PAS/CAL was an American indie pop band from Detroit, Michigan, founded in 2002 by frontman, vocalist, and songwriter Casimer Pascal, who was born Craig Benedict Valentine Badynee. The group first acquired attention with the release of its debut EP, The Handbag Memoirs, in 2002, followed by the EP Oh Honey, We're Ridiculous in 2004, which received national press and a Song of the Day feature on NPR. In 2006, the band released the EP Dear Sir, and on July 22, 2008, the group issued its debut studio album, I Was Raised On Matthew, Mark, Luke & Laura, through the label Le Grand Magistery. The album was reviewed by Pitchfork and received praise from Paste Magazine. Following the release of the album, the group disbanded in 2008.
