1994!/Spires [2009] 12" Split

sound: Punk/Screamo  Indie Rock/Progressive
1994! / Spires
By now you've probably figured out that i've really been digging 1994! lately, but the Spires half of this Split is what gets me every fucking time. Their just so damn impressive right out the gate with the track Leaving For Home. Love the drum intro with the far off guitars coming through like it's a distant radio transmission. Love bands that aren't afraid to establish their sound, it takes balls to hang back vocally  on the intro track, always reminds me of Alexisonfire's S/T intro. These guys don't quit through their next two songs giving you lick after lickpg guitar greatness and fist pumping punk anthems. Also i fucking hate Split's that are jarring when you move from one band to the next, this one no such problem the transitions into 1994!  is so smooth you might not even catch it on digital format. These two bands compliment each other soo beautifully i can see why InkBlot Records had to snatch them both up. Pick this up on blue vinyl from InkBlot while they still got it, i know i will be :)

1994!/Spires 12" Split on Vinyl.

sounds like: Boyfriends, Bear Vs. Shark, Loma Prieta

Bang= vbr.

Chalk Talk [2009] Killing Spree

sound: Screamo/Pop Punk/Math Rock

myspace + merch.
Chalk Talk plays a fun lighthearted brand of pop punk that's infectious in nature, bouncy and energetic, with lyrics that are fucking hilarious. They have this knack for screamed harmonies, which is fucking great if you see their live shows cause it's pretty much out of control. They just put out a split cassette with Black Churches, and an upcoming tour with those bros in the summer.  These guys run with this DIY promotion group called the Cake Life Collective, certainly worth checking out, their first compilation  record is up for downloading there. Chalk Talk have some sweet t-shirts on their myspace, and quiet an underground following of which you can now be apart of. Check these dudes out for sure.
Cake Life Collective

sounds like: Bear Vs. Shark, Algernon Cadwallader, 1994!

Bang = 320 kbps.

Boyfriends [2009] EP

Hey guys, I'm leaving town again [sad face] 

as you read this i am currently trapped on a slow ass ferry with twenty six 12 yr old girls 

for TWELVE MINDBLOWING HOURS!!!

sound: Indie Rock/Progressive
myspace + merch.
Anyway i figured i better hook you all up with this sweet ass [EP] from the band Boyfriends to ease my own pain. If you liked 1994!, and honestly how could you not those dudes fucking rocked then you better take a listen to these dudes since it's two of the same guys and some of their hetero-music-playing life mates. Anyway they put some tapes [look up the term: Walkman if confused] out on [get this shit] Ticklebutt Records. Seriously, i have never wanted to make a record label more. Expect more of the same loud crazy punk indie rock hard hitting jump around your living room goodness.
TickleButt, incase you didn't believe me.

sounds like: Bear Vs. Shark, 1994!

Bang = 128kbps.

1994! [2009] Thank You Arms and Fingers

sound: Indie Rock/ Progressive
myspace

Im really excited to share this record with you guys. Mostly because it's really impressive, but also because it's always nice to get "small" bands more recognition. Also 1994! are genuinely nice dudes, who have built the reputation that they are a damn fun show and they treat their fans well. This record is pretty great, for a Bear Vs. Shark fan, im gonna  go ahead and guarantee you're going to like these guys. A lot of that same fun upbeat indie rock riffage complimented by a talented drummer who can keep the pace high tempo. Anyway Inkblot's a pretty sweet record label  been meaning to show them some love for a while. Be sure to pick this up on vinyl, i know i am. Cheers.
TAaF on vinyl.

sounds like: Bear Vs. Shark, Victor! Fix the Sun

Bang = ?.