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The Static Age
The Static Age are an American post punk band originally from Burlington, Vermont and now based in Chicago, IL. The band's style blends elements of post-punk, alternative, shoegaze, synth pop and indie rock and they have released five albums and a handful of EPs and singles as well as toured extensively across both North America and Europe. History The Static Age began playing shows in their hometown in 2002 with original members Andrew Paley, Adam Meilleur, Bobby Hackney (now of Rough Francis), and Marie Whiteford. The band's first major release was 2005's ''Neon Nights Electric Lives'' (produced by Matt Squire) released on Tarantulas Records/ Platform Group/ Fontana in March 2005. That album also featured remixes from AFI’s Jade Puget and Dave Walsh of The Explosion. The '' Blank Screens'' album followed in 2006 (produced by Birnbaum and Bittner) via ReIgnition Records. Other prior releases include 2004's "Amphibian" single, 2003's "The Past and Now" single (produced ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Burlington, Vermont
Burlington is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Vermont and the seat of Chittenden County. It is located south of the Canada–United States border and south of Montreal. As of the 2020 U.S. census, the population was 44,743. It ranks as the least populous city in the United States to also be the most populous city in its state. A regional college town, Burlington is home to Champlain College and the University of Vermont (UVM). Vermont's largest hospital, the UVM Medical Center, is within the city limits. The City of Burlington owns Vermont's largest airport, the Burlington International Airport, located in neighboring South Burlington. In 2015, Burlington became the first city in the U.S. to run entirely on renewable energy. History Early history to early 20th century Two theories have been put forward regarding the origin of Burlington's name. The first is that it was named after Richard Boyle, 3rd Earl of Burlington, and the second is that the name ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matt Squire
Matt Squire (born May 7, 1976) is an American record producer, audio engineer, mixing engineer, and songwriter. His production, songwriting, and mixing credits include Underoath, Panic! at the Disco, Ariana Grande, Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez, Kesha, One Direction, Bea Miller, Krewella, Sum 41, Simple Plan, All Time Low, Good Charlotte, 3OH!3, Boys Like Girls, The Amity Affliction, The Used, and Taking Back Sunday. Early years Matt Squire was born in Washington, D.C. on May 7, 1976 to John Squire and Lynn Zwerin. He was drawn to music at an early age. He got his first guitar at age 8 and he taught himself how to play drums at age 10. Squire attended high school at Georgetown Day School and graduated in 1994. He went on to attend Boston University and graduated in 1999. Prior to producing, Squire was in numerous bands. He was in Ashes, Miltown, The Dubnicks, Long Distance Runner, and The Rise Park. After The Rise Park folded, Squire recorded some demos for The Explosion. Soon after ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Knitting Factory
The Knitting Factory is a nightclub in New York City that features eclectic music and entertainment. After opening in 1987, various other locations were opened in the United States. The Knitting Factory gave its audience poetry readings, performance art, standup comedy, and musicians who transcended the usual boundaries of rock and jazz, often experimental music. The Knitting Factory owners distributed some performances to radio stations, and around 1990 starting a radio show and the record label Knitting Factory Works. Later the founders started Knitting Factory Records in 1998. History Founding in New York (1987) It was founded by Michael Dorf and Louis Spitzer in 1987. The Knitting Factory was named by Dorf's and Spitzer's childhood friend Bob Appel and songwriter Jonathan Zarov, who derived the name through joking about Appel's experience working in an actual knitting factory. Appel, a lifelong musician, joined as a co-owner and co-manager soon after its founding. John Zorn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Theo And The Skyscrapers
Theo & the Skyscrapers are an experimental electronic band from New York City consisting of Theo Kogan (formerly of the band Lunachicks, and also a model and actress), Sean Pierce (of Toilet Böys), Chris Kling and Dimitry Makhnosky. Their sound has also been described as "a cross breed of new wave and metal". and a "gloriously trashy technicolor electro-clash disco cabaret, with quirky art-punk and metallic overtones." In the fall of 2003, Theo and her husband, Sean, met Chris and Dimitry and Theo & the Skyscrapers was formed. The band released '' Theo and the Skyscrapers'' in 2006 and '' So Many Ways to Die'' in 2007 on their record label, Dark Daddy Records. The band are involved in a video installation/rock performance called Screen Test by Rob Roth Rob Roth is an American multidisciplinary artist and director based in New York City. He works in a variety of media including theater, video, sculpture and performance. Roth received his BFA from Pratt Institute and has ex ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Street Dogs
Street Dogs were an American punk rock band from Boston, Massachusetts, formed in 2002 by former Dropkick Murphys singer Mike McColgan. The band disbanded in early 2020 after 17 years together. History In 1997, McColgan left Dropkick Murphys "to pursue a lifelong dream of becoming a firefighter for the Boston Fire Department." In 2002, McColgan decided he could no longer stay away from music and formed Street Dogs. They first recorded a seven song-demo, which feature McColgan along with his former Dropkick Murphys bandmate Jeff Erna on drums, Rob Guidotti on guitar and Bill Close on bass. They signed with CrossCheck Records in 2003, with Michelle Paulhus now on bass. By the time they started recording their first album, they yet again had someone else on bass, this time Johnny Rioux. ''Savin Hill'' (which was produced by former The Mighty Mighty Bosstones member Nate Albert and featured guest appearances by Al Barr and Ken Casey from Dropkick Murphys) was a success and resu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tiger Army
Tiger Army is an American psychobilly band based in Los Angeles, California. The group was formed in 1996 in Berkeley, California, and its only constant member is singer, guitarist, and lead songwriter Nick 13. The band has released six studio albums and four EPs. History Tiger Army played their first show at the famous 924 Gilman Street venue in Berkeley, California, on March 29, 1996. The band's sound drew from early punk, rock n' roll and rockabilly, as well as dark English pop. Their first official release was a self-titled vinyl record EP, now referred to as the ''Temptation EP''. The record was released by Chapter 11 Records. This EP caught the attention of Tim Armstrong of Rancid; he was also co-owner of Hellcat Records. Armstrong signed the band. Tiger Army recorded their first full-length, the self-titled ''Tiger Army'', in January 1999. It was released that October. Stand-up bassist Joel Day left Tiger Army before the band was signed, so the Quakes stand-up bass ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Converge (band)
Converge is an American hardcore punk band formed by vocalist Jacob Bannon and guitarist Kurt Ballou in Salem, Massachusetts in 1990. During the recording of their seminal fourth album ''Jane Doe'', the group became a four-piece with the departure of guitarist Aaron Dalbec and the addition of bassist Nate Newton and drummer Ben Koller. This lineup has remained intact since. They have released nine studio albums, three live albums, and numerous EPs. The band's sound is rooted in hardcore and also features frequent influences from heavy metal. They are considered pioneers of metalcore as well as its subgenre mathcore. Converge have enjoyed a relatively high level of recognition. According to AllMusic, they are "regarded as one of the most original and innovative bands to emerge from the punk underground."Stacia ProefrockConverge Biography AllMusic Their popularity rose with the release of ''Jane Doe'', which was ranked as the best album of the decade by Sputnikmusic, the best a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kurt Ballou
Kurt Ballou (born February 1, 1974) is an American musician and producer based in Massachusetts, best known as the guitarist for hardcore punk band Converge and for his prolific recording and production work at his own GodCity Studio. Early and personal life Kurt Ballou started playing saxophone in elementary school. He performed in jazz band, concert band and orchestra, dabbling between baritone saxophone, bassoon and bass clarinet. Ballou was accepted to join the Hartford School of Music, but he opted to study aerospace engineering instead. His father used to have a guitar that Ballou played occasionally, but it did not interest him until a school friend gave him Slayer tapes around the age of sixteen. He is a vegan and follows a straight edge lifestyle. Career Since 1990, Kurt Ballou has played in the metalcore band Converge. From 1996 to 2000 Ballou played in the hardcore punk band The Huguenots. From 1996 to 1999 Ballou and Stephen Brodsky played in the rock band Kid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Birnbaum And Bittner
Birnbaum may refer to: Places * Birnbaum an der Warthe, now Międzychód, Greater Poland Voivodeship, Poland * Kreis Birnbaum, an administrative district of the Grand Duchy of Posen and, later, the Prussian province of Posen * Birnbaum (Frankenwald), an unincorporated area in Kronach, Bavaria, Germany * Birnbaum (Gummersbach), a district of Gummersbach, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany * Birnbaum (Lesachtal), a village in Lesachtal, Carinthia, Austria * Hrušica (plateau) Hrušica (; German: ''Birnbaumer Wald'' iterally, 'pear tree forest' Italian: ''Selva di Piro'') is a plateau at the northern end of the Postojna Gate. The plateau can be viewed as the end or extension of the Trnovo Forest Plateau ( sl, Trnovski ... (German: '), in Slovenia Other uses * ''Birnbaum'' (painting), by Gustav Klimt * Birnbaum (surname) See also * Barenboim (surname) * Bernbaum * Berenbaum {{disambig, geo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blank Screens
''Blank Screens'' is the second full-length release from Vermont band The Static Age. It was released on September 16th, 2006 via ReIgnition Recordings ReIgnition Recordings was an independent record label releasing largely, but not solely, punk rock, punk and post-hardcore albums. It was founded in Ithaca, NY in 1999, and operated under the name Law of Inertia Records after the magazine founde ... and was produced by Michael Birnbaum and Chris Bittner. Track listing # "Blank Screens" – 4:15 # "Skyscrapers" – 3:04 # "Lights in the Attic" – 3:46 # "Trauma" – 3:57 # "Cherry Red" – 3:16 # "The Bluebird Room" – 4:22 # "Count the Dead" – 3:51 # "Marilyn" – 4:29 # "The Last Light in the West" – 7:14 # "Trauma (Remixed by The Static Age and Ocelot Mthrfckrs)" - 5:29 ( iTunes digital exclusive) Personnel *Andrew Paley - Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards *Adam Meilleur - Bass *Tim Alek Mulley - Drums *Sarah-Rose Cameron - Keyboards References The Static Age albums 200 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Explosion
The Explosion is an American punk rock band from Boston, Massachusetts. On February 13, 2007, the band announced that they had left Virgin Records, and on April 30, 2007, that they were to split up. On September 4, 2007, the band played their final show in New York though they have subsequently played multiple reunion shows. History Matt Hock and Damian Genuardi met David Walsh through Rama Mayo, owner of indie label Big Wheel Recreation. They started the band in the fall of 1998, with Cave and Colby eventually joining later. They pressed 250 copies of a demo before going on tour with Kid Dynamite. A roadie gave the demo to indie rock label Jade Tree Records, who signed the band and put out a self-titled EP containing all the demo tracks in 2000. Their debut full-length album, ''Flash Flash Flash'' on Jade Tree, was released to glowing reviews. ''Spin Magazine'' named it as one of the best 20 albums of 2000, and later named the band one of the top-10 punk acts of 2001. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jade Puget
Jade Errol Puget (born November 28, 1973) is an American musician and producer, best known as the guitarist for the rock band AFI (joined in 1998), the guitarist/writer for the straight edge hardcore band XTRMST, and the keyboardist/synthesizer operator for the electronic duo Blaqk Audio. Puget is vegetarian and straight edge. Career Before joining AFI on November 2, 1998, Jade Puget played in various bands, including Loose Change and Redemption 87. His first album with AFI was 1999's ''Black Sails in the Sunset''. The first song he wrote for the band was "Malleus Maleficarum". Puget's addition to the band introduced fans to a more melodically acute and dynamic sound that was vastly different from earlier material. AFI next released the ''All Hallow's E.P.'' in October 1999, which featured various elements of horror punk and a sound disparate from much of the band's earlier material. The EP's single was " Totalimmortal". The song received some airplay on television progr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
