Mico-Calgary, Alberta, CANADA
Mico is five gentlemen from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Fusing a mix of shoe-gazer
type guitar play with melodic hardcore elements, the socially conscious
band is often compared to a number of bands, including Swervedriver, Quicksand,
Dag Nasty and Elliot. They recently signed to G7 Welcoming Committee Records,
who houses Propaghandi and The Weakerthans, to release their next full
length, which will be out April 2003. The band plans to tour relentlessly
all over the world upon its release. www.micoband.com
Much The Same-Chicago, IL
Much the Same is a punk rock band from the south side of Chicago. They
bring forth a blend of old-school power and new-school technique that can
be enjoyed by punk fans of every kind. Their catchy hooks, in-your-face
vocals, aggressive attitude, natural excitement, and energetic stage presence
makes for an experience that has been described as "balls out fun!" Much
The Same has played with Thrice, Dogwood, Slick Shoes, and has made multiple
appearances at Warped Tour and Cornerstone Festival. They are now
sign to AF records, started by punk rockers Anti-Flag. Their debut
LP, "Quitters Never Win" will be out in Spring 2003. www.muchthesame.com
The Cassettes-Washington D.C.
Hailing from the nation’s capital, this quartet is assembled from such
notable underground acts as Frodus, Dead Meadow, and Weird War. Sunshine-filled
songs of violet strewn hills of amplifiers, kaleidoscopic swirling guitars,
and running rivulets of fuzz-drenched sound are from what is known as The
Cassettes. A marriage of 70’s power-pop to the angular indie D.C. sound,
The Cassettes are not so much a step back as they are a sideward glance
through a distorted mirror of influences. “O’er The Mountains” will be
out Spring 2003 on Lovely Alice, an Italian record label. www.thecassettesmusic.com
Slow Coming Day-Hunt. Beach, CA
Slow Coming Day is a four-piece indie rock band from Orange County, CA
that formed in February 2001. Recently signed to Tooth and Nail Records,
the band has just finished recording their self-titled debut that was produced
by Ed Rose (the Get Up Kids, Appleseed Cast). The album will hit
stores on April 22, 2003. The band will be touring to support this
album. www.slowcomingday.com
The Reaction-Portland, OR
With the relocation from Delaware to Oregon, The Reaction changed their
name to The Stivs. Their music, however, did not. These guys play high-decibel,
high-energy punk rock and roll that will please fans of Zeke, The Misfits,
and The Ramones. Their catchy tunes, polished musicianship and attention
to detail that come together or a totally solid unit. The Stivs recently
released their self-titled cd under Acme Records, whom they are now signed
to. This band will soon be touring relentlessly so don’t be a fool, get
their record and go see them! www.thestivs.com
Diary-Bakersfield, CA
Hailing from Bakersfield, CA is the band, Diary. Together for two years,
the band has made quite a name for themselves, playing with the likes of
Rufio, Finch, and The Starting Line. Their EP has sold 2,000 copies.
Currently, Diary is in practice studio working on new songs and has plans
on touring full-time in the near future to show the world what they’re
all about! www.diaryrock.com
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