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June of 44
98,858 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
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Rodan
78,986 listeners
There are four bands called Rodan: 1) Rodan (1992) emerging from the same circle of musicians that spawned Squirrel Bait and Slint, Rodan f… read moreThere are four bands called Rodan: 1) Rodan (1992) emerging from the same circle of musicians that spawned Squirrel Bait and Slint, Rodan formed in 1992 out of a failed high school rap project. Guitarists Jason Noble and Jeff Mueller enl… read moreThere are four bands called Rodan: 1) Rodan (1992) emerging from the same circle of musicians that spawned Squirrel Bait and Slint, Rodan formed in 1992 out of a failed high school rap project. Guitarists Jason Noble and Jeff Mueller enlisted Tara Jane O’Neil on bass and a couple of drummers befo… read more
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Karate
140,837 listeners
Karate is an American indie rock band formed in 1993 in Boston, MA by Geoff Farina, Eamonn Vitt and Gavin McCarthy. In 1995, Jeff Goddard j… read moreKarate is an American indie rock band formed in 1993 in Boston, MA by Geoff Farina, Eamonn Vitt and Gavin McCarthy. In 1995, Jeff Goddard joined the band as bass player, and Vitt moved to second guitar. Vitt departed Karate to pursue a m… read moreKarate is an American indie rock band formed in 1993 in Boston, MA by Geoff Farina, Eamonn Vitt and Gavin McCarthy. In 1995, Jeff Goddard joined the band as bass player, and Vitt moved to second guitar. Vitt departed Karate to pursue a medical career in 1997. Karate’s perfectionism and attention … read more
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A Minor Forest
50,488 listeners
A Minor Forest was a San Francisco-based math rock band in the 1990s. They were musically related to the Louisville scene of post rock grou… read moreA Minor Forest was a San Francisco-based math rock band in the 1990s. They were musically related to the Louisville scene of post rock groups like Slint and had personal connections to the San Diego scene of Three Mile Pilot and related … read moreA Minor Forest was a San Francisco-based math rock band in the 1990s. They were musically related to the Louisville scene of post rock groups like Slint and had personal connections to the San Diego scene of Three Mile Pilot and related bands. Their songs had pop music, progressive rock, and punk… read more
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Shipping News
65,728 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
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Faraquet
157,984 listeners
Faraquet is 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 arti… read moreFaraquet is 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
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U.S. Maple
50,039 listeners
U.S. Maple was an American avant-garde rock band. The group was formed in 1995 at Chicago's Northern Illinois University by former mem… read moreU.S. Maple was an American avant-garde rock band. The group was formed in 1995 at Chicago's Northern Illinois University by former members of Snailboy aka. Shorty and the Mercury Players. The band consists of Al Johnson (lead singer… read moreU.S. Maple was an American avant-garde rock band. The group was formed in 1995 at Chicago's Northern Illinois University by former members of Snailboy aka. Shorty and the Mercury Players. The band consists of Al Johnson (lead singer), Mark Shippy (guitarist), Pat Samson (drummer), and Todd R… read more
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Polvo
268,888 listeners
Polvo are an American indie rock band formed in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, in 1990. The band was fronted by guitarists/vocalists Ash Bowi… read morePolvo are an American indie rock band formed in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, in 1990. The band was fronted by guitarists/vocalists Ash Bowie and Dave Brylawski. Eddie Watkins played drums, and Steve Popson played bass guitar. The band r… read morePolvo are an American indie rock band formed in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, in 1990. The band was fronted by guitarists/vocalists Ash Bowie and Dave Brylawski. Eddie Watkins played drums, and Steve Popson played bass guitar. The band reformed in 2008 with Brian Quast assuming drum duties. Their… read more
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Abilene
34,154 listeners
There are two groups using the name Abilene, one is a former band from Chicago, IL and the other a quartet from Miami, FL. —- Miami, … read moreThere are two groups using the name Abilene, one is a former band from Chicago, IL and the other a quartet from Miami, FL. —- Miami, FL quartet: Abilene is a classical-fusion ensemble which takes its eclectic musical inspiration fr… read moreThere are two groups using the name Abilene, one is a former band from Chicago, IL and the other a quartet from Miami, FL. —- Miami, FL quartet: Abilene is a classical-fusion ensemble which takes its eclectic musical inspiration from the colorful, chic, and contemporary city they call home … read more
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Smart Went Crazy
53,423 listeners
Easily the most cynical of the D.C. Dischord bands, Smart Went Crazy combine the ironic and honest portraits of their surrounding scene wit… read moreEasily the most cynical of the D.C. Dischord bands, Smart Went Crazy combine the ironic and honest portraits of their surrounding scene with well-orchestrated, edgy, angular post-hardcore punk. The band started as a studio project with C… read moreEasily the most cynical of the D.C. Dischord bands, Smart Went Crazy combine the ironic and honest portraits of their surrounding scene with well-orchestrated, edgy, angular post-hardcore punk. The band started as a studio project with Chad Clark (vox, guitar, piano), Abram Goodrich (bass), and H… read more