Florida rockers Anberlin sign with Universal Republic Records

MAINSTREAM label Universal Republic Records have signed Florida rock band Anberlin. The five-member Anberlin, cited by many critics as an indispensable "staple of the modern rock scene," were previously signed to Tooth & Nail Records with their most recent album 'Cities' debuting at 19 on Billboard's Top Albums Chart in February. Their Universal Republic debut is scheduled for a mid 2008 release.