Q and Not U

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In 2000, Dischord records signed two unique new bands that both embodied the sound of their forefathers while pushing the boundaries of Dischord-style rock to new arenas. Q and Not U, formed from ex-members of Elusive, John Davis, Harris Klahr and Chris Richards, were the more straightforward and enigmatic of the two (Faraquet being only slightly on the more technical end). Their full-length debut, No Kill No Beep Beep, proved their ability to write complex yet catchy rock songs with quite a bit of repeat value. Through extensive touring, they beg...[more]

 

 

Dance, dance, think, think, dance! The Washington trio returns with their latest album, Power. If you only listen to only one medieval disco punk album this year, you've got to make it this one. Recorders, phat synths, hand claps, falsetto vox...this is happening. As NME said, "Q And Not U...have been together since 1998 and are only just now getting the credit they deserve. 'X-Polynation' is the highlight from ace new album Power...Discordant and yelpy, it's two minutes forty-seven seconds of   [ read more ]

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Q and Not U, comprised of Matt Borlik, John Davis, Harris Klahr and Chris Richards, formed in the summer of 1998 and put on the monkey suit in December of that year. The band's first release, the "Hot and Informed" single, came out in April 2000. The band's second release, the "No Kill No Beep Beep" full-length record, was recorded by Ian MacKaye and Don Zientara at Inner Ear Studios in June of 2000. Q And Not U have played out extensively throughout its history, with friendly bands like Engine Down, Milema   [ read more ]

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This is the second full-length from Q and Not U and fulfills all the promise and expectation their first release generated. As a three-piece, Q and Not U have discovered an intense focus; their attention to the interplay between melodicism and rhythm continues to raise the bar and present the kind of musical challenge that DC bands are famous for issuing.

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VINYL FORMAT. 11 songs. 41 minutes. Recorded by Ian MacKaye and Don Zientara at Inner Ear Studios. Follow up to the "Hot and Informed" 7" split release between DeSoto and Dischord.Q and Not U, comprised of Matt Borlik, John Davis, Harris Klahr, and Chris Richards, formed in the summer of 1998 and put on the monkey suit in December of that year. The band's first release, the "Hot and Informed" single, came out in April 2000. The band's second release, the "No Kill No Beep Beep" full-length record, w   [ read more ]

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VINYL FORMAT. Dance, dance, think, think, dance! The Washington trio returns with their latest album, Power. If you only listen to only one medieval disco punk album this year, you've got to make it this one. Recorders, phat synths, hand claps, falsetto vox...this is happening. As NME said, "Q And Not U...have been together since 1998 and are only just now getting the credit they deserve. 'X-Polynation' is the highlight from ace new album 'Power'...Discordant and yelpy, it's two minutes forty-seven s   [ read more ]

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VINYL FORMAT. This is the second full-length from Q and Not U, and it fulfills all the promise and expectation their first release generated. As a three-piece, Q and Not U have discovered an intense focus; their attention to the interplay between melody and rhythm continues to raise the bar and present the kind of musical challenge that DC bands are famous for.

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This is the first release for Q and Not U as a newly modified three piece and any worries of a void are instantly dismissed. The two new songs were recorded by Ian MacKaye and Don Zientara. Ten thousand Animal Calls and Soft Pyramids give us an exciting glimpse of what is to come when Q and Not U record this summer for a new full-length.

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VINYL FORMAT. Two new songs, "X-Polynation" and "Book of Flags," from these Dischord rockers. Recorded June 2003 by Ian MacKaye at Inner Ear Studios.

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Two new songs, "X-Polynation" and "Book of Flags," from these Dischord rockers. Recorded June 2003 by Ian MacKaye at Inner Ear Studios.

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A joint release from Dischord and Desoto, so you know it's worth your money. Q and Not U come from a progression of bands and influences derived from the 90s punk tradition grounded by bands like Hoover and Cap'n Jazz.

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