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KSM was an American all-female
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band from
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that was active from 2006 to 2010. The band consisted of lead singer Shelby Cobra (real last name Spalione), lead guitarist Shae Padilla, rhythm guitarist Katie Cecil, bassist Sophia Melon and drummer Kate Cabebe. They gained popularity in summer 2009 when they
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. The song was used to promote the television series ''
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History


2006–2008: Formation

KSM was formed in a joint project between
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and former chart-topping girl band
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. The Go-Go's were looking for an all-girl pop band to mentor and held auditions in 2006. Four musicians (Padilla, Cecil, Cabebe, and Melon; all age 13-15 at the time) were selected and the group was originally developed as a Go-Go's cover band called the Po-Go's. Disney planned to replicate its success with
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, a kids' version of the '80s new wave band
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, with the possibility of the Po-Go's appearing in a movie or TV series. Eventually the band's sound was changed from pop to rock, and with the addition of lead singer Shelby Cobra (real last name Spalione) in February 2008, they changed their name to KSM. Around that time, the Go-Go's ended their involvement with the project.


2009–2010: ''Read Between the Lines'' and disbandment

KSM were signed with
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(part of the
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) and promoted through various Disney endeavors. They toured as an opening act for fellow Disney recording artists
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, and
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, as well as opening for
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and
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. KSM's journey as they approached and then supported the release of their debut album was documented in the bi-weekly reality web series called, ''KSM: Read Between the Lines'' which aired from August 10, 2009 to October 16, 2009 on www.teen.com. The 20-episode web series was produced by The Disney Music Group and The Jonas Group. On September 22, 2009, KSM released their debut album '' Read Between the Lines'', which was written and produced by
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. KSM performed on ''
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'' on October 8, 2009 and on ''
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'' on October 12, 2009. The band confirmed in April 2010 that bassist Sophia Melon departed to attend
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. In August 2010 KSM confirmed that they had broken up to pursue separate careers. In October 2010, lead guitarist Shae Padilla formed a new hard rock band called Rixy Fisk, which briefly included Shelby Spalione (no longer using the "Cobra" stage name) on vocals. Padilla's band was later called FireSky, which released the EP ''Erase the Enemy'' in August 2011. Drummer Kate Cabebe attended
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for a master's degree in
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. She has worked for Cambio.com as a correspondent and was a founder of nerd culture ministry nonprofit Love Thy Nerd. Spalione released the dance-pop single "Overrated Friday" under the name Lio in late 2011 and again under the name Shelby in early 2012; she has also performed with
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. Rhythm guitarist Katie Cecil had been a child actress before KSM, and earned small roles in the TV series ''
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'', and '' Help Me Help You''. Starting in 2015, Cecil became the lead singer for the indie-pop band Wayfarers.


Band members

;Former band members * Shelby Cobra — lead vocals * Shae Padilla — lead guitar * Katie Cecil — rhythm guitar, backing vocals * Sophia Melon — bass, backing vocals * Kate Cabebe — drums


Discography


Studio releases

*'' Read Between the Lines'' (DisneySound, 2009) *''I Want You To Want Me'' (Walt Disney Records/DisneySound, 2009) - one-track promo CD *''KSM Live at the Filmore New York at Irving Plaza ive Nation Studios' (DisneySound)


Soundtrack and compilation appearances

* "Hero In You" from '' Disney Girlz Rock, Vol. 2'' (Walt Disney Records, 2008) * "Don't Rain On My Parade" from Jim's Picks 2009 2XCD (Universal/Fontana, 2008) * "Distracted" and "Meet The Band" from ''
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'' (Walt Disney Records, 2009) * " Magic Carpet Ride" from ''
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'' (Walt Disney Records, 2009) * "Magic Carpet Ride" from '' Music from Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)'' (Water Tower Music, 2010) * "Good Enough" from '' DisneyMania 7'' (Walt Disney Records, 2010) * "Read Between The Lines" from ''It's Teen-Disney'' (Som Livre Disney, 2010)


Music videos


Filmography


Concert tours

;Co-headlining * The Tour of Gymnastics Superstars – (2008) ;Opening act *
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One World Tour (2008) *
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Demi Lovato: Live in Concert (2009) *
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– Full Moon Crazy Tour (2009)


References


External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Ksm All-female punk bands Hollywood Records artists Rock music groups from California Musical quintets from California Musical groups disestablished in 2010 Musical groups from Los Angeles Musical groups established in 2006 2006 establishments in California