Known collectively as justincase, the Tosco siblings -- brothers Justin and Nick and sister Hannah -- have together fashioned one of the most refreshing and original sounds in recent musical memory. It's a sound front and center on justincase, their debut release on Maverick Records, featuring eleven originals tracks written by the band's frontman - and eldest brother - Justin Tosco.

As original and unexpected as their music might be, justincase is hardly an overnight sensation. The trio has been actively performing for seven years in and around the North Carolina area. Currently 20, 18 and 17 respectively, Justin, Nick and Hannah grew up with music in the home.

Born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina, the siblings were exposed early on to a diverse array of influences, from their father's vinyl collection of 60's icons to such contemporary radio staples as Third Eye Blind, Goo Goo Dolls, and Foo Fighters. "We were all big fans of the Beatles" explains Justin, "That was the music that first inspired me to start writing. We used to play at parties and school talent shows, because those were the only places you could get in with an eleven year-old bass player. We kept at it and, by 1998, the three of us decided to make a real commitment."

While it may be hard to imagine a trio as young as the Toscos charting a course for their lives, it was obvious to anyone who heard them that music was a key element in the family's extraordinary unity. "We're brothers and sisters," explains Justin. "Of course we argue, but never about the music. That's too important a connection for all of us."