The Soldier Thread was an indie pop and alternative rock band from Austin, Texas, active from 2007 to 2012. The group consisted of Todd Abels, Justin McHugh, Patricia Lynn, Drew Vandiver, and Chance Gilmore. Shortly after their formation, they began performing concerts around Austin and later expanded to shows across Texas. Their debut full-length album, Shapes, was released in 2009. Their second album, In Spades, produced by Dwight Baker, was released in 2010. The band gained significant exposure as a finalist in Spin Magazine's "Hot Pursuit" contest, leading to their music being featured on MTV's The Real World: Hollywood. Patricia Lynn collaborated with Blue October's Justin Furstenfeld on the album Any Man in America, contributing vocals to "The Follow Through". In 2011, The Soldier Thread embarked on a national tour, opening for Blue October. Their final EP, Matador, was released in 2012. The band disbanded in 2012.
