Billboard Magazine, March 1, 2003

One Act to Watch
by David Menconi

Charlotte-based rising pop-rock trip Justincase consists of three clean-cut teenage siblings- Justin, Nick and Hannah Tosco (ages 19, 17 and 16, respectively)- but their debut album, Justincase (Maverick Records), is steeped in classic-rock verities.

The trio came to the attention of Maverick through labelmate Michelle Branch, who they met at a 2000 EAT'M music conference in Las Vegas. Branch arranged an audition after signing her deal and has stayed involved after Justincase joined her on Maverick's roster. Branch co-wrote Justincase's first single "Don't Cry for Us," whiche garnered some MTV play but did not catch on at radio. So the next step is getting the right song onto the airwaves; the album's second single, "Without You," is due this month.

Says Justin, "It was hard to find other people who would make the time to practice as much as we wanted. Since we all live in the same house and can practice whenever we want, this seemed natural. Plus, there's that connection between the three of us- musically, something happens that I don't think would with anybody else."