New Brutalism

Band from Knoxville, TN. Formed in 1996 by drummer Carey Balch and guitarist Matt Hall, the group was initially a five-piece with contributions from David Basford, Shane Elliott, and [a3458331]. By the time the group's first release - Laissez-moi Raconter - was recorded, the lineup had solidified into a trio of Balch, Basford and Hall, and it was this lineup which would remain unchanged on the rest of the group's releases through 2003.

Following a prolonged hiatus due to a focus on other projects (not least of which being the members' businesses handcrafting aluminium guitars and tube amps) the group became active again in 2021. Elliott returned on vocals and three tracks were recorded at Electrical Audio in Chicago that year, although they wouldn't see the light of day until late 2025.