Used to Be Valentines writes love songs for the ones still stuck in the past. With roots in late 90's Pop Punk and 2000's Emo and Alternative Rock, their sound blends heartfelt storytelling with catchy vocal hooks, huge drums, and melodic guitar riffs. Their debut album, The Good Years, is a bittersweet dive into reckless youth, longing, and the romantic chaos of looking back on what could’ve been. Fronted by vocalist Niels Sorensen, Used to Be Valentines captures the spirit of sleepless nights, missed chances, and overthought texts in their energetic live shows. Whether you're healing, spiraling, or just trying to feel something—Used to be Valentines is right there with you.

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Used to Be Valentines has earned recognition beyond the local scene—most notably as a band supported by Mark McGrath of Sugar Ray—while staying deeply committed to community and purpose. The band performed a Gilman Benefit Concert in support of families affected by ICE and continues to organize benefit shows for causes they believe in under the banner Open Your Eyes Open Your Hearts. Alongside their advocacy work, Used to Be Valentines is dedicated to creating their own destination events, including the Used to Be Valentines Winter Formal and an annual Valentine’s Day show, turning their music into meaningful, can’t-miss experiences. Niels Sorensen and Rachel Lynch co-lead the band’s creative direction, with Niels writing the songs while personally designing all event flyers, merchandise, and album artwork, and Rachel shaping the band’s visual world through its videography, photography, and overall creative direction—together making Used to Be Valentines a fully self-built, artist-driven project from sound to story to visuals.