Happiness Hours Standard edition

The Sidekicks came together in high school in suburban Cleveland, Ohio where singer/guitarist Steve Ciolek and drummer Matt Climer bonded over their love for punk bands like Bad Religion, NOFX, and Rancid. The two fell in with the local D. I. Y. punk community and began playing shows in basements and community centers in town garnering a strong following.

The band released two albums and made some lineup changes before moving to Columbus, Ohio in 2012.

During this time The Sidekicks were stylistically evolving, as pop and indie rock influences began making themselves heard and their second album and fan favorite album, 'Awkward Breeds'.

'Happiness Hours' picks up sonically where 'Awkward Breeds' left off, destined to be the new fan favorite.