Formed in Washington, D.C., in 1990, Chisel was one of the first revivalist bands of the denim-clad mod/punk movement that would inspire the likes of the Mooney Suzuki and the Delta 72 . Under the indomitably energetic songwriting of singer/guitarist Ted Leo , the trio included bassist Chris Norborg and drummer John Dugan.

Chisel built a strong fan base before they had a sizable discography by touring with a host of popular indie bands — including Blonde Redhead, Karate, and Fugazi — through the early ’90s. Their first official single releases — “Sunburn,” “Nothing New,” “The Guns of Meridian Hill” — were released on Gern Blandsten records and were critical successes, combining the legendary garage sound of the ’60s with Ted Leo ‘s complex, melodic ideas. In 1996, Chisel’s debut full-length, 8 A.M. All Day, took these combinations further and solidified their underground cult following. Following the 1997 release of Set You Free (also on Gern Blandsten ), Chisel disbanded. ~ Nate Cavalieri, Rovi

Formed in 2015 by members of Obits, Holy Fuck and The Cops.

Influences range from ’60s Texas psychedelia to British pub rock to early-’80s American hardcore, with some Zamrock and Chicha thrown in for good measure, connecting the dots from The Adverts to Bubble Puppy to The 101’ers to MDC, and making stops at Chrissy Zebby Tembo and Los Mirlos along the route.

Our first record, Best Of Luck In Future Endeavors, came out May 27, 2016 on Comedy Minus One. Our next LP, Cut-Ups, was released on October 27, 2017 by Ernest Jenning Record Co., who also put out our 3rd and most recent album, Beg Your Pardon on November 9, 2018. A 4-song EP entitled MIRROR MAKER snuck into the world on December 6, 2019 and April 10, 2020 will welcome our fourth album, Rotting Teeth In The Horse’s Mouth.

There’s also two 7″s out there, “Where Should I Start​?​” b​/​w “Expensive Things” on Lyon’s highly-esteemed Modern City Records and “Green & Desperate” b​/​w “This Dying Lake” on the Czech label, Orangerie.