The Laureates met by accident in late 2005, answering each other's calls for like-minded musicians to play this new form of 21st Century music enigmatically called "Rock and Roll". Chad Preston (The Nouns, The Reaction) had written and recorded an album all on his lonesome, aiming to self-release it and not promote it by playing live until he realized that it was a lonely and unwise plan. Did I mention it was lonely? He was about to give up completely on any more musical adventures in earnest when he met up with a rhythm section called Crawfie Ward (Chalet Chalet) and Pete Gray (Chalet Chalet). The band added guitarist Adam Penly (Alto Heceta, The Gunshy) and solidified the lineup. The Laureates have of late been gathering solid support from friends and strangers alike and making their enemies tear up and say "You know, you're alright, let's be mates."

The Laureates' upcoming full-length LP was recorded with Mike Lust at Phantom Manor Recording in Chicago, December 2007 through March 2008. The songs display a blend of influences as dusty as The Creation or The Kinks and as modern as Spoon or Guided by Voices, channeling the spirits of ‘60s freakbeat, pop, garage, indie rock, psychedelia, and post-punk.

The Laureates previously released a 7” EP on Funambulist Records in 2007.