Saosin is an American rock band originally hailing from Newport Beach, California. The band was formed in 2003 and recorded its first EP, Translating the Name, that same year with original singer Anthony Green. Green left Saosin following the band's decision to sign with a commercial label, Capitol Records. Vocalist Cove Reber took over as frontman as the band recorded its self titled debut album. Its second studio album, In Search of Solid Ground was released on September 8, 2009 on Virgin and contains three re-recorded tracks off of The Grey EP.

Anthony Green, the former vocalist, had initially suggested the name "Saosin" for the band. Saosin means "caution" in Chinese (小心 xiao xin). The word comes from a 15th century proverb about fathers admonishing their sons who are being married off for money to not get emotionally involved with their wives, as they could die at any time. Green explained the meaning behind this as being a reference to the fact that nothing is eternal, and that it is a mistake to become overly attached to any one or thing, because that thing will eventually be lost. While Green's personal interpretation of the word 小心 xiao xin is obscure, 小心 xiao xin is generally used in Chinese as a means to express caution. Green had previously used "Saosin" as a track name in his high school band, Audience of One's CD, I Remember When This All Meant Something.

Current members

Justin Shekoski : lead guitar, backing vocals (since 2003)
Beau Burchell : rhythm guitar, backing vocals (since 2003)
Chris Sorenson : bass, keyboards, backing vocals (since 2003)
Alex Rodriguez : drums (since 2003)

Former members

Anthony Green : lead vocals (2003-2004)
Cove Reber : lead vocals (2004-2010)
Zach Kennedy : bass (2003)

Touring members

Philip Sneed : lead vocals (2004)
Ken Floyd : rhythm guitar (2010)

Studio members

Tilian Pearson - lead vocals (2010, on 3er studio album demos)
Pat McGrath : drums (2003, on Translating the Name)