The Almost
Aaron Gillespie stepping out from behind the kit for scrappier, southern-tinged rock songs with the grit left in — Underoath's drummer, unplugged from the chaos.
The Almost began in Clearwater, Florida, in 2005 as a project for Aaron Gillespie, best known as the drummer and clean vocalist of Underoath. Gillespie wrote the songs and initially recorded much of the material himself, moving to the front as singer and guitarist with a touring band behind him. The music trades post-hardcore intensity for a rougher, more straightforward rock approach, with Southern rock and gospel inflections and lyrics shaped by Gillespie's faith. The project has run intermittently alongside his work with Underoath and his own solo releases.
Festivals The Almost is playing
The Almost at a glance
What festivals is The Almost playing in 2026?
The Almost is booked at 1 festival: Furnace Fest 2026.
Is The Almost playing Furnace Fest 2026?
Yes — The Almost is on the Furnace Fest 2026 lineup, October 10–11, 2026 at Sloss Furnaces, Birmingham, AL. They play Saturday, October 10.
Where is The Almost from?
The Almost is from Clearwater, FL.
What kind of music does The Almost play?
The Almost is tagged alt-rock and post-hardcore.
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