Brad from Seattle, Washington, USA formed officially in 1992 (though the members had been playing together for a long time before that) and in 1993 released their debut album Shame. Brad includes 4 friends from the Seattle area who are musicians, including Stone Gossard (of Pearl Jam fame), Regan Hagar (former member of an early grunge band Malfunkshun), Shawn Smith (also a member of Pigeonhed and Satchel) and Jeremy Toback also of Ons.
Lit is a post-grunge band, based in Fullerton, California, United States. They had several hits singles in the 1990s and early 2000s including My Own Worst Enemy, Miserable, Zip-Lock, Over My Head, Lipstick and Bruises, Addicted, Looks Like They Were Right and Times Like This. The band was formed in 1990 as a metal-oriented band, under the name "Razzle", and gained a large following. A few years later, the group changed its name to "Stain", but due to another band owning the name, it changed its name to "Lit" in 1996.
The Surfin' Turnips are a West Country renaissance folk-punk group who aim to spread the Word Of The West to the lost souls in need of apple salvation. Specialising in scrumpy, sea songs and West Country pride songs, they have released three West Country LPs. The Surfin' Turnips were originally just yer run-of-the-mill underground band who, after releasing a few unremarkable albums on a Japanese label, rested fer a couple of years. During this time Titch spent a couple of weeks up on Dartymoor in his tent fasting and listening to the voice of apple righteousness.
The Simpletones, a California group whose releases first appeared on Posh Boy Records beginning in 1978 and with recordings contained in compilations released on other labels in multiple countries. They are, perhaps, best known as one of the 3 groups contained on the 1979 seminal compilation album Beach Blvd., the other 2 groups being Rik L Rik (Negative Trend, and F-Word) and The Crowd. In the book "We Got The Neutron Bomb "The Untold Story of L.A. Punk", Robbie Fields outlines his journey "scouring for younger, fresher talent" in the suburbs of Los Angeles.
Mouthwash is a four piece from West Norwood, which is located in South London, UK. They formed as a three piece in 1995 when they were in their early teens with Ben on vocals and bass, Robert on guitar and Chris on drums. Since forming they have changed and experimented with many different styles of punk, ska and hardcore, being influenced by bands such as Bad Religion, Operation Ivy, Minor Threat and Rancid, as well as the local London band, Toast. They began playing shows around London in early 1997 & became very involved in the scene in Croydon, South London.
There are at least 4 artists that go by this name, one from Staten Island NY, a Melodic Hardcore Band that were called SLEEPER before but had to change their name for some majorlabel scum. One fronted by Wiz post Mega City Four/pre-Ipanema: (www.myspace.com/megacityfour and www.miseryandvomit.com) One from Edinburgh, Scotland
http://myspace.com/serpicoband) and the other from Pori, Finland (http://www.serpicoband.net)
Plain White T's are a pop-punk band formed in 1997 in Illinois, United States. They are best known for "Hey There Delilah", an acoustic song performed solely by singer Tom Higgenson originally released in 2005 and later hit #1 in the US in 2007. For over a decade, Plain White T's have been playing to packed audiences craving for that perfect pop-punk punch. Their journey, which began in a small suburban basement playing covers, has taken the band to Warped Tour three times, and landed them opening slots for bands like Jimmy Eat World and AFI.
Union Town is a Punk/Hardcore/Alternative band from the Netherlands. Bandmembers are Hein on vocals, Dorus on drums, Miriam on bass and Johan on guitar. They recently released their debut record on Powered Records (www.poweredrecords.com) and got already raving reviews. Currently they are playing out a lot to promote their record. Contact the band at: www.myspace.com/uniontownband.
AARON ABRAHAM – vox, gtr, bass, beats
MR. WHITEFOLKS – drums, vox
WILL FRAZIER – bass, vox Hearts of Hoodlums is the new album by Florida’s WHOLE WHEAT BREAD, a band featuring Aaron Abraham on vocals/guitar/bass, Joseph Largen aka Mr. Whitefolks on drums and Will Frazier on bass. The album was produced by Travis Huff (Yellowcard, Armor For Sleep) with guest appearances by rapper Murs and punk rocker Mike McColgan of Street Dogs.
Picture Frame Seduction formed in 1978 in Haverfordwest in West Wales playing the same style of punk music as counterparts The Partisans from Bridgend. The band was called The Frames until 1979 when they recorded their first demo and in particular a very fast version of Pearl Harbour. The band have been hit by tragedy and intrigue over the years with deaths of fans at shows and band members going missing or dying.