The lead vocalist, Matt, was thinking up band names a few years ago, just for the heck of it, and came up with this. He assumed he'd never be in a band, so he made it into his email. The band used to be called Fifth District, but when Matt joined they decided to change their name. They liked "Dear Marla" and it became the official name.

Yes. Anywhere. It's the best part about being in a band. Sure, come to our website, www.dearmarla.com, and read about them.

The RIAA may have to lower prices to compete, but will resist. The Internet has stared it in the face and only til disaster hit the RIAA did they realize what had been happening under their noses this whole time, and are now suing 12 year old girls who live in the projects in response. DIY labels aren't suing kids for stealing their tunes; it only allows them greater proliferation of their bands. The RIAA doesn't care about music, it's only a money machine now. However, they are a company, and are out to turn a profit, so I guess in the end you can't blame them, even if they are being giant pooheads.

Yep. They have the radio and MTV.

Come to our website, www.dearmarla.com, for a better glimpse at our band.

We're probably...Thrice meets Saves the Day meets Rufio meets the Movielife with a healthy dose of From Autumn to Ashes and Poison the Well.

Anyplace you want us to play.

Come to www.mp3.com, and look for "Dear Marla" and you'll find our stuff.