerrang!]]|publisher=Bauer Media Group|author=Dan|date=May 27, 2008|accessdate=July 16, 2024|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080602013119/http://www2.kerrang.com/2008/05/losing_passports_is_not_what_w.html|archivedate=June 2, 2008}}</ref> On June 5, the band posted "Safe Ride" on their PureVolume page.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/29162/media-cute-is-what-we-aim-safe-ride|title=Cute is What We Aim: 'Safe Ride'|publisher=Punknews.org|author=Paul, Aubin|date=June 5, 2008|access-date=July 16, 2024}}</ref> ''Rotation''  was released on June 24,<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.altpress.com/index.php/news/entry/archive_4005|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170728165951/http://www.altpress.com/index.php/news/entry/archive_4005|title=Cute Is What We Aim For post new song|magazine=Alternative Press|date=June 4, 2008|archivedate=July 28, 2017|accessdate=July 16, 2024}}</ref> and debuted at number 21 on the ''Billboard'' 200 selling 23,000 copies in its first week.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/motley-and-mafia-lead-debuts-but-coldplay-still-tops-1306503/|title=Motley And Mafia Lead Debuts — But Coldplay Still Tops|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|date=July 2, 2008|access-date=July 16, 2024}}</ref>

[[File:CuteIsWhatWeAimFor.JPG|thumb|Cute Is What We Aim For performing in 2008]]

Between mid-June and mid-August, the band embarked on a headlining US tour with support from [[Ace Enders and A Million Different People]], [[Danger Radio]] and [[Powerspace]].<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.altpress.com/index.php/news/entry/archive_3829|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170917075532/http://www.altpress.com/index.php/news/entry/archive_3829|title=Cute Is What We Aim For reveal summer tour dates|magazine=Alternative Press|date=May 6, 2008|archivedate=September 17, 2017|accessdate=July 16, 2024}}</ref> They also supported [[Simple Plan]] on their Canadian tour alongside [[Metro Station (band)|Metro Station]] and [[Faber Drive]].<ref name="Chart Attack July 2008"/> On September 2, it was announced that Falcone had left the group during the tour following personal conflicts within the band.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.altpress.com/index.php/news/entry/archive_4623|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170917033237/http://www.altpress.com/index.php/news/entry/archive_4623|title=Cute Is What We Aim For drummer quits mid-tour|magazine=Alternative Press|date=September 2, 2008|archivedate=September 17, 2017|accessdate=July 16, 2024|url-status=dead}}</ref> [[Not by Choice]] drummer Liam Killeen temporarily filled in for Falcone.<ref name="Falcone Departs">{{cite magazine|url=http://www.altpress.com/index.php/news/entry/archive_4700|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170731194306/http://www.altpress.com/index.php/news/entry/archive_4700|title=Cute Is What We Aim For discuss drummer departure|magazine=Alternative Press|date=September 12, 2008|archivedate=July 31, 2017|accessdate=July 16, 2024}}</ref> The group joined [[Boys Like Girls]] and [[Lights (musician)|Lights]] on the Verizon College tour in September and October.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20080915006776/en/Warner-Bros.-Records-Partners-Doghouse-Sign-Electro-Pop|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170917171110/http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20080915006776/en/Warner-Bros.-Records-Partners-Doghouse-Sign-Electro-Pop|title=Warner Bros. Records Partners with Doghouse to Sign Electro-Pop Artist LIGHTS Label to Release Debut EP from Young Canadian Songstress on September 23rd, 2008|work=Business Wire|publisher=Berkshire Hathaway|date=September 15, 2008 |archivedate=September 17, 2017|accessdate=July 16, 2024}}</ref> During this tour, Michael Lasaponara joined the group as Falcone's replacement on drums.<ref name="AllMusic Bio"/> Between late October and mid-December, the band went on a tour of the US with [[Secondhand Serenade]], [[A Rocket to the Moon]], and [[Automatic Loveletter]].<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.altpress.com/index.php/news/entry/archive_4722|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170731194955/http://www.altpress.com/index.php/news/entry/archive_4722|title=Cute Is What We Aim For announce tour with Secondhand Serenade|magazine=Alternative Press|date=September 16, 2008|archivedate=July 31, 2017|accessdate=July 16, 2024}}</ref> In February and April 2009, the band headlined the [[Take Action Tour]] in the US.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/31619/tours-take-action-2009|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170803164348/https://www.punknews.org/article/31619/tours-take-action-2009|title=Take Action 2009|publisher=Punknews.org|author=Paul, Aubin|date=December 13, 2008|archivedate=August 3, 2017|accessdate=July 16, 2024}}</ref> At the beginning of August, Melillo and Czum left the group.<ref name="CIWWAF Breakup">{{cite magazine|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/archive_ciwwafbreakup|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170731202201/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/archive_ciwwafbreakup|title=Cute Is What We Aim For break up, singer goes solo|magazine=Alternative Press|date=August 20, 2009|archivedate=July 31, 2017|accessdate=July 16, 2024}}</ref> The two went on to form Nocturnal Me.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/established-artists-who-joined-famous-bands/|title=10 musicians who joined established bands and didn't miss a beat|magazine=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]]|date=March 4, 2021|author=Mala Mortensa|access-date=July 16, 2024}}</ref> On August 20, it was announced that the band would be breaking-up.<ref name="CIWWAF Breakup"/> Melillo spoke about what led up to the band's breakup stating, "the story pretty much is we got off Take Action!, and the idea was to write a record. We didn't have any type of management, we didn't have anyone that we were really working with, so we didn't have a direction, we didn't have any type of game plan. But we were really trying."<ref name="DM Interview">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/davemelillo/|title=AltPress Exclusive: A conversation with ex-Cute Is What We Aim For bassist Dave Melillo|magazine=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]]|date=August 24, 2009|access-date=July 16, 2024}}</ref> In another interview in 2010, Hacikyan opened up about his struggles with alcohol abuse and why the group broke up stating, "My world was coming down on me from the depression and alcoholism, and then my baby–my dream—was falling away. I understood that it was all my doing through my abusive actions with substances. I went to rehab in October and joined some friends afterward to work on their project, but it kind of turned into something more."<ref name="Hacikyan Q&A">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/exclusive_qa_shaant_hacikyan_opens_up_about_the_new_cute_is_what_we_ai/|title=Exclusive Q&A: Shaant Hacikyan opens up about the new Cute Is What We Aim For|magazine=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]]|date=April 19, 2010|access-date=July 16, 2024}}</ref>

===Return and second breakup (2010–2014)===
On January 3, 2010, Hackiyan decided to revive Cute Is What We Aim For as it was the five-year anniversary of the band.<ref name="Hacikyan Q&A"/> Hacikyan stated that he planned to continue releasing music under the band's name as a solo act.<ref name="FasterLouder">{{Cite news|url=http://fasterlouder.junkee.com/cute-is-what-we-aim-for-tour/814768|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220214759/http://fasterlouder.junkee.com/cute-is-what-we-aim-for-tour/814768|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 20, 2016|title=Cute Is What We Aim For tour|date=September 30, 2010|newspaper=FasterLouder|author=Tom Mann|language=en-US|access-date=December 3, 2016}}</ref> On April 29, Hacikyan released a new single called "Harbor" which was made available to download online.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/new_cute_is_what_we_aim_for_song_to_be_free_download|title=New Cute Is What We Aim For song to be free download|magazine=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]]|date=April 28, 2010|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130717184310/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/new_cute_is_what_we_aim_for_song_to_be_free_download|archivedate=July 17, 2013|access-date=July 16, 2024}}</ref> In May, Hacikyan revealed that he was halfway done recording a new album and recruited former [[Every Time I Die]] drummer Mike Novak for the recording process.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lushbeat.com/2010/05/cute-is-what-we-aim-for-interview-5-28-2010/|title=Cute Is What We Aim For: Interview 5.28.2010|website=Lush Beat|date=May 28, 2010|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100608104854/http://lushbeat.com:80/2010/05/cute-is-what-we-aim-for-interview-5-28-2010/|archivedate=June 8, 2010|url-status=usurped|access-date=July 16, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://themusic.com.au/news/cute-is-what-we-aim-for-recruit-ex-etid-drummer/R3RTW1pdXF8/20-04-10|title=Cute is What We Aim For recruit ex-ETID drummer|website=The Music|date=April 20, 2010|access-date=July 16, 2024}}</ref> In June, they joined [[Down with Webster]] on tour.<ref>{{cite magazine|url= http://www.chartattack.com/news/2010/06/14/scene-spotlight-2010-cute-is-what-we-aim-for/|title=Scene Spotlight 2010: Cute Is What We Aim For|magazine=[[Chart Attack]]|date=June 14, 2010|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120715083812/http://www.chartattack.com/news/2010/06/14/scene-spotlight-2010-cute-is-what-we-aim-for/|archivedate=July 15, 2012|access-date=July 16, 2024}}</ref> In November, they embarked on an Australian tour where the band's line-up consisted of Hacikyan, Novak, Mike Brady and Kevin Scoma.<ref name="FasterLouder"/> Cute Is What We Aim For appeared on the ''[[Punk Goes Pop 3]]'' compilation, released on November 2, 2010, covering the song "[[Dead and Gone]]" by [[T.I.]] and [[Justin Timberlake]].<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_ready_set_mayday_parade_12_more_revealed_on_punk_goes_pop_vol._3/|title=The Ready Set, Mayday Parade, 12 more revealed on Punk Goes Pop Vol. 3|author=Tim Karan|magazine=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]]|date=August 25, 2010|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100829234706/https://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_ready_set_mayday_parade_12_more_revealed_on_punk_goes_pop_vol._3/|archivedate=August 29, 2010|access-date=July 16, 2024}}</ref> On May 19, 2011, Hacikyan released the single, "He Went From A 'Fuck-Up' To 'Stand Up' Kid".<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/cute_is_what_we_aim_for_release_new_song/|title=Cute Is What We Aim For release new song|author=Tyler Common|magazine=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]]|date=May 19, 2011|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110519215559/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/cute_is_what_we_aim_for_release_new_song/|archivedate=May 19, 2011|access-date=July 16, 2024}}</ref> On July 5, he released a demo track titled, "Next To Me".<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/listen_to_a_new_cute_is_what_we_aim_for_demo_next_to_me|title=Listen to a new Cute Is What We Aim For demo 'Next To Me'|magazine=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]]|date=July 5, 2011|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130717141052/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/listen_to_a_new_cute_is_what_we_aim_for_demo_next_to_me|archivedate=July 17, 2013|access-date=July 16, 2024}}</ref> On February 28, 2012, Hacikyan released the single, "Titanic".<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/new_track_from_cute_is_what_we_aim_for_surfaces|title=New track from Cute Is What We Aim For surfaces|magazine=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]]|date=February 28, 2012|author=Tyler Common|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130717201151/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/new_track_from_cute_is_what_we_aim_for_surfaces|archivedate=July 17, 2013|access-date=July 16, 2024}}</ref>

[[File:Shaant Hacikyan 2010.png|thumb|Hacikyan performing in 2010]]

On August 18, 2012, the band played an hour-long acoustic set with original members Shaant Hacikyan, Fred Cimato, and Jeff Czum. This was the first set the full band had performed in 6 years.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://propertyofzack.com/post/29757626371/cute-is-what-we-aim-for-reunion-curse-of-curves|title=Cute Is What We Aim For Reunion 'Curse Of Curves' Performance|website=Property of Zack|date=August 19, 2012|access-date=July 16, 2024}}</ref> During the set, the band announced that it was officially making a comeback. Cute Is What We Aim For played a comeback show with The Daydream Chronicles and Fictitious Ray on September 21, at Mohawk Place in Buffalo, New York.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/cute_is_what_we_aim_for_to_play_show_with_original_lineup/|title=Cute Is What We Aim For to play show with original lineup|magazine=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]]|date=August 30, 2012|access-date=July 16, 2024}}</ref> In December 2012, the group signed with Working Group Management and announced that they were working on a new album.<ref name="CIWWAF Return">{{cite magazine|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/cute_is_what_we_aim_for_to_support_allstar_weekend_on_headlining_tour|title=Cute Is What We Aim For working on new album; to support Allstar Weekend on headlining tour|magazine=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]]|author=Cassie Whitt|date=December 7, 2012|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140103192258/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/cute_is_what_we_aim_for_to_support_allstar_weekend_on_headlining_tour|archivedate=January 3, 2014|access-date=July 16, 2024}}</ref> In January 2013, the band supported [[Allstar Weekend]] on their headlining tour.<ref name="CIWWAF Return"/> In February 5, the group released a free EP for streaming and download.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.altpress.com/features/entry/ep_premiere_download_cute_is_what_we_aim_for_demos|title=EP Premiere/Download: Cute Is What We Aim For demos|magazine=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Pres]]|author=Cassie Whitt|date=February 5, 2013|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130208062010/http://www.altpress.com/features/entry/ep_premiere_download_cute_is_what_we_aim_for_demos|archivedate=February 8, 2013|access-date=July 16, 2024}}</ref> On September 2, the band released another new song titled "A Closed Mind With an Open Mouth" and announced a headlining tour for October.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/song_premiere_cute_is_what_we_aim_for_a_closed_mind_with_an_open_mouth/|title=Song Premiere/Tour Announcement: Cute Is What We Aim For, "A Closed Mind With An Open Mouth"|magazine=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]]|date=September 4, 2013|access-date=July 16, 2024}}</ref> The band supported [[You Me at Six]] on their US tour in September and October.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/news/entry/you_me_at_six_announce_north_american_tour_with_cute_is_what_we_aim_for_ton|title=You Me At Six announce North American tour with Cute Is What We Aim For, Tonight Alive, Conditions|magazine=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]]|author=Mendyuk, Bridjet|date=August 7, 2013|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130811044947/https://www.altpress.com/news/entry/you_me_at_six_announce_north_american_tour_with_cute_is_what_we_aim_for_ton|archivedate=August 11, 2013|access-date=December 17, 2017}}</ref>

On January 18, 2014, the band shared three songs for streaming on [[SoundCloud]]. These tracks were previously unreleased B-sides.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/cute_is_what_we_aim_for_stream_three_b_sides/|title=Cute Is What We Aim For stream three B-sides|magazine=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]]|date=January 19, 2014|access-date=July 16, 2024}}</ref> The band performed on the Vans Warped Tour in 2014, after which they broke up for a second time.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/enter_shikari_issues_anberlin_more_announced_for_warped_tour_2014/|title=Enter Shikari, Issues, Anberlin, more announced for Warped Tour 2014|magazine=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]]|date=January 9, 2014|access-date=July 16, 2024}}</ref>

===Reunion (2016–2019)===
In January 2016, Hacikyan reconnected with the rest of the band members. The group started discussing the possibility of a 10-year tour for ''The Same Old Blood Rush with a New Touch''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.buffalorising.com/2016/10/cute-is-what-we-aim-for-start-anniversary-tour-with-old-music-but-new-friendships/|title=Cute Is What We Aim For Start Anniversary Tour With Old Music, but New Friendships|website=Buffalo Rising|author=Hayley Lind|date=October 14, 2016}}</ref> In March, the band announced the anniversary tour, via their [[Instagram]] page.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/cute_is_what_we_aim_for_announce_u-s-_same_old_blood_rush_10_year_anniversa/|title=Cute Is What We Aim For announce U.S. 'Same Old Blood Rush' 10-year anniversary tour|magazine=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]]|date=July 13, 2016|access-date=July 16, 2024}}</ref> On November 23, the band was announced to perform at the [[Slam Dunk Festival]] in the UK for 2017, where they would continue their 10-year anniversary tour.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.whtimes.co.uk/what-s-on/music/slam_dunk_festival_2017_second_line_up_announcement_confirmed_1_4788172|title=Slam Dunk Festival 2017 second line-up announcement confirmed|first=Alan|last=Davies|website=Whtimes.co.uk|access-date=November 28, 2016|archive-date=February 17, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170217082316/http://www.whtimes.co.uk/what-s-on/music/slam_dunk_festival_2017_second_line_up_announcement_confirmed_1_4788172|url-status=dead}}</ref> In 2018, the group embarked on a ten-year anniversary for their second studio album, ''Rotation''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bostonherald.com/2018/11/16/cutes-singer-shaant-hacikyan-comes-clean-about-tour/|title=Cute's singer Shaant Hacikyan comes clean about tour|website=[[Boston Herald]]|author=Brett Milano|date=November 16, 2018|access-date=July 16, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.courant.com/2018/11/10/emo-pop-band-cute-is-what-we-aim-for-at-space-ballroom/|title=Emo-pop band Cute Is What We Aim For at Space Ballroom|website=[[Hartford Courant]]|date=November 10, 2018|access-date=July 16, 2024}}</ref> In 2019, the group re-released three bonus tracks from their previous albums as singles via [[Warner Music Group]], "Lyrical Lies (electric version)" and "Hipbones and Microphones" from ''The Same Old Blood Rush with a New Touch'',<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/lyrical-lies-full-electric-version-single/1465585971|title=Lyrical Lies (Full Electric Version) - Single by Cute Is What We Aim For|website=[[Apple Music]]|access-date=July 17, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/ca/album/hipbones-and-microphones-single/1481339328|title=Hipbones & Microphones - Single by Cute Is What We Aim For|website=[[Apple Music]]|access-date=July 14, 2024}}</ref> and "Through to You" from ''Rotation''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/2rycW9Wte3gXn1xVQniR8d|title=Through to You - Single by Cute Is What We Aim For|website=[[Spotify]]|access-date=July 17, 2024}}</ref>

==Band members==
{{col-begin}}
{{col-2}}
'''Final line-up'''<ref>{{Cite instagram|user=cuteiswhatweaimfor_official|postid=Bp3nG6Ng4k0|title=Detroit Rock City! You killed it tonight! Thank you so much for the love and great vibes! Grand Rapids, we will see you soon!|date=November 7, 2018}}</ref>
* Shaant Hacikyan – lead vocals <small>(2005–2019)</small>
* Christopher Simmens – bass <small>(2018)</small>
* Aaron Miller – guitar <small>(2018)</small>
* Evan Kirkley – drums <small>(2018)</small>
* Liam Shatzer – guitar <small>(2018)</small>

'''Former members'''<ref name="CIWWAF OC"/>
* Jeff Czum – guitar, backing vocals (2005–09, 2012–2017)
* Tom Falcone – drums (2005–08, 2012–2017)
* Seth Van Dusen – bass (2014–2017)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rockatnight.com/2017/04/cute-is-what-cute-is-what-we-aim-for-aims-for-and-they-hit-their-mark-and-more/|title=Cute is what 'Cute Is What We Aim For' aims for, and they hit their mark and more!|website=Rock at Night|author=Brent Michael|date=April 6, 2017|access-date=August 20, 2024}}</ref>
* Donnie Arthur – bass (2005)<ref name="Don Arthur PunkNews"/>
* Fred Cimato – bass (2005–06; 2007–08; 2012–13)
* Jack Marin – bass (2006–07)
* Dave Melillo – rhythm guitar (2007–08), bass (2008–09)<ref name="DM Interview"/>
* Mike Lasaponara – drums (2008–09)<ref name="AllMusic Bio"/>
{{col-2}}

'''Former touring members'''<ref name="FasterLouder"/>
* Liam Killeen – drums (2008)<ref name="Falcone Departs"/>
* Michael Novak – drums (2010)
* Kevin Scoma – rhythm guitar (2010)
* Michael Brady – lead guitar, backing vocals (2010)
* Dylan Sellick – rhythm guitar (2009–10)

{{col-end}}

==Discography==

===Studio albums===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
! rowspan="2" style="width:10em;"| Title
! rowspan="2" style="width:15em;"| Details
! scope="col" colspan="4"| Peak chart positions
! rowspan="2" style="width:8em;"| Sales
|-
! style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| [[Billboard 200|US]]<br /><ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/299865/cute-what-we-aim/chart|title=Cute Is What We Aim For Album & Song Chart History – Billboard 200|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|publisher=[[Prometheus Global Media]]|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170321160406/http://www.billboard.com/artist/299865/cute-what-we-aim/chart|archivedate=March 21, 2017|access-date=July 14, 2024}}</ref>
! style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| [[Alternative Albums|US<br/>Alt]]<br /><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/alternative-albums/2008-07-12/|title=Top Alternative Albums: Week of July 12, 2008|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=July 14, 2024}}</ref>
! style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| [[Top Rock Albums|US<br/>Rock]]<br /><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/rock-albums/2008-07-12/|title=Top Rock Albums: Week of July 12, 2008|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=July 14, 2024}}</ref>
! style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| [[Official Charts Company|UK<br/>Rock]]<br /><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/rock-and-metal-albums-chart/20070204/112/|title=Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart: 3 February 2007 - 9 February 2007|publisher=[[Official Charts Company]]|access-date=July 14, 2024}}</ref>
|-
! scope="row"| ''[[The Same Old Blood Rush with a New Touch]]''
| 
* Released: June 20, 2006
* Label: [[Fueled by Ramen]] <small>(FBR087)</small>
* Format: [[Compact disc|CD]], [[Music download|DL]], [[Vinyl LP|LP]]
| 75 || — || — || 13
|
* US: 210,000<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.melodic.net/?page=review&id=6866|title=Cute Is What We Aim For – Rotation|work=Melodic|author=Roth, Kaj|date=July 12, 2008|access-date=July 17, 2017|archive-date=September 18, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170918021013/http://www.melodic.net/?page=review&id=6866|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|-
! scope="row"| ''[[Rotation (Cute Is What We Aim For album)|Rotation]]''
|
* Released: June 24, 2008
* Label: Fueled by Ramen <small>(511251)</small>
* Format: CD, DL, LP
| 21 || 9 || 11 || —
|
* US: 230,000<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=381441|title=Cute Is What We Aim For Chart Position|work=AbsolutePunk |publisher=SpinMedia |author=DeAndrea, Joe |date=July 2, 2008 |access-date=September 17, 2017 }}{{dead link|date=August 2018|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>
|-
| colspan="9" style="font-size:90%"| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
|}

===Singles===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+ List of singles, with selected chart positions
|-
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:18em;"| Title
! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Year
! scope="col" | Peak chart positions
! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Album
|-
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:85%;" | [[Official Charts Company|UK]]<br><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.zobbel.de/cluk/CLUK2007.HTM|title=Chart Log UK – Chart Coverage and Record Sales 2007|website=Zobbel.de}}</ref>
|-
! scope="row"| "There's a Class for This"
| 2006
| — 
| rowspan="3"| ''The Same Old Blood Rush with a New Touch''
|-
! scope="row"| "Newport Living"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/ca/album/newport-living-single/213620453|title=Newport Living - Single by Cute Is What We Aim For|website=[[Apple Music]]|access-date=July 14, 2024}}</ref>
| rowspan="2"| 2007
| —
|-
! scope="row"| "[[The Curse of Curves]]"
| 191
|-
! scope="row"| "Practice Makes Perfect"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/ca/album/practice-makes-perfect-single/279157825|title=Practice Makes Perfect - Single by Cute Is What We Aim For|website=[[Apple Music]]|access-date=July 14, 2024}}</ref>
| 2008
| — 
| ''Rotation''
|-
! scope="row"| "Harbor"
| 2010
| —
| rowspan="4" {{N/A|Non-album singles}}
|-
! scope="row"| "He Went from a 'Fuck Up' to a 'Stand Up' Kid"
| 2011
| — 
|-
! scope="row"| "Titanic"
| 2012
| — 
|-
! scope="row"| "A Closed Mind With an Open Mouth"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/a-closed-my-mind-with-an-open-mouth-single/701047287|title=A Closed My Mind WITH an Open Mouth - Single by Cute Is What We Aim For|website=[[Apple Music]]|access-date=July 14, 2024}}</ref>
| 2013
| — 
|-
! scope="row"| "Through to You"
| rowspan="3"| 2019
| —
| ''Rotation B-Side''
|-
! scope="row"| "Lyrical Lies (electric version)"
| — 
| rowspan="2"| ''The Same Old Blood Rush with a New Touch B-Side''
|-
! scope="row"| "Hipbones & Microphones"
| — 
|-
| colspan="6" style="font-size:90%" | "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
|}

===Promotional singles===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|-
! scope="col" style="width:6em;"| Title
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" style="width:8em;"| Album
|-
! scope="row"| "Doctor"
| rowspan="2"| 2008
| rowspan="2"| ''Rotation''
|-
! scope="row"| "Safe Ride"
|-
|}

=== Music videos ===
* "There's a Class for This" (2006, directed by Jay Martin)
* "The Curse of Curves" (2007, directed by Lex Halaby)
* "Newport Living" (2007, live version)
* "Practice Makes Perfect" (2008, directed by [[Walter Robot]])
* "Doctor" (2009)
* "Next to Me" (2013, lyric video)

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
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* {{Official website|http://www.cuteiswhatweaimfor.com/}}
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