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Shipping News
57,855 listeners
Shipping News began in the fall of 1996 when Jeff Mueller and Jason Noble wrote and recorded music for the NPR program 'This American … read moreShipping News began in the fall of 1996 when Jeff Mueller and Jason Noble wrote and recorded music for the NPR program 'This American Life'. They had previously worked together in the seminal post-hardcore band Rodan, based in … read moreShipping News began in the fall of 1996 when Jeff Mueller and Jason Noble wrote and recorded music for the NPR program 'This American Life'. They had previously worked together in the seminal post-hardcore band Rodan, based in Louisville, Kentucky. When Rodan split up in 1995, Jeff Muel… read more -
90 Day Men
32,772 listeners
The 90 Day Men moved to Chicago in 1995. As a St. Louis based band during the late days of the last century they specialised in angular mov… read moreThe 90 Day Men moved to Chicago in 1995. As a St. Louis based band during the late days of the last century they specialised in angular moves and New Wave-ism before it became fashionable. They released two seven inches, two EPs and one album, (It (Is) It) Critical Band, in this mode. A decisive … read more -
Hoover
55,992 listeners
There are at least two bands with the name Hoover. Hoover was an American post-hardcore band from Washington, DC. Hoover was formed in 1992… read moreThere are at least two bands with the name Hoover. Hoover was an American post-hardcore band from Washington, DC. Hoover was formed in 1992, and went on to produce some of the more intense music to appear on the Dischord Records label in… read moreThere are at least two bands with the name Hoover. Hoover was an American post-hardcore band from Washington, DC. Hoover was formed in 1992, and went on to produce some of the more intense music to appear on the Dischord Records label in the 1990s. Unusually, three of the four members shared voca… read more -
June of 44
85,540 listeners
June of 44 is an American rock band from Louisville, Kentucky which was formed in 1994 from ex-members of Rodan, Lungfish, Codeine and Hoover (Sean Meadows had yet to participate in the Lungfish music band by 1994; his first album with them was actually in 1996). Clearly influenced by Slint, the … read more -
Karate
111,069 listeners
In 2005, Karate announced their demise, quietly closing the door on a 12-year run that included 6 studio albums and almost 700 performances… read moreIn 2005, Karate announced their demise, quietly closing the door on a 12-year run that included 6 studio albums and almost 700 performances in 20 countries. They exited the indie rock world without much fanfare, except from the small enc… read moreIn 2005, Karate announced their demise, quietly closing the door on a 12-year run that included 6 studio albums and almost 700 performances in 20 countries. They exited the indie rock world without much fanfare, except from the small enclaves of devout fans who have followed their music since Geo… read more -
Sweep the Leg Johnny
17,690 listeners
Sweep the Leg Johnny were a Chicago-based post rock band from the late 1990s. The name comes from a line in the film Karate Kid. Sweep the … read moreSweep the Leg Johnny were a Chicago-based post rock band from the late 1990s. The name comes from a line in the film Karate Kid. Sweep the Leg Johnny were fronted by saxophonist and vocalist Steve Sostak, who decided to form the band aft… read moreSweep the Leg Johnny were a Chicago-based post rock band from the late 1990s. The name comes from a line in the film Karate Kid. Sweep the Leg Johnny were fronted by saxophonist and vocalist Steve Sostak, who decided to form the band after meeting Chris Daly at university in Notre Dame. Steve tri… read more -
Unwound
310,563 listeners
Unwound are an American post-hardcore band based in Olympia, Washington, United States. They were formed in 1991 by Justin Trosper (guitars… read moreUnwound are an American post-hardcore band based in Olympia, Washington, United States. They were formed in 1991 by Justin Trosper (guitars and vocals), Vern Rumsey (bass), and Brandt Sandeno (drums), all of whom had previously been in a… read moreUnwound are an American post-hardcore band based in Olympia, Washington, United States. They were formed in 1991 by Justin Trosper (guitars and vocals), Vern Rumsey (bass), and Brandt Sandeno (drums), all of whom had previously been in a band called Giant Henry. Brandt Sandeno quit Unwound in 199… read more -
The Mercury Program
88,379 listeners
Formed in the summer of 1997, The Mercury Program started as a three-piece consisting of Dave LeBleu, Sander Travisano, and Tom Reno. After… read moreFormed in the summer of 1997, The Mercury Program started as a three-piece consisting of Dave LeBleu, Sander Travisano, and Tom Reno. After releasing 2 self-recorded 7"s on Boxcar Records, their self-titled full-length was released … read moreFormed in the summer of 1997, The Mercury Program started as a three-piece consisting of Dave LeBleu, Sander Travisano, and Tom Reno. After releasing 2 self-recorded 7"s on Boxcar Records, their self-titled full-length was released in 1999, also on Boxcar. In late 1999, The Mercury Program s… read more -
Faraquet
111,850 listeners
Faraquet are a math rock band formed in Washington D.C. in 1997. They released their first EP on DeSoto Records and then eventually released a full length on the DC label Dischord called View From This Tower. The band broke up due to art… read moreFaraquet are a math rock band formed in Washington D.C. in 1997. They released their first EP on DeSoto Records and then eventually released a full length on the DC label Dischord called View From This Tower. The band broke up due to artistic differences in 2001 but have since reformed in 2007 to… read more -
Hood
133,096 listeners
Hood are an experimental band from Leeds, UK formed in December 1990. The core of the band features brothers Richard and Chris Adams, joine… read moreHood are an experimental band from Leeds, UK formed in December 1990. The core of the band features brothers Richard and Chris Adams, joined by various different friends over the years. With influences from New Zealand's Flying Nun … read moreHood are an experimental band from Leeds, UK formed in December 1990. The core of the band features brothers Richard and Chris Adams, joined by various different friends over the years. With influences from New Zealand's Flying Nun label and Aphex Twin, and stylistic similarities to The Cure… read more